Ages 18+
Unwind from the work week and enjoy your Saturday morning in the studio. This class has been offered because of popular demand! Grab an easel or a drawing horse, bring a pad of paper, your preferred drawing medium, and your creativity. A nude and/or draped model will be present to pose. Students will work with the model to communicate positions, quick draw exercises, or extended time draws, etc., which will allow students to continue their study of the figure. There is no instructor during this open studio session, so it is suggested that students who register have figure drawing experience. Wake & Draw is meant to be a creative meeting place for artistic people to share their techniques and skills on a community setting. Come by and try it! Space is limited to 10 students, so please register in advance to reserve your space.
Saturday
Encaustic Review: Introduction to Beeswax & Paper
This workshop is for the artist who wants to continue a conversation with encaustic…and begin an exploration of combining papers with beeswax in countless ways! Students will be introduced to the endless possibilities of combining beeswax with paper by utilizing collage techniques, creating translucent layers, working with mixed media materials for mark-making along with stenciling and image transfers. The workshop will begin with a discussion of encaustic history, safety procedures, materials and equipment followed by a brief review of encaustic medium and paint applications, appropriate supports, grounds, brushes, and tools. Each demonstration and discussion will be followed by ample time for practice and creative exploration throughout the 2-day workshop.
The Art of Printmaking in Monotypes
Many monotype applications will be covered with lots of demonstrations in this workshop; fingers and rags, brushes and brayers, sponges and crayons might be tried to apply inks. Multiple drops, multiple plates, chine colle’, washes, stencils, stamps, reworking the ghost plate and more will be covered. A sampler of each process might be produced. Or, a series concentrating on one or two applications could also be approached. Enjoy a day of printmaking. Class will be fun and interesting for everyone! Materials list available with class registration.
Wake & Draw: Open Studio Figure Draw Session IV
This class if for ages 18+
Unwind from the work week and enjoy your Saturday morning in the studio. This class has been offered because of popular demand! Grab an easel or a drawing horse, bring a pad of paper, your preferred drawing medium, and your creativity. A nude and/or draped model will be present to pose. Students will work with the model to communicate positions, quick draw exercises, or extended time draws, etc., which will allow students to continue their study of the figure. There is no instructor during this open studio session, so it is suggested that students who register have figure drawing experience. Wake & Draw is meant to be a creative meeting place for artistic people to share their techniques and skills on a community setting. Come by and try it! Space is limited to 10 students, so please register in advance to reserve your space.
Gingerbread House Sculptures IV
Leave the sticky mess to us, and create unique houses and sculptures using icing, candy and graham crackers. Space is limited in this class. This class is offered 4 times to accommodate high demand. Please register early to reserve your spot. This class fills quickly! Please be aware the many food items are used in this class. We do our best to accommodate those students with allergies, but we MUST be informed ahead of time!
Gingerbread House Sculptures III
Leave the sticky mess to us, and create unique houses and sculptures using icing, candy and graham crackers. Space is limited in this class. This class is offered 4 times to accommodate high demand. Please register early to reserve your spot. This class fills quickly! Please be aware the many food items are used in this class. We do our best to accommodate those students with allergies, but we MUST be informed ahead of time!
