The Community Roundtable Project
Witness - Experience - Express - Connect​
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A multi-faceted experience to explore and
share regional history & culture.
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The CRP is designed to bring artists and the community together in sharing and conversation of important issues, topics and cultures through the medium of art.
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Community Roundtable Project #4 -
Rooted in the Reserve: Exploring Historic Houses and Community Landmarks through Mixed Media
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In CRP#4, Rooted in the Reserve: Exploring Historic Houses and Community Landmarks through Mixed Media, artists are invited to join MSAC Resident Artist, Marcie Wolf-Hubbard and Riverworks Associate Artist, Christine Hubbard in exploring a deeper understanding of our sense of place in Poolesville and the surrounding northwestern Agricultural Reserve. This series will open with a dynamic guided tour of local landmarks and heritage sites in and around Poolesville to learn their history and analyze their roles in the local community and ecosystem. Participants will then learn techniques to construct “tiny houses” using paper mâché and other mixed media techniques inspired by the site visits. The final creations will be an expression of the history and culture of Poolesville and the surrounding Agricultural Reserve. This session is open to all who want to express themselves creatively and delve deeper into local history.
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​​​​​5 sessions, $100 to participate, supplies included
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Open to 12 participants - age 16+
This project has been financed in part with funds from the Maryland State Arts Council.
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Session 1 - Field Trip led by C. Rai
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 9:00am-12:00pm
Introduction to CRP#4. Field trip to historic landmarks/heritage sites in the NW Ag Reserve including (1) historic Poolesville core, (2) Martinsburg, and (3) local farmland. Site visits will include a historical overview, guided analysis through the Place as Text modality, and opportunities to document details via sketch/journal/photography. CRP#4 participant attendance not mandatory; alternative resource materials will be provided for those unable to attend.​​​​
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Session 2 - Tiny House Building Workshop
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 2:00-5:30pm
Led by M. Wolf-Hubbard, introduction to tiny house building and techniques, brainstorming design and beginning constructing with cardboard and tape.​
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​​Session 3 - Tiny House Building Workshop, led by M. Wolf-Hubbard
Friday, May 23, 2025, 3:00-6:30pm
Led by M. Wolf-Hubbard, complete construction, consider environment/placement of building, application of paper mâché.​​
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Session 4 - Tiny House Building Workshop M. Wolf-Hubbard
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 3:00-6:30pm
Led by M. Wolf-Hubbard, complete projects, finishing with acrylics, found objects, and/or encaustic painting. Consider addition of adding textures, fabric. Mixed media techniques including making photo transfers.
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​Session 5 – Roundtable Presentation at Heritage Montgomery Heritage Days
Saturday, June 28, 2025, 12:00-4:00pm
Led by C. Rai, Exhibit Tiny Historic Houses and Community Landmarks projects at Riverworks in Poolesville (Old Methodist Church); roundtable discussion about the connection between community, history, heritage, and place. CRP#4 participant participation optional, but strongly encouraged.​​
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Additional Workshops with Resident Artist, Marcie Wolf-Hubbard
Encaustic Painting Workshop
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 12:30-5:30pm
(5-hour workshop, registration open to the public, $150 per student, 12 participants)
Overview; demonstrations; techniques, hands-on experience. (Additional option for CRP#4 students who may work on their tiny house/construction in encaustic.)​​
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