Pysanky is an ancient art ofcreating beautiful designs on eggs. Patterns are drawn on the egg with hot beeswax, which protectsselected areas so new colors can be applied, allowing the design to be built up layer by layer. Byrepeating this process with different colors of dye, a multi-colored pattern is built up. In the final step,the wax is melted away in a moment of anticipation, revealing the complete design and its vibrant,hidden colors in a rewarding and often surprising reveal. This workshop will cover the history andtraditions surrounding pysanky, demonstration, and an independent practice session. All materials areincluded and sustainably sourced, including eggs from the instructor’s own free-range hens andbeeswax from her hives. This meditative and communal experience is unlike any other art process,and for many this workshop marks the beginning of a spring-time family tradition that can be passedon and enjoyed for years to come.

Have you ever wanted to see what film can do when you break all the rules? In this 4 week class we will be experimenting with a variety of photographic, development and darkroom techniques that push (and pull) the limits of what is possible in film photography. Learn about cross-processing, redscaling, film soup, alternative darkroom chemistry, using expired film, double exposure, camera hacking, and more! This class is open to everyone from beginners and seasoned pros; cameras and film will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own materials.

Learn to build and shoot your own camera! In this course we will cover the basics of DIY cameras. The first half of the class will be in the woodshop, where Mike Scully will teach you to assemble your own pinhole camera, and in the second half we will will move to the darkroom, where Colin Graybuck will teach you how to shoot, develop, and print large format film!

Soak up the sights, sounds, and warm summer breezes at Shelburne Farms in this three-day immersive tapestry weaving workshop. Participants will be inspired by the many landscapes and elements of the environment all while playing with color, texture and image in tapestry.

Each day, participants will meet at the famed Farm Barn on the Shelburne Farms property. From there we will walk or drive to a different spot on the farm and spend some time drawing and photographing anything that inspires. We will talk about working images into weaving plans for very small format tapestry studies. 

These tapestry studies can be used to plan for future larger tapestry projects. 

Built into the day will be time for lunch and time to weave.

Other details:

Pre-requisites: Introduction to Tapestry Weaving or commensurate experience. You are welcome to contact Bradie at fiber@shelburnecraftschool.org with any questions.

Things to consider bringing:  

Artist Notebook
Colored Pencils/Watercolors
Pens for notetaking
Portable chair or blanket for sitting
Water bottle
Walking shoes
Preferred yarn
Scissors
Needles

Materials: Small hand-held looms will be available for each student that they will have for the duration of the class; students can also supply their own looms if desired. The instructor will have some yarn available for students to use, but participants also encouraged to bring their own in colors that speak to them and reflect aspects of the landscape most appealing to them.

** Yarn should be appropriate for a loom warped at 8 ends per inch. **

Participants will learn the art of needle felting and create a three-dimensional wool sculpture of an owl using a special barbed needle. Instruction will be hands-on and will include demonstrations.

Students between the ages of 9 and 12 are welcome to enroll with an adult.

Materials: Included