MSA is thrilled to welcome Arkansas students and teachers to Confab 2026!
Schedule
Saturday October 3
9:00AM-10:30 Keynote: Beili Liu
11:00AM-12:15 Craft and New Technologies Panel
12:30PM-1:00 Special Announcement
1:30PM-2:00 Lunch
2:15PM-2:45 Demonstration
3:00PM-4:30 Student Scholarship Presentations
4:30PM-5:30 Student Scholarship and Student Pop-Up Receptions
High school students and teachers are also welcome to attend Friday's programming. The full schedule is available here.
Demo
Hydro Dipping a Sculpture
Hydro Dipping is a process where a pigmented film (or other pigmented material) rests on the surface of the water and is transferred onto a 3D object through the process of dipping. In this demonstration, students will have the opportunity to see a 3D-modeled sculpture's surface transformed using hydro dipping. By applying a wood grain film through a water transfer process, an illusion will be created that this digitally fabricated object was carved from natural wood. This technique combines modern 3D printing with contemporary finishing methods, showing students how technology and craftsmanship can work together to create unique works of art.
Instructor Bio
Jason Huselton is an artist, designer, and maker whose work bridges the worlds of sculpture, technology, and craftsmanship. With a background in fine arts and over two decades of experience in technology and design, Jason transforms ideas into tangible creations through 3D modeling, digital fabrication, prototyping, and traditional sculptural techniques. As the coordinator of the University of Central Arkansas Makerspace, Jason has spent years helping others explore creativity through 3D printing, laser fabrication, and innovative making processes. His own work combines imagination and technical skill, creating everything from functional prototypes and custom designs to detailed sculptures and pop-culture-inspired pieces. Driven by curiosity and a passion for bringing concepts to life, Jason blends the artistry of hand-crafted objects with the possibilities of modern technology, proving that creativity has no boundaries between art, engineering, and storytelling.
