2010 Workshop Schedule
Beyond the Masks
Workshop Series
Workshop #1
Stories behind the Mask
Workshop #2
World Culture Mask (Pit fire)
Contents on this page:
Workshop Schedule/Description
Registration for Workshops
Workshop Photos
2010 Summer Schedule
Workshop #1 Stories behind the mask
June 25-27 (Full) completed- See photos below
July 9-11 Full completed - Photos below
July 16-18 - Full completed
Aug. 6-8
Aug. 13-15
Fall Workshop Schedule
Workshop # 1 Stories behind the mask
Sept. 24-26
Oct.1-3 Held in Boston
Oct. 8-10 Held in Boston
Workshop #2 World culture Masks (Pit fire)
Sept. 10-12
Sept. 17-19
(rescheduled from August dates due to busy
summer activity at Dillion Beach)
Out of State Workshops can be scheduled. Please call for details. Price may vary due to travel expenses and facilities availablity.
Workshop # 1 Stories Behind the Mask
Delight in telling the many stories that have shaped your life through working on your own life sculpture. At some point you will find yourself going beyond the masks you have worn over the years discovering how these masks have protected, guided and developed the you this is looking at your image during the weekend. You will be working in clay, finishing with clay slips and paints, primarily, then additional materials will be added to complete the work. You can bring treasured mementos adding them to your mask and/or gather others on the nature walks. This workshop begins Friday, 9am and is completed Sunday afternoon. There will be an open studio day offered the following week if more time is needed to finish your piece. Detailed schedule of workshop agenda will be emailed upon registration. A fabulous breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack is provided daily. Special dietary needs can be requested. You need only bring your creative willingness and adventurous spirit. Consider this a creative retreat.
$245.00
Workshop price includes clay materials, firing cost, daily breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks
Workshop #2 World Culture Masks
(Pit fire)
We will explore the world of mask making through different cultures that treasure this art form. This workshop can explore your heritage or one you have found yourself drawn to. Using your image, we will create 2 small masks taken from your image. Research is a necessity here, so prepare to come with photos, mementos, travel experiences, stories, if you have them. One mask will be hand painted with clay slips, the other will be burnished for the pit fire which will take place on Saturday. The workshop begins on Friday. 9:00 am and is completed Sunday afternoon Also, provided daily will be a healthy breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks. This is an exciting workshop with surprises galore, especially when pit firing. Its a grand day at the beach, great conversation with exceptional people, good food and excitement around the pit when your pieces are pulled from the ashes. This will be a creative, working retreat, especially at the beach. . .We have to dig the pit!
$245
Workshop price includes clay materials, firing cost, daily breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks
I look forward to sharing this experience with you.
Scroll down for details of registration and photos of past workshops.
How to register
Please download the form below to register for your desired workshop if paying by check. Otherwise, if paying by credit card fill out the Contact me form on the Contact Rebecca page, noting the workshop you would like to take. For your security, I will call you and run the card directly from the studio. You will be sent detailed information for the weekend of your workshop upon registration.
Your place is reserved when fee is paid.
Cancellation policy: There will be a $50 cancellation fee if canceling within two weeks of scheduled workshop. Refund of total fee minus the $50 will be given back if I can fill the space within that two weeks. Otherwise, we can reschedule another weekend for you.
(Payment arrangements prior to workshop can be discussed)
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me.
707-874-1067
Additional registration form if paying by check
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Workshop participants Creating
Workshop #1 Stories behind the mask
The fabulous 8 women and myself, who attended the "Stories behind the mask" workshop June 25-27
(Two amazing sisters, four creative friends, a visitor from afar, a sculptor and a painter)
Our first brave man attends the
July 9-11 Workshop
with his beautiful daughter, five amazing women and myself.
The first step. . .taking the impression of your image. And yes, the nose holes are left open and you can breathe! This process only takes about 12 to 15 minutes. It is like having a facial!
(Suzannes masks)
June - 2010
Next, the filling of the mold. You get your hands in clay as you hold your image securely letting your hands press the clay into the negative.
The masks are pulled from the mold and the work begins. Cleaning, detailing, creating upon.
Yes, you get to look at yourself all weekend! It is amazing what you will see.
Phyllis & Cynthia working on their masks.(June -2010)
I will work with you on different techniques. However, you will be let loose to create wildly and with an adventurous spirit. Trust me, you love it.
(Aug. 2009)
Into the kilns they go!
The firing is an overnight process!
So, I am tending to your pieces throughout the evening.
. . . . And yes, we eat!!!
Breaks for lunch are as creative as playing in the clay. Conversations light up with discoveries and ideas for the work ahead or venture into contributing to the world in some amazing way!
Phyllis discovers creativity in making her spectacular organic wrap as she and others enjoy lunch in the garden.
You will never go hungry or thirsty during your time with us! Just ask Donna!
June (2010)
This day, afternoon snacks of assorted special cheeses, nuts, procuitto, figs
and yes, chocolate were be served. Then we were treated to Champagne to enhance the
experience! Thank you, Suzanne
Suzanne Edminster, our painter creating on her mask.
Our own Meryl Streep!
Now, back to creating!
Marilyn goes for it with wild, creative abandonment!
June - 2010
Marilyn's Masterpiece
Testimony
" This workshop was fantastic on so many levels. As a 64 year old woman, I know the experience of aging, and this workshop and the opportunity to confront and accept my image, in real time, felt like a "Right of Passage". I do feel like I have been through the fire and have arrived fully present, in one strong piece, on the other side. I have come face to face with myself as I never have before. What a gift.
As an artist, I am totally inspired. I say "am" because what I got from this workshop is still spinning in my head. It was a much needed press to be outside of my comfort zone and I feel renewed and recharged with vision. Another great gift. I felt totally taken care of, in every way. All my needs were met with grace and love. It really was an amazing weekend and Rebecca is not only a gifted artist, but a very gifted teacher.
Rebecca, thank you so very much!"
Marilyn Radzat
Sculptor
Tamara was on a mission to tell a story. . .her personal story. My greatest joy was seeing her face light up each time I pulled the pieces from the mold. She so enjoyed this process, we all were inspired by her enthusiasm!
June - 2010
and we loved having Coffee at the workshop!
Patricia's discoveries about herself captivated the group as she ventures into creating beyond her mask.
(June 2010)
Cynthia and her sister Donna did the workshop together. Both uniquely different but what an experience of love between two sisters.
(June 2010)
Cynthia and Donna working together.
Corrine brought such a sweetness to the group with that constant smile and warm, gentle nature. We were blessed.
June - 2010
Phyllis designing on her mask.
Phyllis relaxes in between the creative madness to call home and check on those precious wolf hounds which can be seen in the patch work on her overalls.
(June 2010)
" . . . I can honestly say this was an "aha" moment for me. I feel I can do anything and try anything. I may not be the next Da Vinci, but I sure have fun with it. At 61, my boundaries are expanded and I will use this experience to go beyond my comfort zone again. I would recommend Rebecca's workshop to anyone and everyone. You may discover some masks you didn't know you have and let go of other masks that are no longer serving you well. But above all, you will definitely enjoy yourself! yourself! "
Jenelle
Legal assistant
Leela working on details in her masks
(Aug. 2009)
Leela decorates her mask with crystals and sacred symbols meaningful to her.
Lea and Amy work on their pieces in the Aug. 2009 workshop.
Peg marvels at the work she has done and poses with herself happily!
(Aug. 2009)
Testimony
Rebecca is a gifted artist, passionate artists' midwife and patient teacher. Through her skillful and practiced hands, her very warm heart and encouragement, I was able to create what I consider a life changing fine art piece of my face. And that is only the beginning. Throughout the workshop - before, during and after each day - something wonderful and mysterious was working in me. I came to new realizations- a knowing that has healed me on many levels. I embraced my mother, my ancestral heritage, and myself, in a field of forgiveness, tenderness and exquisite love. The synergy of the group was electrifying and was facilitated by Rebecca's calm and penetrating questions about what is behind and beyond the mask . It is a once in a lifetime experience, not to be missed by anyone curious about themselves and the mystery of life. Well worth twice the price.
Peg Rogers, M.Ed., M.A. Psych.
Sacred Self Center, LLC
At workshop's end, we linger, cry, hug and promise not to be out of touch. We have all gone "beyond" what we thought would happen.
I am always astonished at the openness of the groups. You are safe here in this ole barn and what is created here is more than a mask made of clay.
So, if you are curious, come join me and those who choose that same weekend with you for an adventure "beyond the masks!"
Workshop # 2 World Culture Masks
(Pit fire)
Mask is taken of Charlotte
Working on her mask for the pitfire.
Smooth stones are used to burnish the clay to give it a soft luster. It is fired at a lower temperature to keep that more sophisticated, polished look.
Off to the Dillion Beach for the Pit fire. Barbara gathers seaweed for the firing. The salt and the minerals make for amazing results. The masks await the firing!
After the pit is dug, a layer of saw dust covers the bottom and the pieces are placed in. Layer after layer goes on top of the pieces (seaweed, oxides, cow dung, kindling, paper, wood )
Yes, I gather dung for your firing! Only the finest!
The fire is lit and the wait begins!
Lunch is served, walks on the beach are
taken and great conversations enjoyed while
we wait.
Masks emerge from the ashes and are ready to take back to the studio for embellishing.
Lori begins the embellishing after applying a small amount of clear shoe polish to the mask to give it a more intense luster and bring the color out a bit.
One of my pieces from that Pit fire embellished with leather, silver buttons and handmade beads.
I know you will have an
weekend creating beautiful art.
Come join us for an extraordinary adventure in discovering
You!
