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In this workshop, participants will learn how to use China paints to add color and design to ceramics. Following a brief history of China painting, including its use by accomplished artists, participants will learn about the materials and processes. What is needed for a China painting kit, and where to purchase supplies. The use of brushes, how to mix and apply the paints, an overview of penwork and how to fire the works will all be covered.
Participants will gain a basic knowledge of what supplies are needed and comfortable enough to make up a pallet and start painting at home.
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Jeff Margolin
Ceiling Pattern
Fred Yokel
I Think Not
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Jeff Margolin and Fred Yokel have been working in ceramics for decades, as an occupation and passion. While their work and processes differ, both utilize carving techniques to produce highly individualistic work. In this workshop, participants will be exploring a variety of approaches, clays, and tools of the trade. There will be plenty of time to work on individual projects, as workshop participants are encouraged to bring leather hard pieces suitable for carving and design concepts to work on - yet there will be clay forms prepared and plenty of designs for carving as well.
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Presented by Cord International Media Group
Jim Kimo West & Ken Emerson are both living legends in the world of Hawaiian slack key and acoustic steel guitar. This is a rare opportunity to study with both master players on the same day, up-close and personal.
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In conjunction with the exhibition Inside/Outside, ceramic artist Lauren Hanson will be presenting a hands-on afternoon workshop sharing her techniques for carving imagery and designs using the sgraffito technique. The artist will provide wheel-thrown “leather-hard” ceramic cups that will be ideal for carving, as well as tools. The cups will be covered with black slip, so that the carved areas will contrast with the color of the clay.
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Stephen Inglis is a wizard of the slack key guitar, a gifted singer-songwriter, and one of Hawaii's greatest musicians of his generation. With a strong respect for tradition, Inglis pushes the slack key guitar into delightful new territory crossing genres and redefining what you would traditionally think of as Hawaiian slack key. This is a rare opportunity to study with Stephen in an up close and personal intimate environment.
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Lampworking is a process of making glass beads by melting glass rods in a flame and winding the molten glass around a coated metal mandrel. The hot glass can then be shaped and decorated in a multitude of ways before the annealing process, which requires the bead being slowly cooled.
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A central theme in Allison Newsome's work is the relationship between humans and the environment, and how the human psyche has changed with shifts from the wilderness to the agrarian, and into the industrial and post-industrial world. This focus is of particular interest to us, as we are an activity of the Happy Valley Foundation, which cares for 500 acres of land, much of it left untouched as a wildlife corridor.
In this workshop, participants will explore the grounds, creating works inspired by specific sites. Exploring the colors, textures, forms, and or history of the site, the three-dimensional works will utilize Newsome's once-fired technique for working in clay, and mixed media.
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Caryl St Ama will guide students through an introduction to working with R&F Encaustic paint and pigment sticks. The 2-Day workshop provides students an immersive experience with a solid base in techniques and best practices for using wax. Throughout the two days, she encourages your creative development in painting, layering, mark making and mixed media work.
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Carl Friedlander
Michael Rohde
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March 10 & 11 - Sheep to Shawls Demonstrations
March 17 & 18 - Weaving Demonstrations
March 24 & 25 - Alternative Fiber Arts Demonstrations
March 31 & April 1 - Spinning and Preparation of Materials Demonstrations
April 7 & 8 - Childrens Activity Days
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 Helen Shaban
Wedge Weave Tapestry
Handwoven Pearl Cotton
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We are presenting a hands-on weaving event for families and students on Saturday and Sunday, April 7th and 8th from Noon to 4 pm. The event is being presented in conjunction with a current exhibition at the Center, featuring members of the Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild, which continues through April 15. Participants will create their own handwoven work, and the public is invited to participate in this free event. |
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Participants will explore mono print making with mixed media elements. Students will be encouraged to experiment with layering their prints with mixed processes and materials. Liquid watercolor spray, oil pastel blending and collage materials will be explored in addition to learning mono print making techniques. No prior experience necessary.
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In this workshop, participants will explore the figure as a wall relief. Working from a live model, participants will learn how to sketch and sculpt on slabs of clay and construct brackets for mounting works to a wall. The last 90 minutes of the workshop will be devoted to various applications for applying stains and glazing, with the opportunity to use stain and clear glaze for a once-fired wall relief.
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Our workshops and classes all take place at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts (driving directions).
For workshop registration please contact: The Beatrice Wood Center for The Arts
Tel: 805-646-3381 or e-mail us at BeatriceWoodCenter@gmail.com |
