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CRAFT CONFERENCE 2008: UNBRIDLED CRAFT

Course Descriptions

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1. Bookmaking Basics with Gabrielle Fox

This one day workshop will be a smorgasbord of learning different book structures as highlighted in The Essential Guide to Making Handmade Books. Ms. Fox will cover a variety of basic structures, tools and materials. Lab Fee: $25

Gabrielle Fox received a B.A. in English literature and writing. She traveled to England to study bookbinding, and since receiving her diploma in fine binding and conservation over 20 years ago, has worked and taught in the U.K.

2. Introduction to Hot Glass and Glassblowing with Brook White

    Demonstration and Hands-On at Flame Run Studios

This one day course will provide first-timers the opportunity to learn the basics of hot-forming glass and glassblowing.  Students will observe Brook as he demonstrates the various techniques involved in forming a vessel, from gathering the molten glass from the furnace to the final polishing.  Everyone will have a chance to be the 'gaffer' (the person blowing air through the tube to form the shape).  Also, students will use hot-forming techniques to create a keepsake paperweight.  Lab Fee: $20

An Owensboro, Kentucky native, Brook White studied with Stephen Powell at Centre College and now has his own studio and gallery called Flame Run in Louisville, Kentucky.  Brook’s focus is blown glass.  His work has been included in shows nationwide, at venues including the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the Huntington (WV) Museum of Art, and the Asheville (NC) Art Museum and the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art.

3. Ceramic Actions: Dynamic Clay Construction with Ben Teague

Work will be based upon Action. Using simple and prescriptive directions participants will examine clay's and other ceramic material's ability to translate those actions. Work will be slow and fast paced. This hands-on workshop will also include two brief lectures with image accompaniment regarding action, performance, and objects given at the start of each session. 

4. Everything and the Bathroom Sink: Clay Techniques with Patrick Dougherty

Everything (almost) included in this two day course, except the kitchen sink! 

The workshop will include the following:

'Extended' throwing, specifically my coil-and-throw technique for large vessels

Using plaster molds as throwing tools

Making sinks and tables

Underglaze painting techniques.

5. “Shibori to Dye For” with Kitty Uetz

This one day workshop offers artists, educators, and interested individuals an opportunity to learn different methods of dyeing silk to create exciting designs.  Shibori techniques and low water immersion dyeing will be utilized to create silk scarves.  Students will be encouraged to explore individual interests.  Join this workshop to create exciting designs and dye happy!  Lab Fee: $30

6. Polymer Clay Organics with Kim Cavender

These one day classes exploring polymer clay will focus on organic pattern, shape, form, and substance as a means of artistic expression. Different techniques will be explored on each day, so sign up for one or both days.

There are two options in regard to material fees for this workshop:

Lab Fee Option A: $3 per day

Because so many of you like to bring your own clay and basic supplies, the instructor will supply additional materials specifically needed for each class for a lab fee of $3 per person per day.  Student would be responsible for bringing only the following: Pasta machine, Work surface, Clay blade, Needle tool, Ball stylus, Smooth-handled knitting needle or similar tool for blending seams, Marxit tool (optional)

Lab Fee Option B: $12 per day

Instructor will supply equipment and tools to share, as well as clay and specific materials needed for each day’s class.  Materials fee would be $12 per student per day.

Please indicate which option you would prefer during registration in order to insure that enough class kits will be provided.

7. Frame Loom Weaving with Dianne Simpson

In this one day workshop you will construct a frame loom, dress or warp it, and learn to weave with a master weaver Dianne Simpson!  It is straight forward, but full of surprises. You will leave with a 16in. by 18 in. frame loom and a beginning project.  You may bring one or two skeins of yarns. Everything else will be provided.

8. Basic Leather Carving for High Contrast Leather Art with Marco Turrubiartes (a.k.a. The Nail Boy)

Learn the basics of carving and coloring leather during this one day hands-on workshop.  The instructor will provide a variety of original designs for students to choose from as they create their own simple projects including key chains, ID tags, bracelets, or ID holders.

Marco Turrubiartes is a non-traditional leather artist, among other things. His style of carving and painting is high contrast and very graphic and colorful.  He hails from Phoenix, AZ and his influences include Mexican folk art, especially related to El Dia De Los Muertos, as well as tattoo art. 

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RUDE OSOLNIK Award Banquet

There are two hotels within walking distance which have offered special rates to conference attendees. We do not make hotel reservations for you but if you want to book with either they are:

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