Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10:30-3:30

Ages 12+  Family and friend groups welcome

Min 3        Max 6

Fun with Broom Making

Dive into broom making by building several types of handmade brooms. Watch your skills and broom collection grow with each project. Use the lovely brooms you make as decorations, gifts, cleaning tools, or just as a beautiful display!

You will be making: 

• a 10”-12” whisk broom ( pictured at right ) will teach you the fundamentals of broom making.
• a hearth broom which teaches you how to build a broom on a handle. A hearth broom is built on a short handle with 18” broom corn.
• a turkey wing broom that uses an amazing way to show off your new skills. They are about 16” finished size.

Experienced folk teacher Nancy Binkowski will be conducting this introductory broom making workshop. What fun we will have!

All materials included in registration fee.

Nancy Binkowski of Wilder Creek Workshop, began her broom making career more than 10 years ago. Since then, her love for teaching and her joy of broom making have grown together and now she teaches at a growing list of festivals, private events and school and more. Recently, her work is being used at Fort Ticonderoga, NY which is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and is a U.S. National Historic Landmark. Her latest teaching assignments include teaching at Michigan Folk School and assistant teaching at John C. Campbel Folk School, in North Carolina.

Her lighthearted approach to teaching ensures every session is enjoyable for all participants. It fills her heart with happiness when her students comment on how much fun they have had in her workshops.

For more information: To contact Nancy Binkowski wildercreekworkshop@gmail.com 616-318-3960 www.wildercreekworkshop.com

Disclaimers:

Full refunds if AAV cancels the class. Refunds minus the processing fees up to seven days before class begins. No refunds after that time.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

AAV takes precautions to provide a safe environment and our instructors are educated in providing options for individual limitations.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions.

Cost: $73

Date: Saturday, October 25th

Time: 6:00-8:30pm

Level: Adult Beginner

Instructor: Lindsey Samotis

Class Notes: Please bring an apron or smock to get a little messy.

Class Description: Enjoy a complementary glass of wine (or a soda) and make your own ring dish on the wheel!

In this beginner friendly class you’ll learn to center clay and create a small ring or trinket dish.

Makes a great date night or solo date night!

All clay and tools will be provided.

Glaze Day to be determined during class.

Class Disclaimer:

Full refunds if AAV cancels the class. Refunds minus the processing fees up to seven days before class begins. No refunds after that time.

Creations must be picked up within four months of the class.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

AAV takes precautions to provide a safe environment and our instructors are educated in providing options for individual limitations.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions.

Cost: $65.00

Date: Sunday, October 26th

Time: 3:00-5:30pm

Level: Adult Beginner

Instructor: Lindsey Samotis

Class Description: This two and a half hour workshop is designed to give registrants instruction on successfully using a potter's wheel.  Each registrant will choose one creation to have kiln dried and then to glaze and complete to take home.  

- Learn Mud Room basics including emergency procedures, room rules, and clean up expectations.

- Learn to cut & prepare your clay for the wheel

- Watch a demo of correct usage of the wheel with guided discussion of what is happening. Then use wheel time to get the feel of the clay and to create your form

- Learn to trim, and texturize your piece in preparation for glazing.

All materials and supplies will be there for you. Registration includes the supplies and materials, wheel time and two firings in the kiln.

Disclaimer:

Full refunds if AAV cancels the class. Refunds minus the processing fees up to seven days before class begins. No refunds after that time.

Creations must be picked up within four months of the class.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

AAV takes precautions to provide a safe environment and our instructors are educated in providing options for individual limitations.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions.

Saturday, November 1       1:00-2:30pm

Ages 14+

Max is 12 registrants

Join experienced guitarist and instructor, Brian Curran for a relaxing afternoon exploring and experiencing improvisation! (No instruments necessary, but they are certainly welcome.)

• Discover how improvisation can enrich your musical journey and transform your performance.                                                                     
• Unlock your creativity in this dynamic class focused on the art of musical improvisation.                                                                             
• Students will explore techniques for spontaneous composition, listening skills, and musical interaction.                                                   
• Participants will gain confidence responding to musical ideas as they arise. Both while practicing alone or playing with others.                           
• No prior improvisation experience is required; all levels and all instruments are welcome.                                                                          
• This class will encourage experimentation and personal expression in a supportive environment.

Come join the creativity and fun!!

Full refunds if AAV cancels the class. Refunds minus the processing fees up to seven days before class begins. No refunds after that time.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions.

Cost: $150

Dates: 

1. Saturday, Nov. 1st

2. Saturday, Nov. 15th

3. Saturday, Nov. 29th

Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm

Level: Adults

Instructor: Emily Binard

Class Description:

Learn to create molds using stoneware clay for use in ceramic handbuilding. Pleasenote: this class involves 3 class sessions spaced 2 weeks apart, 1.5 hours long each.

First session we will create the molds using small objects and clay tools, utilizing pressure and carving techniques.

The second session we will use the bisque firedmolds to create decorative tiles, demonstrating their images.

The final session we willglaze the fired tiles we made with the clay molds.

The glazed pieces will be fired oncemore before being available for pickup. The 2 week intervals allow time for the clay todry and be fired before the next session.

Class Disclaimer:

Full refunds if AAV cancels the class. Refunds minus the processing fees up to seven days before class begins. No refunds after that time.

Creations must be picked up within four months of the class.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

AAV takes precautions to provide a safe environment and our instructors are educated in providing options for individual limitations.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions.

Cost: $65.00

Date: Sunday, November 2nd

Time: 11:00a-1:30pm

Level: Adult Beginner

Instructor: Lindsey Samotis

Class Description: This two and a half hour workshop is designed to give registrants instruction on successfully using a potter's wheel.  Each registrant will choose one creation to have kiln dried and then to glaze and complete to take home.  

- Learn Mud Room basics including emergency procedures, room rules, and clean up expectations.

- Learn to cut & prepare your clay for the wheel

- Watch a demo of correct usage of the wheel with guided discussion of what is happening. Then use wheel time to get the feel of the clay and to create your form

- Learn to trim, and texturize your piece in preparation for glazing.

All materials and supplies will be there for you. Registration includes the supplies and materials, wheel time and two firings in the kiln.

Disclaimer:

Full refunds if AAV cancels the class. Refunds minus the processing fees up to seven days before class begins. No refunds after that time.

Creations must be picked up within four months of the class.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

AAV takes precautions to provide a safe environment and our instructors are educated in providing options for individual limitations.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions.

Cost: $150

Dates: Wednesday's, November 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th

Time: 1:00-3:30pm

Level: Adult Intermediate

Instructor: Jan Wachowski

Class Description:

This wheel class is designed for individuals who have some experience with throwing on the pottery wheel and want to focus on extending your pottery skills.

The class fee includes your time in the Mud Room, instruction and guidance, a bag of clay, kiln time, and glazes. 

Class Disclaimer:

Full refunds if AAV cancels the class. Refunds minus the processing fees up to seven days before class begins. No refunds after that time.

Creations must be picked up within four months of the class.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

AAV takes precautions to provide a safe environment and our instructors are educated in providing options for individual limitations.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions.

November 8    9:30am-12:00 noon

Instructor - Linda J. Kane

Adults 18+

Max 10 

Join us for a friendly, hands-on workshop that explores the playful magic of gelli plate printing. This class is a follow-up to the Monotype Printing session and is designed for makers who want to deepen their printing skills and experiment with layered color, texture, and mark-making. However, no formal prerequisites are required and newcomers will be comfortable.

You will gain familiarity with basic gelli plate techniques. No matter what level of experience you have had, you will enjoy the fast moving and excitement of this process.

Over the morning you’ll

• practice building successful monotype prints,
• explore stencils and use simple texture making elements, and
• learn ways to create rich surface effects.

You will leave with several finished prints and ideas to continue at home, including three blank cards for you to embellish.

Expect relaxed instruction, plenty of experimentation, and friendly feedback in a supportive atmosphere. A welcome letter, materials list and any prep notes will be provided after registration.

No experience necessary – just come ready to explore!

All supplies are included. 

Limited spots available – sign up today and print your way into something beautiful!

Class Disclaimer:

Full refunds if AAV cancels the class. Refunds minus the processing fees up to seven days before class begins. No refunds after that time.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

AAV takes precautions to provide a safe environment and our instructors are educated in providing options for individual limitations.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions.