Summer 2017 : Class : Invitation to Drawing:
Learning to draw is exciting, challenging, and just plain fun. You are invited to give it a try, even if you have no previous drawing experience or your skills are rusty from neglect. We will provide a relaxed, non-threatening studio atmosphere in which to explore the fundamental principles of drawing. We will discover how all art begins with observation, and observation is best achieved with a pencil in your hand. An understanding of line, shade, and perspective not only enables you to start making proficient drawings, it will also allow you to see the world around you as you’ve never seen it before. Quite simply, the world is a more interesting place when you start to draw! www.clevelandmorris.com
Summer 2017 : Class : Introduction to Printmaking: Monotypes and Linocuts:
Liz will introduce two non-toxic methods of printmaking which can be used in your home or studio. Students will make at least one linoleum block print and a series of watercolor monotypes. Monotypes allow for a first image, then with remaining ink/paint on the plate the artist can develop and revise, redraw or change colors, while keeping in mind the original idea for a second print. Linoleum blocks will be begun in the studio and worked on at home in between class. Both techniques are great ways to make prints and to learn about the basic processes of image making. The class is open to complete beginners or accomplished printmakers who wish to expand their way of working. www.elizabethjpeakart.com
Summer 2017 : Class : Developing a New Project: Suggestions and Support for Artists: Robert Stuart
Sometimes starting a new project in the studio can be a lonely task. This class is aimed at helping working artists and students develop ideas and resources for their work, provide encouragement and feedback as the work progresses, and helpful comments and suggestions for ways to continue the work ahead. At the first session participants will introduce themselves with visual material: samples of their artwork, reproductions of other artists’ work, and any material that inspires them and may show their aspirations. A project plan will be developed. The second session will be an opportunity to report on progress, consider issues that have arisen in the work and find resources to support the study. Presentations of completed work will be the focus of the third session. www.robertstuart.net
Spring 2016 : Workshop : Finish the Unfinished!: Karen Rosasco
Resolving unfinished and “problem” artwork is the focus of this workshop for artists working in pastel, watercolor, acrylic or mixed media. Instructor will guide students toward solutions based on the elements of art: an interesting and creative use of composition, a command of the full range and linkage of values, and use of compatible color schemes. Bring in at least 6-8 unfinished pieces and some blank canvas, paper or panels (depending on your preference) plus your usual supplies, and leave with completed work and knowledge that will help you finish pieces on your own in the future. Instructor will provide both individual and group instruction. www.karenrosasco.com
Spring 2016 : Workshop : Open Critique with Bill White: Session II: Bill White
My critique process is about looking carefully at the art work and describing what we see. Many critiques assume that there’s a right answer which gets laid over the work as a template, but if we begin with describing what we see, we can discover the difference between the goal and results. By focusing on the work as it is, and the disjunction between desired outcome and what is on the canvas, this critique will help you make your work better and stronger. Each artist should bring 3-4 recent works with a list of questions they want to address about their work. My colleague Lewis Thompson said to a student who was in tears after hearing several different evaluations of her work, “It is your job to listen carefully to the critique feedback but it is most important to sort through them to see what helps you the most, then leave the rest alone.” I trust you will be a good listener, leave your ego at the door, and sort through the comments to find the ones that resonate the most to you. http://warmspringsgallery.com/518/painters/bill-white/ or www.nelson-gallery.com