2021 Workshops
Choose one of our workshops & experienced teachers will lead hands-on instruction in barn quilt painting, basketry, broom making, ecoprinting, photography, or print making. Limited Class Sizes.
Time & Location
Aug 15, 2021, 7:00 PM – Dec 17, 2021, 11:00 PM
Highland County, VA
About the event
Immerse yourself in learning a new skill through experienced teachers and hands-on learning
Additional Materials Fee may be required by Class Instructors- please check Workshop Description for more details.
Whisk Brooms- All Things Whisk
Instructor: Emily Bell
Date: June 25
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Fee: $75
Participants: 10
Location: Pavillion at Monterey Presbyterian Church
Materials Cost: The class fee covers the materials to make one small and large turkey wing whisk as well as one flat stitched whisk. Participants have the option of purchasing more materials to craft more in class or to take home with them.
Sweeper Brooms
Instructor: Emily Bell
Date: June 26
Time: 10 am - 5 pm
Fee: $100
Participants: 5
Location: Pavillion at Monterey Presbyterian Church
Materials Cost: Basic bark-on handles will be provided. Fancier, finished handles are available for purchase.
Eco Printing – Beginner - Ecoprint Naturally on Silk and Wool
Instructor: Theresa Brown
Date: June 11
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Fee: $75
Participants: 8
Location: Highland Center Pavillion
Materials Cost: $20 for beginner workshop
Pottery
Instructor: Heather Scott and Lorraine White
Date: July 19 - 21 and July 29-30
Time: 1pm – 4 pm
Fee: $250
Participants: 8
Location: Highland County Public School Art Lab
Materials Cost: $25
Print Making
Instructor: Karen Milnes
Date: July 22 - 24
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Fee: $150
Participants: 8
Location: Arts Council Room at the Highland Center
Materials Cost: $35 - Each student will have a set of knives, 3 5”x7” blocks, 7 pieces of standard student-grade printmaking paper, and 4 pieces of heavyweight.
Barn Quilt Painting
Instructor: Margie Boesch
Date: August 5th & 7th
Time: 9 am – 12 pm, Thursday and Saturday
Fee: $75
Participants: 6
Location: Highland Barn Quilts Studio
Materials Cost: $25 - $35
Basketry
Instructor: Judith Saunders
Date: August 12- 14
Time: 9 am – 4 pm each day
Fee: $150
Participants: 8
Location: Pavillion at the Highland Center
Materials Cost: $35 - $50
Felting- We Felt Great
Instructor: Tate Swecker
Date: August 14
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Fee: $35
Participants: 6 students ages 10 - 16
Location: Monterey Presbyterian Church Pavilion
Material Cost: $15
Photography (NEW DATES)
Instructor: Elizabeth Larson
Date: August 12 - 14
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Fee: $150
Participants: 8
Location: Highland Center Arts Council Room or Conference Room (?) and Highland landscapes
Eco Printing – Paper
Instructor: Theresa Brown
Date: October 1st
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Fee: $75
Participants: 8
Location: Highland Center Pavillion
Materials Cost: $25.00 material fee
Eco Printing- SILK AND WOOL NATURALLY
Instructor: Theresa Brown
Date: October 2nd
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Fee: $75
Participants: 8
Location: Highland Center Pavillion
Materials Cost: $20.00 material fee
Eco Printing- Large Scale
Instructor: Theresa Brown
Date: October 3rd
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Fee: $75
Participants: 8
Location: Highland Center Pavillion
Materials Cost: $50 or $20. See workshop description for more details
Tickets
Brooms- Whisk- June 25
Learn to make a few styles of whisk broom. Try your hand at small and large turkey wing whisks as well as flat stitched whisk brooms. Various techniques will be shown and students will be able to create unique brooms to reflect their own style and personality.
$75.00Brooms- Sweeper - June 26
Learn how to make your very own beautifully handcrafted sweeper broom! The workshop will start with a discussion on the materials used and demonstration of each step as students work on their own project.
$100.00Print Making July 22-24
Participants will go over the basic types and techniques of printmaking. Experienced or beginner printmakers are welcome to join as we create multiple prints in this three part class. Students will learn the balance of composition (negative/positive space) that makes an intriguing print no matter your skill level.
$150.00Barn Quilt Workshop- Aug 5 & 7
Workshop Summary; Participants will learn how to design and execute a 2x2’ barn quilt under the leadership of artist Margie Boesch. On Thursday morning, technique and design will be discussed and participants will then be given Friday to finalize patterns and colors on their own. Saturday morning will include transferring patterns to boards and painting experience so barn quilts can be finished by students at home.
$75.00Basketry: Aug 12-14
Whether a beginner or experienced basket weaver, you will learn techniques from this experienced basket artist and create at least one basket of your own design.
$150.00Pottery
This is a perfect opportunity to discover your skill and interest in pottery. The workshop provides experience throwing on a wheel as well as hand built pottery, information about clay characteristics, and glazing options. Participants will produce completed works in both techniques. The materials cost includes up to 10 lb. of clay, use of molds, wheels, tools, and a variety of glazing colors. Workshop will begin with demonstration and instruction on wheel thrown and hand built pottery.from Ju
$250.00Felting- We Felt Great
This workshop is designed for youth, ages 10-16, that want to learn more about felting with wool and other natural fibers. 3 techniques will be introduced; making a felt ball, using felt to wrap wire and creating art by painting with wool fibers. Children must be 10-16yrs old.
$35.00EcoPrinting: Paper- Oct 1
Learn how to ecoprint (also known as Botanical printing) on assorted papers using the tannins from the leaves to imprint beautiful designs onto the fibers! You will also learn additional techniques to add color into the backgrounds of your designs! In the end, students will know how to use Nature’s resources, different papers and techniques to create beautiful note images to frame or use as cards! Students will be imprinting on approximately 10-12 pieces 4” x 4” up to 8”x10”
$75.00EcoPrinting: Silk & Wool-Oct 2
Learn how to ecoprint on silk and wool naturally! Ecoprinting (also known as botanical printing) involves collecting leaves, plants and flowers to imprint their images directly upon protein fibers using a water bath process. Students will learn techniques to create beautiful, natural designs with colors drawn directly from Nature on silk and wool.
$75.00EcoPrinting:Large Scale- Oct 3
In this workshop, students should be experienced in the basic techniques of Ecoprinting! Using silk yardage 36"-45” x 72", they will learn about dye and mordant blankets, layering silk yardage, plus techniques for condensing large ecoprinted pieces into manageable size bundles!
$75.00Photography May 12-14
EXPLORING HIGHLAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA THROUGH YOUR LENS TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY - Learn how to create inspiring and memorable travel photographs with beautiful Highland County as your backdrop. We will focus on the natural environment, the landscape, local culture, architecture, and the people of the area.
$150.00
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