Silverton Arts Association

Silverton Arts Association

Spring 2008 Workshop Series

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Workshops at the Arts Center

All workshops are held at the Silverton Arts Center in Coolidge– McClaine Park. For more information about any of these workshops, contact the Arts Center at 503.873.2480.

 WORLD OF PASTELS/Instructor Lori Webb. Chalk pastels are one of Lori’s favorite mediums. Explore how blending and layering can create convincing drawings from still life objects to portraits, wildlife and landscapes. Options presented in class will fit any skill level, beginners to advanced.
FEBRUARY 2 & 9, Saturday, 10AM-3PM, Park House,
Materials Included. Cost: $60.

CALLIGRAPHY/Instructor Richard Fenwick. This is a beginner and intermediate level classto learn Chancery and Uncial letter forms. We will use color in design and layout. New and unusual calligraphy tools will be introduced. The last class is a four-hour fun workshop for creating individual designs.
FEBRUARY 5, 12, 19 Tuesday 7-9PM & Saturday, February 23 10AM-2PM, Park House,
Materials Included. Cost: $60.

FUN WITH ACRYLICS/Instructor Theresa Sharrar. Using trees as our model this class will include drawing and color mixing. A free form and expressive approach will be encouraged as we explore shapes in nature and work with negative space. You will take home a completed painting.
MARCH 1 & 8, Saturday, 10AM-3PM, Park House,
Materials Included. Cost: $60.

PORTRAITS IN OILS/Instructor Renaldo Santa. Class is for all student levels and will cover basic fundamentals of portrait composition using the grid and other methods. Learn how to use and blend oils to make skin tones and shadows for a successful portrait. Class subject will be painted and most materials will be provided.
MARCH 15, 22 & 29, Saturday, 9AM-Noon,
Art Center. Cost: $60.

MAGIC OF WATERCOLOR/ Instructor Phyllis Schmidt. Class is for beginners and intermediate students. Basic techniques will be taught as well as different paper choices, paints and tools. You will learn many watercolor tricks to get a variety of effects.
APRIL 12 & 19, Saturday, 10AM-3PM, Park House,
Materials Included. Cost: $60.

PHOTOGRAPHY/Instructor Joel Zak. Wonder how a photographer can take that common scene you pass by everyday and turn it into something extraordinary? Join professional photographer Joel Zak in a two-seminar event that opens the door to a new way of ‘seeing’ and how to capture that new ‘vision’. There will be a classroom workshop followed by a local field trip that puts into practice what you have learned.
MAY 15 Thursday 7-9PM & MAY 17 Saturday 10AM-3PM Park House
Cost: $60.

ONGOING CLASSES:

WOODCARVING/Instructor Dave Disselbrett. Features a different project each month and teaches woodcarving. 
Meets every Wednesday 7-9PM January 2 thru May 21, Materials provided. Park House.
Cost: $5./class

LET’S PAINT/Instructor Ann Altman. Bring your own ideas and materials. Learn how to problem solve your painting problems in the media of your choice. Some drawing and painting experience very helpful.
Meets Thursdays 7-9PM February 7 thru March 6 and April 3 thru May 8. Borland classroom
Cost: $50./6 classes.

DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS/Instructor Pat Love. Improve your ability to see and respond with imagination and feeling. Learn a variety of techniques and use of tools.
April 5 & 19 & May 3 & 17 Saturday, 10AM-1PM, Art Center.
Materials Included. Cost: $60.

REGISTRATION FORM: Please check the workshop you would like to attend and return payment to:  Silverton Arts Association

Call 503-873-2480 for more information.                                                                                                303 Coolidge Street, Silverton OR 97381