Pence Adult Art Programs

With artist Heather Hogan, students will learn how to design for relief printing, transfer the design to the block, use various types of ink, and create single prints and repeating patterns on paper and fabric. Paper, cards, flour-sack towels, and drawstring pouches will be provided, but students are encouraged to bring multiple garments and fabrics to print upon. Tips and techniques for collaging paper prints and securing fabric printed patches to garments will be discussed. This class is open to both beginners and experienced artists and is recommended for ages 12 and up.

Relief Printmaking with Heather Hogan
Sunday, August 9 | 10 AM - 1:30 PM
$115 Members, $125 Non-Members (All materials included)

With artist Bev Barnett, embark on a unique adventure to transform ordinary household recycling, kitchen waste, and foraged botanicals into textured handmade paper that tells a compelling story. In this workshop, we’ll move beyond the notion that paper should be flat, creating low-relief sculpture and highly textured sheets. You’ll master a simple, low-water method using a household blender to macerate pulp and learn how to incorporate color without messy dyes. By the time you leave, you’ll have 8 to 10 handmade papers, a blueprint for your own home studio, and the confidence to keep creating.

Sculptural Papermaking with Bev Barnett
Saturday, August 22 | 10 AM - 2 PM
$115 Members, $125 Non-Members (All materials included)

With instructor Katherine Klein, learn classic embroidery stitches (straight stitch, back stitch, french knots, chain stitch, satin stitch) to create a unique floral design on a Pence Gallery canvas tote. Each participant will receive a tote bag that features the Pence building and logo. This workshop is open to ages 12 and up and is perfect for beginners; no prior embroidery experience is necessary.

Tote Embroidery Workshop
Sunday, August 30, 1-4 PM
$25 Members, $40 Non-Members (All materials included)