May 8-10 join Beau Anderson for… Marbles and Pendants – Glass ornaments
Explore the magic of molten glass and embark on an inward journey to creating multidimensional worlds within worlds. This workshop offers students an opportunity to learn techniques for making intricate glass marbles and pendants for wearing. Beau is a charismatic teacher who teaches in private studios and schools worldwide… Pittsburgh School of Glass The Hands on Studio in Corning New York , Pratt Fine Arts Center Seattle, Pasquale Guagan School in Paris France, Glass Designs Hamburg Germany, to name a few.
May 16 join Debbie Jolly for… Introduction to Paper making
A fun introduction to this easy craft gives students the basic skills required to expand their creativity with the use of re-purposed paper. Blenders are used to pulp the recycled paper, which is then placed in a vat of water, creating a slurry from which a sheet of paper is drawn. Each student will become familiar with using a mold and deckle, and with the drying processes necessary to create fine hand-made papers. The end results create standard size sheets of artisan paper (8 1/2’” by 11”), and also saves the life of a tree.
May 18-20 join Skip and Rachael Mathews… Copper Coloring – “Flame-Painting”
Create patterns and colors on copper with a torch by controlling the shape and heat of the flame. Students will learn to anticipate color changes, to layer colors and to apply these techniques to their own design. During the course, students will complete several flame colored copper projects and will leave with a procedures manual and equipment list so they can set up their own home studio. The class is limited to 5 students, to ensure that each student gets the one-on-one attention needed to become well established in the fundamentals of this medium. Skip began developing this art form 33 years ago and he has been called the father of flame painting. He and Racheal create their patterns of colors on copper jewelry, leaves, wall décor, and vases.
May 22-24 join Kip Powers for…Turning the Un-Round Bowl
A piece turned on the lathe will have an axis of symmetry, but doesn’t necessarily have to have a round silhouette. In this workshop, we will make oval natural edge bowls, bowls with different geometric shapes; square, rectangular, hexagonal, etc. and bowl from random slabs. The deep fluted bowl gouge will be our workhorse tool. Some comfort level with using this type gouge will be helpful but not required. Kip Powers is the founder and past president of Stateline Woodturners, a chapter of the AAW. This award-winning turner is known primarily for his small to moderate scale one-off turnings, usually from domestic American woods.
May 29-31 join David Dahlstedt for…Introduction to Clay
This fun workshop will focus on fundamental clay forming techniques and the wildly creative and expressive potential of the utilitarian ceramic form. Demonstrations of hand-building; such as a pinch pots, coil pots, and slab construction, as well as wheel throwing; techniques for creating bowls, cylinders and altered wheel forms, will be followed by hands-on assisted studio time. The finishing processes of trimming and adding spouts handles and lids will also be covered. Information on glazing and firing will be also discussed and examples provided. After years of demonstrating at the Ozark Folk Center, David Dahlstedt established his full time pottery business and began producing an extensive line of functional dinnerware, which is carried in galleries and craft shops throughout Arkansas. Devoted to his one-of-a-kind pieces, David continues to challenge his creativity, and innovative artistic expression. He is one of our most loved teachers.
Sustainability Week
May 23 – 30… It’s Time to register!
These wonderful workshops and lecture presentations are designed to offer
practical affordable ways to live with a lighter footprint on our fragile ecosystem.
Each workshop can be purchased separately, or receive a 10% discount will be given
for your second workshop and a 5% discount for every other workshop purchased.
Our Lunch and Lecture series includes a delicious meal prepared with the health of your body and the Earth in mind.
§ May 23 – Homesteading Tour& Talk with Dave Smith
– Dave began his homesteading experience in 1973 when he bought his first 40 acres. Tour the beautiful Bearpen Farms and learn a bit of his vast knowledge of homestead.
§ May 23 – Homemade Organic Skin Care with Amy Hazel
– Create luxurious non-toxic and hypoallergenic skincare products with items found in your own kitchen .
§ May 27 – Lunch & Lecture – Sustainable Home Improvement
– Learn about low cost methods of insulating your home, reducing utility costs and creating a healthier environment.
§ May 28 – Lunch & Lecture – Sustainable Community Design
– By observing the ways groups of people live and work together, we can learn to use sustainable methods to create economically stable and diverse communities that leaves a minimal carbon footprint.
§ May 29-31 Sustainable Beekeeping with Ed Levi
– Ed Levi is a certified Master Beekeeper, who travels worldwide teaching his methods for sustainability in beekeeping and approach to integrated pest management.
§ May 30 – Sustainable Woodworking – A Studio Tour w/ Owen Rein
– Owen Rein offering a tour of his off grid sustainable woodworking studio. Owen’s beautiful work is in the Smithsonian Renwick Museum’s permanent collection .
May 30 – Sourdough Bread& Pizza with Gin Brown
