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Featured WorkshopsFinding Beauty in the Brushstroke with Cat Pope
Pack your brushes and journey across your canvas with purpose. We will be exploring dynamic brushwork and its importance in creating focused paintings with remarkable edges and implied texture. Students will learn valuable techniques that break boundaries— keeping their paintings “loose” with contrast, movement and visual personality. This oil workshop is open to students of all levels, but previous painting experience is recommended. Instructor demonstrations will begin each day, with class discussion and working time woven throughout the workshop. Class size is limited register early. Supply list upon registration. Ages 18 & up • three days • Friday August 16, Saturday August 17 & Sunday August 18 • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm • $335 ($315 for members) • REGISTER Seascapes in Oil
Instructor: Douglas David Capture the atmosphere and the wave of a seascape in this studio seascape painting workshop. Over a two day period, students will create several waves and exciting seascapes. The first day will be spent in the studio, reviewing Douglas’s palette, concepts for seascapes, and demonstration with follow along. The second day, students will start at the beach to study real waves and gather references to complete more paintings in the afternoon. Douglas will leave time for individual discussion and review and encourage students to work in their own style so that finished works are your own. See the full class overview, Douglas's biography, images of his work, and the class supply list here. Ages 18 & up • Friday & Saturday • October 11-12 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm • $350 REGISTER Drawing & DesignLinocut Printmaking with Lee Ann Frame
Relief printmaking is one of the oldest forms of printmaking. Linoleum has a very smooth, soft surface that allows for a crisp, bold imagery with can be cut and printed very quickly. A dynamic process that can allow for textures and patterned surfaces. This material is easy to work into with hand tools. With the addition of colored papers, a second block can create a very sophisticated print. Enjoy this fun rewarding and tactile workshop with nationally known printmaking artist Lee Ann. Please bring a bag lunch. Ages 16 & up • 2 days • Saturday • June 22 and 23rd • 10-3:30 pm • $125 members $135.00 non-members • REGISTER Modern Stained Glass Workshop Instructor: Kim Didrichsons Kim will show you the basics of stained glass piecing while you create a project to take home. Supplies and use of tools are included in this fun workshop. You will learn how to cut glass to a pattern, assemble and solder them all together. Class size is limited so sign up soon. We will be sharing solder irons. Limit 8 students. This is the class you have been calling for! Ages 16 & up • 1 day • Saturday • August 3rd • 10:00-3:00 pm • $90 members $95 non-members • REGISTER JewelryArt Glass Jewelry
Instructor: Gini Cooper Learn basic techniques for fusing glass jewelry. You’ll make earrings, pins and pendants using frits, stringers, dichroic glasses and rich sepia-toned decals using photo-fusing. Your creations will be great for gift giving! Fusing is easy to do even if you’ve never worked with glass before so no prior fusing experience is necessary. Use of tools and materials, including fusible glass, is included. Session 1 • Ages 16 & up • 6 weeks • Tuesdays • Jan 15 & 22 (off Jan 29), February 5-26 • 5:30-7:30pm • $85 ($75) REGISTER Session 2 • Ages 16 & up • 6 weeks • Tuesdays • March 12- April 16 • 5:30-7:30pm • $85 ($75)• REGISTER Session 3 • Ages 16 & up • 6 weeks • April 30-June 11 (no class May 7) • 5:30-7:30pm • $85 ($75)• REGISTER Precious Metal Clay Jewelry Instructor: Gini Cooper Learn how to combine the fun of sculpture and jewelry making to create one-of-a-kind with silver pendants, earrings or charms in this fun workshop. Precious Metal Clay is microscopic pieces of silver mixed with an organic binder to achieve a clay-like substance. When fired in a kiln, the binder burns out leaving a fine silver sculpture. Session 1 • Ages 16 & up • 6 weeks •Mondays, January 14 & 21 (off Jan 28), February 4-25• 5:30-7:30pm • $185 ($175)• REGISTER Session 2• Ages 16 & up 6 weeks • Mondays March 11- April 15 • 5:30-7:30pm • $185 ($175)• REGISTER Session 3 • Ages 16 + 6 weeks • Mondays April 29-June 17 (no class May 6 and May 27) • 5:30-7:30pm • $185 ($175) •REGISTER Painting
Sandy Meyer Watercolor Workshop- Unusual Painting on Unusual Surfaces
Sandy Meyer is a nationally known watercolorist and Michigan artist whose works are known for their intimate detailing. Sandy will teach a one day watercolor workshop which will explore different possibilities to be used as a painting surface. She will also share some unexpected tools she uses to create a variety of textures in her own work. The afternoon session will include creating a small painting on a page from an antique book. Bring your usual watercolor supplies: paints, brushes, water container, and a sketchbook and pencil. Bring your Gouache paints and watercolor pencils if you have them. Recommended things to use as subject matter would be photos of animals, birds, butterflies, flowers, trees, uncomplicated landscape scenes, and actual food items. Please bring a sack lunch or order in. Ages 16 & up • 1 day • Saturday • August 3 • 9:30-4:00 pm • $125 members $135.00 non-members • REGISTER Finding Beauty in the Brushstroke with Cat Pope
Pack your brushes and journey across your canvas with purpose. We will be exploring dynamic brushwork and its importance in creating focused paintings with remarkable edges and implied texture. Students will learn valuable techniques that break boundaries— keeping their paintings “loose” with contrast, movement and visual personality. This oil workshop is open to students of all levels, but previous painting experience is recommended. Instructor demonstrations will begin each day, with class discussion and working time woven throughout the workshop. Class size is limited register early. Supply list upon registration. Ages 18 & up • three days • Friday August 16, Saturday August 17 & Sunday August 18 • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm • $335 ($315 for members) • REGISTER Big Brush Watercolor Workshop
Instructor: Mary Sundstrom Learn to paint in watercolor in a bold and expressive way. We get out the big brushes (Japanese Hake brushes) open palettes, and masking fluid to make a number of simply composed, richly colored pieces. For some this will come naturally, for others it could be the leap of faith you need. This class is for all levels but especially those that have considered watercolor painting to fussy and hard. All supplies are included. Bring a bag lunch. Ages 14 & up • one day • Saturday • August 24 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • $110 members $125 non members • REGISTER Seascapes in Oil
Instructor: Douglas David Capture the atmosphere and the wave of a seascape in this studio seascape painting workshop. Over a two day period, students will create several waves and exciting seascapes. The first day will be spent in the studio, reviewing Douglas’s palette, concepts for seascapes, and demonstration with follow along. The second day, students will start at the beach to study real waves and gather references to complete more paintings in the afternoon. Douglas will leave time for individual discussion and review and encourage students to work in their own style so that finished works are your own. See the full class overview, Douglas's biography, images of his work, and the class supply list here. Ages 18 & up • Friday & Saturday • October 11-12 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm • $350 REGISTER PhotographyPhotograph Like the Pros Workshop
Instructor: Mike Lozon Photojournalist Mike Lozon shares tips that will help you achieve professional results while shooting any subject matter. The workshop explores both the creative and technical aspects of photography----imaginative composition, enhanced editing, and basic camera operation. This workshop is designed for newer photographers who are using Single Lens Reflex cameras, but point-and-shoot cameras are also welcome. Please bring a bag lunch. Summer Session • Ages 18 & up • one day • Saturday • July 13 • 10:000 am-3:00 pm • $90 ($80) • REGISTER Ceramics & SculptureCouples' Ceramic Workshop (Summer Session)
Instructor: Mary Wolter Make it a memorable Friday-night date night playing together in the dirt! Bring a lover or your mother, and spend some quality time making unique creations. Wine and treats served! Session 2 (SUMMER) • One evening • Ages 21 & up • Friday • July 26 • 5:30-7:30pm • $95 per couple REGISTER Ceramics, Morning
10-week course Instructor: Mary Wolter This class provides expert artist instruction in wheel-throwing, hand-building, texturizing, glazing and firing. Twenty-five pounds of clay, glazing, firing and 18 hours of open studio access are included in tuition. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds. This class is limited to people 18 years & older. Summer Session • Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • July 16 - September 17 • 10:00am - 12:00pm• $275 ($265) • REGISTER Ceramics, Evening 10-week course Instructor: Mary Wolter This class provides expert artist instruction in wheel-throwing, hand-building, texturizing, glazing and firing. Twenty-five pounds of clay, glazing, firing and 18 hours of open studio access are included in tuition. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds. This class is limited to people 18 years & older. Summer Session • Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • July 16 - September 17 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm• $275 ($265) • Class is almost full! To register, or for more information please call (616) 396-3278. Ceramics, Morning 10-week course Instructor: Mary Wolter This class provides expert artist instruction in wheel-throwing, hand-building, texturizing, glazing and firing. Twenty-five pounds of clay, glazing, firing and 18 hours of open studio access are included in tuition. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds. This class is limited to people 18 years & older. Fall Session • Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • October 8 - December 10 • 10:00am - 12:00pm• $275 ($265) • REGISTER Ceramics, Evening 10-week course Instructor: Mary Wolter This class provides expert artist instruction in wheel-throwing, hand-building, texturizing, glazing and firing. Twenty-five pounds of clay, glazing, firing and 18 hours of open studio access are included in tuition. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds. This class is limited to people 18 years & older. Fall Session • Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • October 8 - December 10 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm• $275 ($265) • REGISTER |
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Photography by Mike Lozon.