Friday, May 16, 2008

Switching art and late spring/summer class information



Switching Art out at The Gallery, Bainbridge Arts & Crafts:
David Sessions @ The Gallery, Bainbridge Arts & Crafts, Bainbridge Island gave me a great compliment on Wednesday when I switched out art and later did a demo sponsored by them at the Madison Retirement facility around the corner from The Gallery. The Gallery, Bainbridge Arts & Crafts is going to list online older work of their artist members but my older stuff from 2002/3 doesn't fit the $300 + rule because I was mostly doing very small pieces [14X11" framed]. I brought some 2004's and said that was when I really started to produce as I was such a late bloomer. David said my work was very mature for some one who had only been creating for basically 4/5 years. He was also disappointed that I quit painting sumi-e and encouraged me to not give up. I wish I had more gallery people like him who really believe in the worthiness of my work and support/encourage me to grow and create. I said three people recently, including Ellen Duffy the youth services director for TRL, said I need to send out my Sumi-e to art departments at publishing house. David said he should hook me up with a local published author – Experience shows that you really need an in to get your stuff seen at publishing houses or even many galleries. I will remind David – as it would be worth the drive back up to Bainbridge to talk with her!

David absolutely loved the new collages that I recently made and kept nine of the 12 collages that I brought with me. He said they are so restful due to the Zen aspect that he may hang some in the Silverdale Hospital as part of BAC’s rental program - then I get paid rent for them to be on display there!

Aurora Heliolatry

Check my website [ http://www.nine-lives-studio.com/ ] for my exhibit schedule and more detail on the various classes as well as http://www.shopthefrontier.com/

Upcoming Spring and summer classes:
NEW Class!!!
Bainbridge Arts & Crafts will offer twelve sessions of “Out and About Drawing” taught all around town by a variety of teachers. The students will bring whatever materials they like: portable easels, folding chairs, sketchbooks, drawing boards, and the drawing tools of their choice.
Wednesday June 4 from 2-4 p.m I will present Watercolor Pencils - the ability to explore line within color sketches; the option to add water to blend some or all of the areas of the sketch and are very portable when working outside.

Introduction to Basic Enameling - Thurs. 5/22-6/5 from 1 -3 pm Lakewood Community Center 9112 Lakewood Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 call for class fee and registration (253) 798-4199

Painting with Water Soluble Colored Pencils –Sat. 5/31 from 9 to 4 pm Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

Introduction to Precious Metal Clay – Monday 6/ 2, 9, 16, & 23 from 9:30 to noon Mason County Senior Center, 826 Railroad Avenue, Shelton, WA http://www.mcsaa.org

Design Principles: An Introduction – Monday 6/ 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & 7/7 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

Travel Sketching/Watercolor Pencil Workshop – Sat. 6/7 from 9 to 4 pm Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

Art of Papermaking – Thurs. 6/12-7/3 from 1-3 pm Lakewood Community Center 9112 Lakewood Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 call for class fee and registration (253) 798-4199

Design Principles - 6/18-7/23 Wednesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm Shelton Parks & Recreation - Shelton Civic Center, 525 West Cota Street, Shelton, WA 98584 - 360-426-9731

Art of Papermaking – Sat. 6/21st from 10 to 4 Burien Recreation & Cultural Services, 425 SW 144th Street, Burien, WA 98166-1545 - 260-988-3703 http://www.burienparks.net/

Relief Printing: Lino Cut – Sat 6/28 from 9-4 pm Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

Children’s Art Classes -

7/14-18 - Art from Around the World from 10:00am - 12:00pm & Draw your own Comic Book from 1:00pm-3:00pm Shelton Parks & Recreation - Shelton Civic Center, 525 West Cota Street, Shelton, WA 98584 - 360-426-9731

Draw Your Own Comic Book Ages 8-12 - 7/21-25 from 9 - noon and Art from Around the World - Ages: 8-12 from 1 to 4 pm - Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

More Adult Classes:
All day Art Class - July 28, 29, 30 & 31 Lakewood P & R 4 classes 9 to 3 pm [each day different class – Art around the World, draw your own comics, fantasy sculpture and mixed media]

Art for Adults – Sat. 8/2 - all day workshop Shelton Parks & Recreation - Shelton Civic Center, 525 West Cota Street, Shelton, WA 98584 - 360-426-9731

Nature Journaling/Watercolor Pencil Workshop Sunday 8/3 afternoon workshop at the Bloedel BAC - Bainbridge Is

Art of Handmade Paper – Sat 8/9 from 9 to 1 pm South Puget Sound Community Collage Community Ed. 2011 Mottman Rd, Olympia WA - www.spscc.edu/class_descriptions or call 360-596-5365

Last set of Children's Summer Classes:
Art Sampler for Ages 8-12 - 8/4-8 - from 9 to noon and Fantasy Sculpture Ages: 8-12 from 1 to 4 pm - Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380



Fall Schedule:
Already working on the fall schedule of proposals for various teaching venues, I have been asked to teach three classes this fall for the home school students at the Olympia Regional Learning Center located in the J Rodgers Elementary School that is used as their base.

Mimic the Masters: part two
Each week a different artist will be featured. Students will use various media such as watercolor, pastel, or acrylic paint to mimic the artist’s style.
Grades 6 to 8 Monday 9:30 Sept 8-Nov 17

Open Studio: Explore your art area interest, enhance your skills and further develop techniques in the media of your choice in this open studio class.
Grades 9-12 Monday 10:30 Sept 8-Nov 17

Explorations in 3-D: Students will explore a variety of techniques to create three-dimensional art. Imaginations will soar while exploring this creative discipline, constructing a variety of original artwork using found objects, papier mâché or other materials to experiment with sculptural forms.
Grades 6-8 Thursday 11:30 Sept 11 – Nov 20
More to Come:
Evergreen Extended Education wants to repeat “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” and “Sumi-naghashi” [Japanese paper marbling]. Need to set some dates ASAP.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

exPRESSIve Gallery - "All Mixed Up" announcement


"All Mixed Up!" Artist's Reception


Artist's Reception
exPRESSive Arts Studio
DATE: Fri. May 9th, 2008
TIME: 6-9pm
LOCATION: 3710 W Mukilteo Blvd, Everett, WA 98203

Local northwest artists are all mixed up in this mixed media show in 2D and 3D works.
Stop in to meet the artists, mingle with like minded art lovers and enjoy an eclectic
and fun art show.

Tamela Cole
Judith Jackson
Sue Robertson
Patricia B. Seggebruch
Wendy Lee Lynds
Ellen Miffit
Dorothy McGuinness
Tami Walker
Diana Wunderlee
Karon Leigh

exPRESSive Arts Studio & Gallery
www.exPRESSiveArtsStudio.com
3710 W Mukilteo Blvd.
Everett, Washington 98203

What with gas prices I don't think I'll be driving up to the reception....

Tonight's Drawing on th Right Side of the Brain class had 16 participants @ TESC's Extended Ed program. I enjoy teaching and metoring people in the arts.
For a list of my current classes check www.nine-lives-studio.com

Check www.shopthefrontier.org I have some of my art and jewelry listed on their website.