IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!!

• Class sizes are LIMITED so SIGN UP FAST

• Conference begins at 9 AM and ends at 3:30 PM

• You get your first class choice unless otherwise notified.

• Bring water & necessary materials for your class.

• Coffee and Donuts for Breakfast and Lunch provided

(If registering within 24 hours of the event or onsite lunch will NOT be provided)

Spring Conference Classes

Melissa Moore
Reuse Bike Parts: Bags and Jewelry

Metal prices getting you down? Learn how to reuse bike parts to make unique and vegan jewelry that feels just like supple leather. Everything you need can be found on a bike! Not to worry, I have collected parts and will share with you how you can obtain parts for future projects and classroom lessons practically free. Come make a small bag and a bracelet or necklace. You will truly have an original wearable work of art that will be sure to be a conversation starter!
Materials Provided: I will supply all bike tubes, and small bike parts that act as embellishments and beads. I will have available 4-5 fabric scissors
Materials to Bring: If you have any special beads or buttons you would like to use on your bag and bracelet, bring those….. but they are not required.

Ryan Talbot
Black Pottery & Mishima

Learn about the Native American Black Pottery Art making process and the Japanese pottery embellishment technique known as Mishima.
Materials Provided: Clay, wax and underglazes
Materials to Bring: Sketchbook and drawing utensils. 

Marie Marschke
Drypoint Print from Plexiglass
with Hand Coloring

Using a scribe to make desired marks in a plexiglass plate. Artists will then learn the process of printing from the plate to paper. Artists will also have the option of hand (watercolor painting) their print.
Materials Provided: $20 materials fee (paid directly to artist) scribe, printing paper, printing ink,
1 plexiglass plate per person, tarlatan, watercolors.
Materials to Bring: Line drawing or idea. Apron or clothes you don’t mind getting stained.
We may get messy.

Sheri Klem
Printmaking Extravaganza!

This is an opportunity to learn a plethora of printmaking processes to utilize for your own artmaking pleasure and to utilize in your classroom. Bring your sketchbook to access ideas. Foam, Gelli Plate, Linoleum Block, Collograph Printmaking will be introduced.
Materials Provided: $10 materials fee (paid directly to artist) Paper, ink, plate
Materials to Bring: Sketchbook for ideas

Travis Hill & Kim Chlumsky
Happy Accidents & Fuzzy Creations: Wool and Acrylic Felting Fun

Felting is all about embracing texture, experimentation, and happy accidents! In this playful workshop, participants will learn the basics of wool felting and explore acrylic felting techniques that add durability and dimension. Travis and Kim will share tips for adapting these processes for a variety of age levels, making this an engaging and approachable fiber workshop for any art classroom.
Materials Provided: $15 materials fee (paid directly to artist) you will have access to a variety of wool, acrylic felt and stuffing to make all your fuzzy creations!
Materials to Bring: nothing!