doll making

Join mixed media artist Renee Boardman in this multi-week workshop to create fabulous mixed media dolls and puppets. The class will begin in the clay studio making heads, which will be fired and glazed, then the group will meet in the craft room to complete their dolls using found objects, wood, fabric, etc. This is a great introduction to hand sculpting with clay on a small scale. Participants are invited to bring their own special materials to work with, but plenty of inspiration will be supplied!

The class meets every Saturday during the month of February from 9-11am

To purchase a ticket, click on the +icon next to the ticket you wish to buy to select the number of tickets, then click on the “get tickets” button.

 

make a zine!

Pearl City Clay House is excited to announce a series of FREE community workshops at the Prendergast Library,  funded by the Murray L. Bob Educational Initiative.

The second of these workshops, to create a zine, will take place on June 7th.

What IS a zine?

ZINE (n): pronounced “zeen” A zine is a self-published, non-commercial print-work that is typically produced in small, limited batches.  Zines are created and bound in many DIY ways, but traditionally editions are easily reproduced—often by crafting an original “master flat,” and then photocopying, folding, and stapling the pages into simple pamphlets.  Zines may also be sewn, taped, glued—or even exist in unbound and other non-folio formats.  The main rule is that there are no rules! Zines can touch on a variety of topics from music and art, to politics, sexuality, humor and personal memoir.  Their content may be written, drawn, printed, collaged, or any other form of combining words and imagery—a zine’s structure may be narrative, journalistic, comic-like, or completely abstract.

Our resident book and paper artist, Deb Eck, will guide participants as they learn a little about the history of zines, examine a few examples from her collection, and experiment with a variety of single sheet folded book forms, and a simple sewn structure. Then we will dive in, and using drawing, collage, and mixed media techniques, we will create one. The evening will culminate in copying and sharing our zines with each other in a zine swap.

While the events are free, space is limited, and you must register by calling 716-484-7135, ext. 226 or by emailing programs@prendergastlibrary.org. 

Mixed Media paint & sip

Join our program director Deb Eck at the studio of local painter, Susan Guttierrez, for a messy mixed media evening of fun! We will be making a fall themed mixed media canvas, featuring all your favorite autumn colors, along with a painted pumpkin and a message of gratitude and thanks. No art experience needed for this follow-along, paint and sip style evening!

Bring your friends and your own beverage – we will supply everything else!

Space is very limited! Reserve your spot today! Book your ticket HERE.

Class Guide

  • Root

    Beginner level classes suitable for everyone.

  • Shoot

    Ready for a little more of a challenge?

    These classes build on skills from root level classes – but may still be suitable for those with little experience. Not sure if the class is for you, just ask us.

  • Bloom

    Get ready to REALLY grow your skills!

    Classes for students with experience. Our teaching artists will identify what skills you should already have. If you are unsure if a class is for you, please ask, we’d be happy to help you!