PAPER – SUMMER SESSION 5
July 14-26, 2024 (11 STUDIO DAYS)
Jiyoung Chung
Joomchi and Beyond

In this workshop students will explore joomchi, a traditional Korean process for making textured, handmade paper using water and eager hands. We will cover its history, practice, and role in Korean society; learn the basic techniques; and discuss its adaptations into a contemporary art form. The strong and painterly textured surfaces of joomchi are created by layering and agitating hanji (Korean mulberry paper). Its applications are diverse and it can be incorporated into surface design, collage, new ways of drawing, or unconventional body ornaments. Joomchi can also be used to create sculptural objects that may be functional or fine-art oriented. All levels. 

Studio artist; teaching: Arrowmont (TN), Penland, 92nd St. Y (NYC), Pyramid Atlantic Center (MD); 33 solo exhibitions in Korea, US, Australia, France, Finland, Romania, and UK; curator for International Korean/American Joomchi Exhibition in France, Korea, and US; Gold Award at Smithsonian Craft Show (DC), Award of Excellence at American Craft Council Baltimore Show; Silver Prize at 8th Cheongju International Craft Competition (Korea); collection: Museum of Arts and Design (NYC); author of Joomchi and Beyond.

January 15 – Regular enrollment opens

CLAY – SUMMER SESSION 5
July 14-26, 2024 (11 STUDIO DAYS)
Eva Kwong
Simple and Complex: Color and Form

This workshop will explore color and form in salt-glazed ceramics. We will make simple and complex forms by throwing, handbuilding, altering, and combining multiple parts. Colored slips, underglazes, and glazes will be used to investigate both monochromatic and complicated color relationships. Layering, blending, stenciling, stamping, sgraffito, impasto, and more will add surface complexity. Salt-firing to cone 6 will extend our investigation of color and surface. We will also fire in electric kilns. All levels. Upper clay studio.

Studio artist; retired faculty from Kent State University (OH); other teaching: Anderson Ranch (CO), Arrowmont (TN), Ox-Bow (MI), Rhode Island School of Design, Peters Valley (NJ); NCECA Excellence in Teaching Award; collections: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Crocker Art Museum (CA), Cranbrook Museum (MI), Cleveland Clinic, Northern Clay Center (Minneapolis); representation: Solway Gallery (Cincinnati). 

evakwong.com | @evakwongart
Jan 15 – Regular enrollment opens

CLAY – SUMMER SESSION 5
July 14-26, 2024 (11 STUDIO DAYS)
Shiyuan Xu
Playing with Paperclay

Paperclay is a forgiving material that has been widely used by ceramic artists over the years for both functional work and sculpture. In this workshop students will gain basic knowledge of paperclay and its properties.They will learn to prepare and manage their own porcelain paperclay and will also play with colored paperclay. We will experiment with various structural forms and work with handbuilding techniques such as pinching, slab and coil building, slip-trailing, and dipping found objects to create forms. The workshop will include daily demonstrations, discussions of contemporary artworks, and individual meetings. Electric firing. Basic handbuilding skills will be helpful, but this workshop is open to all levels. Lower clay studio. 

Studio artist; teaching: Waubonsee Community College (IL), Lillstreet Art Center (Chicago), Lawrence Art Center (KS), Houston Community College, Arizona State University (AZ); residencies: Lillstreet Art Center (Chicago), Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Archie Bray Foundation (MT); collections: Korea Ceramic Foundation, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts (TX), National Museum of Slovenia (Slovenia); representation: Sherry Leedy Contemporary (KCMO), Ting-Ying Gallery (UK).

shiyuanxu.com | @shiyuanxu129
Jan 15 – Regular enrollment opens

DRAWING/PAINTING – SUMMER SESSION 5
July 14-26, 2024 (11 STUDIO DAYS)
Tonya D. Lee
Color Theory and Abstraction

This workshop will explore the intersection between color theory and abstraction. From Newton to Goethe to Albers, we will study the teachings and methods of color scientists, artists, and theorists as a foundation for understanding the physical, psychological, and cultural aspects of color. Then we will create a series of abstract images—through drawing, painting, low-tech printmaking, and collage—rooted in color theory. We will have daily demonstrations, discussions of historical and contemporary relevance, and plenty of time for personal exploration. All levels. 

Studio artist, instructional technology and online learning coordinator at Moore College of Art (PA), color theory expert at Art Institute of Pittsburgh; teaching: Fairfield University (CT), Monmouth University (NJ); exhibitions: Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art (FL), J. Johnson Gallery (FL), D. M. Allison (TX). 

tonyadlee.com | @tonya_d_lee
Jan 15 – Regular enrollment opens

GLASS – SUMMER SESSION 5
July 14-26, 2024 (11 STUDIO DAYS)
Jin Hongo and Robert Lewis
Color and Form

In this workshop we will design works using a palette of colors made in Penland’s color furnace. These colors will create parameters for the design and form of our sculpture and functional work. A mix and match approach to making work will let us focus on our conversation and analysis around basic principles of design, refining proportions, ergonomics, and how process can inspire concepts. We will cover both blown and solid forms. Collaboration is highly encouraged. All levels. Hot glass studio.

Jin: head professor at Toyama Institute of Glass Art (Japan), director at Toyoma Glass Studio (Japan); other teaching: Pilchuck (WA), Haystack (ME), The Glass Furnace (Istanbul), Rochester Institute of Technology (NY), Tokyo University of the Arts; collections: Toyama Glass Art Museum (Japan), Notojima Glass Art Museum (Japan), Nizayama Forest Art Museum (Japan), Contemporary Glass Art Museum in Eskisehir (Turkey). 

jinhongo.com

Robert: studio artist; teaching: Toyama Institute of Glass Art (Japan), Haystack (ME), Penland, UrbanGlass (NYC), Pilchuck (WA), Pittsburgh Glass Center, Pratt Fine Arts Center (WA), The Ohio State University, Alberta University of the Arts, University of Calgary. 

@bertolewis
Oct 15 – Nov 15: Scholarship applications accepted
Jan 15 – Regular enrollment opens

GLASS – SUMMER SESSION 5
July 14-26, 2024 (11 STUDIO DAYS)
Norwood Viviano
Kiln Casting: Combining Digital and Traditional

Experimentation is the key to broadening how we approach our studio practice. This workshop will foster experimentation by combining traditional kilncasting with Rhino 3D computer modeling software, 3D printing, and 3D scanning, facilitating a hybrid approach to making. Through demonstrations, discussions, and research, students will be encouraged and supported as they develop individual projects using new technology and kilncasting. We will also cover rubber and plaster investment mold making, wax working, and firing/annealing schedules. All levels. Kiln studio.

NOTE: Students in this workshop should bring a laptop computer if they can. If you are enrolled and cannot bring a computer, please contact Nadia Massoud at studio_operations@penland.org.

Associate professor at Grand Valley State University (MI); other teaching: Anderson Ranch (CO), Ox-Bow (MI), Pilchuck (WA), Bild-Werk Frauenau (Germany); residencies: Kohler Arts/Industry (WI), Museum of Glass (WA), Wheaton Arts (NJ); collections: Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Toledo Museum of Art, Corning Museum of Glass (NY), Renwick Gallery (DC), Shanghai Museum of Glass (China); representation: Heller Gallery. 

norwoodviviano.com | @norwoodviviano
Oct 15 – Nov 15: Scholarship applications accepted
Jan 15 – Regular enrollment opens

IRON – SUMMER SESSION 5
July 14-26, 2024 (11 STUDIO DAYS)
Sophie Glenn
Welding and Fabrication

This workshop will focus on the fundamentals of welding and steel fabrication for creating functional pieces and sculpture. We will make templates; learn about MIG/TIG welding and plasma cutting; explore steel’s plasticity with various bending and shaping tools, such as oxy-acetylene torch, swage blocks, slip roller, bending brake and English wheel; and work with other tools and machines. By the end of the session, each student will have fabricated a larger project showcasing all of their creativity and new metalworking skills. All levels.  

Studio artist; teaching: Arrowmont (TN), Appalachian Center for Craft (TN), Haystack (ME), Pocosin (NC); John D. Mineck Furniture Fellowship, Center for Emerging Visual Artists Fellowship (Philadelphia); residencies: Haystack Open Studio (ME), Appalachian Center for Craft (TN), Vermont Studio Center (VT); exhibitions: Blue Spiral 1 Gallery (NC), Museum for Art in Wood (PA), Fuller Craft Museum (MA), Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (TX), Mint Museum (NC).

www.sophieglenn.com | @arcburn_furniture
January 15 – Regular enrollment opens

METALS – SUMMER SESSION 5
July 14-26, 2024 (11 STUDIO DAYS)
Mary Hallam Pearse
Jewelry Journey: Lost and Found 

Learn the ancient art of lost-wax casting (and more) in this fast-paced workshop. We will begin by venturing down the road of direct casting from hard and soft wax, small-scale plastic objects, and anything tiny and combustible we gather along the way. From there we will navigate through rubber and plaster mold making. As we travel, you will be encouraged to merge and mix parts to create new forms. Although we will take the scenic route, you will know you have arrived when you have an understanding of centrifugal and vacuum casting, the ability to make multiples, an array of experiments, and a finished piece. We will also cover the basics of sawing, soldering, and finishing. All levels. Upper metals studio. Note: this workshop takes place in a studio that has stairs that compromise access. It is made partially accessible by a stair lift.

Associate professor at Lamar Dodd School of Art, University of Georgia; other teaching: Anderson Ranch (CO), 92nd Street Y (NYC), Kent State University (OH), Penland; exhibitions: Rhode Island College, Sieriaad: International Contemporary Jewellery Fair (Amsterdam); representation: J. Cotter Gallery (CO); publications: Metalsmith, Ornament, American Craft.

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January 15 – Regular enrollment opens

METALS – SUMMER SESSION 5
July 14-26, 2024 (11 STUDIO DAYS)
Anika Smulovitz
Adorning the Body

Interested in exploring unusual adornment? Curious about how material choices and placement can add content to your wearable artwork? In creating art for the body, we can examine content in a powerful and meaningful way that uses the body to activate the objects we create. As we make new works of adornment, we will consider the negative spaces on the body, how the body moves, and how wearable objects can accentuate or restrict that movement. We will play with site-specificity, kinetic elements, and material explorations. Technical instruction will support student interests and may include techniques such as sawing, filing, soldering, riveting, forming, etc. The emphasis will be on process, experimentation, and developing your work. A willingness to explore new ways of interpreting adornment is essential. All levels. Lower metals studio. 

Professor at Boise State University; Idaho Arts Commission Fellowship; artisan member of the Society of American Silversmiths; exhibitions: Chrysler Museum (VA), AdornAxis NYC Jewelry Week, Fuller Craft Museum (MA), Museo del Gioiello (Italy), Reinstein/Ross (NYC), Metal Museum (TN), Bellevue Arts Museum (WA); collections: Jewish Museum (NYC), Boise State University (ID), Barr Foundation (MA). 

anikasmulovitz.com | @anika.smulovitz

January 15 – Regular enrollment open

PHOTO/DRAWING/PAINTING – SUMMER SESSION 5
July 14-26, 2024 (11 STUDIO DAYS)
Jamie Wolfe
Drawn Animation

Learn to breathe life into your drawings with animation.This workshop will focus on frame-by-frame animation techniques using traditional tools, such as paper and light tables, and a variety of wet and dry mediums (paint, ink, colored pencil, charcoal, markers, gouache, pastel, etc.). We will give special attention to observation, gesture, and embracing the tangible qualities of physical materials. Students will learn pipelines for turning drawn frames into short videos and gifs using scanners, cameras, and Adobe software. You will leave with a deeper understanding of the principles of movement, three short animated loops, and the ability to continue creating animations at home. No experience with animation, drawing, or photography required. All levels. Photography studio.

Animation director; teaching: visiting faculty at CalArts Experimental Animation (CA), visiting lecturer at UCLA Design Media Arts; Sundance Makers Lab participant; film festivals: London International Animation Festival, Ottawa International Animation Festival, ANIMAFEST Zagreb (Croatia), Feinaki Beijing Animation Week, Anifilm International Animation Festival (Czech Republic).

jamiewolfe.com | @jamikwolfe
January 15 – Regular enrollment opens

PRINT/LETTERPRESS – SUMMER SESSION 5
July 14-26, 2024 (11 STUDIO DAYS)
Jay Ryan
Screenprinting for Humans

This workshop will introduce both novice and experienced screenprinters to a process suited for the production of large, consistent editions but at a hand-made scale. An emphasis on hand-drawing and hand-cut films will allow for exploration of the screenprinting process. An appreciation of impulsive decisions and mistake-making will be balanced with the goal of print consistency across the editions made during the workshop. Techniques will include the use of outlines and hand-drawn text, trapping and registration across multiple screens, layering transparent inks, and the use of gradients. We will cover the full process, from coating screens with photo-emulsion to exposure, setting up print stations, and cleaning up. All levels. Printmaking studio.

Studio artist, illustrator, muralist, painter; screenprinting business owner with 28 years experience making concert posters for nationally-known bands and under-appreciated local groups; Speedball Ink Demo Artist; founder of the “Flatstock” series of concert poster events; work has appeared on the sets of innumerable TV shows and films and the walls of thousands of dorm rooms worldwide; select printed work published in three volumes, including No One Told Me Not To Do This.

thebirdmachine.com | @thebirdmachine
January 15 – Regular enrollment opens

PRINT/LETTERPRESS/MIXED MEDIA – SUMMER SESSION 5
July 14-26, 2024 (11 STUDIO DAYS)
Julie Chen
The Movable Artist’s Book

This workshop will explore content, design, and production strategies for incorporating pop-ups and movable mechanisms in artist books. We will begin by completing a set of quick technical models as we cover the basic techniques involved in designing pop-ups and movables. Students will take their ideas through the mock-up process and learn how to create and/or adapt templates for cutting paper pieces on the laser cutter. Then we will explore quick and accessible techniques for using letterpress to print visual content. Students will create parts for a small edition with the goal of completing at least one copy of their book by the end of the session. In addition, everyone will design and produce a page spread for a collaborative movable book. Intermediate/advanced level: students should have experience with Adobe Illustrator; bookmaking and/or letterpress experience will be helpful. Letterpress studio.

NOTE: Students in this workshop should bring a laptop computer if they can. If you are enrolled and cannot bring a computer, please contact Nadia Massoud at studio_operations@penland.org.

Professor at University of Wisconsin-Madison; studio artist publishing under the Flying Fish Press Imprint; recent exhibitions: National Museum of Women in the Arts (DC), The Jack Ginsberg Centre for Book Arts at Wits Art Museum (Johannesburg); collections: Library of Congress (DC), Victoria and Albert Museum (London), Sir George Grey Special Collections, (NZ).

flyingfishpress.com | @flyingfishpress
January 15 – Regular enrollment opens

TEXTILES – SUMMER SESSION 5
July 14-26, 2024 (11 STUDIO DAYS)
Natalie Chanin
Creative Explorations in Textiles

This workshop will focus on fabric manipulation through embroidery, stenciling, patterning, and coloration. Students will learn to hand sew using artisan-inspired techniques, including appliqué and a variety of thread and embroidery work in contemporary embellishment methods. Using organic cotton jersey, we will explore inspiration, color, layout, and the creative process for fabric designs. Class members will complete sample blocks that can be used as references for larger projects or pieced together to create a range of products. Please note that this class will not focus on garment construction but on creative process and exploration. All levels. This workshop takes place in a third-floor walk-up studio that has partial access by a stair lift.

Founder and creative director of Alabama Chanin (AL), Project Threadways (AL), and School of Making (AL); author of six books, most recently Embroidery: Threads and Stories. 

alabamachanin.com | @alabamachaninlife
January 15 – Regular enrollment opens

TEXTILES – SUMMER SESSION 5
July 14-26, 2024 (11 STUDIO DAYS)
Samantha Bittman
The Woven Pattern

Students in this workshop will explore hand-weaving with a focus on pattern and creating weave drafts. We will begin with the basics of drafting using pencil and paper and then use these drafts to set up looms and weave. Woven patterns will be expanded through experimentation with different treadling sequences, tie-ups, improvisation, and color. As the workshop progresses, we will work with computer software that will function as a gateway to understanding how to read and manipulate patterns from drafting books. Beginning students will learn to wind their warps and set up their looms from scratch. More experienced weavers will have an opportunity for in-depth investigation of weave structures and the option of weaving on an 8-harness loom. All levels. This workshop takes place in a second-floor walk-up studio that has partial access by a stair lift.

NOTE: Students in this workshop should bring a laptop computer if they can. If you are enrolled and cannot bring a computer, please contact Nadia Massoud at studio_operations@penland.org.

Studio artist, founder of Catskill Weaving School (NY); teaching: Rhode Island School of Design, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Haystack (ME), Ox-Bow (MI); residencies: Josef and Anni Albers Foundation (CT), Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program (NYC), Skowhegan (ME); recent solo exhibitions: Ronchini (London), Andrew Rafacz  (Chicago), Morgan Lehman (NYC), Greenpoint Terminal Gallery (NYC).  

samanthabittman.com | @samantha_bittman
January 15 – Regular enrollment opens

WOOD – SUMMER SESSION 5
July 14-26, 2024 (11 STUDIO DAYS)
Robell Awake and Charlie Ryland
A Poynor Chair: From Logs to Ladderbacks

This workshop will be a deep dive into the tools and techniques used in the design and construction of ladderback chairs. Our exploration of the form will be based on one of the most influential examples: the classic side chair pioneered by Richard Poyner and his family. We will split parts from freshly felled logs, shape them using drawknives and spokeshaves, and join them with a combination of traditional and modern techniques. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of wood’s natural structure and movement and a perspective on designing and building objects without the need for straight, flat, or square surfaces. Although most of the work will be done with hand tools, we will discuss options for working with power tools as well as kiln-dried lumber. Seat weaving will be demonstrated; students are welcome to bring their own weaving material. The work is physically demanding, but this workshop is open to all levels. 

Robell: studio artist; teaching: Center for Furniture Craftsmanship (ME), Arrowmont (TN); recent exhibitions: Center for Craft (NC), Verso (NY), North Bennet Street School (MA).

robellawake.com | @robellawake

Charlie: studio artist; teaching: North Bennet Street School (MA), Sterling College (VT), University of Rio Grande (OH), Arrowmont (TN), Pine Croft (KY), Florida School of Woodworking (FL), Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking (CT), North House Folk School (MN); residencies: Arrowmont (TN); Craft Research Fellowship from Center for Craft (NC).

@charlie.ryland
January 15 – Regular enrollment opens