Jun 15 Monday
In this experimental workshop, students will learn lashing and chaotic weaving methods for building skeletal structures with rattan and bamboo. On these frameworks, explore methods for building skins with rice papers, pigmented and unpigmented gut, and recycled netting. Paintable graphite, acrylics, shellac and Japanese suminagashi marbling will further modify membrane surfaces and structures. A series of guided exercises will prompt students to invent unique, original sculptural forms.
Come ride the restored river boat, Rose Lummis, on Sodus Bay! Save our Sodus offers 90-minute and two-hour cruises between May 8 and September 26, leaving from Oak Park Marina in North Rose, NY. Whether you're taking the kids on an eco-tour, or getting a guided history and wildlife cruise, or simply soaking up the sunset with local music, food and wine -- we invite you to experience Sodus Bay on board the Rose Lummis. Booking information at http://www.saveoursodus.com/roselummis.
Jun 16 Tuesday
Jun 17 Wednesday
Jun 18 Thursday
In this eight-week series, students will learn the foundational skills for throwing pots on the wheel. They will learn centering, basic throwing techniques, trimming, glazing, and more to begin their journey with clay. While this class is geared toward beginners, students who have some introductory skills that they wish to expand on are welcome. Price includes 25 pounds of clay, access to the clay studio outside of class, and use of community tools and glazes.
In this six-session series, students will learn about the versatile drawing medium of charcoal. From its wide range of expressive possibilities to its intricate shading and texture potential, charcoal has a little bit for everyone. The class will focus on a wipe out technique working in a step-by-step process using layers to capture a full range of dynamic lighting in students’ artwork.
Jun 19 Friday