ALL WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS ARE LISTED IN DATE ORDER
“Beginning Mixed Media” with Loretta Youngman
This is a one day workshop. November 9, 2024 1:00pm-5:00pm
This workshop will include gelli printing, collage, intuitive art, and pastel techniques. Students will have a painting to take home. Most supplies will be furnished by the teacher. The techniques learned will carry over to other art endeavors.
“Make and Take Nov.” with Deborah Hildinger
This is a one-day workshop. November 12th, 2024 1:00pm-4:00pm
Come learn about the versatility of working with gourd shards! We will be creating a Mosaic Rimmed Gourd, a Butterfly Pin, and a Framed Wild Hair Gourd.
“Putting It All Together” with Pam Coffman
This is a one-day workshop. November 16th, 2024 9:30m-4:00pm
This workshop will focus on how to organize your materials and put them all together into a distinctive mixed media collage. You will explore the many ways to create imagery in your own style while using materials you have been making and accumulating.
“Photoencaustic: Fundamentals & Intermediate” with M. Kathleen Warren
This is a one day workshop. November 23, 2024 10:00am-4:00pm
Learn how to combine your photographs with encaustic wax! Encaustic wax, used while melted, is an ancient medium that blends beautifully with photographic images to produce rich, unique hand-made pieces. This workshop is open to both first-time students and to students who have taken the fundamental workshop and want to expand their skills.
“Holiday Gourd Ornament” with Deborah Hildinger
This is a two-day workshop. December 3rd & 10th, 2024 1:00pm-4:00pm
Let’s make gourd ornaments from jewelry gourds! We will be creating a Snowman, a Miniature Ornament, and a copper or gold leafed Pear Ornament.
“The Art of Words: Visual Art Journaling” with Stephanie Zing - Dates have been changed to:
This is a two-day workshop. December 7th & 8th, 2024 10:000am-4:00pm. For both experienced artists or creative beginners, this workshop is designed to empower participants to unleash their inner artist and bring their unique vision to life. Join us for an unforgettable weekend of creativity, connection and self-expression - don’t miss out on this opportunity to make your mark!
“Joy of Enameling” with Mary Whittle
This is a one day workshop. January 11, 2024 10:00am-4:00pm
Students will be fusing unleaded, powdered glass onto copper, known as vitreous enameling. We will be using a small table kiln as well as some simple kitchen torches. This is a fun, fast paced class, and you will leave knowing the all-important basic steps that are the foundation of most enameling techniques. You will also have at least 3 samples that can be made into a pendant or earrings.
“Mosaic Gourd Container” with Deborah Hildinger
This is a two-day workshop. January 14th & 21st, 2025 1:00pm-4:00pm
During this workshop we will be creating a container from a gourd with a lid. Students will decorate a pre-dyed gourd with mosaic gourd pieces. Line work, metallic beads will then be added. Final touches include dried botanicals, and a vintage drawer pull for the lid All materials included
“Exploration of Pen and Ink Techniques” with Mary Wentzel
This is a one-day workshop. February 4th, 2025 1:00pm-4:00pm
In this one day workshop students of all levels will explore Pen and Ink Techniques using a rapidiograph technical pen (a $36 value included in cost of tuition). Students will learn stippling and cross hatching techniques as well as discover how to incorporate watercolor with inking on board.
All supplies are included. All levels welcome!
“Make and Take February” with Deborah Hildinger
This is a one-day workshop. Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 1:00pm-4:00pm
We will be making small projects just in time for Valentines Day! Give those special people in your life a handmade gift. We will be making a Lady Bug Pin, a Gourd Vase with a Feather, and Buttons Galore Gourd. All materials included.
“Make and Take Small Gourd Vessel” with Deborah Hildinger
This is a one-day workshop. Tuesday, March 11th, 2025 1:00pm-4:00pm
We will be decorating a pre-dyed and carved gourd with bewads. Students will then be instructed on adding a simple paper rush rim with waxed linen thread. Botanicals and beads will be the finishing touch! All materials included.
“Time to Shrine” with Pam Coffman
This is a two-day workshop. April 12th & 13th, 2025 10:00am-4:00pm
In this exciting two-day workshop, we’ll experiment with a variety of mixed media, collage and assemblage techniques and materials such as found objects, air dry clay, beads, trims, ephemera, and more to create our beautiful and unique personal shrines.
“Collaged Gourd” with Deborah Hildinger
This is a two-day workshop. Tuesday, April 15th & 22nd, 2025 1:00pm-4:00pm
Learn to collage on a gourd and then add Gelato iridescent paint sticks. These are water based and heat set. Linework detail can be added as a special touch. Rim work, beads, and botanicals will be added as a finishing touch. All materials are provided.
“Make and Take May” with Deborah Hildinger
This is a two-day workshop. Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 1:00pm-4:00pm
This workshop includes small projects that include a Framed Abstracted Gourd Vase, an Asian Inspired Gourd, and a Beetle Pin.
All materials included.