Greetings everyone -
Hoping your summer was wonderful... I want to thank you for participating in past classes. TESC no longer is offering Extended Ed classes so the majority of my class offerings are through Olympia Parks & Recreation.
Please note I will doing an all day collage demo with other artists at the Fine Arts Exhibit at the Puyallup Fair on Saturday Sept 12th. Hope to see you there...
Adult Fall Classes
Introduction to Basic Enameling Monday Sept. 14, 21 & 28 Oct 5 [Four 2.5 hour classes - 6 to 8:30] Class material fee $25 Included in the Class fee $76.00
The art of creating with enamel on metal is a well-documented art form. Participants will learn basic enameling procedure and simple techniques such as stenciling, sgraffito, overglazes & underglazes on copper. No prior metalwork experience necessary.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98
Introduction to Sumi-e – Fall Themes Tuesday Sept 8, 15, 22, 29, & Oct 6 from 6 to 8:30 pm [five 2.5 hour classes] - Material fee $3.00 included in the class fee $75.00
Instructor Ellen Miffitt will introduce you to the four treasures: ink stick, ink stone, brush and paper. The simplicity and spontaneity of brush painting begins by learning to hold the brush, making the basic strokes, and loading the brush to create tones and depth. The goal is to break away from logical thinking and to be spontaneous in expressing with the brush.
“You-Don’t-Need-To-Know-A-Thing” Collage Wednesday Sept 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 and Nov 4 from 6 to 8 pm [5 two hours classes] [material fee $5.00]
Collage offers versatility and flexibility. Free your creative spirit with this fast-paced, upbeat “You-Don’t-Need-To-Know-A-Thing” Introduction to Collage. Come prepared to learn the basics of collage, materials, and techniques in a supportive environment. Emphasizing fun - catch the spontaneity of a child: finding objects, bits & pieces in the most unlikely places and putting a puzzle together
Painting with Water Soluble Colored Pencils Class 4 classes - Thursdays Oct 1 -22nd 5:30 to 7:30pm
Shelton Parks & Recreation - Shelton Civic Center, 525 West Cota Street, Shelton, WA 98584 - 360-426-9731
Painting with Water Soluble Colored Pencils Monday Oct 19, 26 & Nov 2, & 9 from 6-8 pm [4 two hour classes] - Material fee $3.00 Included in the Class fee of $45
Want the look of watercolor and the control of colored pencil? Water-soluble colored pencils can match anything watercolor do, plus have the ability to create effects impossible with watercolor. Discover this medium's exciting versatility with techniques such as wet-on-dry, dry-on-wet, wet-on-wet, and much more! Learn about materials, tools, and techniques, and then apply this information to create one-of-a-kind cards as well as art.
Handmade Paper for Embellishing Holiday Projects Saturday October 17 from 9 am to 1 pm - $ 5.00 material fee included in the class fee
Not only is making homemade paper a fun experience for you, but it's a good way to recycle waste into wonderful possibilities such as envelopes, greeting cards, artwork and more. Making paper is a fun way to express your creativity and homemade papers are the perfect additions to holiday greeting cards, gift tags, wrapping paper and more!" A supply list with directions for making a simple mold & deckle and press will be mailed with your registration confirmation. Centralia Community College, ) 7 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099
Block Printing Linoleum Cut Oct 10 from 9:30 to 3:30 $10 material fee - 8 min 12 max
- Learn techniques for the relief printmaking process using the flexibility and ease of linoleum. A relief is achieved by carving into the surface using special tools to leave raised images. These images are then inked and printed without a press to create a dynamic and textured print that can have many layers and colors. Students have the option of creating a multi-block image or themed cards to exchange with students to complete an edition.
Centralia Community College, ) 7 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099
Handmade Paper for Embellishing Holiday Projects Saturday October 24 from 9 am to 1 pm - $ 5.00 material fee included in the class fee of $33
Not only is making homemade paper a fun experience for you, but it's a good way to recycle waste into wonderful possibilities such as envelopes, greeting cards, artwork and more. Making paper is a fun way to express your creativity and homemade papers are the perfect additions to holiday greeting cards, gift tags, wrapping paper and more!" A supply list with directions for making a simple mold & deckle and press will be mailed with your registration confirmation.
Holiday Art Cards - block printing material fee $10 - 3 classes Thursdays Nov 5th thru 19th 5:30 to 7:30
Shelton Parks & Recreation - Shelton Civic Center, 525 West Cota Street, Shelton, WA 98584 - 360-426-9731
Holiday Art Cards - Block Printing: Linoleum Cut - Saturday November 7 from 9 am to 3 pm - Material fee $10.00 is included in the class fee of $39.00
Learn techniques for the relief printmaking process using the flexibility and ease of linoleum. A relief is achieved by carving into the surface using special tools to leave raised images. These images are then inked and printed without a press to create a dynamic and textured print that can have many layers and colors. Students have the option of creating a multi-block image or themed cards to exchange with students to complete an edition. Open to both teens and adults.
Enamel Projects for Holiday Gifts Saturday Nov 14 from 9 to 4 pm – Material fee $20.00 is included in the $54 class fee
The art of creating with enamel on metal is a well-documented art form. Participants will learn basic enameling procedure and simple techniques such as stenciling, sgraffito, overglazes & underglazes on copper to create holiday pendants or pins. No prior metalwork experience necessary.
Precious Metal Clay Saturday Nov 21 from 9 am to 4 pm - material fee $30.00 for 16 g is included in the class fee of $69
Just in time for the holidays - Precious Metal Clay, fine silver in clay form, is used to create unique jewelry pieces in a short amount of time and then is simply fired in a kiln. Before working directly with the PMC, modeling clay will be used to explore the basic forming techniques. After you have gained the basic skills needed to work with Precious Metal Clay, the creative possibilities are endless.
Enamel Projects for Holiday Gifts Dec 12th 9:30 to 3:30pm call for more information - Auburn Parks & Recreation 2840 Riverwalk Dr Se, Auburn, WA98002 (253) 931-3907
www.auburnwa.gov
Fall Children’s’ Classes
Draw Your Own Comic Book Ages 8-12 September 19, 26, Oct 3from 9:30 to noon - class fee $39 - no material fee
Have you been wondering if you could come up with your own super characters or silly family? Join this class to draw, doodle, and have oodles of creative fun. Learn how develop your ideas into a story line which then is translated into character studies for your comic strip. Get the ideas out of your head and into reality through basic drawing, sequencing, writing, production, and character development techniques. Students bring drawing pad, pencils and erasers.
Art Sampler for Ages 8-12 September 19, 26, Oct 3 from 12:30 to 3:00pm - material fee $10 is included in the class fee of $49.00
Through the use of paint, pastels, watercolors and other materials explore nature from Aardvarks to Zebras and beyond. Students will be guided through a step-by-step drawing and painting techniques that include subject development using basic shapes, shading, blending, and the development of an environment/background.
Holiday Cards - Ages 8-12 Saturday Dec 5 from 9 to noon - material fee $10 is included in the class fee of $29.00
Make your own holiday greeting cards [pop-ups, collage and some simple watercolor techniques]. Discover how simple folding, transfer, painting and collage techniques can lead to surprising and beautiful holiday greeting cards.
