Class Description: We will study the process of asserting and obliterating, of marking and veiling. This process leads to a rich history of surface in a painting and a dense record on paper or canvas of the artist’s movements, intuitions and decision. Acrylic or oil paint would be preferable. All levels are welcome. Friday October [...]
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7/23-25/2012–Introduction to Watercolor–Tom Woodruff
April 4, 2012 – 1:54 pm
Class Description: Explore the magic of watercolor while learning about composition, materials and drawing for watercolor along with several techniques. Each day includes indoor studio time and outdoor, plein aire painting. Experiment with color mixing & blending, salt & resists, washes, lifting & more, then turn this bag of tricks into tools with your creativity. [...]
9/10 & 12/2012–Pre-Woven Caning Class–Susan McEwen
March 29, 2012 – 10:26 am
Class Description Bring a chair that is in good condition and requires a pre-woven seat or back, i.e. has a track in the wood around the seat. Seat must be removed and the track cleared before class. Bring utility or Exacto knife, scissors, rubber mallet, wood glue (Titebond I or Elmer’s), cloth rag, towel, and [...]
9/10-12/2012–Chair Caning Workshop–Susan McEwen
March 29, 2012 – 9:50 am
Class Description: Bring a chair that is in good condition and needs to be hand caned, i.e. holes in the wood. Seat must be removed before class. Hand caning will require some work to be done at home between the two sessions in order to finish the project. Bring sandpaper- 220 grit, wire cutters, small [...]
9/05/2012–Acrylics 101–Lauren Everett Finn
March 29, 2012 – 9:43 am
Class Description: Come and learn how to paint with this most versatile of mediums! From watercolor to impasto, acrylic can do it all. The first half of class is devoted to experimenting with different thicknesses of paint moving from very watery to thick applications. We’ll be adding in watercolor pencils and oil pastel, and using [...]
4/4/2012-Bridge-Play & Learn, "Planning to Win" with Marty Johnson
March 22, 2012 – 2:10 pm
"PLANNING TO WIN"----Techniques on the play of the hand. Thursdays 1:00 – 3:00 pm April 4– May 17, 2012 $10.00/lesson Attend ALL or just a lesson or two. The program is designed for Intermediate players. For questions about the class call Marty at 620-5425 Registration is Requested. To Register please call 231-256-2131 or email info@oldartbuilding.com [...]
After School Painting Class for 4-6th graders with Brenda Clark
February 8, 2012 – 4:05 pm
Be bold and seek your creativity… Come and enjoy an hour of painting at the Old Art Building after school from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Four consecutive Tuesday sessions will be offered on February 21, 28, March 6, 13. Open to 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders. The cost is $10 per class payable to [...]
