Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

This pivotal workshop will provide a great experience of wood-firing as a group. Various approaches to using flashing slips, glazing with materials to create texture, and firing techniques will be emphasized. Specific placement in the kiln, for various effects from the flame, smoke, and ash accumulation will be an important component of the experience. Philosophy, design, and specific ways of processing pottery will be shared. A hands-on workshop will take place while the wood kiln cools. Information on clays and materials to use for this workshop will be provided.

Ben Owen III is an American potter born and raised in Seagrove, North Carolina. A sixth-generation ceramist learning from his family, Owen holds a BFA in Ceramics at East Carolina University. He was awarded a fellowship in Japan, and was a visiting artist in Jingdezhen, China. Ben continues to work in the family business, “Ben Owen Pottery,” established by his grandfather and father. Wood firing has continued to influence Ben's work by creating moments in time for color and surface effects from the process.

Learn more: benowenpottery.com

Fee: $1,030 + $40 Non-Refundable Registration Fee

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced

Join us for a dynamic exploration of drawing where you'll delve into the fundamentals of capturing form, image, and narrative through a wide array of media and tools. This workshop goes beyond the mechanics of drawing, inviting you to discover the profound connection between observation, understanding, and artistic expression. Engage in insightful lectures, stimulating exercises, and engaging presentations that fuel your artistic growth. This workshop is perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with drawing, whether as a foundation for further artistic pursuits or simply as a rewarding exploration of self-expression. This workshop welcomes artists of all skill levels. 

Kulvinder Kaur Dhew holds a BFA (Hons) from Bath Spa University and an MFA in Painting from The Royal College of Art in London. She was Head of Painting at the Dunedin Art School in New Zealand, and Lecturer at the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak on the Island of Borneo. Kulvinder’s work is included in many collections as diverse as Kazuo Ishiguro and MTV Europe. She received numerous Residencies including the prestigious Delfina Trust in London, ARCO in Lisbon, and most recently at The Vermont Studio Center. A recipient of the New Jersey Artist Fellowship Award, her drawings recently were featured in the book, Water’s Edge, edited by Lenore Manderson and Pulitzer Prize winner, Forrest Gander. Dhew is currently the Director of Sugar Maples Center For Creative Arts at the Catskill Mountain Foundation in New York.

Learn more: instagram.com/kulvinder_kaur_dhew

Fee: $545 + $40 Non-Refundable Registration Fee

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced

This workshop is your gateway to the captivating world of natural perfumery. We'll start by covering the fascinating history and methods of scent extraction, and then delve into the principles of fragrance structure, composition, and how scents interact with your unique skin chemistry. Embark on a sensory adventure with a guided sampling of the 13 olfactory families before experimenting with over 50 raw materials from our extensive library. Design and create your own, bespoke natural perfume/cologne to take home, using professional skeletal formulas as your roadmap. For a personalized touch, infuse your fragrance with decorative flowers and gemstones. This workshop is perfect for anyone curious about the art of natural perfumery and eager to express their creativity through scent.

Michelle O’Carroll received her BA in architecture and MA in Urban Planning from the University of Florida, She received her MA in Architecture from Columbia University. As an architect, she specialized in sustainable design and worked with clients to create wholesome living spaces and landscapes. After years of practice, O’Carroll realized that while the impact of our surroundings is significant, a building is really the outermost layer of a person. Health is a dynamic state of balance between the mind, body and environment, and the skin is the interface between these inner and outer worlds. Michelle founded the flagship NYC herbarium, Bios Apothecary in 2016 to address this more intimate scale of wellness.

Learn more: biosapothecary.com

Fee: $290 + $40 Non-Refundable Registration fee

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Focus your playful side and inner glaze alchemist! This workshop will emphasize throwing a variety of forms, including the instructor’s beloved teapot, and delves into the mesmerizing world of unorthodox glazing, blending and learning how to tweak Mayco's low-fire crystal glazes with their mid-range counterparts, for a kaleidoscope of unpredictable finishes. Expect luscious runs, marbled swirls, and delightful "dwippiness" (as the instructor puts it). We'll also explore his renowned handle-building techniques using unique materials like cane and reed, transforming your handled works into mini masterpieces. Come experiment, embrace the unexpected, and discover the magic of firing to cone 5-6 with the master of this approach.

Fong Choo has taught workshops across the US and internationally in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, Israel, Canada, and in his native Singapore. His work has also received numerous awards at The Smithsonian Craft Show, The Philadelphia Museum of Art Show and The American Craft Exposition. He is currently working on several patron-commissioned pieces.

Learn more: instagram.com/fongchoo.teapots

Fee: $590 + $40 Non-Refundable Registration Fee

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

If you are interested in developing a rich and layered surface, this course will allow you to expand your palette and skills in making work that is personally relevant and dynamic. By incorporating drawing, photography, scanning, and collage techniques to develop imagery. Techniques such as China paint, decals, slips, and under and over glazes will be explored. These processes will be used on a variety of forms, such as tiles and plates, as well as work you make during this exciting workshop. Overall, the effect is one of depth and richness not typically found in single fire glazes. We will be working with porcelain, exploring its multitude of forming and decorative possibilities.

Anna Calluori Holcombe was born in Newark, New Jersey, of Italian immigrant parents. She received her MFA in Ceramics from Louisiana State University. Since then, she has been teaching in higher education and recently retired from the University of Florida as Professor Emeritus. In 1997, she was honored as a Fellow of the NCECA and again in 2023, with an Excellence in Teaching award. She is an elected member of the International Academy of Ceramics. Calluori Holcombe exhibits nationally and internationally. She was a Fulbright Scholar at Anadolu University in Turkey.

Learn more: annaholcombe.com

Fee: $590 + $40 Non-Refundable Registration Fee

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Join us for a 5-day basket weaving workshop with award winning weaver Cael Chappell! This hands-on experience will take you on a creative journey, where you'll learn the art of twined basketry using waxed linen thread. Each day will be filled with in-depth instruction to create unique, personalized baskets. Cael's expertise and passion will guide you through the process, from planning your project to completing beautiful baskets. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned weaver, this workshop promises to be an enriching experience.

Cael Chappell has been working with basket weavers in Africa since 1991. In 2017 he started weaving his own baskets. Because of his deep understanding of basketry, he quickly developed his own unique style of whimsical weaving. His baskets exhibit personality and life which engages viewers. His work has been featured in many exhibitions and publications. Cael enjoys teaching and is writing a book on twining baskets with waxed linen thread. He has presented many lectures to weaving guilds and groups across the country.

Learn more: caelchappell.com

Fee: $550 + $40 Non-Refundable Registration Fee

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced

The act of walking is one of the most basic constants of the human condition, and is often a solo endeavor of short duration, covering the “last mile” between destination points. But there are creative and cultural spaces where walking serves as a shared modality for deep engagement and contemplation, and where both an investigation and a heightened awareness of our internal and external environments is undertaken. In this research and practice-based workshop, we will explore as a collective, some of these cultural spaces as formed through the artistic practice of Dérive, and the act of creating and walking an outdoor seven-circuit classic labyrinth.

Christopher Kaczmarek is a New York based artist whose work spans both experimental and traditional practice. His work is often interactive and designed to guide the viewer towards a deeper contemplation about the active and passive roles they play in their inhabited environments (aka, Derive). Kaczmarek received both his MFA degree in Visual Art, and a MA in Modern and Contemporary Art History from SUNY Purchase, New York. He is currently Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Art and is Chair of the Department of Art and Design at Montclair State University. Kaczmarek has presented his work internationally, including Canada, Ireland, Greece, USA, China, Scotland, Spain, and South Korea.

Learn more: chriskaczmarek.com

Fee: $530 + $40 Non-Refundable Registration Fee

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced

This workshop is an exploration of color using natural dyes and pigments. Participants will create color from raw materials such as cochineal, malachite, clay, oak gall, and black walnuts, for use in a diverse group of water-based binders, from gum arabic to distemper to egg tempera. We will explore the potentials of color, and how materials carry content through history, context, physical and aesthetic properties. Considerations of the environmental impact of materials will offer a framework for maintaining a sustainable safe painting practice. Participants will create a set of handmade watercolor paints, a color swatch book, and exploratory paintings on paper, textile, and panel.

Patricia Miranda is an artist, curator, educator, and founder of “The Lace Archive,” “The Crit Lab,” and “MAPSpace.” Grants include the Ruth and Harold Chenven Foundation, Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance, Arts Westchester, Anonymous Was a Woman Relief Grant, and a NEA grant working with homeless youth. Solo exhibitions include Olin Fine Art Center, 3S Artspace, Jane Street Art Center, and group exhibitions Spartanburg Art Museum, Dunedin Fine Art Center; Lyman Allyn Museum. Recent reviews include Art New England and Brooklyn Rail.

Learn more: patriciamiranda.com

Fee: $550 + $40 Non-Refundable Registration Fee