Art

A monogram is a motif of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, usually interwoven into a decorative design, which is used as a logo or to identify a personal possession.  In this four-session class, students will be introduced to a variety of typographic letters with which they will be able to create their own monograms.  Time-permitting, students may add decorative elements to emulate illuminated initials, using gouache paints, metallic markers or colored pencils.  Come join us, and MAKE YOUR OWN MARK!

Have you been waiting to continue the work you began last summer in developing a clearer and more powerful message in your artwork?  If so, this workshop is for you!  We will pick up where we left off and continue exploring each participant's unique voice, style and intent while also encouraging each other to continue taking a more intuitive, risk-taking approach to creating meaningful art.  Students are welcome to work in all media.  *This course is limited to those who took Part 1 in July 2018.

Feeling something isn't working in a current drawing? Wishing you had a group of fellow artists to be inspired by and learn from? These sessions are for you! All drawings/sketches that are brought in will be analyzed and then suggestions will be offered on how to improve each one.  Composition, shading and contrast are just a few of the building blocks that will be considered.

This non-structured studio time gives artists an opportunity to be inspired by other artists and to share tips, techniques and suggestions.

Whether you simply wish to improve your handwriting or have a sudden urge to hand-copy the Declaration of Independence, come take an ink pen for a test drive.  The only requirement for this course is an adventurous spirit.  This series of classes will explore cursive penmanship and its shift to ornamental handwriting.  Beginning with pencil and moving through cartridge ink pen, students will graduate to the flexible oblique pointed pen and liquid ink with which the thicks and thins of lettering are created by altering the pressure on the tip of the nib.  You'll be following a step-by-step process from basic pen strokes to individual letters to full words to sentences ... and voila!  It won't be long before you have a brand new, useful and verstile alphabet style that is easily adaptable to your own style for use on invitations, informal business announcements, or notes to friends... and maybe even secret admirers.

This course will introduce the regional styles of indigenous folk arts from around the Circumpolar North.  The regions covered will be: Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, Greenland, Cape Dorset in Nunavet (Arctic Canada), Finnmark/Lapland (Scandanavia), and the Khanty-Mansiysk region of Siberia.  Each individual session will explore the native cultures, mythology, and the materials from the environment the art forms use.  These will include traditional animalistic creatures of the Athabaskans and Aleuts, the Inuit tupilak carved figurines (used as a 'revenge against enemies'), iconic traditional Saami scrimshaw symbols carved into antler amulets, distinctive spirit world motifs from Dorset Island - known as the 'Capital of Inuit Art,' and the ornamental Ugric craft of creating a geometric and repetitive pattern that is an identifying motif unique to each family.  In each class, students will have the opportunity to emulate each of these distinguishing art forms.

This course will introduce the regional styles of indigenous folk arts from around the Circumpolar North.  The regions covered will be: Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, Greenland, Cape Dorset in Nunavet (Arctic Canada), Finnmark/Lapland (Scandanavia), and the Khanty-Mansiysk region of Siberia.  Each individual session will explore the native cultures, mythology, and the materials from the environment the art forms use.  These will include traditional animalistic creatures of the Athabaskans and Aleuts, the Inuit tupilak carved figurines (used as a 'revenge against enemies'), iconic traditional Saami scrimshaw symbols carved into antler amulets, distinctive spirit world motifs from Dorset Island - known as the 'Capital of Inuit Art,' and the ornamental Ugric craft of creating a geometric and repetitive pattern that is an identifying motif unique to each family.  In each class, students will have the opportunity to emulate each of these distinguishing art forms.

For experienced or beginner artists, this course will cover painting techniques, color mixing, composition and painting styles as well as varied painting subjects - still life, landscape, portrait and figures.  The art studio atmosphere is coupled with art direction and guidance and freedom to experience new things.  Canvas fee is $3.

For experienced or beginner artists, this course will cover painting basics, mixing, color palettes and composition.  Varied choice of subjects as well as nonrepresentational work will be encouraged.  This class is typically smaller so offers greater opportunity for personal one-on-one guidance.  Canvas fee is $3, payable in class.

For the advanced watercolor artist who already possesses a solid knowledge of watercolor techniques, and just wants to paint!  Students usually provide thier own reference material and inspiration for the paintings and work at their own pace.  Tina is there to offer guidance and insight.  There is always an opportunity to share and critique between students and teacher.

If it's been a while since you painted, or you wish to become acquainted with watercolor again, this is the class for you!  It's relaxed...and fun...to re-learn the basics of this beautiful transparent medium in this comfortable evening class.

This seven-week class is designed for students who want to learn the art of watercolor painting.  Basic art concepts pertaining to watercolor will be covered and demonstrated... compostition, color, value, transparency, along with techniqes and textures.  Tina will help you develop your style and your artist's eye.

Take your painting to the next level by learning more techniques and textures in this seven-week Intermediate class.  Expect to be challenged by Tina to experiment with a new technique or idea given in a short demonstration.  Independent painting time will always be offered with guidance and critiques.