Workshop Options

Ceramic Marionettes
Presenter:	Kate Miller	Location:	Riley-Wallace--Meadowlark
Description: Puppets have been used for centuries as toys, for entertainment and to convey stories to pass along to others. In this workshop we will use stoneware clay to create different types of puppets, learn the history of puppetry and how to excite learners about this unique field of art. We will be exploring the use of clay and puppetry.  Creating finger puppets as well as marionettes.  I will instruct participants in how the methods can be easy enough for elementary students or pushed to a high art form for studio artists. I will also show how the project can be created even if a school doesn’t have a kiln. **Participants should bring sketchbooks, a plastic container to hold their finished/pieces that are being worked on. I would also recommend clay tools that they may prefer to create with, but I will also bring some.
Limit:	20	Workshop Fee:	$10
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Botanical Printmaking
Presenter:	Rolanda Root	Location:	Heritage Hall—Seminar Room D/Lower Level
Description: This botanical workshop will focus on different techniques and methods to create interesting prints from botanical plants in Kansas. The printmaking techniques we will explore will involve a heat bath and steam press methods as well as monoprints, using gelliplates, as well as watercolor paper and water to create prints from leaves. I will discuss different techniques to mordant papers to prepare for the printmaking. We will spend part of our time creating art from our prints. You can take your prints and create books, wall hangings, etc. Hope you will join me for this botanical workshop. I’ll even give a few tips on which leaves in Kansas print the best! **Bring your own leaves and plants to experiment with. (You may wish to store the leaves and plants by pressing in a book. I will show you how to rehydrate the leaves and plants.) We will take a walk around the property at Rock Springs and collect windfall leaves.
Limit:	10 currently full	Workshop Fee:	$20

What's the Hype with Cyanotype?
Presenter:	Patty Trull & Mary Ure	Location:	Riley-Wallace--Cottonwood
Description: Cyanotype is an alternative photographic technique created in the 1800's that is fresh and new today. It captures the magic of developing a photographic image and can be done in classrooms at all levels. Come learn the process of cyanotype and explore different techniques and surfaces like paper, fabric and ceramic to create artwork. See how it was used historically and how contemporary artist are adding it to their repertoire.
Limit:	20	Workshop Fee:	$20

Deep Dive Into Glazing!
Presenter:	Natalie Brown	Location:	Heritage Hall—Conference Room B/Lower Level
Description: This session will focus on glazing with both theory and hands-on techniques. We will start with an overview of the different types of firings, kilns, and glaze materials. Anyone wanting to mix their own glazes should have a basic understanding and working knowledge of glaze chemistry by the time they leave. Participants will receive access to a shared drive of glaze recipes and information on how to mix, evaluate recipes, and correct glaze problems. From this working knowledge we will transition to application and different glazing techniques. Various surface techniques explored will include layering, resists, and alternative techniques/firings. We will also be attempting to complete a pit firing over the two-day session. Plan to learn a lot and ask even more! **Each participant is encouraged to bring three small bisque pieces of their own to decorate, but blanks will also be provided. A shoebox sized container to take materials home will also be needed.
Limit:	15	Workshop Fee:	$10

Book Binding/Nature
Presenter:	Theresa Shetler	Location:	Riley-Wallace—Sunflower
Description: Come learn the art of hand-made paper, book binding and nature sketching. In this workshop you will create sheets of handmade paper embellished with items from nature, create a fabric covered journal, use a stitching technique to bind everything together and then go out into nature to sketch. You will fill your pages with nature sketches and detailed writings of your observations in nature. This will become a visual journal about nature and your thoughts. **Participants should bring art materials for sketching in their journals.
Limit:	15	Workshop Fee:	$9

New Eyes on Plein Art (Pastel, Oil, Acrylic or Watercolor
Presenter:	Lynn Felts & Carlyn Apley	Location:	Riley-Wallace—Great Plains
Description: Plein air is an art form that has been utilized as an artist’s way to show the viewer a scene through their own eyes. Claude Monet, Thomas Moran or even the Surrealists used nature as a catalyst to explore light, time and stories. This session will take the traditional form of plein air techniques but give the participants the chance to discover a new way to approach exploring it. Participants will be given opportunities to investigate outdoor spaces, new mediums and concepts with an introduction to plein air techniques using traditional painting media. They will be tasked with an overarching theme from the facilitators and then after discussion of this theme, will reflect on art styles of the past, followed by time to walk around and explore the surrounding areas, take photographs and create thumbnails, all in preparation for their final artwork. After this time, participants will meet back together to discuss their ideas and transition into learning about plein air techniques that can be illustrated in their completed piece. This part will be more tailored to what the individuals are in need of learning, as both facilitators can teach a multitude of techniques with painting media. All necessary planning will be done, along with determining what painting medium they will be working in (pastel, watercolor, acrylic or oil paint). Once their artwork is completed over the course of the rest of the session, participants will be recommended to write a statement to accompany the piece, detailing their inspirations and vision for the artwork. Our goal is for this session to teach and explore the beauty of plein air painting, while discovering a theme that will strengthen each person’s artistic voice. Plein air experts and novices are all welcome, whether you have been painting for 50 years or if this is your first experience! **While basic supplies will be provided, it is recommended by the facilitators that participants either bring their own personal supplies, to be more comfortable in working with them, or to have an idea of what painting medium (pastel, oil, acrylic or watercolor) they might want to work in. Please contact Lynn Felts, lynnfelts@cox.net, before the session to share what you intend to bring or will need, as this will help with planning and supplies.
Limit:	15	Workshop Fee:	None

From Photo to Painting
Presenter:	Audra Shelite & Adam Kroeker	Location:	Heritage Hall—Conference Room C/Lower Level
Description: From Photo to Painting: creating realistic or abstract acrylic works inspired by nature photography. The workshop will cover some tips and tricks for using acrylic paint in the secondary classroom from a teacher who has tried many methods! Participants will participate in a short nature walk and practice phone photography skills including composition, focus, and editing using a free app (those who are not able or who do not wish to go on a nature walk could use an existing photo). By looking at a variety of acrylic painting styles, participants will develop a “mood board” of inspiration and color and then develop a thumbnail sketch to finalize a composition. The nature photo will be edited to reflect this style and cropped to fit the proportions of the canvas. Finally, participants will create an acrylic painting, realistic or abstracted, on stretched canvas inspired by their nature photo. Before finalizing the acrylic painting, all artists will have the opportunity to participate in a “silent critique” using sticky notes and “I wonder...” and “I like...” statements; a critique format that could be used in a secondary art classroom. **Participants should bring a Cell Phone w/ free photo editing app installed, such as Snapseed or PicsArt and a pencil
Limit:	15	Workshop Fee:	$20

Weaving with K-8 and Choose Your Own Adventure Tapestry Weaving
Presenter:	Lindsay Waller	Location:	Riley- Wallace--Prairie Room B
Description: Come learn the basics of Weaving! Learn the vocab, tools and materials needed for different weaving projects for K-8 students (projects are easily adapted and extended for 9-12), create up to three weaving samples that you can use with students and/or create a small tapestry with your new knowledge. I will teach you about some basic stitches including the Tabby, Egyptian Knot, Soumak, and Rya and show you how to use them in a small tapestry. Using a mini loom, we will create a woven Bookmark/Bracelet project to practice the Basic Tabby Stitch and become comfortable with the process. Next, you can choose to make either a Mini sized Tapestry AND a Mini Pocket OR a Small sized Tapestry to practice the Egyptian Knot, Soumak and Rya stitches. Your workshop fee includes all the fiber you could want to create your weaving examples (you’ll be going home with lots of yarn and roving), a rod to hang your tapestry from and a LARGE loom! Additionally, you have access to a copy of my presentation as well as copies of handouts I use when teaching my students how to weave.
Limit:	20	Workshop Fee:	$20

Gourd Art With a Concentration on Pyrography, Alcohol Inks, and Fiber
Presenter:	Kristin Johnson	Location:	Riley- Wallace--Prairie Room A
Description: Our focus will be to explore the world of Gourd Art and to catch a glimpse of a few ways that artists complete a gourd masterpiece.  We will prepare a cut gourd bowl/basket then wood burn it, sharpening our skills in multiple techniques of pyrography.   We will then use alcohol inks for our colors.  Lastly, we will finish the rim with macrame or coiling.  If time, we will also explore a beautiful crackle technique on ornaments or jewelry. I will have my Gourd Museum available for you to photograph for use with your students. I love to teach gourd pendants to children as young as preschool and work up to pyrography starting in 6th grade. This is a wonderful way to introduce students to a beautiful folk art of many cultures of the world. **Participants bring: Favorite wood burner, if you have one. (I will provide some simple ones.)
Limit:	20	Workshop Fee:	$20

The Printmakers Workshop
Presenter:	Brad LeDuc	Location:	Heritage Hall—Conference Room D/Lower Level
Description: Participants will explore a number of monotype printmaking techniques that can be implemented immediately into their classroom with connections made to drawing and painting. Many of the methods can easily be adapted for upper elementary students, middle school and high school. Processes covered will include direct transfer monotypes, reduction monotypes, direct draw monotypes, stencil monotypes, painterly monotypes, mixed media monotypes and drypoint etching. After the introduction of each process, time will be given for participants to independently explore and later share their work. Materials (ink, plates, styluses, etc.) and where to purchase them will be covered. **Participants will want to bring some high contrast black and white images to work from. 5x7 images printed on 8 ½ x 11 paper would work great.
Limit:	20	Workshop Fee:	$10