CraftStudies @ Hanover League of NH Craftsmen's Spring and Summer 2019 catalogue by CraftStudies @ Hanover League of NH Craftsmen

Shannon Wallis

APRIL - AUGUST 2019

Joy Raskin

CLASS SCHEDULE

SPRING & SUMMER

13 LEBANON STREET • HANOVER NH 03755 • 603.643.5384 • HANOVER.NHCRAFTS.ORG

APRIL 27, 2019 | 11:30AM-2PM

BOWLFEST

FEATURED EVENT

BIRTHDAY PARTIES DESIGN YOUR OWN PARTY! We offer birthday parties for kids and adults alike. Choose between the metals studio (ages 10 & up) or mixed media studio (ages 5 & up), then invite your friends. We’ll provide the instructor, project idea, inspiration and materials.

Our signature fundraising event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Purchase bowls, candle-holders, napkins, and more made in our studios, sample food from local restaurants. Don’t miss this wonderful event and support our educational program. To purchase tickets visit hanover.nhcrafts.org

Call (603) 643-5384 to schedule your party!

PRIVATE CLASSES DESIGN YOUR OWN CLASS

If our class schedule does not match your schedule, we could set-up a private class. Call (603) 643-5384 to schedule your Class

FUNDERS League of NH Craftsmen Couch Foundation Mascoma Savings Bank Promex Service Center

WORKSHOPS DESIGNED FOR EDUCATORS

DEB FAIRCHILD Tuesday-Friday. 9:00am-2:30pm. July 16-19. 4 sessions/ 22 hrs Tuition: $270/$260*. Materials Fee: $20 In this 4-day session, we will learn how to demonstrate the connections that lead to discovery and understanding and how to integrate art and craft activities effectively (and seamlessly) into our lesson planning. Specific hands-on activities may relate to fractals, tessellations, surfaces, tensegrity, shapes, balance, kinetics, light, color, or optics based on the interests of the participants. We will engage in both hand-on activities as well as development of sample lesson plans.

BASKET MAKING RAY LAGASSE Monday, 9:00-4:00pm. July 15 1 session/7 hrs Tuition: $155/$150*. Materials included In this one-day workshop you can choose to make a pack basket, laundry basket, a market basket, wool-gathering basket, double-pie basket or a tote. The baskets will be woven using reed with a hardwood base, rails, and rim. Full descriptions will be emailed the week before the workshop. Materials are included in the tuition. Registration deadline is July 8.

METALS 101: RINGS OF ALL KINDS KERSTIN NICHOLS

TEACHER WORKSHOPS

STEAMING AHEAD!

Monday-Wednesday: 9:00am-3:00pm July 15-17. 3 sessions/18 hrs Tuition: $225/$215*. Estimated materials fee, payable to instructor: $30 This 3-day intensive will start with silver stacking rings, move to earrings, and end up who knows where? You decide. You’ll leave with a number of pieces of beautiful jewelry to wear or give away, and a solid understanding of basic jewelry making techniques like sizing, forming, forging and soldering.

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METALS 101: SCULPTURE; FROM “INORGANIC” TO “ORGANIC” KERSTIN NICHOLS Thursday-Friday, 9am-noon July 18-19. 2 sessions/12 hrs Tuition: $155/$145*. Estimated materials fee, payable to instructor: $20 While making a flowering branch from copper sheet and wire you will learn the basics of transforming flat metal and wire into complex 3 dimensional forms. The basic metalsmithing processes of “forming”, “soldering” and “finishing” will all be covered.

THE NATURAL WAY TO THROW FOR TEACHERS ROGER NOBEL Monday-Friday, 9am-noon. July 15-19. 5 sessions/15 hrs Tuition: $220/$210*. Materials fee: TBA Some wheel throwing experience a plus. In this 5-day class, you will build on your throwing skills and pick up some new moves Learn exercises that develop fingertip sensitivity and response as well as strength and precision. Use ‘Mechanical Advantage’ and ‘Rhythm’ to center more easily and quickly. Take time to enjoy the process of throwing itself. Hone in on discreet moves and quickly build throwing skills. Daily demonstrations and individual instruction given.

EFFECTIVE CERAMIC STUDIO MANAGEMENT DEB CHURCHILL Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:00pm July 15-19. 5 sessions/15 hrs Tuition: $220/$210*. Materials fee: none The ceramics studio can be a place of terrific creativity, but studio maintenance can be quite daunting. This class will focus on clay studio management and maintenance. We will discuss such topics as clay waste and recycling, glaze safety, general kiln upkeep, and how to design a studio for optimal flow. While this class is designed with teachers in mind, those setting up a home studio will also find it useful.

MATERIALS FEE: $45/25 LB OF CLAY INCLUDES GLAZES AND FIRINGS

CLAY STUDIO

SPECIAL WORKSHOPS

TUNING UP YOUR WHEEL AND HAND-BUILDING SKILLS TIM MCCOSKER Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00pm. April 2-June 4 10 sessions/30 hrs. Tuition: $325/$315* Join this class to learn important elements of functional pottery in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Instruction will build on each student’s skill level and interests, with demonstrations on throwing, and forming of handles, rims, and feet. We will go over slab construction techniques according to student interest. You will come away with glazed finished pieces, new skills, and a better sense for weight, shape and volume. For those interested, the instructor will help students develop a project for the class.

THROWING IN THE CARDEW TRADITION ARA CARDEW

ROGER NOBLE Mondays, 6:00-9:00pm a) April 1-June 10 (skip May 27). 10 sessions/30 hrs Tuition: $325/$315* Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00pm b) July 2-August 20. 8 sessions/24 hrs. Tuition: $285/$275* c) July 2-23. 4 sessions/12 hrs. Tution: $150/$140* d) July 30-August 20. 4 sessions/12 hrs. Tution: $150/$140* Some experience throwing required. Develop your skills on the potter’s wheel. We will focus on bowls, cylinder forms (vases, cups, spoon holders etc) and plates/platters. Develop your glaze pallet and explore new glazing techniques. Improve your handle and trimming skills. Have fun making pottery!

FUN AND FUNCTIONAL HAND-BUILDING WITH CLAY KARIN ROTHWELL Tuesdays, 9:30am-12:30PM April 2-June 11 (skip Apr 16). 10 session/30 hrs Tuition: $325/$315* Hand-builders and wheel throwers of all skill levels are welcome. Possibilities are endless for new ways to express yourself as you explore combining techniques and making closed forms, lidded vessels, vases and planters, bird feeders—whatever you fancy. The syllabus is open for input from you. Coiling and slab-built techniques will be demonstrated along with many modes of surface treatment and final glazing approaches. Dig into the clay and (re) discover the joys of working with this magical medium.

Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00pm a) April 3-June 5. 10 sessions/30 hrs. Tuition: $325/$315* b) July 3-August 21. 8 sessions/24 hrs. Tuition: $285/$275* As a ceramics student with some experience working on the potters’ Wheel, you will concentrate on form, turning, pulling handles, and assembling unusual pieces. You will also explore decorating techniques inspired by the rich history of English slipware, African Sgraffito and Japanese style brushwork.

KARIN ROTHWELL Fridays, 5:30-8:30pm a) April 5-26 (skip Apr 19) b) May 17-June 7 (skip May 24) 3 sessions/9 hrs Tuition: $120/cpl Materials included Choose your partner and sign on for an evening of fun in the pottery studio. Bring on the romance, or not! Ask your co-worker, teenager, friend or parent. Start with a basic potters’ Wheel lesson and then—CREATE! If you always wanted to try the potters’ Wheel but never had the chance, this class offers a minimal commitment to give it a whirl and share the experience with your pal! Glazing final.

WOOD FIRING ANDY HAMPTON

INTRODUCTION TO POTTERY

Thursday, April 4 6:00-9;00pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday May 17-19 & 25. Tuition $250/$240* Materials fee: TBD Fire your pottery in the NH Potters’ Guild’s cross/downdraft onechamber kiln under the direction of Andy Hampton. On April 4, Andy will present work he has fired in this and other wood fire kilns, discuss shapes, sizes and quantities and glazes available for this firing. Participation in the workshop requires helping load the kiln beginning at 9am on the Friday, May 17 and working one or more six-hour firing shift(s) until Sunday evening. Camping is a definite option! On Saturday, May 25 the kiln will be opened to reveal the magic of a wood fire.

ROGER NOBLE Thursdays, 9:00am-Noon April 4-June 13 (skip Apr 18) 10 sessions/30 hrs. Tuition: $325/$315* All skill levels welcome! Learn to throw on the potter”s wheel. Learn to make bowls, cylinder forms (cups, vases etc) Have fun and explore your creativity.

FUNCTIONAL POTTERY DEB CHURCHILL Saturday, 9:00am-Noon a) April 6-June 8 (skip Apr 27, May 25) 8 sessions/24 hrs. Tuition: $285/$275* Mondays, 6:00-9:00pm b) July 1-August 19 8 sessions/24 hrs. Tuition: $285/$275* c) July 1-22. 4 sessions/12 hrs d) July 29-August 19. 4 sessions/12 hrs Tuition: $150/$140* Come learn new skills while practicing those you may have learned previously. Whether hand-building or using the wheel, you will have time to explore both the form and surface decoration of your pieces. Demonstrations and discussions will be geared to students’ interest. This class is designed for the beginner and intermediate student, but is open to everyone.

Andy Hampton

THE NATURAL WAY TO THROW

DATE NIGHT!

Scholarships are available for all classes, workshops and camps.

SIMPLE SEWING MACHINE PROJECTS FOR AGES 8 & UP

CHILDREN

MARGARET SHEEHAN

AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES CLAY FOR YOUNG ARTISTS

FOR AGE 8-12

JILL KOPPERS Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30pm April 2-June 11 (skip Apr 16). 10 sessions/20 hrs Tuition: $235/$225*. Materials included Learn the ins and outs of creating with clay in this skills focused, student-centered art class. Budding potters of all levels are welcome to join in and experience working in a fully equipped clay studio. You will learn hand-building and wheel throwing as well as sculpting and decorating with slips and glazes. Come join Jill for an enriching art adventure.

THROWING ON THE POTTERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; WHEEL ARA CARDEW a) Mondays, 3:30-5:30pm Ages 13-18 April 1-June 10 (skip Apr 15, May 27). 9 sessions/18 hrs Tuition: $225/$215*. Materials fee: $45 for 25lb bag of clay b) Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm Ages 10-16 April 4-June 13 (skip Apr 18). 10 sessions/20 hrs Tuition: $245/$235*. Materials included All experience levels welcome. Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel: centering, making simple functional forms, attaching handles, glazing, and decorating. Young potters will bring home fun, hand-made projects. Students with some experience will learn the skills necessary to refine their projects.

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Mondays, 3:30-5:30pm April 1-June 10 (skip Apr 15, May 27) 9 sessions/18 hrs Tuition: $225/$215*. Materials fee: $20 This class will cover using a sewing machine, how to pin, use patterns, pressing fabrics and hand sew. Start with small projects and advanced to larger, clothing patterns like an apron, pajama bottoms and skirts. Bring in your own sewing machine and learn how to use it if you like. Already taken this class? Margaret will have sewing challenges for you!

MAKING JEWELRY & METAL SCULPTURE FOR AGES 11-15 FACULTY Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 a) April 2-May 7 (skip Apr 16). 5 sessions/10 hrs b) May 14-June 11. 5 sessions/10 hrs Tuition: $125/$115*. Estimated materials fee, payable to instructor: $45 All experience levels welcome. From jewelry to small sculpture this class is all about fun and mastering the skills you need to make projects of your own design. We provide the studio, tools, and teach you the techniques to work in metal. Taken this camp before? Then you know to come with a project to bring to fruition!

3-DAY JEWELRY, SCULPTURE, AND OPEN STUDIO FOR AGES 11-16 KERSTIN NICHOLS Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 3:30-5:30pm a) April 3-May 10 (skip Apr 17, 18, 19). 15 sessions/30 hrs b) May 15-June 14. 15 sessions/30 hrs Tuition: $235/$225*. Estimated materials fee: $45 payable to the instructor No metalsmithing experience required. You choose how you want to use your time in our well-equipped metals studio. The only limitations are safety and using the tools appropriately. The only requirement is a project you want to to focus on: jewelry, sculpture, or experiments of your own design. You get one day of instruction (Wednesday) and two days (Thursday & Friday) to work on your own. The estimated materials fee is due the first day of class. The final fee is based on materials used.

TEXTILES, TIE DYE, BATIK, WEAVING AND MORE FOR AGES 8 TO 12

ALLISON ZITO Fridays, 3:30-5:30pm April 5-June 14 (skip Apr 19). 10 sessions/20 hours Tuition: $235/$225* Materials fee: $20 Over the course of the spring months we will tie dye, batik, weave a scarf on a backstrap loom and more. This will be an on going textile extravaganza. Sign-up and join in the fun.

SPRING & SUMMER CAMPS — APRIL 15-19

CHILDREN/YOUTH/TEENS

All camps are held at 13 Lebanon Street, Hanover NH Camps run 9:00am-Noon or 1:00-4:00pm and can be combined for a full-day Most camps run Monday-Friday. July 1-3 camps run MondayWednesday Tuition is $220/$200* for 5 half-days, $400/$390* for 5 full-days. $130/$120* for 3 half-days, $240/$230* for 3 full-days, except for basket making which is $140/$130* * = early PAYMENT discount. Full day camps include a supervised lunch Children should bring a snack and a drink, and a packed lunch if staying for the day Except for the metals camps, the materials fee is included in the tuition Early drop off (8:00am) and/or late pick up (1:00pm or 4:30pm) are available by arrangement.

MATH: THE HIDDEN BUILDING BLOCKS OF CRAFT FOR AGES 11-13 DEB FAIRCHILD April 15-19 9:00am-Noon. Fractals, tessellations, tensegrity, Fibonacci numbers, the Golden Ratio… Discover how these (and other) math concepts can be the secret inspiration of your creative expression. You will experiment with a variety of materials including paper, polymer clay, rubber bands, jump rings and more, as you engage in hands-on projects such as triaxial weaving, collage, kinetic sculpture and flexagons.

COLOR AND COUNTING IN ART & CRAFT! FOR AGES 6-8 DEB FAIRCHILD June 24-28 9:00am-Noon In this camp, you will play with collage and set up experiments to learn some fun facts about color. Then you will make and learn how to use a couple of ancient (finely-crafted!) counting tools, including the Chinese abacus and the Inca quipu!

DISCOVER METALS

FOR AGES 9-10

a) April 15-19 9:00am-Noon Orin Pacht b) June 24-28 9:00am-Noon Faculty c) July 8-12 9:00am-Noon Faculty Estimated materials fee, payable to the instructor: $45 Children must be 9 or older to enroll in this camp. No metal experience required. Your child’s cognitive and hands-on skills will be developed while working out their own creative solutions to challenges presented by the instructor: handeye coordination, safe use of tools, creative problem solving, the empowerment of transforming raw materials into things that “work”, and most of all FUN. Taken this camp before? You will still enjoy exploring your creativity in metal.

COME PLAY WITH CLAY—HAND-BUILDING a) April 15-19 9:00am-Noon Ages 6-8 Allison Riese b) June 24-28 1:00-4:00PM Ages 8-10 Allison Riese c) August 12-16 9:00am-Noon Ages 6-8 Allison Riese d) August 19-23 9:00am-Noon Ages 6-8 Roger Noble This camp will focus on learning hand-building skills while creating functional and sculptured pieces of art. You will use a variety of techniques, tools and objects along with your own creativity to transform clay into finished, glazed pieces. These may be utilitarian and function—bowls and cups—or fanciful—toad abodes, picture tiles, wide mouthed frogs. Come join in the fun by creating your own bowl, plate, carved tiles, or many other fun projects.

SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & ART OF WORKING WITH METALS KERSTIN NICHOLS a) June 24-28 1:00-4:00pm Ages 11-13 b) August 5-9 1:00-4:00pm Ages 13-15 Estimated materials fee, payable to the instructor: $45 All experience levels welcome. Thermodynamics, metallurgy, chemistry, engineering, and physics all relate directly or indirectly to the process of transforming metal into jewelry and sculpture. Your experimentation in our studio will result in cool sculpture and jewelry of your own design and making as you play with these relationships. Scholarships are available for all classes, workshops and camps.

DEB FAIRCHILD June 24-28 1:00-4:00pm Sleds, diamonds, barn doors, boxes, deltas, or maybe dragons!!!! In this workshop, we’ll explore the math and science that allow us to build kites that fly. We’ll consider construction factors, flight mechanics and atmospheric conditions. During the week, you’ll be able to build two or three different kite designs. And, of course, we’ll reserve a quality time for field tests and competition.

THROWING BOWLS & CUPS ON THE POTTERS’ WHEEL ROGER NOBLE a) June 24-28 9:00am-Noon Ages 11-13 b) August 5-9 9:00am-Noon Ages 8-10 No experience necessary. In this camp you will learn the essentials of using the potter’s wheel focusing on bowls and cups or, anything you want! Throwing, trimming, handle making, glazing and firing. Each class begins with a demonstration and continues with personal guidance, depending on the students needs and interests. In the last class we will have a pottery party and enjoy using our finished bowls and cups.

COLORED CLAY FOR AGES 6-8 DEB CHURCHILL July 1-3 9:00am-Noon Using hand-building techniques such as pinching, coiling, and/or slab building, students in this 3-day class will use colored clays to make their own bowls, plates, or small sculpture.

CHILDREN

MATH & SCIENCE: WATCH THAT KITE FLY! FOR AGES 12-15

RAKU INTENSIVE

FOR AGES 13 & UP

DEB CHURCHILL July 29-August 2 9:00-4:00pm Previous pottery experience required. This full-day, five day camp is designed for teens who want to explore this ancient alternate firing method. The first four days will be spent preparing pots to fire in our Raku kiln on Friday. Throughout the week, will discuss appropriate shapes, and various finishing techniques.

CLAY: WHEEL THROWING a) April 15-19 1:00pm -4:00pm Ages 12-15 Ara Cardew b) July 8-12 1:00pm -4:00pm Ages 12-15 Ara Cardew c) July 22-26 9:00am-Noon Ages 12-15 Ara Cardew d) July 22-26 1:00-4:00pm Ages 11-13 Deb Churchill e) August 5-9 1:00-4:00pm Ages 11-13 Ara Cardew f) August 19-23 1:00-4:00pm Ages 8-10 Ara Cardew All skill levels welcome! You will make some functional and fun pots on the wheel while learning to throw on the potters’ wheel, trim and glaze. This is a FUN class to get hands-on experience with clay.

CLAY: HAND-BUILDING a) July 8-12 9:00am-Noon Ages 11-13 Allison Riese b) August 12-16 1:00-4:00pm Ages 8-11 Deb Churchill Come with a project in mind or be inspired when you get here: make a clock for your room, a bird feeder, tiles, etc. If you are enrolled in the August 12-16 “Table Building” camp you may use the time to create a tile top for your table.

MAKING JEWELRY AND METAL SCULPTURE AGATEWARE AND OTHER COLORED CLAY FOR AGES 11-13 DEB CHURCHILL July 1-3 1:00-4:00pm Students in this 3-day class will be introduced to colored clay techniques such as marbling, nerikomi and agateware as they hand-build or throw their own pieces.

NATIVE AMERICAN INSPIRED UTILITY KNIFE FOR AGES 13 & UP SKIP CADY July 1-3 10:00am-5:00pm In this 3-day class you will learn a variety of metalsmithing skills while incorporating the importance of design and function. You will leave with the knowledge to make a customizable knife from blade to handle, and how to etch a pattern into their blade. Skip will supply 3-4 differently shaped templates for blades for you to choose the shape best fits your needs.

WEAVE A PACK BASKET RAY LAGASSE a) July 1-3 9:00am-Noon Ages 10-12 b) July 1-3 1:00-4:00pm Ages 8-10 In this three-day camp you will weave a pack basket. Cultivate patience, develop a weaving rhythm and concentration and come away with an awesome basket to carry your swim suit, picnic, or school books.

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a) July 8-12 1:00pm-4pm Ages 11-13 Annie Balagur b) July 22-26 9:00am-Noon Ages 11-13 Faculty c) July 29-August 2 9:00am-Noon Ages 12-15 Faculty d) July 29-August 2 1:00-4:00pm Ages 11-13 Faculty e) August 5-9 9:00am-Noon Ages 11-13 Annie Balagur f) August 12-16 9:00am-Noon Ages 11-13 Annie Balagur g) August 12-16 1:00-4:00pm Ages 13-15 Orin Pacht h) August 19-23 9:00am-Noon Ages 11-13 Orin Pacht i) August 19-23 1:00-4:00pm Ages 12-15 Kerstin Nichols Materials fee, payable to the instructor: $45 All experience levels welcome. From jewelry to small sculpture this camp is all about fun and mastering the skills you need to make projects of your own design. We provide the studio, tools, and teach you the techniques to work in metal. Taken this camp before? Then you know to come with a project to bring to fruition!

YOUR CHOICE OF BASKET

FOR AGES 12-15

RAY LAGASSE July 8-12 9:00am-Noon In this five-day camp you will weave at least one basket. This could be a backpack, laundry basket, or tote. Cultivate your patience, develop a weaving rhythm and concentration and come away with an awesome basket for your room, general use, or as a gift.

DRAGONS, JUNGLES, GIANT FLOWERS AND MORE FOR AGES 8-10

CHILDREN/YOUTH/TEENS

ALLISON ZITO July 8-12 1:00-4:00pm Combine myth, folklore and fantasy with drawing, painting, printing, sculpture and more. You will look at amazing works of art, the greatest of human achievements, and hear myths, and stories related to the artwork, time, place and culture. From these lofty heights you will explore a variety of media and create your own works of art.

JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY—ENSO

ANIMALS LOCAL AND EXOTIC FOR AGES 8-10

GINGER ARMSTRONG

ALLISON ZITO

a) July 22-26 9:00am-Noon Ages 8-10 b) July 29-August 2 9:00am-Noon Ages 11-13 c) August 5-9 9:00am-Noon Ages 6-8 This is a camp for beginners and those who wish to experience this art again. Using sumi-e ink and special brushes you will learn individual stokes and move on to words and drawing. You will have many options for finished projects and encouraged to bring individuality and passion to your calligraphy.

July 29-August 2 1:00-4:00pm Looking at a variety of animals great and small we will discuss how animals are similar to people and how they are different. You will hear the Greek Myth about Prometheus and his brother who were given the task of creating people and animals to populate the earth. You willchoose your favorite animal to draw, paint, sculpt and more.

KNITTING

ANNIE BALAGUR

LILI HANFT

August 5-9 1:00 -4:00pm Start with the basics of how to crochet including a few simple stitches and how to form flat and three dimensional shapes. From there you will work to shape your own creations from stuffed animals to small bags or hats. All levels welcome! You will leave with the tools and skills to continue to explore the craft of crochet.

a) July 22-26 1:00-4:00pm b) August 19-23 1:00-4:00pm Learn to knit, or improve your knitting skills. We will learn the basics of knitting, making knitted squares and rectangles with colorful wool yarn that can be turned into scarves, hats, and even kitty cats! The knitting projects can be decorated with needle felting. You will leave with a personalized knitted item as well as the skills (and supplies) to keep knitting on your own.

Ages 8-10 Ages 10-12

METAL THAT MOVES: A MOBILE? EARRINGS? A NECKLACE? KERSTIN NICHOLS a) April 15-19 1:00-4:00pm Ages 11-13 b) July 22-26 1:00-4:00pm Ages 12-15 Estimated materials fee, payable to the instructor: $45 All experience levels welcome. Alexander Calder made both, now it’s your turn! In this camp challenge yourself by making sculpture or jewelry that moves, you decide. Come to our marvelous studio and learn to use hand tools, torches and hammers while you learn to form, solder and forge wire and sheet metal.

CROCHET CREATIONS

FOR AGES 8-10

BUILD A TABLE FOR AGES 9-11 DEB CHURCHILL August 12-16 9:00am-Noon Using basic woodworking skills, you will learn to measure, cut sand and glue while building a small side or game table. Students enrolled in the afternoon clay class may choose to make a tile top for their table.

CARD WEAVING

FOR AGES 11-13

ANNIE BALAGUR August 12-16 1:00-4:00pm This ancient craft comes from many cultural traditions including Egypt, Asia and Scandinavia. It uses everyday objects such as a deck of cards and a belt. We will be ourselves to our weaving using a belt around the waist to hold the tension of the weaving. These simple tools create a endless array of beautiful patterned bands used for bag handles, guitar straps, jewelry, bookmarks, decorative trim, or anything else you can imagine.

MIXED MEDIA

FOR AGES 8-10

a) April 15-19 1:00-4:00pm Ages 8-10 Faculty b) August 19-23 9:00am-Noon Ages 8-10 Faculty Too many options! We will create a week of fun for you to explore one or more projects. Perhaps sewing a pillow or other easy project, painting, collage, papier mâché. book making. You know you always have fun when you come here!

Scholarships are available for all classes, workshops and camps.

SPRING & SUMMER 2019 CAMPS BY WEEK AND AGE GROUP $220/$200* HALF DAY | $400/$390* FULL DAY Week

Morning | 9:00am-Noon

Afternoon | 1:00-4:00pm

April 15-19

Come Play With Clay—Hand-Building | Ages 6-8 | Allison Riese

Wheel Throwing With Ara | Ages 12-15 | Ara Cardew

Discover Metal | Ages 9-10 | Orin Pacht

Mixed Media: 8-10 | Faculty

Math: The Hidden Building Blocks of Craft | 11-13 | Deb Fairchild Color And Counting In Art & Craft | Ages 6-8 | Deb Fairchild

Metal That Moves: A Mobile? Earrings? A Necklace? | Ages 11-13 | Kerstin Nichols Math & Science: Watch That Kite Fly! | Ages 12-15 | Deb Fairchild

Discover Metal | Ages 9-10 | Faculty

Come Play With Clay—Hand-Building | Ages 8-10 | Allison Riese

Throwing Cups & Bowls On The Pottery Wheel | Ages 11-13 | Roger Noble Colored Clay | Ages 6-8 | Deb Churchill

Science, Engineering & Art: working In Metals | Ages 11-13 | Kerstin Nichols Weave A Pack Basket | Ages 8-10 | Ray Lagasse

June 24-28

July 1-3 Mon-Wed

July 8-12

July 15-19 July 22-26

July 29-August 2

August 5-9

August 12-16

August 19-23

Agateware & Other Colored Clay | Ages 11-13 | Deb Churchill

Discover Metal | Ages 9-10 | Faculty

Dragons, Jungles, Giant Flowers & More | Ages 8-10 | Allison Zito

Hand-Building In Clay | Ages 11-13 | Allison Riese Your Choice of Basket | Ages 12-15/Ray Lagasse

Making Jewelry And Metal Sculpture | Ages 11-13 | Annie Balagur Wheel Throwing With Ara | Ages 12-15 | Ara Cardew

No kids camps Japanese Calligraphy—Enso | Ages 8-10 | Ginger Armstrong

Knitting | Ages 8-10 | Lili Hanft

Making Jewelry And Metal Sculpture | Ages 11-13 | Faculty

Wheel Throwing | Ages 11-13 | Deb Churchill

Wheel Throwing With Ara | Ages 12-15 | Ara Cardew

Metal That Moves: A Mobile? Earrings? A Necklace? | Ages 12-15 | Kerstin Nichols

Making Jewelry And Metal Sculpture | Ages 13-15 | Orin Pacht

Build A Table | Ages 9-11 | Deb Churchill Making Jewelry And Metal Sculpture | Ages 11-13 | Annie Balagur

Hand-Building In Clay | Ages 8-11| Deb Churchill

Come Play With Clay—Hand-Building | Ages 6-8 | Roger Noble

Making Jewelry And Metal Sculpture | Ages 12-15 | Kerstin Nichols

Card Weaving | Ages 11-13 | Annie Balagur

Wheel Throwing With Ara | Ages 8-10 | Ara Cardew Knitting | Ages 10-12 | Lili Hanft

IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OR IF YOU PAY THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO START OF CLASS * TUITION $45 ESTIMATED MATERIALS FEE, PAYABLE TO INSTRUCTOR, FINAL FEE BASED ON MATERIALS USED

Instructor

Tuition

DOW

Start-End Date

Start-End Time

Sess/Hrs

Mat. Fee

Simple Sewing Machine Projects 8 & Up

Margaret Sheehan

$225/$215*

Mon

Apr 1-Jun 10

3:30-5:30pm

9/18

Inc.

Throwing On The Pottery Wheel 13-18

Ara Cardew

$225/$215*

Mon

Apr 1-Jun 10

3:30-5:30pm

9/18

Clay For Artists 8-12

Jill Koppers

$235/$225*

Tue

Apr 2-Jun 11

3:30-5:30pm

10/20

Inc.

Making Jewelry And Metal Sculpture 11-15

CraftStudies' Faculty

$125/$115*

Tue

Apr 2-May 7

3:30-5:30pm

5/10

3-Day Jewelry, Sculpture, And Open Studio 11-16

Kerstin Nichols

$235/$225*

Wed-Fri

Apr 3-May 10

3:30-5:30pm

15/30

▲S

Throwing On The Pottery Wheel 10-16

Ara Cardew

$235/$225*

Thu

Apr 4-Jun 13

3:30-5:30pm

10/20

Inc.

Textiles, Tie Dye, Batik, Weaving And More 12-16

Allison Zito

$235/$225*

Fri

Apr 5-Jun 14

3:30-5:30pm

10/20

Inc.

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Allison Riese

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Orin Pacht

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Math: The Hidden Building Blocks Of Craft 11-15

Deb Fairchild

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CraftStudies' Faculty

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Metal That Moves: A Mobile? Earrings? A Necklace? 11-13

Kerstin Nichols

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Ara Cardew

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CraftStudies' Faculty

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Basket Making: Your Choice

Ray Lagasse

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Effective Ceramic Studio Management

Deb Churchill

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Natural Way To Throw For Teachers

Roger Noble

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Deb Fairchild

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Metals 101: Rings Of All Kinds

Kerstin Nichols

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Kerstin Nichols

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Karin Rothwell

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Tim McCosker

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Roger Noble

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Deb Churchill

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Roger Noble

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The Natural Way To Throw

Roger Noble

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Ara Cardew

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Deb Churchill

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Kerstin Nichols

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Metals 101: Rings Of All Kinds a

Kerstin Nichols

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Working In Metal: Crafting And Casting

Orin Pacht

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Working In Metal: Crafting And Casting

Orin Pacht

$325/$315*

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Guided Open Metal Studio

Kerstin Nichols

$225/$215*

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Joy Raskin

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Joy Raskin

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Tools For Jewelers

Russ Edwards

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Jewelry 101: Learn The Basics

Kerstin Nichols

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Silver Soldering Boot Camp

Sandra Seymour

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Creating Stone Settings: Baskets And Bezel Blocks

Jeff Georgantes

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Kerstin Nichols

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Metals 101: Rings Of All Kinds a

Kerstin Nichols

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Kerstin Nichols

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Flex Shaft: All You Need To Know

Sandra Seymour

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Marriage Of Metals

Joy Raskin

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Joy Raskin

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Cloisonné Enameling

Pauline Warg

$180/$175*

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Introduction To The Hydraulic Press

Pauline Warg

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Kerstin Nichols

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Kerstin Nichols

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Kerstin Nichols

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Guided Open Metal Studio

Kerstin Nichols

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Guided Open Metal Studio

Kerstin Nichols

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Working In Metal: Crafting And Casting

Orin Pacht

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Working In Metal: Crafting And Casting

Orin Pacht

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Native American Inspired Utility Knife

Skip Cady

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Kerstin Nichols

$150/$140*

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Working In Metal: Crafting And Casting

Orin Pacht

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Kerstin Nichols

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BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOPS NO METALWORKING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

TOOLS FOR JEWELERS RUSSELL EDWARD Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm. April 13. 1 session/6 hrs Tuition: $100/$95*. Materials fee: $10 If you are looking to save money on some of your tools for making jewelry, this class will help. You will learn to anneal, harden and temper steel items and shape them for your needs. The differences between torches will be covered. A trip through the local hardware store to use different items as tools. There will also be a listing of regular jewelry suppliers and ones that are more familiar to electronics or model train hobbyists.

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED WORKSHOPS METALWORKING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

RECYCLING YOUR METAL JOY RASKIN Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm. April 6. 1 session/7 hrs Tuition: $105/$100*. Lab fee: $5 Metalsmithing experience required. In this workshop, you will melt down old silver or gold into ingots and roll it into wire or sheet. Once rolled out you will make a new bracelet or ring! You will use a torch to melt your metal and the rolling mill to make it into square wire or sheet. For round wire you will use a drawplate. This studio has all the tools, just bring your silver & gold scrap.

CLASPS & CLOSURES JOY RASKIN Sunday, 10:00am-4:00pm. April 7. 1 session/6 hrs Tuition: $100/$95*. Estimated materials fee, payable to instructor: $10-$50 Basic metalsmithing, soldering or jewelry skills are required, intermediate level. This workshop covers the basics of box clasp, barrel clasp, hinged clasps, lentil clasps, doorknocker clasp, safety catch, and toggles. How to attach them to chains, a refresher on riveting, and more will also be covered. A quick demonstration on commercial and handmade pinback findings, will be shown. Joy will provide a limited amount of sterling tubing, sheet metal, and wire.

CLOISONNÉ ENAMELING PAULINE WARG Saturday, 9:30am-5:00pm. June 22. 1 session/7.5 hrs Tuition: $180/$175*. Materials fee: $25 Cloisonne’ enameling consists of fine wires applied to a piece of pure silver sheet to create a design. The “cells” are then gradually filled with glass enamel and fired in a kiln, until they are level with the tops of the wires. The basics of enameling, health, safety, wet packing the enamels and finishing will all be covered.

NATIVE AMERICAN INSPIRED UTILITY KNIFE SKIP CADY Friday-Sunday, 9:30am-5:00pm. July 5-7. 3 sessions/22.5 hrs Tuition: $270/$260*. Materials fee, payable to instructor: $30 This 3-day class will teach a variety of metalsmithing skills while incorporating the importance of design and function. You will leave with the knowledge to make a customizable knife from blade to handle, and how to etch a pattern into the blade. Skip will supply 3 to 4 differently shaped templates for blades so you can choose which shape best fits your needs. No metalsmithing experience required.

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CREATING STONE SETTINGS: BASKETS AND BEZEL BLOCKS JEFF GEORGANTES Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am-5:00pm. May 4 & 5. 2 sessions/14 hrs Tuition: $300/$295*. Materials fee, payable to the instructor: $30 Basic metalworking and soldering experience required. Learn to make your own basket settings and how to use bezel blocks. First, you’ll learn core principles of stone setting, then Jeff will show some tricks to make round basket settings. From there, you’ll learn how to solder these settings together and also how a precision arc welder can simplify the process. Bezel blocks make the process of making a tapered tube setting be super easy! Jeff will also show how the blocks can be used to make a prong setting.

METALS STUDIO MARRIAGE OF METALS JOY RASKIN Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm. June 1. 1 session/ 6 hrs Tuition: $100/$95*. Estimated materials fee, payable to the instructor: $10-$45 This workshop covers ways to add pattern and color to your metal. With a soldering torch and rolling mill you can create a mock inlay; solder inlay to create a dot effect or to add another color: a wood grain pattern and much more! Materials used are 16g. and 14g. sheet and 14g to 20g. wire in copper, brass, bronze, nickel, silver and any gold if available. Joy will have a small supply of assorted sheet metal and wire for purchase.

SOLDERING 101 JOY RASKIN Sunday, 10:00am-4:00pm August 18. 1 session/6 hrs Tuition: $100/$95*. Estimated materials fee, payable to instructor: $5-$15 Learn soldering or improve your soldering skills. Or learn how to set up your own soldering torch and tank. This workshop will cover the basics of setting up a soldering torch and tank, safety issues and a place to solder. Joy will cover all the soldering basics from butt joints to stick soldering. You’ll work on soldering and gain confidence in your soldering skills. This is an ideal workshop for those who have been taking jewelry classes and want to improve soldering as well as those who want to understand soldering.

MINIATURE BOWLS JOY RASKIN Sunday, 10:00am-4:00pm. June 2. 1 session/6 hrs Tuition: $100/$95*. Estimated Materials Fee: $15-$40 Using dapping punches and small mushroom stakes you’ll make miniature bowls out of copper, bronze and even in silver. The bowls will be formed from 2” to 4” 20g. discs, on wooden dapping blocks and then hammered over stakes to make shallow or deep bowls. Bases will be made with sheet metal and wire. If you want to make a sterling bowl, bring 2” or 3” or 4” 20g sterling or Argentium disc or enough silver sheet to make a bowl.

INTRODUCTION TO THE HYDRAULIC PRESS PAULINE WARG Sunday, 9:30am-4:30pm. June 23. 1 session/7 hrs Tuition: $180/$175*. Materials fee: $25 The hydraulic press is a tool that allows a wide variety of forming metal with a great deal less effort than required using only hammers or pitch. Matrix dies, conforming blocks, bending break, impressing, and more will be covered. You will have time to make samples of processes demonstrated. Care and safe use of the press will be discussed.

FORGING WORKSHOP JOY RASKIN Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm August 17. 1 session/6 hrs Tuition: $100/$95*. Estimated materials fee, payable to instructor: $10-20 Forging is an ancient art of hammering metal to transform the shape and width of wire. Using different hammers, steel blocks and anvil, you will forge 6g to 12g. copper wire into different forms, and make jewelry or utensils or sculpture. You will learn both cold forging and hot forging. This is a noisy class and very physical. Joy will have copper wire for you to purchase.

ALL LEVEL CLASSES METALWORKING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

METAL 101: RINGS OF ALL KINDS Mondays, 12:30-3:30pm a. April 1-May 6 (skip: April 15). 5 sessions/15 hrs. Tuition: $185/$175* Mondays, 6:00-9:00pm b. May 13-June 10 (skip May 27). ). 4 sessions/12 hrs. Tuition: $150/$140* Estimated materials fee, payable to instructor: $40 No metalsmithing experience required. We will start with silver stacking rings, move to earrings, and end up who knows where? You decide. You’ll leave with a number of pieces of beautiful jewelry to wear or give away, and a solid understanding of basic jewelry making techniques like sizing, forming, forging & soldering.

METALS 101: FORGING; BRACELETS & EARRINGS KERSTIN NICHOLS Mondays, 6:00-9:00pm a. April 1-May 6. 6 sessions/18hrs. Tuition: $225/$215* Mondays, 12:30-3:30pm b. May 13-June 10. 4 sessions/12hrs. Tuition $150/$140* Estimated materials fee, payable to instructor: $35 No metals experience required. This class will focus on transforming sheet and wire using hammers and heat to make a beautiful bracelet, and a pair of earrings. The estimated material fee $35 covers copper and brass. Silver can be purchased at a higher cost. Basic forming, forging and anticlastic raising will be covered.

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KERSTIN NICHOLS Mondays, 6:00-9:00pm a. June 24-Aug 19. 9 sessions/27 hrs. Tuition: $300/$290* b. June 24-July 22. 5 sessions/15 hrs. Tuition: $185/$175* c. July 29-August 19. 4 sessions/12 hrs. Tuition: $150/$140* Estimated material fee, payable to instructor: $20-40 No prior metals experience needed. The focus of this class will vary depending on the interests of the group. It could be jewelry, small sculpture or a combination of both. You will leave with the satisfaction of seeing your own ideas come to life, while diving into the “basics” of metalsmithing. The estimated materials fee is due the first day of class.

METALS STUDIO

METALS 101: FROM JEWELRY TO SCULPTURE

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GUIDED OPEN METALS STUDIO KERSTIN NICHOLS Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00pm a) April 3-May 8. 6 sessions/18 hrs. Tuition: $225/$215* b) May 15-June 12. 5 sessions/15 hrs . Tuition: $185/$175* c) June 26-August 21. 9essions/27 hrs. Tuition: $300/$290* d) June 26-July 24. 5 sessions/15 hrs. Tuition: $185/$175* e) July 31-August 21. 4 sessions/12 hrs. Tuition: $150/$140* Lab fee: $10 GOMS is an environment where the creative and technical exchange of the group is as vibrant and important as that with Kerstin. Instruction is designed based on your individual needs. Expect challenge, new techniques, and a shared learning experience like no other. You choose what project(s) you want to work on. The only requirement: at least one class with Kerstin and the openness to learn as much from the other students’ work as your own.

JEWELRY 101: LEARN THE BASICS

SILVER SOLDERING BOOTCAMP

KERSTIN NICHOLS

SANDRA SEYMOUR

Sundays, 10:00am-3:00pm. April 14-June 9. 5 Sessions/25 hrs. Tuition: $290/$280*. Estimated material fee, payable to instructor: $50 No prior metals experience needed. Parking is Free on Sundays! Come join our biweekly class which will provide all you need to know to get started (or pick up where you left off) in making your own jewelry. At our first class together we will design what topic is covered every 2 weeks from design to sizing, soldering and finishing. It could be rings, earrings, bracelets in wire &/or sheet, you decide.

Fridays, 6:00-9:00pm April 26-May 10. 3 sessions/9 hrs Tuition: $115/$105* Materials fee, payable to instructor: $30 For intermediate to advanced students. This short 3 session class will help you build confidence and teach you ways to vastly speed up your work. Topics to include pick soldering, multiple solderings, as well as un-soldering and repairs. Basic silver soldering experience required. Deadline to register is April 24.

WORKING IN METAL: CRAFTING AND CASTING ORIN PACHT Tuesdays, 9:00am-Noon a) April 2-June 11 (skip Apr 16). 10 sessions/30 hrs. Tuition: $325/$315* Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00pm b) April 2-June 11 (skip Apr 16). 10 sessions/30 hrs. Tuition: $325/$315* c) July 2-August 20. 8 sessions/24 hrs. Tuition: $285/$275* d) July 2 to July 23. 4 sessions/12 hrs e) July 30-August 20. 4 sessions/12 hrs. Tuition: $150/$140* Estimated material fee, payable to the instructor: $40 Beginners through advanced students welcome. Come to learn basics of jewelry making or gain some new advanced skills you’ve been looking for! This class has an open format, inviting additional guidance in any direction you might want to explore. For instance, you can explore the world of quick casting which covers a wide array casting methods and gives you immediate results. Then use traditional jewelry techniques to turn the results into wearable pieces.

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FLEX SHAFT ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW SANDRA SEYMOUR Fridays, 6:00-9:00pm May 31-June 14. 3 sessions/9 hrs Tuition: $115/$105*. Materials fee, payable to instructor: $25 This is an introductory to intermediate level class. Sandra will help you get over the hurdle of all those bewildering attachments. We’ll talk about the various burs and wheels, let you try your hand at them, set you up with your own kit of abrasive discs, and even show you a couple of tricks you didn’t know the flex shaft could do. Deadline to register is May 23.

KATHLEEN PETERS Tuesdays, 11:00am-2:00pm April 2-June 11 (skip Apr 16) 10 sessions/30 hrs. Tuition: $325/$315* Materials fee: 0 Bring a sewing project and have some experienced guidance to complete the project. Whether you are working on couture sewing, tailoring, quilting or making napkins for your tablescape! Please contact Kathleen to discuss your project ahead of time. You must have a basic understanding of how to thread and operate your sewing machine.

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KATHLEEN PETERS Wednesdays, 11:00am-2:00PM April 3-May 15 (skip Apr 17) 6 sessions/18 hrs. Tuition: $220/$210* Estimated materials Fee: $60 Learn to replicate detailed images in high quality felt with even thickness and well defined edges. Bring pictures you find inspiring. From these you will be guided to loosely replicate the image in fiber. The image will be needle felted in to a felt canvas and wet felted using methods from Ancient Asia Minor cultures. Through out the creative process color, texture, and material science will be explored. You will make at least one detailed, heirloom quality image.

LEARN TO USE YOUR SEWING MACHINE AND MAKE SIMPLE REPAIRS MARGARET SHEEHAN Thursdays, 10:00am-Noon a) April 4-May 9 (skip Apr 18), b) May 16-June 13, 5 sessions/10 hrs Tuition: $125/$115* Materials Fee: $20 Learn about a sewing machine; cleaning, threading, tension, bobbins, needles, etc. You will start simple and move to more challenging projects that will move you on your way to sewing with confidence. Using paper patterns will also be covered, if you wish. Margaret will have all materials for the projects.

CLOSE-UP FOCUS ON FLOWERS ALLISON ZITO Fridays, 10:00am-12:30pm April 26-June 14. 8 sessions/20 hrs Tuition. $245/$235* Materials fee: $35 We will take a close look at the beauty of flowers. Flowers have all the promise of new life, all the color, fragrance and form of attraction. The stamen, the pistil, the petals all attract the butterflies and the bees and provide the dawn of a new generation. We will explore the wonder of their beauty and new promise in a variety of media.

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MARGARET SHEEHAN Sundays, 1:00-4:00pm April 28-May 19. 4 sessions/12 hrs Tuition: $150/$140*. Estimated materials fee, payable to instructor: $40 In this 4-week course, you will actively participate in technique classes that will culminate in the creation of your own art quilt. We’ll start with printmaking to create your own fabric, then cut, design and sew the top together. The last two classes will be all about artistic embellishments and finishing techniques. Basic sewing skills and an openness to playing is all that is required

REPRESENT YOURSELF VIRTUALLY WITH REAL WORLD RESULTS BECCA WEBB & BECCA HAAS Saturdays, 9:00am-Noon. May 11-June 15 (skip May 25) 5 sessions/15 hrs. Tuition: $200/$190* Materials fee: 0 This class will focus on using the Internet to promote and grow your craft business. Topics covered will include 1) photography and photo styling (hands-on opportunities to compose and shoot beautiful images using natural light); 2) branding and image; 3) social media and hashtags, 4) goal setting; 5) ways to grow and keep an interested, loyal following. A unique opportunity to work directly with two wellestablished craftspeople to develop a style of representing your artwork in an authentic way.

WORKSHOPS WINDMILL PYSANKY—THE ART OF UKRAINIAN BATIK EGGS SHANNON WALLIS Sunday, 1:00-4:30pm. April 7. 1 session, 3.5 hrs Tuition. $50/$45*. Materials fee: $10 Learn the ancient Ukrainian Easter egg art of pysanky. Since pagan times, Ukrainians have decorated eggs to welcome spring. In this workshop, you will learn how to divide an egg, use hot beeswax applied with a kistky funnel to draw on the egg over a succession of aniline dyes, and create a beautiful, one of a kind egg.

BASKET MAKING: YOUR CHOICE RAY LAGASSE Saturday, 9:00am-4:00pm. 1 session/7 hrs a) May 4 b) June 22 c) August 10 Tuition: $155/$150*. Materials included In this one-day workshop you can choose to make a pack basket, laundry basket, a market basket, wool-gathering basket, double-pie basket or a tote. The baskets will be woven using reed with a hardwood base, rails, and rim. Full descriptions are available on request. Materials are included in the tuition. Registration deadline is week before class.

NOT YOUR KID’S ORIGAMI! DEB FAIRCHILD Sunday, 10:00am-4:00pm. June 9. 1 session/6 hrs Tuition: $100/$95*. Materials fee: $15 Origami is about so much more than cranes and Ninja stars! This class will introduce basic folding and crumpling techniques for creating elegant components that can be used to build a flowing sculpture or an unusual mobile. Whether you are an experienced folder or a newbie, you will find this class intriguing, challenging and eye-opening!

GARDEN STRUCTURES MARK RAGONESE Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm. June 15. 1 session/7 hrs Tuition: $155/$150*. Materials included Practical or decorative a rustic trellis or furniture is timeless and easy to make. Learn the basics of design and an assortment of joinery techniques to create a one-of-kind trellis, chair, bench or table from saplings. No woodworking is experience necessary for this outdoor workshop. This workshop will take place in Bellows Falls, VT. The rain date is Sunday, June 16.

TEMARI BALLS BASICS DEB FAIRCHILD Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm August 17. 1 session/6 hrs Tuition: $100/$95*. Materials fee: $25 Stitching temari balls is an ancient Japanese folk art. Like all of the Japanese folk arts that have found a resurgence, it is an exercise in meditation and reflection…once you know the basics! In this workshop, you will learn the basics of wrapping a core and the steps for dividing the surface to stitch fascinating patterns. Once you understand the process, you will be amazed at how easy and fun it can be to create stunning, intricate patterns! Scholarships are available for all classes, workshops and camps.

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