Three Approaches to Surface
Experimental cross disciplinary investigations of surface where artists, scientists, and designers present live demonstrations and short talks exploring materials, textures, and fabrication techniques in an intimate studio setting for hands on dialogue.
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Hands on encaustic workshop exploring beeswax and damar, layered collage techniques, heated tools, and pigmented wax for textured mixed media panels. Small studio setting fosters experimentation and beginner friendly instruction.

Hands on encaustic workshop exploring beeswax and damar, layered collage techniques, heated tools, and pigmented wax for textured mixed media panels. Small studio setting fosters experimentation and beginner friendly instruction.
Hands on encaustic workshop exploring beeswax and damar, layered collage techniques, heated tools, and pigmented wax for textured mixed media panels. Small studio setting fosters experimentation and beginner friendly instruction.

Two-day hands-on encaustic painting immersion exploring molten beeswax, pigment fusing, and layered surface techniques in a well-equipped art studio; suitable for all levels and focused on material experimentation.

Two-day hands-on encaustic painting immersion exploring molten beeswax, pigment fusing, and layered surface techniques in a well-equipped art studio; suitable for all levels and focused on material experimentation.
Two-day hands-on encaustic painting immersion exploring molten beeswax, pigment fusing, and layered surface techniques in a well-equipped art studio; suitable for all levels and focused on material experimentation.

Layered gel plate monoprints exploring texture, serendipity, and a wabi sabi embrace of imperfection. Hands on printmaking techniques, collage and color exploration for beginners and makers at Trackside Studios.

Layered gel plate monoprints exploring texture, serendipity, and a wabi sabi embrace of imperfection. Hands on printmaking techniques, collage and color exploration for beginners and makers at Trackside Studios.
Layered gel plate monoprints exploring texture, serendipity, and a wabi sabi embrace of imperfection. Hands on printmaking techniques, collage and color exploration for beginners and makers at Trackside Studios.

Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.

Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.
Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.

Interactive bookbinding class teaching hand sewn journals with removable pages, customizable covers, and paper selection; beginner friendly instruction and materials provided in an intimate art studio environment.

Interactive bookbinding class teaching hand sewn journals with removable pages, customizable covers, and paper selection; beginner friendly instruction and materials provided in an intimate art studio environment.
Interactive bookbinding class teaching hand sewn journals with removable pages, customizable covers, and paper selection; beginner friendly instruction and materials provided in an intimate art studio environment.

Hands-on mixed media collage session using a surprise grab bag of materials to cut, layer, and assemble textured paper art. Expect a playful, low-pressure workshop vibe with guided techniques and take-home creations.

Hands-on mixed media collage session using a surprise grab bag of materials to cut, layer, and assemble textured paper art. Expect a playful, low-pressure workshop vibe with guided techniques and take-home creations.
Hands-on mixed media collage session using a surprise grab bag of materials to cut, layer, and assemble textured paper art. Expect a playful, low-pressure workshop vibe with guided techniques and take-home creations.
Hands-on sun-printing workshop teaching cyanotype techniques to produce Prussian blue prints on paper and fabric using light sensitive emulsions and found objects; beginner friendly instruction, material demos, and safe outdoor exposure practice.
Hands-on sun-printing workshop teaching cyanotype techniques to produce Prussian blue prints on paper and fabric using light sensitive emulsions and found objects; beginner friendly instruction, material demos, and safe outdoor exposure practice.
Hands-on sun-printing workshop teaching cyanotype techniques to produce Prussian blue prints on paper and fabric using light sensitive emulsions and found objects; beginner friendly instruction, material demos, and safe outdoor exposure practice.

Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.

Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.
Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.

Illustrated art history lecture exploring J.M.W. Turner and John Constable as presented at Tate Britain, highlighting Romantic landscape techniques, exhibition context, and historical influences in a community arts center gallery talk.

Illustrated art history lecture exploring J.M.W. Turner and John Constable as presented at Tate Britain, highlighting Romantic landscape techniques, exhibition context, and historical influences in a community arts center gallery talk.
Illustrated art history lecture exploring J.M.W. Turner and John Constable as presented at Tate Britain, highlighting Romantic landscape techniques, exhibition context, and historical influences in a community arts center gallery talk.

Hands-on kids camp exploring the journey from local farms to finished cloth through fiber processing, simple weaving, and textile craft projects. Designed for young makers who want a creative, beginner-friendly introduction to sustainable fabric making.

Hands-on kids camp exploring the journey from local farms to finished cloth through fiber processing, simple weaving, and textile craft projects. Designed for young makers who want a creative, beginner-friendly introduction to sustainable fabric making.
Hands-on kids camp exploring the journey from local farms to finished cloth through fiber processing, simple weaving, and textile craft projects. Designed for young makers who want a creative, beginner-friendly introduction to sustainable fabric making.

An interactive, all-ages art installation that invites hands-on exploration through immersive light and garden-inspired visuals. Designed for drop-in wandering, playful discovery, and photo-worthy moments in a contemporary gallery setting.

An interactive, all-ages art installation that invites hands-on exploration through immersive light and garden-inspired visuals. Designed for drop-in wandering, playful discovery, and photo-worthy moments in a contemporary gallery setting.
An interactive, all-ages art installation that invites hands-on exploration through immersive light and garden-inspired visuals. Designed for drop-in wandering, playful discovery, and photo-worthy moments in a contemporary gallery setting.

Delicate wet on wet watercolor instruction focused on spring meadow florals and small study compositions, combining step by step demos and hands on practice for beginners in a relaxed community art studio.

Delicate wet on wet watercolor instruction focused on spring meadow florals and small study compositions, combining step by step demos and hands on practice for beginners in a relaxed community art studio.
Delicate wet on wet watercolor instruction focused on spring meadow florals and small study compositions, combining step by step demos and hands on practice for beginners in a relaxed community art studio.

Foundational plein air painting instruction focused on outdoor observation, color mixing, and quick landscape studies. Hands on guidance in a studio setting helps painters build confidence before taking their kit into the field.

Foundational plein air painting instruction focused on outdoor observation, color mixing, and quick landscape studies. Hands on guidance in a studio setting helps painters build confidence before taking their kit into the field.
Foundational plein air painting instruction focused on outdoor observation, color mixing, and quick landscape studies. Hands on guidance in a studio setting helps painters build confidence before taking their kit into the field.

Large-scale works-on-paper artmaking in a creativity studio, focused on building a “Magic Gardens” theme with bold marks, layered textures, and imaginative botanical motifs. Ideal for anyone wanting a playful, process-driven visual art session.

Large-scale works-on-paper artmaking in a creativity studio, focused on building a “Magic Gardens” theme with bold marks, layered textures, and imaginative botanical motifs. Ideal for anyone wanting a playful, process-driven visual art session.
Large-scale works-on-paper artmaking in a creativity studio, focused on building a “Magic Gardens” theme with bold marks, layered textures, and imaginative botanical motifs. Ideal for anyone wanting a playful, process-driven visual art session.

Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.

Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.
Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.

Think tank style roundtable connecting teachers, artists, and wellness entrepreneurs to explore healing arts modalities and life affirming business ideas. Collaborative conversation focused on peer support, community building, and sharing resources.

Think tank style roundtable connecting teachers, artists, and wellness entrepreneurs to explore healing arts modalities and life affirming business ideas. Collaborative conversation focused on peer support, community building, and sharing resources.
Think tank style roundtable connecting teachers, artists, and wellness entrepreneurs to explore healing arts modalities and life affirming business ideas. Collaborative conversation focused on peer support, community building, and sharing resources.

Guided creativity workshop based on Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way, pairing reflective writing prompts and group discussion in a calming spa setting to unblock artistic practice and rebuild creative routines.

Guided creativity workshop based on Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way, pairing reflective writing prompts and group discussion in a calming spa setting to unblock artistic practice and rebuild creative routines.
Guided creativity workshop based on Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way, pairing reflective writing prompts and group discussion in a calming spa setting to unblock artistic practice and rebuild creative routines.

A campuswide symposium of undergraduate research talks, poster sessions, and creative projects with discussion time built in. With no day classes, attendees can browse presentations, meet student researchers, and connect with faculty mentors and peers.

A campuswide symposium of undergraduate research talks, poster sessions, and creative projects with discussion time built in. With no day classes, attendees can browse presentations, meet student researchers, and connect with faculty mentors and peers.
A campuswide symposium of undergraduate research talks, poster sessions, and creative projects with discussion time built in. With no day classes, attendees can browse presentations, meet student researchers, and connect with faculty mentors and peers.
Hands on mosaic workshop crafting a bird design with ceramic shards, glass tile, and seed beads. Beginner friendly session with all materials provided, focused on composition, adhesion, and grouting techniques.
Hands on mosaic workshop crafting a bird design with ceramic shards, glass tile, and seed beads. Beginner friendly session with all materials provided, focused on composition, adhesion, and grouting techniques.
Hands on mosaic workshop crafting a bird design with ceramic shards, glass tile, and seed beads. Beginner friendly session with all materials provided, focused on composition, adhesion, and grouting techniques.
Hands on stream ecology workshop with live demos of macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality testing, and simple habitat assessments; participants practice field techniques and species identification for local freshwater invertebrates and watershed stewardship.
Hands on stream ecology workshop with live demos of macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality testing, and simple habitat assessments; participants practice field techniques and species identification for local freshwater invertebrates and watershed stewardship.
Hands on stream ecology workshop with live demos of macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality testing, and simple habitat assessments; participants practice field techniques and species identification for local freshwater invertebrates and watershed stewardship.