Brookfield Craft Center Course Catalog: April – June, 2011

BROOKFIELD CRAFT CENTER COURSE CATALOG: APRIL – JUNE, 2011

Updated March 31, 2011

Brookfield Craft Center Course Catalog SPRING 2011, March 31, 2011 Edition ! ! CERAMICS: High Fire All Levels CERAMICS 101 [CL1111] Sarah Bernhardt 7 Monday evenings, April 11-May 23, 6p - 9p Tuition: $405 Clay and you…the creative possibilities are endless. The ceramic medium is known and admired for it’s great versatility. Join us in exploring the myriad of processes and techniques available to you. As a participant in this class, you’ll enjoy weekly demonstrations, hands on studio time, and historical references, as we learn about clay bodies, kiln temperature, hand building, wheel work, glazing and more. Topics of study will be tailored to individual student interests, within a loosely structured curriculum. Whether this is your first creative step with clay, or you’ve been at it for a while, this class offers students a wide and wonderful sampling of ceramic techniques, a sure match for every type of artistic interest and expression. Students can expect to go home with a collection of work, including suggested assignments designed to teach specific skill sets; and independent works of art. A materials fee of $15 payable to the instructor at the beginning of class will cover the cost of 25# of clay; there is a

firing fee of $.05 per cubic inch.

CERAMICS: High Fire All Levels HIGH FIRE THROWING [CL1211] CERAMICS Sarah Bernhardt

CERAMICS: Low Fire 7 Wednesday morniQgs, April 13-May 25, 10a-1p All Levels Tuition: $405 COLORFUL CLAY [CL1011] Get ready to turn up the heat in this high fire ceramics Lisa Scroggins class. Your creativity will soar in this exploratory class, where 7 Tuesday mornings, March 29 - May 17 (no class Apr 19), you’ll benefit from equal parts instructor demonstration and Tuition: $405 supported open studio time. Students working at all levels are invited to participate in this class, in which the individual Are you crazy about color? So are we—look no further, pace and interests of each participant will be honored. We’ll you’ve found your tribe. Join us to explore brilliant, vibrant, explore a wide range of techniques, including pottery on the gorgeous, color-drenched glazes and under glazes in wheel, hand building, functional and non-functional works, unparalled and highly unexpected combinations. You’ll be underglaze and glaze decoration. Following construction of encouraged to mix and match surface decorations that suit our art works, we’ll expose our clay creations to temperatures your fancy, from matte to shiny, patterned to plain, textured reaching up to 2000 degrees Fahrenheit utilizing Brookfield to traditional, no surface will be left untouched. This class, Craft Center’s amazing Gas Kiln, an ideal environment for designed to support each individual through weekly high temperature techniques like stoneware and porcelain. instruction and demonstrations, will allow for a very open These ceramic works are brought to life through exposure to studio feeling, in which students will pursue the creation of intense heat, a compelling metaphor that we’ll muse about wheel thrown and/or hand built pieces. Assistance with hand while following our bliss in the clay studio…please do join us! building and throwing will be provided as needed. Following A materials fee of $15 payable to the instructor at the the bisque firing of work, the real fun will begin, as students beginning of class covers the cost of 25 lbs. of clay; there is a delve into the world of color, applying surface decoration firing fee of $.05 per cubic inch. using both under glaze and glazes. By the end of this 7-week course, participants can expect to have prepared a small collection of colorful ceramic pieces poised for firing in the electric kiln. A materials fee of $45, payable by cash or check, will be collected by the instructor at the beginning of the class. This fee covers the cost of 25lbs. of clay, a range of underglaze and colorful low fire glazes, and the final electric firing.

Brookfield Craft Center | 286 Whisconier Road (Rte 25 at 202) | PO Box 122 | Brookfield, CT | 203.775.4526 | www.brookfieldcraft.org | "! [email protected] For updates, and images of the fine craft objects you can make in these classes, please visit our website. ! Brookfield Craft Center Course Catalog SPRING 2011, March 31, 2011 Edition ! ! FIBER: WEAVING Beginners WEAVING FOR KNITTERS AND SPINNERS [FW0111] Christine Aulicino Saturday/Sunday, April 30 - May 1, 10a - 4p Tuition: $240 Take your passion for yarns, textures and colors to a new level. A portable rigid heddle loom (bring your own or purchase one from us), will allow you to create scarves, runners, small handbags and much more using the fibers that you love. You can incorporate your left over stash from knitting projects with new fibers. This class introduces you to the basics of loom set-up, weave structures, and design using various fibers. Bring your favorite yarns to incorporate in your projects. A materials fee of $25 is payable to the instructor by cash or check to the at the beginning of the class. If you'd like to purchase a 20" rigid heddle loom for $135.50, or a 24" loom for $167.00, please place your order with us before April 8th.

FIBER: WEAVING Beginners WEAVING BASICS [FW0211] Christine Aulicino FIBER 4 Tuesday Evenings, May 3-24, 6p - 9p FIBER: FIBER ARTS Tuition: $240 Intro and Up HAND FELTED WOOL PURSES [FA0811] This workshop is an introduction to the basics of weaving. Jeannie Thomma Using a portable 2-heddle loom (bring your own or purchase Saturday, April 10, 10a - 4p one from us), you will learn how to set up a loom with the Tuition: $120 warp and how to make a plain weave piece in mixed textures or colors. The first project will be a scarf and you will Design a colorful and textured felt wool purse, embellished probably be able to complete two scarves. The workshop will with details of personal significance. In this workshop, examine fibers best for weaving, different weaving structures, students will explore the process of 3-dimensional felting, and the elements of designing your own unique creations. A using a variety of resist techniques. Attention will be given to materials fee of $25, payable by cash or check, will be creating handbag(s) which are expressive of each students collected by the instructor at the beginning of the class. If personality and vision! Throughout the weekend, we will play you'd like to purchase a 20" rigid heddle loom for $135.50, or with form, function, color, surface, texture, and adornment! a 24" loom for $167.00, please place your order with us Students will take home at least one finished purse. Open to before April 8th. artists of all levels working in all media. A materials fee of $20 will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

FIBER: FIBER ARTS FIBER: FIBER ARTS All Levels and Teens All Levels and Teens WIRE RIBBON GARDEN [FA0411] QUILTING: "WHAT GOES AROUND COMES Mayann Weinberg AROUND (NO MACHINE NECESSARY) [FA0511] Saturday, April 16, 10a - 4p Mayann Weinberg Tuition: $120 Saturday/Sunday, May 14 - 15, 10a - 4p Tuition: $240 Embellish your work with beautiful wire ribbon flowers and leaves. Wire ribbon flowers and leaves are a beautiful Use wool accented with beads and colorful pearl cotton to addition to any piece and can be used in quilts, jewelry and create an original design appliqué wall hanging. The garments. We will create a variety of blooms and leaves and techniques taught with the unique combination of cotton, discuss color, size, shape and embellishment of these wool and beads adds texture and dimension to the piece. beauties. They are easy, fast and very versatile. We will use This class is appropriate for all levels including beginners these colorful flowers to create a stylish nametag or brooch. who have never quilted. A materials fee of $0 will be A materials fee of $10 will be payable to the instructor at the payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. beginning of class.

Brookfield Craft Center | 286 Whisconier Road (Rte 25 at 202) | PO Box 122 | Brookfield, CT | 203.775.4526 | www.brookfieldcraft.org | #! [email protected] For updates, and images of the fine craft objects you can make in these classes, please visit our website. ! Brookfield Craft Center Course Catalog SPRING 2011, March 31, 2011 Edition ! ! FIBER: FIBER ARTS Beginner and up FELTED WOOL BERET [FA0611] Robin McCahill Sunday, May 22, 10a - 4p Tuition: $120 Learn a seamless felting technique as you design and form a colorful Beret over a resist that when removed reveals a wonderful wearable and unique Beret. Every fiber artist should have a special artistic version of the classic "Artists Beret"! A materials fee of $15 will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

FIBER: FIBER ARTS Intro and Up PAINTING WITH WOOL: AN ADVENTURE [FA0911] Jeannie Thomma Saturday, June 12, 10a - 4p Tuition: $120 Painting with Wool - An adventure in color! Discover the magical process of felting! The perfect introduction to the art of felting, this ancient alchemical art is 1 part joy and 1 part imagination…so get ready for an incredible art adventure! In this workshop, students will be introduced to the process of two-dimensional felting. A variety of "wet-felting" techniques will be explored. Also to be discussed: color, design, materials, sourcing, books, tools, etc. Students may choose to create a variety of felted "swatches" for future reference, or spend their time on a larger, singular piece….the sky is the limit! A materials fee of $20 will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

FIBER: FIBER ARTS All Levels and Teens ORGANIC EMBELLISHMENT [FA0311] Mayann Weinberg Saturday, June 18, 10a - 4p Tuition: $120 Embellish your works of art with beautiful elegant stitches. Create a 12 x 12 floral sampler using a variety of embroidery stitches, knots, ribbon roses and leaves. Use silk ribbon, pearl cotton, and beads to create flowers. Spider webs and ruching will and interest to your finished piece. A materials fee of $0 will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

Brookfield Craft Center | 286 Whisconier Road (Rte 25 at 202) | PO Box 122 | Brookfield, CT | 203.775.4526 | www.brookfieldcraft.org | $! [email protected] For updates, and images of the fine craft objects you can make in these classes, please visit our website. ! Brookfield Craft Center Course Catalog SPRING 2011, March 31, 2011 Edition ! !

GLASS: FUSING All Levels LAYERING AND MOLD MAKING [GF0311] Barbara Galazzo 4 Tuesday evenings, March 29 - April 26 (no class April 19), 6p - 9p Tuition: $290 NEW! Slumped Glass Bowls. Get ready to create dazzling and dreamy glass bowls in this brand new class at the craft center, in which two of our fabulous faculty members have teamed up to bring you something totally different. Students enrolled in this "glass class" will enjoy getting a little help from our friends in the ceramics studio, where we'll begin our adventure, by making a ceramic mold. The mold will act as our support and design form into which we'll be slumping our layered glass. A wild array of creative opportunities awaits us in the glass studio, where creativity knows no limits! We'll GLASS experiment with pattern, pattern bars, frit, collage, and layering of colors that will make your heart sing and spirit GLASS: LAMPWORK soar. You'll be amazed beyond your wildest dreams at what All Levels you can create with this magical medium. A materials fee of INTRODUCTION TO LAMPWORKING FOR TEENS & $60 payable to the instructors on the first class, will cover all ADULTS supplies. A materials fee of $60 will be payable to the David Licata instructor at the beginning of class. Saturday/Sunday, (Call for future dates), 10a - 4p Tuition: $240 GLASS: LAMPWORK Teens must be in high school, and permission of All Levels parent/guardian is required for participation. ANIMALS COME TO LIFE IN GLASS [GL0411] Discover and create worlds of color and magic…in glass! In Lee Silveri this weekend workshop, participants will unlock the mystery Saturday, April 9, 11a - 2p of lampworking. This intensive introductory session will offer Tuition: $100 students the opportunity to work with the torches, melt glass, From sea life and birds, to creatures that roam the land, and learn to create color-filled glass beads that speak to their animals have been a favorite item for glass workers for many own unique vision and aesthetic. A variety of decorating years. This class will introduce you to the skills that will techniques will be explored that allow for playful results, produce small and medium size figures at the torch. including frits, foiling, feathers, flowers and more. All level Students will leave with the basic knowledge on how to work are welcome. A materials fee (TBD) will be payable to the with hot glass rods and construct such figures. This one day instructor at the beginning of class. workshop is a great idea for anyone with an interest in working with glass, and a love for animals. Additional GLASS: Glass Blowing materials are available for purchase from the instructor if All Levels needed. A materials fee of $20 will be payable to the GLASSBLOWING [GB0111] instructor at the beginning of class. Larry Livolsi Saturday/Sunday, April 9 - 10, 10a - 4p (Call for additional summer dates) GLASS: LAMPWORK Tuition: $240 All Levels PENDANTS, MARBLES AND MORE [GL0211] This two day hands-on introduction to glassblowing is geared Morgan HK Schwartz for anyone interested in the medium from the absolute Saturday/Sunday, April 16 - 17, 10a - 1p beginner to the advanced blower. Six students will work with Tuition: $250 the instructor and his apprentices to learn all aspects of glass blowing in his state-of-the-art studio which has been In this workshop, the instructor will demonstrate proper producing art glass for more than 30 years. The studio has a techniques of flameworking borosilicate glass. Flower 350 lb furnace, two glory holes and 4 annealers. All pendants, implosions, marbles, honeycombs, and working materials and color tools will be provided for a Materials fee with dichroic glass are some of the skills that will be covered of $175 payable to the instructor. Students may pick up their in this workshop. There will be adequate torch time for work the day after as it needs to be annealed. Class is held students to create pendants, and marbles to take home at in the artist’s studio in Lakeside, CT. Register early, there the end of the weekend. A materials fee of $25 will be are only six spaces in each class! A materials fee of $175 payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. Brookfield Craft Center | 286 Whisconier Road (Rte 25 at 202) | PO Box 122 | Brookfield, CT | 203.775.4526 | www.brookfieldcraft.org | %! [email protected] For updates, and images of the fine craft objects you can make in these classes, please visit our website. ! Brookfield Craft Center Course Catalog SPRING 2011, March 31, 2011 Edition ! ! JEWELRY: FINE METAL All Levels INTRODUCTION TO JEWELRY MAKING [JF2111] 5D\FKHO:HQJHQURWK 6 Wednesdays, April 6 - May 11, 9:30a - 1:30p Tuition: $460 This 6-week course, open to anyone, teaches the basic skills of jewelry making. Focusing on the art of fabricating with copper and silver metals, students will be guided through all steps from design to completion of a piece of jewelry. Topics covered include the properties of various metals, basic tools and their uses, and studio safety. Techniques to be practiced include piercing and sawing, forming, surface decoration, and gas fired torch soldering. Students with some experience are welcome to bring projects and work at their own pace with advice from the instructor as needed. (Class fee includes 6 hours of complementary monitored open studio time for returning students). Materials fee charged covers cost of copper and silver for the class project. A materials fee of $40 will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

JEWELRY: FINE METAL Experienced Beginner GEMSTONES ON BEACH STONES [JF1411] Lesile Hartwell Saturday/Sunday, April 9 - 10, 10a - 4p Tuition: $275 JEWELRY Learn two new skills, then combine the common with the precious to enhance the beauty of both. First, learn to drill holes in everyday beach or river stones and line the hole with JEWELRY: FINE METAL a sleeve of sterling silver to make a simple, bold pendant. All Levels Second, learn to bezel set small faceted stones without even CHAIN MAKING WITH VIKING KNITTING making bezels to fabricate a pair of elegant earrings. See for Lessley Burke yourself why tube setting is the quickest and easiest way to One-day class, call for future dates, 10a - 4p set small stones. And third, set a genuine diamond into a Tuition: $120 beach stone to create a truly contemporary piece of jewelry. A materials fee of $50 will be payable to the instructor at the In this 1-day workshop, students will learn how to weave a beginning of class. chain with fine silver wire using an ancient Viking Knit technique. This chain is very dense and is beautiful worn alone or suitable for holding a larger pendant. Other than the fine silver, most of the supplies needed to weave this chain can be found at a hardware store and the technique you will learn is one you can continue to apply outside of class with ease. Note: though referred to as "knitting", you will not be using knitting needles to form this chain. Copper and fine silver wire will be provided for the materials fee. Students should be able to complete a chain in class. A materials fee of $35 will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

Brookfield Craft Center | 286 Whisconier Road (Rte 25 at 202) | PO Box 122 | Brookfield, CT | 203.775.4526 | www.brookfieldcraft.org | &! [email protected] For updates, and images of the fine craft objects you can make in these classes, please visit our website. ! Brookfield Craft Center Course Catalog SPRING 2011, March 31, 2011 Edition ! ! JEWELRY: MIXED MEDIA JEWELRY: FINE METAL Beginner and up All Levels FAUX BONE [JP0211] COLOR ON METAL -- A SAMPLER [JF0911] Robert Dancik Lessley Burke Saturday/Sunday, April 16 - 17, 10a - 4p Friday, Saturday, Sunday, May 13 - 15, 10a - 4p Tuition: $240 Tuition: $360 In this very hands-on workshop, we will explore Faux In this fun three day workshop students will have a chance to Bone™, a new, friendly and extremely versatile material. explore some of the ways to incorporate color into their metal Faux Bone™ can be cut, and carved, sawn and sanded. It work, whether it is sculptural or to jewelry scale. Techniques can be filed, hammered, polished, drilled, stamped, inlayed, will range from inexpensive and low tech to the more dyed, and painted. It can look like ivory, have the patina of advanced and high tech. On the first day students will learn aged ceramic, or be polished to a pure white. You can heat how to color copper with PrismaColor colored pencils for a and bend it with nothing more than a small embossing heat- soft texture with brilliant color, a coloring technique that is gun. It is so strong you can rivet on it, die form right into it, or inexpensive and appealing to all levels of ability. On the hammer metal around it. Faux Bone™ is perfect for artwork second day students will learn about resin – what it is, how it as varied as jewelry and book making, sculpture, or works, how to tint it with color and what kinds of things that printmaking. Being nearly unbreakable, it’s also perfect for can be added, another low tech, inexpensive method of forming tools, tool handles and jigs. It can be easily adding color. On the last day students will be introduced to embossed to make texture plates for metal clay and basket the art of enamelling, a process that involves fusing colored makers can use it to simulate Scrimshaw on the tops of glass to metal in a small electric kiln. The three techniques Nantucket Baskets. In this workshop, we will explore these yield completely different types of color and texture and each possibilities and more. Students can expect to leave with a adds its own unique quality to the work. A materials fee of at least one finished piece of Faux Bone jewelry and several $45 will be collected by the insctuctor at the beginning of the examples. There will be a $20 materials fee, payable to the class. A materials fee of $45 will be payable to the instructor instructor, which will include 1 piece each of 1/16”, 1/8”, and at the beginning of class. 1/4” x8” Faux Bone™. A materials fee of $20 will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. JEWELRY: FINE METAL All Levels FLOWERS IN METAL [JF1111] JEWELRY: FINE METAL All Levels Lessley Burke Saturday/Sunday, June 11 - 12, 10a - 4p CLASSICAL LOOP IN LOOP CHAIN MAKING [JF0711] Tuition: $240 Lessley Burke Saturday/Sunday, April 30 - May 1, 10a - 4p In this two day workshop students will learn how to create Tuition: $240 three dimensional flowers from coppersheet.Students may choose to create a piece of jewelry or they may choose to do Loop-in-loop chains have been discovered to have been more sculptural work (such as creating a bouquet for a small fabricated as early as 3000 BC and goldsmiths have vase!) Once the components have been formed, students will continued to make the chain with little variation in its design learn how to add brilliant color with Prismacolor pencils. This and technique. In this two day weekend workshop, students class would be valuable for anyone wishing to learn the will learn this ancient technique. The chain is comprised of following techniques - sawing/piercing, drilling, filing, forming hundreds of rings of fused metal (either fine silver or pure with hammers, riveting and coloring with pencil. All levels gold). On the first day, students will learn how to welcome. Students who already have some experience will successfully form, saw and fuse their rings. On the second be able to work on more advanced designs. A materials fee day, students will learn the basic weave as well as variations of $25 will be collected by the instructor at the beginning of of that weave. Students will also be taught how to fabricate the class. and finish their chain with end caps. A supply list will be provided and students will be given advice on where to purchase their metal and butane torch (aka "creme brulee" style torch). A materials fee of $0 will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

Brookfield Craft Center | 286 Whisconier Road (Rte 25 at 202) | PO Box 122 | Brookfield, CT | 203.775.4526 | www.brookfieldcraft.org | '! [email protected] For updates, and images of the fine craft objects you can make in these classes, please visit our website. ! Brookfield Craft Center Course Catalog SPRING 2011, March 31, 2011 Edition ! ! JEWELRY: FINE METAL Experienced Beginner CREATIVE STONESETTING [JF2011] Joy Raskin Saturday/Sunday, June 4 - 5, 10a - 4p Tuition: $275 If you have ever wanted to know the best style and type of setting for different types of stones, then this workshop is for you. Students will be taught various types of settings, from the basic bezel mounts to more elaborate tube bezel settings, prong setting for round, oval, square, trillion, emerald-cut faceted stone and more. Flush setting to set small stones in ring bands will also be covered. (This workshop will not include pave or illusion settings.) We will work primarily in silver, but with some gold settings an option as desired by students. The advantages and disadvantages of the various gold alloys relative to a specific gemstone will be discussed. Students may bring their own stone setting projects to work on along with any stones, silver and gold they may have. Silver, gold, settings and stones will be available for purchase from Joy. Pre-requisite: Basic jewelrymaking which includes experience using a torch.

JEWELRY: FINE METAL All Levels NO SOLDER MIXED METAL EARRINGS [JF2311] Suzanne Pisano Saturday/Sunday, June 25 - 26, 10a - 4p Tuition: $200 Make some earrings! Mixed metals are the hot trend with the cost of precious metals soaring. Make copper and brass components to produce fabulous earrings. Students will make jigs to create their own earwires and other wire components. Copper and brass will be included in the $25 materials fee. Students may bring their own materials if they wish to work in silver. You will rivet and learn metal forming techniques including dapping, stamping, rolling mill texture plates and hammer texturing. Students can expect to produce many pairs of earrings and components. This is a great introduction to a variety of metal techniques, and no experience is necessary! A materials fee of $25 will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

Brookfield Craft Center | 286 Whisconier Road (Rte 25 at 202) | PO Box 122 | Brookfield, CT | 203.775.4526 | www.brookfieldcraft.org | (! [email protected] For updates, and images of the fine craft objects you can make in these classes, please visit our website. ! Brookfield Craft Center Course Catalog SPRING 2011, March 31, 2011 Edition ! !

Metal

METAL: BLADESMITHING Experienced Beginners and Above TOMAHAWK MAKING [MB0511] Joe Szilaski Saturday/Sunday, April 16 - 17, 10a - 4p Tuition: $300 Join master craftsman Joe Szilaski in this fascinating, weekend intensive: Tomahawk Making. Students will be guided on a journey of creative exploration and discovery. Expect this unforgettable experience, and the work that you make with your own hands, to inspire you for years to come. A materials fee of TBD will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

METAL: BLADESMITHING All Levels INTRODUCTION TO BLADESMITHING [MB0611] Matthew Parkinson Saturday/Sunday, June 4 - 5, 10a - 4p SOLD OUT In this weekend workshop, students will explore the fundamentals of bladesmithing—discovering along the way, how the process differs from blacksmithing. Topics covered will include forging high carbon and tool steels, basic heat treating, forging blade shapes, grinding, polishing and sharpening. Students can expect to complete the making of one knife.

METAL: BLADESMITHING All Levels INTRODUCTION TO BLACKSMITHING [MB0811] Jonathan Nedbor Saturday/Sunday, June 11 - 12, 10a - 4p Tuition: $300

The focus of this workshop will be on a variety of techniques used in blacksmithing that can be mastered by beginners. The course will introduce students to: the history and science of forged iron, tools of the shop, fire building and tending, simple hammer welding, tapers, upsets, and the basics of the heat treatment of steel. Discussions will include design and function as well as the tools of the blacksmith shop, including what to look for when buying and how to make some of your own. This is a comprehensive program that will give the participants a good working knowledge of hot forging steel as well the rare opportunity to work in a real blacksmith shop. Minimum age 14 (parent-teen duos are encouraged for a rewarding family experience, either gender would enjoy it!). A materials fee of $35 is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

Brookfield Craft Center | 286 Whisconier Road (Rte 25 at 202) | PO Box 122 | Brookfield, CT | 203.775.4526 | www.brookfieldcraft.org | )! [email protected] For updates, and images of the fine craft objects you can make in these classes, please visit our website. ! Brookfield Craft Center Course Catalog SPRING 2011, March 31, 2011 Edition ! ! WOOD: WOODTURNING Beginners FUNDAMENTALS OF SPINDLE TURNING [WT1811] Joe Larese Saturday, April 30, 9a - 4p Tuition: $120 A two day workshop that is intensive, productive and fun. Within one hour, participants will be at their lathes, receiving highly individualized attention as needed. The project-based course moves quickly and proceeds logically. Stressing techniques that leave clean surfaces, the workshop will provide the participants with essential skills that build confidence quickly. They can expect to leave the workshop with sharp tools, several finished projects and a fundamental knowledge of spindle turning. A materials fee of $10, payable by cash or check, will be collected by the instructor at the beginning of the class.

WOOD: WOODTURNING All Levels SPEND THE DAY WITH JIMMY CLEWES [WT1711] Jimmy Clewes Woodturning Saturday, May 7, 9a - 5p

WOOD: WOODTURNING Tuition: $75 Beginners We are pleased to welcome legendary woodturner Jimmy WOODTURNING FOR WOMEN [WT0411] Clewes to our turning studio for a full-day demo on May 7th. Buster Shaw Jimmy will share his outstanding (and highly entertaining) Saturday/Sunday, April 9 - 10, 10a - 4p techniques with fellow turning enthusiasts, and allow them to Tuition: $240 get an up-close look at his bag of tricks on the lathe. Lunch is Woodturning IS NOT a man's world only. Come and be included during a mid-day break. Space is limited to 25 introduced to the wonderful world of woodturning. The class participants for this unique experience. Don't wait to will cover spindle turning, bowl turning and basic lathe use, register...we expect a sell-out.. safety and sharpening. Students will have the opportunity to make a number of spindle and faceplate projects during the WOOD: WOODTURNING Class including a weed pot, a bowl and a small plate or Intermediate platter. This is a great introduction to the fascinating craft of BOX MAKING AND OPEN HOLLOW FORMS [WT1511] woodturning. A materials fee of $15 will be payable to the Joe Larese instructor at the beginning of class. Saturday/Sunday, May 14 - 5, 10a - 4p Tuition: $240 WOOD: WOODTURNING A two-day workshop concentrating on the techniques used to Experienced Beginner create beautiful lidded boxes and open hollow forms. Various THREE-LEGGED STOOL [WT0911] ways to hollow end grain will be presented; from the easiest Jim Degen using drill bits, to the more efficient means of using gouges, Saturday/Sunday, April 16 - 17, 10a - 4p ring tools, and shop made hollowing tools. Learn foolproof Tuition: $240 methods for: sizing an inset lid, fitting suction fit lids, and This class is intended for students with some previous wood creating fine detail on lid interiors. Advanced tool techniques turning experience, such as Intro to the Lather or Beginning and developing good design will be stressed. A materials Bowl Turning. Students will utilize basic spindle turning fee of $10 will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of techniques to make the legs for the stool and then use basic class. bowl turning techniques to complete the seat. The final phase will include asembly and finishing steps to complete the stool. A materials fee of $25 will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

Brookfield Craft Center | 286 Whisconier Road (Rte 25 at 202) | PO Box 122 | Brookfield, CT | 203.775.4526 | www.brookfieldcraft.org | *+! [email protected] For updates, and images of the fine craft objects you can make in these classes, please visit our website. ! Brookfield Craft Center Course Catalog SPRING 2011, March 31, 2011 Edition ! ! WOOD: WOODTURNING Beginners INTRODUCTION TO THE LATHE [WT1311] Buster Shaw Saturday/Sunday, May 21 - 22, 10a - 4p Tuition: $240 From spindle to bowl, this class will provide you with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of woodturning in a fun, open and sharing atmosphere. Whether you’re a rank beginner or need to improve your current skills, you will be guided through proper tool selection, sharpening, safety and technique to allow you to realize the vast possibilities of turning. A materials fee of $15 will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

WOOD: WOODTURNING Experienced Beginner VASES AND SMALL HOLLOW FORMS [WT0611] Carl Ford Saturday/Sunday, June 11 - 12, 9a - 5p Tuition: $310 Turning small vases is a great low stress way to learn how to create hollow forms and to experiment with shapes and surface decorations. In this weekend workshop open to beginners with some experience and intermediate turners, students will learn how to easily turn and hollow out small hollow forms. The workshop will focus on using small Ellsworth style hollowing tools with Don Derry style capture tool rest, and Carl Ford style laser pointers. Topics will include: What makes a form easy or hard to hollow; Wood selection; Hollowing tools; Procedure and tips for hollowing. Each student should complete 2-3 small vases. All hollow tools with custom laser pointers and captured tools rests with be supplied by instructor. A materials fee of $20 will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

Keith Tompkins: July 9-10 Workshop, , info to come