Fabric Papers     

Jackie Hefty

A little bit of this, a little bit of that;  Fabric Papers!  Come and play - we will have the supplies necessary for this technique for you to explore. Fees cover most consumable materials but you are encouraged to bring a few of your own. Recommendations are available on supply list.  Mon June 9   1 - 4  $45/$5 materials Limited to 6 people - register early!

Sumi-e: Beginnings and Beyond  Sue Beavers  

Here's an opportunity to take your art, your painting to another level. But you won't have to try to learn it all in a day, by investing a few morning hours during this 3 week class, you will share in Sue's passion for the Japanese culture and learn the techniques of creating a sumi-e painting. Sumi-e means ink picture in Japanese and is composed of 4 basic strokes.  These strokes are said to represent all of the shapes and forms in the universe.  They are called the 4 gentlemen:  Bamboo, Wild Orchid, Chrysanthemum and Plum Blossom.  Sign up to learn more!   Tues June 10, 17, & 24 ,   9 - noon   All three sessions  $140/$15 materials fee, individual sessions @ $ 50/ $5 material fee

The Art of Drawing   

Kay Brathol-Hostvet     

Drawing is the foundation skill for all the visual arts, both 2D and 3D. In this workshop, you will develop better drawing skills and gain more pleasure in the drawing process. A lack of drawing skills often relates to a lack of understanding of spatial concepts, and with problems with artistic 'vision' – the ability to create in artwork what is in one's imagination. Work on developing an individual drawing style, learn ways to loosen up, and learn to see and measure accurately. We will explore gestural and expressive mark-making, exaggeration or distortion, and co-operative drawing using the basic drawing tools of graphite, charcoal, pen and ink. This workshop is appropriate for all skill levels.   Wed, June 11, 18, & 25   9-12 each day $155/$7 materials

Hold My Spot Payment (Non-refundable $50 deposit credited to total workshop payment. Remainder due one week prior to workshop beginning date.) Please supply workshop title and date(s).

Book Structures: Basics & Beyond Jackie Hefty   Join us for an afternoon or every Thursday afternoon all month long.  Summertime and the living is easy...  making a book or two. We will be focusing on a different binding each week, see below. You will better understand the characteristics of papers; choosing, folding, tearing, and cutting while you learn basic sewing and gluing techniques. Previous book making is recommended, but not necessary.   Thurs afternoons, June 5, 12, 19, 26   1 - 5,  $65/$5 materials per weekly session or choose all 4 sessions $225/$20 materials (bring specialty papers per individual preference)

 June 5 - Stab Bindings, June 12 - Accordian/Concertina/Flag Books, June 19 - 4 needles 8 signatures, June 26 -  Long Stitch

Sumi-e: Beginnings and Beyond  Sue Beavers  

Here's an opportunity to take your art, your painting to another level. But you won't have to try to learn it all in a day, by investing a few morning hours during this 3 week class, you will share in Sue's passion for the Japanese culture and learn the techniques of creating a sumi-e painting. Sumi-e means ink picture in Japanese and is composed of 4 basic strokes.  These strokes are said to represent all of the shapes and forms in the universe.  They are called the 4 gentlemen:  Bamboo, Wild Orchid, Chrysanthemum and Plum Blossom.  Sign up to learn more!   Tues June 10, 17, & 24 ,   9 - noon   All three sessions  $140/$15 materials fee, individual sessions @ $ 50/ $5 material fee

Pastel Painting: Advanced    Kay Brathol-Hostvet     

Continue to grow as a pastellist. This workshop is geared toward those who have already taken numerous introductory pastel workshops, are fairly accomplished and comfortable with the medium, and have competent drawing skills. Work toward increasing your artistry through learning new techniques and consider design and content in developing your images. Specific papers and a selection of both hard and soft pastels are required. Wed, June 18 & 25    1-4 both days  $120/$5 materials

Journaling Pages (text &/or image)   Sue Beavers

Susan uses music, art and writing to tap into emotions. Feelings are expressed within a safe and contained environment through listening to music and drawing. Using the non-dominant hand, the creative, spiritual, feeling part of the brain is accessed to help explore and better understand yourself and your emotions. Through creativity, the soul instinctively heals itself. No artistic talent is required.    The non-dominant hand exercises enable the intuitive, creative, spiritual problem solving side of the brain to be accessed.  Minimal supplies, 8x10 sketch book or journal with unlined paper and a set of 12 markers. Thurs June 19, 9-noon  (also July 17 and Aug 14)  $60/$5 materials

Book Structures: Basics & Beyond Jackie Hefty   Join us for an afternoon or every Thursday afternoon all month long.  Summertime and the living is easy...  making a book or two. We will be focusing on a different binding each week, see below. You will better understand the characteristics of papers; choosing, folding, tearing, and cutting while you learn basic sewing and gluing techniques. Previous book making is recommended, but not necessary.   Thurs afternoons, June 5, 12, 19, 26   1 - 5,  $65/$5 materials per weekly session or choose all 4 sessions $225/$20 materials (bring specialty papers per individual preference)

 June 5 - Stab Bindings, June 12 - Accordian/Concertina/Flag Books, June 19 - 4 needles 8 signatures, June 26 -  Long Stitch