workshops

Atelier Indigo and Oak offers several different types of workshops for different age groups and levels of expertise.

Offenes Atelier: HOlzschnitzen

Holzschnitzen/whittling: Hosted at Atelier Zurlinden (Zurlindenstrasse 169, Zürich 8003)

This series of Offenes Atelier offers a relaxed space to work on small wooden objects; spoons, butter knives, or creatures. We will work with dominantly green wood and participants will learn different ways to grip a knife and whittle. The object of this series is to gain a familiarity with different types of wood and trees that can be found and used in the region and also a better understanding of the way green wood may be handled with simple tools. Participants will be educated on how to use the tools in the Atelier that best suit their project. They can move at their own pace and experiment with different wood until they are certain of how they would like to proceed.

New participants must first book a 1 hour private session with Molly to learn the basics of the tools and materials (50Chf) After this “Basics” session they sign up for any Offenes Atelier evenings.

These evenings are limited to a maximum of 8 participants. Your place is reserved when you sign up.

Wood and knives are provided

All participants must have their own accident insurance.

A library of books on wood, trees, and carving is available for research

THESE EVENINGS ARE BASED ON A SLIDING SCALE: 20- covers basic materials and anything above 35- begins to pay me an hourly wage.

A 6X card may be purchased for 240- and may be used at any Offenes Atelier for up to a year after purchase (where space is available) and allows the user to bring a friend for free on one of the evenings.

Dates: from 19:00 on the following Days of 2024

AUgust 28 : Sept 4 and 11 : Oct 23 and 30 : Nov 6 and 13 and 27 : Dec 4 and 11

spaces for these open ateliers fill up quickly, please contact me at molly@atelierindigoandoak.com if you are interested and want to reserve a spot or if you have any questions!

INtensive wood carving workshop

Hosted at Atelier Zurlinden: zurlindenstrasse 169, Zürich 8003

This Intensive workshop is offered as a Saturaday/Sunday from 9:30-14:00 with lunch included

The first day begins with wood. We will learn about the wood that is available to work with in the atelier. We will talk about where to source wood and what is possible with different varieties ( green or dry ). Next we will begin with a simple project (if working with beginners) and shape spoons or butter knives. we will explore different knife grips and also different tools to achieve desired shapes. At the close of the class each individual will consider what project to pursue the next day and research the possibilities in the various books available in the library.

If working with an experienced carver, the first day may start with a more complicated project to be determined between the participant and Molly before the start of the course.

The second day begins in the atelier where participants will learn how to cleave and prepare the wood for their project. the rest of the day will be spent working on the project with guidance and the many available tools in the atelier.

For beginners, this is a great class to get comfortable with knives and wood and the many ways to shape an object.

For those more advanced, this class offers concentrated time and guidance to finish a more complex project as well as all the specialised hand tools needed.

COFFEE AND TEA AS WELL AS A SIMPLE LUNCH is included for each of the afternoons.

offered for a maximum of 4 people and a minimum of 2

2024

AUgust 31-Sept 1

sept 21-22

NOv 16-17

Dec 7-8

Wood and knives are provided

All participants must have their own accident insurance.

A library of books on wood, trees, and carving is available for research

350CHF per person

booked upon request molly@atelierindigoandoak

DASH- DOT. KNOT*

Stitch. Mend. Hook. Knit. Weave. Whatever. Everyone is welcome!

Hosted at Atelier Zurlinden: Zurlindenstrasse 169, Zürich 8003

These will be a once a month evening. Usually the last Tuesday of each month. Serena Filipuzzi and I will be hosting! We will have thread..some yarn… and odds and ends of textiles…possibly buttons…books and lots of ideas! Bring your own project or invent one on the spot. As usual the music will be awesome, the space will be soothing and the people are wonderful.

5-10Chf Donation

send me a note and I will reserve a place for you!