STUDIO PROCESS with Bill Nagle 9 a.m. to 12 noon
STUDIO classes provide individual instruction to artists at all levels of experience in a group setting. Instruction will aim at heightening the power of expression of each artist in relation to her/his inherent uniqueness. Artists may work using any medium or any combination thereof: acrylic, oil, watercolor, tempera, drawing media, collage media and assemblage media.…
ORIENTATION for Newcomers 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
ORIENTATION for Newcomers provides an introduction to the elementary processes and techniques of artistic expression through daily exercises in drawing, painting, or collage. This course serves as a valuable preliminary for participation in any other Barge course. Demonstrations, motivations, set-ups, and Friday group critiques are included.Easels, painting tables, and all materials will be provided.
STUDIO PROCESS with Jennifer Cross (a.m.)
STUDIO classes provide individual instruction to artists at all levels of experience in a group setting. Instruction will aim at heightening the power of expression of each artist in relation to her/his inherent uniqueness. Artists may work using any medium or any combination thereof: acrylic, oil, watercolor, tempera, drawing media, collage media and assemblage media.…
COLLAGE with Bill Nagle (p.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…
GLASS FUSING with Teresa Lawler (p.m.)
Work with colored sheet glass, powder, frit, and stringers to explore techniques that build a wide range of glass fused and slump molded pieces. Specific hands-on exercises in cutting and arranging glass will lead the participant to develop an understanding of the materials and to create pieces reflecting her/his personal style. Glass and tools will…
ENCAUSTIC with Bonnie Rychlak (a.m.)
This workshop will survey the fundamentals of encaustic painting - the ancient technique of using hot wax and pigment. Explore rudimentary to complex two-dimensional methods while learning to melt, mix, and apply wax to create smooth and textured surfaces. Incising wax to create intricate drawings and collages, transfers, and stencils will be investigated. Through demonstrations,…