Explore the possibilities of printmaking through experimentation with recycled detritus in honor of Earthday! Discarded waste and single use plastics, find new life on paper when utilized to create texture and light through the making of mono-prints. In this one day workshop, students will put to use found and gathered materials to create gelli-plate and pulled inked plates. Students will learn how to use the studio press as well as methods to create endless prints at home. This type of art making requires no experience and results in beautiful pieces that can be used as the basis for later prints, collages, or enjoyed on their own! Recycled plastic and styrofoam will be provided but students are encouraged to bring their own detritus for experimentation!

Explore the expansive world of book arts in this 3 day workshop, where you will learn the basics of papermaking and a variety of bookbinding techniques! This beginner level class will introduce how to make paper from organic and recycled pulp, using a process simple enough to be recreated at home or in the classroom. Students will learn how to use a mold and deckle to pull their own sheets that can be later used in their hand-made books. Mia will be demonstrating book-binding techniques using stitching and folding, and students will have the opportunity to create two bound works. This is the perfect class for art teachers looking to bring back new skills to their classrooms, or anyone interested in expanding their 2D practice to a 3D form!

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The Bascom invites young artists to get creative with instructor Caryn Raming as they make art inspired by the beauty of nature and the excitement of the Fourth of July. From sea to shining sea, students will play with color and texture while creating imaginative artworks celebrating America’s landscapes. 

Bring a lunch or snack, and get ready to CREATE!

Ages 7–12

Capture the height of the glorious summer season through mono-prints and learn to create unique works in ink. Utilizing organic material from the plateau, this class will give an introduction to both gelli-plate printmaking, and pulling inked plates, utilizing the Bascom printing presses. This type of art making requires no experience and results in beautiful pieces that can be used as the basis for later prints, collages or enjoyed on their own!

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Encaustics will fire up your creative soul! Just imagine being able to play with melting colors—- layer after layer until you finally recognize your masterpiece! This workshop is designed to help you loosen up and take chances… every day you will finish at least 3 paintings.. imagine that!?!? Some of you have taken all 12 years of this workshop and I welcome you back with a happy heart! New artists— be not afraid— this medium will allow you to create freely!

Young artists will explore color, texture, and layering as they create vibrant collages inspired by the bold shapes and beauty of dahlias.

All Matierials included. Ages 7-12

Artists will explore color, texture, and layering as they create vibrant collages inspired by the bold shapes and beauty of dahlias.

All Matierials included.

Create handmade beaded wire suncatcher with instructor Caryn Raming! 

Ages 7-12

Create handmade beaded wire suncatcher with instructor Caryn Raming! 

Celebrate the season by making Holiday Cards with Caryn Ramning, exploring printmaking, collage, and mixed media to create one-of-a-kind handmade greetings perfect for sharing.

Supplies included.