Blue Heron Visual Arts Classes
NEW An Encaustic Painting Workshop
Instructor: Jon Rader Jarvis
Join this workshop to explore what is possible with this “best of ancient painting media.”
From raw wax, hard at room temperature, made fluid by heat, to soft wax mixtures without heat that hardens as the painting dries, come see something very old that is new and fresh once again, with recipes, bibliography & sources.
All materials provided, including painting boards, wax media, pigment and painting tools. Bring sack lunch and painting knife or old worn brush to experiment and play with.
Come see what’s possible and receive a boost for your imagination.
Saturday, March 15, 10-4:30 pm
Tuition: $75 + $20 materials
Oil Painting Intensive - NEW SESSION ADDED
Due to popular demand,a second session of Pam Ingalls' Oil Painting Intensive weekend has been added.
Don't wait until it's too late! Call now to register, 463.5131.
Instructor: Pam Ingalls
Learn to paint in the Russian Impressionist's tradition from still lifes and portrait models.
Class is designed to guide each student at their own level through basics of oil painting-exploring color with still lifes and/or portraits. Friday evening, observe a painting demonstration, followed by plenty of time for questions. Immerse yourself into learning how to paint Saturday and Sunday.
Class held at Barnworks. Get inspired and walk away with new skills. Bring sack lunch Saturday. For questions e-mail: pam@pamingalls.com
Friday, Feb 22, 7-9 pm at Blue Heron
Saturday, Feb 23, 9:30-4 pm at Barnworks
Sunday, Feb. 24, 12:30-5 pm at Barnworks
Tuition: $250 & $25 model fee
NEW Drawing the Figure in Charcoal
Instructor: William Forrester
Explore the figure, nude and clothed in this drawing class for beginning and intermediate artists.
Using primarily soft and dark charcoal, consider light and shadow, gesture, proportion, composition, contour line, anatomy and the model’s attitude and expression.
Bring newsprint, charcoal paper, kneaded erasers and charcoal. Good draftsmanship is a daunting combination of all these elements and more! Let’s get started!
Wednesday, 7-9:30 pm., 5 weeks
Begins Wednesday, Feb. 6 (at North End Grange Hall)(skip Feb. 20)
Tuition: $90 & $40 model fee.
NEW Shoot to Show: The Animals of Vashon
Instructor: Ray Pfortner
Animals, wild or domestic, furry or feathered, are one of the most challenging photography subjects – and also one of the most rewarding. With animals of Vashon as the assignment, learn (1) how to get better photographs from your camera, whether a point and shoot or an SLR, digital or film, and (2) how to turn those photographs into framed prints for a juried exhibition. Explore camera handling, exposure, focus, special effects and artistic composition. Learn how to mat and frame, sign, edition, copyright and price your work.
Photographs will be juried into a final show at The Hardware Store Gallery in June. A portion of sales will be donated to VIPP. Class is designed for photographers of all ages and levels of experience, from beginners to emerging pros.
David Webster Scholarships are available for youth, elementary and high school age. Application deadline is Feb. 8. Contact Ray Pfortner at Pfortner@centurytel.net or 463-3043 for more information.
Tuesdays, 7-9 pm. 3/11, 4/1, 4/22, 5/6 (at Blue Heron) Group
Shoots in the field Sunday, March 30, 4-6 pm and Sat. April 19, 8-10
am.
Tuition: $175
Metal Arts
Instructor: David L. Erue
Learn to use a plasma cutter and basic welding techniques with mild steel and assorted found objects in this two-day workshop. Create a small metal sculpture of your own design. Workshop taught in artist’s shop.
Session I – Saturday, March 8 & 15, 12- 3pm
Session II – Sunday, April 13 & 20. 12-3pm
Tuition: $60 + $50 materials
Register now!
