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Day: Saturday
Relief Printmaking ~ All Skill Levels
with Walter F. Allen-Henderson
Create a black and white print using both wood and linoleum blocks, through a whirlwind of printmaking techniques. Become familiar with two of the most common color printing techniques used in relief printmaking; 1) reduction, and 2) multiblock using linoleum. Class covers some art history in order to consider exemplary uses of block printing skills.
Most of class time is focused on creating, both collaboratively and independently, in a supportive studio environment. Instruction is bespoke to your personal skill level (beginner- advanced), as well as your own interests and curiosity surrounding printmaking.
Materials provided by The Drawing Studio for the first session. At your first class, your instructor will indicate what supplies you will need for your particular project.
Workshop! Expressive Abstract Art & Creative Writing
with Albert Kogel
Create a unique image using specific abstract drawing techniques. Following the abstract art creation, follow a series of creating writing activities that will serve to explore the creative process, merging creativity with awareness. The session will complete with art showcasing and an open mic.
Materials provided by The Drawing Studio.
Try It! Chicano Style Art: Make Your Own Bandana
with Julian "Blizo" Argote
Ages: 13 - 19
We will use fabric ink to illustrate a design on fabric for a personalized bandana. Class will begin with creating a design, considering composition and contrast. Learn brief art history of Chicano culture and illustrate your unique image on fabric!
Materials provided by The Drawing Studio.
Color Matters: Learning How to Use Color to Your Advantage
with Amber Pierson
No matter if you are interested in pastel, oils or acrylics or even colored pencils, color matters. Understanding how to make colors by mixing, understanding the harmony of colors and how color is used is critical to every artist. We will work with the color wheel, creating hues, values and harmonious combinations to explore how color can create great artwork.
Materials not provided. Please bring the following:
Water color paper
Gouache: Cadimum yellow, Phthalocyanine blue, Pyrrol Red, black
The Anatomy of the Face
with Paul Mohr
We will learn symmetry and proportions of the face and head including light, shadows, and shading from life sized plaster casts.
Materials not provided. Please bring the following:
-pencils of your choice
-papers of your choice
Try It! Beginning Embroidery Stitch Sampler
with Roxane Hamerlynck
Interested in learning some basic stich techniques? This class is for you! Basic stitching is not only a beautiful art practice but a basic skill and now is your chance to learn.
Materials provided by The Drawing Studio.
Workshop! Sumi-e Inspired Practice (Koi Fish)
with Joy Mills
The idea of Sumi-e is the Art of Leaving Out. The aim to simplify a subject to it's basic Essence. There is an honoring of the viewer"s own imagination by stripping away all but the most essential spirit of a subject.
Materials provided by The Drawing Studio.
Try It! Watercolor Basics
with Valerie Aranda
Description coming soon!
Materials are provided by The Drawing Studio.