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Open painting studio
Saturdays, 1:00-3:00PM
$5 suggested donation, please bring your own materials and
works in progress!
Beginning May 10, 2008 The Plymouth Center for the Arts
welcomes you to “drop in” and paint, socialize and create
with friends (old and new). Facilitated by Guild beginning
watercolor instructor, Phyllis McDonough, this group will
meet at the Center and weather permitting, paint outdoors.
No registration necessary. Just come and have fun! |
Glorious Mud
with Brenda O’Rourke
#605
M 6:30-9:00 pm
7/14-8/18 (6 Classes)
$120.m/ $130 n (includes clay)
A class designed for those who want to experiment with the
many facets of clay. Various forming techniques and glazing
methods will be introduced. Participate in a special off
site firing workshop to include a demonstration of raku, pit
or barrel. Limit 6 students.
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Life Drawing
with Sean Cassidy
ages 16+ with permission
of parent/guardian
#602
TH 6:30-9:30 pm
7/17-8/21 (6 Classes)
$230 m/ $245 nm (includes $50.00 modeling fee)
In this open life drawing studio students learn to draw from
a model and still life. Come with experience or none at all.
Create life drawings using a variety of dry media, group
critique, and individual attention. Focus on anatomy,
composition, value, line and space. Limit 12 students.
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Introduction to Pastels
with John Nutter
ages 16+ #601
Mondays 12:30-3:30 pm
7/14-8/18 (6 Classes)
$162m/$177n
You will learn, through demonstrations and group
critiques, the fundamentals of pastel painting and basic
drawing skills that emphasize color values to depict
distance, create harmony and illustrate bold contrast.
Students create paintings from still life and
photographs.
materials list
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Drawing on Location
with Sean Cassidy
(ages
16+) #603
TH 9:30-12:30 pm7/17-8/21 (6 Classes) $180 m/ $195 n
This
course is designed for those interested in getting out of
the studio setting and exploring drawing techniques on
location. Class will will be conducted primarily in the
Downtown Plymouth area with possible alternative locations
to be discussed. Working on location can bring an immediacy
to a drawing that a studio drawing can lack. With a focus
on pen and ink, students will work on location and explore
different drawing techniques to create “studies”. Charcoal,
pencil and some water based mediums will be introduced.
Limit 12 students.
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Oil/Acrylic
Painting
with
Doro Simone
ages 16+ #604
TH 7:00-9:30 pm
7/17-8/21 (6 Classes)
$135 m/ $148 n
Students may choose to work from oils or acrylics in this
course designed for all levels of experience. Learn the
basics of painting or challenge yourself and bring skills to
the next level. Individual attention is emphasized.
materials list |
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Beginning Watercolor
with Phyllis McDonough
#614
W 6:30-9:00 pm
Jul 16-Aug 20 (6 Classes) $107 m/ $118 n
Learn
the basics of watercolor. Materials, color mixing and
washes will be introduced as you build the confidence needed
to continue with this wonderful medium. Limit 10 students.
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Assemble an Artwork
with Geralyn Giarmo
#608
M 1:00-3:00 pm
7/14-8/18 (6 Classes)
$105m/ $115n
Have
you ever wondered what to do with all those recyclable
containers and scrap wood? This class will teach how to
create an art piece inspired by the works of artists who
have generated their imagery through the art of
“assemblage”. Limit 12 students.
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Printmaking
with Geralyn Giarmo
#609
Tues 9:00am-Noon
7/15-8/19 (6 Classes)
$160 m/ $172n
(includes ink, brayers and paper)
A class for
beginners to intermediate level students.Learn an assortment of off
press printmaking techniques and the processes of relief and
monotype printmaking. This course will include instructor
demonstrations, group and individual critique. Limit 12 students
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Collage with
Recycled Materials
with Geralyn Giarmo
#606
M 9:00-12:00 pm
7/14 - 8/18 (6 Classes) $130m/$140nm
Through the method of collage, learn to interpret
still-life, landscape, photographs, and master works
utilizing materials such as magazines, catalogues,
newspaper, and fabric. Classes will include demonstrations,
individual and group critiques. Limit 12 students.
materials list
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How to Draw
What You See
with David Johnson
ages
16+ #610
Tues 7:00-8:00 pm
7/15-8/5 (4 Classes)
$40 m/ $45 n
A class
designed for those who want to improve their drawing skills. Gain
confidence in drawing by learning to prioritize what is seen in
visual order. Apply these techniques to fun in-class projects.
Limit 12 students.
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Semi-Private Wheel Thrown Pottery
With Val Peck
#630
Monday or Thursday,
11:30-1
July 14-August 22, (6 Classes)
$300.00 (includes firing fees, clay and glazes)
Learn and
practice the basics of working on a potters wheel and create from
start to finish original functional pieces. Non toxic and
dinnerware safe glazes will be used. |
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Creating Unique Landscapes in
Watercolor
with Becky
Haletky
#607
F 9:00-Noon
7/18-8/22 (6 Classes)
$145m/ $160n
Beginner to intermediate
students learn to create atmosphere and depth in
watercolor landscapes by emphasizing unusual light and weather.
This class covers drawing, composition, light and color. Paint
outdoors, weather permitting or indoors from photographs. Plenty of
one on one attention offered in an encouraging setting. Limit 12
students.
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Stained Glass
with Eija Heward
#613
F 10:00-Noon
7/18-8/22 (6 Classes)
$120m/ $110n
Stained glass
is both a craft and an art. Technical skills will be taught both in
the traditional Tiffany method and those developed by the
instructor. The “art” of stained glass will introduce innovative
approaches to the medium. Limit 9 students.
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Exploring Mixed-Media Techniques
with Eija Heward
#612
TH 10:00am-Noon
7/17-8/21 (6 Classes)
$85 m/ $95 nm
Mixed Media is
an exciting and experimental working practice that combines likely
and unlikely media which extends image making and revitalizes
creativity. Using the techniques of the Old Masters as inspiration,
create a new project each week incorporating traditional and
unlikely materials found in fine art and faux effects.
Limit 12 students.
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Summer Workshops |
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Quilting Workshop
with Ann Lainhart
Mariner’s Compass
#615B
Sat, 7/12, 9:30-3 pm
$45m/ $50n
Mariner’s Compasses are one of the most eye-appealing quilt
blocks, but not one of the easiest to piece. Learn to
draft, prepare and cut templates and piece a 12”, 16-point
split point compass. If you are looking for a challenge and
a great looking quilt block, this is the class for you.
Each student must bring their own sewing machine.
Limit 8 students. |
Quilting Workshop
with Ann Lainhart
Chinese Lattice
#615A
Sat,
7/26,
9:30-3:00 pm
$45m/ $50n
Learn to
measure and cut strips with a ruler and rotary cutter to piece a
maze-like Chinese Lattice Design. This is an excellent class for
both beginning and more advanced quilters. Each student must bring
their own sewing machine.
Limit 8 students.
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Summer
Watercolor Workshops
with
Andrew Kusmin
June 27 & 28,
9:00 - 3:30
July 11 & 12, 9:00 - 3:30
No
workshops in August
Location: The Plymouth Center for the Arts
Tuition: $50.00 per day
Please contact Peggy Page at the Kusmin Gallery,
508-746-9215
for more registration information.
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Sailor’s Valentine
Basic Workshop
with Sandi Blanda
July 29 & July 31, 10-3
Location: The Plymouth Center for the Arts
Tuition: $450.00 includes materials and lunch at a
local restaurant
At the
Tuesday session, Sandi will explain the use of supplies and
get right down to making seashell flowers. As you progress,
she will discuss elements of design that are traditionally
used in Sailors’ Valentines and add a few contemporary
twists. A day in between classes gives you the opportunity
to play. When class resumes on Thursday Sandi will answer
your questions and guide you through successfully designing
your unique valentine. At the end of the two days you will
have a working design that you can transfer to the mahogany
box at your leisure.
Materials supplied include an 8” hand-crafted mahogany box,
a large variety of colorful seashells, glue and tweezers.
You need to bring an empty egg carton, a compass for drawing
circles, scissors, transparent tape and your imagination.
Small shells and a turntable are optional.
A
Sailor’s Valentine is a seashell mosaic created and
displayed in an octagonal wooden box, traditionally made
during the whaling era.
In this two day workshop learn about the history of these
beautiful art pieces and make one of your own.
Please
contact Sandra at
508-209-0970 to register. |
Advanced
Workshop (Pre-requisite is completion of the Basic Sailor’s
Valentine Workshop)
July 22 & July
24, 10-3 Location: The
Plymouth Center for the Arts
Tuition:
$280.00 includes materials and lunch a local restaurant
This is a great
opportunity to fine tune your skills and learn to make some new
flowers. If you need additional inspiration to complete a valentine,
this is also the right class for you.
This year’s project is an 11”x14” shadowbox to feature your favorite
seashell flower. All skills are transferable to use in Sailors’
Valentines.
Materials supplied include the shadowbox, a fresh tube of glue and
shells required to make new flowers. Please bring your tweezers,
bottle caps, empty egg carton, and a large assortment of pre-made
seashell flowers.
Questions and registration should be directed to Sandi at 508 209
0970
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Fall 2008
Session 1 (Sept 15-Oct22) |
Introduction
to Pastels
with John Nutter
ages 16+ #101
Mondays 12:30-3:30 pm
9/15-10/20 (6 Classes)
$162m/$177n
Learn through demonstrations and group critiques the
fundamentals of pastel painting and basic drawing skills
that emphasize color values to depict distance, create
harmony and illustrate bold contrast. Create paintings from
still-life and photographs. Limit 8 students.
materials list |
Glorious Mud
with Brenda O’Rourke
#105
Mondays 6:30-9:00 pm
9/15-10/20 (6 Classes)
$120.m/ $130 n (includes clay)
A class designed for those who want to experiment with the many
facets of clay. Various forming techniques and glazing methods will
be introduced. Participate in a special off site firing workshop to
include a demonstration of raku, pit or barrel. Limit 6 students. |
Oil/Acrylic Painting
with
Doro Simone
ages 16+ #104
TH 7:00-9:30 pm
9/18-10/23 (6 Classes)
$135 m/ $148 n
Students may choose to work from oils or acrylics in this
course designed for all levels of experience. Learn the
basics of painting or challenge yourself and bring skills to
the next level. Individual attention is emphasized.
materials list |
Life Drawing
with Sean Cassidy
ages 16+ with permission
of parent/guardian #102
TH 6:30-9:30 pm
9/12-10/23 (6 Classes)
$230 m/ $245 nm (includes $50.00 modeling fee)
In this open life drawing studio students learn to draw from a model
and still life. Come with experience or none at all. Create life
drawings using a variety of dry media, group critique, and
individual attention. Focus on anatomy, composition, value, line and
space. Limit 12 students.
materials list |
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Mosaics
with Brenda O’Rourke
#100
9:00am-Noon
9/19 - 10/24 (6 Classes) $170m/ $185n
Mosaics is a stress reliever! Various materials will be
used to create beautiful and unique pieces of art. Bring
your broken or chipped china that you just can’t throw away
to be included in a personal work of art. Limit 6 students.
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Abstract Expressionism
with Sarah Bates Washburn
#103
W 6:30-8:30 pm
9/17-10/22 (6 Classes) $85m/$95n
Students learn
to “step outside of the box” through the exploration of common
painting techniques applied in an abstract manner. Various
application techniques will include but are not limited to dripping,
splattering, dry brush, use of texture and glazing, the fine art of
layering, and mastering the use of tape. Focus will be on creating
a successful, well balanced piece of abstract art. Limit 12
students.
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Beginning Watercolor
with Phyllis McDonough
#114
W 6:30-9:00 pm
9/17-10/22 (6 Classes)
$107 m/ $118 n
Learn
the basics of watercolor. Materials, color mixing and
washes will be introduced as you build the confidence needed
to continue with this wonderful medium. Limit 10 students.
materials list |
Semi-Private Wheel Thrown Pottery
With Val Peck
#130
Monday or Thursday,
11:30-1
September 15-October 20 (6 Classes)
$300.00
(includes firing fees, clay and glazes)
Learn and
practice the basics of working on a potters wheel and create from
start to finish original functional pieces. Non toxic and
dinnerware safe glazes will be used.
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Portfolio (ages 15+) #109
NEW
for High School Students!Thursdays, 5:00-7:00 pm
September 18-October 23 (6 Classes)
Instructor: Geralyn Giarmo
$105 m/ $115 nm (includes $20.00 model fee)
This
class will fine tune students’ formal drawing skills to suit
the needs of a college freshman core program. As most art
schools require a strong drawing component to a portfolio
application, basic drawing, form, space, symmetry,
proportion and value will be discussed and implemented.
Students will expand on their knowledge of drawing by taking
this topic to a more sophisticated and advanced skill level.
materials list
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How to Draw
What You See
with David Johnson
ages
16+ #110
Tues 7:00-8:00 pm
9/16-7 (6 Classes)
$40 m/ $45 n
A class
designed for those who want to improve their drawing skills. Gain
confidence in drawing by learning to prioritize what is seen in
visual order. Apply these techniques to fun in-class projects.
Limit 12 students.
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Batik
with Clare Schwelm
#108
W 6:00-9:00 pm
9/17-10/22 (6 Classes)
$145m/ $155n
Batik
is an ancient Indonesian art form of wax resistant dyeing on
cloth. Come practice this technique with Clare, the Guild’s
2007 Annual Juried Art Show first place winner in mixed
media. Create some dazzling wall hangings and/or pillow
covers and let your imagination run wild. Materials fee
includes two yards of unbleached muslin, fabric dye, beeswax
and paraffin.
Limit 8 students.
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Drawing for Everyone!
“Tools and Technique”
with Andrea Favret
#106
TH 10:00-Noon
Sept 18-Oct 16 (5 Classes)
$80m/ $90n
#106B (one
day workshop)
Noon-4:00pm 10/30 $35m/ $40n
This class is
designed to help the absolute beginner and the more seasoned artist
develop a basic and comprehensive overview of the art of drawing.
Students will be taught basic tools to help them “see” as an artist
does, drawing techniques, and various exercises will be explored
with step by step instruction and demonstrations. Drawing tools,
proper posture, line, shading and value will also be introduced.
Limit 15 students. |
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Exploring Mixed-Media Techniques
with Eija Heward
#112
TH 10:00am-Noon
9/18-10/23 (6 Classes)
$85 m/ $95 nm
Mixed
Media is an exciting and experimental working practice that
combines likely and unlikely media which extends image
making and revitalizes creativity. Using the techniques of
the Old Masters as inspiration, create a new project each
week incorporating traditional and unlikely materials found
in fine art and faux effects.
Limit 12 students.
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Stained Glass
with Eija Heward
#113
F 10:00-Noon
9/19-10/24 (6 Classes)
$120m/ $110n
Stained glass
is both a craft and an art. Technical skills will be taught both in
the traditional Tiffany method and those developed by the
instructor. The “art” of stained glass will introduce innovative
approaches to the medium. Limit 9 students.
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Creating Unique
Landscapes in Watercolor
with Becky
Haletky
#107
F 9:00-Noon
9/19-10/24 (6 Classes)
$145m/ $160n
Beginner to intermediate
students learn to create atmosphere and depth in
watercolor landscapes by emphasizing unusual light and
weather. This class covers drawing, composition, light and
color. Paint outdoors, weather permitting or indoors from
photographs. Plenty of one on one attention offered in an
encouraging setting. Limit 12 students.
materials list
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Fall Workshops |
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Quilting Workshop
with Ann Lainhart
Mariner’s Compass
#115B
Sat 10/18
9:30-3 pm
$45m/ $50n
Mariner’s Compasses are one of the most eye-appealing quilt
blocks, but not one of the easiest to piece. Learn to
draft, prepare and cut templates and piece a 12”, 16-point
split point compass. If you are looking for a challenge and
a great looking quilt block, this is the class for you.
Each student must bring their own sewing machine.
Limit 8 students.
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Watercolor Workshop
with Donna Jonas
October
18 & 19 (2 classes)9:00-3:30PM
$145m/ $160n
Get Loose with
Watercolor Workshops. Tired of tight paintings? Frustrated with
mixing mud? It’s time to get loose with these watercolor workshops.
They’re sure to rejuvenate your passion for this medium! You will
learn to get motion and emotion through your artwork while learning
a variety of advanced watercolor techniques. Must have prior
watercolor experience.” Limit 10 students |
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Oil
Painting Workshop
with Dianne P.
Miller
#131
11/8-11/9
10am-4:00pm
$120m/
$132n
This
class will study still life in the “alla prima” (all-in-one
sitting) approach. Dianne will do a demo each morning and
students will paint in the afternoon with simple set ups in
a controlled setting and using a full color palette. Through
exercises and demonstrations, Dianne will go over the
academics and talk about color, composition and technique in
a simple easy lanquage. Both beginners and advanced artists
will benefit from this class.
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Fall
Watercolor
Workshops
with
Andrew
Kusmin
Session
1: Monday’s, September 8-October 20
(no class Columbus Day)
Session 2:
Monday’s, October 27-December 1
Location: The
Plymouth Center for the Arts
Please contact Peggy Page at the Kusmin Gallery,
508-746-9215
for more registration information.
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Getting a
Likeness Workshop
with Katherine Smit
#132
9/27 & 28
9am-4pm
(2 classes, one hour lunch break)
$135m/ $140n (includes model fee)
Through a
daily demo and instruction stressing accuracy, value composition and
design, students will work with one model mornings and a different
model in the afternoon to achieve a successful likeness under the
guidance of this renowned artist instructor. Students may use any
medium (pastel, watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, conte pencil) in this
portraiture workshop. Limit 15 students |
