GlassRoots Fellowship Exhibition, in the Sally D. Francisco Gallery from August 23rd through September 23rd with an opening reception from 4-6pm on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 with artist presentations following at 7pm. In its second year, this exhibition is a showcase of the collaboration between GlassRoots and Peters Valley that follows the artistic development of 7 […]
Instructor: Aislinn Lewis August 26-30 The ability to cleanly and accurately shape iron is central to success in the art of blacksmithing. The tools to achieve this goal are numerous, but of primary importance are the hammer, the anvil, and a trained eye. Utilitarian household objects like spatulas, spoons, and forks, while basic shapes, are […]
Instrutor: Hanna Vogel August 26-30 Explore the possibilities of woven wire for sculpture. Using variations on traditional wire basketry techniques, participants will learn multiple weaving techniques to make everything from tiny baskets to large scale installations. Particular attention will be paid to pattern and line quality in 3D work. Possibilities for including found objects and […]
Instructor: Thomas Mann August 26-30 This Design Master Class will pump up your jewelry design skill set with a jam packed demo and hands-on jewelry design throwdown. You’ll be led through the process of developing a personal design vocabulary of techniques, materials and concepts and extrapolating them into your own unique design direction. You will […]
Instructor: Alexander Shanks August 26-30 This workshop will cover everything you need to know in order to create a dynamic still life or interior painting. Composition, color, subject matter and design will be discussed in depth throughout the class. Through demonstrations and critiques, you will receive a solid understanding of the most important elements of […]
Peters Valley is pleased to host a lecture with professional designer, sculptor & jewelry artist, painter and Artrepreneur Thomas Mann. Thomas has served on the Board of Directors of the American Crafts Council (publisher of American Craft Magazine and ACC Craft Fairs), SNAG The Society of North American Goldsmiths (publisher of METALSMITH magazine), the CAC […]
Instructor: Diana Baird N’Diaye September 3-4 Throughout time and across the globe, human beings have created, worn, and exchanged jewelry imbued with their longings, their aspirations, their sense of belonging, their desire for protection, and healing. In communities where writing is revered, mark making and the use of meaningful texts are at the core (literally […]
Instructor: James Blake September 3-4 Whether you have never fused glass in a kiln before, or just need a weekend to finish a piece you've been working on, join us for this weekend focused on fusing and slumping. Those with no experience should expect to complete one large or a few small decorative/functional pieces. Please […]
Instructor: Barry Gross September 3-4 Even if you have never made a pen before, Barry will make you feel at home in this course! A quick overview of what tools are necessary to make pens will be discussed and then the instructor will demonstrate how to make a pen from beginning to end. You will […]
Instructor: MJ Tyson September 10-11 Come learn an ancient method for casting sterling silver forms. This process involves making one-time use molds from the internal shell of the cuttlefish, a soft natural material that has been used by jewelers for centuries. Impressions can be made in the cuttlefish bone using a firm model “original” or […]
Instructor: Dennis Fuge Ages 13-17 Learn all the fundamentals of woodturning and understand the capabilities of a lathe and the wonderful items that can be turned very quickly. Dennis will discuss the basics of both spindle and bowl turning. The discussions will include lathes, tools, sharpening, safety, body and hand positioning, the best cuts to […]
Instructor: Tegan Frisino September 12-16 Learn to make the most out of dressing your loom once, by designing in the tie up and in the treadling patterns. Twills are one of the most versatile structures in weaving, where with a little bit of preparation and design one can come up with a unique collection of […]
Instructor: Abby Mechanic October 1-2 Explore the techniques of shaping wood through spoon carving. We will begin by learning how to mark and plan spoons in preparation for cutting. We will then use the bandsaw to create 3-dimensional curved shapes, focusing on safety and curve cutting techniques. You will then be introduced to a variety […]
Peters Valley School of Craft is excited to announce an exhibition featuring work from the North Jersey Modern Quilt Guild (NJMQG). The exhibition will be displayed in the Sally D. Francisco Gallery from October 1 – November 6, 2022, with an opening reception to be held in person from 3-5pm on Saturday, October 1st. The […]