Art Workshop Schedule for Winter-Spring 2013

Now you can keep up to date on all my course offerings by clicking on the Art Classes tab at the top of my blog!
 
Here is the list of art workshops and classes I'm offering this Winter-Spring 2013 season at The Visual Arts Center of Richmond and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Studio School. Click on the name of the workshop to be directed to the course page and/or a link to online registration.

The Visual Arts Center of Richmond

1812 West Main Street, Richmond, VA 23220

(804) 353-0094

You may register for classes online or by phone.

VMFA Studio School

2911-15 Grove Avenue (across from VMFA)

at the corner of Sheppard Street, Richmond, VA 23220

(804) 367-0816

For Spring classes, mail-in registration begins Jan 2 and phone-in registration begins Jan 22.
Note that Fall students are given the opportunity to register early. Find detailed registration info here.

Gelatin Printmaking Postcard Workshop

Beginners

Saturday, January 26
12 – 4 pm

at The Visual Arts Center of Richmond

Create one-of-a-kind postcards using gelatin slabs as your printing surface. Experiment in a no-mistakes atmosphere, working with hand-cut stencils and found objects such as lace, string, and leaves to create colorful patterns and texture. Then make a simple book structure to store your prints. Have fun with this loose, surprising approach to printmaking. All materials will be provided.

Linocuts – Exploring Color and Pattern

All Levels

6 Wednesdays
January 30 – March 6
6:30 – 9 pm

at The Visual Arts Center of Richmond

Discover the fun of printing in color using a spontaneous approach. Carve a few background patterns to print in different colors and combinations, and then print a strong final image on top to bring it all together. Learn the basics of design, carving, printing, and paper selection. All tools and materials will be provided for the first class, but you may need to bring your own papers for subsequent classes.

Dream Book Workshop

All levels

2 Saturdays

February 16 & 23

10 – 4 pm each day

at the VMFA Studio School

Image Coming Soon!

Experiment with printmaking, bookbinding, and the written word in a fun, no-pressure atmosphere. Using dreams as inspiration and with guidance from the instructor, students make monotypes, collages, and found poetry using words cut from old books.

Paper Bead Jewelry Workshop

Beginners

Saturday, March 2

10 – 4 pm

at the VMFA Studio School

This workshop teaches you to create fun and funky jewelry from decorative and recycled papers, such as magazines, newspapers, and wallpaper. Simply cut paper into strips and roll it into beads or experiment with some simple techniques for origami jewelry. Using yarn, thread, beads, and vintage buttons, students assemble their creations into necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. Tools and materials for simple beading provided. If you want to get fancy, bring your own findings, accent beads, and wire.

Printmaking Lab – Independent Projects

Intermediate

4 Thursdays
April 4 – 25
6:30 – 9 pm

at The Visual Arts Center of Richmond

If you have prior experience with printmaking methods produced on the etching press, such as linocut, collagraph and monotype, this is your opportunity to carve out some work time, receive artistic and technical input, and experiment with new ideas. Demonstrations will be provided according to the needs of students. Some materials and tools provided.

Zine Sampler: Creative Self-Publishing

Beginners 

2 Saturdays
April 20 & 27
12 – 4 pm, each day

at The Visual Arts Center of Richmond

Creativity + everyday materials + photocopier = ZINE! A zine is like a magazine, but its content is only limited by your imagination. We’ll experiment with several exercises – some silly, some serious – merging art and writing to jog the mind and fill the pages. We’ll discuss how to generate content, design pages, and produce and distribute zines. You’ll leave with a copy of a collaborative zine and ideas for starting your next one!