2024 Classes and Workshops
In-Person and Online
This year, Karen will be teaching an in-person workshop at
Fiber College in Searsport, Maine.
An on-demand online course is in the works. To stay up to date with offerings, please sign up for the newsletter.
Theme for 2024
“Creative Practices That Connect us to Nature”
Classes and Workshops
Touchstone Retreats
September 4-8, 2024
Makers Guild of Maine and Fiber College have launched their new educational model - Touchstone Retreats
September 4-8, 2024
I am thrilled to be teaching a 5-day workshop in Searsport, Maine this fall. The model for this workshop is a bit different than most. There will be plenty of time for one-on-one consultation and mentoring, walks along the shore, and meaningful discussion. And, of course, lots of learning, but at a slower pace.
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Learn Papermaking
We will take a deep dive into papermaking. All techniques and materials are easily adaptable for your home studio. You will learn skills such as sheet making, pouring, and dip forms. Learn to foage, cook, beat, and form sheets from local plant materals.
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Print on Oriental Paper
Learn how to set your editing software for printing on fine art, handmade, and oriental papers. We will have printers available for making prints in real time. Alternative print processes such as photo transfews will also be explored.
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Make Paper Sculpture
Take your personal artwork that you have made in class or brought from home and create art in 3_D. You will learn how to make armatures and explore several oriental processes for sculpting, strengthening, and shape.