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Creative Bookmaking with Children for Teachers, Librarians, & Parents
Instructor: SHEILA CUNNINGHAM
This hands-on workshop introduces teachers, librarians, and parents to proven bookmaking techniques that engage children in literate, writing and art as they become authors of their own books. Students create models of a variety of book structures that are easy to recreate and integrate into lesson plans and library activities. No prior experience needed - great for all skill levels.
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Jun 16
Register (9 places left)
SUNDAY 10:00am - 4:00pm ( 1 day) |
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Building C |
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$95.00
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Jul 28
Register (10 places left)
SUNDAY 10:00am - 4:00pm ( 1 day) |
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Building C |
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$95.00
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Drop In Workshops
Instructor: LYNN ARMSTRONG
See workshop Dates below for descriptions
*Pre-registration is suggested but not mandatory
Session 5 Topics:
-Aug. 31: Printmaking on Clay
-Sept. 7: Textures for Personalized Surfaces
-Sept. 14: Down & Dirty Burnishing & Pit Firing
-Sept. 14: Down & Dirty Burnishing & Pit Firing cont.
-Sept. 28: Majolica Surface Decorating
Session 6 Topics:
-Oct. 26: Mold Making Basics
-Nov. 2: Wax Resist Water Carving & Glazing
-Nov. 9: Sgraffito & Mishima
-Nov. 16: High Fire Glaze Mixing Primer
-Mov. 30: Ceramic Bead & Jewelry Making
No upcoming classes scheduled
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Raku Sundays
Instructor: LYNN ARMSTRONG
This workshop is open to currently enrolled students, members, and the public to bring your own bisqueware to learn about Raku firing. No previous raku firing experience needed, open to all firing skill levels. Kiln space may be limited by the instructor depending on enrollment. Please bring 2-3 bisque fired pots ready for Raku glaze firing and/or Alternative Horsehair firings. Wear long sleeves, pants and closed toe shoes!
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Jul 14
Register (10 places left)
SUNDAY 10:00am - 2:00pm ( 1 day) |
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Building B |
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$40.00
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Repair, Restorations, & Finishes
Instructor: GLO COALSON
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Aug 5 to Aug 7
Register (10 places left)
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY 9:30am - 12:30pm ( 3 days) |
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Building B |
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$225.00
($255.00 Non-Members)$25.00 Materials Fee |
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Drawing Realism: Textures in Pencil
Instructor: MAUREEN KILLABY
Sign up for a workshop to learn how to draw realistic objects with pencil. This course provides step-by-step demonstrations on how to create textures such as metal, reflective objects, people - skin, eyes, hair, teeth - glass and clothing. Basic strokes, blending, shading and some combined media. Topics include an introduction of light sources, line and tonal drawing to produce modeled three-dimensional drawings and portraits. This workshop requires basic drawing skills including shape and proportion. Please bring a lunch.
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Jun 15 to Jun 29
Register (10 places left)
SATURDAYS 10:00am - 4:00pm ( 2 days) |
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Building C |
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$185.00
($215.00 Non-Members)$10.00 Materials Fee |
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Aug 17 to Aug 24
Register (10 places left)
SATURDAYS 10:00am - 4:00pm (2 days) |
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Building C |
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$185.00
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Zentangle
Instructor: CRISTIE CAMPO
Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Almost anyone can use it to create beautiful images with little to no previous training. It increases focus and creativity, provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well being. It offers a quick way to de stress from life and it does not require any particular skills other than uniform patterns and organization. Many artists also use the Zentangle method to develop and discover patterns and designs to apply to their regular medium, such as quilting or jewelry. Creating a Zentangle tile can also provide crosstraining idea
inspiration even when applied to quite different fields such as writing or mathematics. Within its "elegance of limits" Zentangle's pattern vocabulary draws from a rich well of our human experience and provides a simple, accessible method to allow personal creativity to flow.
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May 11
Register (4 places left)
SATURDAY 10:00am - 2:00pm ( 1 day) |
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Building A |
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$75.00
($105.00 Non-Members)$5.00 Materials Fee |
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Jul 27
Register (10 places left)
SATURDAY 10:00am - 2:00pm ( 1 day) |
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Building C |
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$75.00
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Compose with Silk & Wool
Instructor: SUZANNE MORGAN
Summer is a time to relax and play a little. Come to this workshop and immerse yourself in color and texture! Learn to make handmade felts while playing with making small compositions from luxurious silks and wools. You might later frame these pieces or if you want to create really small pieces, use for handmade greeting cards. This is a fun and relaxing workshop!
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Jun 22
Register (10 places left)
SATURDAY 10:00am - 3:00pm ( 1 day) |
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Building C |
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$85.00
($115.00 Non-Members)$20.00 Materials Fee |
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Creativity Mini-Retreat
Instructor: JILL ALLISON BRYAN
This creativity mini-retreat is designed to energize and enlighten participants to let go of stereotypes, labels and inhibitions. You will broaden your definition of creativity through the introduction of the Kaizen-Muse Creative Coaching philosophy which is a highly collaborative method that employs mind mapping and other techniques to allow you to tap your own creativity. Please bring a lunch.
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Aug 24
Register (9 places left)
SATURDAY 10:00am - 3:00pm ( 1 day) |
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Building C |
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$85.00
($115.00 Non-Members)$10.00 Materials Fee |
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The Art Clinic
Instructor: VET
Need to finish a project? Need feedback on an idea? Need to jump-start a new project? Make an appointment to attend The Art Clinic with prominent artist VET. Browse books, magazines collections and art supplies for inspirations. Select a quick fix project or bring artwork in progress. All projects are self-directed, so work at your own pace, exchange ideas and treat what ails your art. Use any supplies and tools in the studio. If you do not see what you need, just ask.
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Jun 3 to Jun 10
Register (10 places left)
MONDAYS 6:30pm - 9:30pm ( 2 days) |
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Artists Studio |
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$95.00
($125.00 Non-Members)$25.00 Materials Fee |
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Bracelets & Bangles
Instructor: REBECCA SWANN
Students will be able to create up to five bracelets in only one day. You will have the opportunity to learn to make wire links, toggle closures, hammered cuffs and soldered bangles. Work will be done in a combination of metals including copper, brass and sterling silver. Tools and metal will be provided.
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Jul 14
Register (8 places left)
SUNDAY 10:00am - 6:00pm ( 1 day) |
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Building A |
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$125.00
($155.00 Non-Members)$40.00 Materials Fee |
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Chain Making
Instructor: REBECCA SWANN
Students will work with sterling silver, brass and copper wire to design and produce three beautiful and dramatic chains. A variety of techniques including forging, cold joining, soldering loops and constructing a toggle will be covered. Even experienced jewelry students can benefit from the intense practice of repeatedly soldering chain loops. Tools and wire are provided. Please bring a lunch.
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May 11
Register (4 places left)
SATURDAY 10:00am - 6:00pm (1 day) |
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Building A |
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$125.00
($155.00 Non-Members)$30.00 Materials Fee |
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Die-Forming Metal
Instructor: REBECCA SWANN
Die-forming is a process of shaping metal into 3-dimensional forms using a hydraulic press. The shapes can then be used to create beads, lockets, boxes or sculptures. It's a great way to create multiples of the same shape for repetition in a design. Die making material, metal and tools are provided. Bring lunch.
**Please note that the date has been changed from the printed date in the brochure. The Workshop will be on Saturday, May 18th, not Sunday, May 19th.
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May 18
Full Waiting List
SATURDAY 10:00am - 6:00pm (1 day) |
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Building A |
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$125.00
($155.00 Non-Members)$30.00 Materials Fee |
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Photo Etching on Metal
Instructor: REBECCA SWANN
The techniques covered in this workshop allow you to put any pattern or photographic image into metal. The image is copied onto transparency then ironed onto the metal. Immersion in an acid bath cuts the white areas of the image into the surface. We will work on 18 gauge copper and the sheets produced can be made into jewelry or used in sculptures and mosaics. Metal, images and etching supplies will be provided. Bring a lunch.
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Aug 25
Register (8 places left)
SUNDAY 10:00am - 6:00pm ( 1 day) |
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Building A |
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$125.00
($155.00 Non-Members)$30.00 Materials Fee |
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Setting Up a Home Jewelry Studio
Instructor: REBECCA SWANN
Want to set up for jewelry making at home but don't know what you need? Wondering what kind of torch is best and where to get it? What else do you need and how much should you expect to spend? This workshop answers these questions and helps you arrange a safe and reasonably priced studio at home.
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Jun 22
Register (7 places left)
SATURDAY 1:00pm - 5:00pm (1 day) |
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Building A |
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$60.00
($90.00 Non-Members) |
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Altered Object
Instructor: VET
Let's create something extraordinary combining techniques in collage, de-collage, assemblage and embellishments from a selection of books, boxes, tins canvas and other non-traditional surfaces. Altering objects allows you to modify the dimensions of art in various degrees of texture, color and visual complexity. In this workshop we will explore the creative process of recycling by innovative means into a work of art. Instructor will provide a selection of objects and embellishments to create their altered artwork. Students are welcome to bring an object of their choice to alter or select from instructors supply. Please bring a lunch.
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Jun 15
Register (10 places left)
SATURDAY 10:00am - 4:00pm ( 1 day) |
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Artists Studio |
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$95.00
($125.00 Non-Members)$25.00 Materials Fee |
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Aug 24
Register (10 places left)
SATURDAY 10:00am - 4:00pm ( 1 day) |
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Artists Studio |
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$95.00
($125.00 Non-Members)$25.00 Materials Fee |
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Mosaic Intensive - Enhancing Technical Skills and Integrating Artistic Expression
Instructor: SONIA KING
The goal of this workshop is to offer an elevated sense of what mosaic is about, presenting a deeper way to think about one’s work and the knowledge to push to the next level while broadening both skill-set and knowledge. Special emphasis will be made on personal expression and developing one’s individual style. There will be extensive work on cutting techniques, using various materials, layering styles and more as well as discussions covering a variety of topics including ergonomics, adhesives, substrates, tools, framing and hanging, the business of art, etc. Participants work on projects of their own choosing with lots of individual attention, dealing with issues specific to their work and class discussions. Some prior mosaic experience is required, but you do not have to be an expert. Possible materials include: glass, unglazed ceramic, found objects, mineral specimens, beads, stone and fossils. Cement-based adhesive will be supplied. Plan to bring your substrate, materials, and tools with you.
**Refund Policy: Students who wish to withdraw from this workshop must notify the CAC office by August 1st. CAC will refund 50% of the workshop fee as long as the spot is filled by another student. No refunds will be issued after August 1st.
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Aug 29 to Sep 1
Register (7 places left)
THURSDAY-SUNDAY 10:00am - 4:00pm (4 days) |
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Building A |
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$650.00
($680.00 Non-Members)$25.00 Materials Fee |
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Mosaic Stained Glass Windows
Instructor: KATRINA DORAN
We begin this workshop by making a sun-catcher in order to understand cutting glass, working with a heat-set adhesive, and grouting. We then focus on creating a unique stained glass mosaic in a salvaged window frame. It’s a fun and easy way to finish a mosaic project quickly – grout and all! All materials are provided including the salvaged window frame.
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May 18 to May 19
Register (1 places left)
SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10:00am - 4:00pm ( 2 days) |
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Building A |
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$185.00
($215.00 Non-Members)$45.00 Materials Fee |
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Acrylic Painting
Instructor: ROBERT MOORE
Learn principles and techniques of painting with acrylics. We will use modern painting masters to guide and inspire us. We will create 5 paintings on canvas using exercises in – color, structure, composition, cubism, and gestural brushwork. My lesson plans are sequenced to fully explore, investigate, and experiment with multiple techniques. Prior painting experience is nice but not required. Please bring an apron, smock, or painting clothes, a lunch, and/or snacks. All art supplies will be provided. More info @ acrylic-painting-workshop
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Jun 7 to Jun 8
Register (6 places left)
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 6:00pm - 10:00pm & 11:00am - 5:00pm ( 2 days) |
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Building C |
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$155.00
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Dave Kramer's Famous Color Theory Workshop
Instructor: DAVE KRAMER
This will be a 4 night intensive workshop on color theory that will cover beginning to advance concepts. You will be able to mix any color that you see, and also increase your understanding of flesh tones, color temperature, color harmony, designing with color, etc.. We will be working with professional oil paints and thinner, so dress appropriately.
The fee covers all art supplies. You will need to bring only a note pad or pen, and way to transport wet 11x14 canvas panels.
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May 6 to May 9
Register (1 places left)
MONDAY-THURSDAY 6:30pm - 9:30pm (4 days) |
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Building C |
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$225.00
($255.00 Non-Members) |
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Egg Tempera
Instructor: CRISTIE CAMPO
During the Renaissance Egg Tempera was popular with contemporary artist. With its unsurpassed luminosity and the
ability to render fine detail, different textures, and build up of countless of layers of glazes, egg tempera is beautifuly suited for any original creation. In this workshop, we will learn some of the history of Egg tempera in addition to the process itself. Students will learn how to transfer an image onto the panel and develop their painting by learning how to correctly temper the pigment/egg emulsion.
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Jun 1 to Jun 2
Register (9 places left)
SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10:00am - 5:00pm ( 2 days) |
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Building C |
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$225.00
($255.00 Non-Members)$50.00 Materials Fee |
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Intro to Painting with Wax: Encaustics
Instructor: THE ENCAUSTIC CENTER
Here in this introductory workshop you will learn a variety of techniques including collage, texture, stencils, fusing and blending with the heat gun, incising, transfers and much more! All supplies are included but you may like to bring leavese, unglazed ceramic pieces, inkjet prints, zerox copies and special handmade papers. The Encaustic Center is a unique facility where instructors Bonny Leibowitz and Deanna Wood teach the beautiful art of painting with wax. Bring a lunch.
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May 11
Register (1 places left)
SATURDAY 10:00am - 4:00pm (1 day) |
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The Encaustic Center |
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$100.00
($130.00 Non-Members)$10.00 Materials Fee |
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Jun 8
Register (6 places left)
SATURDAY 10:00am - 4:00pm ( 1 day) |
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The Encaustic Center |
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$100.00
($130.00 Non-Members)$10.00 Materials Fee |
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Jun 28
Register (5 places left)
FRIDAY 10:00am - 4:00pm ( 1 day) |
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The Encaustic Center |
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$100.00
($130.00 Non-Members)$10.00 Materials Fee |
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Jul 13
Register (6 places left)
SATURDAY 10:00am - 4:00pm ( 1 day) |
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The Encaustic Center |
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$100.00
($130.00 Non-Members)$10.00 Materials Fee |
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Jul 26
Register (6 places left)
FRIDAY 10:00am - 4:00pm ( 1 day) |
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The Encaustic Center |
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$100.00
($130.00 Non-Members)$10.00 Materials Fee |
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Aug 2
Register (6 places left)
FRIDAY 10:00am - 4:00pm ( 1 day) |
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The Encaustic Center |
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$100.00
($130.00 Non-Members)$10.00 Materials Fee |
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Aug 17
Register (6 places left)
SATURDAY 10:00am - 4:00pm ( 1 day) |
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The Encaustic Center |
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$100.00
($130.00 Non-Members)$10.00 Materials Fee |
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May 17
Register (6 places left)
SATURDAY 10:00 am-4:00 pm (1 day) |
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The Encaustic Center |
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$100.00
($130.00 Non-Members)$10.00 Materials Fee |
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Modern Watercolor
Instructor: ROBERT MOORE
Learn principles and techniques of painting with watercolors. We will use modern painting masters to guide and inspire us. We will create 5 paintings on 140 lb paper using exercises in – color, structure, composition, cubism, and gestural brushwork. My lesson plans are sequenced to fully explore, investigate, and experiment with multiple techniques. Prior painting experience is nice but not required. Please bring a lunch, and/or snacks. All art supplies will be provided. More info @ modern-watercolor-painting-workshop
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Jul 12 to Jul 13
Register (8 places left)
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 6:00pm - 10:00pm & 11:00am - 5:00pm ( 2 days) |
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Building C |
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$155.00
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Dallas Digital Treasure Hunt
Instructor: RODDY PARKINSON
A fun and productive day is in store for participants in this one day workshop. We’ll start with some basic guidelines, camera instruction, and sample images in a Creative Art Center of Dallas classroom. We’ll then car pool to several different locations near downtown Dallas where we’ll split up in small groups and photograph according to “Treasure Hunt” guidelines. All ages and ability levels, and any digital camera will be welcome. Instructor will always be available for technical help. We’ll take a break for lunch at farmers’ Market and then continue shooting until time to return to the Creative Art Center for a “show and tell” critique. This should be a fun learning experience for photographers of any skill level.
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May 25
Register (6 places left)
SATURDAY 10:00am - 5:00pm (1 day) |
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Building C |
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$135.00
($165.00 Non-Members) |
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Digital Camera Boot Camp
Instructor: RODDY PARKINSON
This is a one day workshop designed to help anyone who wants to learn the basics of digital photography. This class will help anyone, regardless of the type camera being used. From smart phones to digital SLRs the basics are the same. The following topics will be covered.
• What is a digital image and what are the similarities and differences from film?
• How are digital cameras different from film cameras?
• Advantages and disadvantages of digital VS film.
• Sizing images for email, printing, internet (Facebook)
• Types of cameras and the uses and advantages of each.
• Converting hard copy photographs to digital.
• Archiving digital images.
• Basic camera maintenance.
• Computer and software recommendations for digital image editing.
Feel free to bring any cameras you may want to learn more about. If you want to bring your laptop with editing software it will be an advantage to do so.
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Jul 20
Register (10 places left)
SATURDAY 10:00am - 4:00pm ( 1 day) |
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Building C |
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$125.00
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Fuji Images and Emulsion Transfers
Instructor: SHEILA CUNNINGHAM
Learn the ins and outs of creating Transfer and Emulsion Lifts using Fuji Film, which is replacing Polaroid film. Students will create original works from their own slides, prints and/or small 3D items using these techniques. Basic transfer techniques and hand coloring options will be covered. Bring several 4”x6” prints and small 3D items of your own or use those available in class. No darkroom experience necessary. Please bring a lunch.
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Aug 4
Register (10 places left)
SUNDAY 10:00am - 4:00pm ( 1 day) |
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Building A |
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$95.00
($125.00 Non-Members)$35.00 Materials Fee |
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Pushing Pixels...from Pugs to Pandas
Instructor: REBECCA COLLINS
In this two day workshop students will have hands on experience working with the Wacom Intuos drawing tablet. By the end of the class each student will have a digital painting that they can print from home, or canvas printing services can be purchased for an additional fee. We will explore the use of the smudge tool, the painting tool and filters to create original works of art based off of snapshots. Students are encouraged to bring their own laptops and a photograph of a favorite pet or other animal to work on. Stock photography images will be available for anyone that does not bring their own photograph to work from. Any students that have a Wacom tablet should bring it along although we will have 2 set up in class for sharing.
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Jun 29 to Jun 30
Register (10 places left)
SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10:00am - 4:00pm ( 2 days) |
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Building C |
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$225.00
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Bent Wire Sculpture
Instructor: VALERY GUIGNON
Guignon We will use bendable wire to create an armature of your vision and work the wire around to flesh out the shape. Colored wire can be added on to accentuate features. I start with the human figure but any shape is workable. By adding on to the figure your piece will come alive with expressed imagination. Several figures combined will make a strong statement. We can work with animal shapes as well.
Materials list. Roll of rebar tie wire 16 gauge and any thin wire of all or any colors – 16 – 24 gauge – try bending it and see if it feels right or order from this site. http://www.artisticwire.com/. Piece of drift wood for a base. Gloves, apron, wire cutters and needle nosed pliers. Anything you want to weave into your sculpture (beads, bits of drift wood, feathers – use your imagination) Teacher will bring rebar wire and supplies as well.
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May 18
Register (7 places left)
SATURDAY 10:00am - 4:00pm (1 day) |
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Building C |
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$95.00
($125.00 Non-Members)$15.00 Materials Fee |
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