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Summer News

(posted on 2 Jun 2010)

Hi Folks...

Where is spring, feels more like winter with all this rain...

hopefully cancels the prediction of summer droughts!

I've listed my venues that carry my original blank note cards, upcoming classes and exhibits below...

State of the Arts carries my "Heart" collage cards for anniversary/birthdays...

Traditions carries my original Sumi-e note cards

Bainbridge Arts & Crafts, Bainbridge Is. carries my original Sumi-e note cards and book marks...

Rhapsody in Bloom on 6th in Tacoma carries my Sumi-e blank note cards

Tacoma Metal Arts Center 711 St. Helens St. carries my "Heart" collage cards

Thanks for your continued support!

SPRING AND SUMMER Classes

Adult:

Painting with Water Soluble Colored Pencils Monday June 7-28 from 6 to 8pm

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. Learn about materials, tools, and techniques, and then apply this information to create a painting. Participants bring watercolor paper & watercolor pencils to class. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit

Art of Handmade Paper Saturday June 12 from 9 to 1 pm 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 greeting cards, artwork, decoration for envelopes and more. Making paper is a fun way to express your creativity. A supply list with directions for making a simple mold & deckle in class will be mailed with your registration confirmation. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit

Call 360.753.8380

Travel Sketching/Watercolor/Pencil Workshop June 26th from 9 to 2pm

Ever wonder why we rarely relive our travels through photos? Perhaps because taking a photo requires so little investment of one’s attention. Artistic journaling slows your pace, as you observe a scene for at least as long as it takes to sketch it. Journaling is solely for pleasure – it doesn’t require that you be an accomplished artist. Regardless of skill level, you’ll be amazed how quickly your drawing and watercolor skills improve – within hours! We'll visit and sketch some of Olympia’s interesting locales. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be dedicated to journaling. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380

Collage: Exploring the Written Word through Art Saturday July 10th

In this workshop, participants will create a series of five small collages, each with a Muse/Guide as the focal point. Creative people visually benefit from stretching their ‘writing legs.’ Likewise, for writers to confront visual material enhances their own process. After the completion of each collage, a short paragraph based on a writing prompt/exercise will be completed that ties into the particular piece of artwork like “Is this Muse/Guide trying to tell you something?” Material fee $5.00 Auburn Parks & Recreation 2840 Riverwalk Dr Se, Auburn, WA 98002 (253) 931-3907

Travel Sketching/Watercolor/Pencil Workshop July 17th from 9 to noon

Ever wonder why we rarely relive our travels through photos? Perhaps because taking a photo requires so little investment of one’s attention. Artistic journaling slows your pace, as you observe a scene for at least as long as it takes to sketch it. Journaling is solely for pleasure – it doesn’t require that you be an accomplished artist. Regardless of skill level, you’ll be amazed how quickly your drawing and watercolor skills improve – within hours! By the end of the workshop, you’ll be dedicated to journaling. Centralia Community College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099 www.centralia.edu

Travel Sketching/Watercolor/Pencil Workshop July 24th from 9 to noon

Ever wonder why we rarely relive our travels through photos? Perhaps because taking a photo requires so little investment of one’s attention. Artistic journaling slows your pace, as you observe a scene for at least as long as it takes to sketch it. Journaling is solely for pleasure – it doesn’t require that you be an accomplished artist. Regardless of skill level, you’ll be amazed how quickly your drawing and watercolor skills improve – within hours! By the end of the workshop, you’ll be dedicated to journaling. Auburn Parks & Recreation 2840 Riverwalk Dr Se, Auburn, WA 98002 (253) 931-3907

Handmade Artist's Journals – Saturday August 14 from 9 to 3:30pm

Mixed Media, Watercolor - In this workshop, fabric, embroidery floss, paper, paint, gesso, inks, and crayons are many of the mediums you use to create unique handmade stitched books which can be a personal journals or a record of a particular event or holiday. Construct books from scratch with decorative and unique covers and learn how to make wonderfully rich, organic pages and decorate them with stitching, incorporate windows, flaps, found objects, material, threads, beads and embroidery to create a richly embellished book. If you have an idea for a book, bring items you may want to put in your book/journal to use as inspiration - photos, dried flowers, leaves, tickets, letters, post cards, interesting poetry or prose, or any other kind of printed memorabilia. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380

Handmade Artist's Journals – Saturday Aug 14 from 9 to 3:30pm

Kids classes

Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380

Draw Your Own Comic Book Ages 8-12 July 6-9 (Tues-Fri), 9 to noon

Have you always wanted to create your own comic book? 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. Simple supply list will be printed on registration receipt.

On receipt: Please bring a snack. Supplies: drawing pad/sketchbook, drawing pencils, eraser, markers and black marker or ink pen.

Fantasy Sculpture Ages 8-12 July 19-23 9:30 to noon

Create imaginative, playful animals, monsters and masks using self-hardening clay, papier-mâché, found objects and wood. Students will learn about form, space and have a lot of fun! All supplies included in class fee.

On receipt: Please bring a snack. All supplies & materials included in class fee.

Art in the Middle Ages and Today Ages 8-12 July 19-23 1 to 3:30pm

Come explore medieval art and its influence in today's time! Student projects will include creation of a contemporary coat of arms, illuminated page, gargoyle sculpture, simple woven tapestry, and faux stain glass design. They will also learn about contemporary artists who combine text, symbols and images in altered books and create an altered book of their own.

On receipt: Please bring a snack. All supplies included in class fee.

Art from Around the World Ages 8-12 July 26-30 9:30 to noon

Take a trip with your creativity and imagination! Discover the secrets of art from faraway places. Create a range of art projects derived from various cultures around the world. Both 2D and 3D processes will be covered. Enjoy painting, drawing and mixed media as we learn about different countries. Simple supply list printed on registration receipt.

On Receipt: Please bring a snack. Please bring an all purpose sketch pad, pencil & eraser to class.

Ocean and Marine Life Art Adventure Ages 8-12 July 26-30 from 1 to 3:30pm Based on ocean theme, children will explore art materials and create different projects such as Paper Mache` fish, beach treasure wreath, ocean creature sock puppet, collage beach scene, mono print 'Swimmy' type story and much more! All supplies & materials included in class fee.

On Receipt: Please bring a snack. All supplies and materials are included in class fee.

Art Sampler Ages 8-12 August 2-6 from 1 to 4

Through the use of paint, pastels, watercolors and other materials explore nature from Aardvarks to Zebras and beyond. Students will be guided through step-by-step drawing and painting techniques that include subject development using basic shapes, shading, blending and the development of an environment/background. Simple supply list will print on registration receipt.

On receipt: Please bring a snack. Students need to bring a basic all purpose drawing pad.

Manga Ages 12-16 August 9-13 9 to noon

Are you a fan of anime and manga? In Japan, people of all ages read manga ['whimsical pictures']. Are you interested in learning to draw in the black and white manga style - then this is the class for you! Illustrate your action-adventure, comedy, or fantasy writing in a single episode - to be continued in the next issue or collection of stories. Basic drawing skills and more that you need to know to develop your characters and storyline. Bring sketch book and pencil to class.

On Receipt: Please bring a snack. Supplies needed: Sketch book and pencil.

Explorations in Watercolor Ages 12-16 August 9-13 1 to 4pm

Each day students will imitate an American watercolor artist's unique use of color, method of applying paint and subject matter. This is a great way for teens to gain skills, learn about American artists, and gain a sense of their own personal expression. All supplies included in class fee.

On receipt: Please bring a snack. All supplies and materials included in class fee.

Shelton Parks & Recreation

Draw Your Own Comic Book Ages 8-12 August 16- 20 from 9 to noon

Have you always wanted to create your own comic book? 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. Please bring a snack. Supplies: drawing pad/sketchbook, drawing pencils, eraser, markers and black marker or ink pen.

Shelton Parks & Recreation - Shelton Civic Center, 525 West Cota Street, Shelton, WA 98584 - 360-426-9731

Art from Around the World Ages 8-12 August 16- 20 from 1 to 4 pm

Take a trip with your creativity and imagination! Discover the secrets of art from faraway places. Create a range of art projects derived from various cultures around the world. Both 2D and 3D processes will be covered. Enjoy painting, drawing and mixed media as we learn about different countries. Material fee covers all supplies. Please bring a snack.

Shelton Parks & Recreation - Shelton Civic Center, 525 West Cota Street, Shelton, WA 98584 - 360-426-9731

Exhibits:

Invitational Salon Exhibit of Small Works Dates: Friday May 28 to Saturday July 10, 2010 - Opening reception: Friday May 28th, 6:30 to 9 pm Location: New Arts Program, 173 West Main Street, Kutztown, PA 19530-0082

"2010 Equine Art: The Horse... and a Whole Lot More" exhibit co-sponsored by Emerald Downs and WA Thoroughbred Foundation [WTF]. Preview party and reception July 7 at 7 pm at Emerald Downs. Exhibit runs from July 7th to Sunday July 11th

6x6x2010 - You Asked For It! Fundraiser - June 5 - July 11, 2010 6x6x2010 Online Gallery - Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester NY
Preview Hours: June 2, 3 & 4, 1-10pm Opening Reception & Artwork Sale: June 5, 6-10pm
Purchased Artwork Pick-Up: July 11, 12, 13 & 14, 1-7 pm
Each artwork will be 6x6 inches square and signed only on the back, to be exhibited anonymously. All artworks will be for sale to the public for $20 each to benefit Rochester Contemporary Art Center. Artists' names will be revealed to the buyer only upon purchase and all artworks will remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.

"Redemption," a temporary, curated multimedia gallery running June 6-13.

Submissions need not be overtly "religious." Encarta defines redemption as "the act of saving something or somebody from a declined, dilapidated, or corrupted state and restoring it, him, or her to a better condition." Redemption transpires on many levels, spiritual and physical, from the everyday to the epic.

Sunday, June 6: 5:00-8:00 pm (Artists’ Reception)
Thursday, June 10: 5:00-8:00 pm (Capitol Hill Arts Walk/ Blitz)
Friday, June 11: 5:00-8:00 pm (Icon Painting Class from 6-8 pm) and
Sunday, June 13: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm (Charter Day Open House)
as well as by appointment Mon.-Fri. 10 am-3 pm: call 206-285-2282 to schedule.

Capitol Hill Presbyterian, 1729 Harvard Ave., Seattle, WA 98122

Artist Exhibit Studio 229 on Broadway, Seattle WA. They are part of the Capitol Hill art walk "the Blitz". Check out their web site at www.studio229.net will hang for two months - October-November 2010

Solo Exhibit for the months of November and December Maple Leaf Lutheran Church 10005 32nd Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98125
206.524.2448 office 866-370-9413 fax www.ReachOutChurch.org