"PLANNING TO WIN"----Techniques on the play of the hand.

Thursdays 1:00 – 3:00 pm

April 4– May 24, 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

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 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th and 6^th graders.

The cost is $10 per class payable to the Leelanau Community Cultural Center (LCCC)

Acrylic paint will be used. It is water based and offers transparency and an opaque quality, while allowing for layering of brilliant color during composition. The casual atmosphere will offer discussion, experimental exercises and the composing of full mini paintings. Students will investigate color observation of ordinary structures, and translate into forms and color. Big paint brushes and thick paint will be used.

• Feb. 21 – Paint thick on a mini woodblock. Subject: a still life

• Feb. 28 – Paint with tones on paper/illustration board.   Subject: a cup or a cylinder

• Mar. 6 – Paint & use masking tape to develop layers.  Subject: a shoe

•  Mar. 13 – Paint and collage to develop image.  Subject: a surprise.

Supplies and props provided. Bring a painting shirt if possible.

To register email the info@oldartbuilding.com or call 256-2131.

Send payment to LCCC, PO Box 883, Leland, MI  49654

Call Brenda at 256-9356 or email clarkbb@msu.edu with any questions. www.brendajclark.com

Registration required as class size limited.

$12/class

Kerry Satterwhite has been a student of Ashtanga, Bikram,Vinyasa and Yin styles of yoga.  She brings upbeat and thoughtful approach to her students with a mind toward the tangible benefits to the body, mind, and spirit.  In May 2009, Kerry completed her 200- level teacher training certification from Sandra Carden at Union/Yoga in Lake Leelanau.

Mondays and Thursdays:  9:30-10:30 am

$2 per session

Instructor Jeanette Egeler is a Certified Personal Trainer, a National Exercise Training Association member, CPA/AED, and is the owner of the Northport Fitness Center.

Mondays 4:30-5:30

Cost:  $60/10 classes or $8 drop in

Ballet,  Stretch & Exercise for Teens and Adults

Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30-8:30 pm

Instructor Elisa Brabenec is a University of Colorado graduate. She has taught at Interlochen Arts Academy and was a founder/owner of Dance Arts Academy 1982-1997. She is the owner of Dance Leelanau and Dance Cooperative

For price information call 271-6317

Tuesdays, September to June, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Donations accepted

All levels of talent and mediums welcome.

Partner Dance Classes

Learn to Swing, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango &

Slow Dance with your partner

Tuesdays: Starting January 31 to March 6

6 week session - $95 per couple, $48 per person, or $8 per person drop in.

For more information contact Leelanau Community Cultural Center at 231-256-2131 or info@oldartbuilding.com

This is a medium to high level cardio challenge structured to incorporate a warm-up, cool down and stretching, using high energy music.  This is targeted for people who like to be fit, enjoy a challenge, don't mind getting their heart rate up. . .and sweating.

The cost is $8 per class with the first one being complimentary.  Wear comfortable clothing with good workout-type shoes (cross-trainers are best).

Come check us out and watch an hour go by FAST.

For more information, contact: Kathy Miller, 386-5228

No prior yoga experience necessary.

$5 for seniors

$10 for drop in<60 years old

Kerry Satterwhite has been a student of Ashtanga, Bikram,Vinyasa and Yin styles of yoga.  She brings upbeat and thoughtful approach to her students with a mind toward the tangible benefits to the body, mind, and spirit.  In May 2009, Kerry completed her 200- level teacher training certification from Sandra Carden at Union/Yoga in Lake Leelanau.

Wednesdays 3:15-4:00 pm
$10  per class

Jane Hale has been teaching Tai Chi for 25 years with many years at NMC and the Senior Center in Traverse City. Her specialty is working with beginners.

Tai Chi is underwritten by a grant from the Leelanau County Commission on Aging.

Shall We Dance!

Fridays

Beginners 7-8pm

Continuing/intermediate 8-9 pm

at the Old Art Building

Beginners-7-8 pm

Beginner’s class will be an introduction to Social/Ballroom Dancing. Students will learn the basics in 5-6 dances, and practice them to music with a partner. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals, getting students accustomed to matching the dance to the music, and floor etiquette

Continuing/intermediate-8-9 pm

Continuing Ballroom class will be for those who have taken the Introductory Class (or have Instructor’s approval). We will begin with a review of previous material, and continue with additional dances/patterns. Emphasis will be placed upon developing stronger leading/following/partnership skills; as well as distinguishing different types of music and matching the appropriate dance.

Students are encouraged to sign-up with a partner, but partners are not required. Wear/bring comfortable, smooth soled (dress) shoes, and bring a notebook. Cost $50 per person or $90 per couple for 6 week session (payable at first class). Drop-in $10 per person

.Instructor, Richard Dodge began his teaching career in 1988 with Fred Astaire Dance Studios inTacoma,WA.  Richard taught in several Fred Astaire studios over the next several years, receiving his Teaching Certifications in American Style

For more info: Richard Dodge 847-624-5097 or Old Art Building 231-256-2131

Friday 8:30-10

Level I - No experience necessary.
Level II - Previous yoga experience or full range of mobility.

$15

2011 Artist in Residence Dewey Blocksma

  Dewey Blocksma, whose sculptures are hard to describe but are instantly recognizable, will be the Old Art Building’s sixth annual Ann Hall Artist in Residence for summer, 2011.

He has been called a folk artist and a creator of “outsider” art but however it is defined, Blocksma’s art is always provocative in sum, and amusing in its parts. His materials are household objects,  builder’s tools, children’s toys and pieces of Americana. Sally Viskochil, owner of Omena’s Tamarack Craftsmen Gallery which is home to many of Blocksma’s creations, puts it succinctly in a 2004 Traverse Magazine article: “Dewey does what he does…and the world either gets it or doesn’t get it.”

Blocksma spent several years of his childhood in Lahore, Pakistan, which set him on a non-traditional learning path before his family moved back to the United States and Grand Rapids, MI.  Following in his father’s footsteps, he became a doctor and traveled through Africa and Europe before returning to the U.S.  He began working as  an emergency room physician in small towns across lower Michigan.

To relieve the pressures of emergency room trauma, he began crafting toy-like figures from everyday objects until his part-time obsession overtook his professional life. He left the medical world in 1979 at age 36 to pursue life as a full-time artist and moved from the Grand Rapids area to northern Michigan.

Blocksma’s work drew considerable attention when he was commissioned by Traverse City to create a public sculpture. The result was the controversial “River Guardian” on the Cass Street bridge over the Boardman River, which brought equal amounts of praise and complaining.

The artist’s work will be exhibited at the Old Art Building June 24, 25, and 26, with an interactive presentation during the exhibit at a time to be announced later.  He will conduct two workshops in August to design and create an art piece.

MERRY MARKETPLACE

A Christmas arts & crafts show will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Old Art Building in Leland.

This year's show features 20 local artisans with fresh and dried holiday wreaths, herbal soaps and lotions, jewelry, specialty foods, pottery, woven wheat, cards, pillows, clothing for children, and many hand knit items.

Join us for complimentary cookies and coffee and a delightful holiday market!

This event is sponsored by the Leelanau Community Cultural Center. For more information please call 231-256-2131.

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The Leelanau Community Cultural Center will host the Exposures 2011 exhibit to celebrate the art and creative writing of Leelanau County students in grades 7-12 chosen for this year's publication.

Friday, April 27-4:30-7:30 pm - Opening Reception featuring original artwork, essay and poetry readings, and live music. Hors d'oeuvres provided courtesy of coordinator Martha Ryan and Leelanau County business owners.

Saturday, April 28- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Exhibit continues

All students whose work is included in the book will receive a complimentary copy of Exposures 2011. Additional copies will be on sale at the Old Art Building and at area book stores for $5 per copy.

Friday, May 25, 2012 5-8 pm

Saturday, May 26, 2012 10 am-3 pm

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This exhibition represents the work of a group of visual artists who meet weekly at the Old Art Building to paint together.  Some paint in oils while others use watercolors, pastels, acrylics and other mediums. The purpose of the group is to participate in the imaginative and challenging creative process and to enjoy the camaraderie and inspiration of fellow artists.

Friday, June 1 - Opening Reception 5:00-8:00 pm

Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3 - Exhibit continues 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Frank Mead and the committee members plan to revise the seminar schedule and will also review the pricing schedule to encourage more participation in multiple seminars.   The Leelanau Summinars contributed $3000 to the LCCC for administrative costs, and $1000 each to the Leland Library and the Leland School for use of their facilities as venues.

We look forward to a reception planned for July 1, 2012 to introduce the speakers and topics for another series of seminars for social and intellectual discourse.

The 16th annual art fair will be held Saturday, July 14, 2012 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. It features 80 art booths on the lawn and inside the building, featuring fine art paintings,photography, pottery, tiles, hand-blown glass, jewelry, woodcarving, basketry, fiber, folk art, sculpture, quality artisan wares, and gourmet food items.

If you are a vendor and would like to be part of this event click here to get an application to print and send.  Booths are available on a first come first serve basis and new vendors must submit photos of their artisan wares.

NEW THIS YEAR:  Food Vendors we are adding an area for you!  If interested call us at 231-256-2131 or email info@oldartbuilding.com

]]> http://www.oldartbuilding.com/artists-market-2/feed/ 0 http://www.oldartbuilding.com/art-leelanau/ http://www.oldartbuilding.com/art-leelanau/#comments Sun, 05 Dec 2010 21:31:05 +0000 LCCC Staff http://www.oldartbuilding.com/blog/?p=176 Join us for the 20th annual benefit art exhibition and sale for support of the Old Art Building. The exhibit promotes the artwork of more than 100 Leelanau artists, with 40% of art sales to benefit the operating fund.

To view some of 2011 participating artist's work CLICK HERE.

The opening Friday night gala is from 5:00-8:00 pm with live music by the John Lindenau Quartet, hors-d'oeuvres, and cash bar.

Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door.

The exhibit continues through August 1 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm.

Sunday hours 12:00-4:00 pm.

 Fiber Festival 2011

The featured artist this year is Ann Loveless of Quilts by Ann inFrankfort,Michigan.  Ann is a quilt artist that captures the beauty of northernMichiganin her art quilts.  Ann has a clothing and textile degree with an emphasis in art fromMichiganStateUniversity.  She has had a love of sewing and fabric all her life and since 2005 has found her calling in art quilts.  The subject matter in her quilts include birch trees, flowers, ferns, sunsets, sparkling water and many other favorite nature scenes.  Her fine sense of color punctuates her designs along with using batik fabrics, yarns, tulle, angelina fiber and lots of thread for texture and depth.

Ann’s art quilt “Trillium” is currently on display at the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids as a submission for Art Prize. In the last five years Ann had 17 of her quilts accepted in national juried quilt shows around the country.  Her art quilts can be seen at State of the Art Framing & Gallery in Beulah, Gallery Fifty in Traverse City, and Ward & Eis Gallery in Petoskey and on her website at www.quiltsbyann.com

Fiber Festival exhibitors are Sarah Bearup-Neal, art quilts; Heather Harris-Brady, felted accessories; Jan Hinds, fiber vessels; Stephen Kostyshyn, basketry; Bonnie Greenwald, art dolls; Cynthia Hilliard, natural yarns and gourd art; Linda Kustra, hand knit wearable’s; Krys Lieffers, hand woven rugs; Krystal Ann Miller, tapestry bags; Chris Roosien, hand painted yarn; Becky Ross and Julie Funk, felted and recycled wool items; Carol Salerno, hand woven scarves; Holly Sorenson, hand woven wall pieces; Christie Trout, coiled pine needle baskets and Barbara Waddell, mixed media fiber.

The Leelanau Community Cultural Center is sponsoring the 11th annual Fiber Festival on Friday, October 7  from 5 to 8 pm and Saturday, October 8 from 10 am to 5 pm at the Old Art Building in Leland. Artists with original fiber art will exhibit and sell their work in mediums of paper, wearable art (clothing), textile bags,weaving, art quilts, fiber sculpture, knits and yarns.   Admission to the show is free.

Opening: Friday, October 7  5:00-8:00 pm

Exhibition: Saturday, October 8 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Mount your favorite beach glass or beach stone into a beautiful pendant set in silver. Learn to design your own pendant, saw silver, solder, set the stone or glass in a bezel, and polish -- with assistance wherever needed. Bring a quarter-sized beach glass or stone with a flat side. All other materials provided.

Choose the Date of the Class

Jan. 23 & 24, 2012 Feb. 20 & 21, 2012 March 19 & 20, 2012 April 16 & 17, 2012

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Graduating from Minnesota State University with his BFA in Studio Art, he set off for Cape Cod to immerse himself in a community of artisits.  After his first taste of apinting and exhibiting on the East Coast, he settled in the Grand Traverse Bay area of northern Michigan where he again found himself in a large community of artists.  For several years, Murphy exhibited in art fairs around the state, garnering award and a large audience of collectors.  With additional assistance from galleries and dealers who represented him, his work found its way into many large corporate collections such as Kraft, General Motors, Prudential, Mead Corporation, International Harvestor, Us Gypsum and Joh Hancock.

While his career as a painter took form he supplemented his income through another of his interests, woodworking.  Murphy spent a number of years designing furniture and cabinet making for shops in the Grand Traverse region.  Seeking greater fulfillment from his painting, he set the woodworking aside and began teaching painting classes and workships at regional art centers.  Expanding on this experience he has undertaken more travel for his own painting as well as the opportunity to teach in a variety of environments.  These pursuits have taken him around the US , France, Spain, Italy, Nova Scotia, Hawaii and the Caribbean.

A couple of excursions into illustration have resulted in two books. The first book, the award-winning "Reach for the Moon" was a collaboration with a young learning disabled writer.  The second bood, a children's book titled "Smokey the Raccoon", published by PF Publishing.  In 2002 Charles was flatter to have his work selected for publication in Artists' Magazine's 2002 limited edition calendar.  The calendar features 13 artists juried from a field of 13,000.

Charles Murphy curently teaches painting programs at the Grand Traverse Art Center in Traverse City, Michigan.  His works are in the 143rd Annual International Traveling Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society.

June 11-13, 2010-Reception and Exhibit

Meet the artists and view a mixed media presentation of a lifetime collection of original artwork in oils and watercolor.  Join us for the opening reception on Friday, June 11 from 5 to 8 pm.  The exhibit continues Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 to 4 pm. 

June 24 & August 9-Intensive All Day Workshops

This workshop is designed to engage the student watercolorist in a wide variety of watercolor applications.  Woven into these exercises will be sound principles of “picture making” including formats, value pattern schemes and organized color palette use.  Class size limited, registration required.  10 am – 4 pm. $25

July 12-Lecture and Demonstration

Charles will give a presentation on the history and development of the watercolor medium.  The paint and its behavioral properties will be clearly laid out.  Paired with this discussion will be active demonstrations to illustrate the examples.  1 – 4 pm.  $10

June 25 - Drawing as Experience 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Developing sensitivity to seeing is the focus of this one day intensive workshop. We will explore the language of line and its ability to convey the fundamental nature of form in a personal and meaningful way. We will work from nature both inside and outside, (weather permitting), in sketchbooks and on large single sheets of paper. The emphasis will be on immediacy, working quickly and loosely, engaging trust between hand and eye coordination, and generating a rich vocabulary of mark making.

10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Old Art Building.  Registration required.

Class size limited to 13 enrollments.  Free

July 9 - Demonstration in Oil & Gouache 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Paint and draw all day in any medium.  Bring any materials you wish and enjoy an informal day of painting with Artist in Residence, Melanie Parke. Melanie will do demonstrations in both oil on canvas and gouache on paper, developing works throughout the afternoon. Come watch the paintings in process as they evolve and work alongside the artist in residence to get feedback on your own work. All levels welcome.
10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Old Art Building.
No registration required.  Free

July 10 - Professional Practice Discussions and Private Critiques     9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Do you have questions about how to take your paintings to the next level? How to present yourself more professionally? These critiques will cover many subjects from painting to professionalism, on a very personal level. These discussions will revolve around topics considered important for working artists who critically consider their work and for those who feel they need a jolt to their practice. Bring the materials you wish to discuss, 5-10 pieces of artwork for a personal critique, your portfolio to discuss your professional path, or any number of questions about how to examine and further your vision. Melanie will be your personal life coach in creativity for 25 minutes!

Registration required for half hour sign up slots from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Class size limited to 12 enrollments. Free

In 1982, Bob and his wife Suzanne moved to Suttons Bay. In the ensuing years his career has evolved to include architectural ironwork, furniture design, and sculpture. It has also increasingly included interaction with art departments and their students in public and private schools throughout the Grand Traverse Region. Current sculptural work can be seen at the entrance to Center Point and the wall sconces inside the State Theatre in Traverse City.

Reception and Exhibit – June 6, 7, 8

Meet Bob Purvis, view a selection of original sculpture and furniture with a presentation of a collection of his artwork. Refreshments served Friday, June 6 5:00 – 8:00 pm.

Exhibit continues
Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 – 4:00 pm

Sculpture Workshops – June 21 & 28, July 12 & 19
The workshops will be an experience in designing and making three-dimensional objects. The June workshops will include conceiving the pieces and making the maquette (model) from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm each Saturday.

The July workshops will be held at the Purvis studio at 3447 Peshawbestown Road, to execute the designs into a 3-D piece from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. Class size is limited to ten people. You must register for this workshop. Materials fee only.

Video: Bob Purvis Working

]]> http://www.oldartbuilding.com/bob-purvis-2008-artist-in-residence/feed/ 0 http://www.oldartbuilding.com/fred-petroskey-2007-artist-in-residence/ http://www.oldartbuilding.com/fred-petroskey-2007-artist-in-residence/#comments Tue, 01 May 2007 19:25:18 +0000 LCCC Staff http://www.oldartbuilding.com/blog/?p=23 A native of Leelanau County, Michigan, Frederick T. Petroskey was born near the small village of Lake Leelanau. Fred graduated from Western Michigan University in 1962, having majored in Art and Political Science and began the Art Program at Delton-Kellogg Schools near Kalamazoo, MI before moving to Boston, MA in 1967.

During the next seventeen years Fred taught at the DeCordova Museum of Art, judged art shows and lectured. In 1984, Fred returned to Leelanau County, taught at Northwestern Michigan College and restored a 19th century farmhouse which became his studio and where he continues to receive portrait commissions from around the country.

An opening reception was held Friday, June 1, 2007, giving the opportunity to meet Fred Petroskey and to view a selection of his paintings and a slide presentation of his drawings and paintings.

During the summer three workshops were held to include personal instruction on students’ ongoing work. Participants were asked to bring current projects and painting materials. the workshops and their subjects were:

Thursday, June 21 – Fundamentals of Design: Line, shape, color, texture, form
Monday, July 2 – Composition: Placement, size, and color application
Thursday, July 19 – Beginning a Portrait: Demonstration on the process of creating a pastel portrait
Lecture, Discussion, and Slide Presentation – Wednesday, August 8.

During this presentation, Fred Petroskey created an oil painting as he discussed technique, materials, and composition.

View a gallery of Fred's art

Grath says that in his oil paintings he seeks to show the mystery inherent in the interplay of the light, the shadow, and the depth of his vision. Likening the light in our area to that of southern France or Italy, Grath states, "Because the peninsula runs north-south, the light and the way it reflects and refracts off the trees and the water and the land is unique."

The new Artist-in-Residence was introduced to the public at a reception and art show for the Tuesday painting group known as the Leelanau Artists at the Old Art Building. At that time it was announced that he would conduct four workshops designed to give attendees the opportunity to work and paint with the artist. These workshops were held June 22, July 9, July 20, and August 16.

A lecture was held August 4, amid a large selection of Grath’s artwork which had been set up for the annual David Grath Fine Art Exhibit. At this time the artist focused on the special qualities of painting in Leelanau County, including his own personal history of painting.