Workshops
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PAINTING THE MODEL with Brandon Crispo (p.m.)
Open to all levels Basic supplies provided Participants will explore line, shape, composition, and color in preliminary sketches to work up to a completed painting from the model. The skills of good observation, the ability to convey the three-dimensionality of form, and the cultivation of edge, color, and value sensitivity will all be developed in…
WEAVING with Lee Rywkin (p.m.)
Open to all levels All supplies provided Create wall hangings and textile squares on a portable frame loom. Learn a variety of weaving, knotting and stitching techniques with yarns and fabrics of different weights. Participants are encouraged to bring natural/recycled materials to incorporate into the weaving. Midweek participants will tour the D’Amico House to view…
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IMAGE TRANSFER with John Haubrich (a.m.)
Open to all levels All supplies provided Participants should bring a collection of color and/or black and white laser printed copies, no larger than 8 ½ by 11 inches in size, to the first class. Explore the process and possibilities of image transfer — lifting ink/toner from a color or black and white laser copier…
DRAWING with Jennifer Cross (p.m.)
Open to all levels All supplies provided Using a blend of traditional methods combined with contemporary knowledge, this drawing class will cover the basics of visual language: line, form, composition, light and shadow, and explore conventional and unconventional ways of seeing. Various subject matter and approaches to drawing will be used, from working observationally from…
GLASS FUSING with Teresa Lawler (p.m.)
Open to all levels All supplies provided Work with colored sheet glass, powder, frit, and stringers to explore techniques that build a wide range of glass fused and slump molded pieces. Specific hands-on exercises in cutting and arranging glass will lead participants to develop an understanding of the materials and create pieces reflecting their personal…
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COLLAGE TECHNIQUES and MIXED MEDIA with Darlene Blaurock (a.m.)
Open to all levels All supplies provided Discover the exciting possibilities of 2-D application of mixed papers to a flat surface. Through dynamic demonstrations/motivations/exercises, using a variety of paper sources, gluing mediums, and mounting surfaces, participants will explore the potential of line, shape, color, texture and composition in the collage medium. Midweek participants will tour…
The Art of SEEing with Carmen Lund (p.m.)
The Art of Seeing with Carmen Lund™ is a drawing/painting workshop. Participants will work in watercolor or oil pastel. The approach will support participants to get out of their heads and into their hearts so they will be able to confidently express their unique personal voices. Participants will be guided through a series of exercises…
FABRIC COLLAGE with Lee Rywkin
Open to all levels All supplies provided Inspired by Mabel D’Amico’s handmade and altered wardrobe, explore the application of fabrics to a flat surface or recycled clothing. Through demonstrations/motivations/exercises, discover the various possibilities of fabric collage using a variety of fabric sources and sewing techniques, such as basic stitching, embroidery and quilting. Students are encouraged…
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WATERCOLOR with Perry Burns (a.m.)
Open to all levels Basic supplies provided Explore the properties of traditional transparent watercolors with a series of set-ups, exercises, and demonstrations as motivational inspiration. Experiment with the techniques of washes, dry brush and wet-on-wet. Combine watercolors with other water-based pigments such as gouache and acrylics. Emphasis will be placed on becoming more confident in…
BOX ART with Christopher Kohan
Open to all levels All supplies provided Based on the found art constructions from Joseph Cornell to Mabel D’Amico, Box Art, consists of an assemblage of found or collected objects, collaged and affixed into shallow boxes of any kind. These creations tell stories, create dreamy landscapes, evoke a mood, give a sense of the passage…
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PASTEL with Trudy Zohn (a.m.)
Open to all levels Basic supplies provided Participants will explore the application of dry and oil pastels in varying densities and colors to create depth, perspective, and overall composition. Participants will work with hard and soft pastels on assorted papers. Exercises will be suggested, and demonstrations provided throughout the week. Subject material may include still…
STAINED GLASS with Rosalind Brenner (p.m.)
Open to all levels All supplies provided Create a small, hanging stained glass piece. Design a unique composition, then cut and solder colored glass pieces using the copper foil method. Safety tips for working with glass will be emphasized. Midweek participants will tour the D’Amico House to view the collection. A critique will be held…
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