Saturdays
Create fun shapes (boats, fish, abstract forms etc..) in fused glass and then learn how to string them along with shells, and drift wood to make a super fun, beach themed, eye catching, art piece. Demonstrations on cutting and working the glass with nippers, scorers, and running pliers will be…
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Learn everything you need to know to make a mosaic. We will cover substrates, materials, adhesives, and grouting. You will learn how to cut and shape glass using a scoring wheel and nippers. At the end of the second day, you will leave with a finished mosaic. Materials and firing…
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Learn how to create a sculptural form influenced by Louise Nevelson (1899-1988). Nevelson is known for her monochromatic wood assemblages, find treasures on the street, at the beach, in the garbage, and yes, even in your closets! What kind of sculpture can you create from your treasures? This style of…
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The workshop will cover basic anatomy of the head and anatomical proportions. It will also cover anatomical issues related to aging and race and facial expressions. It will teach students how to use the shape and the planes of the face to obtain a general likeness. We will also study…
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Important notice **recommended to take previous workshop or have a relief prepared** This workshop will teach students the process of making a single part mold to cast. Each student will become familiar with the materials used for mold making, and pouring materials as urethane resin and bronze powder. This practice…
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Use your mark-making techniques on clay and learn the secrets of combining your drawing and sculpting skills to make bas-relief sculpture (aka low relief). Each student is asked to provide source imagery for sculpting for example; a photo of a family dog or an interesting magazine clip of a garden.…
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How do you bend glass you ask? In this workshop, you will learn how stringers are made and how you can manipulate this rigid string of glass into an endless amount of forms using a variety of colors and heat. Using design placement on a 9 x 9 base piece…
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Marbling will inspire you with instant gratification and success! Peggy teaches traditional marbling using acrylic paints floating on carrageenan to create intricate traditional marbled designs. You will create marbled papers that can be incorporated into greeting cards, scrapbooking, collages, framed art, journal covers, etc. and you will also create one…
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This 2-day hands-on workshop teaches students the subtractive process of creating a 3D sculpture or 2D relief utilizing installation foam, a common construction material. Students will become familiar with the material, show examples of completed projects, and guidance will be provided to create their own sculptures. Towards the end of…
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Aspiring artists can experience painting in the outdoors, drawing inspiration from the world around them. Students will meet at the Gazebo in Constitution Park for 3 outdoor painting sessions, using watercolors to create colorful landscapes. Students will learn to paint gesturally and from observation with confidence. Once students have mastered…
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