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Painting with Wool - Winter Workshop
Instructor: Maria Gio of Mara Effects
Date: Saturday, December 9, 2023 Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm Price: $85 (all materials included)
You will create an 11" x 14" Winter Scenes Painting in wool - the finished piece will be framed under glass.Discover the artist within through the process of painting with wool for a unique handmade work of art. Wool watercolor is an exceptional art where the piece is created by layering dry wool layer by layer onto a fabric.This unique technique allows you to create stunning art with 3D effect, keeping all secrets of creation under the glass.Under the weight of glass these complex layered-wool appear unbelievably vibrant and rich.You will learn wool and understand it is a living material. There will be three designs to choose from for each class.Working with wool is a meditative process with therapeutic effects where small motor skills exercise, calm down, and relax the nervous system. During the class Maria will lead you step by step and help you finish this richly colorful artwork so its ready to hang.
Saturday - December 9 - Painting with Wool -Winter
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Pastel Workshop - Colorful Fall Trees
Instructor: Elissa GoldbergDate: Saturday, December 9, 2023 Time: 2:30 pm - 5:00pmPrice: $85 (all materials included)
You will be guided through the process of how to create a seasonal wintery scene with soft pastels. You will be taught the underpainting process, scrumbling, and different layering techniques. No experience necessary…only an interest to learn and have fun. Or, an opportunity to fine-tune your skills. Elissa will paint along with you providing one on one instruction. You will leave with a finished individualized masterpiece. Bring a smock or clothes you don’t mind getting messy!Elissa Goldberg has taught children as well as adults the fine art of pastels. She has conducted a variety of workshops in both New Jersey as well as local venues. She currently has her artwork in our Gallery. She is a member of the Pastel Society of America. **Elissa's pastel paintings are avilable for sale in the Gallery**
You will be guided through the process of how to create a seasonal wintery scene with soft pastels. You will be taught the underpainting process, scrumbling, and different layering techniques. No experience necessary…only an interest to learn and have fun. Or, an opportunity to fine-tune your skills. Elissa will paint along with you providing one on one instruction. You will leave with a finished individualized masterpiece. Bring a smock or clothes you don’t mind getting messy!Elissa Goldberg has taught children as well as adults the fine art of pastels. She has conducted a variety of workshops in both New Jersey as well as local venues. She currently has her artwork in our Gallery. She is a member of the Pastel Society of America. **Elissa's pastel paintings are avilable for sale in the Gallery**
Saturday - December 9 - Pastel Workshop -Colorful Fall Trees
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Polymer Clay Jewelry Workshop – Earrings & Necklace Set
Artist instructor: Anne WhitePrice: $80.00Date: Saturday, January 13, 2024Time: 10am – 1pm *Class limited to 8 students* (ages 15+)Learn how to make colorful jewelry using Polymer Clay.
In this workshop, students will create their own set of matching earrings and necklaces.Choose your own palette of colored clay and learn how to make simple canes. Assemble these simple canes into a more elaborate design and learn the art of reducing your cane. All pieces will be completed in class including, burnishing, baking, sanding and assembling. Students will leave with finished pieces they can be proud to wear, and the remainder of their clay to create more at home! Bring a smock or clothes you don’t mind getting messy and wear closed toe shoes please. Bring a snack
Anne’s crafted Jewelry is available at the Gallery for purchase.
Saturday, Janury 13 - Polymer Clay Jewelry Workshop
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Precious Metal Clay - Bracelet workshop
Instructor: Monique Perry, Monique's Art JewelryDate: Saturday, January 20, 2024Time: 9:30AM - 4:30 PM Price: $150 + $90 Materials fee payable to instructor at the beginning of class
In this workshop, students will create a sterling silver bracelet using 950 Sterling Silver Metal Clay. Students will learn how to handle and work with the clay, add texture, refine greenware, drill holes, and set a small 4mm Cubic Zirconia gemstone. Post firing, bracelet components will be burnished, patina added, and tumbled and polished. Components will be cold connected with sterling silver jump rings. Students will leave with a finished bracelet ready to wear and show off!Class size limited to 8 students. (ages 18+) Students should bring a brown bag lunch, wear closed toe shoes please.
One day workshop runs from 9:30AM – approximately 4:30PM, with an hour and 20 minutes for lunch and firing time. Class is limited to 8 students. Monique holds several certifications in precious metal clay, is a master artisan of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen and the Bucks County Guild of Craftsmen. She is a member of the Greater Philadelphia Metal Clay Guild.
In this workshop, students will create a sterling silver bracelet using 950 Sterling Silver Metal Clay. Students will learn how to handle and work with the clay, add texture, refine greenware, drill holes, and set a small 4mm Cubic Zirconia gemstone. Post firing, bracelet components will be burnished, patina added, and tumbled and polished. Components will be cold connected with sterling silver jump rings. Students will leave with a finished bracelet ready to wear and show off!Class size limited to 8 students. (ages 18+) Students should bring a brown bag lunch, wear closed toe shoes please.
One day workshop runs from 9:30AM – approximately 4:30PM, with an hour and 20 minutes for lunch and firing time. Class is limited to 8 students. Monique holds several certifications in precious metal clay, is a master artisan of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen and the Bucks County Guild of Craftsmen. She is a member of the Greater Philadelphia Metal Clay Guild.
Saturday - January 20 - Precious Metal Clay - Bracelet workshop
Rug Hooking Workshop -Bird Coasters
Instructor: Juliana KapustaDate: Saturday, January 27 , 2024Time: 10am - 4PM Price: $180 (all materials included)
The historic art of traditional hand hooked rugs has been admired since colonial times. Like many forms of art, hooked rugs were made out of necessity, utilizing scraps and upcycling. By pulling up loops of cut fabric, one at a time, you can create four sweet little song bird coasters. They measure 4¼” by 4¼”. You will learn everything you’ll need to know to finish the coasters at home. The kit will contain a pattern drawn on linen, a hooking frame, a hook, cut hand dyed 100% wool, and backing to finish off your project.
Juliana is a certified rug hooking teacher whose main objective is to teach students to create their own textile art. She finds that the slow aspect of rug hooking and creating very healing. She is proud to have had her rugs published in Celebration of Hand Hooked Rugs 20, Celebration of Hand Hooked Rugs 24, Hooking Animals and Design Basics for Rug Hookers.It is her joy to help you fabricate art.
Juliana is a certified rug hooking teacher whose main objective is to teach students to create their own textile art. She finds that the slow aspect of rug hooking and creating very healing. She is proud to have had her rugs published in Celebration of Hand Hooked Rugs 20, Celebration of Hand Hooked Rugs 24, Hooking Animals and Design Basics for Rug Hookers.It is her joy to help you fabricate art.
Saturday - January 27 - Rug Hooking Workshop - Bird Coasters
Precious Metal Clay - Earring & Necklace
Instructor: Monique Perry, Monique's Art JewelryDate: Saturday March 9, 2024Time: 9:30AM - 4:30 PM Price: $150 + $80 Materials fee payable to instructor at the beginning of class
Details coming! Save the date Monique holds several certifications in precious metal clay, is a master artisan of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen and the Bucks County Guild of Craftsmen. She is a member of the Greater Philadelphia Metal Clay Guild.
Details coming! Save the date Monique holds several certifications in precious metal clay, is a master artisan of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen and the Bucks County Guild of Craftsmen. She is a member of the Greater Philadelphia Metal Clay Guild.