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Live Action Hands-on Demonstrations
Learn How a Master Craftsman Creates

Sandra Jean Coldren
Booth #101

Sandra Jean Coldren will demonstrate how she creates her theorem paintings using tools from the past and present. A series of stencils and precise brushwork are used to produce a traditional painting generally depicting a still life on cloth or velvet. You will learn a minihistory of her art while learning more about Theorems.

{Sandra Jean Coldren}  
Robert DeWitt Jr.
Booth #100

Robert Dewitt will be creating hand-carved wooden spoons and bowls. Watch as he utilizes traditional hand tools and workbench in a step-by-step process of carving pieces that are as functional as they are beautiful.

{Robert DeWitt Jr.}
Holly Gage
Booth #220

Join Holly Gage, contemporary jewelry artisan of Gage Designs, as she demonstrates Precious Metal Clay and turns it into miniature works of wearable art. Fine Silver Metal Clay is real silver in a moldable state, and becomes a durable solid piece of jewelry with the heat of a torch or kiln. Come out and see for yourself how this magical transformation happens.

{Holly Gage}
Tom Laudenslager
Booth #202

Tom Laudenslager will demonstrate how he creates his hand built sculptural vessels made of stoneware clay. Each piece is inspired by actual Bosai trees. Observe him as he draws the image onto the vessel, carves away clay and works over the surface until it becomes detailed and textural. 

{Tom Laudenslager}
Chong Lim
Booth #T20

Chong and Judi Lim will be demonstrating how they create their beautifully embossed papers. Chong will be carving molds using a hammer, chisel and miniature electric tools. Sheets of paper are pressed into these molds, making an impression on the paper. The designs are then hand colored.

{Chong Lim}
Jim Schneider
Booth #169

Jim Schneider will show you how he "throws" clay on a wheel and manipulates it with his fingers to form functional objects. The steps after working on the wheel will also be discussed.

 
Kathleen Stingle
Booth #T33

Kathi Stingle will be demonstrating the process of painting folk art scenes inspired by 19th century muralists on wooden panels, boards, boxes, etc.  The preparation and finishing of surfaces may be discussed.

{Kathleen Stingle}
Steve Strouse
Booth #166

Salvaging most of his wood from trees around Central PA, Steve Strouse will show the traditional art of making shaker boxes. See how the sides or bands are soaked in hot water, then bent around oval forms and fastened together with copper tacks.

{Steve Strouse}
Denise Wilz
Booth #110

Denise Wilz will demonstrate the sgraffito (scratch) decorating technique used by the early Pennsylvania German potters.

{Denise Wilz}
Karen Wychock
Booth #228

Karen Wychock will explore the history and weaving of Traditional Shaker baskets. Every weave known today dates back to before written word. Working over molds, in the methods of the Shakers, Karen’s baskets are very traditional in both shape and materials.

{Karen Wychock}
Elizabeth Zipay
Booth #162

Elizabeth Zipay uses tatting, a form of lace-making, in a fresh and modern way, and it still allows the art to be displayed and easily identified as this beautiful old craft.  Watch as she forms beautiful patterns of open and closed space using thread, her hands and a shuttle.

{Elizabeth Zipay}  

 
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