Begin Your Sketchbook Journey: Ken O'Connell Wednesday, July 21nd. 1pm to 4pm Thursday, July 22nd. 1pm to 4pm
Workshop Fee: $85 plus materials list
Ken will inspire and help you
begin the journey of using your sketchbook for the first time or get the
process flowing again. Capture your summer travels and what you see
around you. Learn to make simple sketches, draw better and draw
fearlessly in public. Ken will go over important basics to drawing and
sketchbooking, share some of his “studio” of 68 sketchbooks and query
participants about interest in a specific theme (food, plants, faces,
buildings) prior to the workshop weekend. (I'll cover them all).
Register early and make sure we have your email address!
Kenneth O’Connell is a Professor Emeritus of the University of Oregon.
Ken has taught and produced art in film, animation, painting, drawing,
and ceramics. During the past 47 years he has worked primarily in
sketchbooks. He has taught sketchbook classes at the University of
Oregon, Sitka Center on the Oregon Coast, Tennessee, Colorado, and in
Italy (including a trip planned in August 2010). The sketchbook is his
portable studio and portable exhibition. They have recently been
exhibited at the University of Oregon and the Jacobs Gallery (2007 UO,
2008 Jacobs) . Check out the Oregonian article at:
www.oregonlive.com/travel/index.ssf/2009/12/a_life_in_68_sketchbooks.html
Website: www.kosketch.blogspot.com
Materials List:
A basic blank page sketchbook (new or used with 15 or so blank pages)
about 8” x 10”
A few pens (markers or ink pens)
Coloring tools such as coloring pencils, watercolor, markers
Lead pencil and eraser and sharpener
Ken will bring some additional tools for students to sample
Abstract
Painting: The Next Brush Stroke!:
Lesley Strother Saturday, July 24th Workshop
Fee: $85 plus materials list
In this workshop, we'll work with acrylic paint on canvas, which has a different texture and feel than paper, the medium in my previous Abstract Painting Workshop. We'll explore a variety of tools and techniques to break through old brain patterns and create new visual experiences based on our respective personal symbols. We will start this workshop with a limited color palette, painting with various types of brushes, sponges and color shaper tools to push paint around and remove layers of paint from the surfaces. Color shapers are various sized rubber wedges on handles and can be used to remove paint; creating lines, patterns, textures, etc. We will then add more color and additional techniques to continue building our individual visual language.
The second (optional) day, we will
continue to work with techniques and focus on creating dynamic
compositions: identifying emerging patterns, symbols and color schemes in our work and creating the illusion of space by working with contrasting elements such as rough/smooth, light/dark, etc. We will also touch on some issues such as creating a series of paintings, varnishing, framing (gallery wrapped vs. side stapled) and wiring.
All levels are welcome.
Materials can be purchased locally at Oregon Art Supply, the campus bookstore, or ordered from Daniel Smith in Seattle WA (800-426-6740 danielsmith.com), or other mail order vendors of your choice. Acrylic Paint Medium Viscosity (jars or bottles) if you are going to purchase paint. If you already have tubes of paint, that will be fine. (I’ll have some jars of paint you can try). If you are buying paint, I recommend 2 kinds: NOVA COLOR (Mail order only - Artex Mfg. Co. in Culver City, CA, 310-204-6900, novacolorpaint.com) or Golden fluid acrylics. NOVA has fluid colors available in a variety of sizes reasonably priced. Recommended Palette (if you are buying new): Black White: Titanium Yellows: Hansa, Indian Reds: Pyrol, Napthol, Quinacradone Magenta Blues: Phthalo, Ultramarine Earthy: Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna CANVAS Bring at least 4 pre-stretched, pre gessoed canvases. Vary sizes, but no larger than 24” x 24” Brushes (bring what you have!) Preferred: Flat acrylic or watercolor brushes in a variety of sizes, especially 1” - 3” width. (These wide water- color wash brushes can be costly, so I will have a few you can try.) You can also get some inexpensive wide paint brushes at the hardware store which will work for some of our techniques. Colour Shapers - wide firm curve (by Royal Sovereign)/firm chisel no. 6 The wide firm curve color shapers are available from Daniel Smith or Jerrys Artarama (1”, 2”, 3”) and are a bit costly. I’ll have one of each size for you to try if your budget can’t accommodate these items. Terry Cloth Staining Pads These are available in the paint department at Home Depot. I’ll have a few extra for purchase if you can’t get them. Plastic Adhesive Spreader or Faux Painting Comb Any size or shape teeth. The plastic spreaders are available in hardware stores. I’ll have a couple for you to try if you can’t get these. Spray Bottle for Water 1 or 2 One Gallon Buckets Large yogurt containers will work as well.. Paint mixing Trays/Bowls/Palette Recycled things for palettes as well. Paper towels/rags Nitrol or Latex gloves or cream/wax paint barriers If you want to keep paint off your hands Plastic of some sort to lie paintings on while drying Questions: call Lesley: 541-942-3448)
Beginning Beaded Jewelry Design: Shannon Hardin Saturday, August 14th 11am - 2pm Workshop Fee: $65 plus materials A jewelery design workshop for beginners and those looking to improve or enhance existing skills. Shannon will also teach or refresh basic finishing wire work and stringing techniques.
Baking with Fire! with: Chef Chris Crosthwaite August 16th
and 17th from 1 - 4pm Class fee: $85
Join us in this two day workshop focusing on the principles and techniques of some basic breads baked in the wood fired oven at Clay Space. Chef Chris Crosthwaite from Lane Community College will lead an informative session over two afternoons using some of his personal favorites - Ciabatta and Focaccia breads. Day one will use commercial yeast in the Ciabatta bread; day two will utilize a natural sponge starter for the Focaccia. All breads will be baked in the wood oven, ready for you to take home- fresh and hot! Discussions will focus on bread leavening styles, types of breads best suited to wood ovens, basic wood oven dynamics and how to heat the oven in preparation for baking. This hands-on workshop will be informative and fast paced. Bring an apron, your cooking buddy and an interest in wood oven baked breads!
Texturing &
Slip Decorating Ceramics: Ellen Davidson Sunday, August 29th 11am - 1pm
/break/ 2pm - 4pm Workshop Fee: $40
Take your clay work to a new level with colorful slips
and interesting textures. In this one day workshop we will cover the
use of colored slips using a variety of techniques for its application
from brush work and stencils to incising and sgraffito. Stamp making,
using netting as pattern, press molds, and sprigging will all add visual
interest and personal expression to your work. Clay can be a great
canvas tor painters too. Bring a notebook, these are some HOT tricks!
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