Keeping Warm

The weather outside is frightful, well maybe not scary but it sure is cold. My suggestion is to stay indoors and build props...in this case some scary and evil snowmen.

Final Pumpkin Workshop of 2013!

This is the last Pumpkin workshop for the 2013 Halloween season!

This is your chance to start building some great Jack O’Lantern props for Halloween. The September Pumpkin Workshop will allow participants to create their own large pumpkin complete with an elaborate carved face of their choosing. Past workshops have proven to be a very fun and enjoyable experience all while learning many different papier mache techniques.

This unique experience is recommended for those 12 years and older. The workshops can be physically demanding requiring participants to stand, kneel, lift and work in uncomfortable positions. Papier mache can be a bit messy so please dress accordingly. The class uses a variety of non-hazardous materials such as flour, glue and joint compound, as well as latex and acrylic paints.

Workshop cost is $100 per person which includes all tools and materials.

You are encouraged to bring your own drink and snack. Call (989) 750-6457 to register. Payment in the form of cash or check is due at the beginning of the first session. Class size is limited to 8 seats.

Tuesday, September 24th 6-9pm
Thursday, September 26th 6-9pm
Tuesday, October 1st 6-9pm
Thursday, October 3rd 6-9pm

Dragon Workshops

Dragons have always fascinated me, a beautiful mix of power, grace and danger. Join us for four days of Dragon building fun as each participant will create their very own sleek flying dragon. The finished sculptures are large featuring a 28 inch wingspan and four foot long body. The dragon construction uses several different papier mache techniques and utilizes a variety of recycled items such as plastic bottles, newspaper and cardboard.

This unique experience is recommended for those 16 years and older. The workshops can be physically demanding requiring participants to stand, kneel,  lift and work in uncomfortable positions. Papier mache can be a bit messy so please dress accordingly. The class uses a variety of non-hazardous materials such as flour, glue and joint compound, as well as latex and acrylic paints.

Workshop cost is $100 per person which includes all tools and materials.

You are encouraged to bring your own drink and snack. No alcoholic beverages please. Call (989) 750-6457 to register. Payment is due at the first class. Class size is limited to 6 seats.

Dragon Master Workshop #2

Tuesday, June 18^th. 1pm – 4pm

Thursday, June 20^th.  1pm – 4pm

Tuesday, June 25^th.  1pm – 4pm

Thursday, June 27^th. 1pm – 4pm

Dragon Master  Workshop #3

Monday, July 8^th. 6pm - 9pm.

Wednesday, July 10^th. 6pm – 9pm.

Monday, July 15^th. 6pm – 9pm.

Wednesday, July 17^th. 6pm – 9pm.

Dragon Master Workshop #4

Tuesday, August 6^th. 1pm – 4pm

Thursday, August 8^th.  1pm – 4pm

Tuesday, August 13^th.   1pm – 4pm

Thursday, August 15^th.  1pm – 4pm

Build a Zombie Head

The first 2013 papier mache workshops starts Tuesday, May 21^st from 6pm till 9pm. Four evenings of fun as participants create a severed zombie head completely from scratch all while watching and discussing some classic zombie films. 

Tuesday, May 21^st. 6pm – 9pm

Thursday, May 23^rd. 6pm – 9pm

Tuesday, May 28^th. 6pm – 9pm

Thursday, May 30^th.  6pm – 9pm 

This unique experience is recommended for those 16 years and older. The workshops can be physically demanding requiring participants to stand, kneel,  lift and work in uncomfortable positions. Papier mache can be a bit messy so please dress accordingly. The class uses a variety of non-hazardous materials such as flour, glue and joint compound, as well as latex and acrylic paints.

Workshop cost is $100 per person which includes all tools and materials.

You are encouraged to bring your own drink and snack. No alcoholic beverages please.  Call (989) 750-6457 to register. Payment is due at the first class. Class size is limited to 8 seats.

Visit www.stolloween.com for additional workshops.

New STOLLOWEEN Studio

Been busy the past month as we moved our passion for building papier mache Halloween props to a new studio space at 718 George Street in Midland, Michigan. The studio is open to the public and will serve as a classroom and my personal workshop. 

STOLLOWEEN Studio is an inspired work space created for the sole purpose of bringing imagination to life through papier mache. In addition to being a working studio, the facility is also a classroom offering a variety of workshops allowing students to create projects from start to finish.

STOLLOWEEN Studio is open to anyone with a desire to create. Papier mache is a simple medium very capable of producing stunning results even for the first time user. The knowledge, experience and resources available in the studio are second to none.

-Instructor with over 30 years experience in television production and papier mache.

-Large, comfortable and well lit workspace.

-Comprehensive reference library including hundreds of books and publications.

-Gallery displaying many diverse papier mache projects.

-Well stocked equipment and material room.

Our 2013 Summer Workshop schedule is posted here. Many fun and exciting papier mache workshops to choose from...gonna be a crazy summer!