Milkweed Arts
2024: 02/10-13 The Delicate Dance of the Dogwood Blossom, with Craig Mitchell Smith
2024: 02/10-13 The Delicate Dance of the Dogwood Blossom, with Craig Mitchell Smith
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February 10-13, 2024. 9am-5pm.
Dive into a captivating 4-day journey with the renowned artist, Craig Mitchell Smith, as you explore the intricate artistry of the Dogwood Blossom. This immersive workshop is designed for both budding and seasoned artists who wish to capture the ethereal beauty of the Dogwood in fused glass.
Over the course of four enriching days, students will:
- Craft a dozen individual Dogwood blossoms, each radiating with its own unique charm.
- Discover a one-of-a-kind technique to texture and shape the blossoms, bringing them to life with depth and dimension.
- Learn the art of welding as you create a bespoke display stand, complete with a sturdy base and a gracefully arching branch.
- Skillfully attach each blossom to the branch, culminating in a mesmerizing display of nature's splendor.
By the conclusion of the workshop, each participant will have a fully assembled Dogwood Blossom display, ready to grace their homes or studios. This masterpiece not only stands as a testament to your newfound skills but also as a cherished memory of your artistic journey with Craig Mitchell Smith.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
As a self-taught artist, my curiosity and creativity have taken me in many directions over the years. I am a painter; I have done interior and garden design throughout the U.S., set design for local theaters and floral design. I have also designed weddings throughout the U.S. and in England. In late 2005, I found glass. I started with making glass jewelry, but soon felt limited by the size and dimension. I moved quickly to glass sculpture because I liked the freedom of expression and scale. For me, the transparency of glass is a metaphor for memory. Even though the glass sculpture or design stays the same, if you move around the piece, or change the direction of the light or its intensity, you can change the memory. My designs often include the interplay of glass, light and water and range from garden sculptures to sculptural drawings, to portraits in glass, to wall hangings.
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