Summer Workshops 2022
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Wood/Sculpture: Jamie Johnston
July 10 – 16
This workshop will explore the potential of wood as either the primary medium to express form, or in a supporting role when used in combination with other materials or visual elements. Although not focused on fine woodworking techniques and traditional joinery, issues of structure, connection and assembly will be addressed. Some initial assigned projects will be followed by personal exploration at the bench with the potential for working at a larger scale.
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Book Arts & Writing: Rebecca Goodale & Judson Merrill
July 10 – 16
This workshop will explore the borderlands between art and writing, uncovering lessons useful to artists, writers, and those whose work combines the two. Participants will create and share a group of artist’s books and writings, experimenting with a number of techniques, exploring different forms, and testing the ways that structure changes meaning and the very act of communication.
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Quilting: Susie Brandt
June 26 – July 2
This workshop aims to reimagine the quilt for our present-day context. Through an exploration of fabrics and stitching techniques, related readings, presentations, and conversations, students will develop a series of samples and an archive of inspiration to further the development of personal and/or collaborative work.
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Story Editing for Audio: Robert Smith
June 19 – 25 (Salt Session)
This workshop aims to demystify the role of the story editor in creating audio narratives. Sessions will be a mix of lecture, discussion, listening, and hands-on practice with students editing actual work in progress. This workshop is aimed at mid-career audio producers who want to make the leap to editing but are looking for some concrete skills and guidance to do so. This workshop is offered in collaboration with the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies.
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Joomchi Papermaking: Jiyoung Chung
June 26 – July 2
In this workshop students will explore Joomchi, a Korean traditional way of making textured handmade paper. Students will be introduced to its history while learning the hands-on techniques and reinterpreted adaptations into a contemporary art form with many possibilities for 2D and 3D sculptural objects that are functional or fine art oriented.
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Drawing/ Painting: Tessa Greene O’Brien & Alan Prazniak
July 24 – 30
Through studio exercises, short writing prompts, and plein air excursions, this workshop will explore the theme of weather phenomena in landscape painting. Students will investigate the kinds of marks, colors, and materials that can create a sense of atmosphere within an artwork.
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Poetry: Betsy Sholl
July 24 – 30
This workshop offers time to explore new ways of writing. We will write poems in response to prompts, and also consider ways to play with unfinished drafts. There will be daily writing prompts to generate new work, and also time given to exploring drafts brought from home and poems in process. We will discuss sample poems each day, do writing prompts together and also have writing assignments to work on individually.