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1-DAY ART WORKSHOPS These workshops include lunch at 1 p.m.
Introduction to Pewter Casting DATE: Saturday, June 11,
10 a.m.–5 p.m. FACULTY: Gabrielle Egnater TUITION COST: $130 This workshop will cover the basics of silicone mold making and pewter casting. The first half of the day will be spent sculpting and finding objects to transform into pewter. With pewter casting, the final objects remain small, and texture becomes the focal point. We will focus on mark making in wax and finding textured objects or architectural features to pull molds from. Once we have a large texture library,
we will make one-part and twopart silicone molds. Each student will be able to pour their own molds, clean their own castings, and finish the day with 2–3 pewter cast objects.
Visualizing Dreams DATE: Saturday, June 25,
10 a.m.–5 p.m. FACULTY: Julie Nauman-Mikulski TUITION COST: $130 Dreams are evocative, elusive, and otherworldly. They challenge what we know about space and time, and they give us insight into our daily lives and our inner realities. In this workshop, we will refer to
Learn more about the Ox-Bow landscape through workshops focused on Our Natural Environment + read the interview with Operations Manager Aaron Cook on page 5 • Ox-Bow Ecologies • Ebb & Flow: Lagoon Immersion • Reconstructing a Tree • Material Ecologies Lab: Indigo on the Meadow • Coiling: Reflecting Abstract Forms in Nature
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surrealist and other artworks that reflect dreams and dream states, as well as short texts on the study of dreams. Beginning with a dream you’ve written down, you will go through dream tending and other exercises that will provide new insights into the personal dream narrative, ultimately creating sketches, collages, and mixed-media work based on your dreams.
Ox-Bow Ecologies DATE : Saturday, July 2,
10 a.m.–5 p.m. FACULTY: Dianne Jedlicka TUITION COST: $120 Ox-Bow’s landscape, renowned for its natural beauty, contains remarkable landscape diversity. We will explore our local ecology firsthand. First, we will hike through the deciduous forest to view the dunes and Lake Michigan while discussing the history of the river’s flow. We will learn about the formation of the lagoon, and the many species within it—including our beloved turtles! Then, we will have a short presentation on dune succession, followed by a canoe ride to walk the dunes. Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy walking shoes that can get wet. Binoculars are welcome, as there are many bird species to be pointed out. We will end with a hands-on creative activity focusing on recycling and the environment.
Experimental Photo On the Go DATE : Saturday, July 23,
10 a.m.–5 p.m. FACULTY: Brian Fencl TUITION COST: $120 Students will use their own smartphones or tablets and apps available for iOS or Android devices in surprising ways to create unexpected
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