WORKSHOPS
BOOK ARTS WORKSHOPS
Making Book Cloth – CLASS IS FULL
Instructor: Paulette Rosen
Tuesday, June 22, 6:30-9:30
In this one session workshop you will learn the traditional method of taking your own cloth and backing it with paper so that it can be used to cover books or boxes. The decorative possibilities for your book covers are endless with these techniques! No experience necessary. A materials list will be sent to students upon registration.
Cost: $67; members: $60
The Amazing Dremel Tool – CLASS IS FULL
Instructor: Jill Timm
Saturday and Sunday, July 24 & 25, 9:00-4:00 each day
In this creation transforming class you will learn how to use the magic tool every artist should have, the amazing Dremel tool. You will drill, cut, carve, etch, shape, polish, and grind non-traditional book making materials such as glass, plastic, metals, wood, tile and more. You will try your hand at working with various materials and using several bits for different purposes and effects. As you play with materials you will be making pages for your sample book, a wire bound envelope packet book, for later reference. After this class your material options will be limitless. You will be able to make books out of just about anything! Jill Timm (Mystical Places Press) is a full time book artist focusing on small editions of hand crafted books. She has a varied background in graphic design, photography, teaching, marketing, and business. Her art is in many corporate, university, public and private collections across the United States, and worldwide. She also is the publisher of Artist Book News. Beginners are welcome. Students will need to provide their own 300 or 400 series Dremel Tool. However, a complete set of drill bits and all precut materials are included in the price of the workshop. A list of other necessary materials and supplies will be provided upon registration.
Cost: $380; members: $342
Altered Books – CLASS IS FULL
Instructor: Karen Wheeler
Monday through Thursday, 9:30-12:30 (August 2-5)
Recycle your existing books into a unique art objects. We will transform our books through a playful process of painting, cutting, folding, collage, drawing, stamping, stitching, and text manipulation. Add embellishments such as envelopes, fibers, family photos and favorite quotations to breathe new and personal life into your pages. Studio artist Karen Wheeler is former Associate Professor of Art at Wingate University in North Carolina recently relocated to New Haven. She specializes in mixed media assemblages which combine her own handmade papers, drawing, painting and digital originals. Students should bring 2-3 books they would like to alter. A good choice would be a sturdy modern hardcover novel with approximately 200-300 pages. Pages should be sewn (not glued) to the binding and should be non-glossy. All levels welcome. A materials list will be provided upon registration.
Four sessions: $150; members: $135
DECORATIVE ARTS
WORKSHOPS
Mosaic Mural Workshop DA20SP10w
Instructor: Karen Rossi
Saturday, June 5, 10:00-4:00
Learn the basics of mosaic technique while creating a wonderful piece for your home. Students will be given a 14” x 8” back plate to design a special creation for their home of ceramic mosaic tiles. Perfect for a house number, meditative thought (breathe, joy, peace, love) or simple shapes like a heart or stars, this plate can be mounted onto a piece of wood or rest quietly in a windowsill. Will it be bright or soothing? Students are invited to personalize their pieces, bring mixed media to include into their mosaic from home – including shells, glass tile, buttons, bottle caps – anything that can be glue to add a personal touch. Grouting and sealing will be demonstrated. Books will be available to inspire future projects, and a Q and A will follow.
Cost: $82; members: $74
DESIGN WORKSHOPS
Japanese Lampmaking DE20SU10w
Instructor: Phillip Chambers
Sunday, June 27, 10:00-4:00
Learn how easy it is to make an elegant Japanese Shoji lamp in this one-day workshop. Students will use wood and rice paper to create a floor or table lamp and will even learn a simple technique for electrically wiring the lamp. Students will leave with a unique finished lamp of your own design. All materials are supplied but feel free to bring in any special rice paper. Phillip Chambers is a master Shoji screen maker with commissioned work in fine stores, restaurants, homes and hospitals. His lamps are featured in CAW’s Celebration of American Crafts.
Cost: $88; members: $79
DRAWING AND PAINTING WORKSHOPS
Tour through Chelsea with Steven DiGiovanni DP23SU10W
Saturday June 12, 11-3:00
Come join painting instructor Steven DiGiovanni on a four-hour walk up and down the streets of Chelsea in Manhattan. There you will discover gorgeous gallery spaces and artworks by talents from around the world: painting, sculpture, installation, video and everything in between. You will be inspired, intellectually invigorated, seduced or possibly confused, and even a bit disgruntled. No matter, the time goes by swiftly; you will have fun, and your mind and body will receive the exercise they so need. Bring comfortable shoes. Students will be notified of meeting location before the event. Please note students will provide their own transportation.
Cost: $25; members: $22
Intensive Summer Painting Workshop DP20SU10w
Instructor: Steven DiGiovanni
Monday-Friday, June 14-June 18, 9:00-3:00
Come join us for a week, for 6 hours each day, working from one, continuous figure tableau. This workshop provides a unique opportunity for artists of all levels of experience and proficiency to focus on one or more works in a concentrated setting. Students will be able to explore aspects of the creative process that may only be revealed through 30 hours of continuous development. Instruction will be focused on the needs and objectives of each individual student and will include brief presentations and introductions of methods and examples from art history and contemporary practice. Come to the first class ready to go and prepared to lose yourself in the process of creative discovery.
Cost: $315; members: $284
Summertime Romance: Special One-Week Oil Pastel In The Landscape DP21SU10w
Instructor: Julia Rogoff
Monday-Friday, June 21-June 25, 5:30-8:00
Are you ready for a beautiful summertime fling? Set aside one very special week to get to know the beauty and power of the unique medium of oil pastel. It’s lightweight and very transportable, making it perfect to take outdoors into the landscape. Wouldn’t you love to be able to record small, intense, lyrical work on the spot, capturing that amazing feeling of summertime romance? The first class will meet at CAW, and we’ll explore how to push expressive boundaries by way of quick exercises and a brief excursion to areas right around the Workshop. For the following four evenings we’ll meet at several outdoors locations in nearby areas, such as scenic (and highly romantic) Edgerton Park, and Lighthouse Point Park. Next time you’re headed out of town on a wild, summer trip to exotic locales, you’ll be ready to bring nothing more than a small pad and an inexpensive box of oil pastels to capture the beauty that awaits. Prior drawing/painting experience very helpful. A list of suggested materials will be provided upon registration.
Cost: $135; members: $122
Watercolor Collage DP22SU10w
Instructor: Judy Atlas
Saturday & Sunday, July 10 & 11, 10:00-4:00 each day
The workshop is an introduction to the art of combining textured Asian papers with watercolor painting. Adding collage to watercolor painting allows for experimentation to a new way of expression, creating beauty in texture. Principles of composition and design will be addressed. Watercolor paper will be sold in class. A materials list will be provided upon registration.
Cost: $135; members: $122
FIBER WORKSHOPS
Nuno-Felting FR20SP10w
Instructor: Jeannie Thomma
Sunday, May 16, 10:00-4:00
“Nuno-Felting” (felted wool on silk) is the preferred choice for creating many wear-able works of art, and the process yields a wonderfully detailed and beautifully tactile finish. Unexpected crinkles and textures galore are the hallmark of this felting technique. Layers of information can be incorporated into the wool to yield a mesmerizing, “How did you do that?” surface quality. Much like the complex flavors found in a great meal, nuno-felting allows the artist to create a work of art that ranges from the subtle to the sublime. Hints of color, bits of information, splashes of energy, and the personality of the artist will all be captured in the gossamer woolen fabrics that we create. Students can expect to leave class with a completed nuno scarf, and/or “felted nuno yardage” for future projects. Materials fee included.
Cost: $150; members: $135
JEWELRY WORKSHOPS
Silver Soldering – CLASS IS FULL
Instructor: Connie Pfeiffer
Saturday, July 17, 11:00-4:00
Learn to silver solder! Spend the afternoon focusing on soldering non-ferrous metals. This jewelry/metalsmithing technique allows copper, silver, brass, bronze, gold and nickel to be joined together using silver solder and a gas torch. Class is appropriate for beginners with no soldering experience or those students wanting to perfect their skills. Materials and copper included. Students preferring sterling silver to practice may purchase small amounts separately.
Cost: $60; members: $54
Fold-Forming for Beginners – CLASS IS FULL
Instructor: Connie Pfeiffer
Saturday, July 24, 10:00-4:00
Learn this relatively new metalsmithing technique developed by renowned metalsmith Charles Lewton-Brain. Students will create 3-dimensional and relief forms using simple folding and hammering techniques. Annealing metal with a gas torch will also be introduced. A variety of shapes will be explored from pods and canoe shapes to leaves, circles and small vessels all from copper sheet metal. No experience necessary. Materials included.
Cost: $63; members: $57
Discover PMC JW22SU10w
Instructor: Nancy Karpel
Saturday July 31, 10:00-4:00
Have fun working with the newest material to hit the jewelry industry- Precious Metal Clay (PMC), and Precious Metal Clay Plus (PMC+). It looks and feels like clay, but is actually pure silver in an organic binder. It is fun and fast to work with, and requires no previous jewelry-making experience. Students will learn basic information and techniques for forming, surface texturing, firing, and finishing PMC. Great for beginners, jewelry students, clay artists, bead makers, and others! Students will have the opportunity to finish several pieces of PMC jewelry. Use of basic tools and PMC for class projects is included in the materials fee* of approx. $95.00 (*fee is payable to instructor at class and subject to change with the metals market). Come and explore the many design possibilities of this exciting new material! A list of helpful supplies will be sent before the workshop.
Cost: $120; members: $108
Exploring PMC JW23SU10w
Instructor: Nancy Karpel
Saturday, August 7, 10:00-4:00
This PMC workshop will go beyond the basics into demonstrating the use of PMC-3 with enamels, hollow bead forming, and carving. Use of PMC slip syringe will be introduced. Projects will focus on refining basic skills and designing more detailed pieces. This is a workshop for students with some experience (at least one class) working with PMC. A Materials fee* of approximately $90.00 is payable to instructor at class (*subject to change with the metals market). Materials include PMC for projects, handouts, and more. A list of helpful supplies will be sent before the class.
Cost: $120; members: $108
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
Take That Camera Out of the Box! PH20SU10w
Instructor: Ilene Omerso
Saturday, June 19, 9:30-12:30
Not sure where to start? Bring your camera (please have the battery charged) and all the things in the box (the instruction manual, memory card, cables, etc.). Learn about the different settings on your camera, how to get your pictures on your computer, and the options you have for printing. Please note that this class will not cover the use of the software that comes with the camera. Class limit 6.
Cost: $75; members: $68
New Ways of Seeing PH21SU10w
Instructor: Rosemary DeLucco-Alpert
Saturday, June 26, 9:30-12:30
Exploring the creative process and interaction with light through the medium of photography. What gets you excited? Where do your ideas come from? What is your inspiration or motivation for creating a photograph? This workshop will explore all these areas along with a little yoga! The workshop is open to both film and digital photographers, all levels are welcome. Basic knowledge of photography is helpful. Please bring a working camera with fresh batteries, memory card, and film (if needed).
Cost: $75; members: $68
The Art of Portrait Photography PH22SU10w
Instructor: Terrance Falk
Saturday, July 10, 17 & 24, 9:30-12:30
This workshop will explore an introduction to the world of portraiture in photography, how to fine tune your technical skills, pre-visualize the scene photographically and address the psychological issues that occur when creating meaningful portraits. Through lectures, demonstrations and homework assignments, the ultimate goal of the workshop is to show that a portrait is something you give rather than something you take. This workshop is open to students who are well versed in the use of their manually adjustable camera, and is open to both digital and film, black and white and color. This class does not cover Photoshop applications.
Cost: $225; members: $203
PRINTMAKING WORKSHOPS
Open Printmaking Week PR21SP10w
Instructor: Liz Pagano
Monday-Friday, June 14-18, 9:30-2:30
Print all week in this monitored open format workshop. Our studio includes basic materials for intaglio and relief printmaking on two Charles Brand presses (largest is 36” x 60”) and a Takach press (24” x 48”). Participants must have experience working in a print studio and be able to operate independently.
Cost: $227; members: $204
SCULPTURE WORKSHOPS
The Mermaid Workshop SC20SU10w
Instructor: Karen Rossi
Sunday, August 1, 10:00-4:00
For mermaid lovers only! Design and cut a mermaid or two from 2 feet square of mild steel sheet. Prepare designs in advance or when you arrive, references and examples will be available. Learn to use various cutting tools including the plasma cutter, then sand, shape, paint and attach beads, shells and prisms. Lots of fun.
Cost: $75; members: $68
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