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 […]
Spend one, or all your Friday summer evenings with Peters Valley for Instructor Presentations! On Friday evenings, our visiting workshop instructors will share their work and a little about themselves. **You only have to register once if you want to attend multiple sessions. This event takes place in person, too. All are welcome to join […]