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Don't have the etails but seems I have news of seeling another piece of art...
this time at Rhapsody in Bloom on 6th Ave. in Tacoma...
Denise Smith will fill me in soon.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Chair Affair March 4th TAM Museum NW Furniture Bank Fundraiser
A note from the contact artists:
Dear artists -
Wow, the Chair Affair is this Thursday at the Tacoma Art Museum!! We are so excited to see you that evening at 6pm. You don't need a ticket - when you check in at the registration desk they will have your name, a bid packet, and a nametag for you.
Remember, if you bring a guest, they need to purchase a ticket - either via the website (www.chairaffair.org) or at the door.
The chairs will be displayed at the museum on Weds. and Thursday if you have friends who want to see them but cannot come to the evening event.
Thank you SO MUCH for your donations of time, labor, creativity, and love to benefit the NW Furniture Bank. If any of you would like to ever visit the bank for a tour, please let me know! I look forward to seeing you on Thursday.
Dear artists -
Wow, the Chair Affair is this Thursday at the Tacoma Art Museum!! We are so excited to see you that evening at 6pm. You don't need a ticket - when you check in at the registration desk they will have your name, a bid packet, and a nametag for you.
Remember, if you bring a guest, they need to purchase a ticket - either via the website (www.chairaffair.org) or at the door.
The chairs will be displayed at the museum on Weds. and Thursday if you have friends who want to see them but cannot come to the evening event.
Thank you SO MUCH for your donations of time, labor, creativity, and love to benefit the NW Furniture Bank. If any of you would like to ever visit the bank for a tour, please let me know! I look forward to seeing you on Thursday.
Shoreline Forrest Park Arts Commission Gallery news
Picked up my art work early from the Shoreline Forrest Park Art Commission Gallery in Forest Park yesterday. Finaaly photographed the display... I will still have my Sumi-e and collage blank notecards avaiable for sale at the gallery.
Inward Song viewed from front window...
Wall one of Zen Collages - Flourescent lights, oh my!
part of grouping on white wallsold a collage... I have to say this is the first of my Zen Collages [size 20X16 or 16X20} to sell!
I was waiting to take them down and getting the boxes ready at the Shoreline Forrest Park Arts Commission Gallery.
A shopper/client was picking out some things. Carla said to her, this is one of our artists.
Carol, shopper said "which ones", so I was showing her some of my details like handmade paper, hand cast faces, and here's Suminagahshi, Japanese paper marbling... its the piece on the left in this image - Qualitative
She finishes her purchases but asks "how big is that piece, I have my tape with me." So they went to measure as I said 16HX20..
"I think I have the perfect spot for this. How long is going to be here, I can check it on Monday."
I said I was taking them down as I had an exhibit to hang on Monday.
She said... "let me get my color sample kit, I live close by..." within 10 minutes she was back and the colors went well - ta Dah...
there was some other additional chatting about how peaceful the design was, etc...
So its going in her foyer and will be the first thing her guests see!!!!
a happy customer! happy artist and happy Carla!
so a whole lotta Happy was going on!!!!So here's the great story -
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
watercolor demo images
While teaching watercolor to ORLA [Olympia Regional Learning Academy] students I have completed watercolor paintings during each class.
Female Mallard
Mountain Fog
Kingfisher Lunch
Snails
Friday, February 19, 2010
Message from Stone Soup - Shop the Frontier
From Betty Buckley, Executive Director of Stone Soup:
Last spring Stone Soup celebrated its tenth anniversary. This spring, sadly, we have to shut our doors.
After a wonderful decade of working on rural economic and arts development programs, Stone Soup is closing our doors as of March 31. We managed to stay open despite recessions and vanishing grants, but this is no longer possible. In years past we have been extremely fortunate to receive funding from a number of major foundations including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, USDA Rural Development, Verizon, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard and others. But these organizations have either shifted priorities, or we have reached the maximum number of grants allowed. Over these years we\'ve aided thousands of rural families by serving as an incubator for rural arts; teaching art, business and technology classes, and providing a professional venue for rural artists. Our microloans have helped people start small businesses. Though it\'s sad to see things end, we know that the skills training we provided along with the skills of the artists and entrepreneurs themselves have combined to create a pathway to success for many.
Our website will continue for the time being with members shipping product from their homes. We hope to find a buyer for the website and, as a way of thanking our most loyal members, we are working with another organization to arrange a new sales venue for their products.
We want to thank the many people in Republic and the surrounding area that supported our efforts by buying the beautiful products made by dozens of talented artists and artisans.
On a personal note, I want to thank the Stone Soup staff who gave so much of themselves to the program, and who worked hard to make rural arts a viable income stream for so many families. Their dedication and innovation made it possible to stay viable for as long as we did. It has been my pleasure to work with these dedicated women and I wish them every possible success in the future.
Last spring Stone Soup celebrated its tenth anniversary. This spring, sadly, we have to shut our doors.
After a wonderful decade of working on rural economic and arts development programs, Stone Soup is closing our doors as of March 31. We managed to stay open despite recessions and vanishing grants, but this is no longer possible. In years past we have been extremely fortunate to receive funding from a number of major foundations including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, USDA Rural Development, Verizon, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard and others. But these organizations have either shifted priorities, or we have reached the maximum number of grants allowed. Over these years we\'ve aided thousands of rural families by serving as an incubator for rural arts; teaching art, business and technology classes, and providing a professional venue for rural artists. Our microloans have helped people start small businesses. Though it\'s sad to see things end, we know that the skills training we provided along with the skills of the artists and entrepreneurs themselves have combined to create a pathway to success for many.
Our website will continue for the time being with members shipping product from their homes. We hope to find a buyer for the website and, as a way of thanking our most loyal members, we are working with another organization to arrange a new sales venue for their products.
We want to thank the many people in Republic and the surrounding area that supported our efforts by buying the beautiful products made by dozens of talented artists and artisans.
On a personal note, I want to thank the Stone Soup staff who gave so much of themselves to the program, and who worked hard to make rural arts a viable income stream for so many families. Their dedication and innovation made it possible to stay viable for as long as we did. It has been my pleasure to work with these dedicated women and I wish them every possible success in the future.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Whimsy Exhibit announcement
Come to the Brick House Gallery for a dose of Whimsy.
Tonight! February 18th, from 5 - 9pm.
Artists from Seattle through Tacoma to San Francisco
are showing art that will make you feel
a whole lot better about this crazy world we live in.
Opening tonight and running through Thursday, March 18th.
The Brick House Gallery is located at 1123 South Fawcett Street in downtown Tacoma, between 11th and 13th Streets - just down from the Tacoma Main Library - the only brick house around.
Have a glass of wine.
Come. Look. Smile.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Children's Summer Art Classes - Olympia Parks and Recreation
Kids Summer classes
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380
Draw Your Own Comic Book Ages 8-12 July 6-9 (Tues-Fri), 9 to noon
Have you always wanted to create your own comic book? Have you been wondering if you could come up with your own super characters or silly family? Join this class to draw, doodle, and have oodles of creative fun! Learn how develop your ideas into a story line which then is translated into character studies for your comic strip. Get the ideas out of your head and into reality through basic drawing, sequencing, writing, production and character development techniques. Simple supply list will be printed on registration receipt. On receipt: Please bring a snack. Supplies: drawing pad/sketchbook, drawing pencils, eraser, markers and black marker or ink pen.
Fantasy Sculpture Ages 8-12 July 19-23 9:30 to noon
Create imaginative, playful animals, monsters and masks using self-hardening clay, papier-mâché, found objects and wood. Students will learn about form, space and have a lot of fun! All supplies included in class fee. On receipt: Please bring a snack. All supplies & materials included in class fee.
Art in the Middle Ages and Today Ages 8-12 July 19-23 1 to 3:30pm
Come explore medieval art and its influence in today's time! Student projects will include creation of a contemporary coat of arms, illuminated page, gargoyle sculpture, simple woven tapestry, and faux stain glass design. They will also learn about contemporary artists who combine text, symbols and images in altered books and create an altered book of their own. On receipt: Please bring a snack. All supplies included in class fee.
Art from Around the World Ages 8-12 July 26-30 9:30 to noon
Take a trip with your creativity and imagination! Discover the secrets of art from faraway places. Create a range of art projects derived from various cultures around the world. Both 2D and 3D processes will be covered. Enjoy painting, drawing and mixed media as we learn about different countries. Simple supply list printed on registration receipt. On Receipt: Please bring a snack. Please bring an all purpose sketch pad, pencil & eraser to class.
Ocean and Marine Life Art Adventure Ages 8-12 July 26-30 from 1 to 3:30pm Based on ocean theme, children will explore art materials and create different projects such as Paper Mache` fish, beach treasure wreath, ocean creature sock puppet, collage beach scene, mono print 'Swimmy' type story and much more! All supplies & materials included in class fee. On Receipt: Please bring a snack. All supplies and materials are included in class fee.
Art Sampler Ages 8-12 August 2-6 from 1 to 4 Through the use of paint, pastels, watercolors and other materials explore nature from Aardvarks to Zebras and beyond. Students will be guided through step-by-step drawing and painting techniques that include subject development using basic shapes, shading, blending and the development of an environment/background. Simple supply list will print on registration receipt.
On receipt: Please bring a snack. Students need to bring a basic all purpose drawing pad.
Manga Ages 12-16 August 9-13 9 to noon Are you a fan of anime and manga? In Japan, people of all ages read manga ['whimsical pictures']. Are you interested in learning to draw in the black and white manga style - then this is the class for you! Illustrate your action-adventure, comedy, or fantasy writing in a single episode - to be continued in the next issue or collection of stories. Basic drawing skills and more that you need to know to develop your characters and storyline. Bring sketch book and pencil to class. On Receipt: Please bring a snack. Supplies needed: Sketch book and pencil.
Explorations in Watercolor Ages 12-16 August 9-13 1 to 4pm Each day students will imitate an American watercolor artist's unique use of color, method of applying paint and subject matter. This is a great way for teens to gain skills, learn about American artists, and gain a sense of their own personal expression. All supplies included in class fee. On receipt: Please bring a snack. All supplies and materials included in class fee.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380
Draw Your Own Comic Book Ages 8-12 July 6-9 (Tues-Fri), 9 to noon
Have you always wanted to create your own comic book? Have you been wondering if you could come up with your own super characters or silly family? Join this class to draw, doodle, and have oodles of creative fun! Learn how develop your ideas into a story line which then is translated into character studies for your comic strip. Get the ideas out of your head and into reality through basic drawing, sequencing, writing, production and character development techniques. Simple supply list will be printed on registration receipt. On receipt: Please bring a snack. Supplies: drawing pad/sketchbook, drawing pencils, eraser, markers and black marker or ink pen.
Fantasy Sculpture Ages 8-12 July 19-23 9:30 to noon
Create imaginative, playful animals, monsters and masks using self-hardening clay, papier-mâché, found objects and wood. Students will learn about form, space and have a lot of fun! All supplies included in class fee. On receipt: Please bring a snack. All supplies & materials included in class fee.
Art in the Middle Ages and Today Ages 8-12 July 19-23 1 to 3:30pm
Come explore medieval art and its influence in today's time! Student projects will include creation of a contemporary coat of arms, illuminated page, gargoyle sculpture, simple woven tapestry, and faux stain glass design. They will also learn about contemporary artists who combine text, symbols and images in altered books and create an altered book of their own. On receipt: Please bring a snack. All supplies included in class fee.
Art from Around the World Ages 8-12 July 26-30 9:30 to noon
Take a trip with your creativity and imagination! Discover the secrets of art from faraway places. Create a range of art projects derived from various cultures around the world. Both 2D and 3D processes will be covered. Enjoy painting, drawing and mixed media as we learn about different countries. Simple supply list printed on registration receipt. On Receipt: Please bring a snack. Please bring an all purpose sketch pad, pencil & eraser to class.
Ocean and Marine Life Art Adventure Ages 8-12 July 26-30 from 1 to 3:30pm Based on ocean theme, children will explore art materials and create different projects such as Paper Mache` fish, beach treasure wreath, ocean creature sock puppet, collage beach scene, mono print 'Swimmy' type story and much more! All supplies & materials included in class fee. On Receipt: Please bring a snack. All supplies and materials are included in class fee.
Art Sampler Ages 8-12 August 2-6 from 1 to 4 Through the use of paint, pastels, watercolors and other materials explore nature from Aardvarks to Zebras and beyond. Students will be guided through step-by-step drawing and painting techniques that include subject development using basic shapes, shading, blending and the development of an environment/background. Simple supply list will print on registration receipt.
On receipt: Please bring a snack. Students need to bring a basic all purpose drawing pad.
Manga Ages 12-16 August 9-13 9 to noon Are you a fan of anime and manga? In Japan, people of all ages read manga ['whimsical pictures']. Are you interested in learning to draw in the black and white manga style - then this is the class for you! Illustrate your action-adventure, comedy, or fantasy writing in a single episode - to be continued in the next issue or collection of stories. Basic drawing skills and more that you need to know to develop your characters and storyline. Bring sketch book and pencil to class. On Receipt: Please bring a snack. Supplies needed: Sketch book and pencil.
Explorations in Watercolor Ages 12-16 August 9-13 1 to 4pm Each day students will imitate an American watercolor artist's unique use of color, method of applying paint and subject matter. This is a great way for teens to gain skills, learn about American artists, and gain a sense of their own personal expression. All supplies included in class fee. On receipt: Please bring a snack. All supplies and materials included in class fee.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Whimsy - Brick House Gallery
The Brick House Gallery is organizing a show to raise spirits - "Whimsy". The news around the world is bleak, the sky is low, it’s wet, it’s dark and it’s wintertime in the Northwest. I just want to do my best to put a smile on people’s faces in February. http://www.thebrickhousegallery.com/
I have two pieces accepted for "Whimsy" a two month exhibit - Bath Time and Catbotage...
Address: 1123 Fawcett Street, Tacoma, WA
open Thursday from 5 to 9 pm or by appointment
Peter MacDonald cell 253.230.4880 or galery 253.627.0426
I have two pieces accepted for "Whimsy" a two month exhibit - Bath Time and Catbotage...
Address: 1123 Fawcett Street, Tacoma, WA
open Thursday from 5 to 9 pm or by appointment
Peter MacDonald cell 253.230.4880 or galery 253.627.0426
Art Instruction Schedule - finishing winter and starting spring/summer
WINTER 2010 Classes
Block Printing: Linoleum Cut Saturday Feb 27 from 9:30 to 3:30pm material fee $15.00
Learn techniques for the relief printmaking process using the flexibility and ease of linoleum. A relief is achieved by carving into the surface using special tools to leave raised images. These images are then inked and printed without a press to create a dynamic and textured print that can have many layers and colors. Students have the option of creating a multi-block image or themed cards to exchange with students to complete an edition. Open to both teens and adults. Centralia Community College, 7 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099 www.centralia.edu
Exploring Creativity – Mondays Feb 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 from 6 to 8pm - The Artist Way-: Creative projects inspired by The Artist's Way, a book by Julia Cameron, encourage students to tap in to their unique abilities, gain self-confidence in their skills and release unwanted blocks that are preventing them from becoming the best they can be! For artists and non-artists alike, this is an empowering and entertaining series of projects.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380
Painting with Water Soluble Colored Pencils Tuesday March 2, 9, 16, to 23 from 6-8 pm
Want the look of watercolor and the control of colored pencil? Water-soluble colored pencils can match anything watercolor do, plus have the ability to create effects impossible with watercolor. Discover this medium's exciting versatility with techniques such as wet-on-dry, dry-on-wet, wet-on-wet, and much more! Learn about materials, tools, and techniques, and then apply this information to create a painting. Participants bring watercolor paper & watercolor pencils to class.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 Call 360.753.8380 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit
Handmade Paper Saturday March 6th from 9 am to 1 pm - material fee $5.00
Not only is making homemade paper a fun experience for you, but it's a good way to recycle waste into wonderful possibilities such as envelopes, greeting cards, artwork and more. Making paper is a fun way to express your creativity and homemade papers are the perfect additions to holiday greeting cards, gift tags, wrapping paper and more!" A supply list with directions for making a simple mold & deckle and press will be mailed with your registration confirmation. Centralia Community College, 7 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099
Candy Tin Assemblage Saturday March 13 from 9:30 to 3:30
Spend a Saturday creating tiny assemblages with metal candy tins. Learn how to create fascinating works of art using "everyday" objects and collage materials. The possibilities are infinite! Supply list available at registration.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380
Ready! Set! Draw!: Drawing from the Right Side Thursday March 18 to April 15 from 6 to 8:30pm
Have you always wanted to draw - are looking for a way to express your creativity? This basic course in drawing will introduce the participant to a number different exercises that help you understand how an artist sees. These will include: upside down drawing; contour and gesture drawing; the value scale and blending techniques; and using a basic unit and sighting. Suggested reading The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards. Bring a soft pencil (4B is good), an eraser and a sketch pad no smaller than 8 x 11 to class.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380
Painting with Water Soluble Colored Pencils Tuesday March 20 from 9:30-3:30 pm
Want the look of watercolor and the control of colored pencil? Water-soluble colored pencils can match anything watercolor do, plus have the ability to create effects impossible with watercolor. Discover this medium's exciting versatility with techniques such as wet-on-dry, dry-on-wet, wet-on-wet, and much more! Learn about materials, tools, and techniques, and then apply this information to create a painting. Participants bring watercolor paper & watercolor pencils to class. Auburn Parks & Recreation 2840 Riverwalk Dr Se, Auburn, WA98002 (253) 931-3907 www.auburnwa.gov
Collage: Exploring the Written Word through Art Monday March 29 to April 26from 6 to 8 pm
In this workshop, participants will create a series of five small collages, each with a Muse/Guide as the focal point. Creative people visually benefit from stretching their ‘writing legs.’ Likewise, for writers to confront visual material enhances their own process. After the completion of each collage, a short paragraph based on a writing prompt/exercise will be completed that ties into the particular piece of artwork like “Is this Muse/Guide trying to tell you something?”
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380
SPRING AND SUMMER
Block Printing: Linoleum Cut Tuesday April 6 -27 from 6 to 8 pm
Learn techniques for the relief printmaking process using the flexibility and ease of linoleum. A relief is achieved by carving into the surface using special tools to leave raised images. These images are then inked and printed without a press to create a dynamic and textured print that can have many layers and colors. Students have the option of creating a multi-block image or themed cards to exchange with students to complete an edition. Open to both teens and adults.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380
Painting with Water Soluble Colored Pencils Saturday April 17 from 9:30-3:30 pm
Want the look of watercolor and the control of colored pencil? Water-soluble colored pencils can match anything watercolor do, plus have the ability to create effects impossible with watercolor. Discover this medium's exciting versatility with techniques such as wet-on-dry, dry-on-wet, wet-on-wet, and much more! Learn about materials, tools, and techniques, and then apply this information to create a painting. Participants bring watercolor paper & watercolor pencils to class.
Centralia Community College, 7 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099 www.centralia.edu
Introduction to Precious Metal Clay May 1 from 9:30 to 3:00pm
Precious Metal Clay, fine silver in clay form, is used to create unique jewelry pieces in a short amount of time and then is simply fired in a kiln. Explore creating hollow beads and forms, construct a pendant, use patina and create your own unique jewelry in this class. Before working directly with the PMC, modeling clay will be used to explore the basic forming techniques. After you have gained the basic skills needed to work with Precious Metal Clay, the creative possibilities are endless. Materials and supply list will be forwarded to all registered students. PMC price depends on cost of silver, approximately $35-45. Community College, 7 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099 www.centralia.edu
Ready! Set! Draw!: Drawing from the Right Side Tuesday May 4-June 22 6 to 8 pm Have you always wanted to draw - are looking for a way to express your creativity? This basic course in drawing will introduce the participant to a number different exercises that help you understand how an artist sees. These will include: upside down drawing; contour and gesture drawing; the value scale and blending techniques; and using a basic unit and sighting. Suggested reading The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards. Bring a soft pencil (4B is good), an eraser and a sketch pad no smaller than 8 x 11 to class. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit
Introduction to Precious Metal Clay May 15 from 9 to 3:30
Precious Metal Clay, fine silver in clay form, is used to create unique jewelry pieces in a short amount of time and then is simply fired in a kiln. Explore creating hollow beads and forms, construct a pendant, use patina and create your own unique jewelry in this class. Before working directly with the PMC, modeling clay will be used to explore the basic forming techniques. After you have gained the basic skills needed to work with Precious Metal Clay, the creative possibilities are endless. Materials and supply list will be forwarded to all registered students. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380
Handmade Artist's Journals – Saturday May 22 from 9 to 3:30pm
Mixed Media, Watercolor - In this workshop, fabric, embroidery floss, paper, paint, gesso, inks, and crayons are many of the mediums you use to create unique handmade stitched books which can be a personal journals or a record of a particular event or holiday. Construct books from scratch with decorative and unique covers and learn how to make wonderfully rich, organic pages and decorate them with stitching, incorporate windows, flaps, found objects, material, threads, beads and embroidery to create a richly embellished book. If you have an idea for a book, bring items you may want to put in your book/journal to use as inspiration - photos, dried flowers, leaves, tickets, letters, post cards, interesting poetry or prose, or any other kind of printed memorabilia. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380
Introduction to Sumi-e Wednesday June 2 -30th from 6 to 8 pm
Instructor Ellen Miffitt will introduce you to the four treasures: ink stick, ink stone, brush and paper. The simplicity and spontaneity of brush painting begins by learning to hold the brush, making the basic strokes, and loading the brush to create tones and depth. The goal is to break away from logical thinking and to be spontaneous in expressing with the brush. Materials provided for the first class students purchase their own paper for the remaining classes. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380
Painting with Water Soluble Colored Pencils Monday June 7-28 from 6 to 8pm
Want the look of watercolor and the control of colored pencil? Water-soluble colored pencils can match anything watercolor do, plus have the ability to create effects impossible with watercolor. Discover this medium's exciting versatility. Learn about materials, tools, and techniques, and then apply this information to create a painting. Participants bring watercolor paper & watercolor pencils to class. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit
Art of Handmade Paper Saturday June 12 from 9 to 1 pm Not only is making homemade paper a fun experience for you, but it's a good way to recycle waste into wonderful possibilities such as greeting cards, artwork, decoration for envelopes and more. Making paper is a fun way to express your creativity. A supply list with directions for making a simple mold & deckle in class will be mailed with your registration confirmation. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit
Call 360.753.8380
Travel Sketching/Watercolor/Pencil Workshop June 26th from 9 to 2pm
Ever wonder why we rarely relive our travels through photos? Perhaps because taking a photo requires so little investment of one’s attention. Artistic journaling slows your pace, as you observe a scene for at least as long as it takes to sketch it. Journaling is solely for pleasure – it doesn’t require that you be an accomplished artist. Regardless of skill level, you’ll be amazed how quickly your drawing and watercolor skills improve – within hours! We'll visit and sketch some of Olympia’s interesting locales. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be dedicated to journaling. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380
Block Printing: Linoleum Cut Saturday Feb 27 from 9:30 to 3:30pm material fee $15.00
Learn techniques for the relief printmaking process using the flexibility and ease of linoleum. A relief is achieved by carving into the surface using special tools to leave raised images. These images are then inked and printed without a press to create a dynamic and textured print that can have many layers and colors. Students have the option of creating a multi-block image or themed cards to exchange with students to complete an edition. Open to both teens and adults. Centralia Community College, 7 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099 www.centralia.edu
Exploring Creativity – Mondays Feb 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 from 6 to 8pm - The Artist Way-: Creative projects inspired by The Artist's Way, a book by Julia Cameron, encourage students to tap in to their unique abilities, gain self-confidence in their skills and release unwanted blocks that are preventing them from becoming the best they can be! For artists and non-artists alike, this is an empowering and entertaining series of projects.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380
Painting with Water Soluble Colored Pencils Tuesday March 2, 9, 16, to 23 from 6-8 pm
Want the look of watercolor and the control of colored pencil? Water-soluble colored pencils can match anything watercolor do, plus have the ability to create effects impossible with watercolor. Discover this medium's exciting versatility with techniques such as wet-on-dry, dry-on-wet, wet-on-wet, and much more! Learn about materials, tools, and techniques, and then apply this information to create a painting. Participants bring watercolor paper & watercolor pencils to class.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 Call 360.753.8380 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit
Handmade Paper Saturday March 6th from 9 am to 1 pm - material fee $5.00
Not only is making homemade paper a fun experience for you, but it's a good way to recycle waste into wonderful possibilities such as envelopes, greeting cards, artwork and more. Making paper is a fun way to express your creativity and homemade papers are the perfect additions to holiday greeting cards, gift tags, wrapping paper and more!" A supply list with directions for making a simple mold & deckle and press will be mailed with your registration confirmation. Centralia Community College, 7 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099
Candy Tin Assemblage Saturday March 13 from 9:30 to 3:30
Spend a Saturday creating tiny assemblages with metal candy tins. Learn how to create fascinating works of art using "everyday" objects and collage materials. The possibilities are infinite! Supply list available at registration.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380
Ready! Set! Draw!: Drawing from the Right Side Thursday March 18 to April 15 from 6 to 8:30pm
Have you always wanted to draw - are looking for a way to express your creativity? This basic course in drawing will introduce the participant to a number different exercises that help you understand how an artist sees. These will include: upside down drawing; contour and gesture drawing; the value scale and blending techniques; and using a basic unit and sighting. Suggested reading The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards. Bring a soft pencil (4B is good), an eraser and a sketch pad no smaller than 8 x 11 to class.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380
Painting with Water Soluble Colored Pencils Tuesday March 20 from 9:30-3:30 pm
Want the look of watercolor and the control of colored pencil? Water-soluble colored pencils can match anything watercolor do, plus have the ability to create effects impossible with watercolor. Discover this medium's exciting versatility with techniques such as wet-on-dry, dry-on-wet, wet-on-wet, and much more! Learn about materials, tools, and techniques, and then apply this information to create a painting. Participants bring watercolor paper & watercolor pencils to class. Auburn Parks & Recreation 2840 Riverwalk Dr Se, Auburn, WA98002 (253) 931-3907 www.auburnwa.gov
Collage: Exploring the Written Word through Art Monday March 29 to April 26from 6 to 8 pm
In this workshop, participants will create a series of five small collages, each with a Muse/Guide as the focal point. Creative people visually benefit from stretching their ‘writing legs.’ Likewise, for writers to confront visual material enhances their own process. After the completion of each collage, a short paragraph based on a writing prompt/exercise will be completed that ties into the particular piece of artwork like “Is this Muse/Guide trying to tell you something?”
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380
SPRING AND SUMMER
Block Printing: Linoleum Cut Tuesday April 6 -27 from 6 to 8 pm
Learn techniques for the relief printmaking process using the flexibility and ease of linoleum. A relief is achieved by carving into the surface using special tools to leave raised images. These images are then inked and printed without a press to create a dynamic and textured print that can have many layers and colors. Students have the option of creating a multi-block image or themed cards to exchange with students to complete an edition. Open to both teens and adults.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380
Painting with Water Soluble Colored Pencils Saturday April 17 from 9:30-3:30 pm
Want the look of watercolor and the control of colored pencil? Water-soluble colored pencils can match anything watercolor do, plus have the ability to create effects impossible with watercolor. Discover this medium's exciting versatility with techniques such as wet-on-dry, dry-on-wet, wet-on-wet, and much more! Learn about materials, tools, and techniques, and then apply this information to create a painting. Participants bring watercolor paper & watercolor pencils to class.
Centralia Community College, 7 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099 www.centralia.edu
Introduction to Precious Metal Clay May 1 from 9:30 to 3:00pm
Precious Metal Clay, fine silver in clay form, is used to create unique jewelry pieces in a short amount of time and then is simply fired in a kiln. Explore creating hollow beads and forms, construct a pendant, use patina and create your own unique jewelry in this class. Before working directly with the PMC, modeling clay will be used to explore the basic forming techniques. After you have gained the basic skills needed to work with Precious Metal Clay, the creative possibilities are endless. Materials and supply list will be forwarded to all registered students. PMC price depends on cost of silver, approximately $35-45. Community College, 7 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099 www.centralia.edu
Ready! Set! Draw!: Drawing from the Right Side Tuesday May 4-June 22 6 to 8 pm Have you always wanted to draw - are looking for a way to express your creativity? This basic course in drawing will introduce the participant to a number different exercises that help you understand how an artist sees. These will include: upside down drawing; contour and gesture drawing; the value scale and blending techniques; and using a basic unit and sighting. Suggested reading The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards. Bring a soft pencil (4B is good), an eraser and a sketch pad no smaller than 8 x 11 to class. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit
Introduction to Precious Metal Clay May 15 from 9 to 3:30
Precious Metal Clay, fine silver in clay form, is used to create unique jewelry pieces in a short amount of time and then is simply fired in a kiln. Explore creating hollow beads and forms, construct a pendant, use patina and create your own unique jewelry in this class. Before working directly with the PMC, modeling clay will be used to explore the basic forming techniques. After you have gained the basic skills needed to work with Precious Metal Clay, the creative possibilities are endless. Materials and supply list will be forwarded to all registered students. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380
Handmade Artist's Journals – Saturday May 22 from 9 to 3:30pm
Mixed Media, Watercolor - In this workshop, fabric, embroidery floss, paper, paint, gesso, inks, and crayons are many of the mediums you use to create unique handmade stitched books which can be a personal journals or a record of a particular event or holiday. Construct books from scratch with decorative and unique covers and learn how to make wonderfully rich, organic pages and decorate them with stitching, incorporate windows, flaps, found objects, material, threads, beads and embroidery to create a richly embellished book. If you have an idea for a book, bring items you may want to put in your book/journal to use as inspiration - photos, dried flowers, leaves, tickets, letters, post cards, interesting poetry or prose, or any other kind of printed memorabilia. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380
Introduction to Sumi-e Wednesday June 2 -30th from 6 to 8 pm
Instructor Ellen Miffitt will introduce you to the four treasures: ink stick, ink stone, brush and paper. The simplicity and spontaneity of brush painting begins by learning to hold the brush, making the basic strokes, and loading the brush to create tones and depth. The goal is to break away from logical thinking and to be spontaneous in expressing with the brush. Materials provided for the first class students purchase their own paper for the remaining classes. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380
Painting with Water Soluble Colored Pencils Monday June 7-28 from 6 to 8pm
Want the look of watercolor and the control of colored pencil? Water-soluble colored pencils can match anything watercolor do, plus have the ability to create effects impossible with watercolor. Discover this medium's exciting versatility. Learn about materials, tools, and techniques, and then apply this information to create a painting. Participants bring watercolor paper & watercolor pencils to class. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit
Art of Handmade Paper Saturday June 12 from 9 to 1 pm Not only is making homemade paper a fun experience for you, but it's a good way to recycle waste into wonderful possibilities such as greeting cards, artwork, decoration for envelopes and more. Making paper is a fun way to express your creativity. A supply list with directions for making a simple mold & deckle in class will be mailed with your registration confirmation. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit
Call 360.753.8380
Travel Sketching/Watercolor/Pencil Workshop June 26th from 9 to 2pm
Ever wonder why we rarely relive our travels through photos? Perhaps because taking a photo requires so little investment of one’s attention. Artistic journaling slows your pace, as you observe a scene for at least as long as it takes to sketch it. Journaling is solely for pleasure – it doesn’t require that you be an accomplished artist. Regardless of skill level, you’ll be amazed how quickly your drawing and watercolor skills improve – within hours! We'll visit and sketch some of Olympia’s interesting locales. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be dedicated to journaling. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380
Watercolor Demos for ORLA
These are two other watercolor demos done for the watercolor class at ORLA [Olympia Regional Learning Center]. ORLA is a learning center for home choolers and uses the old Rogers elementary school as a physical base.
Watercolor Demo for ORLA
This week for the ORLA [Olympia Regional Learning Academy] watercolor class demo, I painted a cottontail rabbit. Only 3 more classes of this quarter and then the "spring" classes that I am offering are The Skies the Limit: art projects based on starry nights and space explorations. Both 2D and 3D processes will be covered. Enjoy painting, drawing, and mixed media as we create sunset watercolors, shooting star flip book, wind sock, star mobile, redesign the Big Dipper and more… Tuesdays at 10:30 to 11:20am AND Down-Home Crafts: In this class, students explore 2D and 3D craft techniques including macramé, basket weaving, batik, etched glass, decoupage and more... on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:40 am
Olympia Spring Arts Walk - Urban Onion
Olympia Arts Walk is held on Friday April 24th from 5 to 10 pm and Saturday from 12 to 7 pm...
I will be located in the Urban Onion and will have Sumi-e cards and
matted Sumi-e for sale/viewing.
Friday night from 5 to 9:30 pm, I will be a presenter for Family Night Activity.
[not sure what the project will be... ]
Come on downtown to celebrate the arts in our community! Experience visual and performing arts in over 100 businesses by hundreds of artists every fourth Friday/Saturday in April and first Friday in October. Special features include hands-on family activities, demonstrations and impromtu street performances. The spring Arts Walk includes the incredible the Procession of the Species produced by Earthbound Productions. For artists, art lovers and the art curious, this event is a wonderful opportunity to embrace the arts in all forms! Maps with listings of venues and artists are available two weeks before the event at participating locations and at The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St. NW, in downtown Olympia. For more information, call 709.2678 or send an email to sjohnso1@ci.olympia.wa.us.
I will be located in the Urban Onion and will have Sumi-e cards and
matted Sumi-e for sale/viewing.
Friday night from 5 to 9:30 pm, I will be a presenter for Family Night Activity.
[not sure what the project will be... ]
Come on downtown to celebrate the arts in our community! Experience visual and performing arts in over 100 businesses by hundreds of artists every fourth Friday/Saturday in April and first Friday in October. Special features include hands-on family activities, demonstrations and impromtu street performances. The spring Arts Walk includes the incredible the Procession of the Species produced by Earthbound Productions. For artists, art lovers and the art curious, this event is a wonderful opportunity to embrace the arts in all forms! Maps with listings of venues and artists are available two weeks before the event at participating locations and at The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St. NW, in downtown Olympia. For more information, call 709.2678 or send an email to sjohnso1@ci.olympia.wa.us.
Chair Affair Project
Completed my Chair Affair Project and delivered it yesterday.. The auction fundraiser for the NW Furniture Bank is held at TAM on March 4th from 6 to 9 pm.
was a little diasppointed as the
painting on the chair skirts did
not come out quite as I had
pictured it in my mind...
painting on the chair skirts did
not come out quite as I had
pictured it in my mind...
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