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CATALOG OF CLASSES FALL 2018
251 N. SPRUCE ST. WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101
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The first time I set foot in Sawtooth, in the winter of 2017, I
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intelligently because the process of making involves a range of
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As some among us worry that our children’s children might not time to check, because Sawtooth members get a 10%
have opportunities to learn to work with their hands, to make, discount on all their purchases made from the Shop
or understand the value of making, Sawtooth is building on a throughout the year (except during Deck the Halls).
75-year history to ensure another 75 years of providing those This is just one more way for Sawtooth to say “thank
opportunities. Sawtooth introduces potential careers in the visual you” to our members. If you’re not a member, now is
arts and creative, heritage, cultural and design media industries. a good time to buy. Registration discounts on classes
and workshops combined with this discount on fine
Arts instruction teaches sound knowledge of context, crafts and art produced by local and regional artists
judgement, cultural values, cultural history, aesthetics, quality, make it one of the best values in
and craftsmanship. Sawtooth provides an opportunity for and the City of Arts and Innovation!
engagement in pursuits that can yield lifelong benefits in health,
well-being and life satisfaction. It enriches children and young
people’s experience of life.
The heritage of Sawtooth is rooted in an approach to the arts that
builds upon traditional arts and crafts, and the joy of making. As
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Ceramics......................................................... 4 - 5
we approach our 75th anniversary in 2020, we are preparing a
grand yearlong celebration focusing on the value of art, craft, and Drawing, Painting, ......................................... 6 - 8
design. We want the community to take another look at Sawtooth. Glass ........................................................... 11 - 12
Metals........................................................ 13 - 14
In the coming year, I plan to reach out to Sawtooth’s talented and
valued instructors, the front line and face of Sawtooth, and to our Photography............................................... 15 - 17
diverse body of students, Sawtooth’s raison d’etre, to gather input Printmaking ........................................................ 9
and feedback and seek more engagement. I am asking for your
help to shape Sawtooth’s future, our plans for growth, so that arts, Textiles.............................................................. 10
crafts and design instruction remain relevant in daily life. When Wood.......................................................... 18 - 20
This catalog’s cover image is by the community takes another look at Sawtooth, we want them to Youth.......................................................... 21 - 23
visiting artist Weston Hammond. like what they see. What we really want is for them, like you, to
take a class and hopefully discover a lifelong skill. As you select Gallery Schedule............................................... 26
See page 7 for more information about from the impressive array of fall offerings, I invite you to reach Policies & Registration...................................... 27
out to me with your ideas. And as always, thank you for being an
Weston’s workshop “Landscape and Memory”
important part of Sawtooth.
Geoff Corbin, President and CEO
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WHEELTHROWING
CERAMICS 203. Beginning & Intermediate Wheelthrowing
Beginners learn the basic techniques of throwing on the
wheel along with related glazing techniques. Students with
experience can refine their throwing skills while exploring
new forms and design possibilities.
Location: Wheelthrowing Studio
Early Registration $275 (member $245)
Regular Registration $295 (member $265)
Section A Instructor Julie Perry
9 Mondays, 9/17 - 11/12, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Section B Instructor Kathy Grace
9 Mondays, 9/17 - 11/12, 9:30 am – 12:00 noon
Section C Instructor Clyde Lassiter
9 Tuesdays, 9/18 - 11/8, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Section D Instructor Pam Taylor
9 Thursdays, 10/20 - 11/15, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Section E Instructor Dodie Campbell
9 Saturdays, 9/22 - 11/17, 9:30 am – 12:00 noon
Section F Instructor Pam Taylor
Thank You! 9 Tuesdays, 9/18 - 11/13, 9:30 am – 12:00 noon
The ceramics department has been involved in 2 major
205. Intermediate Wheelthrowing
fundraising events this year. In April our students and
Develop and refine your throwing skills and expand your
faculty contributed 515 bowls to the Second Harvest Food
Bank’s fundraising event, “Empty Bowls”. range of forms through individual projects. Demonstrations
In June, we held our hugely successful “Not Quite Perfect will include more complex forms and advanced techniques
Pottery Sale”, a fundraising event in support of the ceramics
program here at Sawtooth. A big thank you to all students
in throwing and glazing. Designed for experienced students
who have mastered basic centering and pulling techniques.
SCULPTURE
and faculty who contributed work, and many thanks to those Instructor Julie Perry Location: Wheelthrowing Studio
Early Registration $275 (member $245) 215. Sculpting a Portrait in Clay
of you who attended those events. Beginners and intermediates will discover or refine basic
Regular Registration $295 (member $265)
Congratulations to Sharon Woodard, drawing winner of 2 9 Wednesdays, 9/19 - 11/14, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm skills and techniques for creating a portrait in water-based
free Taste of Art classes at Not Quite Perfect Pottery Sale! clay. Learn the process of preparing the armature, shaping
209. Intermediate & Advanced Ceramics the head, creating expressive facial features and adding
HANDBUILDING A studio class for individuals who feel comfortable with the
fundamentals of handbuilding or wheelthrowing, but are
drapery. Pieces will be fired in preparation for adding
patinas. clay and firing included.
eager to improve their skills. Creative exploration will be Instructor Mary Gunyuzlu Location: Handbuilding Studio
208. Handbuilding Early Registration $275 (member $245)
encouraged through demonstration and critiques.
Explore the creative possibilities of clay without using a Regular Registration $295 (member $265)
Instructor Dodie Campbell Location: Wheelthrowing Studio 9 Mondays, 9/17 - 11/12, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
potter’s wheel. Beginners will learn pinch, slab and coil Early Registration $275 (member $245)
techniques to create various projects. Students with Regular Registration $295 (member $265)
experience can refine their skills while exploring new forms 8 Wednesdays, 9/19 - 11/14, 9:30 am – 12:00 noon
and design possibilities. Decorating and glazing techniques
will also be explored. Location: Handbuilding Studio 9203. Teen Wheelthrowing for 7th – 12th Grade “Art in the Evening”
Early Registration $275 (member $245)
Regular Registration $295 (member $265)
Beginners learn the basic techniques of throwing on the
wheel along with related glazing techniques. Those with Free Drop-In Community
experience can refine their throwing skills while exploring
Section A Instructor Nicole Uzzell
9 Tuesdays, 9/18 - 11/13, 9:30 am – 12:00 noon new and more complex forms. Materials included. Open House
Section B Instructor Ron Embry
9 Thursdays, 9/20 - 11/15, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Instructor Cynthia Leonard Location: Wheelthrowing Studio
Early Registration $160 (member $130) Thursday,
Regular Registration $180 (member $150)
210. Intermediate & Advanced Handbuilding
6 Mondays, 10/1 - 11/5, 4:15 pm – 6:00 pm September 13, 5-7 pm
Improve your skills and expand your creativity in this class
for those who feel comfortable with basic handbuilding Join us to explore all Sawtooth has to
techniques. Experienced students may propose independent Students enrolled in the 9-week pottery classes offer! Sign up for classes and
projects suited to their interests. may use the studio during non-class hours for the
Instructor Warren Moyer Location: Handbuilding Studio
workshops!
duration of their class!
Early Registration $275 (member $245) Special Early Registration
Class fees include the first 25 pounds of clay
Regular Registration $295 (member $265) discounts available.
9 Thursdays, 9/20 - 11/15, 9:30 am – 12:00 noon and related glazing and firing.
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VISITING ARTIST
2403. Tom Suomalainen Handbuilding Workshop
Working with slab, coil, hand formed and wheel formed shapes,
participants will explore the possibilities of using a variety of
shapes in creating assemblage sculptures. Texture, pattern and
color will be integrated into the work. The small scale sculptures
can be a final product or considered a maquette for larger works
to be created later. All materials provided.
Instructor Tom Suomalainen Location: Handbuilding Studio
Registration $115 (member $90)
Friday, 10/12, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm and Saturday, 10/13, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Tom Suomalainen has an MFA in ceramics from Tulane University
and 50 years plus working in clay. Tom has taught at Penland
Marbleized bowls
School of Craft and was the first fulltime instructor at the Arts
and Craft Association, which eventually became the Sawtooth
School for Visual Art.
WORKSHOPS
2402. Marbleized Porcelain Bowls Kala Kasi (Fisher) sculpture by Tom Suomalainen
Add a new dimension to your pottery bowls with the
addition of colored clay. Learn how to make colored
porcelain using Mason stains, and then use that clay
to create marbleized effects. This hands-on workshop
will provide an opportunity to experiment with various 2250. TASTE OF ART –
patterned techniques. Participants must have mastered
the basic throwing skills for making a bowl. All materials CLAY!
provided.
Instructor Kathy Grace Location: Wheelthrowing Studio Spend a fun couple of hours learning something new, Sawtooth’s Youth Program offers classes in ceramics
Registration $80 (member $65) meeting new friends, and creating a lovely piece of also! See page 21 for details about these Fall classes:
Saturday, 9/15, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm art to take home! No experience necessary. Bring a
beverage, bottle of wine and/or snacks to 891. Youth Ceramics- Clay Creations Level I
2306. Angels Workshop these laid–back classes. (for ages 7-11 years)
Enjoy a heavenly experience as you create angels out of $45 per person. Fee includes materials. Instructor Carol Ann Quinn
clay slabs. Handmade and uniquely personal, create a Fridays, 6:00 – 8:30 pm Location: Handbuilding Studio
pair of angels you can display during the holiday season Section A 4 Tuesdays, 9/18 – 10/9, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
or enjoy all year round. No experience necessary. The Section B 4 Tuesdays, 10/16 – 11/6, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
September 21 - Berry Bowl
pieces will be glazed and fired for pick-up later. Section C Bundle 8 Tuesdays, 9/18 – 11/6, 4:00 pm - 6:00
Instructor Mary Gunyuzlu Location: Handbuilding Studio October 5 - Serving Bowl with Handles pm
Registration $70 (member $55)
October 26 - Lidded Jar
Saturday, 10/6, 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm 894. Youth Ceramics- Clay Creations Level II
November 9 - Pair of Mugs (for ages 8-12 years)
2315. Raku Workshop December 7 - Pierced Cylindrical Candle Holder Instructor Deborah Smith Location: Handbuilding Studio
Enjoy the fun of raku firing with its lively colors, crackled Section A 4 Wednesdays, 9/19 – 10/10, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
glazes, metallic finishes and rich black clay surfaces. Section B 4 Wednesdays, 10/24 – 11/14, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Experience the immediate gratification of pulling your Section C Bundle 8 Wednesdays, 9/19 – 11/14, 4:00 pm -
red hot pieces out of the kiln and seeing the finished 6:00 pm (skip 10/17)
glaze results in fifteen minutes. Experiment with
numerous glazing options. Firing space is limited. You
may bring three bisque pieces no taller than 9” and no
wider than 5”
Instructor Warren Moyer Location: Warren’s studio off
campus
Registration $75 (member $60)
Saturday, 10/20, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thank you to the
Windgate Charitable Foundation
for their generous support of
Serving Bowl with Handles by Taste of Art student
the Ceramics Program.
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DRAWING &
45599. Intro to Botanical Illustration
Art meets science in the world of botanical illustration. This
course will introduce the student to the techniques used by
botanical artists to create small plant studies in watercolor.
PAINTING Exercises include drawing for botanical accuracy, using
controlled washes, applying dry brush and color matching
from live specimens. All skill levels.
Instructor Kathy Schermer Gramm Location: Graphics I
Early Registration $180 (member $150)
Regular Registration $200 (member $170)
4 Fridays, 10/19– 11/9, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
48100. Explorations in Drawing
A drawing course for those who feel they cannot draw but
have always wanted to learn, as well as for those who want
to practice or learn new approaches to drawing. Pencil and
ink will be explored in this four-week class. Drawing from
observation and imaginative experimentation will take place.
Varied approaches to the composition of a finished drawing
will be experienced.
Instructor Lea Lackey-Zachmann Location: Graphics II
Early Registration $180 (member $150)
Regular Registration $200 (member $170)
8 Tuesday, 10/2 – 11/27 (skip 11/20), 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
PAINTING
DRAWING WORKSHOPS 452. Abstract Acrylic Painting Workshop
Come see what happens when you cut loose and don’t
NEW! 4773 Drawing: Capturing Light, Shadow and hold back. In this class we will paint non-objective and/or
Form abstracted images with a focus on color, texture, - and create
Florals, Figures, Still Life, or Landscape- It’s all the visual places that are both subtle and energetic. Supplies
same. Join Artist Craig Richards as he teaches the provided for first class. A supply list will be handed out and
essential techniques and concepts to successfully discussed at the first class session.
create stunning, vibrant drawings in a variety of media Instructor Alex Norwood Location: Graphics 1
including pencil, charcoal and conte’. Early Registration $150 (member $120)
DRAWING Instructor Craig Richards
Registration $110 (member $80)
Location Graphics I Regular Registration $170 (member $140)
Friday, 10/5, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm & Saturday, 10/6, 10:00 am - 3:30
Saturday, 12/8, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm pm
429. Open Figure Drawing (all skill levels welcome)
Enjoy these non-instructional open drawing sessions. Each 454. Beginning and Intermediate Watercolor
4772. Intro to Drawing Workshop: Different Ways of
session will include a series of short gesture drawings and Learn a variety of European techniques to mix and mingle
Seeing
several longer poses. Work on your own development, colors on a wetted surface in order to create deep, rich
A course in drawing what you actually see and not
refine and develop your existing skills or simply experience and vibrant colors unmatched by other mediums. Supplies
what you think you see. This means slowing down and
something new. Facilitators will keep time for the poses. provided for first class. A supply list will be distributed and
Bring your own materials. Easels, stools, drawing benches paying attention to every subtle angle, every bump
discussed in the first session. Instructor will be available for
and drawing boards are provided. and groove, every shape that is happening. It’s very
one-hour open studio after class session.
Facilitator Gretchen Siebert Location: Graphics II easy to generalize when starting out with drawing, Early Registration $150 (member $120)
Early Registration $120 (member $90) but just generalizing will not get you to an accurate Regular Registration $170 (member $140)
Regular Registration $140 (member $110) representation of a 3-dimensional object. Seeing is Section A Instructor: Olga Greco Location: Graphics I
Mondays, 10/1 – 11/12, skipping Columbus Day, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm believing! 4 Wednesdays, 10/3 - 10/24, 10:00 am –1:00 pm
Instructor Erin Canady Location: Graphics I Section B Instructor: Olga Greco Location: Graphics I
450. Open Portrait Drawing Studio Registration $110 (member $80) 4 Wednesdays, 10/3 - 10/24, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Enjoy these non-instructional open drawing sessions Saturday, 10/13, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
focusing on the head and portrait. Each session will include NEW! 4811. From Life to Print
an extended pose with a clothed model. Work on your 4325. Pastel Workshop In this class students will spend two sessions drawing and
own development, refine and develop your existing skills Bill Gramley is back to teach a one-day workshop two sessions turning those drawings into prints. In part the
or simply experience something new. Facilitators will keep in pastels! Explore color, texture, techniques, and purpose of printmaking is to make unique drawings into
time for the pose and breaks for the model. Bring your own materials. Some materials provided, you may also bring multiple prints that can be shared. Instructor Lea Lackey-
materials. Easels, stools, drawing benches and drawing your own supplies. Space is limited, so sign up now! Zachman will lead students through drawing from life in
boards are provided. Instructor Bill Gramley Location: Graphics II class. Leslie Smith will help students translate their drawings
Facilitator Gretchen Siebert Early Registration $90 (member $60) onto a printmaking plate and print them on the press.
Early Registration $110 (member $80) Regular Registration $110 (member $80) Instructors Lea Lackey Zachman and Leslie Smith
Regular Registration $140 (member $110) Saturday, 11/3, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Locations: Flex Studio & Print Studio
4 Wednesdays, 10/3-10/24, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Registration $170 (member $150)
4 Thursdays, 10/11 - 11/1, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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individual attention to each student. Viktoria will bring
VISITING ARTIST in a plein air landscape study and demonstrate the
effective methods she employs to transform it into a
NEW! 4243. Landscape and Memory larger scale studio painting. The students will be able to
In this workshop Weston will introduce participants to bring in an own reference material- a landscape study
his methods and techniques of painting, creating lively or a high quality 8x10 inch landscape photo and turn
and colourful landscape paintings from observational it into a beautiful landscape painting or use the study
memory. Participants will have the opportunity material provided by Viktoria. It will be re-composed
to create at least 2 paintings, painting quickly and for maximum impact and transformed into a complete
expressively on a textured gessoed wood base and landscape painting. The focus of this class will be
building up layers of colour with acrylic glazes. We will on composition, drawing, value and color. This is an
explore different brush techniques, and will explore all-level workshop demonstrated in oil but, you have
Weston’s method of working on different coloured the option to bring and use your own acrylic paints.
grounds to create depth and colour intensity. Instructor Viktoria Majestic Location: Graphics II
Instructor Weston Hammond Location: Graphics 1 Registration $180 (member $150)
Regular Registration $140 (member $110) Friday 11/9, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm & Saturday 11/10, 9:30 am –
Saturday, 9/22, 10:00 am-3:30 pm 3:30 pm
Weston Hammond is a visual artist and art educator who 44440. Observing Trees with the Painter’s Brush
works in a variety of media. Landscape painting is his passion The individuality and personality of a single tree
and obsession. His work has been exhibited in the USA as well provides a rich subject to explore through the activity
as Europe. Weston lived for many years in Winston-Salem and of painting. During this workshop the class will discuss
is an ex-faculty member at Sawtooth. Since 2006 has lived in composition and color as they connect creatively and
West Yorkshire, England, where he continues to explore light,
imaginatively with the tree. We will go outside and find
landscape and materials.
Weston Hammond
a tree and perhaps it will show itself to you in a way
you wouldn’t expect! Make a small painting in an hour
PAINTING WORKSHOPS 4242. Successful Color Mixing Workshop
and go back to the studio to enhance your hunches in
another hour! (Weather permitting of course.)
Color plays a very important role in painting, it brings Instructor Lea Lackey-Zachmann Location: Graphics 1
4992. Classical Oil Painting Workshop: Still Life out the emotional response to what we see. Each Registration: $90 (member $60)
Participants of this workshop will be guided through student will learn how to mix and control color by using Saturday, 11/10, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
the fundamentals of oil painting, color mixing, canvas only the three primary colors and white. Students will
preparation and will also learn about the secrets of also learn how to use the color wheel successfully, 45670. Painting Glass and Reflective Surfaces in
how to create a beautiful painting from start to finish. including the steps of mixing a whole range of landscape Watercolor Workshop
Viktoria will start with a step by step demonstration and and skin tone colors. Color charts will be created for Students will learn how to observe light and its effects
she will provide specific, actionable methods tailored future reference. Demonstrations will be with oils, on glass, finding that even the simplest piece of glass
to each student’s skill level. Although still life will be the but the same color mixing techniques apply equally to contains extraordinary shapes within shapes. This
focus of this workshop, everything students will learn acrylics and watercolors. workshop will ensure you’ll never look at, or paint,
can be applied to landscape and portrait painting also. reflective surfaces the same way again!
Instructor Viktoria Majestic Location: Graphics II
Instructor Viktoria Majestic Location: Graphics II Registration $180 (member $150) Instructor Olga Greco Location: Graphics I
Early Registration $150 (member $120) Registration $110 (member $80)
Friday and Saturday, 10/26 – 10/27, Friday, 4:00 – 8:00 pm and
Regular Registration $170 (member $140) Saturday, 11/17 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Saturday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Friday 10/5, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm & Saturday 10/6, 9:30 am –
3:30 pm
4067. Plein Air (Open Air) Painting Workshop
4714. Abstraction: Painting and Drawing
This is a unique class fusing art with music----to teach
What is Plein Air Painting? Popularized by the French
Impressionist like Monet and Renoir “En Plein Air” 4450. TASTE OF ART
(Open Air) painting is taking your easel into the great Spend a fun couple of hours learning something new,
the fundamentals of abstraction and spontaneous
outdoors to paint lovely scenes within view. Award meeting new friends, and create a lovely piece of art
response with the use of live and recorded music--
winning artist Craig Richards will share insights to take home! No experience necessary.
creating shifting atmospheric conditions for the artist to
concerning gear, paint, and important techniques Bring a beverage, bottle of wine and/or
respond to during the creative process. Live musicians
essential to successful plein air painting. This two- snacks to these laid-back classes.
will join the art instructor in helping the student $35 per person. Fee includes materials.
take risks compositionally. This class is for all levels day workshop will begin in the classroom to prepare
Fridays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
of instruction and technique will be demonstrated students for outdoor adventures, then the class will
October 19
with use of materials to give the tools to respond paint together in a scenic location.
One Page Book with Patty Pape
instinctively. A very exciting collaboration and Instructor Craig Richards Location: Flex Studio
October 26
conversation on paper or canvas. Early Registration $180 (member $150)
Alcohol and Ink with Olga Greco
Instructor Mariyah Sultan Location: Graphics I Saturday, 11/3, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and Sunday, 11/4, 9:00
am – 4:00 pm November 2
Early Registration $150 (member $120)
2-Hour Book with Joyce Teta
Regular Registration $170 (member $140)
4333. Landscape Made Simple Workshop November 9
Section A Friday, 10/19, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm & Saturday 10/20,
10:00 am - 3:30 pm In this hands-on workshop Viktoria will demonstrate Image Transfer with Patty Pape
Section B 4 Thursdays, 10/25 - 11/15, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm November 30
ways of approaching painting in the studio from
Alcohol and Ink with Olga Greco
photos or studies. This will be a paint-along class with
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MIXED MEDIA 1142. Creative Exploration to Ease Anxiety
PRINTMAKING
Flowing seamlessly between Mind/Body Centering yoga
postures, process painting, and meditative journaling, the
491. Introduction to Artist’s Books Creative Exploration to Ease Anxiety workshop provides
Students will be introduced to image-making techniques resources to dismantle anxiety and allow a continual flow of
such as trace monotype, pochoir, and embroidery. They
will also be introduced to simple book structures such as
energy from your body to your imagination.
Scholarships available.
Foundations in Printmaking
the single sheet book, the French fold, and the accordion. Instructor Catherine Howard Location: Graphics II 406. Introduction to Printmaking
With these techniques in hand students will produce several Regular Registration $140 (member $110) This introductory class will cover multiple printmaking
artist’s books where image tells a story. Saturday, 12/1, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm techniques, including intaglio, relief, monoprint and
Instructor Leslie Smith Location: Print Studio
Early Registration $150 (member $120) embossing, while covering supplies and studio practice. Two
Regular Registration $170 (member $140) of our printmaking instructors will be teaching the four-
Friday 10/5 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and Saturday 10/6 10:00 am 3:30 pm week course, giving students a sampling of our printmaking
practices and instruction, in one class. This course is a
4444. Collage Workshop prerequisite for Open Studio.
A gentle introduction to learning the joy of working with Instructors Mona Wu and Emily Drew Mash
papers as you create elegant and exciting images. Learn Location: Printmaking Studio
to apply elements of balance, contrast, proportion and Early Registration $230 (member $200)
Regular Registration $250 (member $220)
patterns, etc. to create your own fine art form. Come and
Thursdays, 10/11– 11/15 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
experience this unique approach to collage! Materials
provided.
4022. Introduction to Linoleum Block Printing
Instructor Mona Wu Location: Graphics I
Learn basic techniques of relief printing on linoleum blocks,
Early Registration $130 (member $100)
Regular Registration $150 (member $120) using water-soluble inks. Linoleum block is easy to cut and
Saturday, 10/20, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm easy to capture a range of designs from very simple to very
complex. Students will learn methods for transferring images
42221. Transfer Methods Workshop to the blocks, carving techniques, and will learn to do multi-
Image transfers are not only magical, but they can be used layered prints.
to add dimension and depth to many mediums: painting, Instructor Emily Drew Mash Location: Printmaking Studio
printmaking, photography, even fabric quilts. Explore various Early Registration $150 (member $120)
image transfer techniques while creating a simple reference Regular Registration $170 (member $140)
Friday, 11/2 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and Saturday 11/3 10:00 am-3:30 pm
book to hold your experiments. You will learn the ins and
outs of transferring images from ink-jet images and from
4666. Sawtooth Print Group
laser images, from magazine pages and tape, and which
This group was created to foster and
products produce the results you want. You’ll create collages
educate ourselves and our community
on pages of your sample book, which will be made from
in all things print. Instructors will lead
both paper and fabric. Technique notes can be stored in the
the group sessions on varied topics,
pockets of your book.
concluding with open critiques. It is our
Instructor Patricia Pape Location: Graphics I
Registration $110 (member $80) hope that the informal but informational
Saturday, 10/27, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Sawtooth Partnership: setting will foster community within
Sawtooth and our city, around the topic
45566. Letter Forming: From Calligraphy to Font
Look closely at the distinctive strokes in the foundations
Screenprinting Classes of printmaking. All printmakers are
welcome! Meets every first Tuesday, skipping July.
of a font. By examining angle, weight, and form of line,
discover the relationships of letters in stroke and sequence. with Machine Gun Facilitator Amy Jordan Kincaid
Early Registration $35 (member $25)
Location: Print Studio
Regular Registration $35 (member $25)
An understanding of structure and sequence will be our goal.
Leave with a text block of your design through your own Graphics! Mondays, 10/1 – 12/3, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
experience. Make a fun day out of letter forming!
Instructor Joyce Teta Location: Graphics 1 4984. Screenprinting with Machine Gun
Registration $110 (member $80) Graphics
Saturday, 12/8, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Learn to prepare artwork, burn a screen and
print. In this two-day workshop, students will
4654. Multi Media Art Journaling Workshop prepare artwork and burn screens at a working
Art journaling is the creative process of using mixed commercial silkscreen studio and then spend the
media techniques in a blank book, with a focus on color second day printing at Sawtooth.
and imagery. You’ll combine paints, inks, collage, stencils, No experience necessary.
stamps, various papers, and even found objects to create Instructor Kyle Woodall
your pages. It’s about the process, not the end result. This Location: Machine Gun Graphics and
workshop is for both the beginner and the experienced art Sawtooth Graphics II Studio
journaler. Registration $180 (member $150) ($20 supply fee)
Friday 10/12, 6:00 - 8:00 pm and Saturday 10/13, 10:00
Instructor Patty Pape Location: Graphics I
am - 3:30 pm
Early Registration $120 (member $90)
Regular Registration $140 (member $110)
Saturday, 12/1, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Continuing and Exploratory on streets and sidewalks can be inked and printed.
The city is a an outdoor printmaking studio! No
Printmaking
experience necessary! Beginners welcome.
Instructor Kim Varnadoe Location: Print Studio
Registration $110 (member $80)
43336. Woodcut and Chine Colle Saturday, 11/10, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
In this class we will create and cut a design on a wood board,
then print with Chine Colle. One paper is glued to another 491. Introduction to Artist’s Books
while printing. It adds color without a color ink; and shape Students will be introduced to image-making
without a second board. You can also use your own old techniques such as trace monotype, pochoir, and
woodcut board to make new prints. All levels are welcome. embroidery. They will also be introduced to simple
Instructor Mona Wu Location: Print Studio book structures such as the single sheet book,
Early Registration $160 (member $130) the French fold, and the accordion. With these
Regular Registration $180 (member $150) techniques in hand, students will produce several
4 Tuesdays, 10/23 – 11/13, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm artist’s books where image tells a story.
Instructor Leslie Smith Location: Print Studio
NEW! 4811. From Life to Print Early Registration $150 (member $120)
In this class students will spend two sessions drawing and Regular Registration $170 (member $140)
Friday 10/5 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and Saturday 10/6 10:00 am
two sessions turning those drawings into prints. In part the
- 3:30 pm and Saturday, 11/10, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
purpose of printmaking is to make unique drawings into
multiple prints that can be shared. Instructor Lea Lackey-
Zachman will lead students through drawing from life in
class. Leslie Smith will help students translate their drawings
onto a printmaking plate and print them on the press.
Instructors Lea Lackey Zachman and Leslie Smith
Locations: Graphics I & Print Studio
Registration $170 (member $150) 4446. Open Studio
4 Thursdays, 10/11-11/1 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Facilitated open studio hours will be available
each session. Please contact Amy Jordan,
WORKSHOPS Director of Innovation, amyjordankincaid@
sawtooth.org to inquire.
45559. New! Studies of the Masters -Drypoint and
Mary Cassatt I met Lea Lackey Zachman when I was in middle school.
In this class we will use the drypoint techniques
of Mary Cassatt as inspiration. Experience the
I had been accepted into the Summer Arts Honors
Program through Arts and Crafts, now known as 4450. TASTE OF ART
Sawtooth. My family gathered the resources for me Spend a fun couple of hours learning something
excitement of collaborating with the press and new, meeting new friends, and create a lovely
materials to reveal a diverse range of prints from the to attend, since I came from a single parent home and
resources were tight. It was the best investment they piece of art to take home! No experience
same plate. We will cover grid-system image transfer, necessary. Bring a beverage, bottle of wine and/
could have made on my behalf because it launched me
drypoint, burnishing, inking, proofing, and printing. into the world of art making and all its wonders. or snacks to these laid-back classes.
Please bring a reference image of your choice. Upon returning to Winston-Salem many years later, I $35 per person. Fee includes materials.
Instructor Ellen Heck Location: Print Studio decided to support the organization that had inspired Fridays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Early Registration $110 (member $80) me as a youth, eventually accepting a director’s position
Regular Registration $130 (member $100)
in 2013. 3. During my time at Sawtooth I had been trying October 26
Saturday, 10/13, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
to find the woman that had taught me batik through Gelatin Prints with Leslie Smith
the Summer Arts Honors program. Finally, a call was
45556. Gelatin Plate Exploration
transferred to me at work one afternoon and after November 30
Discover the fun and excitement of improvisational
addressing the question at hand the caller said that she Monoprint with Emily Drew Mash
image-making! Working with small gelli plates, natural had had my very position at one time and that she had
objects, stencils and Akua inks, make beautiful prints taught at Sawtooth when it was on Coliseum Drive. My December 7
and cards to share with friends and family. You’ll also next obvious question was, “did you teach batik?” Her Monoprint with Mona Wu
learn a method for making shaped gelli plates in your response, of course, was yes, and I had finally found the
own kitchen! instructor that inspired me to explore a realm that was
Instructor Emily Drew Mash Location: Print Studio completely new to me. Batik was something that I would
Early Registration $110 (member $80) not have had the opportunity to do without the class at
Regular Registration $130 (member $100) Arts and Crafts.
Friday, 10/20 10:00 am – 3:00 pm It has been wonderful to connect with Lea again and I
am happy to say that she is teaching at Sawtooth in this
NEW! Street Printing Workshop session and hopefully many to come. After visiting her
Students will take to the streets to create prints classes and hearing back from students, it is clear to see
from manhole covers and other relief surfaces on why she left an impression on me as a youth.
paper and on t-shirts. Any low relief metal surface - Amy Jordan Kincaid
Vice President and Director of Arts & Innovation
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3444. Block Printing on Textiles Workshop
TEXTILES
In this workshop, we create designs on blocks using a variety
of materials to add shape and texture. We will consider
different classic repeat patterns and positioning for images,
then print with permanent fabric pigments on fabrics and on
a silk scarf.
Instructor Kathryn Gauldin Location: Dye Studio
Registration $120 (member $90)
Saturday, 11/10, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
3001. Batik Workshop
Using melted soy wax and micro-crystalline wax as a
resist, students will create designs, explore color theory
and harmonious color blending with permanent dyes on
fabric. After working with a few sample pieces that include
vat dyeing and dye painting, we will work on a larger batik
composition.
Instructor Kathryn Gauldin
Early Registration $110 (member $80)
Location: Dye Studio
4450. TASTE OF ART -
Regular Registration $130 (member $100)
Saturday, 11/3, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm FIBERS!
3445. Wet Felted Landscape Spend a fun couple of hours learning
Create a beautiful landscape of wool fibers, silk, bamboo,
DYE STUDIO
something new, meeting new friends, and
curly mohair and sparkly Angelina in this fun wet-felting create a lovely piece of art to take home!
class! Students may bring in their own scenic picture as No experience necessary.
4774. Nuno-Felted Scarf Workshop inspiration or choose from among instructor’s images. Bring a beverage, bottle of wine and/or
Create a one-of-a-kind scarf full of texture and personality $15.00 kit fee (payable to instructor) covers all fibers and snacks to these laid-back classes.
in this wet-felting class by expert felter Vickie Clontz. Choose use of felting tools. Students should bring 2 large towels,
your favorite colors of hand-dyed silk chiffon along with apron or old shirt for water play, and kitchen rubber gloves. $35 per person. Fee includes materials.
merino fibers, coordinating solids, curly fibers, lustrous Students may also bring in additional fibers if desired. We’ll Fridays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
bamboo and sparkly Angelina fibers for a bit of bling. have a short lunch break.
Instructor will provide kits. Bring 2 large towels, kitchen Instructor Vickie Clontz Location: Graphics I November 30
rubber gloves, an apron or old shirt for water play, and a bag Early Registration $110 (member $80) Wool Bead Earrings with Vicki Clontz
Regular Registration $130 (member $100)
lunch. 20.00 kit fee is required.
Saturday 11/17, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm October 19
Instructor Vickie Clontz Location: Dye Studio
Registration $110 (member $80) Silk Scarf Dyeing with Vicki Clontz
4889. Silk Scarf Dyeing Workshop
Saturday, 10/6, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
This workshop will take the silk scarf dying process into November 16
further exploration with colors and techniques, such as Block Printing on Your Clothes with
NEW! 3002. Plangi Workshop
marbleizing. If you have taken the silk scarf class and would Kathryn Gauldin
Plangi definition is - a technique of cloth decoration in which
like to experiment, this is the class for you. This is also a great
a woven fabric is bunched and bound before it is dyed. In
introductory class, for those who are new to the process.
this workshop, we will explore techniques to bunch, bind,
Supplies will be provided for the first class and students have
pleat, tie, wrap. As-we use these methods, we will create
the option to purchase additional scarves as needed. We will
patterns on our fabric with permanent dyes, develop a set
take a short lunch break.
of samples and then apply what we learn to individual fabric
Instructor Vickie Clontz Location: Dye Studio
compositions.
Registration $120 (member $90)
Instructor Kathryn Gauldin Location: Dye Studio Saturday, 12/8, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Registration $110 (member $80)
Saturday, 10/13, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Kathryn Gauldin is a new instructor at Sawtooth and yet
3822. Embroidery and Natural Dyes Workshop she is not. She has returned to Sawtooth. She taught in the
Learn different embroidery stitches and the basics of weaving and youth departments starting in 1989. Later she
naturally dyeing cotton. As we use plant materials to would become the outreach coordinator and in 2003 the last
dye cotton embroidery floss we will learn the basics of year of the outreach program, it reached 7,800 students in
embroidery stitches. Students will leave with naturally dyed over 14 counties of North Carolina. She says it is one of her
embroidery thread and the skills to complete a project at favorite jobs she has ever had.
home. She currently teaches batik, block printing on textiles, and
Instructor Kelsey Brown Location: Dye Studio dyeing classes at Sawtooth. She is a textile artist, weaving
Early Registration $110 (member $80) on tapestry, free-form and floor looms. She also works with
Regular Registration $130 (member $100) costume construction, patterns, printmaking, painting, and
Saturday 10/20, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm dyeing. She often looks out into the natural world at the mix
of colors and images and declares, “I could weave that.”
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GLASS
Have you ever wanted to make your own glass lampworked
ornaments? This workshop will show you how! You’ll be
5571. Marble Making - Beyond Beginner Level introduced to techniques used to transform glass rods and
Borosilicate 2-Day Workshop tubes into beautiful ornaments (or glass creations that
This class will teach students to make a variety of can be displayed year-round.) You will be using a bench
marbles. We will start with a simple one color marble torch and simple tools to manipulate the glass.All materials
and move on to more advanced, multiple color included! Class size limited to 8. Fine for beginners or
designs. We will discuss using punties to handle glass, repeat students.
using marble molds while creating several different Instructor Chad Trent Location: Glass Studio
styles of marbles. Students taking this class should be Early Registration $255 (member $225)
comfortable working on pieces for longer periods of Regular Registration $275 (member $245)
time and be comfortable making larger beads/items. Saturday and Sunday, 12/1 & 12/2, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Materials included in the fee.
Instructor Chad Trent Location: Glass Studio
Early Registration $255 (member $225)
KILN GLASS
543. Glass Fusing and Slumping
Regular Registration $275 (member $245)
Saturday and Sunday, 11/17 & 11/18, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Explore the art of colorful glass by learning how to fuse
and slump glass. Learn the basic skills to make glass plates,
5320. Glass Beadmaking Beginner Workshop coasters, and bowls and more! Go online and explore some
HOT GLASS CLASSES Have you ever wanted to make your own glass beads?
Jeff will show you how! You’ll be introduced to
fused and slumped glass work and you can see the endless
possibilities. Students purchase their own glass materials and
techniques used to transform colorful Italian glass rods supplies, depending on their projects of choice. The glass
530. Intro to Lampworking
into beautiful beads you can string into bracelets and used for these projects is specialized fusing glass, different
Explore the art of lampwork using glass tubes and rods
more. You will be using a bench torch and simple tools than colored “stained” glass. The instructor will give you
worked in the flame of a bench top torch to create small
to manipulate the glass. Materials included. Class size source information. Glass work will be fired at Sawtooth.
figurative sculpture, glass jewelry, beads, ornaments or
limited to 8. Fine for beginners or repeat students. Advanced students may explore more challenging pieces and
bottles. Lecture, demonstrations and hands-on practice
Instructor Jeff Wilson Location: Glass Studio techniques. Fun to repeat!
will teach the basics of the art. All materials (including
Registration $135 (member $105) Instructor Betti Pettinati-Longinotti Location: Glass Studio
borosilicate glass) provided. Beginners expected, repeat Early Registration $200 (member $170)
Saturday, 10/27, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
students welcome. Class limited to just 8 students. Regular Registration $220 (member $190)
Instructor Curtis Cecil Location: Glass Studio 6 Mondays, 10/1 - 11/5, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Early Registration $270 (member $240)
Regular Registration $290 (member $260)
5330. Glassblowing Workshop at
Sawtooth Partnership
8 Wednesdays, 10/24 - 12/19 (skip 11/21), 6:30 pm - 9 :00 pm
The Olio
532. Glass Beadmaking - Hot Topics! Spend a day in the Hot Shop at The Olio,
This series of classes introduces topics of interest to
glass beadmakers working in soft glass. Short and sweet,
learning all about gathering, marvering, and
basic tool use. Make at least one solid and one
Glassblowing Classes
they will allow you to pick and choose those that will
compliment your current beadmaking work. Look for
hollow form per person, learning all about hot
furnace glass and glass processes. Age 18+.
at The Olio!
other topics in future sessions. Some glass beadmaking No experience required.
experience required. Materials included, or available for Instructors Rebeccah Byer and Sarah Band
purchase in class. Location: The Olio, 918 Bridge Street, NW, Winston-Salem
Instructor Jeff Wilson Location: Glass Studio Registration $225
Early Registration $105 (member $75) Section A Saturday, 10/13, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm with a lunch break
Regular Registration $125 (member $95) Section B Saturday, 11/17, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm with a lunch break
Section A: Surface Etching and Effects
3 Thursdays, 10/11 - 10/25, 6:30 - 9:00 pm 538. Glassblowing Basics at The Olio
Section B: Shapes and Freeforms Learn the basics of working in the Hot Shop and furnace
3 Thursdays, 11/1 - 11/15, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm glassblowing, including safety, basic solid techniques, simple
hollow forms, and simple use of color. Each student will make
5321. Torch Time! several pieces over the course of four weeks. Age 18+.
No experience required.
Torch Time for Glass Beadmaking and Lampworking is just
that... an opportunity to spend time practicing behind the Instructors Rebeccah Byer and Sarah Band
torch flame, all while sharing the company and enthusiasm Location: The Olio, 918 Bridge Street, NW, Winston-Salem
of fellow flame workers. Experience necessary. Supply your Registration $350
own glass or use the Sawtooth’s stock. Section A 4 Tuesdays, 10/16 - 11/6, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A laid-back fun time for all! Section B 4 Tuesdays, 11/27 - 12/18, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$20 per session
Thursday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Olio is a 501(c)3 social enterprise featuring the only Furnace Glassblowing Studio in Winston-Salem. They offer programs for all
ages focused on Arts, Community, Education, and Sustainability, such as a Youth Apprentice Program, Starter Classes, Workshops,
September 20 Private Parties, Field Trips, Team-Builders, Production Night, and items for sale in the Retail Shop. The Olio is also a uniquely
September 27 sustainable studio, melting cullet from waste bottles collected in our community and recycled into handblown glassware. The Olio
December 6 is located at West End Mill Works (918 Bridge Street) in Winston-Salem. Learn more about The Olio at www.theolio.org
December 13
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MOSAICS WORKSHOPS 5650. TASTE OF ART -
551. Stained Glass - Evening Class 5530. Stained Glass Moravian Star
GLASS!
Spend a fun couple of hours learning something
All levels. Beginners learn the basics while creating glass The iconic Moravian star is an instantly recognizable new, meeting new friends, and create a lovely piece
panels; experienced students work on projects of their symbol. Form a 3-D star by cutting, grinding and of art. No experience necessary. Bring a beverage,
own design. Learn techniques of cutting and grinding glass soldering together different colored glass pieces. bottle of wine and/or snacks to these laid-back
and assembling the pieces with copper foil or lead came. A Take your stellar sculpture with you at the end of the classes.
student supply list is available at the first class. The studio class. It will look lovely hanging in a window reflecting $35 per person. Fee includes materials.
is equipped with tools and equipment for use during class. sunlight, or brightening a Christmas tree during the Fridays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Open studio hours will be available for registered students holidays. All materials included. For beginners and
during other non-class hours! beyond! September 21
Instructor Nancy David Location: Glass Studio Instructor Jeff Wilson Location: Glass Studio Fused Glass fall-themed Suncatcher with
Early Registration $230 (member $200) Registration $125 (member $95) Betti Pettinati-Longinotti
Regular Registration $250 (member $220) Saturday, 10/13, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
8 Tuesdays, 10/2 - 11/20, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
5411. Glass Jewelry Box October 19
Learn about both fused glass and stained glass Glass Beadmaking with Jeff Wilson
558. Stained Glass and Mosaics - Morning Class
This class will accommodate novice to advanced stained construction while you create a one-of-a-kind glass
jewelry box. Design and kiln fire a fused glass piece on October 26
glass and mosaics students. Beginners learn basic
Friday. Then feature that fused glass piece as the lid, Holiday Suncatcher or Ornament with
techniques for fabricating with glass; intermediate students
and construct the body of the box using traditional Betti Pettinati-Longonitti
hone skills in cutting, grinding, soldering, and interesting
techniques for foil and wire overlay, making square corners, leaded stained glass techniques. You’ll learn lots
plating and more! Patterns may be your own design of glass working techniques while you create your November 2
(designing for stained glass will be discussed) or selected keepsake box. All levels - beginners welcome. Supplies Glass on Glass Mosaic Panel with Sue Smith
from class patterns. Please bring 2-3 pieces of stained included. Please bring a lightweight pair of work gloves
glass to begin project at the first class. Contact instructor on Saturday!
sansuglass@yahoo.com w/questions and a list of other Instructor Betti Pettinati-Longinotti
supplies. Location: Glass Studio
Instructor Sue Smith Location: Glass Studio Registration $125 (member $95)
Early Registration $230 (member $200) Friday, 11/9, 6:00 - 8:00 pm and Saturday, 11/10, 10:00 am -
Regular Registration $250 (member $220) 3:00 pm
8 Tuesdays, 10/2 - 11/20, 9:30 am – 12:00 noon
THE ARTS COUNCIL
PROUDLY SUPPORTS
Sawtooth School for Visual Art and their efforts to INTOTHEARTS.ORG
strengthen our community’s creative core by
providing high-quality instruction and hands-on
visual art experiences for students of all ages,
backgrounds and skill levels.
To learn more about The Arts Council of
Winston-Salem and Forsyth County’s efforts to
build and grow our arts community, go to our
website at INTOTHEARTS.ORG.
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF WINSTON-SALEM & FORSYTH COUNTY
ENRICHING YOUR LIFE EVERYDAY
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WORKSHOP
METALS NEW! 5392. Wire-Wrapped Cabochon Pendant
Create a unique wire-wrapped cabochon pendant in
561. Metals/Jewelry: Enameling
Experiment with enameling on copper and explore a
variety of enameling techniques such as sifting, stenciling,
sgraffito and basse taille. Apply these techniques to
this workshop appropriate for beginners, or those everything from pendants and earrings to decorative
with some wire-wrapping experience. You’ll learn home items. No experience necessary. Some materials
about different wire shapes and types and what’s included. This is a great course to repeat and explore new
appropriate for wire-wrapping, and the basic steps techniques.
to successful wire-wrapped jewelry. You’ll be guided Instructor Annie Grimes Williams Location: Metals Studio
through the steps to create a pendant from start Early Registration $250 (member $220)
Regular Registration $270 (member $240)
to finish. Supply list mailed prior to the workshop.
8 Tuesdays, 9/4 - 10/23, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor Victoria Hodges
Early Registration $155 (member $125)
562. Advanced Enameling
Regular Registration $175 (member $155)
Explore more advanced techniques in this class just for
Friday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Saturday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
experienced enamelists. Plenty of time for hands-on
(with a lunch break), 10/26 & 10/27
experimentation, as well as demos and discussion. Some
supplies included; others discussed in class.
JEWELRY FABRICATION 510. Beginning Metals/Jewelry Fabrication
Learn the basics of creating jewelry from copper, brass and
Instructor Annie Grimes Williams
Early Registration $210 (member $180)
Location: Metals Studio
Regular Registration $230 (member $200)
silver sheet and wire. You’ll learn soldering, sawing, forging, 7 Tuesdays, 11/6 - 12/18, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
polishing and more to create jewelry. Metal is provided
NEW! 5301. Master Class: Tiny Containers! for beginning projects, other metal available for purchase
For thousands of years humans have incorporated
small containers into their lives as tokens, spiritual
during class. Tools are provided. Perfect for beginning
students and may be repeated to gain proficiency.
VISITING ARTIST
pathways, sculpture, idols, and practical storage of
things. Learn the ins and outs of design, elements
Instructor Annie Grimes Williams
Early Registration $250 (member $220)
Location: Metals Studio WORKSHOP
and fabrication of miniature boxes in metal. This Regular Registration $270 (member $240)
5433. Bezel Ring/Eternity Band - Intermediate-
class will incorporate many techniques (fabrication, Section A Instructor Annie Grimes Williams level Workshop
sand casting, micro shell forming, die pressing, 8 Mondays, 10/1 - 11/19, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
If you have always admired the classic eternity
surface texturing) to create small intimate containers. Section B Instructor Nannette Davis band, join Jill Hurant for her hands-on method of
Traditional forms (square, round) as well as micro 8 Thursdays, 9/27 – 11/15, 9:30 am - 12:00 noon
making this beautiful fine silver ring. The ancient
shell forms will be demonstrated. Many texturing technique of fusing will be covered in great detail
styles will be incorporated as well as mechanisms 599. Open Metals Studio as fusing is one of the mainstays of making this
for closures. The tiny containers can be wearable or Open Metals Studio is designed for advanced/experienced ring. Two different methods for fabricating the ring
table top sculptures. Students will be responsible for students who want additional time and access to the will be discussed. We will be using 6mm cabochon
materials and some tools, list available. Forming tools specialized tools and equipment available in the studio... or stones but once the technique is mastered, this ring
will be provided for a $30 kit fee, payable during class. just want to come in and enjoy creative time with others! lends itself to many different types of stones. ie:
More than 50 class hours! Don’t miss this opportunity. Students should provide their own materials. rose cuts, faceted stones, sea glass and raw stones.
Instructor Andrea Kennington Location: Metals Studio 6–week Morning or 8-week Evening Series Price: $90; Good soldering skills a must. All materials are
Early Registration $500 (member $470) OR register for Individual days: $20 each. Space is limited! included in a materials kit available for purchase
Regular Registration $520 (member $490) Morning Session 6 Fridays, , 10/12 - 11/16, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm from the instructor at the workshop
8 Tuesdays, 10/2 - 11/20, 9:30 am - 5:00 with a lunch break Evening Session 8 Thursdays, 9/20 - 11/8, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Instructor Jill Hurant Location: Metals Studio
Registration $255 (member $225)
Saturday & Sunday, 11/3 & 11/4, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
529. Wire-Wrapped Artistic Jewelry
Learn the art of wire wrapping as you create jewelry from TEEN CLASS Jill Hurant has been working in metals for the past decade
as a designer, teacher and artisan. Her work has been at
square and half-round sterling silver or gold-filled wire.
NEW! 5120. Jewelry Fabrication for Teens Ages 13+ the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Bellevue Arts Museum
Create beautiful frames for cabochon stones, and learn Craft Show, and Crafboston and she was a finalist for a
to wrap beads and stones into items like pendants, and Create jewelry you’ll love to wear! Use copper, bronze
2009 Saul Bell Award. She has an Associates Degree from
and other metals, combined with wire, beads and
earrings. Victoria will guide you through all the steps, so no the Fashion Institute of Technology, and has studied at
more to make unique handcrafted jewelry. Learn the Jewelry Arts Institute, Interlocken and more. Her work
experience is necessary. Bring your vision aids for close-
metalsmithing techniques like sawing, forging, has been included
up work, any favorite jewelry-making pliers you have and
polishing and more while you see your jewelry visions in numerous
any questions you have about wire wrapping. Supplies
come to life! Personalize your pieces with names, publications. She
available for purchase during class. Students may spend dates, and words stamped into them. Choose your has taught at
$150-$300 depending on project and materials chosen. birthstone color to add beaded accents to pieces. The Newark Museum of
Instructor Victoria Hodges possibilities are endless. Materials included. Arts, Tap Studios,
Early Registration $165 (member $135) Metalwerx,
Instructor Nannette Davis Location: Metals Studio
Lilloveve, Visual
Regular Registration $185 (member $155)
Early Registration $125 (member $95)
5 Mondays, 10/22 - 11/19, 9:30 am – 12:00 noon Arts Center of New
Regular Registration $145 (member $105)
Jersey.
4 Thursdays, 10/25 - 11/15, 4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
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