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                                  by Jean Seley

 

A TASTE OF WATERCOLOR
Jim Millard
What does it take to make more than a picture, but a painting? In this workshop you will explore and paint while analyzing design and different approaches to the unique, dynamic medium of watercolor. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced student, there's value and growth here for everyone in a relaxed, informative atmosphere. Included are instructor demonstrations, guidance and help with your work, and plenty of time to paint.

1-Day Workshop Fee  $72.00
Materials list sent upon registration.

Sunday, June 8                          10am-4:00pm
Sunday, July 13                         10am-4:00pm

MODELING WITH WAX
Mary Carin
Artists often work with wax to make 3-dimensional or relief sculptures. Wax is a pliable material that can be used with other materials for sturdiness or by itself to make a pleasing form. Tools and supplies will be provided. Bring your ideas and enthusiasm to make a small piece of work. At a future time, you may want to take a particularly pleasing piece to the foundry to be cast into bronze. Pack a snack if you want.

1-Day Workshop Fee  $72.00
Material Fee $30.00

Sunday, June 22                        9:30am–3:30pm
Sunday, July 27                         9:30am–3:30pm

INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING
Loretta Kramer
Experience relief printing using linoleum blocks. You will also create a textured plate, known as a collagraph, which is printed in the intaglio method. The workshop will conclude with monoprints, which are made by applying colored ink, in a painterly approach, to the surface of a printing plate. No experience necessary. 

1-Day Workshop Fee  $60.00
Materials Fee  $15.00

Sunday, April 13                        10am-3pm
Sunday, May 18                         10am-3pm
Sunday, June 22                        10am-3pm
Sunday, July 27                         10am-3pm 

MONOPRINT
Loretta Kramer
Paint with brushes and brayers on Plexiglas using lithography inks much like you would paint on a canvas, but with many different variations and complexities. You will create textural variations with a painterly approach. Print onto rag paper with a printing press to produce a museum quality print. Learn the techniques of inking, using a printing press and tools. 

1-Day Workshop Fee  $60.00
Materials Fee  $15.00

Sunday, May 4                           10am-3pm
Sunday, June 8                          10am-3pm
Sunday, July 20                         10am-3pm

ABSTRACT PAINTING
Reed Cardwell
Discover the excitement of starting from a blank canvas and making a finished painting directly from your imagination. You will learn how to rely on your intuition as you create with design elements such as line, shape, form and color. Develop a painting in a way that is fun, that stimulates inspiration and expands creative thought, as well as giving you a satisfying feeling of accomplishment.

1-Day Workshop Fee  $36.00
Materials Fee  $18.00

Monday, April 14                        9am-12 noon
Monday, May 12                         9am-12 noon
Monday, June 9                          9am-12 noon
Monday, July 14                         9am-12 noon 

CERAMIC SELF-PORTRAIT (ages 10 and up)
Mary Carin
Everyone loves working with clay! After making a direct mold of your own (or a friend's) face with reinforced plaster bandage, clay is pressed into the mold. With a few finishing touches to smooth, add texture and refine the clay mask, it will be sent out for firing. This is a great class to share with a family member or friend. 

2-Day Workshop Fee  $72.00
Materials Fee  $18.00

Sundays, May 4 & 11                9:30am-12:30pm  

WIRE SCULPTURE (ages 12 and up)
Mary Carin
Learn to bend, twist and coil wire of various thickness and types to create a sculpture that is sure to become a conversation piece in your home. You may work with a freestanding form or on a base. You may bring objects to enhance your pieces. Beads with large holes, old jewelry and bits and pieces of hardware are fun to work with. 

1-Day Workshop Fee  $72.00
Materials Fee  $15.00

Sunday, June 15                       9:30am–3:30pm
Sunday, July 20                        9:30am–3:30pm