Workshops
September 9, 16, 23
7pm-9pm
13+ years
In celebration of the Berwyn Lantern Festival, the studio will be creating lanterns all month! Create a beautiful handmade lantern that brings warmth, light, and your own artistic style to life. In this hands-on workshop, participants will have help in the process of designing and constructing a decorative lantern using a variety of mixed-media materials and simple sculptural techniques. However, the lantern workshop will also be a haven for artists to work independently on their own designs.
Explore color, texture, pattern, and composition as you personalize your lantern with paper, paint, and other decorative elements the studio will provide. Whether you prefer a modern, whimsical, or nature-inspired design, you'll have the freedom to create a one-of-a-kind piece that reflects your creativity.
This workshop is perfect for beginners as well as experienced makers looking to explore a new medium in a relaxed, supportive environment. The instructor Terri will be making a lantern that each artist can follow, but this is not a requirement. Sign up for one or all 3 to continue your creation or create a new one!
Participants will:
Design and build a functional decorative lantern
Learn basic lantern construction techniques
Explore mixed-media materials, color, and texture
Complete a unique lantern
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly; no prior experience required.
All materials are included to design your lantern, but please feel free to bring supplies that you would like to incorporate into your unique lantern. Some lighting will be provided for your lantern but feel free to bring your own.
Instructor: Terri Angarone
October 30
6pm-8pm
13+ years
Create bold and graphic art using layers of cut paper. In this workshop, you'll learn about how using these inexpensive, readily accessible materials has been a popular artform throughout centuries all over the world. Practice X-Acto blade skills by creating a meandering pattern on one layer, and a bold contrasting image on top that really stands out.
Instructor: Jane Sirinek
November 18
6pm-9pm
13+ years
Explore the art of linocut printmaking in this beginner-friendly workshop! In this single-session class, you'll learn the fundamentals of relief printmaking as you create and print your own one-color linocut design.
Students will be guided through each step of the process, including developing a simple image, transferring it to a linoleum block, safely using carving tools, inking the block, and pulling a small edition of hand-printed artworks. Along the way, you'll gain an understanding of the basic techniques and tools used in relief printmaking, making this a perfect introduction for anyone curious about the medium.
No previous printmaking experience is required. All materials are provided. Please bring a simple 8 × 10 black-and-white image that you created yourself or one that you have the legal right to reproduce. Wear comfortable clothing that can get a little inky.
What you'll learn:
Introduction to linocut printmaking and relief printing
Safe carving techniques and tool handling
Creating a strong black-and-white design
Inking and printing techniques
Pulling a small edition of one-color prints
Basic printmaking terminology and editioning
By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with your carved linoleum block, a small edition of your original one-color prints, and the skills and confidence to continue exploring linocut printmaking on your own.
Instructor: Terri Angarone