Workshops

I have been teaching for over 25 years in many different settings include classrooms, art centers and museums.  I teach multiple subjects and love helping my students explore new mediums. My classes are about the process of creating, we have fun, we experiment, play good music and eat delicious food.  Coming to my studio for a class is a full sensory experience!  

I want my students to enjoy creating and open themselves up to infinite possibilities.  One of my goals as an artist is to be working at something I love well into my nineties!  I have a photo of Georgia O’Keefe in my studio at ninety and she looks focused and able. I want to instill in my students a love of art and making something with their hands. 

If you and a friend have a medium you would like to explore contact me and LET’S SET UP A CLASS.

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Available Studio Classes

Silk — Silk dying from large to small! Students may create silk scarves or use a very large frame to create their own textile.  I will supply all the silk, dyes and wax as well as steam the silk to set the color. 

Mixed Media — Work on multiple skins or 2-D layers with painting, collage, drawing and carving. Students will sculpt these skins into a 3-D original creation using and armature.  Found objects, paper, fabric and metal are just a few of the materials used. Advanced class will include welding!

Encaustics — Learn the art of working in hot wax. Students will burn and fuse lawyers of colored wax into stunning abstract work. Students will learn to paint and carve in layers. Ghosting, collage and shellac techniques will all be explored. 

Ceramics — Explore hand building with clay.  Students may create anything they desire and can continue their work from beginning shapes to more advanced work.  Give me a call and let’s create a class for you!

Altered Books — Learn techniques for deconstructing and altering books!  Students will learn how to create secret compartments, pockets, pop ups and more!  Students will fold, draw, paint, stamp, stencil and create raised textures. 

 

Curtis Arts Center

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