WORKSHOP: CREATIVE RECYLCING A.K.A. THRIFTY TWISTS
INSTRUCTOR – JADE WEISS
WHEN: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 & FRIDAY, MARCH 15 (6:00PM-8:00PM)
INSTRUCTOR: Jade Weiss
PRICE: $10-$40 SLIDING SCALE
MAX STUDENTS: 12
(Wine, other beverages & lite refreshments offered)
Format: Stand alone class
Length: 2 hours each
Class focus: creatively twist a thrift store painting or find (lamp, box, clock, etc.)
General Curriculum:
Bring Your Own Painting (or other found object) to “twist” – could be a thrifted painting, one of your own, or another object you’ve found that could use some pizazz!
With a variety of materials such as paint, hot glue, googly eyes, tassels, glitter, buttons, and more, we will be using an existing piece of art or object to create something new!
The goals of this? To illustrate that sometimes the best way to get out of a creative block is to do something goofy, inspiring, and wild. Recycled art goes quite far in both materials and utilizing existing items to create something that makes our hearts sing.
In the first 30 minutes we do some introductions (names, pronouns, tell me your favorite part about recycling, thrifting, or creating art out of recycled or thrifted items), discuss the available materials, and what we’ll be doing with them.
Then we have an hour and 15 block to create, paint, and twist our thrifted item. The last 15 minutes or so we’ll share with each other what we’ve created.
WORKSHOP: PUPPET WORKSHOP
WHEN: 2 STAND ALONE CLASSES-THURSDAY, MARCH 7 AND SATURDAY, MARCH 9 (5:30PM-8:30PM)
INSTRUCTOR: JADE WEISS
PRICEL $40-$80 SLIDING SCALE
MAX STUDENTS: 12
General Curriculum:
Format: 2 stand alone classes.
Length: 3 hours each.
Class focus: Create puppet and quick skit.
Join instructor Jade Weiss on this puppet making adventure. “I’m so excited to share what I know about puppet making and inspire some marvelous creations out of recycled and new materials.”-Jade
While we’ll be collecting puppet making materials up to the class dates we will have a limited amount of scissors and hot glue guns – and can always benefit from some extra fun supplies. Jade asks that you bring along some of the following items if you can – but no worry if you can’t, we’ll still have a lot to work with!
Hot glue guns
Scissors
Any fun recycled / old materials to make puppets (socks, big old fabrics, table cloths, curtains, paper bags, balaclava’s, gloves or mittens, googly eyes, cardboard, cardboard tubes, buttons, yarn, any of those weird things you have at home that you’re not sure what to do with, etc.)
Extra puppet points if you have chicken wire, PVC pipe, or pool noodles!
A notebook or sketchbook for brainstorming
If you’re unsure if you should bring something or not, just email me at jadeskyweiss@gmail.com and ask!
CLASS: CELL PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY
WHEN: MONDAY, MARCH 4, 18 & APRIL 1ST (6:00PM-8:00PM)
INSTRUCTOR: BOB BUCK
PRICE: $35/CLASS
MAX STUDENTS: 6
General Curriculum: : Stand al one 2 hour classes: learn the basic operations of the cell phone camera, basic composition, highlights and shadow, white balance ( adjusting for sunlight vs indoor lighting) and more. We will spent time taking photos in the class and learn the basics of photo editing.
Class will be Monday March, 4 & 18 form 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Monday April 1 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Call me at 518 698-3004 for more details.
CLASS SERIES: 35MM PHOTOGRAPHY
WHEN: TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 12 & 19 (5:30PM-7:30PM)
INSTRUCTOR: BOB BUCK
PRICE: $75 FOR SERIES (ALL 3)
MAX STUDENTS: 3
General Curriculum: : Three 2hour classes covering the basic functions of the 35mm Camera
Learn how the basic functions of Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO (cameras sensitivity to light and dark) and White Balance (the difference between the effects of sunlight vs. Indoor lighting.
Learn the how to use manual mode, aperture priority mode and shutter priority mode. We will cover basic composition, highlights & shadows, depth of field and more.
We will also cover some basic photo editing.
Please bring your camera manual and a tablet or laptop. These are all optional. Please call me at 518 698-3004 for any questions or concerns
CLASS SERIES: FIBER ART INSTALLATION
WHEN: SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 16, 23, & 30 (1:00PM-2:30PM)
INSTRUCTOR: JOHN DEAN OSSOWSKI
PRICE: $25/CLASS OR $100 FOR THE SERIES OF 4
MAX STUDENTS: 6
Class description: Also known as ‘Yarn Bombing’ this 4 session class will involve a deep dive into this modern form of fiber art – from history to technique. Students will gain a deeper understanding of this art form and learn from details of completed projects – including “The Mohawk Valley’s Largest Crochet Christmas Tree”. Students will learn how to use these techniques to create unique works of art for themselves and their communities. Students will also design and execute a group project that will be displayed publicly at a local business in Little Falls.
NO EXPERIENCE in fiber or textiles necessary, although helpful. Students will learn how to use their existing skillset to create fiber-covered sculptures and work together as a team.
MATERIALS:
No materials needed on the first day. Students are welcome to bring their own scrap yarn, fabric, unfinished fiber projects, string, buttons, beads, or other embellishments. Instructor will have some of these materials available as well.
