Artist Demonstrations
Join us throughout the weekend of the Festival to watch, learn, and create alongside the artists as they demonstrate their craft. It's a unique opportunity to witness their skills in action, ask questions, and even try your hand at creating something yourself. Don't miss out on this immersive experience celebrating art and creativity.
Megan Hammer
Booth Number:
GS34
Friday, June 26
Date:
Time:
11:30 a.m.
Join Megan as she demonstrates the wet-felting process of transforming wispy wool fiber into soft, strong felt using soapy water and friction.
Bill Lepak
Booth Number:
GS13
Friday, June 26
Date:
Time:
11:30 a.m.
Bill will be demonstrating the art of turning a bowl.
Amanda McGee
Booth Number:
LS5
Friday, June 26
Date:
Time:
1:00 p.m.
Amanda will demonstrate her process of creating a nostalgic acrylic painting.
Sebastian Sanchez-Falero
Booth Number:
EIA 5
Friday, June 26
Date:
Time:
2:00 p.m.
Sebastian will explain the process of collage realization with transparency prints of his photographs and mixed materials. There will be an interactive activity that visitors can try too.
Megan Johnson
Booth Number:
LN38C
Friday, June 26
Date:
Time:
2:00 p.m.
Watch the beauty of wildlife appear as Megan paints with a pallet knife and brushes.
Heather Smith
Booth Number:
EIA 4
Friday, June 26
Date:
Time:
3:15 p.m.
Heather will demonstrate layering of media and her drawing techniques.
Wendy Franklin
Booth Number:
GN43C
Friday, June 26
Date:
Time:
4:00 p.m.
Watch Wendy demonstrate painting an abstract in oil.
Teresa Merriman
Booth Number:
LN19C
Saturday, June 27
Date:
Time:
11:30 a.m.
Teresa will be binding a leather journal.
Rachel Mentzer
Booth Number:
GS25
Saturday, June 27
Date:
Time:
11:30 a.m.
Rachel will demonstrate printing an intaglio collagraph plate and incorporating chine collé using Kozo paper. The demo will show inking, wiping, and printing the plate while layering paper to build color and texture in the final print.
Andy Rogers
Booth Number:
LS12C
Saturday, June 27
Date:
Time:
12:00 p.m.
Watch the magic of wheel throwing as Andy demonstrates his process of turning clay into art.
Laura Baring-Gould
Booth Number:
GS15C
Saturday, June 27
Date:
Time:
12:15 p.m.
Bronze artist Laura Baring-Gould will lead participants through a hands-on experience of working with thin copper sheets, natural potato chips, vinegar and sawdust patina to create personal medallions / talismans.
Alex Miller
Booth Number:
EIA 1
Saturday, June 27
Date:
Time:
2:00 p.m.
Join Alex as he shows his process of working with watercolor, ink and digital ink paintings.
Rebekah DeWild
Booth Number:
EIA 2
Saturday, June 27
Date:
Time:
2:45 p.m.
Join Rebekah to learn more about the process of both creating a watercolor painting and panel mounting techniques.
Shawn Zhan
Booth Number:
EIA 3
Saturday, June 27
Date:
Time:
3:45 p.m.
Are you curious about the process of photo editing? Join Shawn as he walks through the editing and enhancement of an image, from raw capture to final artwork.
Xavier Nuez
Booth Number:
GN41C
Saturday, June 27
Date:
Time:
4:30 p.m.
Xavier will show guests how he hand light locations at night during long exposures.
Angie Spears
Booth Number:
LS3
Sunday, June 28
Date:
Time:
11:30 a.m.
Angie will demonstrate the process of using a pyrography pen to burn away layers of ink, exposing the gesso beneath and creating white outlines and textured details in the final piece.
Gavin Otteson
Booth Number:
LS9
Sunday, June 28
Date:
Time:
12:00 p.m.
Gavin will introduce guests to the unique and versatile properties of gouache while demonstrating his techniques.
Kristin Gruenberger
Booth Number:
GS30
Sunday, June 28
Date:
Time:
12:00 p.m.
Join Kristin to watch her create whimsical hand built ceramic toys and miniatures.
Glenn Woods
Booth Number:
LS6C
Sunday, June 28
Date:
Time:
1:00 p.m.
Glenn Woods will be doing a basic throwing demonstration and encouraging children and adults to participate.
Josh Cote
Booth Number:
GS27C
Sunday, June 28
Date:
Time:
2:00 p.m.
Josh will work on one of his wire sculptures while providing an overview of his process, tools, materials, and technique.
Colleen Riley
Booth Number:
LN8
Sunday, June 28
Date:
Time:
3:00 p.m.
Colleen will be demonstrating her glaze layering techniques on pottery. She will also present tips for ceramic artists on what types of glazes have the greatest potential for layering success.