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Fall 2013 Workshop Schedule

Fall 2013 Workshops currently available at STOLLOWEEN Studio,718 George Street in Midland Michigan.

Please call (989) 750-6457 or visit the studio to register.

Pumpkins, Zombies, Gargoyles and Tombstones…all in time for Halloween!

 

 

Pumpkins

Papier Mache Workshop

This is the last Pumpkin workshop for the 2013 Halloween season!

This is your chance to start building some great Jack O’Lantern props for Halloween. The September Pumpkin Workshop will allow participants to create their own large pumpkin complete with an elaborate carved face of their choosing. Past workshops have proven to be a very fun and enjoyable experience all while learning many different papier mache techniques.

This unique experience is recommended for those 12 years and older. The workshops can be physically demanding requiring participants to stand, kneel, lift and work in uncomfortable positions. Papier mache can be a bit messy so please dress accordingly. The class uses a variety of non-hazardous materials such as flour, glue and joint compound, as well as latex and acrylic paints.

Workshop cost is $100 per person which includes all tools and materials.

You are encouraged to bring your own drink and snack. Call (989) 750-6457 to register. Payment in the form of cash or check is due at the beginning of the first session. Class size is limited to 8 seats.

CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS.

 

 

 

Zombie Heads

Papier Mache Workshop

 

 

Back by popular demand, this is the final Zombie Workshop before Halloween!

Ever since I was a kid I loved zombies – I thought they were the best things ever and that was way before it was cool to like zombies.

Join us for four evenings of icky, sticky, rotted zombie building fun. Participants create their own life-sized severed zombie head using a variety of papier mache techniques and commonly found recycled items.

This unique experience is recommended for those 16 years and older. The workshops can be physically demanding requiring participants to stand, kneel,  lift and work in uncomfortable positions. Papier mache can be a bit messy so please dress accordingly. The class uses a variety of non-hazardous materials such as flour, glue and joint compound, as well as latex and acrylic paints.

Workshop cost is $100 per person which includes all tools and materials.

You are encouraged to bring your own drink and snack.  Call (989) 750-6457 to register. Payment in the form of cash or check is due at the beginning of the first session. Class size is limited to 8 seats.

CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS.

 

 

 

Gargoyles

Papier Mache Workshop

The biggest and most ambitious workshop ever, fifteen hours of prop building fun as you create a large 28 inch high Gargoyle. Over the course of five evenings you will build a complex armature and work with several different papier mache techniques to make a unique Gargoyle prop.

This workshop will be fun but also note that it will be a lot of work. Up to the challenge? Give us a call.

This unique experience is recommended for those 12 years and older. The workshops can be physically demanding requiring participants to stand, kneel,  lift and work in uncomfortable positions. Papier mache can be a bit messy so please dress accordingly. The class uses a variety of non-hazardous materials such as flour, glue and joint compound, as well as latex and acrylic paints.

Workshop cost is $125 per person which includes all tools and materials

You are encouraged to bring your own drink and snack.  Call (989) 750-6457 to register. Payment in the form of cash or check is due at the beginning of the first session. Class size is limited to 6 seats.

Monday, October 7th 6-9pm

Tuesday, October 8th 6-9pm

Wednesday, October 9th 6-9pm

Monday, October 14th 6-9pm

Wednesday, October 16th 6-9pm

 

 

 

Tombstones

Papier Mache Workshop

 

The first Tombstone Workshop was so much fun and produced such amazing results that another has been added for October.

Introducing the new STOLLOWEEN Papier Mache Tombstone Workshop, your chance to create a large, fully three dimensional and very creepy tombstone. During the workshop you will learn several different papier mache techniques along with methods to make engraved lettering, bevels, skull adornments, ornate designs, crack, spider webs and vines.

Students will need to supply their own large cardboard box and foam packaging materials and have access to a computer and printer for the tombstone lettering. Further details will be discussed when you call to register.

This unique experience is recommended for those 12 years and older. The workshops can be physically demanding requiring participants to stand, kneel,  lift and work in uncomfortable positions. Papier mache can be a bit messy so please dress accordingly. The class uses a variety of non-hazardous materials such as flour, glue and joint compound, as well as latex and acrylic paints.

Workshop cost is $100 per person which includes all tools and materials (except for the cardboard and foam packaging).

You are encouraged to bring your own drink and snack.  Call (989) 750-6457 to register. Payment in the form of cash or check is due at the beginning of the first session. Class size is limited to 6 seats.

Tuesday, October 15th  6-9pm

Thursday, October 17th  6-9pm

Tuesday, October 22nd  6-9pm

Thursday October 24th  6-9pm

Win a STOLLOWEEN Pumpkin!

 

Attention everyone living in the Midland, Michigan area, now through September 28th you have a chance to win a custom built STOLLOWEEN papier mache pumpkin.

 

Visit Sleepy Hollow Bookshop located at 22 Ashman Circle, Midland, Mi and pick up the rules and entry form.

 

The contest is simple, design a spooktacular pumpkin design and bring it back to the bookshop where it will be displayed and during the week of September 30th the public will vote on their favorite design.

 

The winner will receive a custom papier mache pumpkin based their design!

 

If you have never been to Sleepy Hollow Bookshop you are missing one of the coolest places in Midland, so stop in, browse the thousands and thousands of used books and get creative and submit an entry.

 

Good luck to all. Be creative and have fun! Please share this with all your Midland friends, I would love to see the Bookshop filled with creative pumpkin artwork!

New Tombstone and Pumpkin Classes

September 2013 Workshops currently available at STOLLOWEEN Studio,718 George Street in Midland Michigan.

Please call (989) 750-6457 or visit the studio to register.

 

 

Tombstones

Papier Mache Workshop

Introducing the new STOLLOWEEN Papier Mache Tombstone Workshop, your chance to create a large, fully three dimensional and very creepy tombstone. During the workshop you will learn several different papier mache techniques along with methods to make engraved lettering, bevels, skull adornments, ornate designs, crack, spider webs and vines.

Students will need to supply their own large cardboard box and foam packaging materials and have access to a computer and printer for the tombstone lettering. Further details will be discussed when you call to register.

This unique experience is recommended for those 12 years and older. The workshops can be physically demanding requiring participants to stand, kneel,  lift and work in uncomfortable positions. Papier mache can be a bit messy so please dress accordingly. The class uses a variety of non-hazardous materials such as flour, glue and joint compound, as well as latex and acrylic paints.

Workshop cost is $100 per person which includes all tools and materials (except for the cardboard and foam packaging).

You are encouraged to bring your own drink and snack.  Call (989) 750-6457 to register. Payment in the form of cash or check is due at the beginning of the first session. Class size is limited to 8 seats.

Class Currently in Progress.

 

 

 

Pumpkins

Papier Mache Workshop

This is the last Pumpkin workshop for the 2013 Halloween season!

This is your chance to start building some great Jack O’Lantern props for Halloween. The September Pumpkin Workshop will allow participants to create their own large pumpkin complete with an elaborate carved face of their choosing. Past workshops have proven to be a very fun and enjoyable experience all while learning many different papier mache techniques.

This unique experience is recommended for those 12 years and older. The workshops can be physically demanding requiring participants to stand, kneel, lift and work in uncomfortable positions. Papier mache can be a bit messy so please dress accordingly. The class uses a variety of non-hazardous materials such as flour, glue and joint compound, as well as latex and acrylic paints.

Workshop cost is $100 per person which includes all tools and materials.

You are encouraged to bring your own drink and snack. Call (989) 750-6457 to register. Payment in the form of cash or check is due at the beginning of the first session. Class size is limited to 8 seats.

Tuesday, September 24th   6-9pm

Thursday, September 26th   6-9pm

Tuesday, October 1st    6-9pm

Thursday, October 3rd    6-9pm

Time To Make Pumpkins!

The Great Pumpkin

Papier Mache Workshop

Tuesday, July 23rd.   6pm – 9pm

Thursday, July 25th.   6pm – 9pm

Tuesday, July 30th.   6pm – 9pm.

Thursday, August 1st. 6pm – 9pm

 

This is your chance to start building some great Jack O’Lantern props for Halloween. The July Pumpkin Workshop will allow participants to create their own large pumpkin complete with an elaborate carved face of their choosing. Past workshops have proven to be a very fun and enjoyable experience all while learning many different papier mache techniques.

 

This unique experience is recommended for those 16 years and older. The workshops can be physically demanding requiring participants to stand, kneel, lift and work in uncomfortable positions. Papier mache can be a bit messy so please dress accordingly. The class uses a variety of non-hazardous materials such as flour, glue and joint compound, as well as latex and acrylic paints.

 

Workshop cost is $100 per person which includes all tools and materials.

 

You are encouraged to bring your own drink and snack. No alcoholic beverages please. Call (989) 750-6457 to register. Payment is due at the first class. Class is limited to 8 seats.

Sir Rip D. Fleshkin

This pumpkin was the most creative concept winner in the 2nd Annual Build Me A Pumpkin contest held on the STOLLOWEEN Facebook page.

 

Introducing Sir Rip D. Fleshkin designed by Breck Torres and Dustin Obermeyer. 

 

Fun concept to turn the stem into arms and hands, during the build I decided to remove one of the fingers because it seemed to work better.

 

Sir Rip also features removable eyeballs which can be displayed during the day and removed at night to allow the light to shine through the eye holes.

 

 

 

Charles McScardeylantern

This pumpkin was the random drawing winner in the 2nd Annual Build Me A Pumpkin contest held on the STOLLOWEEN Facebook page.

 

Introducing Charles McScardeylantern designed by Jasper Anderson.

 

Charles mcScardeylantern was a very fun build, especially the rotted side which was achieved by soaking blue shop towels in papier mache paste.

 

The pumpkin also features five large black flies which can be repositioned or removed if desired.

Great Pumpkin Workshop

 

Class Description:

 

Spend four fun filled evenings at Legacy Art Studio and Gallery in Midland Michigan creating your very own papier mache pumpkin.

 

Scott A. Stoll will teach you a variety of techniques and lead you through the process of building an incredible pumpkin using your own design.

 

The class is fun, fast paced and chances are good you will make a few new friends during the process.

 

All tools and materials are supplied and no experience is required.

 

Time and Dates: 

 

Tuesday, September 27th 6-9pm

Thursday, September 29th  6-9pm

Tuesday, October 4th 6-9pm

Thursday, October 6th 6-9pm

 

Cost: $95.00 per person. 


Registration:

 

To register please contact Hannah Manges at 989-835-1655

Legacy Art Studio and Gallery,  716 George Street, Midland, Michigan

 

Disclaimer:

 

The Great Pumpkin Workshop is recommended for ages 12 and older. Participants will need to use a variety of tools such as scissors, sharp blades and hot glue guns. The class is physical requiring standing, bending and lifting during each three hour session. Please wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing. The workshop uses wheat flour, drywall joint compound, white glue and latex paint and may be unsuitable for those sensitive to these materials.

 


 

 

 

 

Looks Like More Pumpkins…..

 

 

This year I told myself I was not creating anymore papier mache pumpkins…none, nadda, zip, zero.

 

As always my plans change during the course of the year…need to be flexible.

 

First off I will be teaching a papier mache workshop in late September, four sessions teaching the techniques required to make a pumpkin from a trash bag and recycled materials.

 

 

I’m working on the course description and details but will tell you that the classes will be offered at Legacy Art Studio and Gallery in Midland, Michigan.

 

Legacy is a great place with a good vibe, check them out if you live in the Midland area, you can also check them out on Facebook.

 

The second reason I’m making more pumpkins is that I’ve had requests for more tortured pumpkins…so I’ve got about 20 in the works that will be offered in my Etsy Shop in a few weeks.

 

And finally I will be making two more pumpkins for the winners of the “Build Me A Pumpkin” contest held on my STOLLOWEEN Facebook page.  

 

 

You can find the details on www.torturedpumpkins.com .

 

Plans change.

 

Stay tuned for information on the upcoming workshop.