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Welcome, crafters and makers! We understand the joy and fulfillment that comes from bringing eclectic and unique projects to life from the start. That’s why we’ve designed these crafting workshops with you in mind – a perfect blend of inspiration, technique, and hands-on experience. Whether you’re looking to polish your skills or embark on new artistic adventures, these workshops are the gateway to accessing your creative potential.
Adventures in Dimensional Paper: 3D Pop-Up Books with Simon Arizpe
June 17th – 21st, 2024
Get ready to embark on a crafting adventure, creating enchanting stories through pop-up books. Join Guest Faculty Simon Arizpe, best-selling author of “Stranger Things: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book” and recipient of the prestigious 2018–19 Meggendorfer Prize for pop-up design excellence. Under Simon’s expert guidance, you’ll learn to craft animated masterpieces through the art of pop-up books and paper engineering. Starting with basic materials like cardstock, scissors, tape, and glue, you’ll learn the mechanics of paper, enabling you to create books, foldable art pieces, and dynamic kinetic designs. This workshop is a unique opportunity to weave your personal tales into your projects, resulting in a unique pop-up book.
Get inspired by watching Simon Arizpe’s skill in action with “The Hearthstone Pop-Up Book” video. Imagine the incredible creations you can bring to life, and start your adventure in paper engineering today.
Exploring New Dimensions: Collage, Cut, Paste and Create with Shoshanna Weinberger
July 15th – 19th, 2024
Are you looking for a way to express your unique narrative through art? Join us for an immersive workshop, “Collage: Cut, Paste, and Create,” led by the acclaimed artist Shoshanna Weinberger. This workshop is not just about learning the techniques of collage but also about embracing the complexity of our identities and experiences through art.
It’s perfect for artists of all levels seeking to deepen their understanding of storytelling and the architecture of place through art. Participants will explore collage as a potent form of artistic expression, learning to source materials from everyday life such as magazines, various papers, and photographs.
Transform Your Vision into Print: The Photo Book Workshop with Matthew Monteith
July 22nd – 26th, 2024
This unique workshop addresses the common challenge many artists face to curate and present their work in a format that tells a story and resonates with audiences. “The Photo Book” workshop, led by photographer Matthew Monteith, is tailored specifically for photographers and artists eager to transform their existing collections into a compelling, cohesive book. The course is divided into two parts: editing the sequence of the work and designing the book itself, and then producing a unique, hand-printed, hand-bound maquette. Special attention is paid to individual design elements, printing quality, and binding techniques. Students also engage in lectures and discussions on the history of photographic books.
Matthew Monteith, an accomplished artist with an MFA from Yale University School of Art and a rich history of accolades, including the Rome Prize, a Fulbright, and a Pollock-Krasner fellowship, brings unparalleled expertise to this workshop. His widely exhibited works and his monograph, Czech Eden, published by Aperture, stand as a testament to his mastery in the field. Currently a professor at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Monteith offers invaluable guidance and inspiration to all attendees.
Whether you aim to showcase your work in galleries, share it with friends and family, or prepare it for publication, “The Photo Book” provides the essential skills and insights needed to bring your vision to life.
Image Transfer and Collage: Paper, Fabric and Stencil – Kristy Deetz
August 19th – 23rd, 2024
In this exciting and experimental mixed-media acrylic painting workshop, participants explore the opaque and translucent possibilities of image transfer. Transferring images with various acrylic mediums onto paper and fabric uncovers dynamic associations between the images, patterns in the fabric, characteristics of the substrate, and the painted mark. Stencils and collage provide additional new approaches to layering and more ways to reveal and conceal surface, substrate, and ideas. Students generate new tools to add to their studio practice as well as plenty of time to experiment and push their imagery in new ways.
Kristy Deetz’s extensive exhibition record includes national and international venues. She received SECAC’s 2016 Award for Excellence in Teaching and a 2015 Silver Award from Graphic Design Annual, NY. Kristy was recently Erasmus Visiting Lecturer at the University of Kassel, Germany and artist-in-residence at Burren College of Art in Ireland.
For a closer look at Deetz’s captivating process, watch the video provided by Parkland.
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Are you overwhelmed by workshop options? Or do you know which workshop to take but are unsure about the skill level, faculty, or techniques? Our staff is ready to answer questions and assist in selecting the perfect workshop for your next creative journey. Please feel free to reach out any time and we can point you in the right direction!
Betsy Alwin
Director of Ceramics and Expanded Media
Call: 970-924-5054
Liz Ferrill
Artistic Director of Painting, Drawing & Printmaking
Call: 970-924-5076
Andrea Jenkins Wallace
Artistic Director of Photography and New Media
Call: 970-924-5044