PRINT & LETTERPRESS SUMMER SESSION 1
MAY 28–JUNE 2, 2023

Hope Rovelto
Speak Your Mind Through T-shirts and Posters

This workshop will examine the relationship between words and image as we design and screenprint single- or multiple-color posters and T-shirts. We’ll work from the prompt, “What positive message do you want to send to your community?” Starting from drawings or digital files, we’ll use direct methods to expose images on our screens, and students will learn how to screenprint with or without dedicated equipment. All levels. Printmaking studio.

Studio artist, founder of Little Chair Printing (Portland, OR); creator of the bicycle screenprinting shop, which she has used for live printing of T-shirts and poster at protests and community events; created an exhibition with students at Sweet Briar College (VA) during a two-week residency; leader of small and large screenprinting workshops including Open Door and OutMaine, both at Haystack (ME). 

littlechairprinting.com | @littlechairprinting 

PHOTOGRAPHY SUMMER SESSION 1
MAY 28–JUNE 2, 2023

Tokie Rome-Taylor
Cyanotype: Alternative Process Image-Making

This fun, experimental cyanotype workshop will use two photosensitive chemicals and light to make distinctly blue images on various materials—from paper to fabrics. We’ll create imagery with organic materials and explore how to make and print from digital negatives. And we’ll combine these processes by collaging negatives and objects. Further creative possibilities will be explored through the use of wet cyanotype on both wet and dry substrates. Bring digital image files along with any ephemeral items, like feathers and flowers, that you may want to incorporate. If time permits, we’ll also explore print embellishments. All levels.

Studio artist: exhibitions: The Wren’s Nest (Atlanta), APG Gallery (Atlanta), Carnegie Hall (NYC), Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago), Griffin Museum of Photography (MA); collections: Southeastern Museum of Photography (FL), Fralin Museum (VA), Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia; representation: Amika Dawkins Gallery (Atlanta), Spalding Nix Gallery (Atlanta). 

tokietaylorstudio.com | @tokietstudio

METALS SUMMER SESSION 1
MAY 28–JUNE 2, 2023

Deb Karash
Introduction to Jewelry Fabrication

Exciting jewelry can be made in many ways with a vast array of materials, and without a lot of equipment. Each student will create a suite of mixed-metal jewelry (earrings, pendant, cuff bracelet) with an emphasis on creating well-crafted pieces that relate to each other. Our discussions will center on designing through simplification, abstraction, and creating interest with volume and texture. Working with copper, bronze, and silver, we’ll use cold connections to join metals and add nonmetallic materials like fabric, plastic, and wood. Beginning level. Lower metals studio.

Studio artist; teaching: Arrowmont (TN), Silvera Jewelry School (CA), Denver Jewelry Studio; exhibitions: Blowing Rock Museum of Art and History (NC), solo show at Wesleyan College (GA); publications: Penland Book of Jewelry; 500 Necklaces (Lark Books).

debkarash.com | @drawingonmetal
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METALS SUMMER SESSION 1
MAY 28–JUNE 2, 2023

Michael Nashef
Concreation

We’ll explore the use of alternative materials—particularly concrete/cement—in jewelry and small metal objects. Students will learn to use color dyes in conjunction with concrete to create colorful pieces. We’ll use traditional and advanced mold-making techniques with 3D-printed materials. We’ll also cover sawing, soldering, the basics of jewelry-making, and other processes as we explore and create unique designs. All levels. No 3D printing experience needed. Upper metals studio.

Studio artist, instructor at Western Michigan University; other teaching: Kendall College of Art and Design (MI), Kalamazoo Institute of Art (MI), Touchstone (PA); exhibitions: Museum of Arts and Design (NYC), Rhode Island I.M.A.G.I.N.E.s Peace, Metalwerx (MA), Lowell Arts Gallery (MI), Peninsula School of Art (WI), South Bend Museum of Art (IN); collection: Museum of Arts and Design (NYC); publications: Jewelry and Metals Survey, New Bracelets (Promopress). 

nashefdesigns.com | @nashefm

IRON SUMMER SESSION 1
MAY 28–JUNE 2, 2023

Greg Gehner
Hand Hammer Essentials

Starting with building a fire and getting acquainted with the tools, we’ll explore the basic elements of forging iron. We’ll focus on gaining control of hand tools at the anvil for thoughtful and successful forgings. Daily demonstrations followed by individual practice to refine skills will lead to the creation of small, functional household items. Processes covered will include tapering, spreading, upsetting, mass isolation, fullering, punching, and drifting. This workshop will be perfect for the first-time blacksmith or for those who want a forging refresher. Beginning level. 

Owner/operator of Transit Forge (PA); teaching: Center for Metal Arts (PA), Touchstone (PA); representation: Contemporary Craft Pittsburgh (PA), Carnegie Museum of Art Store (Pittsburgh); recent exhibition: Carnegie Museum of Art (Pittsburgh); publications: 500 Tables (Lark), 500 Chairs (Lark), From Fire to Form: Sculpture from the Modern Blacksmith and Metalsmith, Ironwork Today 3 (Schiffer).

transitforge.com | @ggehner

GLASS SUMMER SESSION 1
MAY 28–JUNE 2, 2023

Megan Stelljes
Lighthearted

Glowing:
1) emitting visible light
2) rich and warm in color
3) showing radiance of health, excitement, etc. 

Let’s go for all three! 

In this workshop we’ll explore traditional neon pattern making, tube bending, and creating expression through light. Working with glass tubing and torches, we’ll learn how to translate drawings into illuminated lines. Each student can expect to leave with one finished piece filled with gas and electrified. All levels. Neon studio. 

Studio artist: teaching Pilchuck (WA), FOCI (Minneapolis, UrbanGlass (NYC); exhibitions: Museum of Neon Art (Los Angeles), Heller Gallery (NYC), Traver Gallery (Seattle), Sabbia Gallery (Sydney, Australia), Corning Museum (NY). 

meganstelljes.com | @meganstelljes

GLASS SUMMER SESSION 1
MAY 28–JUNE 2, 2023

Christa Westbrook
Introduction to Glassblowing

If you have ever wanted to create something from molten glass, this is the workshop for you! We’ll cover the basics of glassblowing with fun and exciting skill-building exercises: from gathering glass at the furnace to a variety of shaping techniques. Students can expect to get straightforward knowledge of solid shapes, cups, bowls, and many other glass techniques. Beginning level. Hot-glass studio. 

Studio artist, former studio coordinator at Corning Museum of Glass (NY); teaching: The Studio at Corning (NY). SiNaCa Studios School of Glass (TX), Dallas Glass Art; exhibitions: 171 Cedar Arts Center (NY), Norman Eppink Gallery (KS), Emporia Arts Council (KS).

@xristawestbrook | @glamazonglass

DRAWING AND PAINTING SUMMER SESSION 1
MAY 28–JUNE 2, 2023

Leeah Joo
Trompe L’oeil Oil Painting

Learn to create lifelike realism with oil paint. We’ll begin with a brief study of historical and contemporary trompe l’oeil painters to analyze different methods. Demonstrations will cover creating ideal set-ups, manipulating light and shadow, and a variety of paint applications to create dimensional illusions. Beginning students will build fundamental painting skills while experienced painters can work to refine or master hyper-realistic effects. We’ll create a deep box set-up and a shallow shadow box set-up, and, depending on skill level, students will complete two or three paintings. All levels. 

Adjunct professor at Southern Connecticut State University at Paier College (CT); other teaching: Kansas City Art Institute, Maryland Institute College of Art, Hartford Art School, Fairfield University; exhibitions: Andrew Bae Gallery (IL), Arcadia Contemporary (NYC); representation Sugarlift Gallery (NYC),  Arcadia Contemporary (NYC).

leeahjoo.com | @leeahjoo

  

CLAY SUMMER SESSION 1
MAY 28–JUNE 2, 2023

Rich Brown
Throwing with Intention

This workshop will be a deep look into throwing functional pottery. With a focus on the mental preparation for throwing, we’ll aspire to being present and intentional as each piece is created. Students will learn about throwing repetitive forms efficiently, and we’ll consider how to use pottery for self-reflection and for learning to be intentional with life as well as with clay. We’ll make cylinders, bulbous forms, and bowls. Bisque fire only. Beginning level. Upper clay studio.

Studio artist; teaching: Pottery32 (GA), Clay by the Bay (San Francisco), Saville Studio (GA); Clay Challenge 2022 residency (WA); exhibitions: Louisiana State University Glassel Gallery, De Sousa Slay Gallery (GA), Eutectic Gallery (Portland, OR), Clay to Table (online); representation: Clay Art Center (NY), Mark of the Potter (GA). 

pottery32.com | @pottery32

BOOKS & PAPER SUMMER SESSION 1
MAY 28–JUNE 2, 2023

Steph Rue
Korean Paper + Textiles

This workshop will explore the intersection of handmade Korean paper (hanji) and textile. Starting with raw dak (mulberry) fiber, we’ll make hanji using a modified Korean sheetforming method and then manipulate our handmade sheets in a variety of ways, including natural dyeing, felting, spinning into thread, and stitching like fabric. We’ll also cover methods for constructing a paper bojagi (patchwork textile) using scraps and samples generated during the workshop. There will be daily demonstrations and some lectures, but most of the workshop will be dedicated to experimentation and play. All levels. Papermaking studio.

Studio artist; teaching: Mills College (CA), San Francisco Center for the Book (CA), Focus on Book Arts (OR); fellowships: Fulbright Research Grant (Korea), Kala Art Institute Parent Artist Residency (CA); collections: Yale University (CT), Mills College (CA), Tufts University (MA), Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (WA).

stephrue.com | @sjrue

Textiles Spring One-Week Session Three
March 11 – May 4

Martha Clippinger
Intuitive Geometries

Rather than plan and execute a quilt with precise cutting and predetermined patterns, students in this workshop will use their intuition. We’ll study our fabrics, noting their colors and textures, and consider potential arrangements. During the process of piecing, participants will be encouraged to divide, add, split, shift, flip, and turn their compositions into new designs. The broken patterns and irregular symmetries of these intuitive geometries will produce quilts that are full of color, texture, and most of all, rhythm. All levels. NOTE: Textiles workshops are taught in walk-up studios accessible by a stair lift. Code S01TA

Studio artist; grants and awards: American Academy of Arts and Letters Purchase Award, Fulbright-Garcia Robles Research Grant (Mexico); residencies: MacDowell Colony (NH), Edward F. Albee Foundation (NY), Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation (NYC); representation: Elizabeth Harris Gallery (NYC).

marthaclippinger.com

Photo Spring One-Week Session Three
March 11 – May 4

Martha Clippinger
Intuitive Geometries

Rather than plan and execute a quilt with precise cutting and predetermined patterns, students in this workshop will use their intuition. We’ll study our fabrics, noting their colors and textures, and consider potential arrangements. During the process of piecing, participants will be encouraged to divide, add, split, shift, flip, and turn their compositions into new designs. The broken patterns and irregular symmetries of these intuitive geometries will produce quilts that are full of color, texture, and most of all, rhythm. All levels. Code S01TA

Studio artist; grants and awards: American Academy of Arts and Letters Purchase Award, Fulbright-Garcia Robles Research Grant (Mexico); residencies: MacDowell Colony (NH), Edward F. Albee Foundation (NY), Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation (NYC); representation: Elizabeth Harris Gallery (NYC).

marthaclippinger.com

Iron Spring One-Week Session Three
March 11 – May 4

Martha Clippinger
Intuitive Geometries

Rather than plan and execute a quilt with precise cutting and predetermined patterns, students in this workshop will use their intuition. We’ll study our fabrics, noting their colors and textures, and consider potential arrangements. During the process of piecing, participants will be encouraged to divide, add, split, shift, flip, and turn their compositions into new designs. The broken patterns and irregular symmetries of these intuitive geometries will produce quilts that are full of color, texture, and most of all, rhythm. All levels. Code S01TA

Studio artist; grants and awards: American Academy of Arts and Letters Purchase Award, Fulbright-Garcia Robles Research Grant (Mexico); residencies: MacDowell Colony (NH), Edward F. Albee Foundation (NY), Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation (NYC); representation: Elizabeth Harris Gallery (NYC).

marthaclippinger.com

Drawing & Painting Spring One-Week Session Three
April 22 – 28

Martha Clippinger
Intuitive Geometries

Rather than plan and execute a quilt with precise cutting and predetermined patterns, students in this workshop will use their intuition. We’ll study our fabrics, noting their colors and textures, and consider potential arrangements. During the process of piecing, participants will be encouraged to divide, add, split, shift, flip, and turn their compositions into new designs. The broken patterns and irregular symmetries of these intuitive geometries will produce quilts that are full of color, texture, and most of all, rhythm. All levels. Code S01TA

Studio artist; grants and awards: American Academy of Arts and Letters Purchase Award, Fulbright-Garcia Robles Research Grant (Mexico); residencies: MacDowell Colony (NH), Edward F. Albee Foundation (NY), Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation (NYC); representation: Elizabeth Harris Gallery (NYC).

marthaclippinger.com

Metals Spring One-Week Session Two
April 8 – 14

Martha Clippinger
Intuitive Geometries

Rather than plan and execute a quilt with precise cutting and predetermined patterns, students in this workshop will use their intuition. We’ll study our fabrics, noting their colors and textures, and consider potential arrangements. During the process of piecing, participants will be encouraged to divide, add, split, shift, flip, and turn their compositions into new designs. The broken patterns and irregular symmetries of these intuitive geometries will produce quilts that are full of color, texture, and most of all, rhythm. All levels. Code S01TA

Studio artist; grants and awards: American Academy of Arts and Letters Purchase Award, Fulbright-Garcia Robles Research Grant (Mexico); residencies: MacDowell Colony (NH), Edward F. Albee Foundation (NY), Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation (NYC); representation: Elizabeth Harris Gallery (NYC).

marthaclippinger.com

Iron Spring One-Week Session Two
April 8 – 14

Martha Clippinger
Intuitive Geometries

Rather than plan and execute a quilt with precise cutting and predetermined patterns, students in this workshop will use their intuition. We’ll study our fabrics, noting their colors and textures, and consider potential arrangements. During the process of piecing, participants will be encouraged to divide, add, split, shift, flip, and turn their compositions into new designs. The broken patterns and irregular symmetries of these intuitive geometries will produce quilts that are full of color, texture, and most of all, rhythm. All levels. Code S01TA

Studio artist; grants and awards: American Academy of Arts and Letters Purchase Award, Fulbright-Garcia Robles Research Grant (Mexico); residencies: MacDowell Colony (NH), Edward F. Albee Foundation (NY), Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation (NYC); representation: Elizabeth Harris Gallery (NYC).

marthaclippinger.com

Glass Spring One-Week Session Two
April 8 – 14

Hayden Wilson
Blowing Glass, Blowing Minds

This introductory workshop will focus on the fundamentals of glassblowing. Geared toward those with little or no experience with glass, we’ll cover the proper use of equipment and tools to achieve a solid understanding of this amazing material. We’ll discuss the various methods used to achieve basic shapes and use these as a springboard to launch us into the endless possibilities of molten sand. Students are encouraged to bring an open mind as we make and break our way through a week of wonder. Beginning level. Studio fee: $25. Code S02GA

Studio artist and studio manager at the North Carolina Glass Center; visiting artist residencies: University of North Carolina-Asheville, University of Louisville (KY); representation: Blue Spiral (NC), Habatat Galleries (MI), Kittrell Riffkind (TX).

haydendakotawilson.com

Clay Spring One-Week Session Two
April 8-14

Martha Clippinger
Intuitive Geometries

Rather than plan and execute a quilt with precise cutting and predetermined patterns, students in this workshop will use their intuition. We’ll study our fabrics, noting their colors and textures, and consider potential arrangements. During the process of piecing, participants will be encouraged to divide, add, split, shift, flip, and turn their compositions into new designs. The broken patterns and irregular symmetries of these intuitive geometries will produce quilts that are full of color, texture, and most of all, rhythm. All levels. Code S01TA

Studio artist; grants and awards: American Academy of Arts and Letters Purchase Award, Fulbright-Garcia Robles Research Grant (Mexico); residencies: MacDowell Colony (NH), Edward F. Albee Foundation (NY), Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation (NYC); representation: Elizabeth Harris Gallery (NYC).

marthaclippinger.com

Mark Tucker
Natural-Light Portraiture with Digital Cameras

Photography Spring One-Week Session 2:
April 9 – 15, 2017

This portraiture workshop will increase students’ skill in working with people—how to approach people to gain permission to photograph them, and how to work with and guide subjects to get the photo you are after—and cover the techniques needed for making a compelling image. We’ll also explore previsualization of the image, and how to be technically prepared to make that picture. We’ll cover finding good light, bounce lighting, composition, camera settings, color balance, and digital printing. Intermediate/advanced: students should have working knowledge of Photoshop and Lightroom and the operation of a DSLR camera including manual mode. Code S02P

Commercial lifestyle and portrait photographer; teaching: Penland; clients: Amtrak, Jack Daniels, Eli Lilly, Novartis AARP, State Farm Insurance, HarperCollins Publishers, Penguin Books, Colonial Williamsburg, Alabama Tourism.

marktucker.com

Photo Spring One-Week Session 1:
March 25 – 31

Martha Clippinger
Intuitive Geometries

Rather than plan and execute a quilt with precise cutting and predetermined patterns, students in this workshop will use their intuition. We’ll study our fabrics, noting their colors and textures, and consider potential arrangements. During the process of piecing, participants will be encouraged to divide, add, split, shift, flip, and turn their compositions into new designs. The broken patterns and irregular symmetries of these intuitive geometries will produce quilts that are full of color, texture, and most of all, rhythm. All levels. Code S01TA

Studio artist; grants and awards: American Academy of Arts and Letters Purchase Award, Fulbright-Garcia Robles Research Grant (Mexico); residencies: MacDowell Colony (NH), Edward F. Albee Foundation (NY), Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation (NYC); representation: Elizabeth Harris Gallery (NYC).

marthaclippinger.com

Pierce Healy
Hand Engraving: Pattern & Texture

Metals Spring One-Week Session 1:
March 26 – April 1, 2017

This workshop will give students a basic understanding of the tools, techniques, and materials used in hand engraving. We’ll cover setting up, sharpening, and polishing the tools of the craft; holding devices and methods; marking out and transfer techniques; and the cutting of metal. We’ll also explore combined techniques and DIY low-tech texture-making methods. This practical short course welcomes everyone from complete novices to practiced metalsmiths, crafters, or printers who wish to add new skills to their repertoire. All levels. Code S01MB

Studio artist; teaching: Pierce Healy Studio (Dublin), National College of Art and Design (Dublin); residencies: Sim (Iceland), Arteles Center (Finland), National College of Art and Design (Dublin); exhibitions: National Craft Gallery (Ireland), The Scottish Gallery (Scotland), Solomon Gallery (Dublin), Velvet da Vinci (San Francisco).

piercehealystudio.com