Community Roundtable Project #4

Class Description

Led by MSAC Resident Artist, Marcie Wolf-Hubbard and Riverworks Associate Artist, Christine Hubbard, artists are invited to explore 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. The program starts in May and culminates in a Community Roundtable Discussion on June 28 during Heritage Days. Schedule: Session 1 - Field Trip led by C. Hubbard Sat, May 17, 2025, 9:00am-12:00pm Intro, field trip to historic landmarks/heritage sites in the NW Ag Reserve including (1) historic Poolesville core, (2) Martinsburg, and (3) local farmland, including 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. Session 2 - Tiny House Building Workshop Thurs, 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. Session 3 - Tiny House Building Workshop, led by M. Wolf-Hubbard Fri, May 23, 2025, 3:00-6:30pm Led by M. Wolf-Hubbard, complete construction, consider environment/placement of building, application of paper mâché. Session 4 - Tiny House Building Workshop M. Wolf-Hubbard Sat, June 7, 2025, 3:00-6:30pm Led by M. Wolf-Hubbard, complete projects, finishing with acrylics, found objects, and/or encaustic painting. Session 5 – Roundtable Presentation at Heritage Days Sat, June 28, 2025, 12:00-4:00pm Led by C. Rai, Exhibit and roundtable discussion about the connection between community, history, heritage, and place. CRP#4 participant participation optional, but strongly encouraged. This artist residency is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.