Workshops
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DRYPOINT PRINT MAKING with Burt Van Deusen (p.m.)
This class will explore drypoint printmaking using plexiglass plates and water-based inks. We will be working with water-based inks because some of the inks, chemicals, and acids in traditional printmaking can be unhealthy. Scratching images into a plexiglass surface is easy to do. Adding tones/values with different sandpaper grades is both effective and economical. While…
CERAMICS with Robin Gianis (p.m.)
THIS CLASS RUNS FOR THREE WEEKS ON MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY. This course introduces the fundamentals of hand building with clay to participants of any experience level. Participants will discover clay processes through pinching, coiling, and slab construction to develop skills for making both functional and non-functional pieces. Participants will be encouraged to create pieces…
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IMAGE TRANSFER with John Haubrich (a.m.)
Explore the process and possibilities of image transfer- lifting ink/toner from a color or black and white laser copier printout and then affixing the image to watercolor paper or canvas. The resulting more transparent image can be used as a point of interest on a surface that becomes integrated into a painting using water-based mediums.…
DRAWING with Scott Bluedorn (p.m.)
The drawing class is ideal for beginners who want to learn basic drawing skills as well as being suitable for more experienced artists who wish to further their skills. Using a blend of traditional methods combined with contemporary knowledge, the drawing class will cover the basics of visual language: line, form, composition, light and shadow,…
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WATERCOLOR with Amanda Cappabianca (a.m.)
Explore the properties of traditional transparent watercolors and other water-based pigments with a series of set-ups, exercises, and demonstrations as motivational inspiration. Combine watercolors with other water-based pigments such as tempera, gouache, and acrylics. Experiment with the techniques of washes, dry brush and wet on wet, etc. Emphasis will be placed on becoming more confident in the use…
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COLLAGE with Amanda Cappabianca (a.m.)
The collage class provides an exploration of the 2-D application of papers and other materials affixed to a flat surface. Through demonstrations/motivations/exercises and discussions, participants will discover the various possibilities of collage using a variety of paper sources, gluing mediums, and mounting surfaces. Students will be encouraged to explore the approaches and materials demonstrated each…
The Art of SEEing with Carmen Lund (p.m.)
The Art of Seeing with Carmen Lund™ is a 4-Step drawing/painting workshop. Participants will work in a medium of their choosing - watercolor, acrylic, oil pastel or mixed media. The 4-step approach will support participants to get out of their heads and into their hearts so they will be able to connect to and to confidently express their…