2015 Spring Conference

In this fun-filled, hands-on crash course workshop, participants will learn and apply the advantages of screenprinting with hand-cut stencils.  Source imagery can come from drawings, photographs, nature, or other sources of inspiration. Emphasis will be on technique, color, range of experimentation, and variety of creative expression possible with the media. In this non-toxic approach, we will be using a thin frosted mylar stencil material and water-based acrylic inks, with no chemicals involved. Participants will gain the experience to teach students how to utilize this process for various applications: fine art prints, posters, greetings cards, t-shirt, or tote bag. 

$25.00 materials fee

Maximun class size: 10 registrants 

to be placed on wait list 

Carve! Incise! Resist!

This workshop will explore a variety of surface treatments including, carving, incising, resists, and inlay.  

Design development and aesthetics will be covered as well as a wide range of techniques and tools and ways to adapt this for a school setting. Glazing that enhances the altered surfaces will also be a part of our discussion.

This workshop will be hands on. I will provide pieces for both carving and resist work as well as a small piece to inlay.  To maximize your experience please bring any tools that you use for carving or trimming, or you think might be useful; there will be some tools available for your use. 

$10.00 materials fee

Creating Successful Pastels Using Photographs, in a Studio Setting

Painting "plein air" (outdoors) is always wonderful, creative, and a great learning experience.  But some of us need to 'finish' those pieces in the studio, from photographs we've taken.  And, many of us don't have the time or desire to set up outdoors, preferring to paint in the comfort and ease of our own homes or studios.  

I will demonstrate my way of creating spontaneous and fresh paintings from photographs that I have taken myself, and printed out at home.  

The class will begin with a demonstration, and then students will set up their own easels, and begin their own piece.  I will circulate among the students, offering comments and suggestions to encourage them to create their own art.

The final half hour or so of class will include a class critique, in which students may show their work and gain comments and (positive) criticism from others.

No materials fee, artist will send materials list 

Learn how to cast with cuttlebone. Cuttlebone has a unique texture that can enhance the work. Create a ring, pendant, keychain, bracelet, or parts for soldering. In this process, you will create a two-part mold and pour the metal directly in the cuttlebone. This is an incredibly quick way to design and complete a cast piece. Participants will be able to cast more than once depending on the design.  

$25.00 materials fee

This workshop will merge digital and alternative photographic processes for fun and exciting classroom projects. We will cover the basics of digital image capture, how to print digital negatives, and combine multiple of those negatives to make creative cyanotype and chlorophyll images. All printing materials are supplied. 

No materials fee. Bring a digital camera with battery and media card for capturing images.

Mixed Media Collage