offerings fall/winter 2007

There is a new interest in the age old art of natural dyeing using plants, barks and nuts. Learn to identify which plants produce permanent colors and how to get many color variations from just one plant. This will be a demonstration of how to prepare the dyestuff, scour and mordant the yarn and run a dye bath. I will also demonstrate how additional shades can be created by post - mordanting.

Students will receive samples, printed instructions and a resource list so they can try their own dyeing at home. No experience necessary.

Brushwork is experiencing the moment brush, ink and paper meet.
For a few hours let your mind relax and become calm.

What is your own personal collage style?

Mysterious? Zany? Spiritual? Sentimental?

Not Sure? Come find out!

What is your own personal collage style?

Mysterious? Zany? Spiritual? Sentimental?

Not Sure? Come find out!

Interested in experiencing a fun afternoon exploring the basics of making fused glass objects? This workshop offers an introduction into the world of warm glass. You will come away with two items that you have designed and created including a magnet or small sun catcher and a small plate.

All materials and equipment will be provided. No experience necessary.

Learn how to make beautiful fused glass in this fun, skill-building workshop! This 2-day workshop will introduce you to the glass fusing process by melting layers of glass in the kiln. You will learn the basics of how to cut glass, what happens in the kiln and when it happens.

Each student will design and produce a minimum of 4 projects, such as a set of magnets, a small plate, a candle shelter or a vase. We will view a slide show of selected works of contemporary fused glass artists, exploring some of the possibilities of this medium.

Brushwork is Experiencing the moment brush, ink and paper meet. For a few hours let your mind relax and become calm. In this three hour class we will explore smaller traditional and non traditional brushes as well as styles of mark making. Learn how to grind ink, hold a traditional Asian brush and create a few brushworks. Bring home your own BrushWorks! The ink is permanent please wear dark or old clothes.  artist website: www.brushheart.com