S PECIAL TOPICS

process of felting. We will explore the narratives of felting history, labor, and functionality while working in a more contemporary, concept-driven manner. Students will learn both needle and wet felting techniques and execute at least one finished work from each section. We will run through the basics, from acquiring the wool and proper tools to formulating a title and response to our finished pieces. We will work both collaboratively and independently while possibly drawing inspiration from the Ox-Bow campus. Wool and basic tools for in-class use will be provided.

Renewed Ready-to-Wear

DATES: FOUR DAYS

Tuesday–Friday, August 22–25, 2–5 p.m.

FACULTY: Gurtie Hansell

TUITION COST: $210

Flowering: History & Arrangement

DATES: Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.**

FACULTY: Maddie Reyna

TUITION COST: $130

This one-day workshop will invite students to create a living sculpture with florals. We will consider foundational historical styles including Dutch Baroque, Ikebana, and contemporary movements, and experiment with vessel armature techniques such as wire mesh, pin frog, and tape grid. Local and exotic live flowers will be provided to each participant, and after demonstration, arranging, and group discussion, they will take their ephemeral arrangement home.

Bodywork and Art: An Immersion Within

DATES: Saturday, July 1, 10 a.m.–5 p.m..**

FACULTY: Alethea Crandell

TUITION COST: $130

Join a licensed massage therapist and bodywork specialist for an inspiring artmaking immersion into your own body. Students will consider artworks from early 20th century modern art movements by pairing them with different bodywork techniques. Explore Fauvism through thermotherapy, Futurism through yoga and movement practice, Cubism through hydrotherapy, and Action Painting by letting loose and using your body as a brush! All bodies and abilities are welcome to participate. Bring your swimsuit and expect to be presented with the options to move, dance, stretch, wade in the lagoon, see, feel, paint, draw, and meditate.

** Workshop include lunch at 1 p.m. each day.

100% Pure Wool

DATES: FOUR DAYS

Tuesday–Friday, August 1–4, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

FACULTY: Christina Sweeney

TUITION COST: $225

Ensconce yourself in an introduction to the

COURSE DESCRIPTION: What we wear shows the world so much of who we are. For many, fashion acts as ornamentation, or even armor. Unfortunately, the fashion industry – and fast fashion in particular – is destroying Mother Earth. The clothing and materials we need to adorn ourselves already exist in the world. With a little creativity we can reinvent and revitalize our looks (and a bit of ourselves).

We will explore ways of sourcing “upcycled” and “deadstock” materials. We will hold our own clothing swap to pool materials for creating and renewing eco-friendly wearables, then enhance those found garments with inks, dyes, stitches, and appliques – learning new painting, sewing, and printmaking techniques along the way. The experience will culminate in a fashion show collectively produced by the group on the final day. Let’s frolic!