Workshops
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Mosaic Art Deco Table Lamp (11/15)
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Chunky Blanket (11/23) —RESCHEDULED
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Holiday Block Printing Party (12/7)
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Needle Felted Holiday Penguin (12/21) —NEW!
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Image Transfer Using a Gelli Plate (1/18) —NEW!
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Note: ​​​When you successfully register for a workshop, a receipt for your purchase will be emailed to you. If you do not receive a receipt, your registration is NOT confirmed. Please contact us.
Needle Felt Painting: Sleeping Kitty
Date: Saturday, 11/2
Time: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $87 (Members), $95 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Irene Heckel-Volpe
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Materials & Tools Needed: All materials supplied.
Shhh! This adorable “painted” kitty looks—and feels!—so real you may be afraid you’ll wake it. There’s no need to worry, though, as it’s actually made from fiber! Join fiber artist Irene Heckel-Volpe as she shows you how to create your own two-dimensional needle felted sleeping kitty in this fun half-day workshop!
You’ll begin with a sheet of partially felted wool and a simple photo of a peaceful, sleeping cat. Then, you’ll attempt to recreate the picture by “painting it” in fiber—using your creative license, of course! In the process, you’ll learn how to blend fibers to create shading and depth to bring your kitty portrait to life.
You’ll leave the class with a beautiful 8”x10” painting suitable for framing. You can keep your piece for yourself or give it to a friend or loved one. It makes the PURRfect holiday gift for the cat lover on your list!
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Mosaic Art Deco Table Lamp
Date: Friday, 11/15
Time: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (includes 1 hour break for lunch)
Workshop Fee: $158 (Members), $170 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Linda Pannullo
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Materials & Tools Needed: All materials supplied.
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If you like doing puzzles, you'll love doing mosaics! In this fun and very colorful workshop, you’ll experiment with the unique effects that transparency, light, and color create with mosaic on glass.
In just a few hours, mosaic artist Linda Pannullo will teach you how to turn a 7” glass block into a beautiful, art deco-style table lamp. In the process, you’ll learn how to design a simple, geometric mosaic, how to cut glass, and how to adhere glass to a substrate.
At the end of the class, Linda will also demonstrate how to grout your mosaic and give you a grouting kit and instruction sheet so you can finish your piece at home.
Your finished lamp will convey the same beauty and qualities of stained glass but will be assembled using a much easier and quicker process. If you’re looking for a unique holiday gift, this is it!
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Chunky Blanket
Date: Saturday, 11/23
Time: 1:00–5:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $72 (Members), $80 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Pam Robbins
Skill Level: All levels
Materials & Tools Needed: 5-6 skeins of “chunky” yarn, such as Bernat Blanket Big yarn or Yarn Bee Eternal Bliss yarn. (Additional information about purchasing yarn will be provided upon registration.)
Looking for a great holiday gift? You’ve probably seen these super soft, super snuggly blankets in your favorite home goods store for $75-$100 or more. Now you can make your own for a lot less, once you learn the technique. No knitting experience necessary!
Purple Crayon Owner (and non-knitter) Pam Robbins will step you through the process. First, she’ll show you how to “cast on” to start your project. Then, you’ll learn how to “knit” your blanket until it’s approximately 45”x 60”. Finally, Pam will show you how to “bind off” your piece to give it a professional look. And you’ll do all of this using just your hands; no needles required!
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Holiday Block Printing Party
Date: Saturday, 12/7
Time: 1:00-5:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $92 (Members), $100 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Kelly Reese
Skill Level: All
Materials & Tools Needed: Carving tool with multiple V and U nibs, such as this one from Michaels or this one from Amazon. All other materials supplied, including carving block, ink, roll of craft paper, 4 cards, gift tags, two handmade truffles and a glass of red or white wine.
A nice roll of wrapping paper can easily cost $5-$10, and a decent card can be even more than that. This holiday season, skip the Hallmark store and make your own block-printed wrapping paper, gift tags, and cards instead! In this delightful—and delicious—workshop, you’ll learn basic block printing techniques while enjoying scrumptious handmade truffles and a glass of red or white wine.
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While you indulge your tastebuds, artist and printmaker, Kelly Reese, will demonstrate how to design and carve a basic relief block print. After practicing these techniques, you’ll print a roll of holiday wrapping paper and a set of matching gift tags and greeting cards. You’ll go home with lots of gift-wrapping supplies, as well as the skills to make additional block prints on your own.
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No drawing skills required. All you need is a desire to try something new—and have a great time!
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Needle Felted Holiday Penguin
Date: Saturday, 12/21
Time: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $87 (Members), $95 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Irene Heckel-Volpe
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Materials & Tools Needed: All materials supplied.
Whether you choose to put a Santa hat, yarmulke, or no hat on this this super cute needle felted penguin, he (or she!) is sure to get you into the holiday spirit! Join us for this fun, half-day workshop with fiber artist Irene Heckel-Volpe.
In just a few hours, you’ll learn the basics of needle felting, including what fibers are appropriate for creating a needle felted structure, how to build a three-dimensional piece, and how to embellish creations by adding details.
You’ll leave the class with an adorable 5” (approximately) free-standing penguin that will make a charming addition to any holiday décor!
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Image Transfer Using a Gelli Plate
Date: Saturday, 1/18
Time: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $82 (Members); $90 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Kristen Grady
Skill Level: Confident Beginner to Intermediate*
Materials & Tools Needed: 8x10 gelli plate, brayer, and scissors. Students are also encouraged to bring a few of their favorite acrylic paints, as well as magazines or laser copies of images they may want to work with. (If you bring laser copies of images, you may want to bring multiple copies.) All other materials supplied.
If you’re familiar with gelli printing, you know how easy and fun creating vibrant, one-of-a-kind monoprints can be! But did you know you can also use your gelli plate to do image transfers? The process may look easy on YouTube, but it actually requires quite a bit of technique and practice. You’ll get plenty of both in this fun, half-day workshop!
After lots of trial and error, gelli printing expert Kristen Grady has found a reliable way to get an image from the plate to the page [almost] every time! She’ll teach you the secrets to consistent success, including:
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The best type of images to use
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Where to find appropriate images
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The proper amount of paint to use
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The proper drying time between steps
Kristen will also offer opportunities to learn additional skills and techniques at the end of class, such as how to add texture and multiple colors and layers to your work.
You’ll leave the workshop with lots of samples and the confidence to do image transfers on your own.
*Although beginners are welcome to attend the workshop, limited time will be spent reviewing the basics of gelli printing. If you’ve never gelli printed before, please contact us before the workshop so Kristen can give you some tips and pointers.
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