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DRAWING & PAINTINGtechniques including acrylic gel medium transfers,heat-set methods, rub on impressions and otherwater-based processes. Transfer onto surfacesranging from rag papers and canvas to woodpanels covered in gold leaf. Practical tips forpainting, drawing and staining atop the resultingphotographic transfers will be covered, alongwith guidance about how to best preserve thecompleted artworks. At the end of the day you willappreciate the latent potential that resides in yourphotographic collection (be it digital or film) andhow to bridge the gap between the mediums ofphotography and painting. Prerequisite: None, allskill levels are welcome!Jeffrey T. Baker situates his multi-disciplinary practiceinside a complex web of what could be called the contemporarysublime. Keenly aware of the historical precedentsfor both painting and photography, Baker’s art occupies achallenging locus between the two traditions. His works arehandcrafted composites of pigment, photocopier toner andwax that are clearly antithetical to the multiplicity often associatedwith the photographic print. A graduate of OCACand educator for eight years, Baker has exhibited throughoutthe Pacific Northwest and recently completed a three-monthartist residency at Sitka Center for Art and Ecology.More alternative photographic techniqueswill be explored in theDRAWING & PAINTINGCLASSESChildren’s Book Seminar(Illustration Focus)Past, Present & FutureFRAN LEE10 WEEK CLASS • DR801M T W T F S S MONDAY • FEB 4-APR 15(NO CLASS MAR 25);6:30PM-9:30PMTUITION: $380; STUDIO FEE: $45EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $350FOR CREDIT TUITION: $680This illustration seminar features sequentialhands-on assignments and presentations fromprofessionals in the field of children’s bookillustration. Topics include: finding your character,voice, style and medium; narrative thinking;being both author and illustrator; what kids like;illustration mediums (including digital); preparing aportfolio; publishing; and the past, present andfuture of books for children.Illustrators, authors and other professionals in thepublishing industry will lead class discussions,demonstrate their working methods, providefeedback on class assignments and share theirpractical expertise. Illustration assignments in andoutside class time are a requirement of this class.Prerequisites: One year of drawing, experiencein using color media and an interest in narrativethinking, children’s books and products.See the inside front cover of this catalog for moreinformation about artist/author Fran Lee and theguest presenters for this exciting seminar class!Fran Lee is an illustrator and graphic designer whose workis based in children’s publishing and products. Her workexperience includes seven years as the Art Director forthe trade book publisher, Chicago Review Press, and mostrecently four years as the Creative Director of Sanrio, Inc.(Hello Kitty). She has illustrated and designed several seriesof children’s activity books and gift books, and has writtentwo books for children, Wishing on A Star and a birdwatching book. Her company, Coatimundi Studios, createdthe licensing style guides for Thomas the Tank Engine andhas illustrated several Thomas books for Random HouseChildren’s Books. She works traditionally in gouache,scratchboard and printmaking techniques and digitally inInDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Flash. She received herMFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.12studio school DRAWING & PAINTINGTRICIA STACKLEMixed Media CollageCYNTHIA LAHTI10 WEEK CLASS • DR802M T W T F S S • FEB 9-APR 20 (NO CLASS MAR 30);9:00AM-12:00PMTUITION: $335; STUDIO FEE: $25EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $305FOR CREDIT TUTITION: $635Students will explore a wide variety of methodsfor using mixed media, water based painting anddrawing materials with collage to develop theirpersonal collage style. The goal of the class isto inspire and teach students to experiment with
their creative process by adding drawing andpainting materials to their collage. The class willemphasize creativity, experimentation, risk andaccident with the idea that they are importantelements in creating art. The use of a widevariety of both conventional and unconventionalmethods and materials will be explored duringeach class time. The last class assignment willallow students to work in three-dimensionalsculpture if they wish. Students will be encouragedto push their collage to new intellectual andaesthetic levels. The class will be a dynamic andinspiring opportunity for students to push theircreative abilities to a new level. Prerequisite:None, but familiarity with basic art practices ishelpful.Cynthia Lahti uses a variety of materials and techniquesto create artworks that explore the recesses of myth andmystery. She is best known for her surprising combinationof images created in figurative works of collage, drawingand sculpture. In her art, Cynthia uses her imaginativecreativity to experiment with the language of symbols andmetaphor. Her working process encourages curiosity andexperimentation while finding inspiration in art historyand personal nostalgia. Cynthia shows locally at PDXContemporary Art Gallery and has been included in numerousnational shows. She received her BFA at Rhode IslandSchool of Design (RISD).Open Life Drawing StudioM T W T F S S • JAN 26-MAY 11(NO CLASS MAR 9, 16, 20 AND APR 13, 20); 10:00AM-1:00PM$7/SESSION OCAC STUDENTS AND MEMBERS$11/SESSION ALL OTHERSOpen Life Drawing participants sign in and paytheir fees at the Front Desk in the Centrumupon arriving Saturday morning – no need topre-register. These sessions have no instructorand are not available for credit. Please consultthe semester calendar beside the Painting Studiodoor or at the Front Desk for scheduling conflictsthat may preempt Life Drawing. The Open LifeDrawing Studio is located in the Painting Studio.FIBERSWORKSHOPSO VISITING ARTISTFundamentals of FeltmakingTRICIA STACKLE2 DAY WORKSHOP • FT701M T W T F S S • FEB 9-10; 9:00AM-4:00PMTUITION: $200; STUDIO FEE: $30EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $170Using the techniques of wet and dry felt making,this class will focus on forming wool into 2D and3D forms. Instruction will be given on makingflat felt, cords and both hollow and solid formsas a foundation for building methods used increating both functional and sculptural pieces.Demonstration on mixed media approaches ofusing felt, such as incorporating found objectsand embedding other fibers and fabrics into thewool to create new textures will also be presented.This experimental workshop invites youto explore the tactile and transformative mediaof felt making. Prerequisite: NoneTricia Stackle lives and works in Seattle, Washington. Inspiredby simple, shapes and tactile materials, she is both an artist andeducator committed to rethinking the way people live with andrelate to art and design. Using wool felt as her primary medium,she makes clothing, home textiles, sculpture, furniture and photography.Its diverse applications and sophisticated characteristicsmake it well suited for her studio explorations. Stackle earned acertificate in Fiber Art from the University of Washington andrecently completed an MFA in Fiber and Material Studies fromCranbrook Academy of Art. To complement her studio practice,she has been teaching studio art for ten years to people ofall ages. Her work has been featured in the magazines FiberArtsand Surface Design, and was published in the books MobileArchitecture, and 500 Felt Objects.Incorporate your felted experiments intoa wide variety of different shaped formsby joining theBeaded Fingerless MittsLEIGH RADFORD1 DAY WORKSHOP • FT702M T W T F S S • FEB 23; 9:00AM-4:00PMLEIGH RADFORDTUITION: $115; STUDIO FEE: $10EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $85Super-simple, these gloves are worked side to sidein garter stitch, then seamed along the inside of thehand with a custom-fit thumb opening. A few rowsof elongated stitches make the knitting conform tothe shape of your hand while maintaining a snug fit.Class will cover tips on working with color and howto incorporate beads into your work. Prerequisite:Intermediate beginner knitting experience.Leigh Radford is an award-winning author, designer, teacher,and alumna of OCAC. Her books include One More Skein: 30Quick Projects to Knit (STC Fall 2009), AlterKnits Felt: ImaginativeProjects for Knitting and Felting (STC Fall 2008),AlterKnits: Imaginative Projects and Creativity Exercises(STC Fall 2005) and One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit &Crochet (IWP Spring 2006). Winner of the 2006 Craftrends’Award of Creative Excellence (ACE award), One Skein alsowon the Western Regional Book Design and Production awardfor the best How-To Book of 2007 by the Publishers of the West.The Hanging Flower VaseDRAWING & PAINTING / FIBERSDRAWING & PAINTING / FIBERS & TEXTILES studio school13
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