Posts in Session 6
Storybook Surfaces
Storybook Surfaces

Make functional pots on and off the wheel using red earthenware, applying slip to create canvases for illustrative surface designs. Sgraffito and underglaze techniques to achieve pen and watercolor-like effects will be demonstrated. Through interactive drawing exercises, participants will learn to develop narratives and characters, plan designs, and respond to form, finding joy in the process. Pieces will be low-fired with satin, gloss, and translucent glazes. An approachable way to explore surface design, even for those who feel they can’t draw. All levels welcome.

Celia Feldberg (she/her) makes illustrated pottery, teaches, and maintains an active involvement at craft schools. She lives in Philadelphia where she is a long-term resident at The Clay Studio.

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Session 6Molly FlaniganCeramics, Celia Feldberg
Drafting Weave Creation
Drafting Weave Creation

This workshop will focus on experimental weave creation and manipulation through paper drafting and on-loom sampling. Various traditional weave patterns will be discussed and broken down into their basic components to enable participants to create their own variations. Participants will explore techniques for modifying existing drafts, create their own weaves from scratch, and use sample warps to realize their weave creations and experiment on-loom. This workshop is intended for individuals who are new to drafting and have at least a basic understanding and experience with weaving and loom setup.

Alyson Ainsworth (she/her) is a New York City-based artist and designer who specializes in developing complex weave structures with nontraditional materials.

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Session 6Molly FlaniganFiber, Alyson Ainsworth
Experimentation in the Hotshop: Can an Apple Explode Glass?
Experimentation in the Hotshop: Can an Apple Explode Glass?

In this workshop, we will explore hot glass in a playful and experimental manner, approaching it in ways that go beyond conventional glassmaking techniques. Instead of learning established techniques, we will explore this amorphous material on its own terms, through a mixture of play and reflective decision-making. By the end of the session, our understanding of the material and its limitations will have been changed forever. All levels welcome.

Maria Bang Espersen´s (she/her) approach to glass is experimental and she invents her own techniques rather than following traditions.

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Session 6Molly FlaniganGlass, Maria Bang Espersen
Cut, Paste, Print: A Collage to Screenprint Workshop

You have taken a screenprinting workshop (or a few) and have the skills you need to create your own, unique prints. Or, maybe you are a beginner wanting to add a new medium to your artistic skillset. This workshop will take you through creating a one-of-a-kind collage and then producing it as a screenprint. Participants will learn collage techniques and the screenprinting process from concept and ideation to final production of prints. All levels welcome.

Carlos Hernandez’s (he/him) work has been showcased through a variety of gallery shows, the music industry, restaurant design, and corporate work.

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Session 6Molly FlaniganGraphics, Carlos Hernandez
The Art of Metal Utensils: Function Meets Sculpture
The Art of Metal Utensils: Function Meets Sculpture

This workshop combines jewelry-making precision with larger-scale metalworking to craft unique utensils in brass, copper, and steel.Participants will explore design and creation through cold connections, surface finishing, and integrating materials like wood or bone. Guided demonstrations and hands-on experimentation will inspire the transformation of raw materials into functional or sculptural pieces, blending practicality with artistry. All levels welcome.

Erica Moody (she/her) is a metal craftsman with three decades of experience creating finely crafted utensils, tools, and architectural work. Her work blends artistry with function, earning recognition in exhibitions and collaborations worldwide.

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Session 6Molly FlaniganMetals, Erica Moody
Sculptural Mirror Frames
Sculptural Mirror Frames

In this workshop, we will spend time exploring the elements of design to create a sculptural mirror frame of your own design. Participants will learn how to make patterns for various elements of your frames, how to safely use stationary power tools to mill rough lumber, and produce the stock for building your frame. Participants will learn the process of bricklay lamination, as well as various shaping techniques such as using rasps and files, abrasive tools, and routers. All levels welcome.

Lacey Carnahan (she/her) lives on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. She works out of her home shop with her partner and her sweet pup.

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Session 6Molly FlaniganWood, Lacey Carnahan
Writing the Blue Note
Writing the Blue Note

In jazz and the blues, "the blue note"—a series of no-note notes or the variations of a note—strikes an emotional chord never replicated in predictive measure. Poet Yusef Komunyakaa refers to the poet's work as working towards a blue note, as well: ". . . we’re not forcing [a poem] into a preconceived mold. We are willing to be surprised and consequently, that mold is elastic." In this workshop, we will seek out and celebrate the blue note in various poems (both in free verse and form), and write/revise our work to more surprising, elastic, even reckless places. The workshop is generative, but you are encouraged to bring unfinished drafts, lines, or ideas, as well. All levels welcome.

Ciona Rouse (she/her) is a poet, curator, teaching artist, and bookstore owner in Nashville, TN.

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Session 6Molly FlaniganWriting, Ciona Rouse
Lightbound Vessels: Adapting Laser Welding to a New Material Future
Lightbound Vessels: Adapting Laser Welding to a New Material Future

Jake Horsey’s residency will focus on and model how further developing the tools and techniques used for exploring what is possible with petroleum-free polymers is key to accelerating their adoption. Laser welding of plastic films is already a well established method of fabrication for fluidic devices, often gated by high cost and expert knowledge. Low cost, low energy, desktop CO2 lasers present a unique opportunity for material researchers and product developers to build functional, high fidelity prototypes with a piece of equipment that is often already sitting in the lab or studio.

Jake Horsey (he/him) is a product engineer and fabricator based in Sargentville, ME.

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Session 6Molly FlaniganFab Lab Resident, Jake Horsey
Faster, Cheaper, Stronger: Crafting Composites with 3D Printing
Faster, Cheaper, Stronger: Crafting Composites with 3D Printing

3D printing combined with traditional crafting techniques can change how we create. This hybrid approach lowers the bar for entry and increases the ability to craft more intricate forms. By integrating bio-based and recycled materials into the workflow, Che-Wei Wang will be building structures that can be more sustainable, efficient, and environmentally friendly. The printed forms are intended to serve as scaffolds, molds, or be embedded as structural components. This fast approach to making allows a maker to explore a wide range of material combinations towards new crafting techniques. Throughout his residency, Wang will develop printed forms and experiment with various materials to explore possible uses and outcomes, and will share these experiments with session participants.

Che-Wei Wang [pron. sey-wey] (he/him) is a multidisciplinary artist, designer, architect, and engineer who creates innovative works that merge advanced fabrication technologies with inventive design.

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Session 6Molly FlaniganFab Lab Resident, Che-Wei Wang