Category Archive: Mixed Media Workshops

Mixed-media workshops

Figure Open Studio: Painters’ Night

Tuesdays, 6:30–9:30pm, January 22, February 26, March 26, April 23, May 28 (3-5 sessions)

Coordinator: Ellen Borison

These open model sessions offer participants the opportunity to work from a live model without instruction. Each session will offer a composition suitable for painting with either a draped model or a nude mise-en-scène.

Some figure drawing experience is …

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Between Speech and Silence

Saturday, June 8 or Sunday, June 9, 10am–3pm

Instructor: Diane Culhane

Paul Klee described his art work as “taking a line for a walk”. Discover how to walk and run with line, shape and color through design. Learn how to dialogue with the spaces between speech and silence, and discover the possibilities that encourage …

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Permanent link to this article: http://arteast.org/2013/05/pt2-between-speech-silence/

Collage the Figure

Friday, June 14, 10am–4pm

Instructors: Ellen Borison and Rickie Wolfe  

Approaching the figure through collage, we will work both on seeing the figure and on using the figure in composition.

We will work from a nude or simply clothed model who will begin the session by repeating the same 3 quick …

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Permanent link to this article: http://arteast.org/2013/05/mm2-collage-the-figure/

Working with Encaustic and Paper

Tuesday–Thursday, June 18–20, 11am–3pm (1–3 sessions)

Instructor: Deborah Kapoor

Explore this ancient, translucent medium and learn techniques for heating, mixing, and applying wax to surfaces, as well as layering and transferring methods. For our inspiration, instruction begins with a visual presentation of artists who use the written word with images in …

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Permanent link to this article: http://arteast.org/2013/05/mm2-encaustic-and-paper/

Make a Memory Box

Saturday & Sunday, June 29 & 30, 10am–4pm (2 sessions)

Instructor: Larry Calkins

Create an unusual tableau of memory and idea, based on the Victorian wonder cabinet. This mixed media class will start with a hand built box provided by the instructor. The goal is to fill it in a meaningful way that …

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Permanent link to this article: http://arteast.org/2013/05/mm2-make-a-memory-box/

Mixed-Media Mapmaking for Self-Discovery

Map for Self-Discovery

Friday, July 19, 11am–3pm

Instructor: Pam Heeke

Embark on a journey of self discovery with mixed-media map making! This class gives participants the tools and techniques needed to create mixed-media maps of their personal journeys. You will learn how to make maps of your stories and experiences. In the end, you will have …

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Permanent link to this article: http://arteast.org/2013/05/mm2-mixed-media-mapmaking/

Printing on Cloth

Saturday & Sunday, August 10 & 11, 10am–4pm (2 sessions)

Instructor: Larry Calkins

Learn how to create images on cloth. Students will combine print making, photo transfer collage, stamping and stenciling on plain cotton fabric.

Students will be able to use clay stamps made in class, and learn line-draw-through mono-type techniques. We will work on panels of approximately 8″ …

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Permanent link to this article: http://arteast.org/2013/05/mm2-printing-on-cloth/

Figure Intensive Camp

Tuesday–Friday, August 20–23, 9am–noon and 1–3pm (4–8 sessions)

Instructor: Ellen Borison

This four day figure intensive (with simply clothed models) is a unique opportunity to explore the human form as your subject using a variety of media. We will combine morning instruction and afternoon open studio sessions. The afternoon poses on each day will correspond in …

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Permanent link to this article: http://arteast.org/2013/05/dr2-figure-intensive-camp/