 Art Mastermind with Kirsten Carpentier (Prerequisite is the Word of Intention Workshop–this is a deeper dive into your Word(s) and using art to further your goals for the year. This is a closed group once it is started.) When: Starts Feb. 10-June 9, 2019 1:00-5:00pm Monthly for five months on the Second Sunday of each month. There will be an opportunity to renew for the second 6 months of the year. 1:00-5:00pm Description: Art Mastermind is for explorers who want to clarify, illuminate and deepen their goals for the year using art and community to help guide them. At each session participants will discuss goals and intentions that they want to manifest in the coming year using both art and writing to help to clarify and illuminate where they going and what might get in the way. Each session will provide a different art activity designed to connect with the right-brain creative source and integrate it with left-brain strategies. All participants are asked to hold sacred space and a sense of community to their fellow participants and help each other explore the unfolding process of discovery. At the end of the five months, participants can expect to have a more integrated and holistic approach to goal-setting and several beautiful pieces of art to help illuminate and define their experience. Cost: $200 for 5 sessions ($40 each session) We need a minimum of 4 participants and the maximum is 8 participants. Testimonials: What was the one thing you gained from the experience? JOY in creating something that was completely mine — and JOY in having the other women enjoy my creative project. It was amazing to make something and have others tell me what they saw in it, how it made them feel, what they experienced with what I created. I couldn’t believe it because I had always had so many layers of judgement and fear and criticism that surrounded my self-concept, I couldn’t believe how happy and light-hearted it made me feel just to create something for ME, the way I wanted to. The ‘permission’ that Kirsten gave me through this space and experience was such a gift. What do former participants say to someone who might invest in the Art Mastermind Group? You should take this class! You will have fun and learn things about yourself, such as why you are “stuck” and how to move forward in a positive way. Do it!! Kirsten provides an exceptional experience and opportunity for creativity, personal connection and deep reflection. She has years of experience and is truly an inspirational leader of the group. This is much more than an “art class”. It’s more about using art to express your deeper feelings, and often it opens the door to new life pathways. From a practical standpoint, an amazing array of materials are provided, as well as learning various techniques. An investment in the Art Mastermind Group is an act of self-care and self-love. As women, mothers, professionals….it is our nature to nurture— and we are often so much better at nurturing others than ourselves. For me, the Art Mastermind Group was one of the gifts I gave myself, and I loved having that time away from the rest of my life, with lovely, gentle, expressive, joyous, creative, smart women..
, Feb 10 – Jun 9, 2019, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, $0.00 Register |
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 Beginning Watercolor Workshops with Guest Instructor Leslie Barnum Beginning Watercolor Workshops with Guest Instructor: Leslie Barnum Workshops take place from 9:30am-12:30pm on the 1st Saturday of the month: April 6th, May 4th, June 1st, July 6th, August 3 and September 7th In this beginning watercolor series* students will learn how to use watercolor by exploring simple concepts, experimenting and playing as they paint. The first three workshops will begin with the fundamentals and cover various watercolor techniques. During the final three workshops, students will build on their skills as they try new subject matter. These workshops are appropriate for absolute beginners or for those with more experience to practice skills and techniques. The purpose of this series is to take the intimidation out of painting with watercolor so students allow themselves to explore and have fun! *Each workshop is a stand alone class where students will come away with a creation of their own or the workshops can be taken as a 6 month series. April 6th In this first workshop, students will learn the very basics of painting with watercolor: including learning about brushes, watercolor paint, palettes and paper. Students will learn about color as they paint their own color wheel using Cyan, Magenta and Yellow watercolor paint. May 4th Students will learn all about washes and other basic techniques for starting their first watercolor painting. June 1st During this workshop, students will create an abstract colorful design as they practice glazing techniques and brushwork. July 6th During this workshop, students will learn about value and create a monochromatic landscape painting. August 3 During this workshop, students will use nature as their inspiration for their paintings. September 7th Postcard Painting: Students will create several of their own postcard size paintings during this watercolor workshop. 9:30am – 12:30 pm at the VIA Artistica Studio at TaborSpace$50 per workshop or $270 for all 6 Beginning Watercolor Workshops. All materials are provided. Payments must be made in advance and can be sent via PayPal to lesliebarnum@yahoo.com. Questions? Please contact Leslie at lesliebarnum@yahoo.com. VIA Artistica Cancellation/Refund Policy – If cancellation is given 2 weeks or more in advance of the workshop, a full refund is honored. However, if the original payment was made through PayPal, we will charge 4% (our PayPal fee) to make a refund. If cancellation is given with less than 2 weeks notice, we will refund 50% of the payment. If less than 72 hours notice is given, sorry, NO REFUND is given. first Saturday of month, Apr 6 – Sep 7, 2019, 9:30am – 12:30pm, $0.00 Register |
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 Designing with Décollage Workshop with Guest Instructor-Christine Dumont Mixing additives into polymer clay can affect not only its appearance but also its properties. This workshop introduces you to an additive that will transform the way you work with clay. Enriched, the material responds more effusively and creatively to a lighter touch that allows you to focus on design. Creating a veneer is only a first step in designing a finished piece. Once you have a decorated sheet, how do you turn it into a finished piece? How do you approach the other aspects of the composition such as shape, edges and findings to maximise impact? This workshop focuses on designing a finished piece, giving you tips to consider to help you make your own design choices. Specifically, you will explore how to: – do “décollage”, a technique which creates patterns by tearing and rubbing away previously applied clay, – liberate the magic of color using opaque and translucent clays, – enhance the impact of your compositions by hamonising your veneers to the shape of your piece and edge finishing techniques, – complete the piece with just the right findings. To pay by check, please click the ‘Pay by Check’ button above to hold your spot, then promptly mail your check, along with the class title and your name, phone # and email address, to: VIA Artistica, 107 N 41st Place, Ridgefield, WA 98642.
, Aug 17 – Aug 18, 2019, 10:00am – 5:00pm, $200.00 Register |
