CARPENTER'S BARN - Classes & Workshops

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4-DAY CLASS – MONDAY to THURSDAY
Times/Dates: Monday through Thursday, 2:00- 5:00pm, April 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th
Ages: 8-12
Cost: $120.00 plus $10.00 materials fee. NOTE: 2nd and 3rd child get 30% discount off tuition.

Spend the week exploring Printmaking and Fashion Design! Monday and Tuesday students will create prints from foam, wood, and linoleum exploring imagery and pattern.  They will have the opportunity to make prints, notecards, collages or small books. Wednesday and Thursday Students can choose to continue their printmaking explorations or move on to fashion design! Using fabrics, needles and thread, buttons, and zippers they will create a variety of fashions to clothe a manikin. Students may use some of the techniques they learned in printmaking to create their own fabric designs. We will seek inspiration from fashion magazines, costumes and even each other! On Thursday from 4:30-5:00pm there will be an art show of all the work and parents and caregivers are welcome to come view!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Emily St.Clair Reger - Emily was raised in Charlotte NC. In 1994, she earned a BFA from East Carolina University with a concentration in Environmental Design. In 1995 she earned a K-12 teaching certificate in Art Education from the University of NC at Charlotte. She has taught art in public and private schools in Concord NC, Raleigh NC and Rome NY. Emily moved to Central New York in 2005. In 2008 Emily created the Art Room for Kids in Clinton NY, which is now The Art Room Project. Through this endeavor she has maintained ways to bring creative inspiration to youth programming by designing and implementing workshops and art series for elementary and middle school aged youth. Emily has worked with the Cabarrus County Parks and Recreations, The Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, The Kirkland Art Center, Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute, The Early Learning Center at Hamilton College and The Mohawk Valley Montessori School. Emily currently lives in Erieville NY. In addition to teaching art, Emily is also a painter and enjoys capturing images using watercolor paint.

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4-WEEK CLASS - MONDAYS
Times/Dates: Mondays, 10:00am-noon, April 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th
Ages: 8-12
Cost: $100.00 plus $10.00 materials fee. NOTE: 2nd and 3rd child get 30% discount off tuition.

Spend two exploratory hours a week learning about the potential of paper. In this four-week class, Students will investigate texture, pop-up mechanisms, torn collage drawing, and quilling. Come and play with one of the most widely available and versatile art supplies!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Claire Joyce is an artist who utilizes many techniques! She received her BFA in Printmaking from the Kansas City Art Institute, and an MFA in Painting from University of Georgia where she perfected a method of "painting" using Elmer's glue and glitter. She was artistic director at Paul Mesner Puppets where she built puppets and sets. Claire has written online columns for both ReadyMade Magazine and CRAFT, and has built and designed costumes and puppets for the stage as well as maintained a studio life working in two dimensions. In addition to participating in residencies within the United States, Belgium and China, her work has been shown both nationally and internationally. She currently lives in Syracuse, NY where she runs a small portrait business (www.tinytwohourportaits.com) and sews with (and for) her children.

Learn more about Claire at https://www.clairejoyce.com/.

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4-WEEK CLASS - MONDAYS
Times/Dates: Mondays, 6:00-9:00pm, April 10th, 17th, 24th and May 1st
Ages: Adults
Cost: $150.00 plus $35.00 materials fee

Participants will receive guided instruction in a variety of materials to complete creative works of their very own. This workshop includes explorations in 2D collage and 3D assemblage, wood sculpture, found objects and fibers. In this 4-week class, we will explore: armature construction, sculptural modeling, cast paper, acrylic gel and matte mediums, stucco, embossing, and actual metal coating patinas.

This class is for skill levels from beginner to advanced.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jen Pepper is a professional artist who lives in CNY and is a professor of art at Cazenovia College since 2003. Her work has been exhibited in numerous international galleries and museums including a solo exhibition at The Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse. More of her work may be discovered at https://www.jenpepper.com/.

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10-DAY RESIDENCY with TWO PERFORMANCES
Times/Dates:   REHEARSALS - Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:00-noon. April 17,19, 24, 26 and May 1, 3, 8,10,15,17
SHOW DATES - Friday, May 19 at 6:30PM, and Saturday matinee, May 20, at 1:00PM
Ages/Skill Level: Adults 40 and over of all skill levels
Cost: FREE!!

Calling All Adults (ages 40 plus)! Join us for the upcoming FREE theater and music classes and performances. Discover and develop your artistry, creativity & storytelling self.

All adults, ages 40 and up are welcome, regardless of experience, to participate in this collaborative, creative theater-making process.

During the classes/rehearsals you will learn mime, acting, and mask theater techniques. You will use these techniques and create improvisations along with music accompaniment, culminating in a live performance for family and friends, Friday, at 6:30PM, May19, 2023.

Classes will be directed by Barbara Gregson with music by Eric Porter.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS/TEACHERS:
Barbara Gregson is a theater artist. storyteller, director and author of "Theater Artists Play, a guide for creating and making your own theater work." She brings the ancient theater traditions of Renaissance mask making, mime, and storytelling techniques of the roving troubadour and jester to modern audiences. She works throughout Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier with students of all ages and abilities. in schools, prisons and senior centers, etc., directing theater residencies and workshops, which always culminate in original student production, written and performed by the students. For more information go to https://gregson.theater/
Eric Porter is a versatile musician and composer. He performs and records a wide variety of music including blues, rock and folk and composes his own original music.  He teams up with Gregson Theater's Barbara Gregson to add a musical component to the experience. For more information go to http://ericporterstudios.com/.

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10-DAY RESIDENCY with TWO PERFORMANCES
Times/Dates:   REHEARSALS - Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:00-noon. April 17,19, 24, 26 and May 1, 3, 8,10,15,17
SHOW DATES - Friday, May 19 at 6:30PM, and Saturday matinee, May 20, at 1:00PM
Ages/Skill Level: Adults 40 and over of all skill levels
Cost: FREE!!

Join us for the upcoming FREE & INCLUSIVE classes where you will explore the creative and fun process of storytelling using mime, masks, improvisation and live music. No experience necessary.

This is a free, inclusive class for persons 18 and older of all skill levels. Persons with disabilities requiring caregivers are welcome accompanied by their caregiver.

Each class will begin with a physical warm up and playing theater games. You will then learn the basics of acting, mime and character development including use of theater character masks. We will collaborate to create an improvisation from a story and will have a final live performance, on Saturday, May 20th at 1:00PM, for family and friends.

Classes will be directed by Barbara Gregson with music by Eric Porter.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS/TEACHERS:
Barbara Gregson is a theater artist. storyteller, director and author of "Theater Artists Play, a guide for creating and making your own theater work." She brings the ancient theater traditions of Renaissance mask making, mime, and storytelling techniques of the roving troubadour and jester to modern audiences. She works throughout Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier with students of all ages and abilities. in schools, prisons and senior centers, etc., directing theater residencies and workshops, which always culminate in original student production, written and performed by the students. For more information go to https://gregson.theater/
Eric Porter is a versatile musician and composer. He performs and records a wide variety of music including blues, rock and folk and composes his own original music.  He teams up with Gregson Theater's Barbara Gregson to add a musical component to the experience. For more information go to http://ericporterstudios.com/.

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6-WEEK CLASS - TUESDAYS
Times/Dates: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm,  April 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th May 2nd and 9th
Ages/Skill Level: Adults of all skill levels
Cost: $150.00

Improve your drawing skills!

Please bring these materials to the class - LINK TO MATERIALS LIST.

This six week drawing class will help you improve upon existing skills or help you begin to understand observational drawing. Each week we will explore different aspects of observational drawing using a variety of materials and techniques. This class will help students use contour, value, negative space, and compositional rules to improve how they translate what they see onto paper.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Clair Joyce is an artist who utilizes many techniques! She received her BFA in Printmaking from the Kansas City Art Institute, and an MFA in Painting from University of Georgia where she perfected a method of "painting" using Elmer's glue and glitter. She was artistic director at Paul Mesner Puppets where she built puppets and sets. Claire has written online columns for both ReadyMade Magazine and CRAFT, and has built and designed costumes and puppets for the stage as well as maintained a studio life working in two dimensions. In addition to participating in residencies within the United States, Belgium and China, her work has been shown both nationally and internationally. She currently lives in Syracuse, NY where she runs a small portrait business (www.tinytwohourportaits.com) and sews with (and for) her children.

Learn more about Claire at https://www.clairejoyce.com/.

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6-WEEK CLASS - TUESDAYS
Times/Dates: Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30pm, April 11th, 18th, 25th, May 2nd, 9th and 16th
Ages: 8-12
Cost: $120.00 - NOTE: 2nd and 3rd child get 30% discount off tuition.

Bring to life your favorite characters in a story and work on your drawing skills! 

This class will allow students to fully realize their cartooning potential. Starting with caricatures of celebrities, themselves and fellow classmates, the students will dive into creating their own characters, learning about various cartooning styles and creating narrative. The class will culminate in taking all the skills learned and creating a comic strip based on the students' own creations! Students will need a 9x12 sharpie. This is all skill levels and class will be small enough for personal attention allowing everyone to work at their own level.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
David Mihill lives in the Dewitt area and is currently working as a teaching assistant at Solvay High School. He graduated from Cazenovia College in 2020 with a BFA in Visual Communications with a concentration in Illustration/Animation. He is currently working on his Master's in Education to become a high school art teacher. On the side, he does freelance graphic design and illustration work. He enjoys creating, teaching and spending time with his family.

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6-WEEK CLASS - THURSDAYS
Times/Dates: Thursdays, 10:00am-1:00pm, April 13th, 20th, 27th, May 4th, 11th and 18th
Ages: Adults
Cost: $185.00 - Materials list will be sent upon registration.

Explore color, light and texture and learn to paint with acrylics.

In these classes we will enjoy the process of painting with acrylics and explore color, light, texture and composition through different subject matter such as still life, landscape (weather permitting), portrait and abstraction. Beginning and intermediate levels. Class size is limited so the teacher can tailor it to your level.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Leigh Yardley creates work in paint and installation, situating herself as a part of the system of landscape. Yardley's most recent installation, was at Cazenovia Colleges Riesman Gallery as a part of This Land - Camino a Tierra Bendita and Camino de Sanación continued her interactions with the element of chance in the natural environment.

Leigh just retired as adjunct at SUNY Morrisville where she was awarded the New York State Chancellors Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching in the Visual Arts. She has actively pursued community-based projects, receiving NYSCA Decentralization grants and facilitating the organization of several arts programs. She participated in the NYFA MARK program and has been a NYFA Statewide Artist Consultant.

As a Visiting Teaching Artist for CNY Aesthetic Education Program she trained with the Lincoln Center Teaching Artist Mentoring Project and Advance Seminar for Teaching Artist at the Guggenheim.

Yardley received her MFA from Lesley University College of Art and Design and undergraduate degrees at Skidmore College and SUNY @Oswego. She has exhibiting widely since 1994. Her work can be found at Cazenovia Artisans, Cazenovia NY. She resides in Hubbardsville NY with her husband Bruce Moseley.

Learn more at https://www.leighyardleyartist.com/

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4-WEEK CLASS - FRIDAYS
Times/Dates: Fridays, 8:30-9:45am, April 14th, 21st, 28th and May 5th
Ages: Adults
Cost: $48.00

PLEASE BRING a yoga mat to the class.

Begin your weekend with some stretching and moving!

FUNCTIONAL FLOW YOGA

Functional Flow yoga is movement which explores the whole potential range of motion that a joint has to offer, this class will help you function better in daily movement.

By moving more of your body in fun and strengthening ways, Erin's Functional Flow class is packed with movement to take your yoga body, mind, and spirit on a journey of waking up!  Taking traditional yoga asana and adding functional exploration, this class will offer lots of mobility, strength, balance, and flexibility for all levels.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Erin Hancock has been a lover of the human body and its various movements since early childhood. She began her yoga practice in her teens after suffering an injury. She quickly learned the incredible benefits of a regular practice steeped in diversity of movement and awareness. This was also the start of a deep love for yoga philosophy and the richness that it has brought to her life. With a deep background and fascination for anatomy and physiology, Erin decided to turn her medical career into helping others heal through awareness, acceptance, and movement. She began teaching in 2006. Her inspiration comes from the transformation that she has seen while working with her clients. Erin brings humor to her classes and believes that it is important to be humble and love this beautiful life of a body that we have. She encourages her students that their practice is a gift to themselves. Erin received her 300hrs Advanced Study certificate in 2018. Her passion is healthy, mindful and functional movement. She continues to study with top movement and biomechanics instructors and researchers. In her classes, you will find function, form, supportive movements to ensure a sustainable yoga practice. Learn more at https://www.weavingroots.org/.

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4-WEEK CLASS - FRIDAYS
An inclusive music class open to the public
Times/Dates: Fridays, 1:45-2:45pm, April 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th
Ages: All ages and abilities are welcome and no experience is necessary.
Cost: $100.00

Persons with disabilities requiring caregivers are welcome accompanied by their caregiver.

This is a fun learning opportunity for creative music play and social engagement.  Discover new ways to appreciate and make music while connecting with friends both new and old! We'll drum, sing, hum, move and play various rhythm and sound instruments provided by Jimbo Talbot and DrumQuest.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jimbo Talbot, founder of DrumQuest: Adventures in Happy, Healing Rhythm and Sound, is a Drum Circle Facilitator, graduate of Ithaca College School of Music and Music for People, Remo Health Rhythms® practitioner, sound therapist, acclaimed vocalist/percussionist, team builder, workshop presenter. Jimbo embodies a deep passion for helping people to discover their Musical Joy! Rooted in traditional rhythms, trained in classical voice and inspired by the cosmos, he brings his own unique brand of energetic fun and healing to each session. Plan your next rhythmic adventure, go to www.drumquest.com.

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1-DAY WORKSHOP
Time/Date: Friday, 6:30-8:30pm, April 7th
Ages: all ages, 14 and under must come with parent
Cost: $15.00 for an individual, $20.00 for a family of 2 or more

This drum circle is for drummers looking to learn the basics, develop their playing skills or just enjoy playing. All skill levels welcome! Come be a part of this drum community in a supportive, fun, healing, and joyful environment. All ages, and abilities are welcome and no experience necessary.

Bring your own favorite drum, acoustic instruments (electric with prior approval). Drums and percussion are available should you not bring your own. Rain or shine we will either be in the barn or outside under the summer evening skies, Join us!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jimbo Talbot, founder of DrumQuest: Adventures in Happy, Healing Rhythm and Sound, is a Drum Circle Facilitator, graduate of Ithaca College School of Music and Music for People, Remo Health Rhythms® practitioner, sound therapist, acclaimed vocalist/percussionist, team builder, workshop presenter. Jimbo embodies a deep passion for helping people to discover their Musical Joy! Rooted in traditional rhythms, trained in classical voice and inspired by the cosmos, he brings his own unique brand of energetic fun and healing to each session. Plan your next rhythmic adventure, go to www.drumquest.com.

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1-DAY WORKSHOP
Time/Date: Saturday, 1:00-4:00pm, April 15th
Ages: Adults
Cost: $75.00

An afternoon painting a floral under the instruction of watercolor artist Judith Haynes Levins. The class will begin with introductions, review of materials and demonstration from the instructor where students will see the process involved to paint a floral subject. Student will then paint with individual guidance from instructor. All will go home with a new painting and much knowledge to continue their painting adventure.

This class is for all skill levels.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Judy Levins is a Cazenovia NY based watercolor artist that has been painting her world for several years. Judy paints in a bold energetic manner. She is an active member of both Cazenovia Watercolor Society and Central New York Watercolor Society where she holds Gold Medallion Signature status and serves on the Board of Directors. Judy paints en plein air twice a week with both Cazenovia Area Painters and the Mountain Air Painters in the Adirondacks. She is an award-winning watercolor artist that teaches private watercolor lessons in her home studio, teaches online classes, as well as traveling to teach watercolor workshops. She is a popular instructor whose enthusiasm for the medium is contagious. To learn more about her, visit https://www.jhlevins.com.

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1-DAY WORKSHOP
Time/Date: Sunday, 1:00-5:00pm, April 16th
Ages: Adults
Cost: $60.00 - Participants will be e-mailed materials list upon registration.

Learn a new technique to add to your art projects!

The silk fusion technique creates a unique felt like fabric when thinly layered, or a papery texture when thickly layered. Luxurious combed silk top is bound together with fabric adhesive using a wet felting method. The end product is waterproof, but not machine washable. The finished piece can be cut with scissors. Cut pieces can be sewn onto art quilts, wall hangings and other sewing craft projects. Thicker paper textures can be used in collages and scrapbooking. It also makes great waterproof book covers. When wet it can be draped over objects and once dry becomes sculptural in form. Once the flat piece is dry you can also paint on it, embroider it or embellish it. The possibilities are endless.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Kirsten Weyter is a multimedia artist and designer from Hamilton, NY. She holds a BA degree from Colgate University and is an international scholar and world traveler.

Presently she is guild president of Cherry Valley Country Spinners and Fiber Artists based in Cazenovia, NY. In addition, she is a member of two other hand spinning guilds: Spiral Spinners of Verona and Butternut Valley Spinners of Gilbertsville.

Kirsten is on the planning committee for the fiber arts festival held annually in Bouckville, where she enjoys demonstrating hand spinning. Besides the festival Kirsten has also demonstrated at the following locations: The Farmer's Museum in Cooperstown, The Farmer's Market in Hamilton, Music in the Park in Chittenango, Lorenzo State Park and Celebrate Madison County in Cazenovia, The NY Faerie Festival in Ouaquagua, The NY State Fair and the Empire Alpaca Show at the Syracuse Fairgrounds.

In 2021 Kirsten became a member of the Mohawk Valley Artists group that meets weekly in the painting studio at Kirkland Art Center. Her recent paintings have been displayed at the Kirkland Art Center, Earlville Opera House and Chenango Arts Council in Norwich. Her handcrafted work is available for sale at Cooperstown Art Association, Evergreen Gallery in Hamilton, Earlville Opera House, and 25 Main Collective in Cherry Valley.

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1-DAY WORKSHOP
Time/Date:Friday, 6:30-8:30pm, May 5th
Ages: all ages, 14 and under must come with parent
Cost: $15.00 for an individual, $20.00 for a family of 2 or more

This drum circle is for drummers looking to learn the basics, develop their playing skills or just enjoy playing. All skill levels welcome! Come be a part of this drum community in a supportive, fun, healing, and joyful environment. All ages, and abilities are welcome and no experience necessary.

Bring your own favorite drum, acoustic instruments (electric with prior approval). Drums and percussion are available should you not bring your own. Rain or shine we will either be in the barn or outside under the summer evening skies, Join us!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jimbo Talbot, founder of DrumQuest: Adventures in Happy, Healing Rhythm and Sound, is a Drum Circle Facilitator, graduate of Ithaca College School of Music and Music for People, Remo Health Rhythms® practitioner, sound therapist, acclaimed vocalist/percussionist, team builder, workshop presenter. Jimbo embodies a deep passion for helping people to discover their Musical Joy! Rooted in traditional rhythms, trained in classical voice and inspired by the cosmos, he brings his own unique brand of energetic fun and healing to each session. Plan your next rhythmic adventure, go to www.drumquest.com.

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1-DAY WORKSHOP
Time/Date: Saturday, noon-4:00pm, May 6th
Ages: Adults
Cost: $50 plus $55.00 materials fee

Grab a friend and celebrate the Art of Motherhood with a special day out, just for you.  Begin with 60 minutes of yoga and meditation with instructor Tracie Revette, followed by craft projects to inspire relaxation, mindfulness, and self-care guided by Monica Cody, owner of Farmstead 1868- a lavender farm in Cazenovia.  Visit with old friends and make some new ones while we take a moment to reflect and recharge on the beautiful journey of parenting.

Parenting is hard, lavender helps.  Since ancient times, (think Cleopatra and before!) lavender has been used to promote relaxation, improve mood, and promote more restful sleep.  It smells good and reminds us to relax and smell the flowers! Light refreshments will be provided.  Please bring your own yoga mat, towel, and yoga block if desired, and your sense of humor.

Details:

• 60 minutes of yoga and meditation.  (Meditation not only reduces stress, but also makes your brain work in more creative ways!)
• Sample a variety of lavender tea blends and create your own culinary art-formula for relaxation to take home with Farmstead 1868 culinary lavender.
• Create a Beautiful Moments Jar, 10 note cards, and a Keeping Tin to celebrate those everyday things that make you happy.
• Immerse your senses in the relaxing ritual of de-budding lavender and fill a sachet to keep.
• Arrange dried lavender and seasonally available local flowers in a posy for your bedside (most likely daffodils and tulips).
• Mix a lavender room spray to take home, and customize your own unique label
• Craft a special origami note to yourself, your children, or a special friend, to give them wishes of health, happiness, well-being, and prosperity (this may be a take-home meditation activity if time does not allow completion during class).

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS/TEACHERS:
Monica Cody started Farmstead 1868, a lavender farm in Cazenovia, during the Covid Pandemic with the intent of bringing peace and calm in an otherwise chaotic world.  As a mother of 5, she has found that when life gets crazy, lavender (and fresh air) helps.  She firmly believes that farmers are artists of their craft. They grow something beautiful with their hands", and wants to share the agricultural beauty of their family's dairy and lavender farms.  Find out more at www.farmstead1868.com.

Tracie Revette discovered yoga after being in the workforce for several years and dealing with the stresses of work and everyday life. As an avid runner, she found yoga to be a great tool to help give her body a reset and to re-establish a connection with her mind and body to create a sense of peacefulness.  She has always had an interest in bringing the sense of peace that yoga provided to others, and when the pandemic hit, she jumped on the opportunity to complete her teacher training.  She received her 200hr RYT certification in spring of 2021, and started teaching vinyasa flow style yoga at the local YMCA.  She loves bringing the fun and relaxing feeling of yoga to her 4 children and friends, and hopes to share the wonderful mind-body connection and sense of inner peace yoga provides!

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1-DAY WORKSHOP
Time/Date: Saturday, 1:00-4:00pm, May 13th
Ages/Skill Level: Adults and kids 12 and up with parent; for all skill levels
Cost: $50.00 plus $25.00 material fee

Get ready for the gardening season by making some soap that will sooth hard working hands!

Soap Making Basics

You will need to provide your own rubber gloves and safety goggles.

This workshop is a beginning-level soapmaking class designed to teach students to make "cold process" soap by hand at home. We will cover soapmaking safety, how to use a lye calculator, discuss the pros and cons of various ingredients and how to design a unique soap of your own. Material fee will cover enough ingredients for over two pounds (approximately eight 4 oz bars) of soap and a silicone mold to use in your future soap projects.

You will also leave class with information which includes:

• soapmaking safety
• history of soap making
• (2) basic soap recipes
• tips for unmolding, curing and cutting soap
• troubleshooting

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Normandy Allen is an artist who lives and works on her family farm in West Winfield, NY. She has an MFA from the University of Nebraska and teaches art part-time at Hartwick College. Her works of clay, fiber arts, paper and wood are inspired by everyday domestic life and the simplicity of the agrarian landscape. The sustaining power of the land to feed, clothe and uplift drives her studio practice.

Learn more at http://normandyalden.com/ and https://cairncrestfarm.com/.

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