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Executive Director Mercedes Michalowski
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Administrative Coordinator Jo-Ann Tarkington Gallery Coordinator Julie Pierce Youth Education Coordinator Meg Louwsma Board of Directors President Stan Otto President Elect Rosemary Naulty Treasurer Kristen Vigland Secretary Char Ester — Hallie Christian Lauren Everett Finn Beth Fitzsimmons Jennifer Flynn Betsie Hosick Lesa Huget Mica Jones Rick Rodes Pam Spicer Susan Wenzlick Kelly Winter Board Meetings All board meetings of the OAC are open to members and are held the second Monday of each month at 3 pm.
P.O. Box 1513 132 Coast Guard Rd. Frankfort, MI 49635 231-352-4151 info@oliverart.org
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Gallery hours: Monday - Saturday 10am - 4:00pm Sunday Noon - 4:00pm Oliver Art Center is open seven days a week, year-round, except for major holidays and for periodic private events.
Become an Oliver Art Center Member Your membership is needed to support the operation of the art center. As a member you receive benefits like discounts on classes, invitations to our annual membersonly exhibitions and events, and — most importantly we think — the knowledge that you are helping to provide Frankfort, Benzie County, and Northwest Michigan with a premier arts and education organization whose mission is to serve everyone. Memberships last for one year and start at $30 for seniors. Become a Volunteer Would you like to be a part of the new and exciting events at the Oliver Art Center? Then consider joining our family of volunteers. Oliver Art Center is lucky to have more than 70 volunteers to help the organization fulfill its mission and we are always looking for more! Begin by visiting the Oliver Art Center to learn more and to fill out an application. Open Studio
Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am - 4pm year round.
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The programs of the Oliver Art Center are sponsored in part by an award from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts
Those who enjoy painting, drawing, carving, printmaking, fiber art, or other art projects are invited to bring their supplies and join other artists to share ideas and inspiration. Must be an OAC member.
Oliver Art Center is a non-profit organization founded in 1948. Its mission is to “maintain an educational program and facility for the advancement of the arts.” The Art Center also works to promote and develop the visual, performing, culinary, and literary arts in Northwest Michigan.
Table of Contents List of Exhibitions
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Visual Arts Classes
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Culinary Arts Classes
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Clay Studio and Ceramics
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Youth Classes and Creative Space
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Class and COVID-19 Policies
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Wellness Arts Classes
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Facility Rentals
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Instructor Biographies
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Plan Your Visit with Business Members
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Supporting Businesses
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2022 Exhibitions Karen Cunningham, Richard Hurd, Susan Wink March 4 – April 1, 2022 Karen Cunningham, from Frankfort, MI will exhibit her beautiful oil lakescapes alongside Richard Hurd’s fine art photography from around the state including his hometown of Leland. Susan Wink, of Norton Shores, MI, rounds out the exhibition with her nature inspired ceramic sculptures. Sponsored by Graceland Fruit.
Annual Regional Student Exhibition April 8 – April 29, 2022 An OAC favorite! This year’s exhibition will include works by Frankfort-Elberta Schools, Benzie Central, Onekama, Traverse City West, Traverse City Central, Interlochen Center for the Arts. Sponsored by The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation.
Karla Haan, Ann Kowaleski, Sherry McNamara May 6 – June 10, 2022 These three artists join together to celebrate color! Karla’s bright and bold florals and abstracts perfectly complement Sherry’s whimsical portraits. Ann’s quilts further tell the story of human interaction and color. Sponsored by Graceland Fruit.
OAC Collage Project June 10 - August 26 - Canvases available in April 4th Annual - Join other artists by creating art on a 6x6 canvas which is then hung in a Community Collage. Canvases will be sold for $40 with proceeds benefiting OAC. Sponsored by Cooley Contracting.
Annual Summer Member Exhibition June 17 – July 22, 2022 An OAC tradition – this year’s exhibition encourages members to select their BEST piece from the last couple of years to display. Sponsored by Suzy Voltz and Real Estate One. *Opening Receptions are 5-7pm on the first day of the exhibition 3
Find entry forms and additional information at oliverart.org
2022 Exhibitions Jef Bourgeau, Jamey Barnard, Jason Care, Judy Jashinsky, Maria Sidor July 29 – September 9, 2022 The Northern Eye explores a diversity of vision and expression, moving between the two poles of representation and abstraction. However dissimilar in form and content, all the artists derive their work from a uniquely personal contact with Northern Michigan and each image is a distinct but collective evocation of this shared time and place. Sponsored by State Savings Bank.
Annual All Media Juried Exhibition September 16 – October 21, 2022 The Juried Exhibition is back! With $2,000 in prizes, this year’s exhibition is sure to amaze! Juror to be announced soon! Sponsored by John and Jan Brunner.
Patrick Claggett, Coreen Kreiser, Sally Rose October 28 – December 2022 Patrick Claggett’s beautiful oil paintings will pair nicely with the moody photographs of Coreen Kreiser. The amazing sculptures of handmade paper and natural materials by Sally Rose complete the exhibition. Sponsored by State Savings Bank.
Annual Winter Member Exhibition December 9 – January 13, 2022 Another OAC tradition and crowd favorite! Sponsored by The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation.
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Visual Arts Exploring the Interconnection between Realism and Abstraction – ONLINE Instructor: L. C. Lim Tuesdays, April 19, 26, may 3, 10, 17 1:00pm – 3:30pm $175 (Members $160) Whether you’re drawn to representation or abstraction, this class will explore the interconnection between the two. Through exploring art over the last 100 years, we will discuss how realism to abstraction is really a continuum… and not two distinct ends of the spectrum. The class will encourage you to experiment with moving your art around the spectrum using the expressive qualities of a variety of materials, focusing on color and light, brushwork, texture, and composition. You can work in the medium of your choice (acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, fabric, drawing mediums). The class includes group and individual critiques in addition to PowerPoint presentations.
Assemblage with Found Objects Instructor: Beth Bynum Saturday, April 23 10:00am - 3:00pm $95 (Members $65) Combine vintage photos, trinkets, and bits and bobs with glue to make a 3-D box assemblage. Make two assemblage works of art using an Altoid tin and a cigar box or other wooden box. Try out a new genre and create a family heirloom. Use up your “good junk”. SUPPLY LIST
Come Learn Encaustic Painting Instructor: Wendy Wernet Saturday, May 14 10:00am – 1:00pm $130 (Members $110) If you’re a photographer or an oil painter,
encaustic can offer a unique spin to enhance your art. In this beginning encaustic class, you’ll be painting with pigmented hot wax, along with various other mixed media. All supplies will be available for your use. In addition, you’ll be given three boards to work on and take home.
Research Strategies for Writers Instructor: Steven Veatch Saturday, May 14 9:30am - 11:30am $45 (Members $25) Whether you’re writing fiction, nonfiction, essays, or memoir, you’re going to do some amount of research. Research not only improves your writing, it also boosts your credibility with readers. In this class, you will learn about a variety of research methods; review how to work with historical sources, like old diaries, historic newspapers, and archives; and learn how to use genealogical resources such as census records, city directories, and other public documents. Master how to spot faulty information and verify your facts. SUPPLY LIST: Pen or pencil; notebook.
Introduction to Painting with Acrylic Instructor: Eleonora Hayes Saturday, May 21 Noon – 4:00pm $125 (Members $100) In this class you will learn about composition, atmospheric perspective and how to paint landscapes. Experiment with mixing colors and creating shades. Bring a photo of a favorite summer scene. Students will learn about composition, atmospheric perspective and how to paint landscapes.
Visual Arts Eleonora will have demonstrations. SUPPLY LIST
Collage for Beginners and Beyond Instructor: Beth Bynum Friday, May 27 10:00am - 3:00pm $95 (Members $65) You don’t need drawing or painting skills to make a collage, but making one is more than cut and paste. In this workshop, you’ll learn basic collage techniques while making several small pieces. Some of the techniques include pulled paper, transfers, stamp making, and stenciling. Bring an explorer’s attitude and see what can be done with paper scraps, photographic images and found objects. Collage is the perfect medium since “anything goes”. All skill levels welcome. SUPPLY LIST
Drawing Portraits Instructor: Eleonora Hayes Saturday, June 4 Noon - 4:00pm $125 (Members $100) Learn how to draw portraits. The class will discuss basic proportions of the face and how to start a portrait using pencil and charcoal. You will also have opportunities to draw faces from different points of view. Eleonora will have lots of demonstrations on how to use different pencils and how to start drawing portraits. SUPPLY LIST
Focus on Color – Oil or Acrylic Painting Instructor: Ron Gianola Tuesday and Wednesday, June 7-8 10:00am – 4:00pm One Day: $110 (Members $90) Two Days: $220 (Members $180) This will be a relaxed, fun, and informative oil
or acrylic painting workshop using brushes and palette knives. Explore color mixing possibilities and painting knowledge to take with you. There will be individualized attention and demonstrations. Paint from your own realistic or abstract subject matter: photographs, memory, imagination, or refer to my paintings online at rongianola.com. This class is for engaged and motivated beginners and intermediate level artists. You must have your own supplies. SUPPLY LIST
Semi-Precious Jewelry Making Instructor: Steve Brunger Thursday, June 9 9:00am - 1:00pm Necklace $100 (Members $70) Bracelet $40 (Members $30) Earrings $30 (Members $25) Pendant $45 (Members $40) Repair Only $50 (Members $40) The instructor will provide the guidance, instructional material, tools, and materials to make a custom semi-precious piece of stone jewelry using a variety of jaspers, amazonite, and aquamarine semi-precious stones. At the end of the class you will leave with your custommade jewelry. In addition to the semi-precious stones, the instructor will have Petoskey, Leland blue, and beach glass pendants that can be purchased and incorporated into the necklaces. You may also bring a piece of jewelry to repair (if possible, and within the four-hour duration of the class). Students will need to have reasonably good finger dexterity.
Semi-Precious Stretch Bracelet Instructor: Steve Brunger Thursday, June 9
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Visual Arts 2:00pm - 4:00pm One Bracelet with Charm $75 (Members $45) Two Bracelets with Charm $95 (Members $65) Repair Only $45 (Members $30) The instructor will provide the guidance, tools, and materials to make a custom bracelet using a variety of jaspers, amazonite, and aquamarine semi-precious stones. At the end of the class you will leave with your custommade bracelet. You may bring your own charm for your bracelet and you may also bring a stretch bracelet to repair (if possible, and within the 2-hour class duration).
Looking Up -- Confetti Art Quilt Class Instructor: Sally Manke Friday, June 10 1:00pm - 4:00pm $80 (Members $50) + $30 materials Create a bug’s eye view of nature with confetti cut fabrics “painted” on quilt backing. Experiment with layers and layers of tiny bits of batik, hand dyed, silk, and solid fabrics to create your work. Fussy cut tree trunks and branches are added before topping with a layer of tulle. Quilting threads embellish the art quilt with free motion stitching. Your piece will be ready to take home for quilting after class. Bring a photo to work from or borrow one from the instructor. SUPPLY LIST. NO SEWING MACHINE REQUIRED FOR CLASS WORK.
Fused Glass: 3 Garden Stakes Instructor: Debra Anton-Coburn Saturday, June 11 9:30am – 12:00pm $110 (Members $95) Enjoy a variety of colored sheets of glass
to select from as you cut glass and create a new work of art. Learn to make straight cuts, curves, and to use a grinder for extra design enhancement. And for extra fun, add crushed glass as a decorative element! All supplies included.
Fused Glass: Glass Wind Chime Instructor: Debra Anton-Coburn Saturday, June 11 1:30pm – 3:30pm $65 (Members $50) Enjoy a variety of colored sheets of glass to select from as you cut glass and create a new work of art. Learn to make straight cuts, curves, and to use a grinder for extra design enhancement. And for added fun, add crushed glass as a decorative element! All supplies included.
Beach Stone Jewelry Instructor: Janet Ryan Thursday, June 16 9:00am – 5:00pm $130 (Member $110) + $35 Materials Learn the basic skills in design, bezel making, soldering and stone setting to create your oneof-a-kind piece of jewelry. Design a ring with an adjustable ring setting. All skill levels are welcome; no experience is necessary. Students will complete their jewelry item in class and take it home. A detailed class handout is provided. Bring a sack lunch. SUPPLY LIST
How to Frame Instructor: Lauren Everett Finn Tuesday, June 21 10:00am – 12:30pm $50 (Members $35) Sometimes the things we want to frame are not a standard size. In this class, learn how to order custom framing online
Visual Arts and how to frame works on paper, canvas and wood panels. We will cover the measuring and ordering process and how to assemble the frames and correctly mount the artwork using both metal and wood frames, and discussing the advantages of each. Find out about an inexpensive yet tidy way to finish the edges of large canvases. You are welcome to bring something you need to frame so we can figure out exactly what you’ll need to order.
transparent glazes, negative painting, spattering, salt and various texture techniques, creating more depth in your paintings. Discover the importance of shapes and color blending, as well as the importance of your thought and breath. Explore techniques for painting landscapes/beaches, water/rivers, trees/rocks, skies and clouds. Two small paintings will be completed during the workshop. All supplies are provided by the instructor.
Letting Go: Wet-in-Wet Watercolor Workshop
Mono-Print to Multi-Print
Instructor: Adam VanHouten Wednesday and Thursday, June 22-23 9:30am - 4:00pm $155 (Members $120) Watercolor painting is an exciting art medium! Learn how to control the flow of pigment and water on paper while being open to the unexpected possibilities that make painting in watercolor a magical experience. Gain knowledge on how to flow washes, create exciting textures, and combine pigments to create interesting effects. Plan your painting in your sketchbook and “let go” on your watercolor paper. SUPPLY LIST
Instructor: Beth Bynum Saturday, June 25 10:00am - 3:00pm $95 (Members $65) In this class you can explore printmaking techniques including monotype, collagraphs, and experimental relief printing. Using these three techniques, find unlimited printmaking possibilities. Go from mono-prints to multiprints. Whether a beginner or a seasoned printmaker, or even just someone looking for a new creative adventure, this class is for you. SUPPLY LIST
Windsor Furniture
Instructor: David Abeel Monday – Wednesday, June 27-29 9:00am – 4:00pm Tall Stool: $250 Instructor: Susan Lingg (Members $225) Friday, June 24 Boot Bench: $250 1:00pm - 4:00pm (Members $225) $80 (Members $65) + Bench with Spindles and $10 materials Natural Edged Comb: This watercolor $350 (Members $325) workshop is for both Comb Back Side Chair: $350 (Members $325) beginners and intermediate painters. We will be Comb Back Arm-Chair: $425 (Members $395) looking at materials and how to set up for a Comb Back Rocker: $450 (Members $425) smooth transition between seeing and creating. Comb Back Settee: $550 (Members $525) A discussion on tools and supplies will give you Make an heirloom chair or bench this summer greater clarity on the possibilities of paint ready to serve you or a loved one in cottage or application unique to watercolor. Using a castle. Join this fun class and surprise yourself limited palette, study the techniques of layering as you master the tools and techniques of
Watercolor Workshop
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Visual Arts Windsor furniture making. Your heirloom will be well-engineered, comfortable, and styled to fit any décor. Projects will require two or three work days depending on the complexity of the project you choose. Skill Level: Beginner Advanced, all skill levels are welcome. Projects are designed to accommodate the strength, stamina and skills of the typical teen or adult.
Fiber Embellishment Class Instructor: Sally Manke Friday, July 8 1:00pm - 4:00pm $70 (Members $40) + $30 materials Add a spark of color, texture, and bling to your next art quilt, table runner, or fashion accessory. Learn multiple techniques using fibers and fabrics you already have in your stash to create flowers, headbands, hair clips, bags, wall decor, brooches, and baby room decor. You will use sari silk ribbon, specialty yarns, metallic thread, rickrack, ribbon, burlap, tee shirts, beads, buttons and so much more. Leave with an array of small, completed projects and the skills create more. NO SEWING MACHINE NEEDED FOR CLASS. SUPPLY LIST.
Acrylic 101 Instructor: Lauren Everett Finn Saturday, July 9 10:00am – 4:00pm $115 (Members $95) Come spend the day learning how to paint with the most versatile of mediums. First, experiment with different thicknesses of paint moving from brushing on very watery applications to thick impasto strokes with a palette knife. You’ll have a hands-on lesson, experimenting and playing with many techniques on different surfaces with different types of paint and mediums. The last part of class is devoted to completing a small painting using some of the things you have learned. 9
Dress in your paint clothes, bring your lunch and your can-do attitudes! All supplies are included.
Collage for the Outdoor Soul Instructor: Jessica Kovan Wednesday, July 13 10:00am – 4:00pm $130 (Members $110) Being outdoors brings a special awareness of beauty. In this class you will gain inspiration from the natural environment around us and engage emotions to create a mixed media collage. We will paint and sketch outdoors in the morning and then create mixed media artwork in the afternoon. Come ready to play!
Semi-Precious Jewelry Making Instructor: Steve Brunger Thursday, July 14 9:00am - 1:00pm Necklace $100 (Members $70) Bracelet $40 (Members $30) Earrings $30 (Members $25) Pendant $45 (Members $40) Repair Only $50 (Members $40) The instructor will provide the guidance, instructional material, tools, and materials to make a custom semi-precious piece of stone jewelry using a variety of jaspers, amazonite, and aquamarine semi-precious stones. *Full description on pg. 6
Semi-Precious Stretch Bracelet Instructor: Steve Brunger Thursday, July 14 2:00pm - 4:00pm One Bracelet with Charm $75 (Members $45) Two Bracelets with Charm $95 (Members $65) Repair Only $45 (Members $30) The instructor will provide the guidance, tools, and materials to make a custom bracelet using a variety of jaspers, amazonite, and aquamarine semi-precious stones. Full description on pg. 7
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Visual Arts Abstract Painting: From Materials to Meaning Instructor: Susan Thompson Tuesdays and Wednesdays, July 19-20; 26-27. 12:30pm - 3:30pm $144 (Members $120) This extended class includes four days of learning and experimenting with abstract painting suitable to any level. Review materials and methods and watch demonstrations with an emphasis on their different effects in abstract painting. Use quick-sketch and reflective writing exercises to help clarify your intention and approach to your painting. Learn about the formal elements of abstract painting, line, shape, form, color, and composition while you develop your own style of expression. Examples of abstract art will provide points for discussion and exploration of the many different meanings of art. Students will bring their own supplies. SUPPLY LIST.
Basics of Oil Instructor: Douglas David Thursday and Friday, July 21 and 22 9:30am - 3:30pm $375 (Members $325) This fun and informative workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting and get you painting simple and easy to understand objects in a short time. The class includes interesting and memorable discussions on all the basic elements of painting including, composition, massing, building form, light and shadow – and depending on your own style, knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are an incredible foundation for your painting, and whether a person who has never ever picked up a brush, a relatively new painter or a more accomplished. SUPPLY LIST.
Drawing Basics Instructor: Douglas David Saturday, July 23 9:30am - 4:00pm $125 (Members $110) This successful and simple one-day workshop on drawing will walk you through many of the “basics” of drawing. Whether a refresher or the first drawing class you have ever taken, it will make sense and help you have a better understanding of drawing. Developed by the many requests of painting students, Douglas has assembled all the basic areas of drawing and the things he thinks you need to know to be able to be more comfortable and a bit more confident in your drawing. Some of the basics of composition and general sketching to get shapes and proportions correct, massing in large shapes, simple easy to understand perspective for landscape/seascape, understanding and tackling the task of drawing the various ellipses on vases, pitchers, bowls and plates for floral/still lifes, point-of-view, contour line, figure and how to build into a streetscape and get the scale correct, and the checklist of what to look for when trouble shooting a painting and a drawing problem. SUPPLY LIST.
Seascapes, Beaches and Dunes in Oil Instructor: Douglas David Monday and Tuesday, July 25 and 26 9:30am - 3:30pm $375 (Members $325) Class will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to seascapes, beaches and dunes. Learn how to build the wave, capture the motion of the sea and better understand the colors in the sand. After the basics are covered, we will start by painting a wave and several seascapes, beaches and dunes in various atmospheric conditions throughout the 2 day workshop. For those who have studied with Douglas before, this overview of principles is always a good 10
Visual Arts review, and no matter what the subject, these principles are key, and new discussions and tips are added each season. Each day’s demo will include simple discussions on composition, massing, building form, light and shadow, near and far, capturing and developing atmospheric distance, and depending on your own style, knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts his work entails. SUPPLY LIST.
Revision Strategies for Writers Instructor: Steven Veatch Saturday, July 30 9:30am - 11:30am $45 (Members $25) Revision is “re-seeing” a piece of writing from a fresh, critical perspective. This part of the writing process is where good writing becomes great. Revision involves making major changes to a document’s content, structure, and organization. It is making sure that everything fits the purpose of the document. It is looking at the organization of paragraphs and their relation to one another. It might also be necessary to move sentences or paragraphs from one part of the text to another. As a last step in the revision process, the writer decides if there are parts of his or her work that can be eliminated, ranging from words, sentences, paragraphs, to entire pages.
Two Day Plein Air Workshop Instructor: Mark E. Mehaffey AWS-DF, NWS Tuesday and Wednesday, August 9 and 10 9:00am – 4:00pm $250 (Members $225) This will be a fun outdoor painting experience. Weather permitting, we will have an outdoor morning and afternoon demonstration in acrylic
and or watercolor followed by plenty of personal painting time with both group and individual instruction. There will be some classroom demonstrations and discussions, but you will spend most time outdoors, so please dress accordingly and make sure to wear comfortable shoes. Be sure that you can carry whatever supplies you bring to paint with. Learn to arrange shapes eliminating unnecessary elements to get to your visual story, value control, atmosphere/mood and color. This workshop is appropriate for intermediate to advanced Plein Air painters. Beginning Plein Air painters may also attend if they are familiar with their materials. SUPPLY LIST
Watercolor & Gouache! Paint Birdhouse Flowers Instructor: Cedar Kindy Thursday, August 11 9:00am – Noon $65 (Members $55) In this workshop every painting will be different. Although a birdhouse and picket fence will be transferred, you will choose the shapes and colors of the flowers. Paint the larger background shapes step-by-step in transparent watercolor. Then with gouche or opaque watercolor, paint in flower details, the picket fence and make any changes. This fun and intuitive class is great for beginners. All Supplies Included.
Watercolor (with Pastel)! Paint the Michigan Shoreline Instructor: Cedar Kindy Thursday, August 11 1:00pm – 4:00pm $65 (Members $55) This is a perfect class for beginning and experienced watercolorists. Learn basic watercolor techniques and how to paint a landscape from background to foreground. Explore brushwork that suggests
Visual Arts trees and dune grasses. as Learn how to accent your final painting with pastels. No experience required: class is presented with step-by-step diagrams. All Supplies Included.
Journal Pages
Repair Only $45 (Members $30) The instructor will provide the guidance, tools, and materials to make a custom bracelet using a variety of jaspers, amazonite, and aquamarine semi-precious stones. *Full description on pg. 7
Instructor: Leslie Hamp Friday, August 12 10:00am – 4:00pm $95 (Members $85) Have you ever wanted to start an art journal only to find the idea so overwhelming that you never got started? What goes on a page? How do you blend words and images? What tools are needed? When is a page finished? Will it be good enough? In this workshop you’ll discover how to create journal pages with colorful backgrounds that are overlaid with words, images, stencils, marks, and mixed media elements. You’ll also learn powerful journaling techniques for selfawareness, creative expression, and resilience. No rules, no special talent, and no experience required!
Watercolor & Gouache! Paint the Frankfort Lighthouse
Semi-Precious Jewelry Making
Instructor: Cedar Kindy Thursday, August 18 1:00pm – 4:00pm $65 (Members $55) Learn different techniques for painting rocks, crashing waves, and coastal pines of the Upper Peninsula. No experience is necessary as instruction is step -by-step, and easy to follow. This is a good class for experienced painters because it explores unique approaches and emphasizes simplicity. All Supplies Included.
Instructor: Steve Brunger Wednesday, August 17 9:00am - 1:00pm Necklace $100 (Members $70) Bracelet $40 (Members $30) Earrings $30 (Members $25) Pendant $45 (Members $40) Repair Only $50 (Members $40) The instructor will provide the guidance, instructional material, tools, and materials to make a custom semi-precious piece of stone jewelry using a variety of jaspers, amazonite, and aquamarine semi-precious stones. *Full description on pg. 6
Semi-Precious Stretch Bracelet Instructor: Steve Brunger August 17 2:00pm - 4:00pm One Bracelet with Charm $75 (Members $45) Two Bracelets with Charm $95 (Members $65)
Instructor: Cedar Kindy Thursday, August 18 9:00am – Noon $65 (Members $55) Artists have painted lighthouses throughout the ages. The Frankfort Breaker is iconic to the area. In this workshop you will learn basic watercolor techniques. Stepby-step you can explore wet on wet, lifting out, wet on dry, masking, and dry brush. We will accent the lighthouse, seagulls and wave in gouache (opaque watercolor). Learn the basic formula for painting any landscape in watercolor. No experience necessary. All Supplies Included.
Watercolor! Paint the Rocky Coast
Watercolor Workshop Instructor: Susan Lingg Friday, August 19 1:00pm - 4:00pm $80 (Members $65) + $10 materials This watercolor workshop is for both beginners and intermediate painters. We will be looking at materials and how to set up for a smooth 12
Visual Arts transition between seeing and creating. A discussion on tools and supplies will give you greater clarity on the possibilities of paint application unique to watercolor. Using a limited palette, study the techniques of layering transparent glazes, negative painting, spattering, salt and various texture techniques, creating more depth in your paintings. Discover the importance of shapes and color blending, as well as the importance of your thought and breath. Explore techniques for painting landscapes/beaches, water/rivers, trees/rocks, skies and clouds. All supplies are provided by the instructor.
Collage for the Soul Instructor: Jessica Kovan Thursday, August 25 10:00am – 4:00pm $130 (Members $110) Join Jessica Kovan in this fast paced one day workshop to learn new and experimental ways of expressing yourself through mixed media layering techniques. Bring personal writings, cards, ephemera to cut up and collage as a base layer and let the intuitive process begin! The focus of the workshop will be on gaining a sense of freedom and spontaneity in your art while learning a bit about yourself in the process. Working in mixed media involves gluing materials to a surface to create a unique work of art. It is fun, thought provoking, intuitive and non-threatening. We will incorporate drawing, painting, smudging, stamping, tissue paper, and old paintings. Composition, color, texture, and content will all be discussed.
Mixed Media Flower Art Quilt Class Instructor: Sally Manke Friday, August 26 10:00am - 4:00pm $100 (Members $70) + $30 materials 13
Bring your flower garden to life as you experiment with two art techniques in one quilt: InkTense Pencils and confetti cut batiks. Capture the subtle colors and texture of flower petals with InkTense Colored Pencils on a fabric background; then add a punch of color with tiny pieces of batik and hand dyed fabrics. Use novelty quilting threads to complete your art quilt. SUPPLY LIST.
Semi-Precious Jewelry Making Instructor: Steve Brunger Wednesday September 7 9:00am - 1:00pm Necklace $100 (Members $70) Bracelet $40 (Members $30) Earrings $30 (Members $25) Pendant $45 (Members $40) Repair Only $50 (Members $40) The instructor will provide the guidance, instructional material, tools, and materials to make a custom semi-precious piece of stone jewelry using a variety of jaspers, amazonite, and aquamarine semi-precious stones. Full description on pg. 6
Semi-Precious Stretch Bracelet Instructor: Steve Brunger Wednesday September 7 2:00pm - 4:00pm One Bracelet with Charm $75 (Members $45) Two Bracelets with Charm $95 (Members $65) Repair Only $45 (Members $30) The instructor will provide the guidance, tools, and materials to make a custom bracelet using a variety of jaspers, amazonite, and aquamarine semi-precious stones. Full description on pg. 7
Explore the Rich World of Gouache Instructor: Joan Richmond Thursday, September 22 9:00am - 3:00pm $110 (Members $95)
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Visual Arts This one-day workshop will give you the opportunity to explore the versatile qualities of gouache. Gouache, pronounced “gwash,” is a chroma-rich, opaque, water-based medium that lends itself to a wide range of possibilities for painting on paper with easy clean up. You will investigate mixing colors from a limited palette, and experiment with layers. All levels of experience are welcome. Demonstrations, one-on-one instruction, and critiques will be included.
From Art Journal to Canvas Instructor: Jessica Kovan Monday – Wednesday, September 26 – 28 10:00am – 4:00pm $390 (Members $330) Ever wonder how to incorporate art journaling into your creative practice? Art journals are a place to draw, plan, dream, respond to life, test new colors, tools or materials, practice new techniques, try out concepts and compositions, problem solve, AND plan larger works. In this fast paced, multi-level workshop, gain tips, techniques, ideas, and courage, with laughter and instruction in both art journaling and traditional mixed media painting. Through demonstrations, candid conversation, and individual time, Jessica will share her painting style and the versatility of working with acrylics and mixed media. Come ready to make your own journal, choose your own focus, experiment, work deeply, paint larger, learn, and share. SUPPLY LIST
Coffee, Tea, and Creativity: Find Your Own Personal Style Instructor: Jessica Kovan Thursdays November 3, 10, 17, December 1 10:00am – Noon
$130 (Members $110) Discover your creative self in this unique class! Learn to personalize your drawing or painting style while unleashing your creativity. This class will explore a variety of approaches to help students find their own sources of art and inspiration. It is not a class about being shown a way of doing art but instead discovering your own way. Through a variety of hands-on activities and weekly homework assignments you will think about and discuss how and why you paint what you paint, while also listening to and getting to know your own artistic voice. Supplies needed: A blank journal, pencil, and a readiness to explore.
Using Procreate to Make Your Painting Better - A Beginner's Guide Instructor: Lauren Everett Finn On Demand Class: this class can be purchased at any time allowing students to learn at their own pace and when it is convenient for them. Once registered, students will receive an email with class content. $18 (Members $15) The Procreate app is a powerful tool, and is the perfect method to quickly and easily figure out what’s wrong with your in-process paintings. Using your iPad and your finger (or the apple pencil), you can design your way out of trouble. It’s a relaxing, creative, and efficient way to bump your paintings up to the next level. Once you’ve figured the problem areas out digitally, then you can execute the changes with confidence. You need no prior experience with Procreate, class will start at the very beginning and walk you through. SUPPLY LIST
Culinary Arts Soups for All Seasons Instructor: Jim Voltz Tuesday, July 12 2:00pm – 4:00pm $55 (Members $45) + $10 fee Chef Jim Voltz returns with one of our most popular cooking classes, “Soups For All Seasons”. Chef Jim will demonstrate three new soup recipes sure to please any crowd. This class will show home cooks how to take advantage of local fresh produce, no matter what the season, and to create wonderfully flavorful soups. You will have a chance to sample the dishes, and go home with great new ideas and a copy of Chef Jim Voltz’s cookbook.
imparted tidbits of both food and technique. She has offered classes in her home supporting various organ izations’ fundraising efforts including POMH Auxiliary, P.E.O. and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Pat joined the Oliver Art Center’s Culinary class offerings in September 2013. World travelled Sarah Sheafor grew up eating her mother’s home cooking which included curries, chappatis, dal, Basmati rice and vari ous chutneys. Her tastes and skills have expanded with travel all over India as well as experimenting with numerous cookbook recipes. She now outcooks Pat.
Your Kitchen Practice Series
Instructor: Lauren McLain Tuesdays, June - September 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm $55 (Members $45) for each class Join Lauren for an evening of enjoyment in Jim earned a “chef” designation from Le Cordon Bleu the preparation and Culinary School in Paris. He continued his training at process of creating a the Dallas Culinary Academy, where he was also a meal. Learn about how sous chef and assistant teacher, and later, attended to cook in a way that is the Grand Rapids Culinary Institute for additional training. He is now in his fifth season of Dinner on the good for the body and Porch Cooking Classes and has published three cook soul: the preparation, books. planning and choreography for the Insta-Pot Indian Cooking chef that is you, includ Instructor: Pat and Sarah Sheafor ing thoughtful consider Wednesday, September 7 ation of the flavor and 2:00pm - 4:00 pm energy that you create $55 (Members $45) with ingredients your body craves. Speed seems to be the June 7- Appetizers for the Throat Chakra essence of today’s July 5 - Protein and the Crown Chakra cooking. For example, August 2 - Sides of the Solar Plexus Chakra Insta-Pots make Indian September 6 – Baking to the Heart Chakra Cooking take minutes Lauren, a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT200) in vs the three days rec Vinyasa based methodologies, pursued her certifica tion from Core Power Yoga in Chicago, after receiving ommended for Dal her Master of Science in Human Resources from Loy Makani. Sarah and Pat will demonstrate ola University Chicago. As a home chef, she cooks and techniques for three quick and delicious curries/ teaches from a repertoire learned through a tradition dals (lentils), with some preprepared and at of celebration in family shared meals, using her knowledge in yogic wellness to enhance the energy least one cooked in the Insta-Pot during class. and nutrition in the making and enjoyment of each Pandemic dependent, participants will fix a dish. Lauren guides from a respect for learning and chutney and/or fruit salad and enjoy a tasting individuality, in relationship to mindset. She has been meal before the end of the session. You’ll have teaching to the local and resort community since 2015 and leads a dynamic approach in invitation to recipes to take home with you. class offerings. To support health, wellness, activity and an enjoyed life; Lauren invites a yoga practice, Pat Sheafor enjoys cooking and eating and loves to and ‘kitchen practice’, that enhances a centered and teach about the cuisine of village India where she welcomed awareness. grew up. Pat remembers one of her favorite places being the kitchen where Asa, the family cook, 15
Ceramics The Studio
Introduction to Clay Sessions
The Oliver Art Center ceramic studio is a lightfilled room that looks out on Lake Michigan with a large garage door that is often open during the summer. The studio is equipped with eight ce ramic wheels, slab roller, two large worktables, pug mill, and two electric kilns, a separate glaze area and additional outdoor work space for the summer months.
Instructor: Steve Kline $115 (Members $90) + $10 lab fee Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm April 20 - June 1 June 8 - July 20 July 27 - September 7 September 15 October 26 November 2 December 14 These classes are an introduction to the ce ramic wheel and hand building with clay. The challenge of simple forms, cups, and bowls will lead to more complex forms with more parts (i.e. teapots with spout, lid and handle, or lid ded jars with feet). Participants may work at their own pace and explore the wheel as a tool to create shapes or work on hand-built forms or follow a personal direction. Price includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, and firings. Additional clay available for purchase. Sessions run for 8 weeks and repeat every other month.
Year-Round Open Studio Instructor: Steve Kline Thursdays, 3:30pm – 6:30pm April 21 - June 2 June 9 - July 21 July 28 - September 8 September 15 - October 27 November 3 - December 15 $115 (Members $90) + $10 lab fee This open studio format is designed to give the community broad access to the ceramic facility. Each session is three hours on Thursdays for six weeks. Students have 8 weeks to use their 6week purchased sessions. Sessions start every other month. All skill levels are welcome. Ex plore making vessels, tiles, sculpture with slabs, or work on the wheel. Open Studio is loosely organized to allow personal growth and discovery. Assis tance in problem solving for a suc cess is offered in any direction you might be interest ed in. Price in cludes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, and firings.
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Oliverart.org Studio Guidelines: • Students have up to 4 weeks to pick up fin ished projects; anything left after 30 days will be disposed of. • Registration is required - once the sign up deadline has lapsed, students should wait for the next session.
Instructor Steve Kline made a name for himself as an artist in Louisiana, making monumental sculptures for public and commercial spaces. His works can be found at Armstrong Park in New Orleans, Tulane University, a public playground in New Orleans, and other locations. He and his family recently returned to Northern Michigan and have completed renovation work on their studio.
Youth Programming Elements of Art Instructor: Meg Louwsma Mondays and Tuesdays; every other Wednesday June 27 - August 17 10:00 am - Noon FREE - thanks to the Sally Guzowski Family Foundation Supplies are provided by OAC. Ages 7 and up. All artists have the same elements of art with which to work. All the art in the world is done with one or more of these elements. Meg will focus on the different elements of art in each class where she will present several art projects in a mix of mediums for your student to try. Lessons also include art history, famous artists and art movements, and lots of fun! Meg is a long-time art instructor and studio artist specializing in fabric surface design and printmaking. She was the lead art instructor for OAC's elementary outreach art and dance program, MOSAIC, for 15 years. She currently serves as the Youth Education Coordinator at OAC.
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Creative Space and Library Perfect for that rainy day or Saturday morning when you are looking for something to do with the kids. There are different activities for kids of all ages including artist curated, self -guided art projects, puzzles, games, and books. The Creative Space is open during our regular gallery hours. There is no charge and everyone is welcome!
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Class Policy and Information 2022 Class Policy - including possible COVID-19 Restrictions Cancellations: Courses and workshops are cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met. If a course is cancelled by the art center, the center makes eve ry attempt to inform students and offers a full refund or credit towards another course. If a student must withdraw from a class, a refund less a $10 processing fee will be issued if cancellation is received at least one week prior to the first day of class*. Withdrawals in less than one week or “no shows” will not be eligible for a refund*. Payment is due in full at the time of registration.
*this does not apply to cancellations caused by COVID-19 Materials/Supplies: Some courses require a materials fee and/or supplies. Material fees, if any, are due at time of registration. Supply lists will be sent upon request and are available on the website. Participants are responsible for their own lunch and/or snacks. Day-long classes generally include time for a lunch break, so sack lunches are encouraged. Use of Oliver Art Center’s kitchen is allowed, but limited to use of refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. COVID-19: masks could be required from every visitor to the art center (regardless of vaccination status); social distancing may be observed. You are asked NOT to attend class if you are expe riencing any symptoms related to COVID or if you have been ex posed to someone with COVID-19. Contact our staff at (231) 352-4151 or info@oliverart.org. 18
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Instructor Biographies Abeel, David: For 20 years, David Abeel has been crafting and teaching Windsor furniture in his free time, which provides a great escape from his day job managing and fundraising for various nonprofit causes, most recently Benzie Area Christian Neighbors. David offers classes at the Home Shop of John Wilson Oval Shaker Box Maker in Charlotte, Michigan, as well as chair making classes in Northern Michigan. Anton-Coburn, Debra: Debra Coburn graduated from Kendall School of Art & Design and went on to open her own awardwinning graphic design company, which she ran for ten years. During that time, she enjoyed teaching on weekends, which lead to her pursuing teaching certification through Central Michigan University, followed by a Master’s degree. A new inspiration occurred about 10 years ago when Debra went out to Portland, Oregon, and learned about glass fusing. She pro ceeded to attend workshops North Carolina, Upstate New York, and Florida to fine tune her glass fusing skills. Eventually, she decided to leave a full-time teaching position to branch out on her own as a glass fusion teacher and artist. Her work as an artist keeps her creative fires lit and empowers Debra to show her work at art galleries and at art festivals, while teach ing gives her the opportunity to watch the awe and wonder of students seeking a new medium of expression. Brunger, Steve: Steve has 15 years’ experience making jewelry with Petoskey and beach glass. He works in art shows from March to December and belongs to two farmer market organi zations. His state business license is called Point Betsie Crea tions and he is from East Lansing, Michigan. Bynum, Beth: After graduating from Kingsley Area Schools, she attended Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City and graduated from Central Michigan University with a B.S. in Elementary Education. Her first teaching job was with the Bureau of Indian Affairs at Teec Nos Pos, Arizona, on the Nava jo Reservation. She returned to Michigan in 1976, and joined Buckley Community Schools, teaching 5th grade, 5/6th grade Science, 3/4/5th grade reading and writing, art, and comput ers. When not creating art, Beth enjoys reading, gardening, working on her house, teaching, and traveling. Her love of travel has taken her around the world, to Japan, India, Greece, Europe, and recently to Canada, Paris, and cross-country to see the redwoods. David, Douglas: Douglas David has painted his way across the country, capturing the beauty and spirit of the things he loves-tranquil country landscapes; sunrises and sunsets on his fa vorite beaches; a simple pitcher of spring lilacs or peonies; a lemon, lime, or a slice of watermelon on a checked tablecloth. Paintings that reflect comfort, warmth, meaning, and simplici ty reflect everything important to him--his close-knit family, life-long friendships, creatively fulfilling work, and giving his best. A recipient of numerous regional and national awards and honors, Douglas’ teaching is a way of giving back and sharing some of his journey with those who choose to study with him. Finn, Lauren: Lauren Everett Finn creates colorful acrylic and mixed media paintings depicting a wide variety of subjects, both real and imagined. She’s currently working on a series of 200 bouquet paintings, but likes to work on abstracts as well, for the variety and the challenge. Lauren also enjoys teaching painting classes and workshops. She says, “There’s nothing like seeing painters learn something new. I love the energy of a classroom. All that creativity swirling around is inspiring!” Lauren creates in her home studio on Big Platte Lake in Honor, Michigan, and is represented by Synchronicity in Glen Arbor and Tvedten Gallery in Harbor Springs. Gianola, Ron: Ron was born in Detroit in 1950, drew from an early age, attended Detroit’s premier magnet Cass Technical High School and the Art School of the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts, later known as Center for Creative Studies, study
ing Industrial Design, Drawing, and Painting, and worked throughout the state as an artist and designer. “I grew up in the working-class manufacturing cyclone of 1950's De troit. Painting called me as a mythic vocation embodying the essential mystery and spiritual beauty of nature and the hu man psyche. My paintings are the result of my over fifty-year long experience with the Art Spirit, pursuing the possibilities of a personal transformative vision, engaging emotion, expres sion, and the poetry of visual music. Rather than depict the specific, I work in a more personal, poetic manner using a harmony of forms from observed, created, and remembered sources in their own beautiful color universe. I paint with enough content that the mind and imagination are pleased and with enough literal image that the eye is also satisfied. Hamp, Leslie: Leslie leads immersion workshops that blend the visual journaling and soulful exploration. She is a Master Coach, Journal to the Self Instructor and author of Create the Life you Crave and its companion Beautiful Journal. In her free time, you will find her immersed in art journaling, audio story telling, and crafting her own standup paddleboard. Hawley, Peggy: Peggy Hawley holds the Master of Fine Arts degree in painting from The American University in Washing ton, D.C. She taught art to adults and children in the Washing ton area before moving to Frankfort. Her oils and oil pastels of landscapes, marine scenes, still-life, and interiors are in indi vidual and corporate collections and may be seen in local galleries as well as in her home studio. Hayes, Eleonora: “I have been painting and drawing since childhood. In Europe I learned how to draw and paint like the old masters. In USA I was introduced to the contemporary methods and theory. Thus, earning my MFA in painting and drawing. My works have been shown in museums, colleges, universities, and galleries. In my works I am juxtaposing the realistic and the dreamlike, integrating contrasting criteria: objective and subjective expression. Living in Northern Michi gan for about 12 years drew me into the beauty and serenity of the surroundings. I am mostly painting special places where I find peace. I am showing this through the materials and tech niques of art what I feel and how important nature is to me.I also have been teaching art classes for kids and adults for 20 years in various organizations. Some of them include CMU, MMCC, Midland center for art, Crooked Tree Art Center and College for Kids, TCAPS.” Kindy, Cedar: Janet ”Cedar” Kindy has been painting for over 30 years. She is passionate about watercolor and changing its bad rap about being a difficult medium. Using her teaching format, anyone can paint a successful watercolor. A graduate of the American Academy of Art in Chicago, she has studied with master watercolorists Irving Shapiro, Nita Engles, Alvaro Castagnet, and painted with Gorden MacKenzie. Her watercol or, “Jersey Dunes”, was a finalist in the Artists’ Magazine 2015 Annual Competition. Kovan, Jessica: Jessica is a mixed media artist and educator. Her art is characterized as thoughtful, conceptual, and layered. Working in acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, and collage, she creates layers, colors, patterns and texture that help convey emotions and personal stories. Jessica believes art is an indi vidual journey and creativity should be personal, playful, and insightful. Her overall teaching philosophy is to help students enjoy the process. With a PhD in adult education, and as an Artist Educator for Golden Acrylics and as a Silver Brush Educa tor, Jessica combines her love for painting with her love for teaching. Her work has been exhibited in galleries throughout the U.S. and can be found in numerous publications including “Incite 3 & 4: The best of Mixed Media”, “Art Journal Kickstart er”, and “Begin Again: Creative Responses to Poetry” among others.
Lim, L.C.: Award-winning artist Lesa Chittenden ‘L.C.’ Lim uses her creative spirit to compose images that reflect the pro found beauty of nature and our earth. She brings sensitivity and insight to her paintings which bridges abstraction and representation. Lim’s work is intensely poetic – a few spare trees, a moon or sun, snow , perhaps a small slash of brilliant color or water -- Like an author uses words sparingly in a poem to create a mood or metaphor - not detailing every thought or action, Lim doesn’t paint every leaf or twig, but rather lets the viewer bring to the work their own vision to fill in the gaps. There is a softness, a quiet beauty about her oeuvre that calms the mind and strengthens one’s tie to the natural world. Lingg, Susan: Susan Lingg was born and raised in Michigan, spending vacation time on the big waters of Lake Michigan and small lakes and studying art along the way. She is a selftaught, intuitive painter. Her first art show was a clothesline exhibit at the age of eight. Susan has been exhibiting her work at art fairs, festivals, libraries, universities, government buildings, and galleries since 1982. She teaches watercolor and handmade paper through various institutions and pri vately. Susan is artist/owner of Watercolors and Oils by Susan studio snuggled in the foothills of the Smoky Moun tains, as well as the Country Framer, a custom picture frame shop and gallery in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Manke, Sally: Since childhood, Sally has harbored an affinity for creativity and fabric, creating her first pattern on newspa per and sewing her first garment on a Singer Featherweight around the age of 8. One undergraduate degree in home economics, a master’s degree in art, and a 25-year career teaching art and life skills later, Sally’s perfect day is still one spent in her home studio with fabric spread far and wide, where ideas and possibilities to create abound. Sally enjoys crafting traditional quilts, coiled rope baskets and all forms of fiber art, but her passion is art quilts. She particularly enjoys confetti quilts that unite color and texture using precise quilting skills and artistic creativity. Thousands and thou sands of bits of batik fabric are “painted” on quilt batting and backing before quilting to stabilize and add fine details. Sal ly’s work has been featured at juried quilt shows throughout the U.S including the American Quilter’s Society shows and International Quilt Festival. Her innumerable awards include a blue ribbon at QuiltWeek in Paducah, Kentucky - ostensibly the Red Carpet of quilt guild shows - and a Red Hot Best nod as Northern Michigan’s Best Visual Artist in 2016. She enjoys sharing her expertise through trunk shows, classes, and workshops at quilt shops and guilds. Mehaffey, Mark: Internationally recognized artist Mark E Mehaffey is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society; Dolphin Fellow, the National Watercolor Society, Watercolor USA Honor Society, the Transparent Watercolor Society of America; Signature Life Member - and Distin guished Master, Watercolor West, the Rocky Mountain Watermedia Society, the Louisiana Watercolor Society; Sig nature Life Member, the International Society of Experi mental Artists, Signature Life Member and the International Society of Acrylic Painters. He has won major awards in juried exhibitions internationally including the Silver Medal of Honor (twice) and the Arches Paper Co Award from the American Watercolor Society, the Beverly Green Memorial Purchase Award from the National Watercolor Society, M. Grumbacher Gold Medal, the Skyledge Award from TWSA, Biennial Award from the 2010 Shanghai Zhoujiajiao Interna tional Biennial Watercolor Exhibition, Best of Show from the San Diego Watercolor Society and guest artist for the Salon De L’Aquarelle 2015, Antwerp, Belgium. He wrote “Creative Watercolor Workshop”, published in 2005. Mark’s latest book, ‘En Plein Air Acrylic’, Walter Foster Publisher was re leased in 2019. . His work is included in the permanent collections at the Neville Public Museum, Green Bay, Wiscon
sin, the Muskegon Museum of Art, , the National Watercolor Museum of Mexico City, Mexico, Quanhua Watercolor Art Gallery, Zhoujiajiao, China and the Dachong Art Gallery, Zhongshan, China. Richmond, Joan: Joan Richmond, a graduate of the Art Acade my of Cincinnati and holding an MFA from the University of Notre Dame, taught painting for 10 years at Northwestern Michigan College and continues to instruct drawing and painting workshops. Richmond works both in open air-Michigan, Ireland, Canada, Italy—and her studio in Traverse City. She exhibits regionally, is represented in Midwest cor porate collections, and has served at several residencies including visiting artist at the American Academy in Rome the winter of 2015, 2016, and 2020. Ryan, Janet: Janet creates unique jewelry pieces using Ster ling Silver, mixed metals, beach stones, authentic beach glass, and other natural stones. She started collecting stones and beach glass along the Lake Michigan shoreline as a child and began creating and selling jewelry in 2005. In addition to designing and creating jewelry, Janet teaches Metalsmithing and jewelry workshops in art centers in and around Leelanau County. She co-teaches the Silversmithing class for the Grand Traverse Rock and Mineral Club and was invited by the Inter national Society of Experimental Artists to teach at their Summer 2021 Annual Symposium on Mackinac Island. Thompson, Susan: Susan is an artist and painter living in the serene woods of northern Michigan where she maintains a studio and full-time art practice. Susan gravitated to abstract art during her teen years in the early 70s, just outside of D.C. where she enjoyed lots of opportunities to view art at major museums and galleries. She began developing her expres sive, abstract style as she completed a BFA in painting at VCU in Richmond, VA in 1977. She received an M.A. in Art Therapy at The University of Illinois Chicago, 1985. She pursued a career in mental health counseling and a private psychother apy practice while continuing to paint and exhibit in the Chicago area. Since moving to Michigan her work has been exhibited in Chicago, Illinois, Muskegon, Ann Arbor, Glen Arbor, Frankfort, and Petoskey. Her abstract oil paintings and multi media work invite the viewer into a wordless experi ence of a “half-remembered” life where special ambiguity, sensuality, and transience are at once beautiful and melan choly. VanHouten, Adam: Adam VanHouten has worked with a wide variety of art media, currently focusing on watercolor, acrylic and oil Painting. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Painting and Art Education from Western Michigan University and a master’s in education from Michigan State University. He currently is a full-time visual art instructor for Traverse City Area Public Schools, adjunct painting instructor at NMC, and teaches a variety of workshops and classes for adults. Born and raised in Traverse City, he is an artist with a commitment to both sharing his learning through teaching and advocating for the expansion and growth of the visual arts in Northern Michigan. Veatch, Steven: A native of Denver, Colorado, and resident of the Pikes Peak area, Steven is a well-known author whose publishing credits include chapters to three different nonfic tion books, numerous essays, newspaper and magazine articles, and poems. Veatch received an MS in Earth Science. Wernet, Wendy: Starting out as a photographer, Wendy began taking art classes and found encaustic art completely by accident. She immediately became intrigued with the medium. There were so many endless techniques, that to this day, she is still discovering new possibilities. Her crea tions typically involve either abstract or landscape themes. Wendy has been in several juried exhibitions across Michi gan, had a solo show in April 2017, and teaches begin ning classes.
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