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ARTISAN--INSTRUCTOR
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METALSMITHING
Roycroft Master Artisan and Art instructor, Ron VanOstrand, instructs a two-day workshop on the art of metalsmithing
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Ron VanOstrand,
Roycroft
Master Artisan
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Copper Repousse (to push out)
2 day workshop beginning with the most basic of techniques, students will create beautiful and useful objects for their home or office.Students will be provided with a few design choices to complete in copper.
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Frank Glapa
Roycroft Master Artisan
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METALSMITHING in the Jennings Style
Two-day hands-on workshop in metalsmithing. Each participant will complete 2 projects; one in copper and one in silver. The silver item which will be a wearable piece of art.
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Al Sleeper
Roycroft Master Artisan
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WIRED JEWELRY
This class made sterling silver wire jewelry. Students learned the process of wire wrapping which can be used to wrap stones, beads, marbles, etc. The sea glass selection provided for this class was hand picked from the wild beaches of Puerto Rico
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Cheryl Perez |
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ROCK PAINTING
Three hour Class with artist
Lin Nowicki. This class covered the basics of choosing, preparing, priming, painting, detailing and finishing two projects.
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Lin Nowicki |
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SCREEN PRINTING
Learn this simple method of creating a stencil on a screen. Students will print their image onto 8½” x 11” paper to create an edition of 10 prints.
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Dorothy Markert
Roycroft Master Artisan
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HAND ILLUMINATION
The decoration of a manuscript or book with a painted design in color and gold inks or paints and various artistic font types. Try your hand on a quill and a printing press to create your own hand illuminations! Each student will go home with some creative designs and one matted masterpiece! |
Jeannet de Jong |
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PAINTING ON SILK
One-day workshop the focus of this workshop is to create beautiful patterns and textures on silk. Students will be encouraged to expand their design and color mixing skills throughout the workshop. The workshop project can be used to make a very unique wall hanging (suitable for framing). All materials will be provided
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Kristine Baker
Roycroft Artisan
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REPAIRING ORIENTAL RUGS
Instruction given on basic steps in cleaning and caring for a rug.
Knots will be removed to expose a fringe and then a twist line is inserted and secured with a basic sewing stitch. Students will also learn to do a basic wrap technique to finish the side edge. The sample piece may be taken home to finish and used as a small mat or mini rug. |
Nancy Foss |
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BLOCKPRINTING 2 Day class
Project - note cards in two colors by carving, inking and printing a separate linoleum block for each color. A few choices of designs will be provided, or use their own designs. Each student will go home with some printed cards and a kit for doing more printmaking at home. |
Laura Wilder
Roycroft Master Artistan |
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DULCIMER CONSTRUCTION and PLAY
Artist, Musician and Craftsman Dick Gilman will instruct students in making a sturdy cardboard lap dulcimer perfect for beginners. This hands-on workshop allows experiment with minimal investment. Students will each be provided all the materials |
Dick Gilman |
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BEADING
Students use Czech beads, crystals, seed and spacers. Students will design and make a bracelet with variety of these fabulous beads! Students make a heart smart “reminder” pin with flat backed Swarovski crystals and a positive reaffirming word bead. Students will begin to practice bead embroidery on this pin. |
D. Leah Corey
Roycroft Artisan
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BOOKMAKING
Diane Bond has been making books for over 20 years. She has taught several workshops in the Western New York area and enjoys sharing her love of making books and papers with others. In February 2006, Diane received designation as a Roycroft Renaissance Artisan. |
Diane Bond
Roycroft Artisan
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PAPER CUTTING
Students are provided with several beautiful and elegant patterns to cut, suitable for framing, gift giving or as a greeting card. Artisan Mary Schichtel will bring an abundant supply of decorative papers, patterns and exciting materials to allow your creativity to soar! Students are welcome to bring any special items, photos or memorabilia that they would like to include in their individual design.
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Mary Schichtel
Paprecutting & Textile
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CALLIGRAPHY
Over the past 30 years I have studied with a number of nationally known calligraphers through conferences and workshops and continue to be fascinated with the wide range of possibilities this art form offers. The marks that the huan hand can make have the power to convey so much!In February 2006 I received designation as a Roycroft artisan in the area of Text Arts. |
Linda Nagel Meyer
Roycroft Artisan
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THIS PAGE IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION, MANY MORE CLASSES ARE STILL BEING ADDED - CHECK BACK SOON ! |
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