Summer 2011 Art Classes by Maren Oates

SUMMER 2011

art classes

BEADMAKING • BOOKMAKING • CALLIGRAPHY • DRAWING • ENCAUSTICS • FIBER • FLAMEWORK • GARDEN ART • GLASSBLOWING • HOT GLASS • JEWELRY • KIDS CAMPS • KILNFORMING • MIXED MEDIA • PAINTING • POTTERY • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

BECOME A MEMBER AND RECEIVE A DISCOUNT ON CLASSES register at www.schack.org • additional classes online

Art Classes

Beadmaking

Flamework

Glassblowing

Hot Glass

Kilnforming

Bookmaking

Calligraphy

Encaustics

Fiber

Garden Art

Jewelry

Kids Camps

Mixed Media

Painting & Drawing

Pottery

Professional Development

Registration Form

Exhibits & Events

Schack Art Center 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett, WA 98201 PO Box 5038, Everett, WA 98206 425-259-5050

Collage, Celeste Douville

artsinfo@schack.org www.schack.org

Gallery & Store Hours 10-6 Monday-Friday 10-5 Saturday Noon-5 Sunday

Pastel, Janet Hamilton

Beadmaking â&#x20AC;˘ Flamework BASIC FLAMEWORKING SKILLS, 18+ YRS

YOU & THE TORCH, 18+ YRS Try your hand at making glass beads in this one night class. The instructor will guide you through basic safety principles, and teach you how to make basic colorful glass beads. F May 27 6-10pm $50 W June 1 6-10pm $50 S July 23 10am-1pm $50 F Aug 5 6-10pm $50

Learn how to use the torch to create your own soft glass beads and small sculptures! Endless style possibilities allow you to have fun using your imagination. Learn the basics of working with the torch while incorporating a palette of colored glass rods. Take home several different projects W W

June 8-July 13 July 20-Aug 24

6-9pm 6-9pm

TEEN GLASS BEADMAKING, 14-18 YRS ONLY

$220 $220

This Introduction will teach you the basics of soft glass flame work. Using colored glass rods as the starting point, you will be able to make beads that can later be incorporated into jewelry, or other art projects. M-Th July 25-28 9am-noon $140

BEADMAKING II, 18+ YRS If you already have a foundation in working with the torch, this class will help you build on those skills. Basic hollowware may be introduced, as will overlay and stringer techniques. F June10- July1 6-9pm $210

INTRODUCTION TO FLAMEWORKING, 16+ YRS This Introduction will teach you the basics of soft glass flame work. Using beads as the starting point, issues such as temperature control, glass compatibility, and proper annealing will be covered. There will be plenty of demonstrations along with time for making your own projects. Sa, Su May14-15 9am-1pm $90 Sa, Su July 9-10 9am-1pm $90 Sa, Su Aug 13-14 9am-1pm $90

BECOME A SCHACK MEMBER AND RECEIVE DISCOUNTS ON CLASSES Be part of the excitement as the Schack Arts Center opens its doors! Become an inaugural member and enjoy up-to-date information on Schack programs, invitations to special member events, discounts at the Gallery Store, and member pricing on classes and workshops.

Glassblowing • Hot Glass • Kilnforming WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION TO HOT GLASS, 18+ YRS Have you ever wanted to try working with hot glass? This eight-hour intensive workshop is your chance to experience the thrill of working with this molten media. You will learn how to gather glass from the furnace, and using various shaping techniques you will create paperweights of various shapes and sizes. Basic blown forms may also be introduced. No experience necessary. Sa May 7 9:45am-6:45pm $160 Sa May 21 9:45am-6:45pm $160 Sa June 11 9:45am-6:45pm $160 Sa June 25 9:45am-6:45pm $160 Sa July 9 9:45am-6:45pm $160 Sa July 23 9:45am-6:45pm $160 Sa Aug 6 9:45am-6:45pm $160 Sa Aug 27 9:45am-6:45pm $160

FRIDAY NIGHT FUN WITH HOT GLASS, 18+ YRS

John Kiley blowing glass

HIGH SCHOOL GLASSBLOWING, 14-18 YRS ONLY Teens, this class is your opportunity to work with molten glass. You will learn how fire, gravity, and centrifugal force can be used to shape glass into your final vision. Working safely in the Hot Shop will be a priority, and there will be plenty of instruction to teach the basics of blowing glass. No prerequisite. M-F July 18-22 9am-1pm $275

GLASSBLOWING I, 18+ YRS The basics of working with molten glass will be covered in this class. From blowing, blocking and shaping to using specialized hand tools, this class will give you a good base on which to build the skills necessary to create functional and artistic objects. Demonstrations of basic techniques will be plenty, as well as time to practice in teams of two. This course is offered in either 4 or 8 weekly sessions. No prerequisite. W May 4-25 6-10pm $330 M May 9-June 27 6-10pm $660 W June 9-30 6-10pm $330 Th July7-28 6-10pm $330 Tu July12-Aug30 6-10pm $660 W Aug 3-24 6-10pm $330

INTERMEDIATE GLASSBLOWING, 18+ YRS If you already know the basics of blowing glass, but aren’t quite ready to work on your own, this class is for you. The use of handles, bits, and wraps will be covered, as will color application. Prerequisite – at least one year of recent glassblowing experience. W July6-Aug24 6-10pm $680

During this Friday night hot glass experience, you will be guided through the process of making your own glass paperweight! This is the perfect way to experience the thrill of working with molten glass without taking a formal class. F May 6 6-9pm $90 F May 20 6-9pm $90 F June 3 6-9pm $90 F June 17 6-9pm $90

KILNFORMING I, 18+ YRS Making glass tiles, plates and bowls is fun! The basics of cutting and shaping sheet glass along with use of various decorative techniques will be covered. Basic firing schedules and kiln set up will also be introduced. No prerequisite. Tu May 17-June 21 6-9pm $300

KILNFORMING II, 18+ YRS This continuation of Fusing I will build on what you have already learned. The use of frit, shards, stringers and cane to create different designs of your own will be the focus of this class. M July 11-Aug 15 6-9pm $320

KILNFORMED TILES, 13+ YRS Create your own fused glass tile using pre-cut shapes and sizes of colored glass. All of the work is done for you in this one evening class. Just show up with your imagination and willingness to have fun creating your own design! Th May 13 5-8pm $30 Th June 2, 9 5-8pm $30 Th July 7, 28 5-8pm $30 Th Aug 11, 25 5-8pm $30

Bookmaking • Calligraphy • Encaustics ENCAUSTIC PLAYTIME, 16+ YRS Binky Bergsman Have you taken an encaustic class and just want to play? Bring in your panels and ephemera. I will supply all the wax and torches so you can spend time in free play. I will be there to answer questions and offer assistance if needed. This is a great way to practice what you have learned. (Please keep your panels to 11’X14” and under.) Supply fee payable to instructor at class. W June 29 4:30-9:30pm Supply fee $40 $50

ETCHING INTO WAX, 18+ YRS Lisa JonesMoore

Zine, Celeste Douville

ZINES, 10+ YRS Celeste Douville Self published, handcrafted magazines made outside of mainstream press and media, by all kinds of people about all kinds of things. Zines may include comics, drawings, photographs, stories, poems, interviews, reviews, collage and more. They also make great school reports, fundraising items and memories. Supply list provided at registration. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. Tu July 19 10am-1pm Supply fee $9 $45

BEGINNING CALLIGRAPHY, 11+ YRS Pam Koons Learn an old-world skill that will add a very personal touch to all of your everyday projects and special writings. Discover how easy and fun it is to learn the beautifully flowing “Humanistic” calligraphy hand. Supply list provided at registration. W Apr 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 6:30-9pm $80 W June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20 10am-noon $80

CONTEMPORARY ENCAUSTIC BASICS, 18+ YRS Lisa JonesMoore Discover the basics of working with encaustic wax and its use in today’s contemporary art. Here’s the FUN part: you will learn how to paint and fuse layers, add color, collage and even texture! We’ll also cover materials, equipment, and studio safety. This class is a prerequisite for “Intermediate Encaustic Technique”, which will take place in July. Supply list provided at registration. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. Tu May 3, 10 6-9pm Supply fee $50 $60

ENCAUSTIC IN 3 DIMENSIONS, 16+ YRS Binky Bergsman & Randi Harper Learn how to sculpt with fun new clays in this two part class. The first night you will create clay sculptures. Then, we will fire your pieces and return them the second week so you can use encaustic paint techniques and pigment to create works of three dimensional art. No experience necessary. Supply list provided at registration. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. W Aug 10, 17 6-10pm Supply fee $50 $85

Discover the basics of working with encaustic wax and the art of etching designs into this exciting “warm” medium. After working on developing simple line drawings, we will “transfer” them onto the wax, then carve and incise with dental and pottery tools. We’ll also experiment with color and texture, using mixed media such as artist inks and oil pastels. Supply list provided at registration. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. Tu, Th Aug 2, 4 6-9pm Supply fee $40 $60

EXTREME ENCAUSTIC BASICS, 18+ YRS Lisa JonesMoore This is a one night “crash” course in the art of encaustics! Learn how to paint and “fuse” layers, add mixed media color and even collage! The instructor will start the class with an extensive demonstration of basic techniques. Then you will have plenty of time to make encaustic “technique tiles” on small pieces of masonite board. This is a great class for those who are not sure if they want to commit to more extensive encaustic workshops. Supply list provided at registration. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. W June 8 6-9pm Supply fee $30 $40

INTERMEDIATE ENCAUSTIC TECHNIQUE, 18+ YRS Lisa JonesMoore Take a journey into an amazing in-depth exploration of encaustic technique on the “intermediate” level. If you have taken a beginning or basic class in encaustic, this is the class for you! After reviewing basic techniques and studio safety, you will be able to jump right into more experimental and exciting processes involving mixed media, color, texture, scribing and much more! Supply list provided at registration. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. W July 6, 13 20 6-9pm Supply fee $60 $95

WARM WAX COLLAGE, 16+ YRS Lisa JonesMoore In this class, you will learn the basics of collage and how to use warm beeswax with various items such as lace, rice paper, oil pastels, text and small photographs. Learn how to create beautiful collage art at home, without the luxury of an art studio. No experience necessary! Supply list provided at registration. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. F May 20 12-5pm Supply fee $12 $55

ENCAUSTIC INTENSIVE, 16+ YRS Binky Bergsman Explore the ancient art of encaustic with contemporary direction. Create translucent layers of wax that can be embedded, transferred, collaged and etched into, scraped, painted and fused to create beautiful works of art. Go home with up to five works of art and the knowledge to set up your own studio at home. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. Sa June 4 12-5pm Supply fee $50 $50 Encaustics, LIsa JonesMoore

Fiber • Garden Art • Jewelry FELTED VESSELS, 18+ YRS

POLYMER + WIRE, 18+ YRS

Stacy Hamm

Randi Harper

Form colorful custom dyed wool onto a vessel form to create a unique bowl and add your own special edge with fabric or yarns. Emphasis will be on color blending, design, and surface texture. Prior experience with wet felting wool required. Supply list provided at registration. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. Tu-W May 17 & 18 6-8:30pm Supply fee $10 $35

Even if you’ve never worked with Polymer clay before, you’ll be amazed by what you can do!! Expect to come away from class with a lovely broach or pendant and the skills you need to make much more! Supply fee payable to instructor at class. W July 27 6:30-9pm Supply fee $25 $40

JEWELRY MAKING BY SILVERSMITHING, 18+ YRS WOVEN BAGS OR BOUTIQUE BAGS, 18+ YRS

Donna Harris

Stacy Hamm

In this four week course you will create a bracelet, ring or pendant from sterling silver sheet, wire and quality stone. For beginning and intermediate students. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. M May 2, 9, 16, 23 6-9pm Supply fee $40* $95 M June 6, 13, 20, 27 6-9pm Supply fee $40* $95 M July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1 6-9pm Supply fee $40* $95 *pending price of silver

Stylish, unique and woven by you! Create this small jewel of a bag using beautiful yarns and bead embellishments. Approximate size is 4”x 4”. This class gets rave reviews, so join the fun! Supply list provided at registration. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. Sa June 11 10am-2pm Supply fee $9 $35

GARDEN LANTERNS, 18+ YRS Dena Votaw

SODERLESS WIRE WRAP, 18+ YRS

Create a lightweight concrete lantern to accent your garden. Approximate overall height 18”. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. Th June 9 10am-3pm Supply fee $20 $65 F June 10 noon-3pm

Donna Harris

HYPERTUFA, 18+ YRS Dena Votaw Make a textured garden planter with rustic alpine charm, along with a carved tufa sphere, and a small rock planter. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. Sa June 11 10am-2pm Supply fee $15 $55 Su June 12 12:30-2:30pm

Wire wrapping is made easy with sterling silver, fused glass and beautiful stones. Students will wrap one to two pieces and wear them home. No soldering, sanding, or polishing. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. Su May 15 Noon – 6pm Supply fee$30* $95 Su June 12 Noon – 6pm Supply fee$30* $95 Su July 17 Noon – 6pm Supply fee$30* $95 *pending price of silver

LEAVES, 18+ YRS Dena Votaw Amaze your friends and family with cast concrete leaves. Detailed, durable castings are great for home or garden. A variety of leaves will be available or bring your own. All supplies provided for two castings. Castings will be available for pick up one week from class date. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. M June 13 6-9pm Supply fee $20 $30

ADVANCED POLYMER CLAY, 16+ YRS Randi Harper If you’ve played a bit with Polymer, you know it can be addictive! Here’s an opportunity to add new techniques to your repertoire and create intriguing designs you’ll want to work with again and again!! Supply fee payable to instructor at class. Tu May 3 6:30-9pm Supply fee $20 $40

MAKE 5: BETWEEN A SOFT AND A HARD PLACE, 18+ YRS Celeste Douville Fiber and silver clay is combined to make gorgeous pure silver jewelry. Supply list provide at registration. M June 20, 27 7-9pm Supply fee $80 $45

POLYMER, 18+ YRS Randi Harper Polymer clay is one of the most inexpensive and versatile products out there right now! Possibilities for jewelry and mixed media artists are practically limitless! This class will focus on color, complex canes and applying Polymer to other surfaces. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. W June 22 6:30-9pm Supply fee $20 $40

Silversmithing with instructor Donna Harris

SILVER CLAY WORKSHOP, 18+ YRS Celeste Douville PMC is an innovative material composed of particles of silver suspended in an organic binder. When fired in a kiln or by torch, the binder burns away leaving a piece of pure silver. It is a fun and easy way to make handmade gifts for any occasion. Also covered is texture making. An extensive collection of textures will be provided for creating one of a kind charms, pendants and earrings. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. Sa July 16 10am-4pm Supply fee $80 $65

Kids Camps MAKE 5: LET THERE BE LIGHT, 5+ YRS Celeste Douville Take a class with your child and personalize your home with customized light switch and outlet covers. Mix clay colors to match your décor. You will make up to five colorful practical pieces of art for yourself and gifts for all occasions. You will learn three techniques: mokume gane (multiple thin layers of color, textured and shaved), caning and photocopy transfer. Supply list provide at registration. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. Tu July 12 10am-2pm Supply fee $17 $50

SUMMER ART CAMP, 6 – 12 YRS Nikki Wheeler

MIXED MEDIA ART CAMP, 8+ YRS Lisa Spreacker Join me in experimenting with found objects! In one week students will complete 4 projects using collage, assemblage, reverse painting on glass and mosaic. They will learn how to plan out a project using experiences from their life and have fun using many mediums and tools provided. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. M-F July 18 - 22 9am-noon Supply fee $20 $95 M-F July 25-29 9am-noon Supply fee $20 $95

HANDMADE WORKSHOP, 5+ YRS Celeste Douville Make this year a handmade holiday. A variety of gifts you can sew will be demonstrated in class. Students will make an advent calendar banner. Other projects will range from hostess gifts to handmade presents for friends. Wrapping paper, gift tags, cozies, ornaments, felted trees, calendar and more will be options. Supply list provide at registration. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. Tu-Th Aug 23-25 10am-noon Supply fee $10 $65

What better way to have fun this summer than by making art? In this handson art camp, students will develop their drawing and painting skills, as well as work with clay and printmaking. Art history and vocabulary are incorporated into projects, making learning fun. Aprons provided, but please have your child dress for mess! Supply fee payable to instructor at class. M-Th Aug 1-4 10am-noon Supply fee $35 $65

SUMMER ART CAMP, 6 – 12 YRS Nikki Wheeler All the fun from Creative Kids Camp Session 1, but a whole new set of art projects to create. A chance for returning students to further develop their artistic skills, and new students will get to explore the world of making fine art. Aprons provided, but please have your child dress for mess! Supply fee payable to instructor at class. M-Th Aug 8-11 1-3pm Supply fee $35 $65

MAKE 5: SEWING CAMP, 5+ YRS Celeste Douville As children learn to sew, they improve their fine motor skills and learn how to focus and follow directions. Make fun and useful items out of recycled, outgrown clothes—stuffed animals, banners, clothes and more. Supply list provided at registration. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. M-W Aug 1 - 3 10am-noon Supply fee $10 $65

SILVER CLAY WORKSHOP, 8+ YRS Celeste Douville PMC is an innovative material composed of particles of silver suspended in an organic binder. When fired in a kiln or by torch, the binder burns away leaving a piece of pure silver. It is a fun and easy way to make handmade gifts for any occasion. Also covered is texture making. An extensive collection of textures will be provided for creating one of a kind charms, pendants and earrings. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. Sa June 25 1-4pm Supply fee $80 $50

Kyla’s Island, Kyla age 7

ART MATINEE SERIES: FINE ART FOR KIDS, 6 – 12 YRS Nikki Wheeler Let them make masterpieces! Your child will go beyond craft making and step into the world of fine art where they will make their own limited edition ink prints, paint on canvas, sculpt clay, and learn the basics of drawing. Aprons provided but please have your child dress for mess! Supply fee payable to instructor at class. Sa May 7, 14, 21, 28 9:30-11:30am Supply fee $35 $65 Sa July 9, 16, 23, 30 9:30-11:30am Supply fee $35 $65 Sa Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 9:30-11:30am Supply fee $35 $65

Meghan’s Apple

Mixed Media ALTERED BOOK JOURNALS: DOCUMENT YOUR LIFE, TRAVELS AND MORE, 16+ YRS

I’M BORED: JOURNAL FOR MOMS, 18+ YRS

Lisa JonesMoore Do you have a passion for old books? The desire to journal in more creative and unique ways? In this class you will learn how to transform an old, discarded book into a very personal, expressive journal. You will learn how to prepare your book for journaling—including mixed media techniques with acrylic paints, ink, rubber stamps, collage, photographs and niches. Creative journal writing prompts will also be discussed. All levels welcome. Supply list provide at registration. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. Tu, Th Aug 16,18 6-9pm Supply fee $12 $60

The go to book to have for moments when your kids need a little inspiration for their active play. All those ideas you have seen in magazines, newspapers, blogs, books, and your own childhood will be compiled in this journal. Makes a great gift for daughter-in-law, grandchildren, best friend, neighbor. Bonus, many of these activities can lead to holiday gifts for family, friends and teachers throughout the year. Sections include: in the car, at the park, backyard and inside. Supply list provided at registration. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. Sa May 21 10am-4pm Supply fee $17 $65

ARTFUL ALTERED PHOTOS, 16+ YRS

MAKE 5: JOURNALS, 18+ YRS

Lisa JonesMoore

Celeste Douville

Altered photos? Without a computer? In this class you will learn how to achieve gorgeous, artful images using mixed media techniques with your own photographs, or use photos provided by the instructor. Take a creative journey using paints, ink, oil pastels and even bleach! We will experiment with photographic surfaces such as inkjet printable fabric, matte and glossy photo papers. Surface textures will also be covered. Supply list provided at registration. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. F July 15 12-5pm Supply fee $20 $50

Create functional, beautiful journals out of a wide variety of materials: recycled food packaging, plaster, polymer clay, architectural paper and old books. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. Th June 16, 23, 30 7-9pm Supply fee $17 $65

ETCHING, 18+ YRS Randi Harper Interested in adding texture, dimension, information to your jewelry, book arts, mixed media work? We’ll etch unique designs on both copper and brass. You will learn to finish and patina the metal and explore many applications for your designs! Supply fee payable to instructor at class. W June 15 6:30-9pm Supply fee $20 $40

Celeste Douville

NOTE TO SELF: CALENDAR JOURNAL, 18+ YRS Celeste Douville Unleash your creative spirit and document your life by creating a weekly journal for 2012 using a combination of visual art and journaling. You will receive a series of prompts aimed to inspire confidence and help you focus on life goals. Your response to the prompts can be embellished on the journal pages provided with ink, paint, collage, and doodles incorporating ephemera from daily life to create an illustrated personal record that captures those everyday moments that are often fleeting. Supply list provided at registration. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. Sa Aug 6 10am-4pm Supply fee $17 $65

WINTER HOLIDAY JOURNAL, 18+ YRS Celeste Douville Christmas in July. Plan now so you can move slower this December. You’ll have a journal filled with ideas for the holidays (events, gift lists, kids activities, photographs) and a completely beautiful and organized Christmas to-do list and memory book. In December you add photos and 15 minutes of journaling a day.Supply list provided at registration. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. M July 25, Aug 1 7-9pm Supply fee $17 $45

COLLAGE A DAY JOURNAL, 18+ YRS Celeste Douville Make art out of items others cast aside. Learn tips and techniques that get you to use a bit of everything you have in your art stash. The practice of daily art making will skyrocket your art, life and happiness to tremendous new levels. Supply list provided at registration. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. Sa Aug 20 10am-4pm Supply fee $17 $65

Collage, Celeste Douville

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Painting • Drawing INTRODUCTION TO GLASS PAINTING, 18+ YRS Randi Harper We’ll survey both traditional and contemporary techniques used to create permanent imagery on glass. Students will have an opportunity to create two unique pieces which will be fired after class and available for pick-up the following week. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. W July 20 6:30-9pm Supply fee $35 $40

Sculptural Painting, Jennifer MacLean

SCULPTURAL PAINTING, 18+ YRS Jennifer MacLean Learn the exciting art of sculptural painting utilizing wallboard compound and reclaimed house paint. In this class you will learn how to bring textural depth to a 2-D painting. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to paint; you will learn as you go and end up with an intriguing art piece. For those of you that paint, be ready to add a new arsenal of skills and ideas to your painting knowledge. Supply list provided at registration. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. Th June 9, 16, 23, 30 1-4pm Supply fee $10 $160

ENCAUSTIC & RESIN EFFECTS: ACRYLIC, 18+ YRS

Pastel, Janet Hamilton

Barbara DePirro

BEGINNING PASTEL, 16+ YRS

Learn how to create the luscious effect of wax or resin surfaces, transparent, translucent and opaque, using acrylic gels and mediums. Explore layering in painted, drawn or transferred images. These techniques will enrich your paintings, developing surfaces that will create a mysterious depth to your work. Supply list provided at registration. Sa-M Aug 13-15 10am-5pm $325

Janet Hamilton

COLLAGE-DECOLLAGE: ACRYLIC & MIXED MEDIA, 18+ YRS Barbara DePirro Discover methods of combining textile, fiber, paper, found objects and acrylic to create inspirational artworks. Moving beyond any preconceived notions of what defines collage, this workshop will expand your knowledge of methods and approaches, presenting new pathways in approaching your own individual artwork. Supply list provided at registration. Sa-M June 25-27 10am-5pm $325

PAINTING FOR THE FAINT OF HEART, 16+ YRS Deon Matzen This class offers individual instruction for students working in acrylic or oil (we have a non-toxic classroom for those of you who have sensitivity to oil and solvents). All levels of experience are welcome, and students will be instructed at their skill level. We will use an alla prima approach which allows the painter to finish a piece in one session working wet into wet. This is also a nice entree to plein air painting. Join us for this upbeat, colorful approach to learning to paint. Optional critiques of work will also be available. All skill levels welcome. Supply list provided at registration. Th June 16, 23, 30, July 7 1-4pm $105 Th July 14, 21, 28, Aug 4 1-4pm $105 Th Aug 11, 18, 25, Sept 1 1-4pm $105 Th Aug 11, 18, 25, Sept 1 5:30-8:30pm $105 Th June 16, 23, 30, July 7 5:30-8:30pm $105 Th July 14, 21, 28, Aug 4 5:30-8:30pm $105

This class will introduce students to the vibrant, versatile medium of pastels. Emphasis will be on understanding values, color harmonies and composition in order to learn effective, expressive painting. This enjoyable class will be for beginners in pastel, though some drawing experience is recommended. Janet will begin each day with a demonstration. Students will also work from a still life set up and/or from reference photos. Participants will receive individual attention and helpful instructor critiques. Supply list provided at registration. Tu June 7, 14, 21, 28 6-9pm $115

PUDDLING STYLE WATERCOLOR, 18+ YRS Liz Lund Are you ready to paint in a puddle? Puddling is a watercolor painting technique that is not only fun but also can create unique and interesting pieces. In the puddling style you literally paint a puddle of water on the paper and then drop the paint into the puddle of water. This creates a fun area of flow and color mixing against a crisp outline that is created at the edge of the puddle. In this class we’ll learn how to use the puddling technique to create a fun painting with a subject matter of your choice. This class will be great for all experience levels from beginner to advanced. Liz will bring photographs to work with but also welcomes her students to bring reference photographs of natural or simple images. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. Su May 8, 15, 22 1-3pm Supply fee $30 $75

WATERCOLOR, 18+ YRS Colleen Dunlap Paint watercolor in your own style! Get paint on paper while learning techniques and composition. Supply list provided at registration. Supply fee payable to instructor at class. Th July 23, 30, Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 1-4:30pm Supply fee $7 $135

Pottery • Professional Development

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May 2, 9,16,23 May 4, 11,18,25 May 5, 12, 19 26 June 6, 13, 20, 27 June 8, 15, 22, 29 June 9, 13, 23, 30

ADULT POTTERY, 18+ YRS

COLOR THEORY, 16+ YRS

Evelia Sanchez

Deon Matzen

Whatever your skill level, there is a world of clay waiting to be formed at the Pottery Loft Studio. Classes start every month (1st week). You will have access to the pottery wheels, slab roller, sculpting tools and everything else that is used in a professional clay studio. At the end of the class you will leave with as many pieces as you can make, fired and glazed and ready to exhibit or use. Come get your hands in the Mud! Supply fee payable to instructor at class.

Color, color and more color…this class will cover every aspect of color you can imagine! Whether you are a painter, quilter, interior designer, no matter what your media (oil, watercolor, acrylic), or you just want to learn more about color, this class is for you. Homework is involved. Students will complete a workbook that will be a reference for future projects. Supply list provided at registration. Th June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug 4 9:30-11:30am $140

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POTTERY FOR KIDS, 5+ YRS Evelia Sanchez Whatever your skill level, there is a world of clay waiting to be formed at the Pottery Loft Studio. Classes start every month (1st week). You will have access to the pottery wheels, slab roller, sculpting tools and everything else that is used in a professional clay studio. At the end of the class you will leave with as many pieces as you can make, fired and glazed and ready to exhibit or use. Come get your hands in the Mud! Supply fee payable to instructor at class. M May 2, 9,16,23 1-2:30pm Supply fee $35 $125 W May 4, 11,18,25 1-2:30pm Supply fee $35 $125 Th May 5, 12, 19 26 1-2:30pm Supply fee $35 $125 M June 6, 13, 20, 27 1-2:30pm Supply fee $35 $125 W June 8, 15, 22, 29 1-2:30pm Supply fee $35 $125 Th June 9, 13, 23, 30 1-2:30pm Supply fee $35 $125

POTTERY FOR TEENS, 13+ YRS Evelia Sanchez Whatever your skill level, there is a world of clay waiting to be formed at the Pottery Loft Studio. Classes start every month (1st week). You will have access to the pottery wheels, slab roller, sculpting tools and everything else that is used in a professional clay studio. At the end of the class you will leave with as many pieces as you can make, fired and glazed and ready to exhibit or use. Come get your hands in the Mud! Supply fee payable to instructor at class. M May 2, 9,16,23 4-6pm Supply fee $35 $150 W May 4, 11,18,25 4-6pm Supply fee $35 $150 Th May 5, 12, 19 26 4-6pm Supply fee $35 $150 M June 6, 13, 20, 27 4-6pm Supply fee $35 $150 W June 8, 15, 22, 29 4-6pm Supply fee $35 $150 Th June 9, 13, 23, 30 4-6pm Supply fee $35 $150

Painting, Deon Matzen

CREATING A BODY OF WORK, ALL AGES Christine Shannon This class will focus on the creation of a sustainable body of work, in the students preferred medium, suitable for private or professional settings. Multiple mediums are encouraged at the student and instructors discretion. Students should supply their medium of choice, three or more working surfaces (16 x 20 or larger), and an open mind. Supply list provided at registration. Tu June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2 6:30-9:30pm $225

STEPPING THROUGH THE STUDIO DOOR, 18+ YRS Stacy Hamm If you “used to do art” or have a studio but never get in there, this class is for you. Come explore ways to get started again. Recognize personal barriers and develop some strategies to get you going. Exercises to help you face the dreaded blank page or canvas and lots of brainstorming! Bring a favorite art quote to share, sketchbook and picture of something you wish you made. F June 8 5-8pm $35

Exhibits & Events 2011 Nature of Glass

Artists’ Garage Sale

Curated by Traver Gallery April 30 – June 9 Opening Reception, April 30, 4 – 7pm

June 18, 9am – 3pm Schack Art Center

Art Advocate of The Year: Janet Foley

Grand Opening Weekend

June 30 – Aug 25 Opening Reception, June 30, 5 – 8pm

Oct 27 – Nov 20 Opening Reception Oct. 27, 5 – 8pm

Juried Show

April 30 – May 1 Sat 10am – 7pm, Sun Noon – 5pm

Open Studio Night for Teens May 12, 5-8pm

Artist of The Year: Paul Vexler Oct. 27 – Dec. 29 Opening Reception Oct. 27, 5 – 8pm

Fresh Paint: Festival of Artists At Work

Holiday Art Show

Aug 20 – 21, 10am – 5pm Everett Marina

Nov 28 – Dec 29 Opening Reception Dec 2, 5 – 8pm

Kiln Formed Glass Exhibit

Art-Apalooza: Holiday Art Sale

Curated By Steve Klein Sept 1 – Oct 15 Opening Reception Sept 1, 5 – 8pm

Dec 8 – 11

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Open Studio Night for Teens Thursday May 12, 6-8pm Tour and experience the new Shack Art Center: • Glassblowing demonstrations • Meet & work with local artists • Express yourself creatively • Enjoy delicious refreshments!