by Cory Marie Podielski | Oct 14, 2015 | Featured Artists, Folk School
If you are looking for a unique class at the Folk School that incorporates visual art, mixed media, and performance into a week of puppet fun, check out David Stephens class Hand-and-Rod Puppet Construction (April 10-16, 2016). When David teaches his class, an...
by Cory Marie Podielski | Sep 10, 2015 | Featured Artists, Folk School, Pottery
If you stroll by Studio Row when a class is doing a Raku firing at the outdoor kiln, you are in for an exciting, fiery surprise. I was lucky to catch Harry & Julie Hearne’s recent class, The Art of Throwing and Raku Firing, as they were firing their last...
by Cory Marie Podielski | Aug 25, 2015 | Featured Artists, Folk School, Interview
You can envision Charles Gandy’s sculptural socks warming cold winter feet, or you could imagine seeing his socks in a fine art gallery. He has a show coming up at The Bascom Art Center in Highlands (see below for details) that explores this very topic. He is a...
by Cory Marie Podielski | Aug 9, 2015 | Book & Paper Arts, Featured Artists, Folk School, Interview
Gian Frontini has taught book making and restoration at the Folk School for many years. He runs a small bindery in Amherst Island, Ontario, and concentrates on restoration and conservation of early leather and vellum bindings. I talked Gian about his upcoming class:...
by Cory Marie Podielski | Jul 27, 2015 | Featured Artists, Folk School, Inspirations, Interview
David Baker lights up any room with creative energy and joy. You may see him in a pink Easter bunny outfit in the spring, dressed as the spirit of fall at Fall Festival, or, on a more casual day, gliding around the Dining Hall in a flouncy, fluorescent tutu. In the...
by Cory Marie Podielski | Jun 30, 2015 | Craft, Featured Artists, Folk School, Interview
I stopped by the Wet Room to visit Kathy Hays’ recent class “Eco Printing Meets Felt Making” to see what they were creating. I talked to Kathy about her craft and the joys of eco printing. Enjoy our interview! CP: Tell me about where you’re...
