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Techniques in Mold Making

Techniques in Mold Making

  • Saturdays | 10:00 am - 03:00 pm
  • Start Date: June 1, 2024
  • Instructor: David Cumbie
  • Location: Main Campus
***This Two-Day Workshop meets Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2.***

Explore a variety of mold-making techniques in creating sculpture works. Students will create molds out of clay, plaster, low temperature wax, alginate, and latex. All materials are provided.

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Metal Forging Techniques

Metal Forging Techniques

  • Saturdays | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Start Date: May 4, 2024
  • Instructor TBD.

  • Location: Main Campus

Metal lovers, come observe a mix of small metal projects that you could do too! In this demonstration, you will see a crash course of blacksmithing and be introduced to the tools, the techniques, and the applications of metal working as an art form and as a craft. If you are nervous about trying out metal sculpture or blacksmithing classes, consider this, see what it’s all about and be inspired!

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Macramé Wall Hanging 5/18

Macramé Wall Hanging 5/18

  • Saturdays | 01:00 pm - 04:00 pm
  • Start Date: May 18, 2024
  • Instructor: Alyssa Foxson
  • Location: Main Campus

Macramé is a form of textile that uses knotting techniques and comes from the 13th century weavers’ word for “fringe.” This fiber art was popular in the 60s and 70s and now it is back and as popular as ever. Join artist Alyssa Foxson and embrace your inner boho goddess. Learn all the basic macramé knots needed to make a macramé wall hanging and beyond. All supplies are included and you will leave this workshop with a beautiful wall hanging ready for display.

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Inspired Words: Writing to Art 5/4

Inspired Words: Writing to Art 5/4

  • Saturdays | 10:00 am - 04:00 pm
  • Start Date: May 4, 2024
  • Instructor: Elaine Person
  • Location: Heritage Center

When you see a painting, what do you feel? When you look at a photograph, what memories surface? Tap into your creativity with the use of paintings, photographs, and objects as award-winning writer Elaine Person prompts you to write original stories, poems, and essays. Learn writing tools and techniques. Different genres of writing and reflection will be discussed. Short lunch break provided. Students will leave this workshop with their own written words.

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Bronze Casting Workshop April 20-21

Bronze Casting Workshop April 20-21

  • Saturdays | 10:00 am - 04:00 pm
  • Start Date: April 20, 2024
  • Instructor: David Cumbie
  • Location: Main Campus
***This Two-Day Workshop meets Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21.***

*** Bronze pour date to be announced at the workshop. ***

An introduction to a variety of techniques in the creation of wax sculptures. Once the wax sculptures are made, students prepare their waxes with gates and sprues in preparation for the ceramic mold-making process. Waxes are coated with state-of-the-art ceramic shell, and then the wax will be burned out, and the molten bronze poured into the molds. Cost includes a five pound bronze sculpture, with the option to purchase additional material for larger works. Students are responsible for finishing the polishing and coloring of final castings.

 

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Bronze Casting Workshop May 18-19

Bronze Casting Workshop May 18-19

  • Saturdays | 10:00 am - 04:00 pm
  • Start Date: May 18, 2024
  • Instructor: David Cumbie
  • Location: Main Campus
***This Two-Day Workshop meets Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19.***

***Bronze pour date to be announced at the workshop.***

An introduction to a variety of techniques in the creation of wax sculptures. Once the wax sculptures are made, students prepare their waxes with gates and sprues in preparation for the ceramic mold-making process. Waxes are coated with state-of-the-art ceramic shell, and then the wax will be burned out, and the molten bronze poured into the molds. Cost includes a five pound bronze sculpture, with the option to purchase additional material for larger works. Students are responsible for finishing the polishing and coloring of final castings.

 

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