artEAST is pleased to be offering our first series of one-day workshops at
UP Front [art]. Class size is small and instruction is designed to create a positive learning experience for the novice or professional. Keep checking back for more classes coming for summer and fall.

If you have any questions please email education@arteast.org.

PAINTING

Painting with Miska
Create your own painting in the style of Nationally collected Northwest artist Miska in one day! Choose to paint your own Miska including Icons and Madonnas. Step by step instruction allows any level artist and advanced painters to enjoy an evening of painting in a relaxed, creative group atmosphere. Enjoy two 3 hour workshops and go home with your own Masterpiece. All acrylic paints, brushes and supplies including a 16x20 canvas included. Teens and adults, under 14 must be accompained by and adult.

Workshop Fee:  $95 Instructor:  Miska
Materials Fee: NA Phone: 425-922-6329
Max Class Size: 10    
Location: UP Front [art]    

August 26th & September 2nd 6pm - 9pm

GLASS FUSING

Introduction to Glass Fusing
Join us for an evening of glass fusing basics and create a set of three beautiful plates – one seven inch square and two four inch companion pieces. You'll learn the fundamentals of glass fusing including choosing, cutting and arranging glass elements. You'll be working with transparent, opaque and iridescent glass as well as frit, stringers, rods and mica. The plates will be fused later at my studio, but we'll discuss the fundamentals of kiln work as well as sources for glass supplies.

Workshop Fee:  $35 Instructor:  Karen Abel
Materials Fee: $30 Phone: 425-837-1563
Max Class Size: 8    
Location: UP Front [art]    

September 18th 6pm - 9pm

ART APPRECIATION & THE BUSINESS OF ART



Art Smarts
The Art Smarts series is a slide-lecture introduction to the art of the western world. Art Smarts I covers primitive art up through early Renaissance art. Art Smarts II covers High Renaissance up to contemporary art. Focus is given to the influences of historical events, culture, science and literature on artists and their work. In examining primitive, pre-historic art, the role of symbols and decorative motifs will be discussed. Modern art of the early 20th Century – Impressionism, Symbolism, Surrealism and Abstraction will be presented through slides and references to artist letters and art reviews of the times. Drop-ins welcome at $25 per class.

Workshop Fee:  $125 Instructor:  Susan Olds
Materials Fee: N/A Phone: 425-679-2458
Max Class Size: 10    
Location: UP Front [art]    

Session 1: Primitive to Early Renaissance Art
Mondays, Sept 15th - Oct 27th (no class on Oct 6th) 6pm - 8pm
Session 2: Renaissance to Contemporary Art
Wednesdays, Sept 17th - Oct 29th (no class on Oct 8) 6pm - 8pm
 

Writing Artist Statements
It's hard enough to make art, but being required to write about it too can be intimidating. Just because an artist's statement is incomprehensible, it doesn't mean the work is significant or complex! In this workshop, learn the basics of writing concise artist statements. An exercise in identifying your particular style and influences in your work will help you create a statement that truly reflects you and your art. The instructor will guide you through the maze of "artspeak" to say what you mean and mean what you say. Participants will present an artwork and read their new statement at the end of the class. Drop-ins welcome.

Workshop Fee:  $50 Instructor:  Susan Olds
Materials Fee: N/A Phone: 425-679-2458
Min Class Size: 3 Max Class Size: 6
Location: UP Front [art]    

October 6th 1pm - 3:30pm
 


Decorative Journals
Learn how to personalize your journals with beautiful papers, photo transfers, memorabilia, embellishments and found objects. Please bring a blank journal of any size, any personal items you’d like to include and a pair of sharp scissors. Decorative papers, mediums and embellishments will be provided. The instructor is a collage, book and quilt artist. Bring a brown bag lunch.

Workshop Fee:  $75 Instructor:  Susan Olds
Materials Fee: N/A Phone: 425-679-2458
Min Class Size: 4 Max Class Size: 6
Location: UP Front [art]    

November 1st 10am - 2pm
 

Chihuly and Northwest Glass Art
The name Chihuly is known to almost everyone. As the Northwest star of the contemporary glass movement, Chihuly has not only created a unique body of work but also has contributed greatly to the thriving community of glass artists in the Northwest. In the first slide lecture, learn about Chihuly's early beginnings at the Rhode Island School of Design, his connection to Tacoma, the founding of the Pilchuck School and the development of his signature blanket cylinders, Pilchuck baskets, Sea Forms, Persian series, Macchia, Venetians, Niijima floats and astounding set deigns for the opera Pelleas and Melisande. The second session will include works by contemporary glass artists influenced by Chihuly, such as William Morris, Bob Carlson, Richard Royal, David Schwartz, Gerry Newcomb, Judith La Scola, the team of Flora Mace and Joey Kirkpatrick, Ginny Ruffner, Judy Hill and many others. The instructor will share tips on collecting and caring for glass art.

Workshop Fee:  $50 Instructor:  Susan Olds
Materials Fee: N/A Phone: 425-679-2458
Min Class Size: 4 Max Class Size: 10
Location: UP Front [art]    

Wednesdays, November 12th & 19th 6pm - 8pm
 

The World of van Gogh
An artist of great passion and vision, van Gogh was a tormented soul who struggled with poverty, rejection by family and friends, and a debilitating mental condition. In this slide lecture, learn about van Gogh's early life and family, his spiritual quest to become a preacher, and his search for wholeness and health through his paintings. Learn about his troubled relationship with Gauguin, his undiagnosed condition and reason for taking his own life at the age of 37. With reference to his personal letters, the instructor will show over 100 slides of van Gogh's paintings and sketches.

Workshop Fee:  $50 Instructor:  Susan Olds
Materials Fee: N/A Phone: 425-679-2458
Min Class Size: 4 Max Class Size: 10
Location: UP Front [art]    

Mondays, November 17th & 24th 6pm - 8pm