Take a folded books workshop taught by visiting artist Nicole Pietrantoni, whose work will be featured in the Kimball’s Main Gallery (Nicole Pietrantoni: Alas, Alack, February 10–April 15, 2018)! Students will get to explore a series of simple folded structures–accordion, snake book, x-book and pants book. After practicing the four different structures with color copy paper, students will select one structure to make a more refined book using collage, writing/journaling and drawing to fill its pages. By the end of the class, students will have a finished product they get to take home. This workshop is recommended for teens and students who are 8 and older.
Workshop
New Surfaces: Introductory and Experimental China Painting Techniques
Pablo Picasso once said, “Learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist.” In this workshop you will learn the introductory rules and techniques used in china painting; and, of course, how to break them. To begin, and as a means to contextualize the range of possibility in china painting, we will discuss its origin and view images of historical and contemporary works. From there, students will learn to prepare their own paint, and will begin the process of decorating the provided porcelain plates. To conclude students will leave decorated project at KAC to be fired. Due to drying and firing times, pottery will be ready for pick up 12-14 days after class has ended. Make your own rules, be a rebel, and join us!
Creative Printmaking on Fabric
During this one day workshop, students will learn how to make fun, unique patterns on cotton scarves using everyday objects. We will learn a bit about screen print ink and how to use them. Then, we will stretch our minds to the possibility of patterns! Feathers, yarn, cups, and plants are only some of the unexpected items we will use to create these patterns. Students will leave with some beautiful fabric and a newfound appreciation for kitchen utensils.
Suminagashi – Japanese Marbling Workshop
Experience the magic of Japanese marbling or “drifting sand” as the ancients called it. We’ll be experimenting with several techniques and will focus on the fall color palette in this workshop. Try your hand at this vibrant and colorful art form – it’s totally experiential and lots of fun!
Welding Workshop II
If you have ever seen sparks flying and wondered what those folks were doing, this class will answer your questions and give you the metalworking itch, guaranteed! Students will have the opportunity to learn the basics of metalworking and metal sculpture design. We will be using MIG welders, Oxygen/Acetylene torches, Plasma Cutters, Grinders, Shapers, Cut-off tools, and anything we can find laying around to bend, shape or mold our ideas into art. This class is also open for teens ages 14+.
Monotype Printmaking
The monotype is a simple, direct printmaking process. The first time printmaker or the experienced one can produce lots of prints in this one day workshop. Using water based inks, plexi plates and a small etching press many applications can be tried and combined .Color mixing, reworking the ghost plate, multiple drops, washes, chine colle’, incorporating a matrix and much more will be covered.