Workshop

Sculpture with Character Through Caricature: The Art of Portraiture, My Way with Chris Riccardo

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March 11 @ 9:51 am

In this hands on 3-Day Workshop, learn to create portrait sculptures that capture more than a face—they reveal a soul. In this immersive weekend intensive, you’ll master Chris Riccardo’s proven approach to sculpture with character through caricature. Discover how strategic observation and fearless distortion combine to create portraits that are more…

Textured Pendant with a Bezel Cup

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March 11 @ 9:51 am

Students will learn how to apply texture to nonferrous metal using a variety of different hammers to produce a unique surface for a pendant. To spice it up, each student will learn how to solder a bezel cup and set a stone to complete their beautiful pendant/charm.

Exploring Cyanotype with Cathy Heeter

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March 11 @ 9:51 am

This two-day workshop is designed for the student who wants to learn about the cyanotype process, its unique history and explore its various applications. Students will be printing botanicals as well as other items on paper and fabric and will be learning how to achieve various results. Day One: Students…

Reclaimed and Reimagined with Sandy Donabed

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March 11 @ 9:51 am

Explore ways of giving new life to fabric materials that have sentimental value, are part of your scrap pile, ripped apart, partially functional, something you inherited, etc. instead of adding to the landfills. Fiber art has a rich tradition of incorporating elements that would otherwise be discarded. We will challenge…

The Bendable Glass Stringer with Carolyn Austin

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March 11 @ 9:51 am

How do you bend glass you ask? In this workshop students will learn how glass stringers are made and how you can manipulate this rigid form of glass into various shapes using heat. Glass cutting techniques and proper lay out of design using a variety of colored glass will be…

Fused Glass Recipe Plate or Spoon Rest with Carolyn Austin

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March 11 @ 9:51 am

Create a beautiful Recipe Plate or Spoon Rest in fused glass. Students will learn the basics of glass fusion to design and create a one of a kind functional piece of glass art. Bring a special -short- Recipe in your handwriting to copy on glass with Glassline paints. Overall glass…

Fused Glass Mandalas with Stacy Gates

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March 11 @ 9:51 am

Mandalas, which stands for circle, are created using symmetry, geometry and color patterns in a circular design. The Mandala is known to be a healing property, and the benefits of creating one includes: stress reduction, an alternative to meditation, exercise for the brain and one’s creativity. In this beginner friendly…

Wrapped Ring with a Stone with Cameron Walsh

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March 11 @ 9:51 am

In this workshop, students learn the fundamentals of wire wrap using essential tools such as pliers, clippers, and their hands. Through guided instruction and hands-on practice, participants design and create a sterling silver ring featuring a gemstone. From shaping and wrapping the band to setting the stone and polishing the…

Paint Your Pet with Caroline Duran

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March 11 @ 9:51 am

Come paint a portrait of your favorite furry friend. Students will how to trace an outline on canvas and how to mix/apply paints to achieve likeness. To participate, you must send photo of your pet to the instructor one week prior to the event at carolineduranart@outlook.com, along with the size…

Basic Drawing Skills with Eileen Lyons

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March 11 @ 9:51 am

This 2-day workshop provides a solid foundation in drawing for the absolute beginner. With pencil, charcoal and conté, participants learn about line, value, composition, perspective and gestural sketching. Through fun observational exercises, participants will work on hand-eye coordination improving drawing skills. Subject matter will include still life, plant life, landscapes/seascapes,…