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Program of Classes

MAY

Wood Turning Demonstration
Date:  Sunday, May 20, 1:00-3:00 pm
Have you always wanted to know how items are turned on a wood lathe?  He will start with a wooden top, graduate to a small nut bowl. Demonstration will take place outside.
Who: All ages, 8 and above!
Instructor: Jim Holzschuh   Cost: FREE

Mixed Media Explorations
Date: Thursday, May 31, 5:00-8:00 pm
Play and experiment with a variety of mixed media techniques on paper or canvas. Explore supports, surfaces and embellishments, try out some materials, gather new ideas, and get inspired by one another. Projects may be funky, fun, formal, foolish or all of the above. An extensive handout is included. Bring materials to add to the many choices available, and also bring that painting you’ve never been able to like.
Who: Adults  Limit: 8
Instructor: Meta Strick
Cost: $30  Materials fee payable to instructor: $10

JUNE

Wacky Dogs, Llamas and other pets
Date: Saturday, June 2, 1:00-3:00 pm
Use mixed media to paint a pet or a pet you wish you had.  Bring photo reference or use mine.  Place you colorific pet in a lush and colorific environment from your imagination. Spark your day with delight, break your mold and create without a box. 200 pound paper and materials available at the workshop. Everyone is invited. Each of you is an artist to me. Come play and create, it is a process. Wear paint clothes and bring a hat. Bring your own materials or purchase at class
Who:  All ages Limit: 8
Instructor: Diane David
Cost: $30  Materials fee $10

Cards, Envelopes, and Boxes
Date: Thursday, June 7, 5:00-7:45
Paper, a very versatile material, is ideal for interesting variations on cards, envelopes and boxes. We will explore a few paper engineering processes and produce some simple and attractive cards, envelopes and boxes.
Who: Adults  Limit: 8
Instructor:  Meta Strick
Cost: $30  Materials fee payable to instructor: $8

Woodland Flowers Workshop
Date: Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 1 – 3:00 pm
Make beautiful flowers from natural materials found in your garden and woods.
Who:  All ages, 10 and above! Limit: 8
Instructor:  JoAnn Flanagan
Cost:$18

Wood Turning Demonstration
Date:  Sunday, June 10, 2:00-3:30
Have you always wanted to know how items are turned on a wood lathe?  He will start with a wooden top, graduate to a small nut bowl. Demonstration will take place outside.
Who: All ages, 8 and above!
Instructor: Jim Holzschuh   Cost: FREE

Water Based Oil Painting for Beginners
Date: Monday, June 18, Wednesday, June 20, & Friday, June 22, 1:30-4:00
Classes will focus on landscape painting. We may do some traveling.
Who: Adults  Limit: 8
Instructor: Kathie Dustira
Cost: $150 includes materials cost of $60 due at least one week before class for set of 12 paints, 2 brushes, and canvas

Painting your Intention
Date: Saturday, June 23, 1:00-3:00 pm
Develop symbols and start a painting going deep using your personal and developing symbols in negative space, around, as well as inside your images.  Use gels, inks, stencils, resists and various painting tools or non-tools to make a highly personal statement.  Come play and create, it is a process. Wear paint clothes and bring a hat.  Bring your own materials or purchase at class
Instructor: Diane David
Cost: $30. Materials fee $10

It’s Arthur’s Fault – Tasting Session
Date:  Tuesday, June 26, 5:00-7:30 pm
Join Arthur Shelmandine of It’s Arthur’s Fault for a delightful taste testing of their sauces, marinades, and dressings.
Who: All ages!
Cost:  FREE

Shrines and Tiny Houses
Date: Thursday, June 28, 5:00-8:00 pm
Build and decorate a small structure, uniquely your own, using a variety of assemblage and mixed media techniques. Your creative imagination is encouraged to bloom as you form a special space and embellish it with meaningful objects and symbols. In addition to the materials provided, you may bring little things to individualize your piece, such as tokens or charms, letters or photos.
Who: Adults  Limit: 8
Instructor:  Meta Strick
Cost: $30  Materials fee payable to instructor: $10

JULY

Making Your Own Books – 6 designs
Date: 2 classes: Sundays, July 1 and 8; 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Create beautiful books for all occasions. Come with ideas
and leave with finished books that are sure to delight the
special people in your life.
Who: All ages, 8 and above! Limit: 10
Instructor: Ann Joppe – Mercure
Cost: $30 Materials fee payable to instructor: $10

Plein Air Painting (weather permitting)
Date: July 11, 10:00-1:00 followed by lunch and critique
Watch a demo of Maurie painting in the surrounding area (weather permitting).  Maurie will guide you through the technique of planning your compositions, drawing, mixing colors and creating a dramatic landscape.  Liven up your paintings with bold colors. Supply list available with registration.
Who: Adults, Beginners or Intermediate  Limit: 8
Instructor:  Maurie Harrington
Cost: $55   Lunch included.

Introduction to Precious Metal Clay: Jewelry Workshop
Date: Saturday, July 21, 10:00-4:00 pm
Learn the basics of precious metal clay jewelry in a one day workshop! Precious Metal clay is a remarkable jewelry making medium that has a similar consistency to soft modeling clays. It is easily shaped by hand or with very low tech tools you may already have in your home ( rubber stamps, emery boards etc!)  We will learn about the properties of the clay, spend time creating our pieces, fire them in a kiln while we eat a delicious lunch (and discuss different firing methods if you do not have a kiln!) , polish and patina and have completed jewels that are ready to wear by the days’ end.  The workshop fee includes a 28 oz bag of PMC which, depending on your designs, allows you to create approx 2 pairs of earrings, and 2 small pendants. Extra clay will be available for purchase.
Who: All ages Limit: 7
Instructor: Kerin Rose Cost: $165 includes lunch in the kitchen door cafe

 

Wood Turning Demonstration
Date: Saturday/Sunday, July 28/29, 10:00-5:00 pm
Have you always wanted to know how items are turned on a wood lathe?  He will start with a wooden top, graduate to a small nut bowl. Demonstration will take place outside.
Who: All ages, 8 and above! Limit: 10
Instructor: Jim Holzschuh   Cost: FREE

AUGUST

Art Journals and Sketchbooks
Date: Thursday, August 9, 5:00-7:45 pm
Learn some strategies to step beyond “blank page fear” and begin playing in your own personal art journal or sketchbook. We will explore a variety of “assignments” and consider the many purposes and rewards of this on-going activity. Bring your own book or purchase one at this workshop. Other materials provided.
Who: Adults  Limit: 8
Instructor:  Meta Strick
Cost: $30  Materials fee payable to instructor: $6, plus cost of new sketchbook (optional,) variable depending on type and size

Explore Pastels with Paula Bradley
Date: Friday August 10; 9-12:00 pm
Participants will gain an understanding of how pastels work to create landscape art. Bring: easel, pastel paper-recommend Wallis paper for serious work, tracing paper, charcoal (1 piece), pastels for the beginner Newpastels, the 12/18 count box.
Who:  All ages Limit: 8
Instructor: Paula Bradley
Cost: $60.00

Create your Own Art Doll
Date: Thursday, August 16, 5:00-8:00 pm
Using wood, fabric and paints, along with imagination and personal expression, you can create a unique Art Doll. Various wood bodies will be available for nominal prices. Other materials provided.
Who: Adults  Limit: 8
Instructor:  Meta Strick
Cost: $30  Materials fee payable to instructor: $10, plus cost of wood body, variable depending on size

Create an Imaginary Character
Date: Thursday, August 30, 5:00-7:45 pm
Use your imagination to turn yourself or someone else into a king or queen, a warrior or wizard, an outer-space alien or an under-earth creature. Play with portrait techniques and make-believe effects to transform the ordinary into the spectacular. Bring a photograph of your subject, and your sense of humor.
Who: Adults  Limit: 8
Instructor:  Meta Strick
Cost: $30  Materials fee payable to instructor: $5