LIVE DEMOS: WATCH, LEARN AND ENJOY!

I will create a painting on silk using wax resistance and dyes.

I will show the steps to create a painting on silk.

I will be painting a plein air study of all the festivity of the Studio Tour that occurs in my back yard.

I will create a silk painting.

I will be silkscreening a two layer print on a t-shirt. You may try your own hand at silkscreening as well throughout the weekend.

How to begin needle felting, tips for getting started and creating 2D images will be explored.

Juliana Laury does not use encaustic medium in the traditional manner. After years of painting with it, she decided to try something new and pour it into embroidery hoops and vintage frames, inventing a new kind of sculptural process unique to her. She will demonstrate how she works within the drying time between pour and set of this combination of beeswax and resin, resulting in artworks where dried, pressed, and live floral elements are preserved.

Watch as jewelry artist, LynnMarie Whitt as she takes us through part of her process of creating Paste Paper Jewelry!

I will be making jewelry! Stop by and see the process.

Learn how to use alcohol ink to produce vibrant paintings on a variety of surfaces.

Join me while I demonstrate the ancient folk art of writing pysanky, intricate designs written with molten beeswax on real eggshells in layers of fabulous color!

I will ask 3 Participants to pose for a "Portrait Wipe-Out" I will ground the canvases in a neutral mixture taught to me by the late Patrick Connors. I will then "wipe-out" the Light Effect and Blend into Half-Tone using White Paint.

Discover the mystery behind acrylic pouring. See how this trending social media technique is used to create true works of art.

To see like an artist, you need to train your eyes to look at the world around you in a different way. This demo will show a variety of ways artists "see" things. The audience can then participate in 2 seeing exercises, first using their smartphone, then with pencil and paper. An instructional handout will be supplied.

Matthew will throw two cylinders and stack them to create a 16" tall vase. As the vessel nears completion, he will draw directly into the surface of the clay, making images of fish swimming around the pot.

Learn what heart-bonding moments inspired Dolores to create her Meanings of the Heart Art series. Workshop attendees will have the chance to contribute their own treasured family or friend heart-bonding moment to a Heart Art Community quilt that will be on display.

I will first discuss the properties and internal structure of metal. Then I will show and discuss a variety of hand tools that I use to create jewelry. Next, I will demonstrate a few techniques for simple designs. Finally, I will show when and where the creator may tweak designs in order to create a unique look, offering a variety of styles using the same technique.

Discover the endless possibilities of Nerikomi! See how Susan creates complex patterns using colored porcelain, and discover a whole new way to play with clay!

I'll be bringing a still life to life on canvas, painting with flowers and objects that will be arranged right before the demonstration!

Receive a Quick Reference Supply List and see how to create expressionistic landscapes using alcohol inks and a fan brush on paper.

Oil based clay remains pliable, which is ideal for mold making to cast in mediums that can withstand extreme temperatures.

Acrylic pouring is an exciting art form to watch in action! I invite you to watch me create beautiful abstract pieces. Questions welcome!

Beginning with a simple ball of clay the demo will share step-by-step how to create an original face using simple shapes.

This lecture and demo will show how to make a prepared palette using the Munsell Color System. The palette will be used to paint an atmospheric landscape.

Watch as jewelry artist LynnMarie Whitt as she takes us through part of her process of creating Paste Paper Jewelry!

I will demonstrating the techniques I use to create mosaics without grout.

Collaborate on my next painting by choosing paint colors, mixed media materials, or words for me.

Learn how artists create the illusion of 3D using a combination of 6 techniques. The demo will show each technique, then with audience participation, change a circle into a 3-dimensional sphere. An instructional handout will be supplied.

Lisa Dawn White will demonstrate ecoprinting, a process of creating botanically based and permanent contact prints on natural fibers using local plants.

Discover the endless possibilities of Nerikomi! See how Susan creates complex patterns using colored porcelain, and discover a whole new way to play with clay

Finding Inspiration: learn about prophetic art flow with alcohol inks. Get ready for a unique adventure .