{"product_id":"sculptural-felt-form-structure-and-possibility","title":"Sculptural Felt: Form, Structure, and Possibility","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-eb83beab-7fff-d2ad-e764-bc9e42714487\"\u003eSculptural Felt: Form, Structure, and Possibility\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eA two-day intensive with Mallory Zondag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep into a deeper, more intentional relationship with your creative practice through an immersive weekend of sculptural feltmaking with accomplished fiber artist Mallory Zondag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop is designed for artists and dedicated makers who are ready to move beyond surface-level exploration and engage felt as a structural, expressive medium. Whether you already incorporate felting into your work or are drawn to its potential for dimensional form, this is an opportunity to expand both your technical fluency and your artistic vocabulary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver two focused days, you’ll explore how felt can be shaped into dynamic, three-dimensional objects—forms with tension, texture, connection, and presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay One: Technique as Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mallory will guide you through a series of hands-on exercises drawn directly from her sculptural practice. You’ll build a library of samples while learning core techniques, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFelting over flat resists and three-dimensional forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrating wire for structure and movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeamlessly connecting separate forms through wet felting to create layers and sculptures with movement and multiple directions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoining forms through stitching and needle felting, with methods for concealing seams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese exercises are designed not just to teach technique, but to open up new ways of thinking about form and construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay Two: Independent Exploration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The second day shifts into a supported studio environment. With access to a wide range of materials and Mallory’s guidance, you’ll develop your own sculptural piece, applying and adapting the techniques explored on day one. This is a space to take risks, follow ideas, and push your work in new directions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the end of the weekend, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of felt as a sculptural medium, a set of technical tools you can return to, and the confidence to pursue more ambitious, dimensional work in your own practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eDates: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eSaturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eTime: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e9:30am – 5:30pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-day workshop costs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$460 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e(Main Street Studio Members receive 10% discount!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Fee: $40\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003ePaid to instructor at time of workshop)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTotal cost:\u003c\/span\u003e $500 non-members, $454 members\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eMain Street Studio, 786 Charlton Road, Charlton NY 12019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Class Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis will be a small class size (maximum 8) to allow for personal exploration. Some felting experience is ideal, but not required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMaterials provided will include a variety of wool fibers, silk, silk fibers, felting kits, felting scrubbers, soap, sewing materials, wire, 3D pattern materials, needle felting materials. Participants are also welcome to bring their own fibers, felting tools or even projects that are in progress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease plan to bring a lunch on both days. The studio will have a small selection of snacks, tea and coffee available. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefund policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Due to small class size, refunds can only be given with 7 days notice prior to the first class date. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScholarships Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e Main Street Studio has a limited amount of scholarship funds available made possible by our supporting members. If you need assistance and would like to apply for a scholarship to help offset tuition for this class, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/5FG1LJyRy2a8LDaz7\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eplease complete this short application\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eIf you have questions, please email info@mainstreetcharlton.com or call Dana @ 518-256-6530.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAbout Mallory Zondag:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMallory Zondag is a mixed media fiber artist and artist educator. She graduated from Pratt Institute with a BFA in Fashion Design and her work has been exhibited in both solo and group shows in New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and the Ukraine. She has been an artist in residence at The Allentown Art Museum, The Wassaic Project and many schools and community organizations. During many of these residencies she has led community art programs where felted wool living walls are collaboratively created with students of all ages and abilities. She was commissioned to create the sensory space for Artsquest's Accessible Arts program and was recently commissioned to recreate a component of one of Amalia Mesa-Bains's installations for her retrospective at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMallory currently travels around the Northeast teaching workshops, leading community art programs and installing shows. She has been a creative inspiration for many of us here at Main Street Studio and we are looking forward to hosting this special opportunity to create and explore with each other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can find more of Mallory's work and follow along with her at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Mallory Zondag Website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.malloryzondag.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.malloryzondag.com\u003c\/a\u003e and on instagram \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Mallory Zondag Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/malloryzondag\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@malloryzondag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mallory Zondag","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46421322760331,"sku":null,"price":460.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7309\/6331\/files\/MalloryZondag_SculpturalFeltCover-100.jpg?v=1775149937","url":"https:\/\/mainstreetcharlton.com\/products\/sculptural-felt-form-structure-and-possibility","provider":"Main Street Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}