Paper Frenzy Spend two days investigating new techniques as you have fun creating papers for collage and other art projects. Take home a glorious collection of one-of-a-kind papers accented by acrylic, inks, stamps, and other printmaking materials. Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6, 2019 – 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Exploring Abstraction Explore the basis of abstraction by studying color, line, and shape as they relate to composition. Learn to create exciting and innovative works of art, using a series of drawing and painting exercises designed to examine non-traditional ways of handling traditional materials and subject matter. Thursday, October 10 to December 12, 2019 - 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (no class Nov. 28)
Collage, Assemblage, and Mixed-Media Students are introduced to the materials, tools, and technologies used in collage and assemblage. They find inspiration in artists who worked in collage including Joseph Cornell, Romare Bearden, and Gertrude Green. Wednesday, October 16 to December 11, 2019 - 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (no class Nov. 27)
Collage, Assemblage, and Mixed-Media Students are introduced to the materials, tools, and technologies used in collage and assemblage. They find inspiration in artists who worked in collage including Joseph Cornell, Romare Bearden, and Gertrude Green. Wednesday, October 16 to December 11, 2019 - 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (no class Nov. 27)
Collage and Mixed-Media Intensive Explore the materials, tools, and techniques used in collage and assemblage as you create an artwork that’s uniquely yours. The two-day workshop, ideal for both nonartists and those with experience, is a great way to spark your creativity in two forms that offer wide possibilities for inventive expression. Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, 2019 - 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Exploring Encaustic and Mixed-Media Intensive The luminescence, rich color and texture, and quick-drying properties of encaustics have made this a favorite medium for painters for centuries. Get a solid introduction to its technical and creative possibilities as you apply the encaustic method to mixed-media projects. Friday, October 25, 2019 - 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Handmade Storybooks Showcase your writing or art in a book as unique as you are. Book artist Sushmita Mazumdar guides students as they work with a variety of traditional and nontraditional materials to craft one-of-a kind storybooks. Saturday, October 26, 2019 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Painting and Printing: Leaves Two Ways Transform contour drawings of leaf shapes into transparent watercolor paintings. Then, use a walking press to make leaf prints on a variety of papers using water-based ink. Saturday, October 26, 2019 - 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fabric Printing Using Natural Materials Use colorful Akua water-based printmaking ink to create evocative spring-themed prints on fabric. Saturday, November 2, 2019 - 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Image Transfers and Photo Alteration Discover a variety of methods for making and using image transfers and expanding your creative horizons with photo alteration. Both techniques can offer new dimensions and interest to your artworks. Wednesday, November 6 to 20, 2019 – 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Gyotaku: The Japanese Art of Printing with Fish Using direct printing and water-based printing inks, create realistic looking schools of fish or a single artistic print simply by inking a whole fish and pressing it to paper. Saturday, November 16, 2019 - 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Monoprints Without a Press Love mixed media? This workshop offers the perfect way to expand your repertoire by creating an array of one-off prints using acrylic paints and other materials. Wednesday, December 11 and 18, 2019 – 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
