Getting Stoned: The Tao of Sculpting with Judith de Zanger

May 29-31 (3 days) Level: Beginner to Advanced

“It’s not what you do to the stone, it’s what the stone does to you.” Learn to collaborate with stone and create small sculptures using alabaster, wonderstone or steatite. The Tao is all about enjoying the journey, listening to intuition and finding your “Way”. Tao sculpting is about connecting to yourself and to the stone so that your efforts are a natural, “effortless action”. .. more information

Tile Mold Techniques with Gary Carlos

June 5-9 (5 days) Level: Beginner to Advanced

In this workshop, students will explore a variety of techniques for making handmade tiles from plaster molds. Demonstrations will include cavity molds, cuenca or raised line tiles, creating geometric patterns, and how to make the perfect set of mold boards. There will be discussions about installation, using mixed media, and working on community-based projects.
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Glass Beadmaking: The Basics with Jane Ayers

June 12-14 (3 days) Level: Beginner

In this workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of glass beadmaking. Working at a torch, we will wind colorful molten glass around a steel mandrel to create a bead. Shapes, textures, surface decorations and more will be explored as well as safety issues and studio set-up. Basic bead stringing techniques will be explained, and if time permits, you will be able to create jewelry from your new creations... more information

Into the Mystery with Bill Brown

June 12-16 (5 days) Level: Beginner to Advanced

This workshop will focus on bringing out personal creativity. The main medium being steel, creating a malleable material using power hammers, air tools, and gas forges to explore the plasticity, texture, and form of each piece. We will also incorporate traditional tools to make contemporary work... more information