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| Workshops meet 10-5 on Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday, unless otherwise noted. Workshops meet in various historic buildings on the Spruce Forest Campus. Students may bring lunch or purchase lunch at Penn Alps Restaurant across the street. There are many motels and bed and breakfasts in the area, some in walking distance. Please check the Spruce Forest website for links to lodging options. |
To sign up for a class, please print off and return the Registration Form.
2011-2012 Workshop Series
Ornament-making
Saturday, Nov 19
$40 |
A Christmas ornament-making workshop will be offered on Saturday November 19 from 9:30-12:30. Fired ornaments will be ready for pick up on December 1. In this workshop the instructor will demonstrate a number of decorative forms, as well as simple sculpting techniques that will allow students to design their own ornaments. “We will use an iron-rich clay (read “it can stain”) that is non-toxic and fires to a brick orange color,” says instructor Natalie Atherton, who holds a Master of Fine Arts in ceramic sculpture and has been teaching ceramics on and off for 15 years. The class is open to adults, and to children accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required. The cost is $40 per person and $10 for additional family members. All materials are included. Students may pre-register by calling 301-641-8171.
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January 10 and running through February 28
Pottery
$140 plus clay cost |
Basic Wheel – Beginning students will learn basic techniques in throwing pots. This is a six week class – Tuesday 6-8pm
Instructor: Lynn Lais
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January 12 and running through March 1.
Advanced Pottery
$140 plus clay cost |
This class will focus mostly on form and function, and additions like handles and lugs. Projects will be based on students’ ability and interest
Thursday 7-9 pm.
Instructor: Lynn Lais
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Previous Classes:
July 23, 24
Jewelry:Precious Metal Clay
$150
$60 materials |
Precious Metal Clay and basic silver techniques.
Students will make two rings, one with a bezel set
stone, and one necklace. PMC techniques and
basic silver soldering and stone setting will be
covered. Instructor: Doug Salmon
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August 6, 7
Jewelry Fabrication
$150.00 plus
$55.00 materials
Instructor: Doug Salmon |
Play with fire in this exciting weekend course learn elementary techniques for creating three-dimensional jewelry designs. Cutting, forming and welding with a variety of jewelry metals.
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July 30, 31
Feather Carving
$200
Instructor: Gary Yoder |
“Ruffed Grouse” – Using traditional hand carving tools and wood burner, students will carve, texture, and tint Ruffed Grouse feather.
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August 27, 28
Feather Carving
$200
Instructor: Gary Yoder |
Students will create a feather from Tupelo wood, using heat, water students will bend their feather. The painting will focus on fine detail and vermiculation.
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August 24, 25
Feather Carving
$200
Instructor: Gary Yoder |
*Feather to be decided*, please email requests to gary yoder at artisans@spruceforest.org.
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September 3, 4
Jewelry:Precious Metal Clay
$150
$60 materials |
Precious Metal Clay and basic silver techniques.
Students will make two rings, one with a bezel set
stone, and one necklace. PMC techniques and
basic silver soldering and stone setting will be
covered. Instructor: Doug Salmon
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September 17, 18
Jewelry |
Beginning Jewelry Fabrication - See above
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November 5, 6
Jewelry |
Beginning Jewelry Fabrication - See above
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October 12
Basic Techniques of Quilling |
Quilling, also known as paper filigree was thought to have originated with the invention of paper in China in the first century AD. It spread to Europe over 500 years ago where the colorful curled designs were used by nuns to decorate religious texts. Here in the U.S. examples of quilling are found in Colonial era museums, such as those in Williamsburg, VA. In Reita’s class, which will be offered Wednesday October 12 from 9:30 to 3:30, students will learn basic techniques of quilling and complete one project. Questions about this workshop should be directed to Reita Marks at 304-599-1746.
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September 24, 25
Feather Carving
$200
Instructor: Gary Yoder |
Blue Jay Feather – Using traditional hand carving tools and wood burner, students will carve, texture, and tint the feather.
Contact Gary Yoder for more information about his workshops: 301-268-4318.
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October 29, 30
Feather Carving
$200
Instructor: Gary Yoder |
“Cardinal Feather” – Using traditional hand carving tools and wood burner, students will carve, texture, and tint the feather.
Contact Gary Yoder for more information about his workshops: 301-268-4318.
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To sign up for a class, please print off and return the Registration Form.
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