Winter Workshops
Understanding the Landscape Artistically
Donald Demers, Instructor
Friday & Saturday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
September 17 & 18, 2010
The workshop will include brief lectures and daily demonstrations by Don Demers. Most of the work will be done outdoors and supplemented by studio work. Students will be expected to create one to two paintings each day. These will be done “plein air” unless it rains. Oils are preferable but watercolors and acrylics are acceptable. This workshop is designed for intermediate and advanced students. Space is limited to 12 students. The student will be instructed on understanding what they see outside and how to translate it into artistic terms like shape, design, color, drawing, etc. with the goal of creating “natural” looking paintings. Don discusses painting as a language and the painter needs to learn how to translate the natural “real” world into artistic portrayals. Students should not expect to create finished works in the class, but to embrace new information and explore new territory with their paints. Don does not do group critiques unless he sees something everyone can benefit from. Painting is a solitary task and Don deals with each student’s issues individually. Students will need outdoor painting gear and painting canvases or panels no larger than 11”x14”.
A member of the Guild of Boston Artists and the American Society of Marine Painters, Don is a record eleven-time award winner at the Mystic International Marine Exhibition. He has been featured in American Artist and he recently produced a painting Video entitled The Outdoor Studio. He conducts workshops both nationally and internationally. For more about Don and to view his work, visit his website at www.donalddemers.com or click here.
Members:..............$375
Non-members:.......$425
Painting Workshop with Carol O’Malia
Saturday, March 6, 10:00am - 4:00pm, One session
DRAMA through lighting and composition. Requires no significant experience. Students with a range of backgrounds and skill levels are welcome. One day workshop will focus on adding drama through the use of lighting and strong compositional techniques. Come away with a knowledge of historical and contemporary visual representation that can be applied to future paintings. Students will be painting from still life set ups and there will be a focus on learning how "see." Various painting techniques will be touched upon to give you some of the tools needed to make your paintings pop. Acrylic and oil welcome.
To see more examples of Carol’s work, check out her website: www.omalia.com
Members:………...$120
Non-members: ......$160
Nantucket Easter Basket Workshop
Pam Smith & Patty Campbell, Instructors
Wednesdays 6:30pm –9:00pm (4 weeks)
Back by popular demand!
Just in time for Easter bunny! Learn the art of Nantucket basket making as we create a Nantucket Easter basket for your Easter eggs. Learn to shape staves, weave, apply rims, and add finishing techniques as we make a beautiful heirloom basket. Tuition includes materials. Scrimshaw adornment available at additional charge. Other basket shapes available for experienced students. Please call to request ahead of time.
January 27 – February 24
No class on February 17
Members:..................$220
Non-members: ..........$250
Oil Pastels & Paint Sticks
Paula Whalen, Instructor
Date in March to be determined, One session
10:00am – 3:00pm
Have you ever been frustrated by oil pastels? Join us in an exciting exploration of this bright, versatile medium. Come learn the techniques that unlock the secret to creating beautiful paintings. This vibrant & versatile medium is very inexpensive when compared to oil paints. Learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting with this medium. No experience necessary. Pack a lunch. Material list available at registration.
Members:..................$ 60
Non-members: ..........$100
How to Successfully Sell Your Art or
Craft Online
Marla Bosworth, Instructor
Tuesday, February 23, One session
7:00pm -9:00pm
Learn highly-effective internet marketing techniques and social networking skills in this class that will boost your arts and crafts sales. E-commerce sales are growing at a rate of 18% annually. Want your share of online orders? Join us to learn how to gain Web traffic, increase orders and put yourself at the top of Google rankings without paying a dime. Learn how blogging brings in business, the importance of newsletters, and how to create a media buzz. We'll cover how to use Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social networking sites to your advantage. Come join other artisans in this fast-paced, information-loaded class! Bring a pen and notebook, as you'll gain valuable tips from this seasoned website expert.
Members:…………$45
Non-members: .......$85
How to Make Your Own Handmade Soaps
Marla Bosworth, Instructor,
Thursday, February 25, One session
7:00pm - 9:00pm.
How to Make Your Own Handmade Soaps - from Scratch!
Make your own bars of fragrant, moisturizing, and long-lasting vegan soaps. You'll learn all about healing properties of essential oils and plant oils, natural coloring, exfoliants, molds, curing, and how to formulate your own recipes. Each student will take home 10 bars of handmade soap.
This class is a great gift for a friend—or yourself. Recipes and a list of favorite suppliers will be provided. Includes all materials.
Members:…………$65
Non-members: ......$110
Marla G. Bosworth is the founder of Back Porch Soap Company, established in 1998. Her company primarily wholesales to high-end boutiques, resorts and organic-focused retailers. Back Porch Soap Co. also sells retail via its website: www.backporchsoap.com Prior to launching Back Porch Soap, Marla was a senior market research analyst for the company now known as Forrester Research. Her clients included Hewlett-Packard, Apple, Canon, IBM, and Xerox. There she forecasted product and market opportunity.
Make your own Glass Beads
Marj Bates, Instructor
Dates below , One session
Learn how to make the glass beads that you have been admiring and spending high dollars for using the ancient art of lampwork. Each student will be provided with their own workstation, all the tools and glass necessary to make Venetian glass beads.Lots of hands-on time and individual attention from nationally known artist Marj Bates. Our workshops are held in Marj’s brand new light-filled studio by the sea on Lighthouse Point in Scituate Harbor. There are lots of dates to choose from. This is a great workshop to do with a friend or two!
Member:.................$175.00
Non-Member:.........$185.00
Dates of workshops:
January 16, February 06 or March 13
Additional dates will be listed on the website after January 2010
Silver Jewelry Making
Marj Bates, Instructor
Mondays 5:00pm – 7:00pm (8 weeks)
Ongoing
Students will learn to cut, shape, solder & polish silver. Starting with raw silver sheet or wire we will make a bracelet & set a stone in a ring. You will them make a design of your own choice! Marj has been missing working with precious metals especially silver. Being all encompassed in glass beadmaking since 1993 Marj has found little time to play with silver. Marj studied metalsmithing for many years with master goldsmith Robert Emin. Marj has set up her new light filled studio by the sea with all new toys (tools)! Now you too can make your own cool jewelry designs! Classes are on Monday nights from 5:00pm- 7:00pm in Marj's Scituate studio.
January 4 - March 8
Members ................$225.00
Non-members..........$265.00
Sea Glass & Beach Stone Jewelry Workshop
Marj Bates, Instructor
Thursdays 6:00pm - 8:00pm, 8 weeks
Learn how to make really cool sea glass & beach stone jewelry. Students will learn how to drill glass, silver wire wrapping techniques, proper use of basic pliers & drills, filing, cleaning designs and polishing. Materials list provided at registration. Classes are held in Marj’s Scituate studio. Marj, a nationally known glass artist & jewelry designer, will share some of her amazing design tips and tricks. Students may make earrings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets or anything else their creative hands wish to try.
January 21 - March 25
No class February 18
Members ................$250.00
Non-members..........$285.00
Directions to Marj’s Studio:
http://www.glassthings.com/directns.cgi
Plein Air Workshop
David Monteiro, Instructor
May 15-16, 2010, Saturday - Sunday
9:00am -4:00pm with a break for lunch
The objective to this plein air workshop is for the artist to artistically transpose a scene onto canvas within a short time period. This 2 day workshop will include on-site demonstrations as well as group and personal painting instruction. Each artist will learn the basic fundamentals of outdoor painting and plein air techniques beginning with choosing the composition, understanding the light source, and exploring the color values. Open to all levels. Oil paint or other opaque mediums preferred.
Members .................$175.
Non Members ........$225.
David Monteiro is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Art. He is a member of the Copley Society in Boston and the American Society of Marine Artists. Most recently, he was elected to the 29th International Show at the Mystic Seaport Art Gallery. His work is gaining national recognition.