Press Releases 2009
March "Winter Weekends"
CONTACT: Janet Peterson, Marketing and Public
Relations
TEL: (856) 825-6800, Ext.
108
E-MAIL: jpeterson@wheatonarts.org
MILLVILLE, NJ – WheatonArts’ “Winter Weekends,” a
series of classes, demonstrations and interactive activities for children and
their families, continue every Saturday and Sunday through March 28.
In
March the following hands-on activities are free and take place in The Gallery
of Fine Craft.
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“Nature Craft Series” – Saturdays only. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities include
pine cone feeders, Huichol Indian (Mexican) stick weaving, seed and bean
mosaics, Native American dream catcher from the Ojibwa culture, gourd
creatures, fruit and vegetable stamping, and planting seeds in decorated pots.
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Selected Hands-On Activities – Saturdays and Sundays. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities
include crayon and non-toxic stamps and markers, make-your-own bracelet,
decorate a spiral mobile/spinner, tissue paper craft, still life in “Sketchers
Corner,” origami crane and origami box, duct tape wallet, and make-your-own
greeting card.
The
following “fee-based” workshops begin at 2 p.m. and last 45 minutes to an hour
in length. Class sizes are limited. No pre-registration. Member discounts do
not apply for these workshops.
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March 7 – Painting On Glass with Trish Dufford. Ages 12 and up.Cost: $18.00 per
person. Learn about the different materials, techniques, and methodologies on
painting on glass. A hands-on project to take with you will be part of the
painting on glass experience.
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March 8 – Designing Paper Beads with Deb DiMarco. Ages 12 and up. Cost: $12.00 per
person. Design your own
beads from newspapers, magazines, gift wrap paper and paper bags (that will
look like “real” wood). Learn the techniques of rolling, shaping, painting and
embellishing. Make something beautiful from recycled old paper. Beads can be
used to make chokers, pendants, bracelets and home decorations.
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March 14 – Introduction
to Polymer Beadmaking with Daryl Abeling. Ages 9 and up. Cost: $12.00 per person. Learn how to create beautiful
ornamental beads from polymer clay. This beginner’s class introduces the basic
materials, tools and techniques for beadmaking. Students will take home unfired
beads with instructions for firing and finishing.
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March 15 – Introduction To Bead Necklaces with Noele Alampi and Lori Johns.
Ages 16 and up. Cost: $15.00 per person. This class will teach the basics of
designing and creating a bead necklace. Participants will learn how to use the
basic tools of jewelry making such as flat nose pliers, round nose pliers and
side cutters, and many techniques and skills including stringing, crimping,
adding findings and closing a necklace. Bring your own beads. Handblown glass
beads made by WheatonArts artists will be available for purchase for your
jewelry designs. A great starter class for those who have always wanted to make
jewelry.
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March 21 – Ukrainian Pysanka (Easter Egg
Decorating) with Stephanie Hrychowian.
Ages 12 and up. Cost: $12.00 per person. A pysanka
is a Ukrainian Easter egg, decorated using a written-wax resist (batik)
method. The pysanka, the art of the decorated egg in Ukrainia, is an
ancient art. Designs differ from regions throughout the Ukraine. Students will
learn about the unique symbols, patterns and vibrant colors used in pysanka.
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March 22 – Fused Glass Tiles with Deb DiMarco. Ages 10 and up. Cost: $25.00
per person. By using colorful flat glass along with
an assortment of glass stringers, powders and frits, each student will have the
opportunity to discover the versatility of this medium and explore their own
inner vision. Designed for those who have little or no experience in fusing,
DiMarco, from the Carlisle School of Glass Art, will teach students how to cut
and assemble glass to be kiln-fired into an artistic panel. Students will be
working on small scale projects such as a 4”to 6” tiles. Students are
encouraged to bring design ideas to class and will be assisted in finding a
path to bring their ideas to fruition. Although note paper is available, it is
suggested that students bring a notebook and pencil for sketching and recording
the processes covered in class. Projects cannot be taken home. Tiles need time
to fuse and cool. Students can make arrangements to pick up their project or have
it shipped for a cost of $5.50.
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March 28 – Create A Glass Stepping Stone with Janice
Olivio. Ages 12 and up. Cost: $12.00 per person. Students will design a glass mosaic pattern or image
for a stepping stone. Mixing concrete, finishing, and other design applications
will be covered. Once cured, the hands-on project can be used outdoors. Stepping
stones need a few days to cure. Students can make arrangements to pick up their
project or have it shipped for a cost of $5.50.
For
more information about the “Winter Weekends” classes and activities call
WheatonArts at
800-998-4552
or 856-825-6800, extension 113, or visit online at www.wheatonarts.org.
In
March WheatonArts is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WheatonArts
offers free admission during these three months only. It is free to shop and
stoll. The Museum of American Glass and all of the museum stores are open. The Glass,
Pottery and Flameworking Studios and Down Jersey Folklife Center are closed during
these three months. They will reopen April 1 when WheatonArts returns to its
six-day operating schedule.
For
more information about WheatonArts, call 1-800-998-4552 or 856-825-6800, or
visit online at www.wheatonarts.org.
WheatonArts
strives to ensure the accessibility of its exhibitions, events and programs to
all
persons
with disabilities. Provide two weeks notice for special accommodations.
Funding
has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the
Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the
Arts, by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Geraldine R.
Dodge Foundation. WheatonArts received funding through a grant from the New
Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism.
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