Other news from NLS

Fall classes just around the corner… check these websites for more info:

Auburn Parks & Recreation 2840 Riverwalk Dr Se, Auburn, WA 98002 (253) 931-3907 www.Auburnwa.gov/arts


Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380


Centralia Community College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099
Phone: (360) 736-9391 ext 427 http://www.centralia.edu/academics/cont-ed



Additional classes added:
"You-Don't-Need-To-Know-A-Thing" Collage Thurs Sept 16 - Oct 21 - no class oct 14th
Collage offers versatility and flexibility. Free your creative spirit with this fast-paced, upbeat “You-Don’t-Need-To-Know-A-Thing” Introduction to Collage. Come prepared to learn the basics of collage, materials, and techniques in a supportive environment. Emphasizing fun - catch the spontaneity of a child: finding objects, bits & pieces in the most unlikely places and putting a puzzle together.

Centralia Community College
Manga age 16 to adult Sept 18th from 9:30 to 3:30
Basic Enameled Jewelry Dec 11 from 9:30 to 3 pm material fee $20

Fall Senior Services for South Sound Arcylic Class - 9 weeks - 1.5 hour - Friday 2:30 to 4 pm contact Chris Quimby @ 586-6181 ext 123 or activitiesdir@southsoundseniors.org location: 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501

Waiting to hear from entries to the Fine Art Exhibit at the Puyallup Fair:
sent in two mini collages and two mixed media up with a fried last week.


Heard back from a group of musicians that want to use my mini collage/s on the covers of their new CDs… they’re Seattle based – work day jobs and do their musician gigs whenever possible.  Midnight in the Orchard will be used for their Luna CD and they are deciding on others - its a series of four CDs!!


Last but not Least!!!
My daughter and grandson come up the 24th and I have a whole bunch of projects saved for Grammy and them/him to create with!  Plus we must get out and pick some blueberries...

Summer is flying by - teaching all thoses kids!

Here’s the latest happenings from Nine lives Studios…



Busy summer with teaching children’s art classes – so far only one has been cancelled due to low enrollment…

Marine and Ocean life adventures age 8-12


Featured stencil wind sock, stencil t-shirt, shell wreath, sea monster sock puppet and the color your own beach ball among other projects such as watercolor and collage…

acrylic on canvass mimic van Gogh


Media Sampler age 8-12


Featured charcoal, pastel & white chalk; acrylic on canvass sheets; watercolors; pen & ink, colored pencils; poster paint, watercolor pencils

pen & ink samples for drawing a castle

student working on his castle

sample of a Paul Klee inspired poster paint painting

working with students - watercolor pencil pieces

Tomorrow I have back to back classes for 12-16 year old students…


Manga – Japanese style comic drawing from 9 to noon and Watercolor from 1 to 4 pm…

The following week it looks like the Shelton Parks & Rec classes will run even though the enrollment is low 6 for Comic Book & 5 for Art from Around the World.  I hate to disappoint kids…

Only gives me a few days to attack the house before my daughter comes to visit with Eamon – my grandson, who is now 4.5 - how fast they grow! I have a lot of art projects set aside for him and grandma to do!

Art Rageous – wow, I left the house early, got there early and was like a popsicle all day. Crazy weather! I almost grabbed a fleece jacket but said to myself – it’s August. Its summer… luckily I changed from shorts to jeans and wore socks. It was a heavy soaking PNW mist, then a downpour, then mist, dry, downpour… not as many participants as was expected. Started at 11 and was very slow, picked up from 12:30 to 3ish and tapered off as far as people participating with all the various art projects offered. Last year they had over 3 thousand – don’t think they had a thousand this year!   Luckily I was able to pack up quickly and as I was pulling out at 4:30 it began to pour!!!!


I did sell one Sumi-e, had fun talking, met nice people and encouraged many to try their hand with the brush… and got a wild idea… I basically stopped painting Sumi-e except for cards and Art-o-Mat blocks – very sad but I have stacks of unsold work. Another presenter works in encaustic and causally mentioned she really liked how light weight the sumi paper was. She said it was perfect for embedding in wax. To which I replied, I’ve been meaning to try encaustic to get away from frames/glass/mats… The she said, oh, sumi-e paper works beautifully… just use the bees wax. Also a comment from a friend about my poems being Zen like and how my Sumi-e goes with many of my poems. Does this sound like a great marriage… my sumi, my poetry and encaustic. OK its off in another direction but I think its unusual enough to be a hit.

Teaching Around the South Sound
I received a confirmation call from The Hampton’s – an Alzheimer facility – from the contact person about giving an art lesson one hour per week four times a month– twice in one unit and twice a month in the other. I start in September ...

ORLA [Olympia Regional Learning Academy] art classes start in Sept for home school children - Timeline of Art 10:40 to 11:40 grade 6-8 Tuesday Sept 14th and Unique Collaborations - ORLA grades 6-8 9:30 to 10:30 on Wednesdays...


AND last but not least - Senior Services for South Sound will offer an Acrylic Class for 9 weeks - 1.5 hour –on Friday 2:30 to 4 pm - call the SeniorCenter for registration information... 586-6181 ext 123  222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA

Art Rageous Auburn

I'll be presenting Sumi-e to the wonderous crowd at Art Rageous this weekend...

Article in the local Auburn Reporter about ArtRageous: http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/south_king/aub/community/99509024.html

Auburn Parks and Recreation Fall Classes

Here is my confirmed schedule for Auburn Parks and Recreation Fall Classes offerings...

Painting with Water Soluble Colored Pencils
Ages: 12-16 Sep 26 Sunday 12-5pm #33078 Fee: $52/$65

Have the control of colored pencil with the look of watercolor. Water-soluble colored pencils can match anything you can create with watercolor, plus you will have the ability to create effects impossible with watercolor. Discover the exciting versatility of this medium. Learn about materials, tools, techniques then apply your skills to create a painting. Bring Bristol paper or 90/100 lb smooth surface watercolor or heavy drawing paper and watercolor pencils to class.
Location: Les Gove Park Building 

Manga
Ages: 12-16  Oct 10 Sunday 12-5pm    #33079  Fee: $52/$65
Illustrate your own action-adventure, comedy or fantasy writing in a single episode to be continued in your next issue or collection of stories. Learn to draw in the black and white manga style, which means whimsical pictures in Japan. With basic drawing skills and your imagination you will develop your characters and storyline. Bring sketch book, pencil, eraser, and black permanent fine line marker to class.

Location: Les Gove Park Building 


Basic Enameled Jewelry Workshop
Ages: 16 and over  Nov 20 Saturday 9:30a-3pm   #33081/33082s 
Fee: $62/$78; Senior Discount Fee: $57/$72    Supply fee $20.
Location: Parks, Arts & Rec Admin Bldg
Come create pendants, pins and a pair of earrings to keep or for gift giving. Participants will learn basic enameling procedure and simple techniques such as stenciling, sgraffito, overglazes and underglazes on copper. No prior metalwork experience necessary.


Precious Metal Clay Jewelry Workshop
Ages: 16 and over  Dec 5 Sunday 12-5pm   #33083/33084s  Fee: $62/$78; Senior Discount Fee: $57/$72  Location: Parks, Arts & Rec Admin Bldg 

Precious metal clay, fine silver in clay form is used to create unique jewelry pieces and is then fired in a kiln. Explore creating small pendants and earrings to keep or for gift giving. Modeling clay will be used to explore the basic forming techniques. The creative possibilities are endless. Precious Metal Clay material fee is approximately $35-45.

Auburn’s ArtRageous: Artists in Action Art Fair

Auburn’s ArtRageous: Artists in Action Art Fair


Saturday, August 7, 11- 4 pm at Auburn’s Les Gove Park
Hands-On Art Activities – Demonstrations – Art Market – Food – Music – and More!


This FREE one-day art extravaganza celebrates the visual arts and invites attendees to both observe techniques and create their own artwork. Artist in action booths will include:
· Spray Paint Stenciling with CASH


· Bird Sculptures with Therese Buchmiller


· Book Making with Paste Paper with Kathleen Gray


· Lithography with Mirka Hokkanen


· Woodburning with Paul Langston


· Encaustic with Tia Matthies


· Sumi-e with Ellen Miffitt


· Watercolor with Scott Mulholland


· Metalworking with Amy Reeves


· Clay Masks with Amaranta Sandys


· Woodcarving with Michael Taskey


· Metal Relief Tiles with Michele Van Dals


· Instrument Petting Zoo with the Auburn Symphony Orchestra


· Quilting with White River Valley Museum


· Dance Performance by Pacific Ballroom Dance


· Community and Art Organizations


· And much more!
Also planned are two unique projects, Travelling Art Encampment and Plein Air in the Park that are seeking artist involvement.

Travelling Arts Encampment


The Travelling Arts Encampment is an interactive temporary art installation, inviting artists and the festival attendees to create tents and shelters throughout Les Gove park. Using non-traditional materials, the installation will imagine and inspire a new type of shelter. Artists will create the tents prior to the festival that will serve as the inspiration for creation throughout the day. To participate and to create a tent prior to the event for installation, contact tentshows@gmail.com.

Plein Air in the Park


Coordinated by Artist Frances Buckmaster, Plein Air in the Park invites artists for all or part of the day to come with an easel and paint or drawing supplies and capture the environment around them. To participate in Plein Air in the Park as part of ArtRageous, contact Frances Buckmaster, fbuckmaster@ix.netcom.com.

Earlier this year, Auburn’s 2009 ArtRageous: Artist in Action Art Fair received the top “Spotlight Award for Program Excellence” for Events, Fairs and Festivals from the Washington State Parks and Recreation (WRPA) honoring public agencies for outstanding and unique achievements.

For additional information, please visit www.auburnwa.gov/arts or contact the City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department at 253-931-3043.


ArtRageous is presented by the City of Auburn and made possible with the generous support from 4Culture.

ArtRageous in Auburn on Saturday August 7

I've been selected Project Leader for Auburn’s ArtRageous: Artist in Action Art Fair to lead a Sumi-e art project:   Sumi-e, the ancient art of Japanese ink painting. Participants learn to use Japanese painting equipment [ink stone, ink stick, Sumi-e brush, Sumi paper] to paint subjects while spontaneously expressing with the brush. I will have samples for participants to copy or they can paint their own subjects.

Saturday August 7th from 11 am to 4pm
City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Les Grove Park- for information 253.804.5043

SPRING AND SUMMER

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. Centtralia Community College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099 www.centralia.edu


Watercolor: Textures and Techniques Monday May 3-24 from 6-8pm
In these classes you will try 15-20 techniques for achieving textures and special effects in your watercolors. You will employ colored pencils in the wash, ink line, markers, salt, wax paper, crayon, and other materials with the washes, both while wet and when dry. Part of the class will be spent experimenting and then completing a work combining different techniques. Some painting experience required. Supply list will print on registration receipt.
On Receipt: Supply list: Brushes- typical brushes for watercolor are #8 round brush, #4 round for detail and a 1' flat for wash [broad application].


Paint Set or Tube paint and a palette [a white plate or commercial palette]. Paper- Use any watercolor pad, block or loose paper with a weight of #140. Most WC paper is cold press [rough texture] or hot press [smooth surface]. Strathmore has a pad with samples of various papers. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit


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 Basic Enameling Wednesday May 5-26 from 6-8:30pm
The art of creating with enamel on metal is a well-documented art form. Come learn basic enameling procedure and simple techniques such as stenciling, sgraffito, overglazes and underglazes on copper. No prior metalwork experience necessary. The instructor will fire the pieces. All supplies and firing included in class fee. 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


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


Introduction to Precious Metal Clay June 5th 9:30 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. Auburn Parks & Recreation 2840 Riverwalk Dr Se, Auburn, WA 98002 (253) 931-3907


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


Collage: Exploring the Written Word through Art Saturday July 10th
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?” Material fee $5.00 Auburn Parks & Recreation 2840 Riverwalk Dr Se, Auburn, WA 98002 (253) 931-3907


Travel Sketching/Watercolor/Pencil Workshop July 17th from 9 to noon
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! By the end of the workshop, you’ll be dedicated to journaling. Centralia Community College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099 www.centralia.edu


Travel Sketching/Watercolor/Pencil Workshop July 24th from 9 to noon
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! By the end of the workshop, you’ll be dedicated to journaling. Auburn Parks & Recreation 2840 Riverwalk Dr Se, Auburn, WA 98002 (253) 931-3907


Handmade Artist's Journals – Saturday August 14 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




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.


Week of July 12th possible kids morning and afternoon art classes at Shelton Parks & Recreation


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.




Week of August 16th possible kids morning and afternoon art classes at Shelton Parks & Recreation

Auburn Enameling Class

Had a great time guiding first time enamelers today  - Enamel for Holiday Projects class that ran from 9 to 4pm...

They got the hang of it fairly quickly and mad some amazing pieces - some art accidents as I call them that turned out beautifully.

Give the Gift of the Arts
this
Holiday Season

Nine Lives Studio [aka Ellen Miffitt] art classes for Winter 2010 make a great gift for creative family and friends . Contact information for the various venues I teach for is listed with the class schedule... Gift yourself as well!

My Bio:

I received a BS (Art/Art Education) from Southern Connecticut State College and a MS (Art/Art Education) from Central Connecticut State University. Experienced in preparation and presentation of age appropriate activities, my lessons are designed to promote growth, develop new skills and build positive reinforcement in a safe and supportive environment. Currently my art classes for children to adults are presented locally in the South Puget Sound area at Olympia Parks and Recreation, Centralia Community College Community Education, Auburn Parks & Recreation, Shelton Parks and Recreation, and other venues.

Winter 2010

Art for Adults Saturday Jan 9 thru Jan 30 for 4 weeks from 9 to noon
Intimidated by art classes? Feel convinced you have no talent, yet long to draw and paint? This class is for you. Rediscover your natural artistic instincts for color and design in a playful, non-judgmental atmosphere that combines the spontaneity of a kid's art class for grown-ups with seemingly sophisticated concepts and techniques. Activities include drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and more! Great for beginners or seasoned artists seeking more spontaneity in their work.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

Mimic the Masters [Children Grades 6 to 8]
Saturday Jan 9-30th from 12:30 to 3:00pm -
Different artist styles will be featured during each class. Students will use various media such as watercolor, pastel, or acrylic paint to mimic the artist’s style.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

Zen Brush with Color Tuesday Jan 12, 19, 16, 26 & Feb 2 & 9 from 6 to 8 pm 6 weeks
First begin by practicing brush control and continue the basic stroke study by painting the “Four Gentlemen” and the “Four Seasons” in color (with a flower representing each season). Using the refined sumi-e style, students learn to paint flowers, insects, birds, and animals with simple strokes in color.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

Handmade Artist's Journals Mondays, Jan 25-Feb 8 from 6 to 8 pm - 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.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

Valentine’s Cards - Children Ages 8-12 Saturday Feb 6 from 9 to noon
Make your own valentine cards [pop-ups, collage and some simple watercolor techniques]. Discover how simple folding, transfer, painting and collage techniques can lead to surprising and beautiful holiday greeting cards.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

Candy Tin Assemblage Saturday March 13th 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.ci.olympia.wa.us/par 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

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.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

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

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 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par 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.ci.olympia.wa.us/par 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 [material fee - $5.00]
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.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380


Block Printing: Linoleum Cut
Tuesday April 6 -27 from 6 to 8 pm 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.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

DECEMBER 12: Enamel Projects for Holiday Gifts

Last class of 2009...
DECEMBER 12: Enamel Projects for Holiday Gifts
Saturday, December 12, 9 – 4 pm Les Gove Building
The art of creating with enamel on metal is a well-documented art form. Participants will learn basic enameling procedure and simple techniques such as stenciling, sgraffito, overglazes & underglazes on copper to create holiday pendants, pins, or ornaments. No prior metalwork experience necessary. Ages: 15 and over Fee: $35 Auburn Resident /Non-Auburn Resident $20 supply fee payable in class

City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation, 910 Ninth St. SE, Auburn, WA 98002

FRONT DESK: 253-931-3043 arts@auburnwa.gov

Information about all Auburn Arts Commission events and programs: www.auburnwa.gov/arts

Just added another class for Winter 2010

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