Workshop Wednesdays

Susan Rollings will teach participants a wet felting technique. Each participant will make a small wool vessel approximately 6-8" in size using the wet felting technique taught in class. Participants should bring a towel and an apron that is water resistant. This workshop is limited to 12 participants.

Each participant will create a medium sized planter suitable for outdoor use. Participants should bring an old towel, fleece blanket (or similar) that will be encased in the cement, and disposable gloves to protect hands.  Wearing old clothes and shoes is recommended. Projects will need to dry for at least one day before being brought home. This workshop is limited to 10 participants.

Learn how to use plants and flowers to arrange a design on fabric! Participants will paint with light sensitive pigments. When exposed to sunlight, the plants and flowers will leave impressions onto the fabric for a unique nature-inspired wearable piece of art. Participants are welcomed to bring their own collection of plants if desired; although the instructor will furnish choices for them to use. This workshop is limited to 15 participants.

Repurpose an old paperback into a home fit for the Fae Folk. Participants will learn the folded book art technique to create the home structure, then learn how to create embellishments from books, magazines, and natural materials. If participants own a glue gun, they are encouraged to bring it to use, but some will be furnished to share during the class. Old paperbacks will be furnished, but participants are encouraged to bring their own if they wish, about 300 pages. This workshop is limited to 15 participants. 

Use highly pigmented alcohol ink to create unique designs on 3 ceramic tiles: two 4"x4" and one 6"x6" tile. These inks allow for beautiful abstract art to be created! Participants will learn different methods of applying and manipulating the ink. Tiles will need 24 hours to dry before a clear coating is applied for protection. Participants may pick up their projects two days after the class. This workshop is limited to 15 participants.

Learn how to create beautiful marbled designs on high quality paper using the suminagashi technique from Japan, which dates back to the 12th century. Inks are floated into water to produce highly textured designs that are then printed onto paper. This workshop is limited to 12 participants.

Learn how to use specialty felting needles and wool roving to create a 3-dimensional animal - an Adirondack themed bird or small mammal - approximately 5 inches tall. This craft entails use of very sharp needles, and is limited to ages 12 and up. This workshop is limited to 12 participants.

Learn how to use highly pigmented alcohol inks on specialized paper. Participants will use their paintings to construct a one-of-a-kind pendant. Participants will learn how to utilize other parts of their paintings to create a unique brooch too! This workshop is limited to 15 participants.