Muscarelle @ Merchants Square
October 2019
MDF WOODCUTTING WORKSHOP
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to create relief woodcuts utilizing traditional and non-traditional wood carving tools. The instructor will discuss the history of relief printing, offer demonstrations and share images from the Muscarelle collection. We will cover idea development, compositional skills, safe carving techniques, techniques of printing with or without a press, how to create an edition of prints and studio practice. This workshop is open to artists of all skill levels interested in improving their ability in drawing and printmaking. Fee includes all materials and refreshments. Muscarelle Members, W&M Staff, Faculty, and Students $50 | Non-Members…
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MEET THE ARTIST
Stop by Muscarelle @ Merchants Square (440A W Duke of Gloucester St above Williams-Sonoma) to engage with artist Steve Prince. During these sessions, you will have the opportunity to learn first-hand about the process of artistic creation and make your own take-away memento!
Find out more »MEET THE ARTIST
Stop by Muscarelle @ Merchants Square (440A W Duke of Gloucester St above Williams-Sonoma) to engage with artist Steve Prince. During these sessions, you will have the opportunity to learn first-hand about the process of artistic creation and make your own take-away memento!
Find out more »November 2019
PATCHWORK QUILT PORTRAIT WORKSHOP
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to create a stylistic portrait out of fabric utilizing non-sewing methods. We will cover compositional development, color theory, collage techniques, framing and display possibilities and studio practices. This workshop is open to artists of all skill levels interested in improving their ability in artistic creation. Fee includes all materials and refreshments. Level: Middle School and above Muscarelle Members, W&M Staff, Faculty, and Students $30 | Non-Members $50 | Please note that space is limited to 12 participants. Sign up here.
Find out more »KINGS AND QUEENS ASSEMBLAGE PORTRAIT WORKSHOP
In this two-day hands-on workshop, participants will learn to use found objects and acrylic paint to create an expressive relief self-portrait. We will cover design, color theory, construction techniques, compositional development and studio practice. This workshop is open to artists of all skill levels interested in improving their ability in artistic creation. Fee includes all materials and refreshments. Please note that the workshop will run from 10 AM - 1 PM on November 16 and 17. Level: High School and above Muscarelle Members, W&M Staff, Faculty, and Students $50 | Non-Members $80 | Please note that space is limited to 12 participants. Sign up here.
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PERSONAL PUZZLES WORKSHOP
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to create an original mixed-media jigsaw puzzle. We will cover design, color theory, construction techniques and compositional development. The instructor will guide the youth through a creative exploration of acrylic painting and puzzle design. Each student will walk away with an original handmade wooden puzzle - a great idea for holiday gifts! This workshop is open to youth with an active imagination and a desire to have fun while making art! Fee includes all materials and refreshments. Level: Middle School and above Muscarelle Members, W&M Staff, Faculty, and Students $70 | Non-Members $100 | Please…
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WATERCOLOR MONOPRINT WORKSHOP
Join the Muscarelle’s Director of Engagement Steve Prince in this hands-on workshop. All materials will be provided, all skill levels are welcome; just bring your imagination! During this workshop participants will create expressive watercolor templates on Yupo paper, cut and arrange the dried color materials on an acrylic substrate, and utilize water-saturated archival paper to reconstitute the watercolors to create unique, multi-colored watercolor monoprints that are abstract or representational. Workshop fee: Muscarelle Members, W&M Staff, Faculty, and Students $10 | Non-Members $25 | Please note that space is limited to 20 participants.
Find out more »DRYPOINT ETCHING WORKSHOP
Join the Muscarelle’s Director of Engagement Steve Prince in this hands-on workshop. All materials will be provided, all skill levels are welcome; just bring your imagination! Participants will create Rembrandt inspired prints utilizing Plexiglas and a steel stylus to create an easy, safe and non-acid form of intaglio printing. Images are transferred, scratched, and burnished into the plate before being inked, wiped and printed through a press. Take home a small edition of your own beautiful prints! Workshop fee: Muscarelle Members, W&M Staff, Faculty, and Students $35 | Non-Members $50 | Please note that space is limited to 15 participants.
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