WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS - SUMMER 2023

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F969W23 Glass Mosaics, Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Julie Vogl
Skill level: ALL

Discover the art of making mosaics. Bring your creativity and learn to clip and cut glass and apply grout to your own original design. We will be working with stained glass as the primary material to create two mosaic works of art. Feel free to bring any small treasures (buttons, beads, single earrings, keys, coins) you may want to incorporate into your art (optional). Materials included; price includes $20 materials fee.

Enrollment limited to 8; ages 16 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday starting 6/21/2023 and ending 6/28/2023 at 9:00AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 140.00 ea.

F921W23 Exploring Underglazes, Friday, June 23, 1 - 4 p.m.

Instructor: Anastasia Speer
Skill level: AB, I, AD

Transform your ceramic work with colored slips applied before the final glaze layer; literally "underglazes." Learn painterly application techniques, color mixing, different styles of brushwork, slip-trailing, and more. We'll use color theory, design principles, and varying brushwork styles to bring another level of creativity to your work. Bring 1-3 pieces of your ceramic bisque to work on. Price includes $10 materials fee.

Enrollment limited to 14; ages 16 and up

Single class scheduled on 6/23/2023 at 1:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 61.00 ea.

G921W23 Exploring Underglazes, Friday, August 11, 1 - 4 p.m.

Single class scheduled on 8/11/2023 at 1:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 61.00 ea.

F472W23 Drawn to Color: Drawing with Colored Pencils, Mon & Fri, June 26 & 30, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Instructor: Bonnie Lauber-Westover
Skill level: ALL

Take your drawings to a new level with color! Learn the colored pencil techniques that create deep, luminous color. First, we'll learn to achieve brilliant effects with colored pencils. Then you'll use these skills to create a still life with bold hues and an evocative sense of atmosphere. Along the way, we'll discuss composition, color selection, and layering techniques to bring out the full potential of this versatile and accessible medium. See materials list on the website.

Enrollment limited to 12; ages 16 and up

Irregular classes scheduled starting 6/26/2023 and ending 6/30/2023 at 9:00AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 85.00 ea.

F430W23 Freeing Abstraction!, Tuesday, june 27, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Instructor: Genie Castro
Skill level: ALL

Are you drawn to abstract art, but unsure of how to begin developing an image or deploying color? Need some new ideas, or just a good push into the middle of your next canvas? Ready to try working flat instead of using an easel? Develop more confidence in creating non-objective compositions during this workshop with Genie Castro, whose work is known for its bold sense of color and form. She'll offer tips to get you started and individual attention as your painting takes shape. Bring your own painting materials, and bring a lunch for the half-hour break.

Enrollment limited to 15; ages 16 and up

Single class scheduled on 6/27/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 85.00 ea.

G430W23 Freeing Abstraction!, Tuesday, August 1, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Single class scheduled on 8/1/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 85.00 ea.

F400W23 Exploring Gouache, Thursday, June 29, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Instructor: Fred Dingler
Skill level: AB, I, AD

Gouache (pronounced Gwash) is a bright, opaque water medium that works well for any art style or technique. It can be used with watercolors and also works as a wash. It can act like acrylic and be painted in layers, light over dark. Great for realistic work, it's suited to more stable surfaces such as illustration board. Explore this wonderful, but lesser-known water medium and learn why it's been the medium of choice for so many professional illustrators and artists. Bring photo reference materials to work from, and a lunch for the half-hour break. See materials list on the website.

Enrollment limited to 12; ages 16 and up

Single class scheduled on 6/29/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 78.00 ea.

F809W23 Sculpting with "Paper Clay", Wed - Thur, July 12 - 13, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Instructor: Erik Pearson
Skill level: ALL

Create sculpture without drawn-out, strenuous processes or power tools using this quick, highly accessible material: air-drying paper pulp. Create a form using cardboard and/or non-recyclables (such as Styrofoam), cover it in a fortified paper pulp mixture to create your finished form, and then finish with paint, applied textures, and found objects. The finished piece is quite durable, and you'll have the recipe to make more! Bring images/ideas so you can get started right away: a stylized portrait bust, an animal, a wall relief sculpture, or a free-form, abstract creation of your own invention. See materials list on the website for ideas about what to bring to enhance your creation. Price includes $15 materials fee. Bring a lunch for the half-hour break each day.

Enrollment limited to 15; ages 16 and up

Irregular classes scheduled starting 7/12/2023 and ending 7/13/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 204.00 ea.

F767W23 Kumihimo: Beaded Japanese Braiding, Thursday, July 13, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Instructor: Traudi Bestler
Skill level: ALL

Learn an ancient braiding technique to make contemporary cords that can become jewelry and trimmings. Evidence of these braids date back hundreds of years BCE, but current techniques and new materials bring it up to date. There are amazing ways to combine pattern and color to dazzle the eye. Students will leave this workshop with a completed bracelet. All materials included. Price includes $15 materials fee. Bring lunch for the half-hour break.

Enrollment limited to 12; ages 16 and up

Single class scheduled on 7/13/2023 at 10:00AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 79.00 ea.

F866W23 Torch-Fired Silver Clay Jewelry, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Sarah Bober
Skill level: ALL

Silver metal clay is the perfect medium for creating jewelry: the tools are inexpensive, the clay is easy to use, and it can be torch fired, which means you can fire your jewelry at home without a kiln. In this course we will cover all the basics of torch firing fine silver clay. Students will learn how to create designs in metal clay using various techniques, and be prepared to create and fire pieces on their own, long after the class is done. $50 materials fee (included in price) includes metal clay for the first class. Additional metal clay may be purchased during class for the subsequent weeks.

Enrollment limited to 12; ages 16 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Saturday starting 7/15/2023 and ending 7/22/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 153.00 ea.

F435W23 Adventures in Watermedia, Thursday, July 20, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Instructor: Sonja Hutchinson
Skill level: AB, I, AD

Take your watercolor paintings to new heights! Learn how to use acrylic mediums to add dimension and depth to your watercolors. Using gesso and matte mediums, we will enhance our painting surfaces to intensify our point of view and build visual interest. Demonstrations and artistic design principles will guide your progress. Come prepared to make discoveries and bring fresh ideas to your watercolor process. See materials list on website. Bring a lunch for the half-hour break.

Enrollment limited to 15; ages 16 and up

Single class scheduled on 7/20/2023 at 9:00AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 92.00 ea.

F409W23 Impressionistic Color, Thursday, July 20, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Instructor: Leo Winstead
Skill level: AB, I, AD

Learn the secret of the broken color technique - flochetage - pioneered by Delacroix and further developed by the Impressionists in their luminous canvases. Learn about how the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists built on this technique to create the first 'modern' works of art. Using pencil and oil pastel, we'll work from a detail of an existing work to create our own interpretation of the image, using this layered hatching technique. We'll cover flochetage, hatching, stippling, complementary and analogous color, and conventional coloring using halftones. See materials list on website. Bring a lunch for the half-hour break.

Enrollment limited to 15; ages 16 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Thursday starting 7/20/2023 and ending 7/20/2023 at 9:00AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 113.00 ea.

G401W23 Pen and Ink and Color, Thursday, August 3, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Instructor: Fred Dingler
Skill level: AB, I, AD

Combining the structure and texture of pen and ink rendering with the fluidity of ink washes and watercolor will take your work to a new level, whether your medium of choice is pen and ink or watercolor, or you're comfortable with both. Bring a variety of images and/or sketches to reference as you explore the ways these media combine to create renderings that open your art to new possibilities. Bring your pen and ink and watercolor materials, or see the materials list on the website for suggestions. Bring a lunch for the half-hour break.

Enrollment limited to 12; ages 16 and up

Single class scheduled on 8/3/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 78.00 ea.

F018W23 Adventures in Weaving, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

MULTIGENERATIONAL WORKSHOP

Instructor: Sandra Baron
Skill level:" ALL

Create a unique wall hanging for your room, using a simple cardboard loom you'll make yourself! We'll learn about different types of weaving, choosing fibers and colors, and how to use our looms to make a variety of projects. This multigenerational class is open to those who have never woven before, as well as those with some weaving experience. Price includes $5 materials fee. All materials provided.

Enrollment limited to 12; ages 10 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Saturday starting 6/17/2023 and ending 6/24/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 76.00 ea.

G727W23 Saori Weaving Workshop, Friday, August 4, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

MULTIGENERATIONAL WORKSHOP

Instructor: Chiaki O'Brien
Skill level: ALL

Founded in Japan in 1968, Saori weaving is contemporary, free-style weaving without restrictions about what or how to weave. It emphasizes exploration, group learning, and self-expression, recognizing the difference between machines and people. In the process of creating, the maker identifies their true self. You will be guided in the basic steps to get you started, but the final form of your project will be a collaboration between you and your weaving. Your Saori loom will be prepared for you in advance, so you can begin weaving right away. All materials are provided, but if you have materials you'd like to incorporate into your project (yarn, strips of fabric, etc.) feel free to bring them. Price includes $20 materials fee. Students ages 8 and up may register with a registered adult.

Enrollment limited to 12; ages 14 and up

Single class scheduled on 8/4/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 63.00 ea.

G439W23 Color Workshop for Painters, Fri - Sat, August 18 - 19, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Instructor: Jon Neuse
Skill level: ALL

Painters of all levels and mediums: make your acrylic, watercolor, or oil paintings more powerful and effective by gaining a better understanding of color in this six hour workshop. Explore the dynamics and use of color in two-dimensional art in this collaborative, hands-on workshop! Study color theory, using a color wheel, emotional and manipulative powers of color, how to mix paints, color recipes, how to make a color chart, and more. Class handout includes information on color theory, palette arrangement, color formulas and recipes. Materials list on website.

Enrollment limited to 12; ages 16 and up

Irregular classes scheduled starting 8/18/2023 and ending 8/19/2023 at 9:00AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 85.00 ea.

G437W23 Creating Collages with an Artistic Voice, Wed - Thurs, August 23 - 24, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Instructor: Jon Neuse
Skill level: ALL

This workshop is an opportunity to explore and learn the dynamic of designing and making collages. The workshop is constructed so you can learn from your instructor and the other participants. In the first half the instructor will walk you through the steps of putting a collage together, discussing both the practical and esthetic considerations. The second half is set up for you to focus on making your own collage(s). A materials list is available on the website.

Enrollment limited to 12; ages 16 and up

Irregular classes scheduled starting 8/23/2023 and ending 8/24/2023 at 9:00AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 85.00 ea.

G319W23 Savoring Summer: Flower Arranging, Friday, August 18, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Lee Persell
Skill level: ALL

Savor summer's end by creating your own floral arrangements celebrating the bounty of the late summer garden. We'll approach the art of flower arranging by breaking it down to its basic elements: line, shape, color, balance, proportion and texture. Learn how less can be more, how to collect materials selectively without cutting down your whole garden, and how to incorporate non-floral elements in your design. Bring one or two vases (can be glass, ceramic, or other material) and garden shears or hand pruner. Price includes $25 materials fee.

Enrollment limited to 10; ages 16 and up

Single class scheduled on 8/18/2023 at 10:00AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 60.00 ea.

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