Bridge Craft

Can you name the longest bridge in the world? What is the highest suspension bridge in the world? Love bridges?

Come build a bridge out of 200 popsicle sticks that can withstand weight, while also being durable and aesthetically pleasing. Work in teams of "engineers" to design and build a bridge. This is great for students who want to be creative, but love to break things too!

Leader: Jess MacLeod

"Chan Luu" Leather Wrap Bracelet

In this workshop you will learn to make these leather wrap bracelets ... Chan Luu is making and selling them for $200.00!  There will be options for colors and beads.


Check out this link for samples...

Leader: Lisa Davy

Eggselent Design

Can you prevent an egg from breaking when dropped from a two-story height? For this workshop, you will design an egg crate made from a limited number of straws and tape. Test out your creativity and architectural skills as we use art and apply it to Newton's First Law.

Leader: Jess MacLeod

Frames, Trees, & Jewelry

Want to make an awesome earring and necklace holder?  In the process of recycling old frames and funky tree branches we will make some unique and amazing jewelry holders designed by you!!! 

...These make wonderful Mother's Day gifts!!!

(The ones we make will be slightly different from photos!)

Leaders: Rosemary Brewster and Kristen McClure

http://diyhomedecor.com/14-awesome-diy-jewelry-holders/

Friendship Bracelets

Originally, these colorful bands were invented by Indians in Central and South America. According to tradition, you tie a bracelet onto the wrist of a friend who may wish for something at that moment. The bracelet should be worn until it is totally worn out and falls off by itself, at which moment the wish is supposed to come true.
Join this group with Ms. Grosart and learn to make these bracelets for the first time, or rejuvenate your skills from childhood. Or maybe you've been making them for years and just want to join in to make more! There will be instruction for beginners, and more advanced patterns for the more experienced. It'll be fun!

Leader: Beth Grosart

Model Airplanes

In this session you will have the opportunity to assemble authentic scale models of World War I and World War II aircraft.

Leader: Jonathan Schwab

Recycled Magazine Craft

Learn to make art from old magazine pages! Recycled paper crafts are simple, fun, and easy to learn. Make a coaster or a bowl for Mother's Day!
Leader: Meg Pechenick

Spring String!

Do you have a lacrosse pocket in need of repair? Or simply needs new everything?

Time to dust off that old lacrosse head and give it a face-lift! In this workshop, participants will explore various techniques and methods for stringing their own lacrosse sticks.

All levels! No experience necessary!

To open, participants will take part in a grand conversation touching on different pocket styles, mesh types, pocket break-in and upkeep. Next, students will prepare the materials they will need for the construction process. Finally students will begin the fabrication of the pocket. Each pocket will include a top-string, two sidewalls, and a bottom lace.

Join the Spring String! Repair, refurbish, or replace your old pocket and take home some functional art that you created.

Leader: Ryan McHugh

Studio Portraiture with Erik Halttunen

I'm looking forward to teaching you the basics of using a DSLR, (a digital camera with a removable lens and manual controls) and will show you how to set up a studio and use the lighting gear. We will make portraits of everyone in the session.

Bring your camera!

Leader: Erik Halttunen

Studio Portraiture with Danny Milller

Come learn the basics on creating a good portrait. Learn what is takes to make someone look good with lights a posing. You could get a new profile picture! 

Please try to bring your own camera.

Leader: Danny Miller

Tie Dye

Calling all Hippies!  You know who you are.  Learn how to tie dye clothing to make retro tee shirts or simply tie dye Buddhist prayer flags.  For those more experienced tie dyers, we will be challenging you to more intricate designs such as tie dying a heart design or a smiley face on your shirt.  Please bring several clean white tee shirts (or other interesting pieces of white clothing) and wear clothing that you will not mind getting some stains on.

Leaders:
Morning: Peg Frame
Afternoon: Kara Buehler

Upcycle!

Come change your old t-shirts into something new. There are endless possibilities, but some of your choices include: a new skirt or dress, a stuffed animal or reusable shopping bag or rug. This is a great way to make something old new again! 
You may bring clothes to recycle, but we will also have things to pick from.

This is an ALL DAY workshop. It will take both the morning and the afternoon sessions.  If you sign up for this one do not sign up for a different afternoon workshop.

 Leaders: Amy Sedestrom & Jen McMahon