Making a Coptic Stitch Watercolor/ Sketch Book

This workshop will guide students through the process of making a coptic stitch book with watercolor paper, although other types of paper would work as well. Coptic stitch binding allows a book to open flat and provides a comfortable work surface, which is great for working en plein air. It also provides the opportunity to customize a sketchbook in terms of preferred scale and paper.

Open to all Levels

Online Tools: Opportunities for Artists

Join our comprehensive 2-day online workshop designed to help artists discover and seize opportunities.
This onsite session will guide you through identifying and applying for calls for entries, artist residencies, grants, and more. You will learn techniques for researching and finding opportunities that align with your artistic goals, understand the application process, and how to tailor your submissions. The workshop will also cover the essential materials you need to have ready, including images of your artwork with captions, an artist statement, a bio, and a CV.
Day 1 will focus on an overview of available opportunities, research strategies, and creating and organizing application materials.
Day 2 will delve into crafting compelling applications, selecting and presenting your best work, and providing personalized feedback on your materials.

Online Tools: Intro to AI for Artists

This online workshop will focus on using chatbots and Grammarly to enhance your writing skills, generate innovative ideas for your artwork compositions, and support your research efforts.

You will learn techniques on how chatbots can provide instant feedback, brainstorm ideas, assist in researching new concepts, and act as creative partners.
Additionally, discover how Grammarly can help refine your artist statements, bios, and other written content.
Explore how these tools can assist your artistic process, enabling you to communicate your vision more effectively, find inspiration for your next piece, and conduct thorough research to support your creative projects.

Online Tools: Social Media

This online workshop is designed for artists looking to enhance their social media presence in a practical and effective way to increase visibility.

You will explore the importance of visual storytelling on Instagram to attract your audience and showcase your work. Additionally, you’ll learn how to use Facebook's extensive user base to promote your art and connect with potential collectors.

We will also cover how to enhance your professional presence on LinkedIn and unleash your creativity on Pinterest to drive traffic to your portfolio. By the end of this workshop, you will be equipped with essential tools and strategies to thrive in the ever-evolving social media landscape, helping you elevate your online presence and effectively share your artistic vision with the world.

Online Tools: Artist Website

Join us for a 6-day onsite workshop focused on creating and improving your artist website.
Whether you're starting from scratch or updating an existing site, you’ll be guided step by step. Learn how to build a professional-looking website using platforms like SquareSpace, Wix, or Icompendium that reflects your artistic vision, showcases your work but also tells your story and makes it easy for viewers to connect with you.
You will need to bring good quality images of your artwork, artwork captions (Titles, medium, and dimensions H x W x D), artist’s statement, and a bio or CV.
If you’re updating an existing site, make sure you have full admin access.

This is fast paced workshop and basic computer proficiency is required.

Working with Paper Pulp Workshop Series

This workshop is an introduction to the endless possibilities of making workswith paper pulp. This 2- day hands-on workshop will provide an opportunity for students to explore and experience new approaches to working with paper fibers in both the two-dimensional and three-dimensional form. A variety of techniques and materials will be explored in each workshop including working with unusual fibers, using adhesives and casting with paper. Papermaking tools and some demonstration materials are included.

All levels of experience are welcome.