peters valley school of craft - 2016 workshop selection

2 0 1 6 W O R K S H O P S E L E C T I O NExplore Your Creative Potential

ExPLORE YOuR CREaTIvE POTENTIaL aT PETERS vaLLEY SCHOOL Of CRafT

Peters Valley School of Craft is located within the picturesque Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. This setting creates a unique opportunity for immersion learning. Nestled in the midst of the beauty are state of the art studios with workshops run by professional artists from around the globe. Each studio is managed by a Department Head or Seasonal Artist Fellow, assisted by a Studio Assistant.

A typical 5-day workshop session begins on Friday at 9:00am with check-in between 8:15 and 8:45am at the office. Students may arrive the evening before if staying on campus and dinner is available for purchase in the Dining Hall. Classes continue through Tuesday, running 9am to 5pm each day. Studios are generally open at night until about 10pm (this varies by studio) for participants to continue working. Studio clean-up takes place at 3pm on the last day of the workshop.

Participants range in age from 18 to 80, beginner through advanced, from all walks of life. All studios break for meals at the same time and everyone comes together to share in their experience. Visiting other studios in the evening is encouraged and Friday night instructor presentations give everyone an incredible insight into the process and work of all of the visiting artists. Weekly auctions are held on Mondays at 1pm and all of the money raised goes to support the Studio Assistants and towards the purchase of new equipment for the studios.

As the former hamlet of Bevans, our dormitories, studios, dining hall, office and Gallery are housed in mostly historic farm houses and structures. Peters Valley is committed to being accessible to all of our students. However, the terrain at the Valley is natural and some of the historic buildings are only partially accessible. Paths and driveways are not paved. If you need special assistance, please indicate your needs with your workshop application. At least two weeks notice must be given when requesting special assistance so that we have time to accommodate your needs.

Please visit our website or call us for complete information on lodging, meals, transportation or any other questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you on campus!

Peters Valley School of Craft 19 Kuhn Road, Layton, NJ 07851 | 973-948-5200 | [email protected]

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Table of Contents

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CERamICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 11

fIBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 18

fINE mETaLS & JEWELRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 - 24

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SPECIaL TOPICS & gLaSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 - 37

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YOuTH PROgRamS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 - 47

fOLK aRT SPOTLIgHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

EvENTS & CamPuS INfORmaTION . . . . . . 49 - 50

SCHOLaRSHIPS & OPPORTuNITIES . . . . . . . . . 51

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Basic Blacksmithing Jacob Brownmay 14 - 15Learn the basic techniques used to forge metal with a hammer and anvil while making a few small projects. Topics covered will include; coal forge maintenance, hammering techniques, use of tongs, anvils and vises. Hands on work will teach you to create tapers to scrolls, bending, forming, hot punching, riveting and hot cutting. Expect to leave with basic skills and an under-standing of forging hot steel. If you have prior experience this class will help you refresh and refine your forging skills. Beginner to advanced Beginnerwww.jacobnbrown.com

Tuition: $300 Studio/Materials Fee: $65

Organic Sculptural ForgingEllen Durkanmay 21 - 22Come out and forge something sculptural, functional or wearable. This workshop will be directed toward individualized designs. You don’t have to come with an idea, blue print or even drawing skills! We will focus on forging organic forms to fit whatever space you have in mind whether it’s a free standing sculpture, wall piece or something that fits on the body. Beginner and Beyondwww.ellendurkan.com


Lyrical Forgings for SculptureZachary Noblemay 28 - 30Whether it’s free standing or hangs from a wall, let’s create some sculpture using forged elements. You will learn how to isolate mass and forge more interesting shapes and parts. After we have a number of parts, we will learn some old and new joinery techniques to assemble the parts into sculptural pieces. Come with an idea or parts that need to be assembled. Let’s play with steel and fire to explore the possibilities in forging metal into sculpture. An understanding of basic blacksmithing techniques will make this

class more fun for everyone. advanced Beginner to Intermediatewww.zacknoble.com Tuition: $400 Studio/materials fee: $75

Traditional Tool MakingDan O’SullivanJune 3 - 5This course is the perfect next step if you have some basic blacksmithing experience. You will learn both traditional and modern techniques, to make your own tools for forging metal. These will not be museum grade presentation tools, but rough and ready shop made implements needed to make other items. Participants can expect to come away with several useful forge tools and a basic under-standing of hardening and tempering steel. This class will begin to fill your forge tool box. advanced Beginner


Colonial Ironwork of Bethlehem, PARandy McDanielJune 10 - 13Randy McDaniel will lead a four day class on the ironwork of Bethlehem, PA. He has chosen this city due to the amount of colonial ironwork from the 1740’s still in place there and the connection with the book, Early American Wrought Iron, by Albert Sonn. There will be a brief slide show about Bethlehem and its ironwork and then we will forge a German/Moravian style shutter dog, a slide bolt, boot scraper and strap hinge while refining your skills and techniques. Intermediate to advancedwww.etsy.com/shop/expressivemetals


Hammers and HoesJeffrey FunkJune 17 - 21This class will focus on the making of custom hand tools from salvaged steel materials. We’ll consider the essentials of form, function, and balance in design, along with solid forging

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technique and basic metallurgy. Demonstrations will include blacksmithing hammers, eyed hoes, and socket hoes. Participants will choose the tools they want to focus on making. Intermediatewww.jeffreyfunkmetalworker.com


Forging a Viking Age Broad AxeJames AustinJune 24 - 28In this workshop we’ll forge Viking style broad axes using the original forge welding technique known as the “asymmetric wrap”. The bodies of these axes will be of mild steel and bits of high-carbon steel will be inserted for the cutting edges. This is an ancient method of tool construction which took advantage of the different properties of soft iron and hard steel, and was commonly used in the beautiful tools forged by early blacksmiths. Intermediatewww.forgedaxes.com


Forging for the HomeJacob BrownJuly 1 - 3Using traditional methods of forging and joinery, participants will learn techniques necessary to produce spoons, ladles, spatulas, trivets, candleholders and fireplace tools. One will also have the opportunity to explore making garden tools like hand rakes and trowels with a variety of materials such as mild steel, tool steel, copper or brass. The more advanced or ambitious will be free to endeavor into larger projects like coat racks, pot racks, grill-works or fireplace cranes for example. You must have previous forging experience for this workshop. Intermediate to advancedwww.jacobnbrown.com


Forged Iron Art Dale WedigJuly 8 - 12This workshop is designed for the creative

beginner wishing to learn how to work with steel and traditional forging techniques to make works of art. Be prepared to work with blacksmithing techniques and experiment in a medium you have no experience with. The focus will be upon you and your interpretation of how blacksmithing will be utilized to build ideas. It will be fun and challenging. In just a few days you will realize the potential of this expressive material. Beginner


The SwordSam SalvatiJuly 15 - 19Are you intrigued by the legends of the past? The sword, double edged in both reality and philosophy, has been a weapon of pride used to protect and conquer for thousands of years. Sword making techniques are elusive and will be revealed in this specialized workshop. The focus will be on the forging, grinding, tooling and techniques involved with making the archetypal European Single Handed Cruciform Style Sword. Information on historic techniques of hilting and mounting the handle will be covered. Participants need to have intermediate forging skills to participate in the class. Intermediate to advanced


Introduction to BladesmithingMatthew ParkinsonJuly 22 - 26This class is designed to give participants a solid grounding in the basics of bladesmithing. Good forging practices, grinding, finishing and assembly methods will be covered as students work through several knives. Heat treating and basic metallurgy as it applies to bladesmithing, the theory and practice of edges and sharpening, and finally an overview of the many construction methods and designs of knives will all be covered in this immersive workshop. Beginner www.dragonsbreathforge.com


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Pattern Welded Steel for Blades & OtherwiseJames VisteJuly 29 - august 2This course will provide a general overview of pattern development history and practice from beginning through advanced. We will cover the re-purposing of materials for billets as well as processing of commonly used contemporary raw materials. Participants can plan on producing a pattern welded blade as well as material for future projects. Those interested in patterned steel for objects other than blades (i.e. jewelry, hardware etc.) are certainly welcome. There will be fire, there will be fun, and there will be sparks from the hammer and anvil and the grinder too! Students should have some forging experience. advanced Beginner to Intermediate


Transmutations in IronLee Sauderaugust 5 - 9In this workshop we’ll attempt to change the form and nature of iron at will, and try to forget about the bar form that we typically work from. We’ll use small tabletop furnaces and hearths to recombine bits of iron into other forms. We’ll play with the sculptural opportunities of this technique, as well as the possibilities of converting iron to steel for blades and tools, according to the interests of the students. A reasonable familiarity and comfort with forge welding will be useful. An improvisational spirit is a must. If you fear either small burns or failure,

this class won’t be fun for you. Intermediate to advancedwww.leesauder.com


Forge Welding Plant FormsJim Mastersonaugust 12 - 16This class will cover the different techniques used in forge welding metal. Participants will learn to forge weld small work with a hand hammer as well as welding larger pieces under the dies of a power hammer. The class will touch on flux versus non-flux methods of forge welding. The participants will use these techniques to produce leaf and plant like sample scroll forms. Intermediate to advanced


Forge, Fold & FabricateJR Lodicoaugust 19 - 23This workshop will focus on metal working skills with the emphasis on a variety of techniques associated with forging and welding (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW). In order to take this class you need to have a basic knowledge of metal working techniques and equipment. Upon completion of this course participants will be able to success-fully weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals as well as understand the techniques required to forge a decorative flower out of solid stock and sheet metal in both steel and aluminum. advanced Beginner to Intermediate


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The Bowie KnifeMace Vitaleaugust 26 - 30The Bowie knife is one steeped in legend and lore. In this intensive five day class participants will create their own version of this iconic American knife. Forging, grinding/filing, heat treating, and handles/guards will be covered. Participants need to have basic forging skills. No beginners please. advanced Beginner to Intermediate


Roots of MetalsmithingGlen GardnerSeptember 3 - 5Regardless of the choice of metal, the Art of Metalsmithing remains rooted in the techniques of forging and forming metal with a hammer. This class is designed as an introduction to these basic skill sets. The objective is to expand ones awareness of how different metals behave under a hammer. Open to all skill levels but students should be comfortable with using metal snips and moderate hammering for extended periods of time. We will be working

primarily with copper, aluminum and steel. The venue will be in the blacksmith shop to allow working with both hot and cold metal. Come raise a simple bowl and make some forming and chasing tools. The application of these skills will open new possibilities for any jeweler, coppersmith or blacksmith. advanced Beginner to Intermediatehttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/glenSgardner


Introduction to BlacksmithingSam SalvatiOctober 8 - 9This workshop will provide you with a wonder-ful introduction into the amazing world of blacksmithing. Participants will learn the basic techniques from tapers to scrolls, bending, forming, hot punching and drifting, hot cutting, basics of tool usage and tool selection from hammers to tongs to anvils and vises! Expect to leave with a baseline understanding of hot forging of steel, coal forge maintenance and tool use. It’s never too late or early to start blacksmithing! Beginner


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Introduction to Throwing on the WheelFrancine Epsteinmay 14 - 15The potter’s wheel is an amazing tool and takes some practice to master. Participants will learn to center, bring up an even wall of clay and create basic forms such as cups, cylinders and bowls. Through teacher demonstration and hands on assistance, you will be led through the basic skills necessary to create pleasing pots. Participants with a little experience will have specific questions answered to promote personal progress. In a warm and supportive atmosphere, the group will feel free to ask questions and take some risks and have some fun with the clay. Beginner


Ceramic Forms & Surface DecorationPosey Bacopoulosmay 21 - 22This workshop will explore both ceramic forms and surfaces of functional pots. Posey will demonstrate altering pots made both on and off the wheel and decorating the surface of them. A variety of altering techniques will be shown including several oval forms such as boxes, pitchers and vases. Different approaches to handles, spouts and feet will be explored. Various decorating techniques for surfaces will be demonstrated using her majolica methods. These techniques can also be used with other firing methods and temperatures. The use of decals to further embellish surfaces will be

shown. Students will have an opportunity to try these techniques on tiles that will be provided. Slides will be presented and handouts on tech-nical information will be provided. advanced Beginner to Intermediatewww.poseybacopoulos.com


The Figurative ExtremityKevin Rohdemay 28 - 30One of the challenges of working figuratively is representing the extremities of the human body with accuracy. This workshop will concentrate on the construction of hands, feet, and limbs using the solid building method. Demonstrations, armature construction, and anatomy will be covered in detail. Beginner to Intermediatewww.rohdeworks.com


Raku Rodeo WeekendLisa G. WestheimerJune 3 - 5Enjoy a 3-day open flame firing binge in this American Raku workshop (Raku, a traditional Japanese method, has been expanded by American ceramists since the 1950’s). Students will glaze and fire pre-bisqued ware brought with them. Novices will learn what post firing reduction through bumping, burping and dousing means. Those with experience will learn kiln loading tricks, glazing strategies, how to pick up tricky pieces with tongs, post fire reduction

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and cold working. Along with firing of glaze ware, smokeless reduction, saggar firing with horsehair, even a saggar smoke fire bbq are possibilities. Mad scientist experiments and tests are encouraged. You will learn a wide variety of skills to work in collaboration with the fire to create amazing work in a fun, relaxed and safe setting and how to work with Raku techniques safely on your own. advanced Beginner to Intermediatewww.lisagw.com


Making Utilitarian Pots: Exploring Questions of Function & AestheticsRobbie LobellJune 10 - 14Making pots is both personal and universal and asks us, as makers, to consider decisions based on function and aesthetics. This workshop gives participants five full days to explore a variety of wheel-formed functional pots. Altering from the round, handles that work, lids that fit, feet that lift, pots that serve at the table, and more will be demonstrated and explored according to each student’s level of interest. Conversation about the function and aesthetics of utilitarian pots of all types will be ongoing. This workshop is about the process of making and stretching our ideas for functional pots. Glazing, firing techniques, and flameware for cooking pots will be discussed. Participants should have previous wheel experience. advanced Beginner to Intermediatewww.robbielobell.com


Light My FireTony ClennellJune 17 - 21The workshop will center around the firing of the noborigama (two chambered wood fired kiln) at Peters Valley. Tony will share his glazing and firing expertise through discussion and demonstration of; making work, slips and glazes for wood firing, the application of the glazes, loading and firing wood kilns, firing of the kiln

and finally a critique of the work that will be unloaded from the firing. Expect a lot of ooooh’s and aaaaaah’s and plan making work in class and on bringing bisque fired stoneware for the firing. Intermediate to advancedwww.pinecroft.ca


DIY Ceramic 3D Printers: Build & CollaborateBryan CzibeszJune 24 - 28Learn a practical understanding of the construction and use of an extrusion-based ceramic 3d printer that can be integrated into existing ceramic studio practices. Participants will begin by building their own DIY ceramic 3D printer (which they will take home with them) from parts and an open-source knowledge base. Then, we will develop digital design strategies--from simple to complex--that allow us to return to working directly with clay, combining 3D printed parts with thrown, hand built, and/or cast additions. By building our own machines and developing hybrid methodologies that facilitate direct play between digital and hand processes, this work-shop will provide tools for artists and educators to integrate digital technologies into their studio practice and ceramics curricula. Each participant is required to bring a laptop computer (any platform) and have an intermediate understanding of digital software, but digital 3D modeling experience is not required. We will focus on the use of simple, free, and open source software. Smartphones are recommended. Intermediatewww.bryanczibesz.com


Tea Bowls: Form, Function & BeautyKristin MullerJuly 1 - 3Explore the processes and aesthetics of making winter and summer tea bowls for Tea Ceremony. Topics covered will include: aesthetics, preparing clay bodies, nuances and components of summer and winter shaped tea bowls, forming

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methods on the potter’s wheel to make tea bowl blanks for carving and throwing of the mound to achieve fluidity. There will be an emphasis on the architecture of tea bowls and the art of trimming tea bowl feet featuring eastern trimming methods and tools to compose harmonious and balanced tea bowls. Decoration and firing techniques will be discussed but the focus of the three day intensive will be on making tea bowls that are personally expressive and functional for whisking and drinking matcha (powdered green tea). You may want to consider the Anagama Firing workshop with Shiro Otani or Light My Fire workshop with Tony Clennell to woodfire your tea bowls. advanced Beginner to Intermediatewww.kristinmuller.net


Throwing into HandbuildingErica WurtzJuly 8 - 12Throw, shape, cut, curve, twist, attach, and build. In this workshop you will learn how the potter’s wheel can be used as a handbuilding tool. Erica will demonstrate her ‘assemblage’ approach to construction, manipulating wheel thrown elements in combination with traditional handbuilding techniques to form sculptural vessels such as cups, vases, bowls and teapots. Using these unconventional building methods, and discovering some of their own, participants will explore new surfaces, forms, volumes, and designs. Participants need to already be able to center and throw 5 lbs of clay. Intermediate to advancedwww.ericawurtz.com


Photographing & Documenting your Ceramic ArtworkRachel GuardiolaJuly 9This one day intensive workshop is designed to introduce participants to the step by step digital photography methodologies and techniques used to document their work. Through hands

on demonstration and activity we will learn digital photography camera/smart phone operation, image capture, studio lighting basics, digital workflow, edit, and output of images to be shared on the web or in print format. Participants will become confident in their technical knowledge, develop an individual concept for the presentation of their art, and be able to transfer their work into a professional portfolio. This is an excellent course if you are interested in submitting to open calls, developing an artist website, or marketing your work online. Beginner to Intermediatewww.rachelguardiola.com


Ceramic Science and Glaze Calculation for the ArtistDr. William CartyJuly 15 - 19A first time ever at Peters Valley: spend five days learning how to formulate those glazes you have, until now, only imagined in your mind’s eye. This intensive course will focus on discussions, calculations, interactions, and putting to test in kilns, information shared by one of the world’s leading ceramic engineers. Through lectures and demonstrations, Dr. Carty, who is known for leading work in ceramic engineering and for his witty give-and-take with studio ceramicists, will lead participants on a tour of the amazing and complex world of materials science and glaze calculation. We will invent formulas, mix, and test fire glazes. Additionally, there will be time to discuss applications, cross share information, and solve some of those stubborn glaze defect problems. Prepare to come armed with notebooks, pencils, calculator, and a dust mask! Beginner and Beyond


Teapots that WorkChris WeaverJuly 22 - 26Teapots can be challenging but they offer an opportunity to explore and resolve issues of


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design and function. They also have to work on an aesthetic level and provide a wonderful vehicle for creative expression. The skills learned from making “teapots that work” can be applied to all forms of functional ceramic-making. In this hands-on workshop, where participants will need basic throwing skills, we will study the design and making of teapots in detail. Chris will share a variety of wheel-throwing and altering techniques and his unique approach to handle- and tool-making developed during his 35 years as a studio potter in New Zealand. Intermediate to advancedwww.chrisweaver.co.nz


The Big BurnBruce Dehnert & Steve CookJuly 29 - august 2Come join in this annual firing bonanza with two instructors, two assistants and heaps of fun. You will learn how to fire our fastfire wood, soda, raku, pit, and gas reduction kilns…all in five days. This gathering of pyromaniacs offers anyone of any level the opportunity to work with your own glazes and clay bodies while putting your ideas to the test. You bring the

bisqueware and we’ll provide the heat! A full range of temperatures and atmospheres will be explored and you are guaranteed to leave with a boatload of fired work. The studio will also be available for wet work. Beginner and Beyond


Spouting Off: The Art of the PourSeth J. Rainvilleaugust 5 - 9Learn the art of creating pouring vessels such as teapots, pitchers, ewers, bottles and more. Seth will introduce his unique methods of construction while talking about surface design and application. Participants can expect to better their wheel skills and develop a broader understanding of handles, spouts, lids, and the relationship of each to sound vessel forms. Finding your unique voice in clay through a variety of surface decoration strategies will also be a focus. Participants, who are capable of throwing bowl forms as well as an 8” cylinder, will enjoy success in this class. Intermediate to advancedwww.sethrainvilleceramics.com


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Reduction Cool Wood and Gas FiringTed Nealaugust 12 - 16This workshop will include making and firing work for both a reduction cool wood and gas firing. Due to time constraints, bisqued work should also be brought by participants and should be made of clay that can withstand the rigors of cone 10 atmospheric firing. The process of reduction cooling utilizes the natural ash glaze process common to most wood firing, but also promotes the dark metallic surfaces by a controlled reduction of oxides (primarily iron) in the cooling cycle. We will load, fire the fast fire wood and reduction gas kilns and make new work during the workshop. Experience with wood firing is helpful. advanced Beginner to Intermediate


Nature Tradition: Cultivating Inspirations in ClayAdam Fieldaugust 19 - 22In this four-day workshop Adam Field will demonstrate his methods for carving intricate patterns on a variety of wheel-thrown porcelain forms. He will also demonstrate traditional Korean Onggi coil and paddle pottery techniques. From ancient Korean techniques to innovative solutions for timeless problems, participants will develop a new perspective on creating and decorating functional pottery. Participants will sharpen their throwing technique and learn new skills for mapping out and carving geometric

patterns in clay. Generous discussions about studio practice, aesthetics, materials, ceramic history, and promotion and marketing strategies for the studio potter are certain to encourage individual discovery, growth, and development of fresh ideas. Participants will gain the skills and confidence to create and decorate work in their own voice. Beginner and Beyondwww.adamfieldpottery.com


Firing the Anagama with Shiro Otaniaugust 24 - 31, unloading September 5This summer Peters Valley is offering participants a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of the firing of our world famous kiln with master potter, Shiro Otani. Mr. Otani, who is from Shigaraki, Japan, first led a firing of this kiln over a decade ago. Potters of all abilities are welcome to bring work and to participate fully in the firing. Shiro will share with the group many observations that he has garnered from a lifetime of firing wood kilns in many different locales around the world including several here in the United States. Mr. Otani will cover aspects of glazing, loading, and firing anagama “style.” Everyone will participate in the kiln loading and firing process (the kiln will be fired in shifts around the clock until the desired temperature and conditions are reached). After the kiln is fired we will take some time off and reassemble for the unloading on September 5th. Intermediate to advanced


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Beginning WeavingFrances Collier Singhmay 14 - 15In this two day intensive you will learn the basics of weaving with a floor loom. We will discuss and demonstrate methods for drafting and pattern selection, setting up the warp, and dressing the loom. Participants will then get to work with looms that have been pre-dressed and set-up to weave a selection of small household goods in a wide variety of pattern and color options. The goal of this class is to pack as much weaving as we can into two days and walk away with several finished projects. Come prepared for a plethora of fiber fun! Beginner


Felt BasicsLinda Brooks Hirschmanmay 21 - 22Discover the limitless possibilities of wet felting in this hands-on workshop. Learn the basics of felting, including why and how wool felts with only fleece, soap and water. Experiment with mixing colors of fleece and making various thicknesses of material. Learn how to embellish the felt surface with yarn, curls, silk, and make your own designs using handmade pre-felted pieces. You will complete several projects, including balls, cords, a 3D seamless vessel, and a scarf or purse. We will discuss and experiment with needle felting and nuno felting. After you learn Linda’s tried-and-true,

unconventional methods and shortcuts, you can make beautiful felt yardage for pillows, blankets, vests, coats, and more. Beginnerwww.lindahirschman.com


The Art & Science of Natural DyeingElissa Meyers & Mira Adornetto of BLUEREDYELLOWmay 28 - 30Learn the art and science behind dyeing fibers with materials that have been utilized for thousands of years! In this three day workshop one will learn the different types of dyes involved in this age old process. Day one will consist of using vat dyes such as indigo blue and experimenting with shibori and resist techniques on fabric swatches. Day two will cover adjective dyes (dyes that require mordants/additives) such as madder red, logwood and various yellow shades. Day three will encompass substantive dyes (dyes that do not require mordants/additives) as well as over dyeing colors from days one and two. Leave the workshop with a strong knowledge of the potential color range plants, animals and minerals have to offer as well as learn mark making techniques with various colors on cotton and silk swatches. This workshop is for anyone interested in art, color, biology, chemistry and history. Beginner to Intermediatewww.blueredandyellow.squarespace.com


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Creating Baskets Woven on Antlers Steven R. CartyJune 3 - 5Come explore the traditional technique of weaving a basket on an antler and make your own personal creation. Participants will be using some materials harvested from the wild, as well as rattan to complete a beautiful one of a kind basket. You will learn the basic steps to making a ribbed basket. Topics covered will include how and where to drill an antler (or a piece of driftwood if you prefer not to use an antler), how to respond to the antler shape and weave a free formed basket. With this technique you have the opportunity to explore how the antler will be integrated into the form or rather how the woven form is integrated with the antler. A medium sized antler will be provided.advanced Beginner to Intermediatewww.pinelandsfolkmusic.com/basketry/ste-ven_carty.html


Traditional Hand AppliquéDelia DunganJune 3 - 5Based on the Baltimore Album Quilt style, participants will learn the traditional folk craft techniques quilters use to make beautiful circles and berries for appliqué to create unique motifs. Delia will show you different methods of hand appliqué, needle turn, starch and reverse along with traditional stitches. Learn how to do inside points, outside points, curves and stems for your

designs based on American quilting techniques. Participants will work on a 20x20 piece of fabric that can later be made into a wall hanging or a pillow. Beginner to Intermediate


Felt Treasure Nests and Vessels – Forms and Surfaces in the Third DimensionMartien van Zuilen June 10 - 14Create a series of unique hand-felted vessels and treasure nests while exploring distinctive qualities for surface design in three-dimensional felt. This is an explorative and fun class designed to broaden your skills and knowledge about the potential of textures and surface design in 3D felted forms. The focus is two-fold; to learn diverse felting techniques to create well finished 3D forms, and gain in-depth understanding of felt-specific surface design methods implemented at different times throughout the felting process. These include fibre blending, pattern inlay and shadowing, loops and spikes, folds and ripples, pockets and resists, carving and holes, textural stitching, novelty fabrics and yarns. After creating our felted vessels, further embellishing techniques will include felt cording, coiling, printing, looping and silk papermaking to adorn your Treasure Nests. Beginner and Beyondwww.martienvanzuilen.com


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Painterly Fiber Collage: Fabric, Thread, Yarn & PaintErin E. CastellanJune 24 - 28This mixed-media course will focus on mark-making, color, and collage using fiber materials. Many traditional fiber processes (embroidery, knitting, crochet) are slow and careful, but we’ll explore these techniques in gestural, painterly ways. The class will cover technical aspects of creating mixed-media fiber works including collage methods, painted image transfers, color theory, and stitch vocabulary. Each student will be encouraged to discover unique, individual ways of working through a series of demos, short exercises, and experiments. Various surfaces, scale investigations, and nontraditional materials will be explored. No painting or fiber experience required. Beginner to Intermediatewww.erinecastellan.com


Hot Textiles - Lian SawiresJuly 1 - 3Are you interested in form, layering, texture, color and distressed materials? Work with master fiber artist Lian Sawires, exploring the fascinating techniques of using heat guns, irons, soldering tools, paints and dyes to cut, shape, color and distress recycled materials and syn-thetic fabrics, producing stunning, unpredictable results. You will learn how to build structure with tyvek and bondable webs, foils and plastics, synthetic organza and more. Achieve rich color with disburse dyes, transfer paints and Mx Dyes, creating layered paintings, beads, vessels and free-standing forms. Dive into working both large and small. You will end with knowledge of hot textile tools and materials, and samples to inform future work, as well as several great pieces (fabric collage, beads and vessels). A wonderful starting point for working with these innovative materials and tools! advanced Beginner to Intermediatewww.artisticaging.com


Exploring Hand EmbroideryJo Anna HickmanJuly 8 - 12Starting with basic stitches, participants will build upon this foundation to explore multiple ways of thinking about embroidery. We will look at a broad range of examples via historic samplers to contemporary interpretations of embroidery as a means to discuss how stitches have been used to communicate, interpret, and/or decorate. Alternative materials that can be sewn on and with will be discussed and are explored. This is an ideal class for those who have done some embroidery before. advanced Beginner to Intermediatewww.joannalhickman.com


Classic Millinery Shapes: Boater, Pillbox, PamelaJan WutkowskiJuly 15 - 19Come create three classic hat shapes, using three traditional millinery techniques. The boater shape will be created using fine straw millinery braids to cover a buckram frame. The pillbox shape will be created using buckram yardage to hand sew the frame, then covered in luscious fabrics of choice. The Pamela, a wide-brimmed straw hat, will be hand blocked, then transformed into a sweeping shape using wire-edged brims. Learn how to measure the head, choose flattering shapes, and many other millinery tricks of the trade. Beginner to Intermediatewww.hatshatshats.com


Joomchi and BeyondJiyoung ChungJuly 22 - 26Joomchi is a unique Korean traditional way of making textured handmade paper by using water and eager hands that dates back to the Goryeo Dynasty, A.D.918 – 1392. There are a few remaining Korean treasures made with this

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technique: purses, folding pouch, outfit for rain, etc. Joomchi creates strong, textural and paint-erly surfaces by layering and agitating Hanji (Ko-rean mulberry papers), not easy to rip/tear and creates elegant looking surface: As time goes on, the surface becomes more and more elegant and aged looking, surfaces sometimes look like leather. Become acquainted with its history, usage and role in Korean society, as well as the hands-on techniques and reinterpreted adapta-tions into a contemporary art form. Joomchi’s usages are diverse and it can be incorporated into surface design, collage, drawing, one-of-a-kind book art, wearable, unconventional body ornament or sculptural object: 2-D & 3D either functional or fine art oriented works. Beginner to Intermediatewww.beyondabove.com


Dyeing to WeaveWendy J. ClarkJuly 29 - august 2Come explore color through dyeing and weaving. Participants will be provided with measured warps which we will dye using fiber reactive dyes. We will also dye the yarns used for wefts. You will need to be able to independently warp your own loom, as well as read a basic draft. An exploration of “painting with yarn” will be the focus of the weaving with our dyed yarns (along with some commercially dyed yarns to add to the mix). We will explore how colors interact on the loom and “play” with various

improvisational weaving techniques in weaving scarves and shawls. advanced Beginnerwww.wenweave.com


Surface Design with a TwistAnastasia Nuteaugust 5 - 9Embrace the “What If?”… While exploring multiple printmaking techniques such as hand-painting, monoprinting, and silkscreen, participants will create complex images on paper and cloth with dyes, acrylics and textile paints. Daily intuitive exercises will encourage thinking “outside the box” while developing one’s own unique visual language with marks, shapes, and visual organization. Beginner


Design (and MAKE) Your Own ClothesCal Patchaugust 12 - 16If you have always wanted to make the clothes you envision in your head, here is your chance! Using the techniques from her book, Design-It-Yourself Clothes, Cal will teach you how to draft your own basic patterns for a T-shirt, skirt and shift dress based on the measurements of your unique body. Then you will learn how to take those patterns and stylize them into endless variations. For each of the three styles, you will make a muslin, fit and correct your pattern, and finally sew one or more finished

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garment(s). Before you know it, you’ll have a whole new handmade wardrobe! Students must be at least competent beginner-level sewers, and comfortable using a sewing machine. Inter-mediate and advanced sewers are also welcome and can take on more challenging projects. No previous patternmaking experience is necessary. advanced Beginner to Intermediatehttp://hodgepodgefarm.net/


Ikat 101Mary Zicafooseaugust 19 - 23This intensive studio workshop will de-mystify the complex process of woven Ikat. Participants will learn the precise and sequential steps to plan, measure, stretch, wrap, dye, unwrap and weave wool, silk, cotton and linen for warp and weft ikat weaving. They will also learn how to establish and maintain a natural fermentation indigo vat. While technically challenging, indigo dyeing coupled with the ikat process yields dramatic results in cloth. Our hands-on dyeing and wrapping sessions and weaving applications will encourage and inspire many creative possibilities. This class requires prior warping & weaving experience to ensure a finished ikat indigo dyed scarf at class end. Intermediatewww.maryzicafoose.com


Crash Course in Wire WorkingLindsay Ketterer Gatesaugust 26 - 28Come play with wire! During this three day workshop participants will have a crash course in creating basic two and three dimensional wire forms. We will work with a variety of inexpensive wires to make small samples. This workshop is appropriate for artists who work in any medium since the techniques can be combined and/or transferred to a larger or smaller scale and/or other materials. Beginnerwww.LindsayKgates.com


A Sampler of Basketry StylesPamela WilsonSeptember 3 - 5Participants will create three very different baskets: a Nantucket candy dish woven over a mold (size 4.5” x 1.5”), a coiled pine needle bowl or lidded trinket dish sewn with needle and sinew (student’s choice that day) (sizes depending on choice, 4” x 2” to 6.5” x 2”), and a wall or door pouch made of wood splint, birch bark, western red cedar, iris leaves, copper wire, waxed linen, and other materials (size 10” x 8”). Students will have the opportunity to select from various materials and embellishments to personalize their own wall pouch. Demonstrations and complete written instructions with pictures will show each step taken to complete the project. Whether you have never created a basket or

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A Creative Journey with Textiles Lian SawiresOctober 8 - 9Have you ever wondered why and how you create? Through creative exercises, exploring shape and form, as well as the techniques of dyeing and surface design you will discover and map your creative process. Fiber arts are a great tool for this adventure, because the learning curve is short, the results immediate and interesting, so that you can focus on your reactions, preferences and inclinations. This is gold for seeing how you create, and taming the illusive muse of creating great work consistently. Working with master fiber artist Lian Sawires, you will find your creative triggers, pathways and blind spots and develop methods for always bringing creative energy to the front. Take homes will include some nice fabric pieces,

samples, notes, and a clear understanding of your creative style—a tool you will use again and again in any medium. Beginner and Beyondwww.artisticaging.com


Felt Sculpture: Beyond BasicsLinda Brooks HirschmanOctober 15 - 16If you’ve made felt before, using the wet felting method, this workshop is for you. Felt can be sculpted and shaped in ways Linda has developed that are not found in books or videos. You will not be making samples or calculating shrinkage. You will be having fun creating your own flower sculpture. We will cover these techniques AND MORE: creating original prefelts, embedding armatures, embellishing the surface in novel ways, shaping felt into sculptures, and stiffening felt using several methods. Intermediatewww.lindahirschman.com


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Introduction to Jewelry MakingRaychel Wengenrothmay 14 - 15Learn the fundamental techniques used in making metal jewelry from sheet and wire. Participants will experience an intensive two days of demonstrations and hands-on bench time. Explore sawing, drilling, filing, texturing, sanding, polishing, soldering and basic stone setting while making a piece of jewelry. Beginnerwww.raychelwengenroth.com


The Bracelet: Cuff, Bangle, Chain Kristal Romanomay 21 - 22This workshop is a perfect introduction to jewelry making! Students will become familiar with basic studio tools and fabrication techniques for working with fine metals. Learn to cut, saw, form, and texture a cuff bracelet. Make forged bangles that fit and explore a few simple chains to link around the wrist. Guaranteed to finish a bracelet each day! Students are encouraged to explore their creativity while applying new metalworking techniques to a unique wearable art form. Beginnerwww.KristalRomano.com


Hinged & Lidded Copper VesselsNash Quinnmay 28 - 30In this workshop, participants will learn to make hinged and lidded jars using lengths of copper pipe. A variety of fundamental metalsmithing techniques will be covered such as hollow construction and advanced soldering, fabricating sturdy hinges, and building strong and satisfying clasps and catches. We’ll be doing a lot of serious metalsmithing! Come prepared with soldering experience and a bit of determination. Intermediate to advancedwww.nashquinn.com


Subtracting and Adding – Carving and Construction C. James MeyerJune 10 - 14The act of carving leads naturally to a different visual vocabulary of form than that of fabrication in sheet and wire. This class will explore the carving of non-metal materials. This could be wood, plastic or ©Richlite (a material comprised of re-cycled paper in a natural resin). The second aspect of the class will be to utilize construction techniques which will embellish and make functional the carved forms, resulting in pieces of jewelry or small-scale objects. This will include forming with the die-press, the use of stakes and hammers and small-scale forging. This course is designed for students with a basic knowledge of jewelry construction techniques, i.e. soldering, basic forming and finishing of metal. advanced Beginner to Intermediate


Metal Forming to Create Personal NarrativeMarilyn and Jack da SilvaJune 17 - 21Come explore the forming of metal and alter-native surface treatments with Marilyn and Jack da Silva. Create a personal, narrative piece that is wearable or hand-held using anticlastic and synclastic techniques. Learn how to incorporate non-traditional coloration with gesso, colored pencil and more. This class will provide an investigation of the development of individual imagery and design elements. advanced Beginner and Beyondwww.marilyndasilva.comwww.jackdasilva.com


Not your Average Stone SettingsCaryn HetherstonJune 24 - 28This class will cover non-traditional ways of setting all kinds of stones and found objects. Students will learn how to make cut corner

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bezels for sharp edge stones, contoured bezels for uneven objects, cap end settings for tongues and bullets and prongs for non faceted stones. We will also cover interior reverse bezels for stone donuts and stone on stone applications. Students should bring stone and objects that they have wanted to incorporate into their work but did not know how to do so. Students should have basic soldering, sawing and fabrication skills. Intermediatewww.carynlhetherstondesigns.com


Aura of GoldChristopher DarwayJuly 1 - 3Aura 22 is part of Mitsubishi’s family of metal clay which when fired produces a 22K gold alloy. This workshop is going to cover multiple uses of Aura 22 plus a slightly different fusing technique and copper etching using super pickle. Think liquid KeumBoo on copper, sterling, fine silver and glass. It is fast, consistent, and liquid Aura 22 goes a long way. Christopher has developed a technique to fuse gold to copper using candle soot which produces a material that can be soldered on, formed, rolled, etched and enameled. There are several jewelry projects we all will do in order to become comfortable with the techniques. These techniques are very forgiving but produce very professional results. advanced Beginner to Intermediatewww.chrisdarway.artspan.com


Take ShapeRaïssa BumpJuly 8 - 12Take the time to have fun playing with the possibilities of one shape—any shape of your choice. This is hands-on time to develop a plethora of ideas stemming from a single, tangible inspiration. Basic design principles will be put into practice. We will start with paper, mark making, cutting, pasting and photo taking. You will shrink your shape, enlarge it, multiply it, rearrange it, overlap it, tab it... Following this exploration we will move into metal and you will realize some of your designs using fabrication techniques. Soldering, scoring, pressing, piercing, forging and roller printing will be some of the techniques available for you. Basic metal fabrication skills such as sawing, filing and soldering are a plus. Beginner to Intermediatewww.raissabump.com


Photographing and Documenting your Jewelry & MetalworkRachel GuardiolaJuly 10This one day intensive workshop is designed to introduce participants to the step by step digital photography methodologies and techniques used to document their work. Through hands on demonstration and activity we will learn digital photography, camera/smart phone operation, image capture, studio lighting basics, digital workflow, edit, and output of images to be shared on the web or in print format.

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Participants will become confident in their technical knowledge, develop an individual concept for the presentation of their art, and be able to transfer their work into a professional portfolio. This is an excellent course if you are interested in submitting to open calls, developing an artist website, or marketing your work. Beginner to Intermediatewww.rachelguardiola.com


Metal & Felt Jewelry: 2D and 3D ApproachesThea ClarkJuly 15 - 19Harness the dynamic beauty of opposites when you combine metal and felt into jewelry pieces. You will learn 2D wet felting and 3D needle felting techniques, making colorful and expressive designs and forms. You will incorporate these with metal by using tabs, rivets, armatures and soldered wire forms. Many technical and creative tips will be shared. Participants will leave with a variety of completed pendants and earrings. Basic soldering skills are necessary. advanced Beginner to Intermediatewww.theaclark.com


Rings 360°Timothy LazureJuly 22 - 26Adorning the finger has been a tradition for ages. Rings are loaded with historical meaning.

They can symbolize love /marriages, evoke nostalgia, embody authority or status, and portray accomplishments or affiliations. They can be made for everyday use or for special events. They can be understated or fancifully flamboyant. This class will explore jewelry design, fabrication, basic stone setting, and assembling techniques that are related to the ring concept. We will fashion rings of personal importance, expression, and adornment. The class will center around lecture and demonstration with plenty of time for individual attention. We will create rings that are unpredictable, honest, visually complex, bold, confident, simple and beautiful. Beginner to Intermediatewww.timlazure.com

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Pewter: The Other White MetalThomas MaddenJuly 29 - august 2This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the boundless creative potential of pewter. We will explore a variety of hollow forming and fabrication techniques in pewter. Pattern development, scoring and bending, tube and hinge construction, welding and soldering, casting alternatives, bimetal construction and surface embellishment are all among the topics that will be presented. advanced Beginner to Intermediate


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Color & Form: Enameling and Die FormingKathryn Osgoodaugust 5 - 9Learn how to add dimension and color to your jewelry pieces! Everyone will create their own acrylic dies for forming metal and then add color to their formed pieces using vitreous enamels. In this class, we will explore texturing and enamel-ing on a three dimensional surface. Kiln firing and torch firing techniques will be covered. Students will create a rich surface through the use of metal texturing and enameling techniques includ-ing sugar firing, layering opaque and transparent enamels and the use of reflective glass beads, microbeads, and seed beads. Enamel setting techniques will also be covered. Beginner to Intermediatewww.kathrynosgoodjewelry.com


Forged and TwistedBrad Nicholsaugust 12 - 16This introductory workshop will explore forging, forming and twisting, along with basic metalsmithing techniques. Our focus will be on the forging of non-ferrous metal with controlled hammer

blows to accurately achieve desired forms. The manipulation of this material will allow students to better understand the physical and visual pos-sibilities that forged and twisted forms can have when applied to jewelry design. This workshop is designed for beginners; however those with prior metalsmithing experience are welcome. Beginner to Intermediatewww.bradnicholsmetal.com


Creating your Signature Path: Handmade Jewelers ToolsJesse Daniel Bertaugust 19-23Tools are the heart of the functional and practical side of our making process. Participants will make a few texturing tools or design stamps in steel followed by a versatile hammer that can be designed for texturing or riveting. The third project will be a special scribe. You will have the opportunity to custom make a wooden handle for your hammer or scribe with a wood lathe. All of the tools we make in this class will be hardened and tempered in the traditional fashion. These techniques and projects take dedication and physical strength so make sure to get your strong arm ready for a lot of sawing

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Chasing & RepousséNash Quinnaugust 26 - 30This workshop will be an introduction to the timeless techniques of chasing & repoussé. Chasing & repoussé are methods for forming metal into unlimited shapes using a hammer and a specialized set of tools. In this class, we’ll cover appropriate metal types, the use of pitch, toolmaking, and in-depth technical approaches to creating volume, pattern, contrast and image. As time allows, we’ll also cover top-down chas-ing on vessels and the use of die forms to speed production. This will be a beginner-friendly introduction to chasing & repoussé, so no special skills are needed, but be ready to spend some serious time with both hammers and files. advanced Beginnerwww.nashquinn.com


The Next Step in Jewelry & MetalsmithingRaychel WengenrothSeptember 3 - 5This workshop is designed for students who have basic jewelry making skills they want to expand on. (See description for the beginning workshop I taught in May) We will explore

forging, forming, basic chain making and more in depth soldering skills while playing with a variety of construction techniques. Students will make jewelry, as well as functional objects such as small containers and a utensil. The techniques demonstrated vary as needs arise during class, this description is the tip of the iceberg so rest up for an intense learning experience! advanced Beginnerwww.raychelwengenroth.com


Roots of MetalsmithingGlen GardnerSeptember 3 - 5Regardless of the choice of metal, the art of metalsmithing remains rooted in the techniques of forging and forming metal with a hammer. This class is designed as an introduction to these basic skill sets. The objective is to expand ones awareness of how different metals behave under a hammer. Open to all skill levels, but students should be comfortable with using metal snips and moderate hammering for extended periods of time. We will be working primarily with copper, aluminum and steel. The venue will be in the blacksmith shop to allow working with both hot and cold metal. Come raise a simple bowl and make some forming and chasing tools. The application of these skills will broaden the scope and open new possibilities for any jeweler, coppersmith or blacksmith. advanced Beginner to Intermediatehttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/glenSgardner




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BOTANIFICATION: Environmental Photography meets 3D PrintingMitzi Campbell, Darlene Farris-LaBar with Don MillerJune 10 - 14Based on BOTANIFICATION, an exhibit that marries art and nature and brings people up close and personal with plants, this 3-part workshop takes you directly into the field to learn about and photograph the many amazing plants on our campus and shows you how to work with 3D design technology to digitally sculpt your favorite botanicals. Don Miller, a naturalist, will lead walks and talks throughout the landscape, while photographer, Mitzi Campbell will show you how to get down and dirty with plant life to get your best photos of the most interesting specimens. Then you will bring it all back to the studio with Darlene Farris-LaBar, for 3D design and digital modeling. Imagine chewing a sprig of minty bee balm, while learning about its amazing properties, capturing the gorgeous pale purple petals perfectly with your camera and then recreating it with 3D technology! Participants will create their own models and photos of a sampling of the beautiful and essential plants that propagate our natural world. Beginnerwww.mitzicampbell.com www.darlenefarris.comwww.poconoperambulations.blogspot.com


Architectural Photography: Technique & PhilosophyRick WrightJune 17 - 20The Architectural Photographer draws on a wide array of skills to produce memorable images that convey a sense of place, an expression of the architect’s ideas, and a connection to landscape and surroundings. Rick keeps it fun; breaking down the complex

process of shooting buildings by locating “The Big Idea” in any shoot. Once you start cultivating your own stories, your photography gets simpler and very focused! Perspective and composition become your chief cohorts as you bring the building to life. Choice of focal length, aperture, focus plane, tripod technique, time of day, white balance, compositing, basic lighting, tilt shift lens work, and many other technical aspects will be explored. Basic and some advanced post-processing Lightroom techniques will be illustrated. Given the array of beauty at Peters Valley, we will have fun choosing and shooting many buildings: both interior and exterior. Much of our time will be in-the-field with ample time devoted to critique and discussion. Intermediatewww.rickwrightphotography.com


Portrait Photography ImmersionDale RioJune 24 - 28In this workshop, you will learn lighting techniques, (including manipulating natural light, flash, and studio strobe), that will help you create portraits with impact. Learn how to approach visualizing a portrait assignment, how to work with others to create a successful shoot, and how to deal with some of the challenges that come with shooting portraits. Participants will also have the opportunity to create “characters” the group will photo-graph; to this end, everyone is encouraged to bring make-up, costumes, and props. You are required to have a basic grasp of photography, including composition and exposure control. Please bring along any lighting equipment, including reflectors, on-camera flashes, and studio strobes. advanced Beginner to Intermediatewww.dalerio.com




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Introduction to LightroomKevin BondJuly 1 - 3Adobe Lightroom is a wonderful image editing program that is stream-lined for all levels of photographers. Lightroom can offer amazing editing tools with an easy-to-use interface. It is a powerful, yet easy to use alternative to the more complex Photoshop programs. This class will be an introduction to students on how to use Lightroom, editing RAW files and JPGS, and answer all questions regarding its use. From image organizing to slideshow output, this class will cover everything you need to know to get started with Lightroom. Participants will need to bring their WiFi-compatible laptop or tablet and have a good working knowledge of the device. Beginnerwww.kbondphotography.com

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Experimental Digital Photography and Transfer TechniquesSandra C. DavisJuly 15 - 19Have you ever wanted to alter the surface of a digital print? By using an encaustic wax paint-ing you can hand paint with oils, make collages and embed found objects onto your digital prints. In five days, you will explore five different

techniques to make your digital images unique and personal. Integrate digital images with hands-on techniques that result in images on a variety of surfaces. You will also be exploring a way to print directly onto almost any artist paper, including colored papers and hand-made papers and learn to transfer digital images onto, fabrics, wood, glass, stones, shells, and more. By using a similar technique, you can also make your images translucent. The best part is that all of these processes are safe and non-toxic and require very little clean-up. Beginner to Intermediatewww.SandraCdavis.com


Mixed Media Photography & Visual Journal InvestigationAmy E. BruceJuly 22 - 26This class will challenge your preconceived ideas of photography and its function in the process of telling our personal stories. We will be both using and creating Visual Journals that will invite you to consider your photographs as both individual artworks, and as a medium itself to combine with other materials. Learn simple bookbinding techniques and be able to create several journals that use your photographs and various materials to create pages that could in

turn be a functional object or an artist book. Open to Advanced Beginners & Intermedi-ate level students who can build upon existing knowledge of mixed media & collage processes. Techniques introduced and refined include gel medium transfer, solvent and inkjet transfer techniques as well as a variety of mixed media ideas. Working knowledge of digital photogra-phy and basic computer skills required. This is a great course if you want to investigate how photographic imagery can be modified and used as a medium and how Visual Journals can be a great resource for the visual artist. advanced Beginner to Intermediatewww.amybruce.com


Photographing the Peters Valley CommunityMary Beth MeehanJuly 29 - august 1How do we use photography to explore, describe, and respond to the worlds we inhabit? How can we create our own narrative –

storytelling – photographs that reflect our interest in those worlds? In this four-day workshop students will explore the Peters Valley area with documentary photographer Mary Beth Meehan. After reviewing each other’s work, and getting inspiration from contemporary documentary photographers, participants will set out into the area to find a subject that interests them. Time will be spent in the field photographing, then back in the classroom for editing and critiques, with the opportunity to revisit and reshoot with new knowledge and ideas. The goal of the course will be for students to become comfortable identifying projects that intrigue and challenge them, to negotiate access to those subjects, and creating a multiple-picture portfolio of images that tell real and meaningful stories. We will end the course with a celebratory projection of student work. Beginner and Beyondwww.marybethmeehan.com.


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Updating the Classic LandscapeTim Jacobsenaugust 5 - 9Using tried and true compositional techniques, you will be given the opportunity to create a portfolio of work that captures the beauty and wonder of the natural landscape. Workshop participants will be given instruction about the importance of light quality, leading lines and framing. Discussions on understanding depth-of-field, showing or stopping motion and creating high dynamic range images, as well as large scale panoramas will blend with a series of daily field trips to the surrounding woods, streams and meadows. Digital editing will be done with the Adobe Creative Suite of products, most specifically Adobe Photo, Adobe Bridge and Lightroom. Participants should have an understanding of manual camera controls and basic editing workflow techniques. A 35mm DSLR camera is preferred, as is a sturdy tripod. advanced Beginner to Intermediatehttp://tjacobsenphotography.blogspot.com


Through a Glass Darkly: Imagination, Fantasy, and RealityLaurie Klein with Nicole Cudzilloaugust 12 - 16In this magical, mysterious workshop we will delve into our deep imaginative creative process. We are all story tellers. What stories do you want to create? Every image we make is a form of self-portraiture and self-expression. Through

a variety of exercises such as meditation, looking at other photographer’s images and going into states of heightened awareness we will learn to gain clarity on what we want our images to communicate. We will be joined by Nicole, a talented photographer, makeup artist and model who, as a guide, adds a whole other dimension and vantage point to the creative process. We will be photographing daily with models in the incredible Peters Valley landscape; a perfect venue for excavating your inner most stories, wandering to bodies of water, into the wilderness, cemeteries, and historic structures. There will be daily assignments and critiques. By understanding your process as a visual thinker you can learn to express your imagination. advanced Beginner to Professionalswww.laurieklein.com


Photo Books: Sequence & StructureSean Dyroffaugust 19 - 23We will be exploring the process of creating photo books. During this workshop we will go through the process of sequencing a series of images and choosing a book structure to accompany the images. We will create several mock-up books including pamphlet bindings, cased-in bindings, single-sheet books and map folding-structures. Participants should have a body of work – even if not a complete body – prepared as digital files to work with. We will also create a new small body of images during

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the workshop to accompany the structures discussed. We will be using digital printers to output the final pieces, and either Photoshop or InDesign for digital layout. Intermediatewww.seandyroff.com


Smartphone Nature PhotographyMitzi Campbellaugust 26 - 28Take your iPhone photography to the next level by exploring the natural world through the eyes of your smartphone. You will learn how to make the most creative use of that handy device to which you are so attached! There are so many beautiful and interesting plants, flowers and critters in the National Park to shoot! You will learn how to use popular “apps” and filters to enhance your photos and then make a professionally bound book of all of your favorites, documenting your 3 day experience in the Valley, all directly from your phone! Beginnerwww.mitzicampbell.com

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Fall Foliage in the Water GapKevin BondOctober 15 - 16This exciting workshop will take place at one of the most breathtaking fall foliage destinations in the Tri-State Area. Professional photographer Kevin Bond will take you on a classic National Park experience designed to improve your photographic skills while photographing the beauty of autumn at Peters Valley. Kevin will provide personal attention and show you how to take your photography to a higher level, whether you are a beginner or more experienced photographer. We will meet for classroom instruction, but we will spend most of the time shooting in the field at unique locations. During these two days you will have the opportunity to visit and photograph the beautiful landscape surrounding Peters Valley, including ponds, swamps, streams, flora and fauna. We will photograph bridges, architecture, breathtaking foliage, and enjoy the truly amazing scenery of the Delaware Water Gap. The schedule will be flexible so students have some ability to make the workshop unique. Beginnerwww.kbondphotography.com

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Introduction to Glass Blowing Kalen Erion & Maggie Gallenmay 14 - 15Come for the weekend and learn the founda-tions and skills required to work with blown glass. Lectures, demonstrations, and hands on time with the medium will make for long but rewarding days. Participants will work with one another and become versed in both gaffing and assisting in our unique glass studio environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to be working outdoors on the beautiful Peters Valley campus, using Kalen & Maggie’s mobile glass studio. Class size is very limited, so be sure to register early! Beginner to Intermediatewww.glassrts.com


Still Life DrawingCharity Henderson Vincemay 21 - 22If you want to develop drawing skills this course is perfect for you. Participants will have an introduction to still life drawing methods on either black and white or on toned paper. Topics covered will include sketching “thumbnail” studies to choose a composition, identifying rhythms of light and shadow, line quality and finding a proper balance of detail. At the end of the course, you should have a basic understand-ing of the steps needed to create a drawing from a collection of objects so that you can continue exploring drawing on your own. Some drawing experience is helpful, but not required. Beginner to Intermediatewww.charityhenderson.com


New Dimensions in Imagery on GlassSigne Ballewmay 28 - 30In this course you will explore some of the new ways you can incorporate imagery on glass. Participants will be working with flat glass, both float and fusible and creating images from photographs and drawings to create fire on decals, water slide decals and will work with

linoleum block printing using enamels to fuse images. Finally a cold work method of using a dremel tool to create designs on glass surface will be presented and explored. Beginner to Intermediatewww.signeballew.weebly.com


The Ancient Folk Art of Egg WritingMaggie Tarris BauerJune 3 - 5Discover your own ancient artist within! Decorating eggs, especially at Easter time, hails from Eastern Europe cultures. In Pagan times, eggs were written and dyed with a specific message in mind, each an intention for the new growing season. Each tradition had its own set of symbols and motifs. Secret dye recipes and patterns were covertly passed from generation to generation. Beginners will be taught several methods: traditional Ukrainian Pysanky (batik), Polish drop-pull, Czech scratch eggs using natural dyes, and acid-etched eggs. You will be introduced to contemporary patterns adapted from ancient Trypillian pottery and quilt designs and will work on goose, chicken, turkey, quail eggs, and even egg gourds. One-on-one tutoring will help you see yourself as a folk artist. You can begin a tradition within your own family and friends. These folk-art methods hold endless possibilities in terms of color and design for the intermediate or advanced artists. Traditional European pastries and teas will be served daily. Beginner to Intermediatewww.pysankybasics.com


Craft Yourself Online! Ennis Carter, Social Impact StudiosJune 10 - 12With so many new forms of media, it’s a great time to represent your work and artistic journey online. We’ll review theory about online com-munications; review ins & outs of online tools; and dive in for hands-on practice (with your WiFi-compatible laptop or tablet) to fit your individual style and needs. We will cover; best

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ways to showcase your work online, building or joining artist & gallery websites, how social media can be a tool for working artists, online promotion & advertising, and building a global community of people who love your work. Whether you need a basic website or to dive into social media, you’ll have the opportunity to complete the course with the basics in place, knowledge of tools, and skills to enhance your online presence over time. Participants should have a good working knowledge of their device and applications on it. Beginner and Beyondwww.socialimpactstudios.com

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Introduction to Glass Blowing Kalen Erion & Maggie GallenJune 10 - 14Learn the foundations and skills required to work with blown glass. Lectures, demonstra-tions, and hands on time with the medium will make for long but rewarding days. Participants will work with one another and become versed

in both gaffing and assisting in our unique glass studio environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to be working outdoors on the beautiful Peters Valley campus, using Kalen & Maggie’s mobile glass studio. Class size is very limited, so be sure to register early! Beginner to Intermediatewww.glassrts.com


Glass MosaicsCynthia FisherJune 17 - 19Glass mosaics are colorful, fun to make, and last forever. Come learn about color and the mosaic palette, how tile shape creates visual texture, how layout of patterns (opus) affect design and more. We will be learning and using the indirect method to create your mosaic on a panel. Mo-saics can be made directly, by attaching mosaic pieces to a substrate, or they can be made in the indirect method, where they are first laid on contact paper and then transferred to a final substrate. The numerous benefits of working

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indirectly will be fully presented. This workshop is ideal for those who have some experience in mosaics OR are willing to jump right in and tackle an ambitious first project. Come with an idea – realistic, abstract, or decorative – or find inspiration in a mosaic source book. Beginner to advancedwww.bigbangmosaics.com


Cutting ThroughBéatrice CoronJune 17 - 21During this intensive class of serious fun, participants will discover the incredible variety of applications of paper cutting from fine arts to public art commissions. During the class, we will conceive and produce works as different as unique story-telling images with techniques on how to produce them in stenciled editions, pop-ups, dimensional work, wearable sculptures or short stop-motion animation. Cutting different papers and experimenting with scale, we will keep an open mind to adapt them to other materials and explore new territories. Tips, tricks and resources will be provided. No experience necessary. Each student can follow their own project during this highly individualized workshop. Beginner to Intermediatewww.beatricecoron.com


Beyond the Basics of EncausticLorraine GlessnerJune 24 - 28If you are ready to take your knowledge of encaustic to the next level, then this is the workshop for you! With an emphasis on mixed-media, techniques and materials covered in this workshop include types of wax and their uses, making your own encaustic medium, use of the latest tools, powdered graphite, the textural and three dimensional possibilities of paper clay, cre-ating patterns using stencils and masks as well as progressive painting and collage techniques including how to best use transparency and opacity, blending, gradations, pours and utilizing horsehair as a drawing tool. Tips and sugges-tions for marketing your work and approaching galleries will also be addressed. Please note: Although it is helpful, it is not necessary to have had any previous experience with the encaustic medium in order to take this workshop. Intermediate to advancedwww.lorraineglessner.net


Warm Glass JewelryJames DurrettJuly 1 - 3In this fun and fast paced workshop, participants will learn technical and practical methods used to manipulate glass into objects of their own design in the form of wearable jewelry. The course begins with the basic process of fusing glass together followed by wire wrapping and

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applying findings. The course is beneficial to those wishing to acquire skills in this area for the first time and to those already familiar with the basics. Methods covered will be: Fusing (Tack Fusing, Full Fusing), Inclusion, Frit Casting, Wire Modeling, Electric Kiln usage, Microwave kiln usage. Participants can expect to use these skills to create pendants, earrings, brooches and a barrette in just three days. Beginner to Intermediate


Glass Experiments within NatureDavid LicataJuly 8 - 12This intermediate torch-working class will find inspiration amongst the diverse campus at Peters Valley. We will study botanicals, animals, abstract forms and find ways of creating short-term installations in glass within the natural environment. Some mixed media projects may arise. Bring your camera, sketchbook, hiking shoes and great ideas. Intermediate www.davidlicata.com


The Monotype Print: One Impression and Maybe One MoreStephen McKenzieJuly 15 - 19The Monotype hybrid combining elements of printmaking, painting, and collage. A fully inked impression is pulled with a second “ghost print” possible, offers the opportunity to use materials and media without extensive technical knowledge needed for other forms of printmaking. We will cover; history, tools, materials, plate selection, preparation, image execution and printing using water-based media including Akua Inks. Learn how to; work into a light field (the additive approach), work from a dark field (the subtractive approach) and variations on each of these methods. Dem-onstrations include registration for both press and hand printing, collage and chine collé and cognates or counterproofs, images transferred from a wet print. You will experiment to become familiar with the process and its possibilities, but as an overarching objective, you will be encouraged to conceptually advance personal aesthetic issues or perhaps discover a new direction for your work. Beginner to Intermediate


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Animated Pop-Up BooksShawn SheehyJuly 22 - 26Pop-ups are dimensional and come to life when a page is turned. Movables are flat and come to life when a tab is pulled. Combining the two brings dimension and animation to the pages of a book. In the first half of this course, participants will learn about and assemble these animating structures, and ultimately create a book using a traditional pop-up binding. In the second half of the course, participants will develop their own pop-up. Paper craft or binding skills are helpful, but not necessary. Beginner to Intermediatewww.shawnsheehy.com


Seeing Natural Spaces – Working with Marks and ColorNina JeromeJuly 29 - august 2In this drawing and painting workshop participants will explore a sense of place and develop a vocabulary of marks with a variety of media to express natural spaces. We will draw from observation, making short, gestural studies, translate those ideas into paint, and work directly with paint in and out of the studio. Participants will focus on the process of seeing, and will find personal ideas within the local environment

by completing specific, short assignments with marks and color. As the workshop progresses you may use the short studies to develop more complex paintings that synthesize individual discoveries. Knowledge of basic drawing and painting concepts is recommended. Intermediatewww.ninajerome.com


Experimental Mold MakingNathaniel Mellaugust 12 - 16In this class participants will explore basic principles of mold making in a variety of media, including, but not limited to life casting, plaster and rubber mold making as well as wax casting. Basics will be addressed and demonstrations will be given but this is a free form class so get creative! All participants are expected to leave with a broadened view of the vast possibilities of mold making for the creation of multiples as well as one-off art objects. Beginner to Intermediate


Finding Flow in WatercolorJennie Traill Schaefferaugust 20 - 21Find flow, creativity, and calm in the nature surrounding Peters Valley, using watercolor

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medium as your vehicle. Watercolor’s best attributes are its transparency, flowing nature and portability. Explore these qualities through its application to represent and interpret the beautiful natural landscapes surrounding Peters Valley. All levels of experience are welcome as the instruction will be individualized to meet the abilities of each participant. Instruction will focus on basic drawing, understanding your materials and media, as well as composition, form, color, value, and texture. You are encouraged to bring current or past watercolor work or even art-work of other 2-D media to give Jennie a sense of your experience. Class will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Please bring reference pho-tos or digital photos on a device should weather not cooperate. Beginner to Intermediatewww.traillworks.com


Color Portrait DrawingCharity Henderson VinceSeptember 3 - 5Working from a chosen photograph, par-ticipants will learn how to create a portrait in colored pencil or pastel. Selected techniques will include composition and cropping, selective choice of detail and how to render them, and the use of a grid as a tool for accurate drawing. Participants should have some prior drawing experience working in pastel or colored pencil.advanced Beginner to Intermediatewww.charityhenderson.com


Sculpture: Mining the Subconscious MindTom HolmesSeptember 3 - 5The dream state, conscious or subconscious provides the perfect pretext to probe and explore unfolding creativity. Solve specific creative, sculptural and artistic issues through intuitive redirection. Work large or small, fast or slow, with stone, steel, wood or ice; allowing the materials to lead. Dig deep into your awareness of the self in relation to sculptural outcomes, creative encumbrances, and personal dialectics. Manifest the best work of your life and move on. You will learn how to weld, cut, pin, drill, assemble and stabilize all materials. Present, sell, and understand the process of connecting collectors to your work. Emerge with a fresh perspective on what is possible. Beginner to Intermediatewww.tomholmes.com


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Introduction to Wood Milling Tom Horsfieldmay 14 (Rain date may15)Learn the basics of how to use a Wood Mizer Portable Sawmill to cut logs into dimensional lumber and slabs of wood with the artist in mind. Topics of discussion will include: safety, choosing wood, size, specific cuts, and drying techniques and the different types of effects that can be achieved with each mill. Each student will take home a selection of lumber for their personal use. Bring your truck, van or roof rack and take advantage of this CUT-UP. Please do not bring your own wood for sawing because materials are provided with tuition.

Tuition: $250 From the Bandsaw to the LatheKeith Tompkinsmay 21 - 22Many wood turners are intimidated by just the thought of using a bandsaw. In this workshop, participants will learn safe procedures for cutting green wood on the bandsaw in preparation for turning it on the lathe. The fundamentals of the bandsaw will be covered, from proper machine set-up, maintenance, and operator safety. Various processes will be covered, from

cutting bowl blanks, pen blanks, and round stock. After cutting their stock, participants will transfer it to the lathe, where they will turn it into finished bowls, goblets, or other forms. Topics such as tool sharpening, proper tool handling, and design considerations will be covered. Beginner to Intermediatewww.keithptompkins.com


Carving & Painting a Traditional New Jersey Black DuckJode HillmanJune 3 - 5Join Master Carver Jode Hillman for an intensive three day class in which participants will learn the methods and techniques needed to carve and paint a Delaware River style black duck decoy. Carving will be done utilizing traditional edge tools like spokeshave, drawknive and gouge. Students may choose a hen or drake to carve and paint; painting will be done in oils by hand by brush. Pre-registration is required by May14th 2016. advanced Beginner to Intermediatewww.hillmandecoys.com


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Windsor Chair MakingJim RendiJune 10 - 14Come build your own Windsor chair with 18th century techniques, using only hand tools. We will rive wood for steam bending and spindles, shape seats with gutter adz, drawknife, and spoke shave, and drill all holes by eye with brace and spoon bits. Within five days you will have assembled your own sack-back arm chair and understand what all the tools are used for. We will also talk about finishing techniques, using milk paints and linseed oil. Beginner to Intermediatewww.jimrendi.com


Contemporary Sculptural WoodcarvingStefanie RocknakJune 17 - 19If you have ever wanted to learn how to carve wood, this course will provide you with an amazing experience. Stefanie will teach partici-pants how to choose the right tool for the job, sharpen tools and make efficient cuts. She will also teach methods to explore the potential of wood carving to create gesture and movement in your work. Each person will plan and execute a small project in Basswood, depending on their skill level. Beginner to Intermediatewww.steffrocknak.net


3 Ways to Cut DovetailsMatt KenneyJune 24 - 28Dovetails are strong and beautiful, making them a great joint for casework like wall cabinets and drawers. It’s not easy to cut a set of clean, tight dovetails, when you’re first getting started. Before you pick up any cutting tools you’ll learn the importance of accurate layout. The first technique takes advantage of the tablesaw’s precision and accuracy to cut the tails, and then a router for the pins. Then we’ll cut some tails at the bandsaw, and use a second router technique for the pins. Finally, we’ll get to the crowning glory of woodworking: the handcut dovetail joint using a backsaw, a coping saw, and a few sharp chisels. You will gain a great understanding of how the joint works, and a solid foundation to cut dovetails on your own. You’ll also leave with a lovely small wall cabinet, which you’ll make as you learn to cut dovetails. advanced Beginner to Intermediatewww.mekwoodworks.com


Carving & Shaping Vessels and UtensilsKeunho Peter ParkJuly 1 - 3This class will provide you the opportunity to learn how to use the hand carving tools and power tools in a safe manner while carving out your own wooden vessel or utensil. We will experience the meditative joy in wood carving and also advanced techniques such as segmented

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wood carving. We will also discuss the benefit of hand carving instead of wood turning. Let’s have some fun gouging out wood. Beginner to Intermediatewww.studiospong.sqaurespace.com


Live Edge FurnitureYoav LibermanJuly 8 - 12Live edge furniture is among the most beautiful furniture in world. Live edge provides a way to celebrate the organic shapes of nature through a functional object that is beautiful and unique. In this class we will design and build a live edge piece. Participants will learn how to mill, connect, and finish natural edge furniture. We will learn how to work with irregular wood and overcome the challenges of cracks, pitting, and loose bark. The furniture can be made entirely out of natural edge lumber, or be constructed as a composi-tion piece that incorporates both natural edge elements and components that you will design and fabricate, such as turned legs and rails. Given the time allotted for the class, an ideal project is a bench, a stool or a small coffee table. We will provide local slabs of live edge timbers, but you are welcome to bring your own inspiring lumber. advanced Beginner to Intermediatewww.yoavliberman.com

Tuition: $580

Studio/Materials Fee: $35 (does not include wood which will vary by project $200-$300)

Furniture Hack: Bringing New Life to Old ObjectsTed LottJuly 15 - 19The world holds an abundance of objects whose useful life seems to have past. Thrift stores, junk shops, roadsides, and even our own basements and garages hold items that, for a variety of reasons, are no longer utilized for their original purpose. This class will focus on the imagina-tive re-use and incorporation of found objects into functional pieces of furniture and other useful objects. Students will use traditional and modern techniques of woodworking and furni-ture construction in combination with existing wooden objects. Combining fresh lumber with objects that have their own character, history, and patina, we will give these items new life, meaning, and visual impact, while diverting items away from the waste stream, and have a great time doing it! Paricipants should have a basic un-derstanding of the safe use of hand and power tools, but need not be experts. advanced Beginner to Intermediatewww.tedlott.com


Woodturning for WomenBeth Ireland July 22 - 26Woodturning is a creative, mesmerizing craft that turns wood into objects of function or sculpture. Woodturning does not require

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Make an Irish Strum StickBeth Ireland & Keunho Peter ParkJuly 29 - august 2The Irish strum stick is a dulcimer in guitar form. This fun, easily playable instrument is the perfect introduction to the skills necessary to make all stringed instruments. This class will introduce a variety of stationary tools such as the bandsaw, drill press and lathe. Participants will learn to make a fretting hammer and an awl, which will be used in the construction of the instrument. Hand tools will also be introduced so students can shape and personalize their instrument to

their own specification. This is a perfect class for a musician who wants to be introduced to woodworking, a woodworker who wants be introduced to music, or someone who wants to have the most fun while learning ever. The skills learned in this class are applicable to all stringed instruments. Beginner to Intermediatewww.bethireland.net www.studiospong.sqaurespace.com


ChairmakingKen Burtonaugust 5 - 9Designing and building a good chair is, perhaps, the epitome of the woodworker’s craft. Here’s your chance to give it a try. Choose from one of four solid chair designs: A Side Chair, A Desk Chair, A Rocking Chair, or an Easy Chair then let Ken guide you through the process of building it from the ground up. You’ll become well-versed in chair joinery techniques as well as a variety of seat-making methods including slatted, woven,

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Japanese JoineryYann Giguèreaugust 12 - 16Japanese joinery is famous for its sophistication. This class will dive deeply into the subtleties of various joints, namely kanawa (scarf), shachi (keyed tenoned scarf) and several kinds of mor-tises and tenons: pegged, wedged and tusked. The precise execution of joinery requires sharp tools so participants will also learn sharpening with Japanese water stones focused on chisels. Each student will create a “joinery tree”; one could also call it a “joinery sculpture” composed of the numerous joints covered over the week. Beginnerwww.mokuchiwoodworking.com


Turning Fine Writing InstrumentsBarry Grossaugust 19 - 23Learn how to turn pens on a lathe or take your skills to the next level. Concentration on the fit & finish of a pen will be stressed daily along with thinking creatively to enhance your abilities. Tool techniques, sharpening, trouble-shooting problem pens and discussions of the

best plating used for a pen are just some of the topics for discussion. How to stabilize wood so it will not blow apart will be demonstrated and practiced! Participants will work with a variety of materials including: exotic wood, stabilized wood, acrylics and demystifying the myth of casting and creating your own pen blanks will be worked on daily. Different finishing techniques will be demonstrated and practiced throughout the course including an easy CA glue finish. When you are finished with your pen masterpieces, we will discuss how to market them. You will leave with between 8-20 pens, depending on your skill level. Beginner and Beyondwww.bgartforms.com


The Sculptural BoxEllie Richardsaugust 26 - 30This course will provide an introduction to wood as both a sculptural and functional medium. There will be thorough discussions on the basics of designing with wood as your boxes are designed into imaginative forms with exciting surface treatments. Developing safe and reliable skills, using both hand and power tools while addressing aesthetic and functional issues will be at the heart of this course. In this class you will gain the experience you need to explore your sculptural ideas with confidence. Beginner to Intermediatewww.ellie-richards.com


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Beginning Blacksmithing Mace Vitaleapril 23 - 24This workshop will provide you with a wonder-ful introduction into the amazing world of blacksmithing. Participants will learn the basic techniques from tapers to scrolls, bending, form-ing, hot punching and drifting, hot cutting, basics of tool usage and selection from hammers to tongs to anvils and vises! Expect to leave with a baseline understanding of hot forging of steel, coal forge maintenance and tool use. It’s never too late or early to start blacksmithing!

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Introduction to Blacksmithing Sam Salvatimay 7 - 8This workshop will provide you with a wonder-ful introduction into the amazing world of blacksmithing. Participants will learn the basic techniques from tapers to scrolls, bending, form-ing, hot punching and drifting, hot cutting, basics of tool usage and selection from hammers to tongs to anvils and vises! Expect to leave with a baseline understanding of hot forging of steel, coal forge maintenance and tool use. It’s never too late or early to start blacksmithing!


Introduction to Glass Blowing Kalen Erion & Maggie Gallenmay 7 - 8Come for the weekend and learn the founda-tions and skills required to work with blown glass. Lectures, demonstrations, and hands on time with the medium will make for long but rewarding days. Students will work with one another and become versed in both gaffing and assisting in our unique glass studio environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to be working out-doors on the beautiful Peters Valley campus,

using Kalen & Maggie’s mobile glass studio. Class size is very limited, so be sure to register early! www.glassrts.com


Hand Tools at the Work BenchDaniel Lawrencemay 28 - 29Learn basic wood working skills while making a wooden box with a rabbeted top (to unite the edges of in a rabbet joint) using hand tools at the workbench. You will have the opportunity to design and make a handle unique to the box which will be an introduction to the use of the bandsaw and scroll saw. The techniques covered will include: measuring and marking with shop rule, square, marking gauge, using a bevel, using a bench hook and clamps, and using the backsaw and coping saw to cut parts. Learn plane use with a shooting board for trimming and sizing pieces and hand router use to make the rabbet joint end for the top. Fastening techniques using nails, pre drilling will also be along with finishing techniques such as surface preparation for sanding, milk paint or oil finish. You will learn the basic skills to continue explor-ing woodworking.


Introduction to Metalwork and JewelryKristal RomanoJuly 22 - 24This class is a fun introduction to creating hand-made jewelry. Participants will become familiar with basic studio tools and fabrication techniques for working with fine metals. Techniques such as wire wrapping, sawing, filing, sanding, texturing, and rivets will be investigated to create finished jewelry. You will be encouraged to explore your creativity while applying new metalworking techniques to a unique wearable art form. www.KristalRomano.com


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Putting the POP in Pop-Ups!Shawn SheehyJuly 27 - 29When pop-ups leap impossibly from between the pages of a book, they can seem magical. However, it usually all comes down to just some clever folding. By building a series of increasingly complex pop-ups, you will learn all about the fundamentals of paper engineering, including structures that create volumes AND structures that create movement. At the end of the workshop you will learn how to bind all of your structures into a pop-up book. If you are good with math, geometry, art (especially 3D art) and/or mechanics, you will have an impossibly good time with this workshop.www.shawnsheehy.com


One of a Kind Fabric CreationsColleen Rae Smileyaugust 5 - 7Let’s work together to breathe new life into favorite sentimental clothing, blankets, etc... to make them fun and functional. Come create a special gift or show your friends and family your unique voice. At the end of class everyone will have had some time designing, cutting, pinning, ironing, and sewing. You will walk away with a one of a kind object that you have designed and made; maybe a pillow or a small bag. It is up to you! A little knowledge of the sewing machine is helpful but not necessary. Please note: This is not a class to create clothing! www.colleenraesmiley.com


Express Yourself with your Camera Laurie Kleinaugust 7 - 9Get together with like-minded teens to explore the endless possibilities and wonderments that photography holds. This three-day photographic journey is designed to boost your creativity and propel your photography to the next level. Immerse yourself in this adventure, which includes camera techniques, compositional tools, creative self-discovery, storytelling, creating ghost images, freezing action and a lot of location shooting in the beauty of the Delaware Water Gap! We will also make hand made paper so we can composite with photographs taken during the workshop. Bring your imagination and your digital camera to class. We will have a presentation and reception for family members at the end of the workshop.www.laurieklein.com


A Voyage Beyond the Basics of BlacksmithingSam SalvatiOctober 15 - 16This workshop is for teens ages 13-17, who have at least one basic class already under their belt. Students will move onto more advanced techniques such as forge welding, designing and executing a more complex piece of ironwork, riveting, and more toolmaking. Show up ready to get right to work and have fun!


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Print-ala-PaloooooozaStephen McKenzieJuly 11 - 13This is a printmaking smorgasbord of fun. Learn three printmaking techniques in three days—screenprinting (print on t-shirts, yay!), monoprinting (the ultimate in printmaking play) and woodcut (one of the traditional forms of printmaking). Go from idea to print each day for each process with each day designed for maximum fun with minimum fuss. Leave with lots of prints at the end of the workshop.Bring your imagination, all materials supplied.


Using Paints to CreateKaren JohnsonJuly 18-22Don your smock, load your palette and venture into the world of painting with watercolors and acrylics. Projects are artist inspired featuring different and fun approaches. Painting projects will include “Britto” inspired painting on your own shoes! Jackson Pollock, “Splatter Painting on canvas, “Seurat, “Water Pointillism,” Gustav Klimt, “Tree of Life”, You’re the artist, “Original by Me”. Instruction will include basic bio of each artist, how to use materials, focus on brushes and brushwork, spatial relationships, how colors complement each other, and the use of color wheels.


Made of Water: An Aquatic ExplorationMarguerite I. Fulleraugust 1 - 5Come explore the importance of our water systems through an artful adventure. Make a miniature ecosystem to replicate a rain cloud, make a self watering planter, paint aquatic landscapes, tile and grout a mosaic bird bath to support nature in your own back yard. See website for more information.


Fun with SculptureKaren Johnsonaugust 15-19If you love three dimensional art, making things with paper, plaster, or found objects this work-shop is for you! We will be making sculptures in various forms, inspired by different artists, cultures and mediums! Projects will include: Piet Mondrian inspired sculptural piece, Found Object Sculpture, African Inspired Doll, Paper 3D cubes with your own original design work, and Plaster Bowl Sculptures! Bring your own found objects if you please. You never know what may appear!


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Folk Art SpotlightJune 3 - 5

A special selection of workshops focused on folk craft.

Traditional Tool MakingDan O’SullivanSee page 2

Raku Rodeo WeekendLisa G. WestheimerSee page 8

Creating Baskets Woven on AntlersSteven R. CartySee page 14

Traditional Hand AppliquéDelia DunganSee page 14

The Ancient Folk Art of Egg WritingMaggie Tarris BauerSee page 32

Carving & Painting a Traditional New Jersey Black DuckJode HillmanSee page 40

The twinning of artist and community is an especially significant feature of folk art, suggesting an abiding intimacy between making, using, and sharing. Folk artists follow that rather than indulge a personal aesthetic as a first priority. Folk artists mindfully incorporate recognizable materials, processes, and practices that situate their work within the public sphere they occupy with other community members. But there is also a persistent element of innovation and

change in folk art, which allows for personal expression, leading to variation over space as well as time as in the case of decoy carving, hand quilting, and blacksmithing. This exciting series of Folk Arts Workshops will introduce students to these art forms and give them a wonderful window into preservation and innovation of these crafts.

Dr. Thomas D. Carroll Fourthriver Cultural Resources

This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency with the National Endowment for the Arts and Peters Valley School of Arts.


EvENTS

Instructor Presentations Every Friday June - August at 7:30pm. Free and open to the public.

Weekly auctions Every Monday June - August at 1pm under the kitchen pavilion. Free and open to the public.

Open House Event Sunday, May 1, 2016

Visit our campus, tour all of our studios and enjoy artist demonstrations. Free and open to the public.

annual fine Craft fair September 24 & 25, 2016

Held at the Sussex County Fair Grounds in Augusta, NJ. 150 juried exhibiting artists, demonstrations, etc.

Benefit auction & dinner Event Thursday, August 18, 2016

All proceeds from this event benefit our educational programming.

Craftsmen at Work Program Peters Valley brings demonstrating artists to schools and group venues year round for on-site demonstrations and mini workshops.

Contact our office or visit our website for more information about any of these events.

ExHIBITION & RETaIL gaLLERIES

Open year-round and online www.petersvalleygallery.org

Our Sally d. francisco Exhibition gallery showcases five professional exhibitions each year. Our Retail gallery represents work by over 200 artists.

January 24 – February 14, 2016 Regional High School Student Exhibition Opening Reception: Sunday, January 24, 3-5pm

March 26 - May 15, 2016 maker moxie: The Impact of the Craft School Experience Opening Reception: Saturday, March 26, 5-7pm Gallery Talk at 5:30

May 28 – August 14, 2016 making matters: fresh Perspectives in fine Craft Opening Reception: Saturday, May 28 5-7pm Gallery Talk at 5:30

August 27 – October 30, 2016 Contemporary fiber, Curated by Wendy Haas Opening Reception: Saturday, August 27 5-7pm Gallery Talk at 5:30

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On-Campus Lodging Lodging for workshop students is available on the Peters Valley campus in our rustic farmhouses. The accommodations are basic and “no frills”. Rooms have two twin beds, share a bathroom and are not air conditioned. The fee is $45 per night. There are a very limited number of single rooms, rooms that do have air conditioning, and two rooms that have a private bath. Additional fees are charged and reservations are made on a first-come, first-serve basis by calling the office.

meals Freshly prepared meals are served in the Peters Valley Dining Hall during workshop sessions. Lunches are included in the tuition cost for the workshop for all students. Break-fast & dinner can be purchased separately as a meal plan or pay as you go at the dining hall. Dinner is available the evening before the workshop begins for an additional cost of $15 and may be paid at the door. Dinner is not served on the last day of the workshop. Please see our website for pricing information. Students are encouraged to bring along snacks to enjoy when the dining hall is closed. Located in the Delaware Water Gap

National Recreation Area along the Delaware River in Layton, NJ.

Refunds & Cancellation Policy Except for a $50 cancellation fee and the $30 registration fee, all fees are refundable if notice is given 30 days prior to start of workshop. No refunds will be made after that date. No refunds will be given if a student withdraws after a workshop begins.

Peters Valley School of Craft reserves the right to cancel a workshop due to low enrollment or an emergency.

If a cancellation should occur, students will be notified and will have the option of taking another course or receiving a full refund.

Please review our policies and procedures on our website www.petersvalley.org. We are happy to answer your questions. Please call our office at 973-948-5200 9-5pm weekly.

This year join us in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service. For more information visit www.nps.gov/dewa/

This catalog is available in large print upon request. [email protected]


SCHOLaRSHIPS

Deadline for all applications is April 1, 2016.

The fred Rose memorial Scholarship One full tuition scholarship for a ceramic workshop.

Lenore g. Tawney foundation fiber Scholarship One full tuition scholarship for a fiber workshop. Lodging and meals are also covered.

New Jersey Potter’s guild One $500 tuition scholarship for a ceramics workshop.

Huber-Weyer Youth Scholarship Four full tuition scholarships for high school students

matriculated College Student Scholarships Ten 50% tuition scholarships.

art Educator Scholarships Four 50% tuition scholarships.

Contact our office or visit our website for an application.

PETERS vaLLEY OPPORTuNITIES

Summer Studio assistants Deadline April 1, 2016

A great learning experience for emerging artists. Spend the summer working alongside Peters Valley studio managers and visiting instructors. Expand your understanding of studio operations and maintenance.

artist fellows Deadline February 15, 2016

A unique opportunity for established artists to manage all aspects of one of Peters Valley’s studios for a six month period.

artist Residencies Rolling Deadlines

Devote yourself to your work on Peters Valley’s beautiful campus in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Available October 1 – November 29; from two to seven weeks in length.

Peters Valley School of Craft is working together with five participating craft schools – Arrowmont, Haystack, Penland and Pilchuck – to feature the benefits of intensive studio experiences offered by our immersion workshops. To find out more about the Craft School Experience visit www.craftschools.us where you will find videos, artists stories and more.

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This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Windgate Charitable Foundation Marie & John Zimmerman Fund

The Friends of Marie Zimmerman Charles Lawrence Keith and Clara Miller Foundation

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Peters Valley ENRICHES LIvES through the learning, practice, and appreciation of fine crafts.

The making of fine crafts is a kind of ExPLORaTION, which relies on an integration of heart, head, and hands. Peters Valley encourages and facilitates this exploration in everything we do.

We are a vibrant community, bringing together established and emerging artists from around the globe. COmINg TOgETHER to make things makes us better artists, able to learn from each other, and to evaluate our own efforts in a wider context.

We provide studio-based educational workshops for life-long learners who have the opportunity to benefit from working with nationally and internationally RECOgNIZEd aRTISTS.

We are stewards of the CREaTIvE PROCESS: from preparation, to incubation, to illumination, to verification. We strive to develop the creative abilities of all of our participants through this focus on process.

We provide an inspiring natural setting, intensive instruction, the right tools, and a supportive environment to immerse oneself in making things by hand. Fresh air and respite from one’s normal routine can bring fRESH INSIgHTS, and for some, perhaps, opportunities for peak moments, magic, and transformation.

Our gallery shows, craft fairs, annual auctions, presentations at various festivals, community outreach efforts, and other programs allow us to both bring fine crafts to a wider audience, and to help SHaPE fuTuRE STaNdaRdS of excellence in fine crafts.

We honor the tradition of crafts by continuing to experiment with new techniques and materials, in pursuit of artistic, professional, and personal gROWTH. This is our focus and joy.

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