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Pastel Workshop - Pasture Scene
Instructor: Elissa GoldbergDate: March 25
TIME: 12pm - 2:30pm - SaturdayPrice: $80.00 (all materials provided)
Elissa will guide each student will learn the underpainting process, scrumbling, and different layering techniques. No experience necessary...only an interest to learn and have fun. Or an opportunity to fine-tune your skills. Elissa will paint with you and provide one on one instruction. Each Class you end up with an original 8 x 10 painting with a mat ready to frame. Bring a smock or clothes you don't mind getting messy. In these classes Elissa will be guide you through the process of how to create landscapes with soft pastels. She will also discuss perspective and how to create a scene so that it appears you are there in real life. Elissa Goldberg has taught children as well as adults the fine art of pastels. She has conducted a variety of workshops in both New Jersey as well as local venues.She is a member of the Pastel Society of America.
Elissa's Original and Reproductions are available in the Gallery
Elissa will guide each student will learn the underpainting process, scrumbling, and different layering techniques. No experience necessary...only an interest to learn and have fun. Or an opportunity to fine-tune your skills. Elissa will paint with you and provide one on one instruction. Each Class you end up with an original 8 x 10 painting with a mat ready to frame. Bring a smock or clothes you don't mind getting messy. In these classes Elissa will be guide you through the process of how to create landscapes with soft pastels. She will also discuss perspective and how to create a scene so that it appears you are there in real life. Elissa Goldberg has taught children as well as adults the fine art of pastels. She has conducted a variety of workshops in both New Jersey as well as local venues.She is a member of the Pastel Society of America.
Elissa's Original and Reproductions are available in the Gallery
Saturday March 25 - Pastel Workshop - Pasture Scene
Pysanky - Egg Decorating Workshop
Instructor: Christine Weisel McNaullDate: Sunday, March 26
TIME: 11am - 3:00pm Price: $60.00 (all materials provided)
Create traditional Ukrainian pysanky Learn how to make Easter eggs in the Ukrainian tradition, using the batik or lost wax method.All supplies will be provided. Christine will guide through all the steps of transforming a plain egg into a work of art!This is a centuries-old technique, and you will learn about the symbols used. The basic process is drawing using a "kistka" with melted beeswax on the egg in consecutive dying of colors, from light to dark. The wax preserves each color it covers. Once the final dye is applied, all the wax is removed by melting it with a candle flame and removing with a tissue. One Ukrainian star design will be demonstrated to the class. Variations are welcome! Materials: eggs, kitska, dyes, wax and instruction will be provided to make one or two Pysanky, during the class. Students will keep their kitska tool and the beeswax so that they can continue to make Pysanky style eggs at home foa all occassions.Information on where to obtain materials is also provided.
Create traditional Ukrainian pysanky Learn how to make Easter eggs in the Ukrainian tradition, using the batik or lost wax method.All supplies will be provided. Christine will guide through all the steps of transforming a plain egg into a work of art!This is a centuries-old technique, and you will learn about the symbols used. The basic process is drawing using a "kistka" with melted beeswax on the egg in consecutive dying of colors, from light to dark. The wax preserves each color it covers. Once the final dye is applied, all the wax is removed by melting it with a candle flame and removing with a tissue. One Ukrainian star design will be demonstrated to the class. Variations are welcome! Materials: eggs, kitska, dyes, wax and instruction will be provided to make one or two Pysanky, during the class. Students will keep their kitska tool and the beeswax so that they can continue to make Pysanky style eggs at home foa all occassions.Information on where to obtain materials is also provided.
Sunday, March 26 - Pysanky - Egg Decorating Workshop
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Painting with Wool Workshops
Instructor: Maryia Geo
Dates:
Saturday April 8 - Spring Flowers - 10am - 1pm
Saturday June 3 - Impressionists - 10am - 1pm
Price: $85.00 (all materials included)
Create an 11 x 14 finished and glass framed piece you take home. Discover the artist within through the process of painting with wool for a unique handmade work of art. Wool watercolor is an exceptional art where the piece is created by layering dry wool layer by layer onto a fabric.
This unique technique allows you to create stunning art with 3D effect, keeping all secrets of creation under the glass. No matter what piece you create and what style you use, your painting will have a life on its own: changing colors, volumes every day Working with wool is a meditative process with therapeutic effects where small motor skills exercise, calm down, and relax the nervous system. Maria will lead you step by step and help you finish this richly colorful artwork so its ready to hang.
Choose from up to four designs for each themed class.
Saturday April 8 - Spring Flowers - 10am - 1pm
Saturday June 3 - Impressionists - 10am - 1pm
Pottery Painting Workshop
Instructor: Maddison HartzelDate: Saturday, April 15
TIME: 11am - 1:00pm Price: $50.00 (all materials provided)
In this pottery painting workshop with Maddy Made Pottery, you will have the opportunity to paint a ready made mug with fun designs of your choice. You will use colorful underglazes to decorate the surface of your mug, Maddy will then take the mugs back to her studio to fire them. They will be available for pick up about 3 weeks after the class at the Gallery. Maddison's pottery is available at the Gallery mugs, soap dishes, vases and more!
In this pottery painting workshop with Maddy Made Pottery, you will have the opportunity to paint a ready made mug with fun designs of your choice. You will use colorful underglazes to decorate the surface of your mug, Maddy will then take the mugs back to her studio to fire them. They will be available for pick up about 3 weeks after the class at the Gallery. Maddison's pottery is available at the Gallery mugs, soap dishes, vases and more!
Saturday April 15 - Pottery Painting Workshop
Floral - Wet Felting Workshop
Instructor: Linda Doucette
Price: $125 includes material fee (all materials will be provided)
Date: Saturday, April 22
Time: 11 am -2pm
Master Artisan Linda Doucette will guide you through all the steps necessary to create a one-of-a-kind 18” x 18” hand felted fabric. Your design is a permanent part of the cloth that can be displayed on the wall or turned into a pillow or other home décor items.
This workshop is perfect for beginners, no prior experience is necessary. Everyone will go home with a felt fabric they can proudly display in their home.
You can choose from several designs and select your own colors.
Students will learn basic wool handling techniques of shingling and drafting to create thin, even layers of fiber. The class will cover the basics of composing a dynamic design. Participants will experiment with color blending.
Learn Linda’s exact techniques for wetting the fibers, rubbing, and rolling to form a sturdy felted cloth. Additional ideas for embellishing, displaying, and stitching your new cloth will be discussed.
The day of the workshop choose sleeves that are not too loose and clothes you won’t mind getting a little wet.
Linda’s Original Felted Art is on display for purchase in the gallery
Saturday April 22h - Floral - Wet Felting Workshop
Prepare to Plein Air - Workshop - Water Lilies after Monet
Instructor: Margaret Wiseheart AndersonDate: Sunday - April 30 (DATE CHANGE)
TIME: 1pm - 5pmPrice: $85.00
Materials provided: Canvas, Acrylic paint and palette paper, water containers.
Supplies required to bring: 3 brushes (round, flat, filbert) for water based paint, a palette knife, pencil, eraser, sketchbook, paper towels.
Plein air artist Margaret Wiseheart Anderson will lead class towards creating their own version after Monet's Water Lilies.
Using plein air techniques and inspiration from the many beautiful works that Claude Monet left behind, we will discuss making quick thumbnail sketches, color palette, color mixing, brush strokes, palette knife painting, and more.
Water based oils or acrylics may be used.
Acrylics paint will be provided (oils will not be provided)
if you want to paint with water based oils bring them. Margaret has many original paintings for purchase in the Gallery .
April 30 Prepare to - Plein Air - Water Lilies after Monet
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POLYMER CLAY BIRD ORNAMENTS
INSTRUCTOR: Eileen Cressman-ReederDATE: Saturday, May 6TIME: 11:00 am to 2:00 pmPRICE: $80.00 (all materials provided)
You will be making two fantasy bird ornaments. Different techniques will be employed for each ornament to give you a better understanding of how polymer clay can be manipulated. You will learn various methods used to create a dimensional piece. Surface treatment of the ornaments will be explored. These ornaments make a unique gift suitable for any time of year. Beginners are welcome. You will have access to the tools that are needed. All materials are provided.
Eileen's whimsical polymer clay creations are available at the Gallery
Eileen's whimsical polymer clay creations are available at the Gallery
Saturday May 6th - Polymer Clay Bird Ornament Workshop
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Precious Metal Clay Workshop -Dogwood Blossom
Instructor: Monique Perry, Monique's Art Jewelry
Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023
Time: 10:00AM - 4:30PM
( bring a bagged lunch or order from nearby Deli)
Price: $150 + $75 Materials fee payable to instructor on the day of the workshop
Learn to hand sculpt small metal clay components such as vines, branches, leaves, petals, and combine them together to create a delicate Dogwood Blossom branch in a fine silver piece of jewelry. Students may create a medium size pendant and pair of earrings, or both if time and materials allows.
All pieces will be completed in class including firing, burnishing, adding patina, and polishing. Students will leave with a finished piece they can be proud to wear!
Class size limited to 8 students. (ages 18+) Students should bring a brown bag lunch and wear closed toe shoes please.
Monique is a traditional metalsmith, metal clay artist, and an enamellist. She uses sterling silver, fine silver, precious metal clay, semi-precious gemstones, enamels, and 22 and 24kt gold accents in her work. She creates unique one of a kind wearable works of art by combining a variety of techniques from the three disciplines.
Monique holds several certifications in precious metal clay, is a master artisan of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen and the Bucks County Guild of Craftsmen. She is a member of the Greater Philadelphia Metal Clay Guild.
Her Jewelry is available in the Gallery for purchase.
Saturday, May 20 - PMC Jewelry Workshop "Dogwood Blossom"
Watercolor Workshops
Instructor: Ann BrennanDate: Sunday, May 21 - Hummingbird
TIME: 11am - 1pm Price: $40.00 ( All Materials Provided ) Come Join the Fun! Yes You Can! Create a Card in 2 Hours. No Previous Painting Experience RequiredEach class you will create a 5x7 watercolor painting, it will be ready to frame or can be made into a greeting card, your choice. Ann has many original water color paintings and a great collection of hand painted greeting cards for sale in the Gallery .
May 21st Sunday 11am - 1pm Humingbird
Redware Sgraffito Plate Workshop
Instructor: Denise WilzDate: Sunday, September 10 TIME: 10:00am - 4pmPrice: 7" Plate $112.00
10" Plate $124.00
Redware Sgraffito Plate WorkshopThis workshop will focus on the sgraffito technique used by 18th and 19th century Pennsylvania German potters to make expressive designs in their folk art pottery. Sgraffito means to “scratch” and workshop participants will draw and scratch a design on a redware plate. Participants can choose a traditional Pennsylvania German design or create their own! No experience required.
The participants have the option to sgraffito 7” or 10″ redware plates coated with white clay slip; limit of 3 plates as time permits. All the sgraffito tools and books for ideas are provided or bring your own. After the workshop, the plates will be dried, glazed, and fired - this takes 4-6 weeks. Participants will be notified when the plates are ready. Pick up finished work at the workshop site, at the studio in Macungie by appointment or shipped to participant for an additional cost. Bring a bagged lunch.
*** Denise will have extra plates to purchase day of class ***
7" - $36 and 10" - $48
Students can create up to three plates during this class
Denise's original Redware Clay creations are available in the Gallery
Sunday: September 10 - Redware Sgraffito Plate Workshop
Woodburning and Watercolor Workshop
Instructor: Donna Bulen Date: new class coming soon
Students will pick out design and using carbon paper, then transfer design to an oval piece of basswood. Donna will guide students to w burn the image into the wood using several styles of wood burners. Upon completion of the burning, students will color the piece using watercolor paints. Once dry, students will spray piece with a coat of shellac to preserve.
Students will pick out design and using carbon paper, then transfer design to an oval piece of basswood. Donna will guide students to w burn the image into the wood using several styles of wood burners. Upon completion of the burning, students will color the piece using watercolor paints. Once dry, students will spray piece with a coat of shellac to preserve.
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