MakerSphere NewsSeptember 7, 2022 |
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MakerSphere Expanded After School Program This academic year, the after school program has expanded to not only include a number of new classes, but also added a new location; Crossett Brook Middle School. Now, middle schoolers in grades 5 - 8 can go directly to a MakerSphere class at the end of their school day. New classes for middle schoolers include cooking, woodworking and upcycled/recycled art and products. Studio art and making are also still on the schedule. These classes will bring some new energy to the sustainability classrooms including the kitchen and wood shop which have seen little use in recent years. Classes for K through 4th grade will continue to be held at the Seminary building in Waterbury Center. This year, a new class solely for kindergarteners has been added. Other classes include one for grades 1 & 2 and two classes for grades 3 & 4. Unlike past years, parents can now register for any of five sessions throughout the academic year. Classes start next week but there is still time to register! |
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Intro to Painting; Understanding Color October 1 & 8 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This beginner acrylic painting class has an emphasis on color theory. Using only red, blue, and yellow, students will learn how to mix colors and work toward achieving a specific color. Students will complete a landscape painting using the skills and techniques learned in class. Fee: $155 includes all materials and a brush set & palette knife students keep. |
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Adult Intro to Clay; 4 Thursday Evenings
October 6 – 27 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Learn the basics of simple hand-built projects. Explore several construction techniques including pinch, coil, slab and extrusion. Aspects of drying, surface decoration, glazing and firing will also be introduced. This class is a prerequisite to wheel throwing and other clay classes. Fee: $170 includes 25 lbs. of clay, tool access, two hours of instruction weekly and virtually unlimited open studio access. |
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Using Underglaze Decals for Pottery
Surface Design - October 22 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Learn new options for surface decoration of your pottery pieces. In this workshop, students will learn to apply underglaze decals to bone dry greenware. Decals add an exciting decorative element to your pieces and come in an endless variety of designs and subjects. Fee: $75 includes $15 materials; decals. |
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Pottery Surface Decoration with Overglaze
Decals and Gold Luster
November 4 - 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Overglaze decals are applied to work that has already been bisque and glaze fired. Decals add an exciting decorative element to your pieces. After a brief discussion of using and firing overglaze decals, the instructor will demonstrate how to apply an overglaze transfer and provide tips and guidance for successful results. Fee: $60. Students must order their decals in advance. |
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MakerSphere Annual Meeting & ‘Vermonters at Work’ Gallery Exhibit
September 8th, 2022 Board Meeting 6:30 pm Annual Meeting Presentation 7:00 pm Social Mixer & Viewing of the Exhibit to follow at 201 Hollow Road, Waterbury Center Please join us to hear about MakerSphere’s growth and accomplishments over the past year. In addition, view the “Vermonters at Work” exhibit. This exhibit, curated by Sarah-Lee Terrat, features 19th century printed broadsides advertising Vermont inventions, early photos of Vermonters at work, antique tools and pieces of machinery, and paintings by Vermont artists. Exhibit also on display Saturday, September 10th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please RSVP for the meeting on the homepage of the MakerSphere website. |
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The Artists Among Us - Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception
September 13th - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Waterbury Public Library View a collection of works created by MakerSphere middle school students and instructors at the Waterbury Public Library. Please join us for a family-friendly event to see what some community artists have been up to. See a variety of artworks that include painting, drawing, collage, printing, and ceramics. Exhibits are on lower and upper levels. This exhibit will be on display September 1st through the end of October. |
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This event is sponsored by Bridgeside Books located at 29 Stowe Street in Waterbury. See their website at bridgesidebooks.com and also by The Tiny Acorn, a gift and toy shop located at 70 South Main Street in Waterbury. See their site at tinyacornvt.com Thank you to our sponsors! |
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MakerSphere is a 501(c)3 nonprofit which depends on support from people like you! Please consider helping us to continue our mission to build a community of artists and makers and to provide opportunities for people of all ages to grow and to build skills. Please click here to visit our support page to learn ways that you can help. Thank you for your support! |
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Our mission is dedicated to fostering creativity in our community by providing educational opportunities and workspace for all ages. We help people share their knowledge and build their creative skills in the arts, crafts and trades. |
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