*to register, send an email to artwithaubrey@gmail.com or call 765-237-9002*
Optical Illusion Drawing - a study of Yaacov Agam
Yaacov Agam is an Israeli sculptor and experimental artist best known for his contributions to optical and kinetic art. Artists will study the incredible art of Agam and create their own optical illusion using 2-3 of their own original drawings/paintings.
Tuesdays August 29- Sept 19 or
Thursdays August 31-Sept 21
9:00-10:00 am
Fees = $36 For artists 5 years and older
Heliographic Prints - a study of Henri Matisse
Sun Painting or Heliographic Art is a process whereby certain fabric paints are applied to fabric and while still wet, objects like stencils, leafs, feathers etc are placed onto the wet fabric. It is then placed in the sun. the outlines of the objects are transferred to the fabric.
Artists will study the cut paper works of Matisse and use them as inspiration for their own cut paper stencils to create prints on canvas.
Tuesdays August 29- Sept 19
Thursdays August 31-Sept 21
10:15-11:15 am
Fees = $36 For artists 5 years and older
Session II
Clear Scratch Art Drawing - a study of M.C. Escher
Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972) is one of the world's most famous graphic artists. His art is enjoyed by millions of people all over the world. During his lifetime he made 448 lithographs, woodcuts and wood engravings and over 2000 drawings and sketches. We will study Escher's work and create our own art work using clear scratch art paper giving it the look of a woodcut print!
Tuesdays September 26- October 17
Thursdays Sept 28 - October 19
9:00-10:00 am
Fees = $36 For artists 5 years and older
Paper Pulp Painting - a study of Denise Fleming
Denise Fleming won a Caldecott Honor for In the Small, Small Pond. She is the author and illustrator of over twenty picture books. Her illustrations are colorful paintings she creates by painting with paper pulp. In this class, artists will design and create their own paper pulp painting using tissue papers.
Tuesdays September 26- October 17
Thursdays Sept 28 - October 19
10:15-11:15 am
Fees = $36 For artists 5 years and older
Session III
Ball Point Engraving Drawing
An engraving is a design that is worked into a surface using tools that create recessed, cut, or carved lines. The first engravings were created by stone-age artists on eggshells, bones, and rocks. In this class we will use a low tech method to create an engraving on illustration board as well as layers of color.
Tuesdays October 24- November 14
Thursdays October 26- November 16
9:00-10:00 am
Fees = $36 For artists 5 years and older
Textile Painting - a study of Batik
The art of decorating cloth in this way, using wax and dye, has been practiced for centuries. In Java, Indonesia, batik is part of an ancient tradition, and some of the finest batik cloth in the world is still made there.
Students will study way these beautiful textiles are created in Indonesia and then create a design of their own that will be transferred to fabric using glue rather than wax. Students will paint their fabric and then wash out the glue leaving them with a one of a kind wall hanging.
Students will study way these beautiful textiles are created in Indonesia and then create a design of their own that will be transferred to fabric using glue rather than wax. Students will paint their fabric and then wash out the glue leaving them with a one of a kind wall hanging.
Tuesdays October 24- November 14
Thursdays October 26- November 16
10:15-11:15 am
Fees = $36 For artists 5 years and older
Session IV
Book Making- Suminagashi paper covers and color field canvas covers
*3 classes
Suminagashi or "floating ink" is the process of marbling plain paper with water and ink to transform it into something vibrant and colorful. It originated in Japan as early as the 12th century. Color field canvases are created by pouring thinned out acrylic paints onto canvas. Both methods result in unique colorful images that we will use as covers to journals and sketch books. These books would make great gifts for the upcoming holidays!
Tuesdays November 29-December 12
Thursdays November30- December 14
9:00-10:00 am
Fees = $36 For artists 5 years and older
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Screen Printing
*3 classes
In this class we will create our own stencils and learn the basics of screen printing. We will print our images onto pillowcases. Artists are welcome to bring other items to print on as well (canvas bags, t-shirts, fabric, etc) The art from this class will also make one of a kind gifts for your artist to give away!
Tuesdays November 28-December 12
Thursdays November30- December 14
10:15-11:15 am
Fees = $40 For artists 5 years and older
