Weekend Painting Workshop with Artist Seamus Berkeley
Friday September 23, 2011, Reception with instructor, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Corner Gallery
Saturday, September 24, 2011, 9:00am to 4:30pm
Sunday, September 25, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
$200 per student for the two-day workshop.
First day is instruction on set-up and materials and painting a still life. The second day would be with a model for portraiture. Break between noon & 1:30 pm. Seamus would like to meet with participants on Friday night socially for a short (non-mandatory) reception at the adjacent Corner Gallery between 6-7:30 p.m. For a list of suggested materials you can check online at http://seamusberkeley.com/faq/10 or call the artist at 510-984-1850. If any questions, his email is seamus@seamusberkeley.com
TO REGISTER: Call Susan Blackwelder at 707-462-4646. Seamus Berkeley is widely considered one of the most prominent artists in the Southwest. Dublin-born, Berkeley moved to Taos, New Mexico in 1999 in order to integrate into a more diverse artistic community, drawing upon Taoseños as subjects and inspiration for his paintings. In 2005, Seamus opened a studio in Berkeley, California and divides his time there and at home in Taos. Seamus Berkeley's paintings are extensively collected, both nationally and internationally, most of his work being commissioned fine art. For the past two decades, Berkeley has concentrated on oils as his primary medium, focusing on figurative and portraiture in a representational impressionistic style. Berkeley enjoys creating artwork that speaks to the viewer. "The primary goal is to make a good painting. A good painting has the potential to evoke a memorable experience for the viewer". Berkeley's work is not only an expression of himself, but it is his own personal contribution to visually recorded history. Seamus Berkeley has won several regional and national awards for his artwork, including Best Portrait at the Oil Painters of America show in 2000. He is the founder and past-president of the Taos Society of Portrait Artists and a member of the Oil Painters of America. Berkeley's work has been featured in such publications as Southwest Art, Information Warehouse, The Taos News, Art-Talk and The Trail-Gazette.
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Previous Classes
Life Drawing
with Susan Blackwelder
Two 1st & 3rd Wednesday evenings, every month 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Join us for life drawing with a model. Bring your own drawing materials. $10 (covers the model fee). Write Susan Blackwelder blackwelder@pacific.net to be on the email list.
Fun Art for Kids, Saturday 1:30-3:30pm. with Minnie McQueary
($20 for first child, $12 for second in same family, all supplies included)
Drawing and painting for young artists taught by Minnie McQueary who is continuing her monthly classes for children 6-12. Each class is new and different. Snacks will be served. Please visit web site for up coming dates in the fall.
Plein Air Oil Painting with Erin Dertner
Sat, November 6, 2010, 10am – 2pm Sun. November 7 10 am – 2 pm $160.00
(ACU members $150.00) bring you own materials.
Materials list available at registration
"Oils have texture, sumptuous color and blend beautifully. They are
forgivable by nature which makes for a more relaxed painting experience. Prepare to enjoy this 2 day workshop which will start with Erin doing value studies to establish her values. Next she will do a complete oil painting and you will learn volumes about paint application, nuances of value and color, and telling the best story using the fewest elements. You will learn to shift your thinking from "Foreground, Middle Ground and Background" to "Shapes, Values and Edges", while enjoying Erin's lighthearted manner and way of seeing in full spectrum color. Erin uses a palette knife, watch her create texture and dimension that doesn't come so easily with a brush. You are welcome to bring brushes. One on one interaction will take place on an individual basis. The workshop will close with a time for gathering together to view the work as a group and share various highlights of the experience.
Please register before October 29, 2010!
PAST CLASSES
FREE Golden Lecture with Tesia Blackburn
Thurs, October 7, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
The Golden lecture/demo is a two-hour free educational presentation, given by Tesia Blackburn, Painter and Technical Consultant with Golden Artist Colors, Inc. Sample the latest acrylic products and gain essential technical information in this two hour in-depth lecture/demonstration. Discover the many uses and dynamics of GOLDEN Acrylics; Mediums, Gels, Gessoes, Grounds, Additives, Reflective Paints, Varnishes & other new Custom Products. Technical tips and cool tricks. Free samples and information packets to all participants.
ABSTRACTION FROM NATURE, Acrylic on Canvas with Tesia Blackburn
Fri, October 8, 10 am – 4 pm & Sat. October 9, 10 am – 4 pm,
Sun. October 10, 10 am – 4 pm
Tesia Blackburn, renowned San Francisco painter, will teach using Golden acrylic paints. Using the beautiful scenery around us we will create abstract paintings that reflect the intricacy and beauty of nature, without becoming representational. In the morning we will meet at an outdoor location and do some quick studies in pencil. You may also want to bring a digital camera. This will take about 1-1/2 hours. Then we will meet back at the Art Center to spend the rest of the day working with these compositions in paint on canvas and/or paper. You will learn about macro/micro composition, abstraction of natural shapes, using natural shapes to inspire abstract compositions, and much more. We will delve into color, discussing the use of local color and non-local color. Class size is limited to 15.$350 for all three days, paint provided by Golden, deposit of $175 required to reserve your space, materials list sent upon registration.
Please register at this site http://www.blackburnfineart.com/registerhtml/
Summer Painting Class and Workshops with CYNDA VALLE
Exciting fun, summer classes painting with acrylic or oil paints. Cynda blends her delightful, quirky imagination with a solid art history/cultural savvy, and her extensive technical skills to conjure a creative magic to her works and teaching. She has taught painting for thirty years and currently teaches at Mendocino College. This summer she is dedicating her talents to classes for beginner and experienced painters.
July 7, 14, 21, and 28; 6 pm – 9 pm ACRYLIC AND OIL PAINTING EVENING CLASS
Acrylic and oil paint have different characteristics. They may be used together to take advantage of the best each has to offer. We will learn these different characteristics and how to combine them effectively. No experience. Age 12 and over, 4 Classes - $100.00. Materials list and fees provided on registration.
July 17 and 18; 10 am – 4 pm - OIL PAINTING FOR DUMMIES
Many are intimidated by oil painting but, in fact, it has qualities that make it much easier to handle than water base paints. New and updated materials allow oil painting without the associated odors and make it an acceptable activity in a home setting. Learn the basics of the medium and its safe usage. Make blends with oil paint and learn how these blends can be used to represent 3-dimensional forms as they are affected by light and shadow. See how the color of an object is influenced by light and shadow. By the end of the workshop you will be able to create a satisfyingly convincing painting of simple forms in space. No Experience, age 12 and over. 2 days - $80.00 Materials list will be provided at registration.
July 24 and 25; 10 am – 4 pm PAINTING HEART AND SOUL,
Acrylic or Tempera paints,
For those who've always wanted to paint, but never thought they could. For artists of all media and expertise who seek a stronger connection with their artistic soul. For artists with a creative block: Putting paint filled brush to paper can be a powerful transformational experience. In this workshop you will "turn off" your conscious mind and everything you've learned about art making; giving yourself over to an intuitive, unselfconscious kind of painting. You may well learn things about yourself which you were not previously aware and in each will be reawakened a child's joy in play with color, form and self expression. Following this process with others creates a meaningful bond and an inspirational group dynamic that strengthens and encourages each participant.
No experience thru professional. 16 and over. 2 days $80.00. Materials list provided upon registration.
July 31 and August 1; 10 am – 4 pm PAINTING TRICKS OF OLD MASTERS
Learn traditional oil painting techniques made easier with updated materials and methods. New mediums, colors, supports and varnishes will be presented along with the techniques they enable. Chiaroscuro, Ala prima painting and the use of photography as it pertains to oil painting will be the focus. We will also discuss how these methods and materials may be compatible with the most current ideas about art and imagery. The instructor will share her own paintings and philosophy regarding oil painting and contemporary art. Some oil painting experience is desirable. 2 days $80.00 Materials list provided upon registration.
Summer Mosaic Mural Project for Teens with Elizabeth Raybee, Rural Murals & Mendocino County Youth Project, 14 to 18 years old
Free to Participants, Snacks & Team Building Activities Provided!
Sept. 3 "Stay in Harmony" Public Reception for Muralists & Unveiling
July 13 - Team Building, All Day.
July 20 - 29, Tues.& Thurs., 10-2 Potter Valley, E Raybee Mosaics Studio
August 3 - 12 Tues., Weds. Thurs., 10 - 2, Ukiah Art Center
Transportation provided from Ukiah to Potter Valley. Call Elizabeth: 743-1437, Katherine/Public Health: 472-2646, Ariella/Youth Project: 621-3597 Eray@eRaybeeMosaics.com. www.eRaybeeMosaics.com
!!! ARTS ALIVE !!!
Summer Art Camp for Kids! Two Sessions, July 12-16 & July 19-23
For children who have completed 1st Grade and not yet entered 6th Grade. 1 week $200. Both weeks $385.00
Children will work with different artists on a variety of engaging art projects in the morning and afternoon. Mid-Day will be singing, with local musician, movement activities and lunch in the park. Campers will bring their own lunch and be provided healthy morning and afternoon snacks.
July 12-16 Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning - Collage with Ada B. Fine, afternoon, hand built ceramics with Diane Arvid Nelson. Mid-Day Movement and Singing with Michael Charnes.
July 19-23 Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning, Felting with Allison Hoyman Browe, Afternoon Exploring Art Elements with Watercolor and more with award winning artist, Ann Maglinte. Mid-Day Movement and singing with Michael Charnes.
CALL CORNER GALLERY TO RESERVE YOUR CHILD'S SPOT
$50 deposit. $10 late fee after July 3.
Enroll your child at the Art Center Ukiah or Corner Gallery, 201 S. State Street, Ukiah. Tues. - Sat. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Quilt a Picture With Laura Fogg, Saturday, September 18, 2010 10 - 4 p.m.
It will be a classic car show weekend, make a quilt of your favorite car, or something else. This class is appropriate for beginners as well as experienced quilters. Should know how to use sewing machine for free motion quilting or hand stitch work. Please bring lunch or bring take-out from nearby restaurant. Textile artist Laura Fogg's work has been published in numerous books and magazines both in US and abroad. She has two pieces currently in nationwide traveling shows. Fogg teaches art collage quilting classes throughout northern California. $65.00, bring a photo, fabric, and pick up a materials list when registering.
Class held at ACU, 203 S. State Street, Ukiah. Registration forms and fees must be submitted by September 10, 2010 or the class may be canceled.
Fun Art for Kids
With Minnie McQueary
Saturday, February 27, March 27, July 10, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm
$20 includes all materials and a snack
$12 for each additional child from the same family
Need something special for your children to do? Join us for drawing and painting with young artists! Minnie is continuing her very popular Young Artist series. Each class is new and different, and the children have so much fun learning art skills. Ages 6 to 12 years. Snacks will be served.
Needle Felting Harvest Sculptures
with Tim Easterbrook
Saturday, November 7, 1 to 4 pm
$45 (includes cost of materials)
Students should bring pictures of fruits, vegetables, mushrooms. Learn basic principles of different styles of felting. Practice needle felting and create a hand size sculpture of a harvest bounty. Any one age 13 and up. Experience the fun and satisfaction of creating sculpure with this ancient craft
Fun Art for Kids
With Minnie McQueary
Saturday, November 14, 1:30 to 3:30 pm
$20 includes all materials and a snack
$12 for each additional child from the same family
Need something special for your children to do? Join us for drawing and painting with young artists! Minnie is continuing her very popular Young Artist series. Each class is new and different, and the children have so much fun learning art skills. Ages 6 to 12 years. Snacks will be served.
With Minnie McQueary
October 3 (Sat), 1:30 to 3:30 pm
$20 includes all materials and a snack
$12 for each additional child from the same family
Join us for drawing and painting with young artists! Minnie is continuing her very popular Young Artist classes! If your child has not attended Minnie's classes yet, make sure they do! Each class is new and different, and the children have so much fun and are learning and Growing in their art skills at the same time! 6 to 12 years. Snacks will be served.
The Art of Rug Braiding
With Arlene Magarian
September 26 (Sat), 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
$30
Learn the traditional craft of rug making using recycled materials of all kinds. Make useful and decorative objects such as rugs, pet beds, seat mats, baskets, and more. Experimentation with color, texture, and form encouraged. It is easy and fun. Teens welcome. All materials for the class are provided. We will be working with wool scraps for the class.
Quilt a Picture
With Laura Fogg
September 19 (Sat), 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
$50, bring a photo, fabric, and pick up materials list when registering
It will be classic car show weekend, make a quilt of your favorite car, or something else. This class is appropriate for beginners as well as experienced quilters. Should know how to use sewing machine for free motion quilting or hand stitch work. Please bring lunch or bring take out from nearby restaurant. Textile artist Laura Fogg's work has been published in numerous books and magazines both in US and abroad. She has two pieces currently in nationwide traveling shows. She teaches art collage quilting classes throughout northern California.
Origins of Color Found Within Us: Five Element Acupuncture
With Julia Carrera, Acupuncturist
August 8 & 15 (Sat), from 3:00 to 5:00 pm
The elements in nature give us color. The elements of nature alive in us give us the expression of color through art. Learn about and become more connected to the elements in nature that live in you. In ancient China, before there was a China, life burst forth from the five elements, fire, earth, metal, water and wood. Learn the colors of the elements, how they are expressed through art. We will create art based on what we found at the root of our artistic expression. Answers can be found to "artists block", why color preferences, and more, as we dive into our true nature as an artist through the true nature of color. $50 includes both days.
Life Drawing
with Susan Blackwelder
Weekly sessions every Wednesday evening, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Join us for life drawing with a model. Tom is available to help students. Bring your own materials. $10.
Art History and Appreciation
With Keith Hendricks
Thursdays, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Keith will discuss Art History and Appreciation as an ongoing Thursday evening series. The class will be an informal study of painting examples taken from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Seminars (out-of print). Discussions will be on European and American art dating from the 17th to 20th century. $15 per session.
Abstraction Painting Workshop
With Tim Hayes
July 11, 18, and 25 (Sat), from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Tim is instructing and demonstrating abstract painting. The first session will include a short discussion about modernism and its place in art history. We will paint a rendition of a work and use it as a reference point. You will need to pick up a supply list at the Art Center Ukiah’s Corner Gallery. Bring a painting (or photo) or a particular artist name with you. $120 includes all three sessions.
Watercolor or Oil Painting Workshop
With Erin Dertner
June 27 to June 28 (Sa, Su), All Day
Rare opportunity to learn both Oil and Watercolor techniques with acclaimed Mendocino County artist Erin Dertner. Erin will demonstrate on-site, out of doors, or students may bring photos to paint if preferred. This will be a low key, flexible class for all levels of artists! See Erin's website www.erindertner.com. Pre-Registration required. Questions about this class: Susan Blackwelder at (707) 462-4646 or blackwelder@pacific.net. Cost: $150 for both full days (minimum of 6 students).
Small-Scale Ceramic Hand Building
With Jessica Beck
June 6 and 13 (Sat), 12:30 to 3:30 pm
Come learn ceramic coil sculpture building while we delve into our imaginations to make clay-animated animals. Using the coil method and colored slip we will be building and coloring on the day of class, then the animals will be returned after they have been fired in the kiln, at a later date. $60, materials included.
With Minnie McQueary
June 19 (Fri), 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Need something special for your children to do, while school is out? Join us for drawing and painting with young artists! Minnie is continuing her very popular Young Artist classes! if your child has not attended Minnie's classes yet, make sure they do! Each class is new and different, and the children have so much fun and are learning and Growing in their art skills at the same time! 6 to 12 years. Snacks will be served. $20 includes all materials and a snack. $12 for each additional child from the same family.
Exploring Nature's Unseen Treasures
With Minnie McQueary
May 30 (Sat), 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Minnie will focus on teaching adults her wet-in-wet technique in watercolor to transform your painting into a treasure-filled delight! $60 if you bring your own watercolor supplies; $75 including materials.
Art for Young Artists
with Minnie McQueary
May 2 (Sat), 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Minnie continues her very popular Young Artist series, introducing painting techniques. Ages 6-12 years. $20 includes all materials. ($12 for each additional child from the same family).
Watercolor Batik on Rice Paper
with Rose Peterson Myers
Apr 25, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Rose will guide students step-by step as they create a watercolor batik painting on oriental paper. Unusual and highly collected, the complicated painting is broken down into managable steps. This class is for the student who has basic watercolor, acrylic, silk painting or batik experience. $60 plus $15 materials fee. Limited to 10 students! Reserve your space soon!
FREE Winsor Newton Interactive Demonstration
The Use and Application of Artisan Water Miscible Oils
with Christine O’Hanlon
April 5 (Sun), 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Join Christine, a Winsor Newton Representative and Fine Artist, as she presents everything you may want to learn about the use of Artisan Water Miscible Oil Paint. Christine will demonstrate the use of mediums and techniques with the water miscible oils. Bring your questions, your preferred support (canvas, board, panel), and brushes. Christine will provide free paint, mediums, technical information, and exercises to help you use this wonderful oil paint in your next painting. FREE.
Fun with Drawing and Color for Young Artists
with Minnie McQueary
Mar 21, 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Minnie continues her Young Artist series of instruction. In this class Minnie will teach the art of using an ink line drawing, then adding color to make a your art come alive. Ages 6-12 years. $20 includes all materials. ($12 for each additional child from the same family).
How Soft Can You Land? Dance Improv
with Julie Drucker
Mar 3, 10, 17 (Tue), 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Professional dance instructor Julie teaches a 4-week session for adults of all levels. This is an active dance class with plenty of individual instruction. $20 per session, $15 in advance for 4-week session (4 classes for $60).
Art Braiding
with Arlene Magarian
Mar 7 (Sat), 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Art braiding is a historic art form found in many countries worldwide and well known in Colonial America. Thrifty American women recycled old woolen clothing into braids, then made rugs, pot holders, mats, belts, baskets and more. Continuing in this tradition, Arlene recycles materials and teaches the basic craft of braiding the fabric and joining the braids to craft a small project of our choice. For ages 8 and up. The price includes all materials! $35.
Watercolors
with Jeanne Vodden
Feb 28 & Mar 1 (Sat & Sun), 9:00 to 5:00 pm
Well-known watercolor artist Jeanne Vodden leads this workshop on her signature "Rainbow Glazing" technique to paint portraits and still life/florals. Learn it for yourself and meet new people! $155. Download Vodden supply list
Drawing and Painting "Fun Art"
with Ann Maglinte and Minnie McQueary
Feb 7 (Sat), 1:30 to 3:30 pm
A small class for students 6 to 15 years old. Older students may enroll by special request to the artists. Learn to put color in your ink drawings. Create cartoons, turning them into real animals, using shapes and lines. Additional class sessions will be arranged if there is enough interest. $11, including drawing and painting materials and refreshments.
Coil Baskets
with Christine Hamilton
Jan 25, 31, Feb 7 (Sun, Sat, Sat), 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Native American artist Christine Hamilton leads participants through the process of making a Pomo Indian coil basket. $60, including materials.
Life Drawing
with Tom Johnsen
Weekly sessions
Join us for life drawing with a model. Bring your own materials. Future sessions will change to Monday evenings. $20.
The Zen of Koi
with Rose Peterson Myers
Jan 24 (Sat), 2009, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Rose leads participants in creating a portrait of koi in a direct wet-in-wet watercolor style—including drawing, using masking fluid, flow techniques, embossing, and over-painting. For beginners to advanced watercolorists. $75, including materials.
