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Jamaica Field Expedition: Plein Air Painting Enchanted Textures of Taos, New Mexico
Instructors: Phil Lear, Kat Tudor, Fiona Godfrey, Elton Senior Instructor: Martha Mans Level A Level II–IV Paint with local artists Phil Lear and Kat Tudor in collaboration This plein air water-media workshop takes place in and around the with Fiona Godfrey and Elton Senior from Jamaica. Drink in the historic town of Taos, New Mexico. In 1915, Taos became famous as intoxicatingly beautiful land of the Good Hope Plantation, Trelawny, the home of the Taos Society of Artists and has remained an artist’s Jamaica and the warm people of the Jamaican countryside. Enjoy the mecca ever since. Our instructor Martha has also become enchanted fabulous accommodations at Good Hope’s Coach House Villa and let with New Mexico and uses its light and textures as the subject of her yourself be immersed in a truly incredible creative experience. Lodging watercolor and oil paintings. The chamisa, sage, and cottonwood and tuition fees include eight days of accommodations and seven days trees against the rugged mountains and mesas make up the enticing of hands-on art classes taught by four instructors, accommodations, landscape of northern New Mexico that she paints. all ground transportation, meals, taxes, gratuity, and yoga classes In autumn, the textures and colors are especially glorious—tailored to our needs as working artists. There will be one scheduled experience this inspiring environment for yourself! Martha will provide day at the beach and one excursion to Stush in the Bush farm to table instruction in water-based media, including transparent watercolor, restaurant and home of Zionites Farm Organics. Arrival is Friday, Nov. gouache, and acrylic, while you paint on-site in picturesque Taos. 5, departure is Saturday, Nov. 13. Supply list online. Adults. Improve your paintings with a greater understanding of elements of “One of the wonderful things about plein air painting, and one of the design, including employing rhythm in landscape painting and leading biggest challenges is its immediacy. I’ll be taking students step-by- the viewer through the painting by providing a point of interest. Add step through some simple approaches to painting with acrylics on strength to your composition using light, midtones, and rich darks. location, with a focus on painting with confidence, engaging with the Learn how to achieve rich color using paint-to-water ratio. Supply list exciting local color of our tropical surroundings, and having fun doing online. Adults. it. Think of each plein air painting as a journal entry in the story of T1 $475 (Members $460)your life!” —Phil Lear Mon–Fri 5 days 9/27–10/1 9 a.m.–6 p.m. MT J1 Deposit of $765 (Members $750) due by Sept. 1, 2021 Travel and lodging not included. to reserve your space. Balance due Oct. 1, 2021. Fri– Sat 9 days 11/5–11/13 Lodging and Tuition Options: Single Private $4,115 (Members $4,100) Transportation to, from, and in Taos, NM not included. Single Shared Bathroom $3,515 (Members $3,500) All ground transportation in Jamaica included. Double $3,115 (Members $3,100) Additional information will be provided after Outdoor Accommodations: registration is complete.Tent Provided $2,215 (Members $2,200)
WATERCOLOR
Watercolor: Fun & Easy
Instructor: Karen Standridge Level 0 Beginners and experts will have fun in this informative workshop about watercolor basics. Never tried watercolor before because you heard it was difficult? No problem. Using only eight pigments, two brushes, and one painting knife, you will be amazed at what you can create. By the end of the session, you will have at least one painting to frame. Supply list online. Maximum number of students from the same household: 5. Adult A28 $145 (Members $130) Thu 1 day 6/24 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT A29 $145 (Members $130) Thu 1 day 6/24 2–5 p.m. MT A30 $130 (Members $115) Sat 1 day 7/17 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. MT A31 $130 (Members $115) Sat 1 day 7/17 1–3:30 p.m. MT A32 $130 (Members $115) Sat 1 day 8/14 1–3:30 p.m. MT + $25 per additional household member (call Bemis for additional registration)
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Instructor: Angela Crews Level II Spend three hours learning to refine your black and white darkroom printing skills with private instruction in contrast filters, split-filter printing, cropping, and positioning for artful presentations. This darkroom experience will help you bring your printing skills to the next level and encourage you to produce prints that you will be excited to enter in local photography exhibitions. Supply list online. Maximum number of students from the same household: 2. Adult A33 $145 (Members $130)) Thu 1 day 7/1 9 a.m.–12 p.m. MT A34 $145 (Members $130) Thu 1 day 7/8 9 a.m.–12 p.m. MT A35 $145 (Members $130) Thu 1 day 7/22 1–4 p.m. MT A36 $145 (Members $130) Thu 1 day 7/29 1–4 p.m. MT A37 $145 (Members $130) Thu 1 day 8/5 9 a.m.–12 p.m. MT + $25 per additional household member (call Bemis for additional registration)
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MIXED MEDIA
Fiber Fusion Collage
Instructor: Barbara Dimond Level 0 Create collages by layering fabulous fabrics, notions, fibers, and color with a simple heat process. Learn to perforate your composition so you can add beads and buttons. We will frame one work of art on a canvas, make a window hanging, and more! Leave with highly tactile and textural gems. There is a $9 material fee per person payable to the instructor for supplies on the day of class. Maximum number of students from the same household: 5. Ages 16-Adult A38 $145 (Members $130) Thu 1 day 8/12 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. MT A39 $145 (Members $130) Fri 1 day 8/13 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT + $25 per additional household member (call Bemis for additional registration)
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Anytime is a Great Time to Give the Gift of Creativity
Treat friends, family, and your special someone with a Fine Arts Center gift certificate to use toward classes at Bemis School of Art! Order a print or digital gift certificate today by calling us at (719) 475-2444! Gift certificates do not expire and can be redeemed for any Bemis course.
MIXED MEDIA
Line, Color, Blend
Instructor: Barbara Dimond Level 0 Learn to mix and apply a variety of mediums with familiar and unusual materials onto a textured surface. Combine wet and dry chalk pastels, wax, inks, and more to create layered compositions rich in color and texture. There is a $9 material fee per person payable to the instructor for supplies on the day of class. Maximum number of students from the same household: 5. Ages 16–Adult A40 $145 (Members $130) Fri 1 day 8/13 2–5 p.m. M A41 $145 (Members $130) Sat 1 day 8/14 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT + $25 per additional household member (call Bemis for additional registration)
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CERAMICS
Plates, Platters, & Tumblers
Instructor: Maggie Quinn Level I Working from templates, we will handbuild and decorate a plate and tumbler. Slabrolled clay will be transformed into functional ware that is fun and useful! After your pieces have been fired once, they will be decorated with underglaze decals to reflect your own personal artistic statement. Colors, patterns, and designs are determined by each individual. Join the fun, learn a new decorating technique, and make some clay art! There is a $5 material fee per person payable to the instructor for underglazes on the first day of class. Supply list online. Maximum number of students from the same household: 5. Ages 16-Adult A42 $215 (Members $200) Thu 2 wks 6/10–6/17 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. MT A43 $215 (Members $200) Thu 2 wks 7/8–7/15 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. MT A44 $215 (Members $200) Thu 2 wks 8/12–8/19 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. MT + $25 per additional household member (call Bemis for additional registration)
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Drink Up! Cups, Mugs, & More
Instructor: Maggie Quinn Level I Using templates, the slab roller, and extruded clay slabs, you will learn different handbuilding practices to make drinking vessels. Once built, we will explore different techniques for staining and glazing your pieces to finish your completed drinking vessels—drink up! Supply list online. Maximum number of students from the same household: 5. Ages 16–Adult A45 $215 (Members $200) Thu 2 wks 6/10–6/17 12:30–3 p.m. MT A46 $215 (Members $200) Thu 2 wks 7/8–7/15 12:30–3 p.m. MT A47 $215 (Members $200) Thu 2 wks 8/12–8/19 12:30–3 p.m. MT + $25 per additional household member (call Bemis for additional registration)
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FAC Connect
A place outside our space to experience the arts: visual arts, performing arts, arts education and MORE, with new content added regularly. fac.coloradocollege.edu/connect
CERAMICS
Tantalizing Textured Mugs
Instructor: Rui Haagen Level 0 Take advantage of this unique opportunity for a mindful, semiprivate studio experience. Learn slab construction and glazing techniques to handbuild two tantalizing mugs from textured clay slabs. Move from flat to free-standing using simple measurements and flat patterns. Build mugs that are round, oval, three or four footed, or darted with pedestals. You won’t be able to resist filling your mugs with your favorite beverage! Supply list online. Maximum number of students from the same household: 4. Ages 16–Adult A48 $250 (Members $235) Fri & Sat 2 days 6/11–6/19 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT A49 $250 (Members $235) Fri & Sat 2 days 7/2–7/10 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT A50 $250 (Members $235) Fri & Sat 2 days 7/23–7/31 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT A51 $250 (Members $235) Fri & Sat 2 days 8/13–8/21 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT + $25 per additional household member (call Bemis for additional registration)
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Pleasing Pitchers
Instructor: Rui Haagen Level 0 Seize this opportunity to engage in a mindful, semiprivate studio experience. Learn slab construction and glazing techniques to handbuild a pleasing large, medium, or small pitcher from textured clay slabs. Move from flat to freestanding using simple measurements and flat patterns. Add coiled decorations, pinched flowers, or animal forms to your pitcher bodies, handles, and spouts. Wow your friends with your pleasing pitcher! Supply list online. Maximum number of students from the same household: 4. Ages 16–Adult A52 $250 (Members $235) Fri & Sat 2 days 6/18–6/26 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT A53 $250 (Members $235) Fri & Sat 2 days 7/9–7/17 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT A54 $250 (Members $235) Fri & Sat 2 days 7/30–8/7 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT A55 $250 (Members $235) Fri & Sat 2 days 8/20–8/28 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT + $25 per additional household member (call Bemis for additional registration)
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Whimsical Lidded Boxes
Instructor: Rui Haagen Level 0 Enjoy this unique, semiprivate studio experience. Learn slab construction and glazing techniques to handbuild whimsical lidded boxes from textured clay slabs. Move from flat to free-standing using simple measurements and flat patterns. The boxes you build can be further embellished with decorative elements made from slabs, coils, and pinched shapes. These lidded boxes are pure joyful, self-expressive whimsy! Supply list online. Maximum number of students from the same household: 4. Ages 16-Adult A56 $250 (Members $235) Fri & Thu 2 days 6/25–7/1 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT A57 $250 (Members $235) Fri & Sat 2 days 7/16–7/24 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT A58 $250 (Members $235) Fri & Sat 2 days 8/6–8/14 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT + $25 per additional household member (call Bemis for additional registration)
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ClayTV
Don’t miss Bemis School of Art’s ClayTV, a meditative outlet for all things clay and clean enough for the tidiest of living rooms! Whether you’re already a fan of the best plastic-elastic stuff on the planet, or just like watching things spin, tune in to Episodes 1 and 2 of ClayTV. Find it, along with other fun Bemis videos, on FAC Connect.
CERAMICS
Ceramic Serving Set
Instructor: Cara McKinley Level 0 Dive into this crash course in ceramics, using handbuilding techniques to create your own tableware. You will be presented with project ideas from which you will design, create, and glaze a small set of unique utilitarian ware based on the slab, coil, strap, and molding techniques demonstrated. Supply list online. Maximum number of students from the same household: 5. Adults A59 $250 (Members $235) Sat 2 wks 7/10–7/17 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT A60 $250 (Members $235) Sat 2 wks 7/24–7/31 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT + $25 per additional household member (call Bemis for additional registration)
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Let the Clay Speak
Instructor: Sandy Friedman Level A Allow clay to speak for you through either wheel throwing, handbuilding, or in combination. This workshop is open to all levels of experience, from absolute beginner to those with developed clay skills. Instruction in wheel throwing, handbuilding, glazing, and various firing techniques will be available. Each student will be able to create their own path as they become more involved with ceramics. Maximum number of students from the same household: 5. Supply list online. Ages 16-A A61 $180 (Members $165) Thu 2 wks 7/22–7/29 9–11 a.m. MT A62 $180 (Members $165) Thu 2 wks 8/5–8/12 9–11 a.m. MT A63 $180 (Members $165) Thu 2 wks 8/19–8/26 9–11 a.m. MT + $25 per additional household member (call Bemis for additional registration)
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Handbuilding at Large
Instructor: Cara McKinley Level 0 In this ceramics workshop, we will investigate different techniques for building large-scale ceramic ware using molds, slabs, and coils. Impress yourself by creating something you’ve always dreamed of making! Supply list online. Maximum number of students from the same household: 5. Adults A64 $250 (Members $235) Sat 2 wks 8/7–8/14 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT A65 $250 (Members $235) Fri 2 wks 8/20–8/27 12–3 p.m. MT + $25 per additional household member (call Bemis for additional registration)
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Enjoy Quality Arts Education from the Comfort of Your Home
“It was an amazing experience for my daughter. She was hesitant to try an online art class, but she connected with her peers and instructor, even in the virtual classroom… Kudos to this instructor for changing my daughter’s life… She was so happy to have found a new art style that she wouldn’t have otherwise been introduced to.” – Parent of Bemis School of Art Student
