From September 22- 30, we invite each member to join us for a week-long celebration to commemorate 30 years of sharing Art. Artsbridge members have collaborated and shared their love of art through various styles, media and meaningful messages with the greater area over these past years. Our members make this organization the amazing group we are today. We hope to see each of you soon and meet our newest members!
~SCHEDULE OF EVENTS~
Saturday, Sept 23~ Mold Making Workshop
Thursday, Sept 28~ Member’s Social at Chive Cafe’, Lambertville
Friday, Sept 29~ Paint with the Artsbridge River Rats
Saturday, Sept 30~ARTSBRIDGE 30th ANNIVERSARY PICNIC!
Mold Making Basics Workshop
Sometimes, the most innovation comes from a mold
NEW & Special Offer!!
3 hour workshop for Artsbridge members
Are you the kind of artist who has an urge to learn how to create other forms of art and explore new possibilities with other types of media?
This class is designed for Sculptors and other Art Makers. The workshop will offer an exploration and step by step processes of the many ways you can use molds to make, reproduce objects and create forms. Some methods will be familiar to you, and some you will never have seen before. It will be a grand overview of techniques and materials you can replicate in your studio.
A mold can help you produce a form that you can't model yourself, or it can be a quick way to take a form, and reproduce dozens of them. You’ll learn about the following types of molds:
Plaster molds~ one of the most versatile and economical types of mold.
AlginateMolds~ perfect for making safe molds of hands and faces, and gives incredible detail. Moulage molds are a more economical alternative to Alginate.
Rubber molds~ the real workhorse of molds that allow you to mold intricate objects. Rubber can be used to cast plaster, wax, resin, etc.
Sand molds~ the kinds of molds that can allow you to cast metal in your simple backyard foundry. These can be simple one piece molds or complicated multi piece molds. We'll cover chemically bonded molds, and Green sand molds.
Metal molds~ found object molds, and more. A mold can help you produce a form that you can not model yourself, or it can be a quick way to take a form, and reproduce dozens of them.
Photos are also a good way to capture your thoughts. Your instructor will provide all the techniques and tips to create your own moldings and will answer questions there and any you may think of when you get home.
*As this class offers the basics and more, you may want to continue with a 5-6 day workshop which will allow you to make molds in Mahon's studio to bring home and continue the processes of creating sculpture art.
About Your Instructor:
Rory Mahon grew up in NYC and, after attending The Cooper Union-BFA, moved to Princeton, NJ to begin a very long relationship with the Johnson Atelier. There, Mahon co-started and ran the Sand Foundry for many years, seeing to the casting of work by world-class sculptors, and teaching apprentices sand-molding skills.
Rory Mahon has had extensive teaching and workshop experience at University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Grounds for Sculpture, and Artworks in Trenton. He has also run many workshops and demos at International Sculpture Conferences in the US, Canada and Europe. Mahon is the founding member of Abominog International, a working and teaching iron pouring organization that offers public demos and workshops. From 2010 to 2021 he worked at the Princeton University Art Museum as a Preparator. His work is shown at numerous regional galleries and Museums. Mahon currently runs his own photography and sculpture studios, and foundry at his home studio in Hopewell Township, NJ where he also teaches classes.
Plein Air Painting with the River Rats
Friday, September 29th at 10 AM
Washington Crossing State Park, Near Visitor's Center, Taylorsville Pennsylvania
To look, to see, to understand, to capture – however imperfectly – is to be part of the land in a way like no other. ~Jan Blencowe
This is a perfect opportunity to gather your art equipment to paint, draw or use pastels to capture the reflective nature of the Delaware River, focus on flora or maybe a nearby historic building and join your fellow Artsbridge River Rats to enjoy nature.
Artsbridge 30th Anniversary Picnic
Saturday, September 30
Washington Crossing Park, Green Grove Picnic Area in Titusville, NJ
2:00 PM- 5:30 PM
Thirty years ago this year, Artsbridge was founded to provide opportunities for artists to connect with others who share their creative passions, and to provide the public a better understanding of artistic expression in all its diversity. The intentions of our founding members are alive today as Artsbridge members continue to learn and explore various forms of art, collaborate and share their talents, and exhibit and sell their artwork. Join us to celebrate 30 amazing years of celebrating art together!
Artsbridge members have been busy planning activities for the past 4 months. We can’t wait to see you all there!
Picnic Activities Include:
Food! Artsbridge will provide subs (meat, vegetarian and vegan), alcohol free beverages. We ask that members bring a side dish, salad, snacks or dessert to share.
Clothesline Art~ to Share with the group. Bring your own non-framed artwork to display for the event! Clothespins will be available to hang your artwork.
Live Music! Sibling pair Cindy Rocca Ruenes & Steve Rocca, “Dark Hollow Road” will perform with covers and original songs on acoustic guitars with vocal harmonies.
Name that Famous Artist Boards!
Games! Bring your favorite yard game.
Collaborative Painting! Artist members will each add a stroke of genius to create one large painting together.
30th Anniversary T’shirts, hats and totes will be available for purchase that day! Prizes & more!