Upcoming Workshops in May
LOW TECH WIRE CHAINS WORKSHOP
Saturday, May 14 10:00am-4:00pm
Instructor: Joy Raskin
Learn to make your own Egyptian spiral chain, Viking (knitted) chain, wire wrapped links with beads and basic link chains.
THE WAR HAMMER WORKSHOP
Saturday-Sunday, May 14-15, 10:00am-5:00pm
Instructor: Aidan Garrity
Students will hot-punch holes in round bar, split the face of the hammer and then forge a spike off the back end. Heat treat and hickory handles, then testing on a steel drum!
DRAWING IN CHARCOAL & PENCIL WORKSHOP
Saturday, May 14, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Instructor: Dolores Marchese
Gain an understanding of form and the use of light and dark values to depict three dimensional objects. Demonstration on how to achieve proportion in drawing using charcoal and pencil, teaching simple perspective. A great workshop for learning to draw.
SPARKLY TUBE-SET EARRINGS WORKSHOP
Sunday, May 15, 10:00am-4:00pm
Instructor: Joy Raskin
Make a pair of 5mm or 6mm tube-set ear studs with posts and a pair of dangle earrings that contain 1, 2 or even 3 sparkly gems.
ABSTRACT PAINTING WORKSHOP
Saturday, May 21, 10:00am-2:30pm
Instructor: Shilo Ratner
Play and embrace paint from a place of no judgement. We will focus on experimenting with abstract painting, exploring color theory, color mixing, brush techniques, paint handling, layering and composition.
EXPRESSIVE COLLAGE WORKSHOP
Saturday, May 21, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Instructor: Dolores Marchese
Follow a natural process of layering and juxtaposing papers, photos, illustrations and drawing materials to create a piece rich with images and designs. Students may also bring their own materials for more personal expression.
LAMP WORKED GLASS BEADS WORKSHOP
Saturday-Sunday, May 21-22, 10:00am-4:00pm
Instructor: Stephanie Maddalena
Students will learn to use a torch to melt glass rods, creating personalized colorful beads. Many decorating techniques will be demonstrated, including enamels, metal foils, flowers and more.
TRY YOUR HAND AT PAINTING & DRAWING WORKSHOP
Saturday, May 28, 10:00am-1:30pm
Instructor: Scott Paterson
This workshop is geared towards the “absolute adult beginner” to learn the basics of painting and drawing in a supportive environment. Learn about basic techniques, materials and approaches to working creatively in two dimensions.
FLOWER POT CREATIONS WORKSHOP (ages 6+)
Saturday, May 28, 10:00am-12:00pm
Instructor: Betsy Chichester
While creating their own flower pot for the garden children will have fun with terra cotta clay. Learn about hand building and decorate the outside, attaching clay coils, flowers, faces, animals or whatever they can imagine.
Spring Semester runs through June.There are lots of workshops and classes running through June as part of the spring semester. Check out all the offerings for adults, teens and youth in our online catalog here.
