Grand Marais Art Colony Annual Course Catalog by Grand Marais Art Colony

Grand Marais Art Colony 2015

WELCOME to the Art Colony

We are privileged to live in a state that values the arts and has made a way for so many expressions of it to exist. If we consider the definition of advocacy – the act of supporting and recommending – then each of us has a great opportunity to be an arts advocate and preserve this tradition. That you receive this catalog and participate in Art Colony events and classes makes YOU an arts advocate! Your support and involvement help us provide services to artists, promote quality art education, and nurture art in the community. In 1947, the Art Colony started by offering one eight-week painting course with 20 students. In 2015, we will host over 150 classes and serve more than 21,000 people. Together, we continue to explore new concepts and programming that act as a catalyst for expanding knowledge, skills, and understanding of the arts. This year the Art Colony will present two symposiums – opportunities for artists and the public to learn, discuss, and respond to specific media – Findings: A Jewelry Symposium in June and The North Shore Readers and Writers Festival in November. There are NEW classes with nationally and internationally established artists such as Kinji Akagawa and Tova Lund, and we will host several, FREE Artist Talks with visiting instructors. Along with these educational offerings, in July the Grand Marais Arts Festival marks its 25th Anniversary, an event that has brought together thousands of artists and art appreciators to celebrate the vibrancy of the arts on the North Shore. We are grateful for your continued role in participating, supporting, and recommending the Art Colony – a distinct haven that cultivates artistic lifestyle and creative learning within an ancient and sublime landscape. The arts endure because of you; we await your return. Sincerely,

Amy Demmer Executive Director

Table of Contents

Class Overview by Category ...................... 4 – 5 Class Descriptions by Date ..................... 6 – 17 Youth Classes ............................................... 17 Instructor Biographies ........................... 18 – 23 Artist Services ............................................... 24 Registration ..................................................... 24 Membership ..................................................... 25 Business & Lodging Partners ........................... 26 Upcoming Events ........................................... 27

Board of Directors Chair | Sally Berg Vice Chair | Lynn Speaker Treasurer | David Quick Secretary | Clare Shaw Members at Large: Hazel Belvo, Mike Carlson, John Franz, Howard Hedstrom, Marcia Hyatt, Jolita Rysdahl

GET TO KNOW US

Since 1947 the Art Colony has cultivated a community for the arts on the North Shore. First begun as an eight-week painting intensive through the Minneapolis School of Art (now MCAD), the Art Colony continues to provide a gateway for people to creatively explore and interpret the rugged coast and inland expanse of waterways, forests, and wilderness.

Staff

The Art Colony exists to provide services to artists, promote art education, and nurture art in our community by providing an environment for creative excellence.

Amy Demmer

Executive Director director@grandmaraisartcolony.org

Ruth Pszwaro

Program Coordinator programs@grandmaraisartcolony.org

Novice to professional artists will find space to create, mentored guidance, and a supportive atmosphere. Reflect within a pristine landscape and invest in your artistic core – let the Art Colony be your creative home.

Carolyn Fritz

Events & Communications Coordinator events@grandmaraisartcolony.org

Jeanne Bourquin

CONTACT

Oﬃce Registrar & Volunteer Coordinator registrar@grandmaraisartcolony.org

Studio Facilitators

Clay | Joan Farnam & Melissa Wickwire Glass | Nancy Seaton Print | Jerry Riach

Support The Grand Marais Art Colony is a nonprofit member-supported arts organization that also receives funding from Cook County, Minnesota; Cook County Visitors Bureau; Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation; Grand Marais Area Tourism Association; Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation; Lutsen-Tofte Tourism Association; Grand Marais Lions Club; Grand Marais Lionness Club; and the McKnight Foundation.

Grand Marais Arts Partners

North Shore Music Association Nonprofit presenter/supporter of musical entertainment, education, and cultural enrichment 218-387-1272 | northshoremusicassociation.com WTIP North Shore Community Radio Local information, arts, culture, and entertainment for Minnesota’s North Shore 218-387-1070 | wtip.org

Thank you!

North House Folk School An educational non-profit organization devoted to teaching traditional Northern craft 218-387-9762 | northhouse.org

Staff (L - R): Ruth Pszwaro, Amy Demmer, Jeanne Bourquin, Carolyn Fritz

Volunteers of the Year

Grand Marais Playhouse Creating community through high-quality theater since 1971 218-387-1284 ext 2 | grandmaraisplayhouse.com

David Hahn David teaches youth classes, donates his skills as a technical illustrator, and heads up our highway clean-up.

Nurturing creativity on the North Shore of Lake Superior since 1947

Duane Hasagawa

Duane comes in weekly to help with administrative tasks and be the friendly face of the Gallery Store. He can be seen volunteering at most events.

Classes by Category 2-Dimensional Faces Jan Attridge | April 7 – 28 Still Life in Pastel Lisa Stauffer | April 11 – 13 Acrylic & Mixed Media Bonnie Cutts | May 2 – 3 Art as Journey Elizabeth Erickson | May 7 – 10 Capture the Light in Watercolor Jeanne Larson | May 16 – 17 Impressionistic Watercolor Andy Evansen | May 30 – 31 Painting Abstract Landscapes Jon Neuse | June 1 – 5 Acrylic Paint-In Liz Sivertson | June 16 – 17 Painting the Essence of Things Liz Sivertson | June 18 – 19 Colored Pencil Potential Kristy Kutch | June 24 – 26 Drawing Basics Tom Westbrook | June 25 – 26 Advancing in Drawing Tom Westbrook | June 27 – 28 Watercolor Basics Spencer Meagher | June 27 – 28 House Portraits Todd Voss | June 29 – July 2 Portraits Jan Hosking Smith | July 4 – 5 Pastel Plein Air Painting Lisa Stauffer | July 6 – 10 Oil Basics Todd Voss | July 11 – 12 Acrylic Marathon Bonnie Cutts | July 15 – 17 Crazy About Collages Bonnie Cutts | July 18 – 19 Mentored I Hazel Belvo | July 20 – 24 Plein Air Painting with Dave Dave Gilsvik | July 24 Creative Mapmaking Karina Cutler-Lake | July 25 – 26 Mentored II Hazel Belvo | July 27 – 31

Faces: The Art of Portraiture Jan Attridge | August 1 – 2

The Aesthetics of Perception & Light Charles Matson Lume | August 14 | 7pm

The Habit of Painting: Advanced Acrylic Kat Corrigan | August 10 – 14

Mary Jo Van Dell & Guillermo Cuellar August 26 | 4pm

Sumi-e: Painting from the Heart Susan Frame | August 17 – 21

A History & Overview of Botanical Art Denise Walser-Kolar | September 2 | 4pm

Oil Painting Plein Air Neil Sherman | August 21 – 23

How to Improve as an Artist Tom Nachreiner | September 18 | 11am

The Artist’s Nature Sketchbook Pamela Luer | August 22 – 23

The Art of Seeing: Developing a Visual Literacy Hazel Belvo | September 19 | 10 am Location: Johnson Heritage Post

Finding Your Visual Voice Mary Jo Van Dell | August 24 – 28 Creative Genius: Mixed Watermedia & Collage Jeanne Larson | August 29 – 30 Botanical Watercolor Denise Walser-Kolar | August 31 – September 4 Art of the Nocturne Neil Sherman | September 14 Your Authentic Plein Air Voice Tom Nachreiner | September 19 – 21 Studio Immersion Hazel Belvo | September 21 – 30 Fall Colors in Oil Neil Sherman | September 26 – 27 Making a Mark: Life Drawing October 7 – December 16 | 10 Wednesdays Harvest Bounty in Pastel Lisa Stauffer | October 10 – 12 Mentored III Hazel Belvo | October 19 – 23 Inner Landscapes: Cultivating Creative Resilience Kelly O. Finnerty | October 24 – 25

Book & Fiber Arts Quilting: From Traditional to Artistic Enid Gjelten Weichselbaum | February 13 Painting with Fabric Pam Collins | February 14 Stitchery: Texture & Color Julie Crabtree | February 14 – 15 Hand Papermaking Amanda Degener | May 22 Natural Dye & Bookbinding Amanda Degener | May 23 Paper Marbling Amanda Degener | May 23 Asian & Western Bookbinding Amanda Degener | May 24 Print & Stitch Julie Crabtree | October 24 – 25

grandmaraisartcolony.org | (218) 387-2737 | info@grandmaraisartcolony.org

Creative Writing

Encaustic Collagraph Jeff Hirst | August 8 – 9

Beyond the Object: Art & Community Kinji Akagawa | August 3 – 7

Mything Around: Metaphors to Understand Your Story Marcia Hyatt | April 11 & 18 | 2 Saturdays

Gyotaku: The Dao of Fishy-ness Cameron Norman | August 8 – 9

Driftwood Sculpture Tom Christiansen | August 15 – 16

Silkscreen onto Encaustic Jeff Hirst | August 10 – 12

Youth & Family

One at a Time: Monoprint Methods Dean Trisko | August 15 – 16

Watercolor: Youth Class (for ages 6 – 9) David Hahn & John Franz | February 23 – March 9 3 Mondays

Writing Our Stories Mary Ellen Ashcroft | April 21 – May 12 | 4 Tuesdays Writing Craft: Research, Writing & Publication Jill Swenson | June 29 – July 1

Letterpress Printing: Posters Mary Bruno | August 21 – 23

Talking Lines: Art & Poetry Joyce Sutphen | July 27 – 31

Mentorship in Printmaking James Burke | August 24 – 28

The Art of Personal Writing Peter Blau | August 15 – 16

Prints from Drawings Matt Kania | August 29 – 30

Writing Nature: Poetry & Prose Kathryn Savage | September 5 – 7

Glass

Woodblock Printmaking Richard James Nelson | September 25 – 27

Button it up With Glass Nancy Seaton | February 14

Achieve Your Vision: Processing in the Digital Darkroom – Advancing Bryan Hansel | November 14 – 15

Discover Fused Glass Nancy Seaton | February 19 – March 5 | 3 Thursdays Garden Glass Gretchen Lisdahl | May 9

Holiday Cards Kelly Dupre | November 14 – 15

Sculpture & Jewelry

Fast Track to Stained Glass Peachie Schmid | May 16 – 17

Fishskin Sewing Emily Johnson | February 27 – March 1

Mysterious Sand to Glass Peachie Schmid | June 6 – 7

Mosaic Garden Ornaments Pam Collins | May 9

Blown Glass Ornaments Gretchen Lisdahl | June 26

Clay Sculpture: Self-Portraits Tom Christiansen | May 18 – 20

Glass Beads Gretchen Lisdahl | June 27 – 28

Forming with the Hydraulic Press Becky McDonah | June 11 – 12

Fused Glass Jewelry Peachie Schmid | July 18 – 19

Jewelry Making with Found Objects Tova Lund | June 11 – 12

Cracking the Kiln Code Malcolm Potek | August 22 – 23

A Prairie Home Enamelin’ Tedd McDonah | June 11 – 12

Kiln Cast Sculpture & Pate de Verre Donna Rice | August 31 – September 4

Salt Water Etching Beth Novak | June 13

Felted Wool Puppets & Color Theory (for ages 10 – 16) Elise Kyllo | February 28 Pewter Cast Jewelry (for ages 12 – 16) John Franz | April 9 – 23 | 3 Thursdays 2D to 3D: Youth Class (for ages 10 – 14) David Hahn & John Franz | April 13 – May 4 4 Mondays Printing on Functional Fabric (for ages 10 – 16) Jill Levene | April 30 & May 7 | 2 Thursdays Garden Glass (for ages 10 to adult) Gretchen Lisdahl | May 9 Mosaic Garden Ornaments (for ages 12 to adult) Pam Collins | May 9 Hand Papermaking (for ages 12 to adult) Amanda Degener | May 22 Paper Marbling (for ages 12 to adult) Amanda Degener | May 23 Introduction to Letterboxing (all ages) Jill Levene | May 23 Community Ink Day: Screenprinting (all ages) Mike Swindlehurst | May 23 Natural Dye & Western Bookbinding (for ages 12 to adult) Amanda Degener | May 23 Asian & Western Bookbinding (for ages 12 to adult) Amanda Degener | May 24 Keep an eye on our website to see additional event and youth classes to be scheduled throughout the spring and summer.

Printmaking & Photography

Cold Connections: Titanium Constructed Jewelry Danny Saathoff | June 14

Develop Your Portfolio Bryan Hansel | February 21

Metal Piercing Pat Schmidt | June 14

Private Groups | Art-Making Experience

Animal Sculpture: Beginner Judd Nelson | June 30 – July 1

Are you looking for an art-making experience for your family or group of friends? Call us to plan something today!

Develop Your Portfolio Bryan Hansel | March 4 Intaglio: Printing from Below the Surface Jerry Riach | June 20 – 21 Shoot the Twilight Bryan Hansel | July 11 Block Printing: Start to Finish Kelly Dupre | July 18 – 20

Animal Sculpture: Advanced Judd Nelson | July 2 – 3 Metal Casting with Recyclable Molds Wayne Potratz | July 23 – 26 3-D Ideation & Construction Maya Khaira | July 25 – 26

Enjoy a 2-hour, 3-hour, full-day or 2-day private class with a local artist/instructor, along with à la carte refreshments. A variety of options are available from fused glass to printmaking to painting. Minimum of five participants.

Nurturing creativity on the North Shore of Lake Superior since 1947

February – March

stitchery: texture & color Julie Crabtree

Northern

Fibers Retreat Feb. 11 – 15, 2015

Julie Crabtree

Join us for five days of demonstrations, talks, classes, and social gatherings focused on fiber arts and crafts. Come together with other fiber enthusiasts and learn new techniques in stitchery, ply-split braiding, painting with fiber, weaving, felting, quilting, and paper clay. Co-hosted with the Northwoods Fiber Guild and the North House Folk School.

Fiber revolution: art Quilt exhibit

February 9 – March 8 | Opening Reception: Friday, February 13, 5 – 7pm Gallery Talk, 7pm

February 14 – 15 | 2 days Tuition: $190 | Supply Fee: $28 Students will create a base fabric in a sandwich-style fabric stabilizer. Julie will then teach how to create dimensional texture through hand and machine stitching, focusing on design and color. Students will bring their own inspiration for a design and can also add beads, stones, metals, and sheers. Everyone will create a sample of stitches for future reference, and Julie will share the techniques of creative couching and padded machine applique, along with how to machine stitch on a soluble stabilizer. Students will leave with a textural piece of stitchery for framing.

paper clay Megan Mitchell

February 15 | 1 day Tuition: $95 | Supply Fee: $20 Students will be introduced to the properties of paper clay, which is a blend of standard clay and paper fibers. Megan will cover formulations of paper clay and the wide variety of uses for the material, including working with thin, fragile forms, and applications for printmaking processes. Pieces will be bisque-fired and ready to pick up the week following, or can be mailed at students’ expense.

lunch-n-learn: silk screeninG techniQues Enid Gjelten Weichselbaum

Friday, February 13 | Noon | $13/person Enid will demonstrate how to create small organza silk screens with Really Reusable Silk Screens and a few materials. The screens can be used repeatedly if gently washed and dried between print sessions, and they are great for creating surface designs or printing on paper.

QuiltinG: From traditional to artistic Enid Gjelten Weichselbaum

February 13 |1 – 4pm Tuition: $40 | Supply Fee: $5 Students will learn to put their patterns aside while still working from traditional techniques to create and complete an art quilt top. Enid will instruct on how to begin the process with pieced work and will guide students in an exploration of basic surface design techniques.

button it up With Glass Nancy Seaton

February 14 | 9am – Noon Tuition: $40 | Supply Fee: $15 Finish your new sweater with your own fused glass buttons. Students will make 12 original one-inch buttons while learning the basics of fused glass. Each button will be an original design featuring a collage of colors, shapes, and textures. Optional kiln opening on Sunday, February 15 at 9am, or students’ pieces can be mailed at their expense.

paintinG With Fabric Pam Collins

February 14 | 1 day Tuition: $75 | Supply Fee: $33 Students will be guided in making design choices to create a small nature scene using fabric as paint. Through demonstrations and instruction, Pam will teach how to layer fabric on canvas to create depth and transparency. Students will never look at fabric the same way again.

print on clay Megan Mitchell

February 14 | 1 day Tuition: $95 | Supply Fee: $20 Take printmaking to a new dimension and learn how to print on clay. Megan will provide an introduction to silkscreening and relief printing methods for ceramic surfaces. Students will learn how to print directly onto a clay slab and discuss transferring imagery from paper to thrown forms. Megan will also help students transform a clay slab into three dimensions through press molds and focus on processes that can be done without access to a full printmaking studio. Pieces will be bisque-fired and ready to pick up the week following, or can be mailed at students’ expense.

Megan Mitchell

Nancy Seaton

discover Fused Glass Nancy Seaton

February 19 – March 5 | 3 Thursdays | 6 – 8:30pm S Tuition: $70 | Supply Fee: $45 Explore fusing and kiln carving glass while making a beautiful window tile. Color and light come together in glass, and the kiln carving texture will bring life and vitality to individual pieces. Students will acquire hands-on experience with programming the kilns, understand different fusing schedules, and explore the wonders of glass and color.

develop your portFolio: hire a proFessional photoGrapher Bryan Hansel February 21 or March 4 | one-hour blocks of time Tuition: $25 Have professional photos taken of your artwork for your portfolio, gallery submissions, grant, or festival applications. One-hour slots are available on a consecutively scheduled basis. Open to all artists.

Fishskin seWinG Emily Johnson

February 27 – March 1 | 2.5 days | Day 1: 5 – 8pm | Days 2 & 3: 9am – 4pm Tuition: $75 Learn how to sew fishskin, create a fishskin lantern, and share a feast. Emily is an award-winning choreographer originally from Alaska whose knowledge of fishskin sewing stems from her experience building an installation of 50 fishskin lanterns for her dance, Niicugni. Join in the fun and gain an appreciation for wild salmon along the way. Students will share a feast on the Saturday night of the class. This class is supported by a Minnesota State Arts Board grant.

grandmaraisartcolony.org | (218) 387-2737 | info@grandmaraisartcolony.org

& Martin Harris

March 16 – 29, 2015

The Art Colony is pleased to host the 4th annual Artist-inResidence by welcoming artists Mary Bergs and Martin Harris. Mary will be working in the Founders Hall 2-D studio and Martin in the Print studio. We invite the community to join us for the following events related to their residencies: Open Studios | Saturday, March 21 | 1 – 2pm: Print Studio 2 - 3pm: Founders Hall Community Engagement Projects | Saturday, March 28 Times and details to be announced All classes are open to all levels except where noted:

B Basic Introductory E Experience Required

Level

S Studio Access Qualifier

Faces Jan Attridge

April 7 – 28 | 4 Tuesdays | 9am – Noon Tuition: $115 Bring in a photo of your favorite subject and practice the art of portraiture. Jan will lead students through the Old Master techniques of gridding and observing proportions. Students will then use this approach with their subject of choice. The final drawing will be transferred to canvas and blocked in with raw sienna which, along with three other colors, allows for a full range of subtle flesh tones. By using this simple but effective method, students will end up with a life-size (12 x12-inch) portrait and the tools to continue painting portraits.

pots For paintinG Joan Farnam

April 9 – May 14 | 6 Thursdays | 6 – 8pm Tuition: $115 | Supply Fee: $30 S Brighten up your life with the colorful world of majolica glazes. Students will make a variety of earthenware pots, bowls, and tiles and paint them with the colors of the rainbow. Perfect for beginner or intermediate potters who want to make beautiful pots and love color and design.

mythinG around: metaphors to understand your story Marcia Hyatt

April 11 & 18 | 2 days | 2 Saturdays Tuition: $150 | Supply Fee: $11 “Once Upon a Time” are four magical words that invite us into the mythical realm. Through writing, students will explore the power of images, symbols, and myths to unleash creativity and deepen their understanding of their current story. Marcia will guide students to quiet their inner critic, and exercises that evoke laughter and play will be used to provide insight into life situations. Students will leave with the seeds of their own personal myths.

still liFe in pastel Lisa Stauffer

April 11 – 12 & 13 (3rd day optional) | 2 or 3 days Tuition: $150 or $225 | Supply Fee: Varies Join Lisa to work in the versatile medium of soft pastel and explore pastel brands, papers, and techniques. Topics covered include painting fundamentals, choosing a subject, and design and compositional considerations. Students will paint still life models indoors and learn how these lessons apply to all subject matter. Class time will include demonstrations, personal instruction, and group critiques.

WritinG our stories Mary Ellen Ashcroft

April 21 – May 12 | 4 Tuesdays | 6 – 8:30pm Tuition: $95 | Supply Fee: $6 People have always made meaning through the stories they’ve shaped. Early “haunting” experiences of loss, joy, family, and religion, when woven into the bigger life story, can lead to deep understanding and integration. Mary Ellen will use questions, prompts, and short readings to explore the disparate materials of memories, dreams, and societal myths. Students will be invited to share their writing within the class.

April – May

Art Excursion: Twin Cities Tour April 24-26, 2015 |$225

Tour the Twin Cities with us as we visit the home of a Minnesota art collector, take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Minnesota History Center’s art collection, and enjoy a guided tour of George Morrison’s exhibit, “Modern Spirit” with Hazel Belvo and Kristin Makholm, Executive Director of the Minnesota Museum of Modern Art. A private tour of the Northeast Minneapolis art studios led by Grainbelt Building artist, Lynn Speaker, will cap off the weekend. Please visit our website for full registration details. acrylic & mixed media Bonnie Cutts

May 2 – 3 | 2 days Tuition: $190 | Supply Fee: $32 Join Bonnie and learn how to mix drawing, painting, and collage materials all on one canvas. Students will apply different acrylic grounds (surfaces to work on) and use drawing materials alongside acrylic paints to achieve a wide range of beautiful effects. Use Golden’s High Flow Acrylics loaded into markers for drawing and other paint formulas and gels to create one-of-a-kind mixed media pieces. Attention will be paid to composition, balance, color, and design. Experimental in nature, this class will generate ideas for pushing artwork in new directions with amazing results. Abstract images are welcome.

art as Journey Elizabeth Erickson

May 7 – 10 | 4 days E Tuition: $380 | Supply Fee: $6 Students who have mastered the basic techniques of their medium and wish to hone the ideas in their work or experiment with new ideas and techniques will thrive in this open media format. Students will create a body of work shaped by individual concerns and are free to work in their medium of choice including but not limited to paint, sculpture, photography, drawing, sewing, and collage. The class will include time for visioning, writing, and individual tutorials as well as presentation and discussion. Prerequisite: Two years of art training or the equivalent.

Garden Glass Gretchen Lisdahl

Mother’s Day Weekend Classes

Artist-in-Residence Mary Bergs

May 9 | 1 day Tuition: $75 | Supply Fee: $48 How does your garden grow? With glass adornments! Students will start by creating two garden plant labels using warm glass techniques and Glassline Paint. Next, Gretchen will teach how to create a fused tile to fit on a wrought iron garden stake. Several patterns will be available to choose from, or students can let their imaginations run wild. For ages 12 to adult. Optional kiln opening on Sunday, May 10 at 9:00am, or students’ pieces can be mailed at their expense.

mosaic Garden ornaments Pam Collins

May 9 | 1 day Tuition: $75 | Supply Fee: $11 Create some fun and unique garden ornaments and learn about basic mosaic designs, techniques, and materials. Students will be guided through the entire process including techniques in breaking, nipping, and cutting tesserae. Using glass and china everyone will create two garden ornaments and gain all the knowledge needed to make many more. This is the perfect class to take with a friend or family member to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend. For ages 12 to adult.

Nurturing creativity on the North Shore of Lake Superior since 1947

Bonnie Cutts

May – June Memorial Day Weekend classes continued Fast Track to Stained Glass Peachie Schmid

May 16 – 17 | 2 days Tuition: $150 | Supply Fee: $72 Learn the copper foil method of stained glass to create a nature-inspired glass panel and a 3D candle shelter. Instructional topics include recognizing quality when selecting glass, pattern preparation, glass cutting and grinding, as well as how to add copper foil tape and solder the piece together. Students will leave with knowledge, valuable tips, and two art pieces to display in their home.

Capture the Light in Watercolor Jeanne Larson

May 16 – 17 | 2 days Tuition: $190 | Supply Fee: Varies Students will focus on the importance of light and its effect on the landscape by creating several small sky studies that they will then transpose into landscape paintings. Jeanne will teach watercolor techniques best suited for a variety of atmospheric effects such as fog, sunlight, and sunsets. Students will create two landscape paintings from their studies and instruction will be augmented with handouts and daily demonstrations.

Clay Sculpture: Self-Portraits Tom Christiansen

May 18 – 20 | 3 days Tuition: $225 | Supply Fee: $33 Students will learn the process of creating a self-portrait head in plastiline clay by working from photographs, mirrors, and their own imagination. Focus will be on process more than the final product. Students may photograph their work and then re-use the clay again and again to keep improving their sculpture skills.

Memorial Day Weekend Classes in Book Arts and Printmaking

Community Ink Day: Screenprinting Mike Swindlehurst

May 23 | 2 – 4pm Drop-in Fee: $20 (adult-sized T-shirt) or $10 (youth-sized T-shirt; or to print on your own clothing item) Screenprint your own custom T-shirt using your choice of ink color and one of several Art Colony designs or, screen a decorative frame onto your shirt to be filled in with fabric pens. T-shirts will be available for purchase ($10 youth-sized, $20 adult-sized) or bring your own clothing item ($10). Explore the exciting world of screenprinting in this all ages, hands-on event. All supplies provided; drop-in throughout the afternoon.

Natural Dye & Bookbinding Amanda Degener

May 23 | 2 – 5pm Tuition: $30 | Supply Fee: $11 Students will construct a small horizontal photo album with machine-made heavyweight black paper for the interior. For the cover, students will create surface treated handmade flax paper and color it with walnut husk and/or indigo dye. For ages 12 to adult.

Asian & Western Bookbinding Amanda Degener

May 24 | 9am - Noon Tuition: $30 | Supply Fee: $11 Students will make one traditional Western and one traditional Asian book with machine made paper inside and handmade paper covers. For the Western book cover students can choose from a rich variety of colors which have a leatherlike strength and feel. The traditional Asian book is made with thinner paper. The decorative sewing shows on the outside and students will create their own Suminagashi for the cover. For ages 12 to adult.

Impressionistic Watercolor Andy Evansen

May 22 | 9am – Noon Tuition: $30 | Supply Fee: $11 Students will sheet form at least eight high-quality, small, off-white flax papers and try their hand at pulp painting with recycled cotton rag in a variety of colors. While papers are drying, Amanda will highlight paper samples that illustrate additional techniques students can try on their own. For ages 12 to adult.

May 30 – 31 | 2 days Tuition: $190 There seems to be a never-ending quest for watercolor painters to “loosen up.” However, to paint loosely, artists need confidence in their abilities and a willingness to let go of details – two things that are hard to come by. Andy will guide students in simplifying a scene into larger shapes in order to paint more boldly. Value studies will be emphasized and Andy will complete a demonstration painting each day, focusing on subjects such as skies, trees, buildings, water, and figures. By the end, students will be on the path to painting impressionistic watercolors.

Introduction to Letterboxing Jill Levene

Painting Abstract Landscapes Jon Neuse

May 23 | 9am – Noon Tuition: $10/individual; $15/family of 2; $5/each additional family member Letterboxing is a recreational activity combining creativity with “treasure hunting” in parks, forests, and urban areas all around the globe. By following clues, participants track down hidden letterboxes that each contain a unique, hand-carved rubber stamp. Jill will first give an overview of letterboxing and its code of conduct. Then participants will design and create their own unique signature stamp to use while letterboxing. After completing their stamp, participants will be given a list of sites and clues they can choose from to find hidden letterboxes on their own right near Grand Marais. Children under 10 must be assisted by an adult.

June 1 – 5 | 5 days Tuition: $475 | Supply Fee: $17 Krasner, Bartlett, Hockney, Mitchell, Kiefer – many artists have made stunning leaps from the traditional landscape to the abstract. Take this opportunity to learn how to construct personal and compelling landscapes and develop your style and artistic intuition. Students will paint a landscape outdoors and then, in the studio, systematically work through several drawing and painting steps to arrive at greater abstraction. Develop a powerful and successful composition using mixed media, color, and abstract theory. Class will be augmented by individually tailored demonstrations and critiques.

Paper Marbling Amanda Degener

Mysterious Sand to Glass Peachie Schmid

Hand Papermaking Amanda Degener

May 23 | 9am – Noon Tuition: $30 | Supply Fee: $16 Amanda will guide students in learning the techniques of Eastern and Western marbling and students will design their own paper. With the paper they’ve created, students will then make an artist’s book with an Asian style hand sewn book cover with their own Suminagashi, a Japanese-style tree ring pattern. For ages 12 to adult.

June 6 – 7 | 2 days Tuition: $150 | Supply Fee: $65 Play with an innovative new fusing technique to produce one-of-a-kind fused glass art. Using glass frit (ground glass) in a confined space (similar to sand art) students will create four – 4-inch square tiles and one – 5 x 7-inch landscape. The process is addictive and fun; the results are stunning.

grandmaraisartcolony.org | (218) 387-2737 | info@grandmaraisartcolony.org

June June 11 – 14 Jewelry

artists, appreciators, and the broader community are invited to this four-day symposium to gain a deeper understanding of the art of jewelry making, experience cutting edge designs and techniques, and explore the integration of jewelry arts and daily life. The symposium itself will include the following events: To register for individual classes or Friday, June 12 | Keynote Lecture with Tova Lund events, or for the symposium itself, Saturday June 13 | 6 artist demos | Lunchtime panel discussion | Group trunk show please call the Art Colony or visit our website. Jewelry Making with Found Objects Tova Lund

June 11 – 12 | 2 days Tuition: $210 Explore an intuitive, fast-paced way of working through ideas for jewelry using natural, found objects. Students will make a series of five quick works. Tova will include demonstrations on different ways of manipulating found objects, methods for connecting materials, and techniques for securely and permanently integrating found objects to metalwork.

A Prairie Home Enamelin’ Tedd McDonah

June 11 – 12 | 2 days Tuition: $210 | Supply Fee: $22 Students will be directly involved with designing, preparing, and the firing of vitreous enamels on copper. Tedd will cover a variety of topics including safety guidelines, sifting, and the use of underglaze pencils, decals, and cloisonné wires. Students will have the opportunity to make a piece of wearable jewelry or Tedd’s specialty, a decorative fishing lure.

Becky McDonah

Tova Lund

Forming with the Hydraulic Press Becky McDonah

June 11 – 12 | 2 days Tuition: $210 | Supply Fee: Varies Students will learn a variety of ways to create surface textures and volume using the hydraulic press. Some of these possibilities include punches, matrix, embossing, and conforming dies. Becky will discuss and demonstrate different approaches to creating and using dies in conjunction with urethane to achieve results that range from embossing to deeper forming. Students may create finished pieces or a variety of samples.

Saltwater Etching Beth Novak

June 13 | 9am – Noon Tuition: $53 | Supply Fee: $23 Do you want to add texture to your metal jewelry but think etching is too complicated or expensive? Join Beth to learn how to use common household items to etch copper and brass. Etched metal can be used as a texture plate, an enameling base, or on its own. Beth will also discuss etching on other metals and students will create several samples.

Cold Connections: Titanium Constructed Jewelry Danny Saathoff June 14 | 9am – Noon Tuition: $53 | Supply Fee: Varies Join Danny to learn the four styles of rivets and the practical applications for each. Class content includes instruction on titanium’s mechanical properties as well as hands-on application as students forge, rivet, and finesse the material into a beautiful cuff bracelet. Titanium cannot be soldered so it is a perfect material to use when honing newly acquired riveting skills. And, titanium is unique in that it is both strong and very lightweight and has a spring tension that, when used correctly, can be extremely advantageous in jewelry making.

Metal Piercing Pat Schmidt

June 14 | 1 day Tuition: $105 | Supply Fee: Varies Through an exploration of design, composition, and aesthetic choices, students will work with a jeweler’s saw to create and pierce a pendant or charm in copper, brass, or silver. Pat will first guide students to sketch from botanical specimens, simplifying and abstracting, to arrive at pleasing and “possible” jewelry designs. Then students will concentrate Open transfer, and piercing of the selected to A on selection, B Basic Introductory S Studio Access E Experience design in metal. All Levels Required

Level

Qualifier

Danny Saathoff

All classes are open to all levels except where noted:

B Basic Introductory E Experience Level

Required

S Studio Access Qualifier

Acrylic Paint-In Liz Sivertson

June 16 – 17 | 2 days Tuition: $190 | Supply Fee: $28 (optional) Liz will guide students through a fresh and fun “paint-in” where the art of seeing will be the primary focus. Rudimentary to all image-making is the ability to observe and become more aware of light and dark, shapes and color. Students are encouraged to bring their own high-contrast photos (strong darks and lights) or still-life material as inspiration to create their own paintings.

Painting the Essence of Things Liz Sivertson

June 18 – 19 | 2 days Tuition: $190 | Supply Fee: $28 (optional) E Move your paintings beyond the concrete details to concentrate on what you “know” but can’t necessarily “see” about the subjects you paint. This opportunity is for experienced painters who wish to delve into a more expressionistic style of painting, drawing images from the realm of dreams and intuition. Prerequisite: Foundational acrylic knowledge required and/or completion of Acrylic Paint-In.

Intaglio: Printing from Below the Surface Jerry Riach

June 20 – 21 | 2 days S Tuition: $150 | Supply Fee: $33 Look at etching or drypoint prints by Rembrandt, Whistler, or Duerr to see some of what can be done using the intaglio process. These prints are made by creating texture on a plate, filling the texture with ink, and using a press to transfer the ink to paper. It is one of the oldest and most used printing processes. Students will use drypoint to create images on copper plates, which will then be inked and printed using a state-of-the-art Takach press.

Nurturing creativity on the North Shore of Lake Superior since 1947

Blown Glass Ornaments Gretchen Lisdahl

June – July

June 26 | 1 – 4pm Tuition: $40 | Supply Fee: $40 Join Gretchen to learn basic glass blowing skills. Using a Hot Head torch, glass cylinders, and colored glass called “frit,” students will create five – 2 x 3-inch glass orbs with which to decorate their home or Christmas tree. The blowpipe can also be left on, making plant waterers for potted plants. This is a great introduction to working with glass in a flame.

Glass Beads Gretchen Lisdahl

Two Potters – Alternate Routes Bob Briscoe & Jason Trebs

Artist Talk

June 20 – 21 | 2 days Tuition: $190 Join Bob and Jason for two days of lively pottery making and learn how both potters use the wheel as a tool for making organic, loose, and fluid forms. Jason will also work off the wheel to create slab-based pot forms. Students will gain technical experience as they observe and also try out various demonstrated techniques. This class is focused on demonstration.

Potters’ Potluck Bob Briscoe & Jason Trebs

Saturday, June 20 | 6 – 8pm FREE | No pre-registration required Bring a dish to share and join us for an informal conversation and potluck.

Functional Pottery: From Concept to Creation Jason Trebs

June 22 – 26 | 5 days Tuition: $475 | Supply Fee: $30 Have fun and learn the process of transforming clay into functional pottery. Students will learn basic and advanced wheel throwing and hand-building techniques and how to turn a concept into a finished piece. Along with technical instruction, Jason will share his own experiences with clay and the rigors of making a living as an artist, including overcoming hurdles and living with a flexible mindset. Students can come with an existing idea of what they’d like to work on, or Jason will help students develop ideas during class. Everyone will go home with functional pottery for use in their home. Optional kiln opening on Saturday, or pieces can be mailed at students’ expense.

Colored Pencil Potential Kristy Kutch

June 24 – 26 | 3 days E Tuition: $285 | Supply Fee: $5 Focus on “painting from a point,” using a variety of pencils and surfaces to create dynamic, vivid drawings. Materials used will include watercolor pencils, waxy/oily pencils, water-soluble ink pencils, and even crayon-like products. Surfaces used will include Stonehenge paper, sanded pastel paper, colored Pastelbord, Aquabord, and watercolor paper. Featuring an abundance of colored pencils and art materials, this course is packed with demonstrations and techniques that are sure to increase your repertoire. Prerequisite: Foundational drawing experience.

Drawing Basics Tom Westbrook

June 25 – 26 | 2 days B Tuition: $190 | Supply Fee: $16 Join Tom for this introduction to the fundamentals of observational drawing. No previous drawing experience or skill is expected or needed. Drawing tools, media, and techniques will be discussed, demonstrated, and practiced. Tom will introduce students to methods of coordinating the hand and eye, observation, and depth and perspective. Students will use drawing as a tool to learn about space, form, light, and line, and as a vehicle of communication and exploration. Instructional content will also include facilitated discussions on analyzing and critiquing drawings. Can be taken with Advancing in Drawing.

June 27 – 28 | 2 days Tuition: $150 | Supply Fee: $60 Practice lamp work and learn to make unique glass beads. Using a Hot Head torch and Mapp Pro gas, students will wind molten glass onto steel mandrels. Gretchen will teach basic glass application, how to add multiple colors, and demonstrate shaping techniques. Students will make a tiger print bead and use dots to create floral beads. Students will also work with the delicate dichroic coating on glass to add extra sparkle, making beads that shine.

Advancing in Drawing Tom Westbrook

June 27 – 28 | 2 days E Tuition: $190 | Supply Fee: $16 Join Tom to further develop skills and techniques for observational drawing. Studies of shade and shadow, texture, development of observed and measured perspective, rules of composition, and enhanced techniques for the layout and construction of drawings will be explored. Group critiques and drawing analysis will help students see and understand what is being communicated through drawing. Prerequisite: Foundational drawing knowledge and/or completion of Drawing Basics.

Watercolor Basics Spencer Meagher

June 27 – 28 | 2 days B Tuition: $190 | Supply Fee: $22 (optional) Students will follow along as Spencer demonstrates each step in the process of painting in watercolors. Instruction will include various components and techniques used to apply watercolor paint, such as differences in brushes, papers, paint quality, as well as washes, splattering, dropping and pouring, and dry brushing. Spencer will also cover when, where, and how to appropriately use each tool and technique. Students will have paint as many as two, 11 x15-inch paintings each day.

Writing Craft: Research, Writing & Publication Jill Swenson

June 29 – July 1 | 3 days Tuition: $255 | Supply Fee: $11 Bring your idea or work in progress for a book and leave with your premise and pitch for publication. Through guided discussions and writing exercises, Jill will give students a greater understanding of the professional expectations for authors in their craft. Students will delve into contemporary literary conventions, including narrative arc, point-of-view, dialogue, voice, and style, and will acquire new tools and techniques to turn research into writing and writing into a book publication.

House Portraits Todd Voss

June 29 – July 1 & 2 (4th day optional) | 3 or 4 days Tuition: $225 or $300 From quaint cottages to stately Victorians, learn to create accurate, compelling portraits that capture the essence of a home. Working in the studio from photographs, Todd will instruct on techniques for accurate rendering, perspective, color mixing, and lighting. Students can work in the medium of their choice and will come away with two finished paintings and the basic skills to draw or paint any building.

grandmaraisartcolony.org | (218) 387-2737 | info@grandmaraisartcolony.org

June – July

animal sculpture: beGinner Judd Nelson

June 30 – July 1 | 2 days Tuition: $190 | Supply Fee: $33 Learn the basics of metalwork, think and build in 3-D, and bring metal to life by welding, cutting, melting, forging, and hammering steelto depict a wild animal from the North Shore. Focusing on forged and welded steel, students will make a 16-inch sculpture ready to set on a mantel, or desk, or in the garden. Can be taken with Animal Sculpture: Advanced

animal sculpture: advanced Judd Nelson

July 2 – 3 | 2 days E Tuition: $190 | Supply Fee: $33 Bring your metal sculpting skills to the next level. Students will explore a variety of hot and cold working methods. Design principles will be emphasized, and students will be encouraged to develop their own sculptural projects. Prerequisite: Foundational metalsmith knowledge and/or completion of Animal Sculpture: Beginner.

portraits Jan Hosking Smith

July 4 – 5 | 2 days Tuition: $150 | Supply Fee: $40 Jan will teach the basics of portraiture and provide guidance on how to achieve a likeness. Students will draw from a model and can choose to work in pastel, pencil, or charcoal. Instructor demonstrations and personal instruction will enhance and inform students’ enjoyment of going the next step in learning to paint portraits.

July 6 – 10 | 5 days Tuition: $375 | Supply Fee: Varies Paint outside with pastel in beautiful Grand Marais. The basics of outdoor painting will be discussed throughout the week as well as topics including choosing a subject, design and compositional considerations, importance of accurate drawing, painting fundamentals, and more. Lisa will provide demonstrations, personal instruction, and group critiques in a fun and supportive environment.

Artist Talk

pastel plein air paintinG Lisa Stauffer

Golden acrylics technical lecture Bonnie Cutts

July 14 | 6pm FREE | Registration Required Experience the possibilities of acrylic paints, gels, and mediums in this presentation about Golden Acrylics. Learn about Digital Mixed Media grounds, the new slow-drying OPEN acrylic series, how to mix gels with paints to achieve gorgeous textures and surfaces, and ways to extend paint to save money. Participants will feel how paints and gels mix together during demonstrations of material applications. Information packets and free samples will be provided. Space is limited. Register early.

acrylic marathon Bonnie Cutts

oil basics Todd Voss

July 11 – 12 | 2 days B Tuition: $150 Are you interested in oil painting but don’t know where to begin? Or have you dabbled here and there and need a fresh start to continue? Join Todd in the studio and develop foundational oil painting skills. Learn the fundamentals of color mixing, composition, materials, and the step-by-step process of creating finished pieces. Students will learn the basic techniques of both Classical Realism and French Impressionism and go home with two paintings.

shoot the tWiliGht Bryan Hansel

July 11 | 6 – 10pm Tuition: $95 Capture the magic of twilight over the Grand Marais harbor on a summer day. Bryan will discuss essential techniques for successfully photographing the twilight and augment instruction with a brief Power Point presentation. Students will then head down to the harbor to photograph the sky. Bryan will be available to give guidance and to answer any questions.

July 15 – 17 | 3 days Tuition: $285 | Supply Fee: $44 Interested in learning as much as you can about the most versatile of all paint materials? Spend three days working with the different acrylic paint formulas, gels and mediums, and be introduced to fascinating new techniques. Apply gorgeous grounds, use gels and mediums, pour paint, make skins, and create art. Clear explanations of all materials will be presented for students’ future reference. Join Bonnie for this fun-filled, information-packed, and illuminating marathon.

All classes are open to all levels except where noted:

B Basic Introductory E Experience Level

Required

S Studio Access Qualifier

25th Annual Grand Marais Arts Festival July 11–12

Featuring over 70 local & regional artists showcasing high-quality artwork. Observe artist demos, participate in art activities, and celebrate the long tradition of fine art on the North Shore of Lake Superior.

Bob Briscoe

Nurturing creativity on the North Shore of Lake Superior since 1947

Nicole Aufderhar

Jennifer Nunnelee

July

July 18 – 19 | 2 days Tuition: $190 | Supply Fee: $32 Collages can be personally charged, playful, insightful, humorous, or just plain fun. They are works of art created by using a variety of materials adhered to a surface. Students will learn about making acrylic gel skins (like decals) which can be incorporated into a piece with decorative papers, paint, gels, and raised stencils. Other instruction will cover techniques to transfer laser prints onto the surface of a prepared canvas and, following step-by-step instructions, to create an image from that starting point. Students will also use a variety of acrylic materials to create surfaces and surface texture and complete sample boards for future reference.

Fused Glass Jewelry Peachie Schmid

July 18 – 19 | 2 days Tuition: $150 | Supply Fee: $70 Using simple fused glass techniques and the beetle bit cutting system, you can easily create beautiful glass jewelry. Students will learn the basics of glass fusing while creating wearable glass art. Topics include using the correct glass, running a kiln, an overview of temperatures, and various types of fusing techniques. Create several pieces of fused jewelry using tested, compatible, stained and dichroic glass, paint, and decals. Pieces will be available to pick up on Monday, July 20, or can be mailed at students’ expense.

Block Printing: Start to Finish Kelly Dupre

July 18 – 19 & 20 (3rd day optional) | 2 or 3 days S Tuition: $150 or $225 | Supply Fee: $38 Whether you are just beginning, or looking to expand your block printing knowledge, this class will get you excited about the world of relief printmaking. Using linoleum blocks, students will walk through the block printing process while working on a variety of mini-lessons that can be applied to any level of experience. Various printing topics and techniques will be covered such as single-color prints, multi-colored blocks, and reduction prints. Students will learn about and have the option to use the Vandercook printing press.

Mentored I Hazel Belvo

July 20 – 24 | 5 days E Tuition: $475 Artists will work in their medium of choice under the close mentorship of Hazel Belvo. This experience is for practicing artists who have produced a body of work in a particular medium. Much like in a “Master Class” setting, students will explore the artist within, elaborating on their own personal imagery. There will be group dialogue with specific topics that are critical to the artistic process, as well as a final critique. Prerequisite: Students must have two years of art training or the equivalent.

Metal Casting with Recyclable Molds Wayne Potratz

July 23 – 26 | 4 days Tuition: $420 | Supply Fee: $70 Students will explore making small cast bronze sculptures using ancient methods. Wayne will teach how to mold small wax patterns with clay and other natural materials following Indian, African, Meso-American, and Japanese techniques. The molds will then be fired with charcoal and cast in bronze. Students can expect to make two to three small works and develop sculptural skills including wax working, clay molding, and melting metals.

Plein Air Painting with Dave Gilsvik

July 24 | 1 day Tuition: $95 Bring your gear and tag along with Dave, Plein Air Grand Marais award winner and former student of Birney Quick, for a day of plein air painting. Students can watch Dave paint or get started on their own. Dave will offer one-to-one feedback throughout the day. Coffee breaks will result in discussions, quick demos, or a contemplative silence. A visit to the Tavern afterward is mandatory.

Artist Talk

Crazy About Collages Bonnie Cutts

Creative Research in Cast Metal Sculpture Wayne Potratz

July 25 | Noon FREE | No pre-registration required Wayne will share about the extensive research he has conducted in historical and cultural methods of casting metals, through his travels to India, Asia, and Europe.

Creative Mapmaking Karina Cutler-Lake

July 25 – 26 | 2 days Tuition: $150 | Supply Fee: $22 Experience the ways creative mapmaking techniques, rooted in studio art and design practice, can help to represent and document our life experiences. Often inherent in this exploration is the idea of place, a way of understanding the unique properties of our surroundings and our location within them. Karina will guide students in examining these topics through art making, reading, and discussion, fortified with local exploration. Students will leave with several new creative techniques, as well as a collection of handmade maps that illustrate how they interact with place and time.

3-D Ideation & Construction Maya Khaira

July 25 – 26 | 2 days Tuition: $170 | Supply Fee: $44 Students will learn about 3D design through a process of ideation and construction of a functional or sculptural object using simple materials like paper and cardboard. Maya will teach techniques including trendboarding, sketching, and modelmaking. Students will participate in mini-critique sessions throughout the class and a final group discussion. No fabrication experience necessary.

Creative Ceramics Dorian Beaulieu

July 27 – August 1 | 6 days Tuition: $570 | Supply Fee: $37 Students will learn foundational wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques using stoneware clay. Dorian will teach marbling techniques, sgraffitto, staining, texture and decorative trailing methods. Technical demonstrations on clay construction and a clay stamp-making exercise will also be included. Introductory information on kiln loading and firing processes will be discussed, and students will go home with several finished pieces. Optional kiln opening on Saturday, August 1, or pieces can be mailed at students’ expense.

Mentored II Hazel Belvo

July 27 – 31 | 5 days E Tuition: $475 Artists will work in their medium of choice under the close mentorship of Hazel Belvo. This experience is for practicing artists who have produced a body of work in a particular medium. Much like in a “Master Class” setting, students will explore the artist within, elaborating on their own personal imagery. There will be group dialogue with specific topics that are critical to the artistic process, as well as a final critique. Prerequisite: Students must have two years of art training or the equivalent.

grandmaraisartcolony.org | (218) 387-2737 | info@grandmaraisartcolony.org

July – August

Talking Lines: Art & Poetry Joyce Sutphen

Artist Talk

July 27 – 31 | 5 days Tuition: $475 | Supply Fee: $6 What happens when visual and verbal meet? How does the visual translate into something more than description? Visual artists and poets have a long history of influencing each other’s work. Joyce will draw from the tradition of ekphrastic poetry (that is, the verbal description of pictorial or sculptural works of art) to consider ways poets and visual artists investigate and interpret the world. Along with readings and facilitated discussions, students will have ample time for writing.

Poetry Reading with Minnesota Poet Laureate Joyce Sutphen July 29 | 7pm | Grand Marais Public Library FREE | No pre-registration required Joyce’s poems have appeared in Poetry, Atlanta Review, Water-Stone, and Minnesota Monthly, as well as in her four published books. Join us for a much anticipated, word-filled evening with the Minnesota Poet Laureate.

Jan Attridge

Faces: The Art of Portraiture Jan Attridge

August 1 – 2 | 2 days E Tuition: $150 Bring in a photo of your favorite subject and practice the art of portraiture. Jan will lead students through the Old Master techniques of gridding and observing proportions. Students will then use this approach with their subject of choice. The final drawing will be transferred to canvas and blocked in with raw sienna which, along with three other colors, allows for a full range of subtle flesh tones. By using this simple but effective method, students will end up with a life-size (12 x 12-inch) portrait and the tools to continue painting portraits. Prerequisite: Foundational drawing and painting experience required.

A week with Kinji Akagawa

Wayne Potratz

Beyond the Object: Art & Community Kinji Akagawa

August 3 – 7 | 5 days Tuition: $575 Students of all disciplines are invited to join Kinji to explore the process of creating community-based art. First, students will be invited to share their own place-based art projects, concepts, or ideas. Second, students will have the opportunity to practice this process of ideation by working in groups to select a location, create drawings and models, and together, conceptualize a project. Kinji will provide mentorship and facilitate discussion for both individual and group projects. On the final day groups will share their projects and everyone will gain a deep understanding of the philosophic and artistic tools needed to apply this process to other artistic endeavors.

Artist Talk

The Place of Public Art Kinji Akagawa

August 5 | 4pm FREE | No pre-registration required Join Kinji for an informal discussion on the philosophical underpinnings of the significance of public art in our society. Bring your own questions about public art or simply come to listen to an artist who has made his life’s work seeking to reconcile the public nature of art within a certain community.

Redefining Public Art Kinji Akagawa

August 8 | 10:30am | Ticketed Brunch Event Details to be announced Does public art always mean a sculpture or 3-D piece? Is it only a thing? Who should be involved in creating public art? How does a community work together to create successful place-based art? These are the kinds of questions that Kinji Akagawa has explored and addressed throughout his career. During this special brunch event, Kinji will redefine public art, explore its philosophical underpinnings, and shift its focus from object-making to relationship-making. Whether you are an artist, involved in an arts organization, a local politician or community member, we invite you to participate in this important conversation.

All classes are open to all levels except where noted:

B Basic Introductory E Experience Level

Required

S Studio Access Qualifier

Gyotaku: The Dao of Fishy-ness Cameron Norman

August 8 – 9 | 1.5 days | Day 1: 1 – 4pm | Day 2: 9am – 4pm Tuition: $115 | Supply Fee: $28 Who says you can’t make art and eat it too? Students will learn the traditional Japanese art form of Gyotaku, or “fish rubbing.” Each participant will create fine, detailed mono prints using local fish, rice paper, inks, and acrylics. The finished work will be applied to stretched canvas using rice glue. On the second day the class will share a North Shore fish cake lunch. Students will go home with one finished print and a full belly!

Encaustic Collagraph Jeff Hirst

August 8 – 9 | 2 days Tuition: $230 | Supply Fee: $75 Encaustic collagraph is a printmaking technique where the printing plate is made by painting beeswax medium (also known as encaustic medium) onto an acrylic panel. The waxed-based plate is then inked and printed onto paper. The encaustic collagraph process is very immediate and produces wonderful tonal details. Multiplate prints will be covered in Jeff’s instruction. All printing is done using waterbased inks, making the total process non-toxic.

Silkscreen onto Encaustic Jeff Hirst

August 10 – 12 |3 days Tuition: $345 | Supply Fee: $75 Silkscreen onto encaustic is a process whereby images are screenprinted onto a wax-based surface producing prints that have the luminosity of encaustic paintings while maintaining the graphic nature of screenprinting. Students will be introduced to and explore various approaches for combining screenprinting and encaustic, utilizing line and halftone photo-based imagery. The technical information will be presented through a hands-on approach with emphasis on achieving each individual artist’s aesthetic goals.

Nurturing creativity on the North Shore of Lake Superior since 1947

Sumi-e: Painting from the Heart Susan Frame

August

Mary Bruno

The Habit of Painting: Advanced Acrylic Kat Corrigan

Artist Talk

August 10 – 14 | 5 days E Tuition: $475 | Supply Fee: $35 (optional) Kat will provide demos, tips, and structured painting time for students. Instruction will include how to set up a still life with objects at hand as well as how to use photos as reference, including photos on digital media. Students will study composition, using a viewfinder, preparatory sketching, mixing color, and basic color theory, as well as discuss techniques and habits for painting with acrylic. Prerequisite: Foundational acrylic knowledge and experience required.

Jeff Hirst & Kat Corrigan

August 11 | 4pm FREE | No pre-registration required Join us for a rich discussion with acrylic artist, Kat Corrigan, and printmaker and encaustic artist, Jeff Hirst, to learn more about their artwork and creative process.

The Aesthetics of Perception & Light Charles Matson Lume

August 14 | 7pm $10 | Pre-registration requested Are you an art appreciator looking to learn more about how to view art and understand some of its foundational concepts? Join us for this evening lecture with Charles Matson Lume, Professor of Art at the University of Wisconsin-Stout and, in 2013, recipient of the University’s Outstanding Senior Researcher award.

Driftwood Sculpture Tom Christiansen

August 15 – 16 | 2 days Tuition: $150 | Supply Fee: $9 Students will create a driftwood sculpture or functional object while learning about sculptural form, mass, and line. Tom will teach methods of attachment including deck screws, nails, pins, and binding with wire. Students will work from concept to design, focusing mostly on the process. Tom will have an assortment of driftwood on hand and students are also invited to bring their own materials.

One at a Time: Monoprint Methods Dean Trisko

August 15 – 16 | 2 days Tuition: $170 | Supply Fee: $28 The monoprint technique stands at an intriguing place between printmaking and painting as it allows for adjustments to an image. Dean will focus on simple methods that can expand students’ artistic skills through print processes and will cover the basics of the printmaking equipment and tools. Along with monoprint, there will be options for students to try simple methods of collagraph and relief printing.

The Art of Personal Writing Peter Blau

August 15 – 16 | 2 days Tuition: $150 | Supply Fee: $6 Writing is an often overlooked art form that is easily accessible but can be intimidating. Join Peter for this opportunity to spark your creative juices and awaken the writer within. Through prompts and exercises, students will explore a variety of genres: journaling, memoir, poetry, fiction, and the truly lost art of letter writing. Students will use personal writing as the springboard to discover distinct style and purpose.

August 17 – 21 | 5 days Tuition: $525 | Supply Fee: Varies Have fun with ink, watercolor, and absorbent Chinese xuan paper while studying with one of America’s leading Sumi-e painters. In this class we will cover contemporary American Sumi-e (ink brush painting) techniques and composition, while interpreting the spirit and essence of Lake Superior and its surrounding woods, rocks, and waters. Using traditional materials, Susan will guide students to draw from their personal experience as they learn brushwork techniques, experiment with monoprint and “poured ink” techniques, and learn to “paint from the heart.” The format will include morning demonstrations, individual painting time, and lots of encouragement. A day of location sketching/painting is planned (weather permitting).

Letterpress Printing: Posters Mary Bruno

August 21 – 23 | 3 days Tuition: $285 | Supply Fee: $28 Letterpress printing was the normal form of printing text from its invention by Johannes Gutenberg in the mid-15th century to the second half of the 20th century. Join Mary to learn about this re-emerging printmaking technique and create your own, unique poster. Students will learn how to set type, lay out a poster, carve and transfer a linoleum block image, and, along the way, gain a deeper understanding of printmaking design elements.

Oil Painting Plein Air Neil Sherman

August 21 – 23 | 2.5 days | Day 1: 6 – 9pm | Days 2 – 3: 8:30am – 4pm Tuition: $190 Neil will discuss the basic elements of plein air painting, such as looking past the leaves, twigs, and branches to paint a convincing forest; tips on mixing colors; and materials and gear. Instruction will also cover artistic techniques such as perspective, form, and value. Scenic Grand Marais will be the outdoor subject, and the format will include short demonstrations, painting time, and constructive critique.

Cracking the Kiln Code Malcolm Potek

August 22 – 23 | 2 days Tuition: $190 | Supply Fee: $42 Students will explore the dynamic range of glass kiln work as they create a variety of glass projects including bowls, tiles, and small sculptures. Malcolm will teach various techniques for creating fused glass pieces, incorporating pattern and bead bars, and fiber molds. Students will gain a foundational knowledge of warm glass and how to use various heating schedules to achieve a successful end result.

The Artist’s Nature Sketchbook Pamela Luer

August 22 – 23 | 2 days Tuition: $150 | Supply Fee: $13 Inspired by the book, The Anthropology of Turquoise, Pam will help students to see and capture the beauty of the North Shore in new and active ways. Without the pressure to create a finished work of art, students will venture from the studio to collect inspirational images, objects, and ideas. Pam will guide students to work in the field with minimal materials and an expansive eye, as they learn a variety of drawing and sketching techniques. Students will go away with an in-process sketchbook and a growing habit of conducting creative research on a daily basis.

Finding Your Visual Voice Mary Jo Van Dell

August 24 – 28 | 5 days E Tuition: $475 Join Mary Jo and enhance your skills and knowledge of how to make a successful painting. Mary Jo will guide students through a broader understanding of the skills needed to create strong paintings regardless of subject matter. Students will receive one-to-one instruction and be encouraged in their individual development of design, painting skills, and personal style. Prerequisite: Foundational knowledge of and experience with oil and/or acrylic painting.

All classes are open to all levels except where noted:

B Basic Introductory E Experience Level

grandmaraisartcolony.org | (218) 387-2737 | info@grandmaraisartcolony.org

Required

S Studio Access Qualifier

Mentorship in Printmaking James Burke

Artist Talk

August 24 – 28 | 5 days E Tuition: $475 | Supply Fee: $23 Guillermo will demonstrate a variety of wheel thrown, utilitarian forms, forming techniques, and his use of simple tools to encourage a conversation about the place of pots in our time. He will trace his personal history and discuss his inspiration that comes from the indigenous people of Venezuela and the connections between his native country and his present home in Minnesota, as well as how the relationship between the two has helped him to develop his personal aesthetic. This class will include one bisque fire and is focused on play, practice, and experiment. Prerequisite: Foundational clay and wheel-throwing knowledge. Pieces will be available to pick up on Saturday, August 29, or can be mailed at students’ expense.

Mary Jo Van Dell & Guillermo Cuellar

August 26 | 4pm FREE | No pre-registration required Oil painter, Mary Jo Van Dell, and potter, Guillermo Cuellar, will share about their individual work as well as their joint exhibitions.

Creative Genius: Mixed Watermedia & Collage Jeanne Larson

August 29 – 30 | 2 days Tuition: $190 | Supply Fee: Varies Experience a fun and experimental way of painting that will strengthen your understanding of working on a multi-layered surface. Students will learn techniques for creating texture as well as how to combine unique color mixtures using the color wheel as a guide. Jeanne will instruct on how to create flow using color, value, and layering, and give step-by-step instruction on technique and design. Students will go away with an expansive knowledge of the various adhesives, mediums, and surfaces available for watermedia painting and collage.

Prints from Drawings Matt Kania

August 29 – 30 | 2 days S Tuition: $150 | Supply Fee: $33 Make original hand-inked fine art prints of your own drawings or embellished photographs. Each print is truly an original with multiple impressions. Matt will guide students to create an etching of their image on a photopolymer plate (solar plate), ink a plate, and use a professional etching press.

Botanical Watercolor Denise Walser-Kolar

August 31 – September 4 | 5 days Tuition: $425 | Supply $13 Students will learn basic techniques of botanical painting through a series of exercises, and create a painting of subjects they find along the North Shore. Denise will provide demonstrations, one-to-one instruction, and facilitate discussions of materials and techniques. Handouts with step-by-step instructions will be provided.

Kiln Cast Sculpture & Pate de Verre Donna Rice

August 31 – September 4 | 5 days Tuition: $425 | Supply Fee: $96 Inspired by the natural North Shore beauty, students will create 4 x4-inch botanical relief tiles using pate de verre methods (a process of mixing crushed colored glass with a liquid binder and then fusing) and a small, lost wax sculpture in crystal. Donna will teach simple techniques for modeling, molding, firing, and finishing glass sculptures that require very little space or equipment.

Artist Talk

The Place of Pots Guillermo Cuellar

August - September

A History & Overview of Botanical Art Denise Walser-Kolar

September 2 | 4pm FREE | No pre-registration Required Join Denise Walser-Kolar, internationally recognized botanical artist, for an enlightening walk through the history of botanical art.

Once-Fired Paul Zoldahn

September 5 – 7 | 3 days Tuition: $255 | Supply Fee: $37 Paul will lead students through once-fired glazing techniques and teach how to use thick porcelain slips for decoration and surface design. Paul will also demonstrate basic clay preparation techniques for throwing two-piece large vessels using a torch. Students will gain hands-on experience learning to load and program an electric kiln. The third day will be dedicated to the practice of wheel-throwing (nothing fired) and a kiln opening and discussion of results.

Writing Nature: Poetry & Prose Kathryn Savage

September 5 – 7 | 3 days Tuition: $255 | Supply Fee: $11 Explore how environment shapes narrative and becomes the place of story. Through a variety of writing techniques and employing the outdoor classroom through hikes and walks, poets and prose writers alike will learn to transform observations into richly evocative writing. Students will mature in their own creative writing process as Kathryn guides them through writing prompts and varied craft techniques, including writing the senses, location, history, and scale. This class is open to all types of creative writers.

Art of the Nocturne Neil Sherman

September 14 | 8 – 11pm Tuition: $40 Are you in the dark about doing a nocturne painting? Join Neil Sherman, past winner of the Night Paint category in Plein Air Grand Marais, as he helps to shed light on the subtleties of painting after dark. Neil will share his expertise on the use of color at night, how to work with a limited value range, and how best to light a canvas and palette, along with other useful tips and tricks.

Artist Talk

August 24 – 28 | 5 days E Tuition: $375 | Supply Fee: $10 Join Louisiana State University Professor Emeritus James Burke for this mentorship-style opportunity in the print studio. Students can work in their printing technique of choice, and James will provide daily, individual input along with facilitated group discussion. View the week as an opportunity to incorporate new ideas, find renewed energy for the creative process, and reinvigorate your artistic direction.

How to Improve as an Artist Tom Nachreiner

September 18 | 11am Tom will speak about his jurying and teaching philosophy as well as his journey as an artist.

Take home

a distinct

Plein Air Grand Marais

North Shore September 11 – October 4 moment

Competition | Sept. 11–17 Opening Reception | Sept. 18 | 5 – 7pm Exhibit | Sept. 18 – Oct. 4

2015 Juror | Tom Nachreiner Nurturing creativity on the North Shore of Lake Superior since 1947

September – October

Harvest Bounty in Pastel Lisa Stauffer

October 10 – 11 & 12 (3rd day optional) | 2 or 3 days Tuition: $150 or $225 | Supply Fee: Varies The harvest bounty of autumn is magical to capture in pastel. Students will use this theme to set up still life items and experience how these studies apply to painting all subject matter. Bring photos of fall landscapes or seasonal harvest with high contrast to use for composing a painting. Class time will include painting basics, demonstrations, personal assistance, group critiques, and fun.

Richard James Nelson

Your Authentic Plein Air Voice Tom Nachreiner

September 19 – 21 | 3 days Tuition: $285 Tom will share his vast knowledge and experience as an award-winning painter by providing one-to-one instruction and guidance, teaching to students’ specific areas of need, and offering daily group demonstrations. Mornings will be demo-based, while afternoons will be structured so that students can apply techniques they learn to their own work. Artists working in oil, pastel, acrylic, or pencil, are invited to join Tom and gain valuable insight into how to develop an authentic plein air voice and gain a deeper appreciation for the beauty of nature.

Artist Talk

The Art of Seeing: Developing a Visual Literacy Hazel Belvo

September 19 | 10am | Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery Tuition: $5 suggested donation | Pre-registration requested Develop your art appreciation skills and come out to view the Plein Air Grand Marais Exhibit at the Johnson Heritage Post with Hazel Belvo. Hazel will facilitate a group conversation and reflection on the exhibit while guiding participants in ways to interact with and respond to the artwork.

Studio Immersion Hazel Belvo

September 21 – 30 | 10 days Tuition: $700 Artists will receive special attention from Hazel Belvo for an intense 10 days of independent studio time in a Master Class setting. This is an advanced class for artists who are practiced and skilled in the formal language of art. Prerequisite: Interested artists should submit a portfolio for review to the Art Colony.

Woodblock Printmaking Richard James Nelson

September 25 – 27 | Day 1: 4 – 6pm | Days 2 & 3: 9am – 4pm Tuition: $220 | Supply Fee: $66 Learn the ancient technique of creating a multi-colored print from multiple woodblocks or through the reduction method. Students will learn about reverse imagery, transferring methods, print registration, hand-printing and use of the press. Richard will teach how to prepare and ink a block for printing, and students will create a mini-edition of their image.

Fall Colors in Oil Neil Sherman

September 26 – 27 | 2 days Tuition: $150 Fall on the North Shore is arguably the most spectacular season of the year, especially for outdoor painters. Autumn colors extend for miles and they can be overwhelming for the artist attempting to capture the fleeting scene. Neil will guide students to focus on simplifying the landscape to its basic elements: atmospheric progression of sunlight and shadow. Students will learn how to organize the reds, yellows, and oranges of fall into an arrangement that has depth and impact. Class will start at 8:30am.

Life Drawing: Making a Mark

October 19 – 23 | 5 days E Tuition: $475 Artists will work in their medium of choice under the close mentorship of Hazel Belvo. This experience is for practicing artists who have produced a body of work in a particular medium. Much like in a “Master Class” setting, students will explore the artist within, elaborating on their own personal imagery. There will be group dialogue with specific topics that are critical to the artistic process, as well as a final critique. Prerequisite: Students must have two years of art training or the equivalent.

Print & Stitch Julie Crabtree

October 24 – 25 | 2 days Tuition: $190 | Supply Fee: $28 Learn a variety of printing methods on fabric to use as a base design ready to embellish with stitching (free-motion machine embroidery and hand). Julie will teach techniques, including using textured surfaces for printing, incorporating found objects, and integrating stamps and monoprinting using various paints and embossing agents. Layers of sheers and nets can be included to create a unique textural surface. The finished samples can be made into a small wall hanging, a pincushion, or a book mark.

EMPTY BOWLS Dinner and Silent Auction Thursday, November 12

Twelve percent of Cook County residents go hungry every month. To address this need, each year the Art Colony co-organizes the Empty Bowls Dinner & Silent Auction: a community art fund-raiser to alleviate local hunger needs.

Make-a-Bowl: Clay

September 20 – October 19 | Every Sunday: 2pm | Every Monday: 7pm Tuition: $5 Participants will learn the basics of pottery and create two kinds of bowls: a handbuilt and a wheel-thrown bowl to donate to Empty Bowls. Early registration required.

Make-a-Bowl: GLASS

October 7 – December 16 | 10 Wednesdays | 6:30 – 9pm Tuition: $12 per session (drop-in) | $100 for full series Life drawing is for artists what jogging is for athletes – essential practice. It trains eye and hand to render a likeness to human form. Artists can choose to draw in a highly detailed representational manner, or to create loose and expressive sketches. As models work through a variety of postures, artists have the opportunity to study muscle detail, facial expressions, and overall form in a way that is not possible with a two-dimensional image. The first part is suited to quick gesture drawings and the second is focused on longer, extended poses. This session is open to artists of all media and skill level. Artists younger than 18 must be accompanied by or have the permission of a parent or guardian. No instruction included.

Mentored III Hazel Belvo

October 27 or 28 | 6:30 – 8pm Tuition: $5 Enjoy a fall evening in the glass studio to support a good cause! Participants will learn the basics of fused glass and then create and decorate a 5 x 5-inch dish to donate to Empty Bowls. Early registration required.

Paint-a-Bowl for Empty Bowls

Nov 1 | 10am – 12pm Tuition: $5 Paint colorful glazes onto pre-made bowls to donate to the Empty Bowls event. No registration required. Open to all levels and ages.

grandmaraisartcolony.org | (218) 387-2737 | info@grandmaraisartcolony.org

October – November | Youth North Shore Readers & Writers Festival: A Minnesota Voice

Tour d’Art: Artful Abodes

November 5 – 8 | Keynote Author: Lorna Landvik

An Art Colony Fundraiser

Exclusive home tour, reception, and exhibit highlighting the art of architecture, home design, and functional art. October 3 | Noon | $125 | Exhibit: October 4 – 15

The Art Colony, along with the Grand Marais Public Library and Drury Lane Books, is pleased to host readers and writers for four days of classes, panel discussions, readings, and more. We are now accepting session proposals until April 14 and full registration details will be made available later this spring.

inner landscapes: cultivatinG creative resilience Kelly O. Finnerty October 24 – 25 | 2 days Tuition: $190 | Supply Fee: $13 Dealing with stress, trauma, and loss can deplete our emotional resilience. Practicing the skills of creative expression can help us regain it. Join Kelly for a weekend of creative play and find new directions through guided visualization, observational drawing, and reflective writing, practices that will focus attention and help students access their intuition. Participants will experiment with a variety of basic art media to renew their creative spirit.

pots For presents Joan Farnam

October 27 – December 15 | 8 Tuesdays | 6 – 8pm S Tuition: $150 | Supply Fee: $30 Join us to make a series of stoneware pots for gifts and/or your own shelves! Students will learn wheel-throwing and glazing techniques while getting into the holiday spirit. Kiln loading and firing will also be covered. Join us for bundles of fun as we prepare for the holidays. This class includes 24-hour access to the clay studio during the session.

achieve your vision: processinG in the diGital darkroom – advancinG Bryan Hansel

November 14 – 15 | 2 days E Tuition: $190 The process of making a digital photograph starts at visualization, continues through the craft of taking the picture, and then journeys into the digital darkroom. In the digital darkroom, just like the chemical darkroom, photographers will fine tune their image, recognize the image’s flow, and work to emphasize that flow using Adobe Lightroom. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Adobe Lightroom.

holiday cards Kelly Dupre

November 14 – 15 | 2 days Tuition: $150 | Supply Fee: $38 Give your very own handmade greeting cards this holiday season. Students will learn how to make single and/or multi-colored prints in the form of a card. All levels of skill are welcome to join the fun of hand printing and using the Vandercook printing press. A variety of relief printing processes will be explored in honor of the holiday season.

All classes are open to all levels except where noted:

B Basic Introductory E Experience Level

Required

Annual Member Show & Sale 2015 theme: Wabi-Sabi October 30 – November 22 Friday, October 30 Member Meeting | 4pm Opening Reception | 5 – 7pm

S Studio Access Qualifier

Youth Classes Watercolor David Hahn & John Franz

February 23 – March 9 | 3 Mondays | 4 – 5:30pm Tuition: $25 Paint the beauty of the North Shore and learn to make watercolors come alive on paper. John and David will cover the basics of watercolor technique, including preparing the paper, various brushstrokes, and color theory. For ages 6 to 9.

Felted Wool puppets & color theory Elise Kyllo

February 28 | 9am – Noon Tuition: $35 Join Elise to create felted puppets and, along the way, learn about color theory. Using wool roving and batting, and adding water, soap, and agitation, students will learn how easy it is to sculpt wool into vibrant, imaginative characters. Everyone will go home with a new skill and a finished felted creature. For ages 10 to 16.

peWter cast JeWelry John Franz

April 9 – 23 | 3 Thursdays | 4 – 6pm Tuition: $45 John will teach students on how to use plastiline clay and molding plaster to cast their own pewter jewelry. Students will learn about 3-D design elements and will have the option of making a necklace, keychain, or bracelet. For ages 12 to 16.

2-d to 3-d David Hahn & John Franz

April 13 – May 4 | 4 Mondays | 4 – 5:30pm Tuition: $40 John and David will take the first two sessions to provide an overview of drawing techniques including perspective, realism, and shading. Students will then work toward creating a 2-D design that will be translated into a 3-D piece using boneware clay. For ages 10 to 14.

printinG on Functional Fabric Jill Levene

April 30 & May 7 | 2 Thursdays | 4 – 7pm Tuition: $40 Art can be beautiful and functional; fabrics such as pillowcases and t-shirts are excellent examples. Jill will guide students in an exploration of design choices in relation to fabric use. Students will then go on to create their own designs, carve them on linoleum blocks, and start printing! For ages 10 to 16.

For more youth classes please look at Mother’s Day classes on Page 7 & Memorial Day weekend classes on Page 8. More youth classes will be added regularly to our website.

Nurturing creativity on the North Shore of Lake Superior since 1947

Instructors

Kinji Akagawa

Hazel Belvo

Mary Ellen Ashcroft

Peter Blau

Kinji Akagawa is an American sculptor and a forerunner in the public art movement. Throughout his career Kinji has examined the relationship between art and community and the philosophical roots of art as a process of inquiry. His sculptures incorporate natural materials including granite, basalt, fieldstone, cedar, and ipe wood. Akagawa was trained at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan, Tamarind Lithography Workshop in Los Angeles, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and the University of Minnesota. He is currently Professor Emeritus of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

Mary Ellen Ashcroft is an English professor, Episcopal priest, retreat leader, and writer. She has taught many writing classes, including creative nonfiction, fiction, environmental writing, as well as many literature courses. She is the author of a number of books including Dogspell: The Gospel According to Dog. Her passion is helping people look deeply into themselves to find meaning and authenticity. Hazel Belvo

Jason Trebs

Jan Attridge

Jan Attridge is a Grand Marais figurative painter whose artistic roots date back to the early days of the Art Colony. Jan received a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. After finishing a second degree at Stephen’s College in Columbia, Missouri, Attridge completed her studies at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and at the Boston Museum School. She has worked as a graphic designer, astrologer, master teacher, and as Guthrie Theater’s original dyer-painter. Her works are found in several prestigious collections including that of Chief Justice Rosenbaum, Happy Rockefeller, Thomas and Georgia Bach, and Dolly Fiterman. janattridge.com

Dorian Beaulieu is the ceramics instructor at Lake Superior College in Duluth, Minnesota. He received his BFA from the University of Minnesota–Duluth and his MA in Ceramics from University of Wisconsin– Superior. He has been an arts educator for over 30 years and has received multiple teaching awards including the prestigious Maddie Simons Advocate Award for Excellence in Teaching (in 2001), and the MnSCU Board of Trustees Outstanding Educator of the Year award (in 2009). Dorian’s recent works have been inspired by the work of Joan Miro and his trips to China. artofthepotter.com Kat Corrigan

Peter Blau teaches adults and children in a variety of venues in the Twin Cities, including the Loft Literary Center. He is a recipient of Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine’s volunteer award for his writing classes in a women’s correctional facility. In his classes, Peter focuses on using writing as a pathway to creativity, self-discovery, and imagination. His goal is to provide a safe, confidential environment for students as they move through their own personal writing journey. writecreatecommunicate.com

Robert Briscoe

Robert Briscoe lives in rural central Minnesota and has been a professional potter for over 40 years making functional stoneware. His work is avidly collected throughout North America as well as in Japan. His work is in the collections of the Renwick Gallery, the Weisman Museum of Art, the Wustum Museum of Art, the Margaret Harlow Collection, the Minnesota State Historical Society Museum, the Bindley Collection, the Tweed Museum, and the Minneapolis Institute of Art. robertbriscoe.com

Mary Bruno

Dorian Beaulieu

Joan Farnam

Hazel Belvo is an artist, master teacher, and mentor. She has exhibited nationally and internationally for 50 years and her work is in many public collections, including the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the Bezalel Museum, the Dewitt Wallace Collection, and General Mills. Hazel was a Radcliffe Institute Scholar and WARM Gallery member. She is a Professor Emeritus of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, where she taught for 34 years. She has taught at the Art Colony for 32 years and her name was added to the Founders Hall plaque in appreciation of her long time commitment. hazelbelvo.net

Mary Bruno received her BFA in printmaking from St. Cloud State University. Since then, she has taken over her father’s letterpress print shop in St. Joseph, Minnesota. She works with interns and has developed a line of greeting cards that she takes to tradeshows. She also specializes in making posters and business cards. mcbrunopress.com

James Burke

James Burke taught intaglio printmaking for 31 years at Louisiana State University (LSU), where he is currently Professor Emeritus. Burke has exhibited his prints extensively in local and national exhibitions. His work is in many private collections and museums, including the New Orleans Museum of Art, the LSU Museum of Art at the Shaw Center, and the Mint Museum of Art.

Andy Evansen

grandmaraisartcolony.org | (218) 387-2737 | info@grandmaraisartcolony.org

Bob Briscoe

Tom Christiansen

Tom Christiansen attended the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and graduated with a BFA in sculpture from the University of Minnesota. He creates abstract, kinetic, figurative, and functional pieces in his studio, Last Chance Fabricating, located in Lutsen, Minnesota. Tom has crafted everything from cast bronze sculptures to his more whimsical “lost cardboard” series of figures cast from corrugated forms. He has completed commissions for garden installations, architectural elements, fountains, light fixtures, furniture, and public sculpture. lastchancefab.com

Pam Collins

Guillermo Cuellar

Kelly Dupre, primarily a printmaker, is a North Shore artist and author. Her art can be seen at Sivertson Gallery and throughout the North Shore. Kelly has written and/or illustrated several children’s books, including The Raven’s Gift, The Lion’s Share, and Becoming a Boundary Waters Family. The natural environment and the art of indigenous cultures are her greatest influences. Kelly loves teaching a variety of mediums and age levels and strives for joy, symbolism, and a dash of humor in her art. kellydupre.com

Karina Cutler-Lake

Andy Evansen

Pam Collins works in watercolors, mosaics, and fabric. She has studied under nationally known artists and has led numerous watercolor and mosaic workshops in her studio, at area art centers, and in conjunction with school districts. Her passion is contagious and inspirational. She has received grants from Five Wings Arts Council funded by the McKnight Foundation. In 2014 Pam won a Community Arts Leadership award.

Karina Cutler-Lake is an Associate Professor of Art at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, where she has taught graphic design since 2004. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities (BA 1996) and the University of Iowa (MA Library Science 1998, MFA 2004). Her research and creative interests include mapping, typography, visual record-keeping, interpreting sense of place, and relentlessly looking things up. karinacutlerlake.com

Kat Corrigan

Bonnie Cutts

Kat Corrigan is an award-winning Minneapolis-based artist whose work is widely collected around the world. Kat is committed to the concept of “A Painting A Day” and posts a daily blog of her work. She shows in area galleries and art fairs and actively seeks commissions, as they provide the exterior enforcement of deadlines and working relationships with a client that stimulate her latent control freak. katcorrigan.com

Kelly Dupre

Guillermo Cuellar has been making wheel-thrown stoneware pots since 1980. Originally from Venezuela, early on he was inspired by the beautiful handwork of the native Venezuelan Indians and the way their pieces brought people together, integrating art within daily life. He moved to Shafer, Minnesota, in 2005, and is now part of the St. Croix River Valley community of potters. He finds exquisite beauty in pots made for daily use in the home, especially those used for preparing and sharing food. guillermopottery.com

Bonnie Cutts was trained by Golden Artist Colors in 1998 through their Working Artist Program. She has offered lectures and hands-on workshops throughout the Midwest since that time, sharing with her students a wealth of information about acrylic materials and techniques. Bonnie’s artwork has been exhibited and collected nationally. She received a BFA from the University of Minnesota with a concentration in drawing and painting. bonniecutts.com

Amanda Degener

Amanda Degener has made distinctive handmade paper under the name of Cave Paper since 1994. She received an MFA in sculpture at Yale School of Art and a BA at Bennington College. At Minnesota Center for Book Arts, she has been an educator, founder, the first Artist-in-Residence, and first Artistic Director. Degener has lectured and taught in several countries including Sweden, Italy, China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and Australia. She co-founded Hand Papermaking magazine, and in 2012 Cave Paper was named Minnesota Book Artist of the Year. cavepaper.com

Andy Evansen has painted watercolors since the mid-1990s. His work gained recognition after winning an international watercolor competition through American Artist magazine, and his work has since appeared in Watercolor Artist, International Artist, and Plein Air magazine. He served as President of the Minnesota Watercolor Society and is a signature member of Plein Air Painters of America (PAPA). He paints and teaches internationally, and his paintings have won numerous awards, including the Bronze Medal of Honor at the 2012 American Watercolor Society exhibition. andyevansen.com

Elizabeth Erickson

Elizabeth Erickson is a founding member of the Women’s Art Resources of Minnesota (WARM). She has worked as a painter, poet, and educator since 1970 and has received grants from the Bush, Ragdale, and Mellon foundations, as well as from the Minnesota State Arts Board. Erickson began teaching in the fine arts department at Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 1983 and continues to co-direct the Women’s Art Institute, which she founded in 1999. In 2014, Elizabeth’s work was displayed at Form & Content Gallery in Minneapolis.

Joan Farnam

Joan Farnam was born in Duluth and spent part of her childhood living in Canada. She has an MA in anthropology from California State University– East Bay. She began taking ceramic classes at the Duluth Art Institute in 1999 and has experience in wheel-throwing, primitive firing, raku, and majolica painting. Joan is the Art Colony’s clay studio facilitator, and she writes a weekly arts blog. northshoreartscene.com

Kelly O. Finnerty

Kelly O. Finnerty, LAMFT, is an artist and psychotherapist dedicated to the healing power of creative expression. She guides therapeutic artmaking for individuals and groups. Her innovative community art projects and museum art exhibits have received support from the California Arts Council, the Minnesota State Arts Board, and the National Endowment for the Arts. She currently leads Healing Motion, a therapeutic group for girls using yoga and art at the Family Enhancement Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Tom Christiansen

Karina Cutler-Lake

Nurturing creativity on the North Shore of Lake Superior since 1947

Susan Frame

Susan Frame, an American Sumi-e master, has been playing with ink for many years, specializing in contemporary and experimental techniques of painting and calligraphy. Her teachers include worldrenowned artists from the U.S., Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China. Susan has received many awards for her work, which is included in museums, and in corporate and private collections. She exhibits nationally and internationally including in New York, Paris, Japan, China, and Korea; teaches workshops in locations from Alaska to Guatemala; and writes books about sumi-e. susanframe.com

John Franz

John Franz graduated from St. John’s University with a degree in art education, has an equivalent MA in art education, and holds a lifetime teaching certificate. John spent the majority of his teaching career in the Stillwater School District and currently teaches classes in painting, pottery, and jewelry at the Grand Marais Art Colony and within the Grand Marais schools. John’s artwork is in private collections throughout the country.

Dave Gilsvik

Dave Gilsvik is an oil landscape painter from Two Harbors. As a young artist in the 1970s he made his home at the Art Colony and also studied at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and the University of New Mexico. After many years of painting billboards, signs, and wall murals, one morning Dave woke up and began oil painting again and has never looked back. Dave’s paintings can be seen at Sivertsons Gallery in Grand Marais and Siiviis in Duluth.

David Hahn

David Hahn has always loved to draw. After two years at the Washington University School of Fine Arts, he worked at McDonnell Aircraft Corporation as a technical illustrator (the first of six companies). Since David and his wife, Virginia, retired to Hovland, Minnesota, he has focused on painting watercolor landscapes. His work has been exhibited throughout the North Shore, at the Co-Ho Cafe, Johnson Heritage Post, Hovland Art Fair, and the Grand Marais Art Colony.

Matt Kania

Jeff Hirst

Jeff Hirst is a San Francisco Bay Area-based artist who has exhibited his work across the United States and Europe since 1987. His work has been shown at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the McKinney Contemporary in Dallas, Butters Gallery in Portland, and Arte Internazionale in Matera, Italy. He owns Hirst Printmaking, a printshop and teaching facility in Oakland, California, where research and exploration in experimental print ideas meld encaustic and printmaking. Hirst teaches encaustic and printmaking workshops at his studio and at various national venues. jeffreyhirst.com

Marcia Hyatt

Marcia Hyatt is a leadership and life coach with over 30 years of experience. She was voted “Favorite Life Coach” in the 2014 Minnesota Women’s Press survey. In 2011, she published What Have I Mythed?: Stories for Reflection. Marcia is the creator and host of the weekly WTIP radio feature The Best of Ourselves and periodic columnist for the Minnesota Women’s Press. Marcia also co-owns and manages the Last Chance Sculpture Studio and Gallery and A Room of One’s Own: A Personal Retreat Center in Lutsen, Minnesota. marciahyatt.com

Emily Johnson

Emily Johnson is a Minneapolis-based artist and writer who makes body-based work. Since 1998 she has created work that considers the experience of sensing and seeing performances. Her dances function as sensorial installations, engaging audiences within and through a space and environment, and interacting with a place’s architecture, history, and role in community. She works to blur distinctions between performance and daily life and to create work that reveals and respects multiple perspectives. Emily has led fish-skin sewing workshops across the country, from Vermont to Alaska. catalystdance.com

Matt Kania is a member of the Art Colony, the Northern Printmakers Alliance, and Highpoint Center for Printmaking. Matt has exhibited his work at the Northern Prints Gallery, the Highpoint Center Gallery, Duluth Art Institute, Grand Marais Art Colony, and Bloomington Art Center. In recent years, he has focused on creating imagery using less toxic, more portable printmaking techniques, such as polyester plate lithography and solar plate prints. mattkania.com

Maya Khaira

Maya Khaira has a BFA in furniture design from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and she also studied at Denmark’s Design School in Copenhagen. She specializes in product design, development, and illustration. Her work focuses on creating furniture, products, and textiles that reflect the urban conscience through material choice, form, and historical reference. mayakhaira.com

Kristy Kutch

Kristy Kutch, a graduate of Purdue University where she received a BA and an MA in Education, holds a life license in teaching. She has taught over 200 colored-pencil/watercolor pencil workshops nationwide for students of all ages. She is the author of Drawing and Painting with Colored Pencil and The New Colored Pencil and is also a contributor to numerous books on colored pencil techniques. Kristy filmed an instructional DVD through Artist Palette Productions Colored Pencil Landscapes: Beyond the Basics, and has three new instructional DVDs from F. & W. Media. artshow.com/kutch

Elise Kyllo

Elise Kyllo is a visual artist who follows the seasons. She creatively responds to her environment by transforming weedy yards into beauty and replacing urban graffiti with community-created murals. She stays warm and entertained throughout the long winter by working with wool, which she finds to be an amazingly flexible, adaptable, and magical medium. Influenced by her history of cartooning, printmaking, and painting murals, her wool projects are often sculptural and whimsical, taking the form of characters, puppets, and paintings.

Bryan Hansel

Bryan Hansel is an award-winning professional landscape photographer who was named as one of the top 100 landscape photographers to follow. He has over 25 years of photography experience with publication credits ranging from National Geographic to Lake Superior magazine. He has been teaching workshops since 2006. bryanhansel.com

Maya Khaira

Emily Johnson

grandmaraisartcolony.org | (218) 387-2737 | info@grandmaraisartcolony.org

Kristy Kutch

Jeanne Larson

Jeanne Larson has taught classes in both traditional watercolor and mixed watermedia collage for many years in the Twin Cities and at regional art centers. She’s been represented by several of the finest galleries in the region for over 20 years, has won awards, and been a featured speaker for many arts organizations and societies. Her original paintings are included in corporate and private collections in homes and businesses in the U.S. and abroad. jeannelarson.com

Jill Levene

Jill Levene grew up always knowing that she would be an artist. It was that conviction that guided her through school where she majored in graphic design; all the while investing every spare moment in art camps, and visiting exhibits, shows, and museums. She has had professional success working as a free-lance illustrator, senior graphic designer, and marketing coordinator; creative pursuits which allowed her to also raise and support a family. Jill has recently discovered block printing on fabric and is working on creating art that is functional and practical, as well as beautiful.

Gretchen Lisdahl

Gretchen Lisdahl started working with glass in 2002. Her first love was lamp-working, and she has expanded her glass skills to include stained and fused glass, mosaic, and more. Glass bead-making is currently her favorite medium, and she considers herself blessed to learn more about glass every day.

Pamela Luer

Pamela Luer obtained her BFA with an emphasis in painting from the University of Minnesota. She has worked as a graphic designer and has also been commissioned by numerous architects and restaurants to create work that appears on products such as rugs, dinnerware, textiles, and prints. Pam is currently a board member of the Friends of the Arts in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, and the founder of the Twin Cities Artful Book Club, a public book club for artists.

Tova Lund

Tova Lund is an artist who has an intuitive eye for integrating found objects into meticulously fabricated sculptural adornment. Through her jewelry, she explores our uncertain relationship to the landscape. Tova received her MFA from Southern Illinois University and her BFA from the University of Wisconsin–Stout. She currently resides in northern California and teaches at College of the Redwoods. tovalund.com

Tedd McDonah

Becky McDonah

Becky McDonah heads up the Fine Art Metals Area at Millersville University in Pennsylvania and currently serves on the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) Board of Directors. Becky received her MFA from Arizona State University and BA from the University of Wisconsin–LaCrosse. She has participated in numerous national and international exhibitions, and has lectured and presented workshops across the country. Her work has been published in Metalsmith magazine, Humor in Craft, Mixed Metal, Jewelry Workshop and 500 Metal Vessels. beckychadermcdonah.com

Tedd McDonah

Tedd McDonah currently lives in Millersville, Pennsylvania. He is a part-time studio artist, part-time educator, part-time tool-maker/repairman, and, in the summer, an avid fisherman. He earned his MFA from Arizona State University and his BA in art from the University of Wisconsin–LaCrosse. Tedd’s work speaks of the rural nature of his upbringing, and his love of the outdoors and features techniques that bridge the disciplines of blacksmithing, non-ferrous metalsmithing, and jewelry making. metalmonger. blogspot.com

Tom Nachreiner

Tom Nachreiner graduated with honors from Layton School of Art where he received a BFA. In May of 2013 Tom received the Dorothy Driehaus Mellin Foundation Award at the 22nd National Juried Oil Painter’s of America exhibition. Tom was accepted into Oil Painters of America’s 18th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd Annual National exhibition. Tom’s plein air accomplishments include Best of Show awards at Cedarburg, Shorewood, & Door County plein air competitions. tomnachreiner.com

Judd Nelson

Judd Nelson has created forged and welded sculptures since he was 17 and completed his formal training in art at the University of Minnesota. He has taught at the Minneapolis Institute of Art as well as in Native American and public schools around the country. Judd also worked as a lead builder at Home Time, a national public television show. juddnelson.com

Spencer Meagher

Spencer Meagher has painted in watercolor for over 35 years. Primarily self-taught, Meagher has received multiple awards at shows and competitions throughout the Midwest. Spencer enjoys the challenge of the medium and the beautiful effects that can only be attained in watercolor. Recognizing the importance of constantly learning, Meagher has made it a priority to improve as an artist by taking workshops from other accomplished artists. spencermeagher.com

Megan Mitchell

Megan Mitchell is a ceramic artist who currently resides in Vermont, where she is a Visiting Assistant Professor at Marlboro College. In 2012, she received an MFA in ceramics from Utah State University and has been an artist in residence at the Red Lodge Clay Center and at North Dakota State University. Megan’s functional and sculptural work has been exhibited in galleries nationwide and featured in Ceramics Monthly. meganmitchellceramics.com

Jeanne Larson

Nurturing creativity on the North Shore of Lake Superior since 1947

Spencer Meagher

Susan Frame

Wayne Potratz

Richard James Nelson

Kathryn Savage

Richard James Nelson is a St. Paul-based professional woodblock printmaker. He began in kindergarten with potato prints, earned a BA from the College of Visual Arts, and has never looked back. When he isn’t in his studio he is on Minnesota’s North Shore, where he wanders through the forests, sketching all types of flora and fauna. Instead of using black ink, which is the traditional relief color, he chooses to use dark brown to echo the earth itself. richardjamesnelson.com

Wayne Potratz is Professor Emeritus of the University of Minnesota, and has more than 50 years of metalcasting experience. His work in cast bronze, iron, and aluminum has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Potratz has done extensive creative research in historical and cultural methods of casting metals through travels to India, Japan, Korea, China, Turkey, and Europe. ironwain.com

Jon Neuse

Jon Neuse’s basic principles of art are experimentation and artistic judgment. Most of his imagery is abstracted from remembered landscape. He manipulates formal artistic elements to force competing images into lasting and taut relationships. “It’s difficult to make abstract art,” he says, “because there are no – nor should there be – definite rules for how to proceed. For me, art without playfulness is not serious art.” Neuse has taught for over 35 years. jonneusefineart.com

Jerry Riach studied drawing at the Edina Art Center and printmaking at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, the Grand Marais Art Colony, and Highpoint Center for Printmaking. His work is shown at Ripple River Gallery. He lives and has a studio in Little Marais, Minnesota, and is the Art Colony’s printmaking studio facilitator. Jerry’s work is mostly inspired by nature and incorporates drawing and woodblock, wood engraving, etching, drypoint, and collagraph printmaking techniques.

Cameron Norman

Donna Rice

Cameron Norman’s art curiosity began as a child at the knees of her mother’s watercolor easel. As a result, she has gone on to explore an array of artistic media and disciplines, including Sumi-e, oil, watercolor, glass, weaving, spinning, ceramics, jewelry, book publishing, and now the traditional Japanese art form of Gyotaku (fish printing). Cameron believes that “life is a little brighter experimenting and learning new techniques in the world of art.”

Donna Rice earned her BFA in Glass and Metal from Carnegie Mellon University in 1981 and has enjoyed a multi-faceted 30-year career in glass. Donna has devoted the past 20 years to mastering the art of kiln casting and draws inspiration from the endless bounty of nature. She creates lost wax sculptures out of her studio in Delano, Minnesota, and has taught classes at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts as well as in Florida. djrglass.com

Pat Robinson Schmidt retired from teaching elementary art in 2012. Her love of art and teaching has propelled her into her next areas of focus: jewelry making and teaching jewelry making. Schmidt is primarily a hand engraver of her own work and commissioned pieces. Presently, her work is represented at Seasons on St. Croix in Hudson, Wisconsin; Waters of Superior Gallery in Canal Park, Duluth, Minnesota; and Veberod Gem Gallery in Minnetonka, Minnesota. silverleafdesignjewelry.com

Beth Novak

Danny Saathoff

Neil Sherman

Beth Novak has been a jewelry designer for over 30 years. She has a degree in Studio Art from University of Wisconsin–Stout and has studied under J. Fred Woell, Andy Cooperman, and Alan Revere. Her work can be found in galleries throughout the United States, as well as at the American Craft Council shows. bethnovakenamels.com

Jerry Riach

Danny Saathoff is both a jewelry designer and an interactive, kinetic sculptor. He thinks of his jewelry as small-scale sculpture and his kinetic sculpture as large scale jewelry. He teaches Metalsmithing at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, and in the summer, he and his family can be found exploring Lake Superior on their 35-foot sailboat. dannysaathoff.com

Malcom Potek has been working in glass since 1991. He works primarily in multiple-fusing, cold-working, and kiln-formed glass as well as hot-glass inclusions. Malcom, an experienced torchworker, creates custom canes for inclusion in his kiln work. Malcom has taught glass-making techniques nationally, including at the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York. In addition to being a working artist, Malcom also currently runs a teaching glass studio in Northeast Minneapolis. potekglass.com

Kathi “Peachie” Schmid

Kathi “Peachie” Schmid started her obsession with stained glass in 1984. In 1991, she turned her obsession into a career by opening Peachie’s Stained Glass. She has taken professional classes in every facet of hot and cold glass working, and continues her education every chance she gets. Glass fusing particularly excites her because of the limitless projects that can be made; there is always something new to create.

Pat Robinson Schmidt

Malcolm Potek

Donna Rice

Kathryn Savage teaches creative writing and plans and implements literary arts community outreach programming at The Loft Literary Center. She received her MFA in fiction from the Bennington Writing Seminars and has received scholarships from the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference and the Vermont Studio Center. Kathryn has written for the Star Tribune, Ploughshares, The Village Voice, and Evergreen Review. kathrynsavage.com

Neil Sherman is primarily a plein air artist. Before moving to Grand Marais, Neil was a classroom monitor for Joe Paquet at the Hurinenko and Paquet Studio, assisting with critiques for beginner to advanced students. Neil received a BA from St. John’s University and studied at the Minnesota River School of Fine Arts and the Hurinenko and Paquet Studio. He is the past board chair of the Art Colony and the current chair of the events committee. neilshermanart.com

Liz Sivertson

Liz Sivertson credits her dad, Howard Sivertson, for her most valuable training in art. She credits her sister, Jan Sivertson (owner of Sivertson Gallery) as the one who helped her to make a career out of it by selling over 800 of Liz’s original paintings to private collectors. Liz’s colorful acrylics illustrate a children’s book by Reeve Lindbergh entitled, North Country Spring. Liz has a BFA from the University of Minnesota–Duluth.

Liz Sivertson

grandmaraisartcolony.org | (218) 387-2737 | info@grandmaraisartcolony.org

Jan Hosking Smith

Jan Hosking Smith has taught art to people of all ages over the past 20 years. She has illustrated children’s books, and worked as a commercial artist doing graphic design, illustration, and animation. Jan has been painting portraits for 30 years in a variety of mediums including oil, pastel, and watercolor. Pastel continues to be her medium of choice for portraiture. Jan has a BA from Hamline University and her portraits and paintings are found in private collections nationwide.

Lisa Stauffer

Lisa Stauffer received an MFA in design from the University of Minnesota and studied illustration at Parson’s School of Design. She has worked and taught in a wide variety of media; now she primarily focuses on soft pastel with a special focus on painting en plein air to indulge her fascination with light and color in the beautiful North Shore landscape. Lisa was awarded Master Circle status by the International Association of Pastel Societies in 2009. lisastauffer.com

Dianne Stiff

Dianne Stiff is a member of and instructor with the Weaver’s Guild of Minnesota. Her interest in plysplit braiding began after taking a workshop from Linda Hendrickson, and she has continued to study the patterns and designs of Peter Collingwood and Julie Hedges. Adding her own slant to these patterns, Dianne has won statewide awards for her work.

Joyce Sutphen

Joyce Sutphen grew up on a farm in Stearns County, Minnesota, and she teaches literature and creative writing at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. Her fourth collection, First Words, was published in 2010; in March, 2012, House of Possibility, a letter press edition of poems, was published by Accordion Press; and her latest collection, After Words, was published in May, 2013. She is the second Minnesota Poet Laureate, succeeding Robert Bly.

Jill Swenson

Jill Swenson has nearly 30 years of experience teaching, editing, and coaching writers. She lives near Ithaca, New York, at the top of Buffalo Hill in the Shindagin Hollow State Forest. Her work in progress is set in northern Minnesota. Swenson is president of Swenson Book Development LLC, a full-service boutique agency for literary management and custom author services.

Mike Swindlehurst

Mike Swindlehurst is a screenprinter and pen and ink artist who has designed a line of T-shirts that are screen printed by hand in Grand Marais, Minnesota. He has also experimented with and taught classes on screenprinting skateboard decks. Mike can be found on an annual basis at the Grand Marais Arts Festival helping visitors screenprint their own T-shirts.

Jason Trebs

Jason Trebs maintains a studio in St. Paul’s North End neighborhood and regularly participates in arts festivals across the country including the Sun Valley Arts and Crafts Festival in Idaho and the annual Minnesota Potters of the Upper St. Croix Valley Tour. His work is represented in collections at the Weisman Museum of Art, Anoka Ramsey Community College, and in the Margaret Harlow Collection. Jason has been featured in the recent documentary film, Minnesota Potters: Sharing the Fire, and the Crossroads episode for the “Craft in America” series on PBS. Jason strives to create useful art that can make daily life more interesting and fun. jasontrebspottery.com

Dean Trisko

Dean Trisko had his artistic awakenings as a teen at the Grand Marais Art Colony. Over the years he has worked in a variety of drawing, painting, and print media. His specialty is abstracting images from nature and turning them into forms filled with an interplay of color and light. Dean shows his work regionally and maintains a studio in Northeast Minneapolis. He has taught art for many years and currently teaches at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. deantrisko.com

Mary Jo Van Dell

Mary Jo Van Dell is a contemporary landscape oil painter who finds inspiration in the woods, lakes, prairies, coasts, and wilderness areas of northern Minnesota, Canada, and beyond. Her paintings are recognized by her minimalist technique, limited use of palette, and often somber and moody sense. With pronounced simplification and harmonious clarity, she is able to captivate her audience emotionally. Mary Jo has gained a strong following of collectors and admirers who are attracted and drawn into the uncluttered and quiet nature of her work, which is included in the permanent collections of the Minnesota Historical Society and the National Park System. maryjovandell.com

Denise Walser-Kolar

Todd Voss

Todd Voss was born and raised in Iowa. In 1990, he received a BFA in oil painting from Maharishi International University. Todd lived on the North Shore for 10 years and now divides his time between there and Detroit Lakes. For over 20 years, Todd has painted the Upper Midwestern landscape as a full-time artist, both outdoors and in the studio. He is represented by Sivertson Gallery and Fine Line Designs Gallery.

Denise Walser-Kolar

Denise Walser-Kolar is an internationally recognized botanical artist and instructor. She teaches at the Minnesota School of Botanical Art and at the annual American Society of Botanical Artists’ conference. Denise’s work has been exhibited at the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, at ASBA/ HSNY International exhibits, and in the New York State Museum’s Focus on Nature exhibit. In 2011, she received a Silver-Gilt Medal from the Royal Horticultural Society in London for her paintings of Hybrid Hazelnuts. Her work is held in the permanent collection of the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation. denisewalserkolar.com

Enid Gjelten Weichselbaum

Enid Gjelten Weichselbaum studied art and languages in Iowa and in Norway, where she developed a keen interest in Viking art and Scandinavian design. She went on to teach languages, and then moved on to marketing, which took her around the world. Enid is an international award-winning art quilter who loves all kinds of textures and fibers. She interprets her experiences and transposes favorite images into quilts and loves to teach her techniques to others. enidgjelten.com

Tom Westbrook

Tom Westbrook is a teacher, designer, writer, artist, and craftsman. He studied art history, studio arts, and architecture at the University of Minnesota. Currently he teaches at the University of Minnesota, focusing on material and process, film and public interest design, and at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, where he teaches a visual geometry class. In addition to teaching and writing, Tom operates a design, fabrication, and construction studio. tomwestbrook. com

Paul Zoldahn

Paul Zoldahn is a Duluth-based potter who earned his BA in Art Education from St. Cloud University. Paul has made his living as a potter and participated in art festivals and offered pottery demos and classes for over 35 years. His work is done using a unique, oncefired method. Paul is represented by Siivis Gallery in Duluth, and he has made over 1,000 bowls for the Empty Bowl Fundraiser in Duluth since 2004.

Dean Trisko

Nurturing creativity on the North Shore of Lake Superior since 1947

Todd Voss

Artist Services | Registration The Art Colony is proud to support artists in all steps of their journey. Artist services are offered to all Art Colony members. Artist services available: • Grant writing assistance/support • Use of equipment for artist projects including: HP Photosmart Pro Printer, Epson Perfection photo scanner, Mac OS X desktop, professional photo booth equipment • Use of art library resources • Tent rental • Technical & skill-building opportunities • Studio rental (based on approval & orientation)

Clay Studio

Founders Hall Visual Arts Studio

•

• • •

• • • •

Wheels: Six electric Brent C, one Lockerbie kick Kilns: Two Skutt electric, one wood-fire raku North Star Slab Roller Extruder Peter Pugmill

Superb north lighting High ceilings 980 square feet of suspended hardwood floors Easels, drawing horses, tables & chairs

•

Glass Studio

Print Studio

•

• •

• • •

Kilns: One 24 x 42-inch Genesis, one 23 x 23-inch Olympic, four 7-inch Calderas Durable cement counters Three grinders One Taurus 3-ring saw

• • •

Takach 40 x 72-inch etching press Vandercook Number 4 proof press Copper etching facility UV exposure unit & light box Vent hood for aquatint

Register Early: Class sizes are limited and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration helps reduce class cancellations due to low enrollment. To reserve your spot in a class, payment in full or a deposit of half of the tuition and half of the supply fee is required. Call to check class availability. Cancellation Policy: If the Art Colony cancels a class, we will inform you at least five business days before the start date (unless otherwise noted) and refund your payment in full. The Art Colony assumes no responsibility for losses incurred due to lodging or travel arrangements (you may want to consider travel insurance). Adult Cancellation Policy: 30 or more days in advance of start date: 100% of payment refunded, less a $25 processing fee. 15 – 29 days in advance: Deposit is retained. 0 – 14 days in advance: No refunds given. Youth Cancellation Policy: 5 or more days in advance of start date: 80% of full tuition refunded. 1 – 4 days in advance: 50% of full tuition refunded. Day of class: No refunds given. Waiting List: Once a class fills, we will start a waiting list. If a space becomes available we will contact the first person on the waiting list; that person has 24 hours to accept registration & complete payment before we move on to the next person. Classes: Before the start of class the Art Colony will email a confirmation letter & supply list. All classes are 9am – 4pm with a one-hour lunch break, unless otherwise noted. Please check in at the Gallery Store before your class begins. Instructors can be contacted with questions through the Art Colony. Admission Policy: The Grand Marais Art Colony welcomes all students regardless of age, race, sex, religion, nationality, or ethnicity. Adult classes are open to students of all skill levels, from novice to professional (ages 16 and older) unless otherwise noted. Please inquire if special circumstances apply.

Registration Form

Mail registration to: Grand Marais Art Colony, PO Box 626, Grand Marais, MN 55604

Name: _________________________________________________________

Enclosed Payment

Address: ________________________________________________________

Tuition: $____________

City / State / Zipcode: ______________________________________________

Supply Fee: $____________

Phone: _________________________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________ check here if you do NOT want to receive our monthly e-newsletter

Total: $____________ Deposit (half of total amount): $____________

Class title:_______________________________________________________

Add Membership Amount: $____________ (optional) Subtract Membership Discount card: $____________ (optional)

Date(s) of class:__________________________________________________

Total Amount Enclosed: $___________

Enclosed Payment: To reserve your spot in a class, payment in full or a deposit of half of the tuition and half the supply fee is required. (Remaining balance must be paid two weeks before the class begins.) Payment must be made in U.S. funds. Scholarships are available, please call for more information.

Payment Info Circle Type:

How did you hear about us?

Expiration Date: ____/____CCV Code:________

__ Magazine or Newspaper - Which one? ___________________ __ Friend __Instructor __Website __Other ___________________________________________

Check* Visa

Discover

AmEx

Credit Card #:____________________________ Name on Card____________________________

office use only

*Make checks payable to Grand Marais Art Colony

DR:_____ QB:_____ EN:_____ REG:_____ MDB:_____

grandmaraisartcolony.org | (218) 387-2737 | info@grandmaraisartcolony.org

Become a Member Membership Benefits •

The Art Colony began in 1947 with one class and 20 students. We now offer over 150 classes in five studios and serve over 21,000 people. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to maintaining affordable art access for our community. The Art Colony provides scholarships for need-based students and youth, hosts classes at 40 – 50 percent of their true cost, subsidizes studio access, and offers numerous free events.

Tuition & merchandise discount (increases with membership – see below) Annual Member Show & Sale Invitations to events and exhibits Reduced-rate private programming Artist Services (see Page 24) Members at the $100 level and up receive additional benefits: • Recognition in the Annual Report • Benefactors receive gift membership • Partners receive name on Art Colony Patron Plaque

• • • • •

BE THE FOUNDATION BE THE CATALYST FOR THE FUTURE SUPPORT THE ARTS ON THE NORTH SHORE

Membership Levels $5 $10 $15 $20 $40 $75 $150

unt C ard

$25 Individual $50 Family $75 Sustaining $100 Sponsor $250 Patron $500 Benefactor $1,000+ Partner

Disco

• • • • • • •

Maximize Your Membership & Support: Students • Donate

to our scholarship funds • Eric Thomas Emerging Artist Award • Youth and financial need-based scholarship funds. • Subsidize the true cost of a class • $45 for one youth student • $440 for one adult student

Artists

• Support

an artist working in one of our studios for one month = $125 • Be an art patron and purchase art from our gallery store and exhibits

The Legacy • Donate

to the Endowment Fund and ensure the future of the arts on the North Shore • Join us for our annual fundraiser, Tour d’Art: Artful Abodes, October 3. • Volunteer your time and skills

Nurturing creativity on the North Shore of Lake Superior since 1947

Business Partners Angry Trout Café Open seasonally from May - October 218-387-1265 | angrytroutcafe.com Arrowhead Cooperative Connecting the tip of the Arrowhead with power & broadband | 218-663-7239 | arrowhead.coop Betsy Bowen Studio Hand-printed woodcuts, books, cards, in a cool historic church just up the hill | 218-387-1992 | woodcut.com Blue Water Cafe The “Meeting Place” in Grand Marais 218-387-1597 | bluewatercafe.com

Kah-Nee-Tah Gallery & Cottages The place for hand-crafted, unique & interesting goods 218-387-2372 | kahneetah.com

Best Western Plus Superior Inn & Suites On the shore of Lake Superior in downtown Grand Marais 218-387-2240 | bestwestern.com/plussuperiorinn

Lake Superior Trading Post A Grand Marais tradition since 1971 218-387-2020 | LSTP.com

Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts We bring you closer to the lake, so you can get closer to each other | 218-663-7296 | bluefinbay.com

Last Chance Studio & Gallery Contemporary fine art on the North Shore 218-663-7008 | lastchancefab.com

Cascade Lodge & Restaurant/Pub All trails lead to Cascade Lodge 218-387-1112 | cascadelodgemn.com

Lutsen Mountain Corp. Mountain skiing on America’s North Coast 218-663-7281 | lutsen.com

Cascade Vacation Rentals Managing 75 privately-owned & unique homes available for nightly rental 218-663-7971 | cascadevacationrentals.com

Mike’s Holiday Station Mike’s Holiday Station stores in Grand Marais & Tofte 218-387-1043

Buck’s Hardware We appreciate our local arts culture 218-387-2280 | buckshardware.net Como Oil & Propane Delivering a lot more than fuel 218-387-1165 | comooilandpropane.com Cook County News Herald Reporting from Cook County & the North Shore since 1891 | 218-387-9100 | cookcountynews-herald.com Cook County Whole Foods Co-op At the Co-op, we know good food & everyone’s welcome! 218-387-2503 | cookcounty.coop Dockside Fish Market Locally caught fresh & smoked fish, seafood, deli & fishn-chips | 218-387-2906 | docksidefishmarket.com Drury Lane Books Books for book lovers 218-387-3370 | drurylanebooks.com Fika Coffee A coffee roaster based out of Grand Marais – at its heart, Fika is about slowing down, taking a break, & making connections | 218-387-4040 | fika.com Frykman Art Studio Specializing in site-specific art in glass, metal, & wood 218-387-1949 | frykmanart.com

Norshor Insurance Agency Your local insurance store - home, auto, commerical & health | 218-387-9139 North Shore Federal Credit Union Because if you’re up here, you belong here 218-387-1312 | 877-387-1312 | northshorefcu.org Northern Wilds Media Promoting the arts community monthly with Northern Wilds Magazine | 218-387-9475 | northernwilds.com Pie Place Café Harbor view in Grand Marais: breakfast, lunch, dinner, bakery, wine & beer. 218-387-1513 | thepieplacecafe.com Pro Print Promoting sustainable printing as Northern Minnesota’s only certified green printer 218-740-4465 | proprintduluth.com

Harbor Inn Great harbor view, Wi-Fi, pet rooms, room service & Pie Place Cafe | 218-387-1191 | harborinnhotel.com Hungry Jack Outfitters Lakeside cabins, BWCA day trips & overnight adventures | 218-388-2275 | hjo.com

MacArthur House Bed & Breakfast Beautiful, spacious, relaxing; as fresh as the Lake Superior air | 218-387-1840 | macarthurhouse.net

White Pine North Up North gifts, specialty foods, chocolates, gourmet coffee & vacation clothing. | 218-387-1695 | bwcoffee.com

Grand Marais State Bank Serving the North Shore since 1916 218-387-2441 | grandmaraisstatebank.com

World’s Best Donuts Five-generation family business since 1969 218-387-1345 | worldsbestdonutsmn.com

Hedstrom Lumber Company Providing jobs & building products for 100 years 218-387-2995 | hedstromlumber.com

A Room of One’s Own A personal retreat center on the North Shore of Lake Superior | 218-387-9239 | room1sown.com

Gunflint Motel Quaint, five-unit motel located on historic Gunflint Trail 218-387-1454 | gunflintmotel.com

Sivertson Gallery Where northern art is celebrated daily 218-387-2419 | sivertson.com

Grand Marais Municipal Liquor Store The North Shore’s finest selection of beers & wine 218-387-1630

Joynes Ben Franklin Department Store In downtown Grand Marais on the North Shore of Lake Superior | 218-387-2233 | joynesbenfranklin.com

Grand Marais Recreation Center Grand Marais’ Municipal Park, Campground & Marina on Lake Superior 218-387-1712 | grandmaraisrecreationarea.com

Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior Spectacular lodging & award winning dining on Lake Superior | 800-258-8736 | lutsenresort.com

George F. Maruska CPA , LTD Serving the North Shore since 1980 218-387-1180

Johnson’s Foods Shop our small aisles; check out to big smiles since 1932 218-387-2480

Ella’s Inn Ella’s welcomes Art Colony attendees – your home away from home | 218-387-3131 | vrbo.com/359152

Sawbill Canoe Outfitters Educating & outfitting BWCA visitors for over 55 years 218-663-7150 | sawbill.com

Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply Gear, tours, & rentals on the East Bay in Grand Marais; open daily. 218-387-3136 | stoneharborws.com

Java Moose Favorite coffee shop for locals & visitors alike 218 387 9400 | Facebook.com/javamoosegrandmarais

Croftville Road Cottages Four-season cottages on the shore of Lake Superior 218-387-1790 | croftvilleroadcottages.com

Lodging Partners

Art House B & B A creative space for Artists, Adventurers, Everyone 218-370-1625 | arthousebb.com BearTrack Outfitting Artists retreat...secluded rustic cabins, & art studio day rental “farm location” | 218-387-1162 | bear-track.com

Mangy Moose Motel Dave & Don welcome you to the Moose 218-387-2975 | mangymoosemotel.com Naniboujou Lodge & Restaurant Lake Superior quiet elegance – a place to come home to 218-387-2688 | naniboujou.com Nelson’s Travelers Rest Cabins & Motel Reasonable, inspiring, close, cabins & motel “where guests become friends” | 218-387-1464 | travelersrest.com Opel’s Lakeside Cabins Reasonably priced stay on the Croftville Road on Lake Superior | 800-950-4361 | opelslakesidecabins.com Outpost Motel Lakeview motel rooms, kitchenette suites, attractive environment, reasonable prices 218-387-1833 | outpostmotel.com

Thomsonite Beach Inn & Suites Stimulate your creative juices: enhance your artistic experience at our Lake Superior Inn 218-387-1532 | thomsonite.com Up North Retreat Favorite lodging for Art Colony & North House students 218-387-3326 | vrbo.com/371006

grandmaraisartcolony.org | (218) 387-2737 | info@grandmaraisartcolony.org

Artists-in-Residence Mary Bergs & Martin Harris March 16 – 29 | Page 7

Upcoming Events

Art Excursion: Twin Cities Tour April 24 – 26 | Page 7 Findings: A Jewelry Symposium June 11 – 14 | Page 9 Keynote: Tova Lund Grand Marais Arts Festival July 11 – 12 | Page 11 Plein Air Grand Marais September 11 – 17 | Page 15 Exhibit | September 18 - October 4 Tour d’Art: Artful Abodes October 3 | Page 17 Member Show & Sale October 30 – November 22 | Page 17 North Shore Readers & Writers Festival: A Minnesota Voice November 5 – 8 | Page 17 Keynote Author: Lorna Landvik

Gallery Store Featured Artists

Artists in the Studio Saturdays at 1pm

Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend Free and open to all

Join us every Saturday and learn about the creative process while observing an artist at work. The Art Colony features four fully equipped studio spaces that are used for classes and by artists to create work independently. The studios include 2-D, printmaking, ceramics, and glass. Learn more about the equipment, technical and artistic processes, and the history of various media. Presentations will rotate each week between studio spaces.

First Fridays | May – October

5 – 8pm The Spotlight Gallery Store will be open the first Friday of every month from May – October.

2014 Tour d’Art Exhibit Sculpture by Byron Bradley

Grand Marais Art Colony 120 West 3rd Ave PO Box 626 Grand Marais, MN 55604

Bob Briscoe

Stay Connected | info@grandmaraisartcolony.org | (218) 387-2737 | www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

Tom Nachreiner, 2015 Plein Air Grand Marais Juror

Tova Lund, Featured Speaker at Findings: A Jewelry Symposium