The New Hope Makers Studio is a gathering place for curious creatives to explore a
variety of mediums and techniques in an intimate workshop setting.
The New Hope Makers Studio, tucked in among the trees, is located a quarter mile from the Delaware river and Stockton, NJ, and three miles north of the Rivertowns of Lambertville and New Hope. We are situated on 30 acres, 28 of them in preservation with trails through out the old growth forest.
The well equipped, flexible and organized studio work spaces can accommodate a variety of mediums both indoors and out.
Join our workshops to explore the world of mixed media art with experienced instructors that will guide you through learning unique techniques in a relaxed, playful, community environment.
Workshops
Sculpting with Paper Clay
w/ Elizabeth Smith Jacobs
This one day workshop will introduce attendees to the many possibilities that paper clay opens up to the clay sculptor.
When cellulose fibers are incorporated into traditional clays, most of the traditional rules of clay constructing don't apply, opening up a world of infinite possibilities.
This hands on workshop will cover basic construction techniques, unique applications, and how to incorporate this versatile material into your clay practice.
Bisque firing available for additional fee.
Sunday June 8th, 2025
10-4 pm
$60 includes all materials
Minimum 4, maximum 8 students.
Exact location and logistics sent upon registration.
Extremely strong as greenware, paper clay can be worked in multiple layers of wet over dry, and altered at nearly any stage in the forming process. The final glazed and fired result can be indistinguishable from conventional Clay. Some of the sculptural freedoms have never been possible with conventional clays.
~ Rosette Gault
Artist/Teacher
Cement Sculpting
w/ Elizabeth Smith Jacobs
Learn to build lightweight cement sculptures using styrofoam, fiberglass scrim, polymer additive, and mortar mix.
This workshop will cover the basic techniques and resource needed in order to realize your vision in your own studio.
Students are encouraged to bring sketches of ideas so specific technical guidance can be offered.
Saturday June 22nd, 2025
10-4 pm
$60 includes all materials
Minimum 4, maximum 8 students.
Exact location and logistics sent upon registration.
Eco Printing with Kathleen Lang
Join instructor Kathleen Lang in this unique and intriguing Masterclass Workshop. Create a silk scarf while exploring the textile designing and dyeing technique called eco printing. Eco printing employs the use of botanical items such as leaves, flower blossoms, and other natural elements directly on the fabric producing dye prints from the plant design. The workshop will begin with a demonstration, discussion about plant items and the colors they produce, followed by guidance through designing and processing the colors into the scarf. Participants will take home their newly created one-of-a-kind scarf. Upon registration students will receive a materials list and other information in preparation for the workshop. Silk scarf included in workshop fee.
Tuesday July 15th, 2025 10-2 pm
Workshop Fee: $165
Includes 8 x 72” silk scarf and all other workshop supplies except plant material. Students bring plants to design with.
Minimum 4, maximum 8 students.
Exact location and logistics sent upon registration.
Workshops
All workshops take place at the New Hope Makers Studio in New Hope, PA. Exact location and directions sent upon registration.
Refunds provided only if space can be filled prior to workshop. E-mail Elizabeth with extenuating circumstances, as we aim to be fair and accommodating whenever possible.