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June Quick Paint: The 45-Minute Outdoor Sketch Todd Voss June 9-10: 2 days Tuition: $150 Learn to quickly capture the fleeting effects of light, atmosphere and the essentials of any scene. Working outdoors we will paint numerous small paintings, with an emphasis on simplifying the process and spontaneity. A great way to loosen up your brushwork, create fresh and lively pictures, and have fun. Students can work in oil or acrylic. Geometry of Art & Design Tom Westbrook June 16-17: 2 days Tuition: $150 / Supply Fee: $14 Using the tools of the ancient geometers, a compass and straight edge, we will learn to construct fundamental 2-D and 3-D geometric figures. Together, we will explore the root and golden rectangles, develop proportional systems, explore tessellations and tiling, and discover underlying geometry of art, design, music, and the universe. Fused Glass Jewelry Peachie Schmid June 16-17: 2 days Tuition: $150 / Supply Fee: $55 Acrylics 101 Liz Sivertson June 16-17: 2 days Tuition: $190 / Supply Fee: $30 (optional) This class is an introduction to painting in acrylics that presents basic painting techniques, design principles, and some rudimentary tricks of illusion to get new painters started. No experience is necessary for this fun, supportive art experience. Liz will do a short painting demonstration each day, and be available to students to assist as needed during the rest of the studio time. Students can bring their own supplies or have the instructor provide them through the Supply Fee. Using simple fused glass techniques and the Beetle Bit Cutting System, you can easily create beautiful glass jewelry. In this class, students will learn the basics of glass fusing while creating sparkly dichroic pendants, earrings and bracelets. Using the correct glass, running a kiln, temperatures and types of fusing will be discussed. Advanced techniques will also be demonstrated including creating a jewelry bar, using a glass saw and fire polishing reworked pieces. A Still Life a Day Sally Nystrom June 18-22: 5 days Tuition: $425 / Supply Fee: $28 Explore still life painting through five different artists from five periods of history. Music, food and related still life items will foster a deeper understanding of the theme and enable students to work faster and let go of the finished product while embracing the process. Work in the media of your choice as you open yourself to the depth of still life: sociologically, psychologically and historically. “There is nothing still about a still life!” – Cezanne. Glass Beads Gretchen Lisdahl June 23-24: 2 days Tuition: $150 / Supply Fee: $55 10 www.grandmaraisartcolony.org Learn to make unique glass beads in this beginning to intermediate lamp-working class. Using a Hot Head torch and Mapp Pro gas, students will wind molten glass onto steel mandrels. Class will begin with basic glass application, adding multiple colors and shaping techniques. Students will progress to making a tiger print bead and using dots to create floral beads. Students will also work with the delicate dichroic coating on glass to add extra sparkle, making beads that shine. Wildlife Study in Oil Stephen Krasemann June 23-24: 2 days Tuition: $150 Painting wildlife presents specific challenges to ensure the animal is the focal point of the painting. This class will focus on a mammal or bird of the northern forest as we learn the aspects of painting wildlife. Students will study the characteristics that make this particular wildlife species look as it does. Emphasis will be placed on anatomy, coloration and distinct features such as faces and legs. Students will start with a one-color value study and then create a full-color painting. Introduction to Alkyd Painting Sandi Pillsbury Gredzens June 25-27: 3 days Tuition: $225 / Supply Fee: $22 Lithographic Prints Made Easy Matt Kania June 22-24: 2.5 days Day 1: 6-9pm, Day 2 & 3: 9am-4pm Tuition: $190 / Supply Fee: $20 Make prints like Picasso, Matisse, Frankenthaler or Diebenkorn. Polyester plates are inexpensive, easy to use, portable, and require no chemical processing. Create simple (onecolor) or complex (multi-color) lithographs with the versatility of polyester plates. Learn lithographic drawing techniques, electronic imaging, inking procedures, multi-color registration, and how to pull a lithograph on an etching press. An easy-to-learn and versatile printing process, it is suitable for both seasoned printmakers and beginners alike. Have you ever wanted to paint with oils, but didn’t want the expense? Or you found the drying time to be a barrier? If so, this class is for you. Alkyd paint has all the richness and creaminess of oils, but is less costly and dries more quickly. Together, we will explore these incredible paints, color mixing, composition and the language of the elements and principles of art. Color Theory Jon Neuse June 28-29: 2 days Tuition: $190 / Supply Fee: $10 Knowledge of color theory can unlock the door to new potential. In this class, students will learn the history of color theory and examine the use of color by 20th-century and contemporary artists before delving into the emotional and manipulative impact of colors. Students will develop color “recipes,” learn how to properly use a color wheel and see how different colors impact the “feeling” of an image. This class will be useful for artists of any media.
June-July Pop-up Field Guide to Wildflowers Shawn Sheehy June 29-July 1: 3 days Tuition: $300 / Supply Fee: $17 Create a pop-up book featuring North American wildflowers. In this three-day class, you will learn the fundamental structures, techniques and materials of pop-up engineering while building 10-12 exquisite flower forms. You can bind the structures together to create a book or keep them separate for gifting to family and friends. Either way, you will have the knowledge and skills to begin creating your own cards at home. No experience necessary, patience is a must. Capturing the Light with Watercolor Jeanne Larson July 6-8: 3 days Tuition: $285 Watercolor is unique in its ability to capture light in luminous flowing washes. This class focuses on color and creating the illusion of light. Students will learn techniques to paint everything from sunlit summer landscapes to moody fog-filled village scenes. Create gems of transparent color surrounded with the more opaque but equally important earth colors. Emphasis on understanding the color wheel, basic color theory and mixing colors effectively will give more depth and drama to your paintings. For advanced beginners to intermediate students. Monotype Prints Jon Neuse July 2-3: 2 days Tuition: $190 / Supply Fee: $25 Abstract Drawing & Painting Jon Neuse June 30-July 1: 2 days Tuition: $190 / Supply Fee: $10 Students will develop abstract paintings by taking their first drawings of the class and moving those images toward greater and greater abstractions in subsequent paintings. You will begin with India ink drawings then move into the media of your choice. Besides learning how to create an abstract image, we will also look at the career development of famous artists as they moved from realism to abstraction. Students will print images using the monotype technique, combining painting and printing processes. A monotype is a single, unique print taken from an inked design on a sheet of Plexiglas. Students will learn basic intaglio press management skills, how to use various inks in multiple layers, and additive and subtractive techniques to create powerful images. The Great American Poster Jim Horton July 6-8: 3 days Tuition: $285 / Supply Fee: $28 Get into the spirit of poster printing by creating an edition of unique posters by letterpress, using a variety of printing mediums. The posters can be fictitious with lots of artistic license, or to advertise a real event. The printing will be done on a Vandercook printing press. Students will use wood and metal hand-set type for text and illustrate by wood engraving, linocuts, woodcut and airbrush. There will also be some historic stock cuts available to use. Pastel Plein Air Painting Lisa Stauffer July 9-13: 5 days Tuition: $375 Paint outside with pastels in beautiful Grand Marais. The basics of outdoor painting will be discussed throughout the week, as well as topics including choosing your own subject, design and composition considerations, importance of accurate drawing, painting fundamentals and more as we work together. Instructor demonstrations, personal assistance at your easel and group critiques will give us a chance to learn as we explore plein air (outdoor) painting in a fun and supportive environment. Camera Elements Linda Gammell July 13-15: 3 days Tuition: $225 / Supply Fee: $28 Make better photographs by applying classic elements to your pictures. Students will use place and landscape as our subject to explore light, spatial relationships, vantage point, time, and framing through exercises based on these visual elements. Class will edit photographs through discussions of strengths and weaknesses. Students should end up with 10 or more strong photographs for your portfolio or personal use. Please be familiar with your digital camera (either digital SLR or point-and-shoot models). Fused Glass Tiles Sharon Frykman July 13-15: 3 days Day 1: 4-7pm, Day 2: 9am-4pm, Day 3: 9am-noon Tuition: $190 / Supply Fee: $75 This comprehensive class covers the basics of glass fusing. Design with frit (granulated glass) and cut stained glass pieces to create and fuse small, colorful tiles. Gain an understanding about firing schedules and confidence in small kiln operation. Encaustic Painting & Collage Jeff Hirst July 6-8: 3 days Tuition: $285 / Supply Fee: $80 Encaustic painting is an ancient medium that combines molten beeswax and pigment to achieve luminous color and tactile surfaces. Students will explore how encaustic painting can be used with collage to develop imagery. Possible collage materials include photographs, drawings, found papers, organic material, and photo transfers. All painting materials are provided. Bring a variety of collage materials. Introduction to Oils Todd Voss July 14-15: 2 days Tuition: $150 / Supply Fee: Varies This beginner course will give students the inspiration, confidence and nuts and bolts to make beautiful oil paintings. You will learn how to tackle any subject as Todd guides you through a simple, step-by-step process. Emphasis will be on landscape. Topics will include seeing and mixing color, composition, perspective, brushwork and more! (218) 387-2737 arts@boreal.org 11
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