Come to RoCo on First Friday, February 6 for a 6x6 art-making session with William J. Ferguson II and Janet Finch-Levy.

Intuitive micro-sculpture session: work small, think deep, shape “beings" with William J. Ferguson II
Explore your inner landscape and translate it into form. In this mixed-level, hands-on workshop, participants will conceive, construct, and shape copper wire into “beings”—forms open to interpretation—within a 6” x 6” work, using this structure as a starting point for creative expression and personal design. Guided by William J. Ferguson II and rooted in techniques he has developed since 1997, this rapid-making experience invites you to trust your instincts, work intuitively, and leave with both a finished 6” x 6” work and a deeper understanding of your inherent creativity.

Fabric Fanatic art-making with Janet Finch-Levy
Fancy yourself a fabric fanatic? Love the colors, texture and patterns that abound? Join Janet Finch-Levy to work with fabric, trims, ribbon and lace to create a unique piece of art for 6x6 ‘26! Try your hand at an abstract collage or bring a photo to inspire your work. An assortment of fabric scraps and trims plus assorted collage materials will be available including markers to add details. This will primarily be a glueing project but needles and thread will be available for creatives who may wish to use sewing in their work.

Each artist will lead two sessions, which will begin at 6:00pm and 7:30pm. Admission is $2 / free for RoCo Members and light snacks will be available. Don't miss this fun event to make and enter your 6x6 artwork!

About 6x6: roco6x6.org

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

William J. Ferguson II is a cultural leader, veteran, and sculptor whose practice bridges performance, community leadership, and material craft. He joined Garth Fagan Dance in 1989 and served as Executive Director from March 2020 to June 2023, helping steward the company’s global presence through a pivotal period of organizational evolution. In 2000, he founded the Garth Fagan Dance Student Ensemble and served as its Artistic Director and choreographer through 2023, advancing youth development and artistic excellence through rigorous training and performance. Ferguson is the founder of Ferguson Group Consulting and Bilbilravago LLC. Through Bilbilravago, he creates micro-sculpture for wear and full-scale cultural sculpture, translating movement, memory, and humanity into form. He currently serves as Vice President of the Board of the Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance and serves on the boards of the George Eastman Museum, BOA Editions, and Renaissance Academy Charter School for the Arts. He is also a member of the 9th Floor Artists Collective and served in an advisory role for the New York State Council on the Arts from 2018 to 2020. Ferguson spent formative years in Turkey and Germany and is a U.S. citizen. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served as a crew chief on the OV-10A light attack and observation aircraft. A prostate cancer survivor, his greatest joy is creating sculpture that reflects humanity and raising his two sons, William Donovan and Nicholas Lamond.

Janet Finch-Levy is an artist who utilizes fabric, paper, and assorted embellishments to make small works of art, hand bound books and art journals. She is drawn to colors and patterns wherever they occur and is an avid collector of fabric, beads, yarn and threads to use in her work. The natural world and the written word are sources of inspiration for her art.