| Adult Art Classes at GPMA October, November, December 2019By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1965 contributed posts
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About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world. Click on any picture to reach our website class signup page. We now have two levels of pricing for classes. Museum members receive a $5 discount on all adult art classes. To become a member or to renew a membership: |
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Elements of Art – Texture, Form, & Shapewith Kristen O’NeillSaturday, October 121 – 4 pm |
Part of the series of fundamental art classes: Elements of Art We will explore texture and how it creates the quality of an object, how form is created in 2D & 3D artworks, and how artworks have used shape. Class includes: - An art history exploration of works that focused on texture, form, and shape.
- Art projects to explore all three: texture, form, & shape.
- Looking at art in person and applying what we have learned.
$30/Members, $35/Non-Members. All materials provided. |
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Folk Art Dolls with Karen O’Brien Saturday, October 19 1 – 4 pm In this workshop you will learn primitive doll making techniques to create a simple doll. Karen will share her mixed media tips and techniques to create amazing, whimsical faces using a variety of media. In this class you will make a simple “stump” doll. The term “stump doll” refers to an early design made from a single continuous shape, often without arms or legs with stitched or drawn features. She will provide a pre-sewn “body,” so you can forgo sewing machines and cover each step in creating your doll. You will cover pattern design, hand sewing, antiquing, clothing, drawing the face and options for adding “ears” for a black cat? – Halloween is just around the corner! No painting or sewing experience is required. This class is for all skill levels. $35/Members $40/Non-Members All supplies included |
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Mini Bookswith Cindy HernandezSaturday, October 261 -4 pmStudents will create a mini-book and will also receive supplies to make an additional book. These mini-books are ideal for sketchbooks and are made with watercolor paper. $45/Members $50/Non-Members All supplies included |
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Needlefelting Birdswith Corbin BrashearSaturday, November 212:30 – 4 pmNeedlefelting is a fun way to create small, soft sculptures out of wool. Corbin will teach you how to create the body shape, then add lots of exciting details. They always come out great. No experience is necessary. All the supplies are provided. $40/Members $45/Non-Members All supplies included |
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Get Social Media Fit!with Kelli MatthewsFriday, November 81 – 5 pmJoin us for an interaction workshop to build your social media muscles! Building healthy social media for your business or non-profit doesn’t have to take a lot of time. With a good plan, a practical calendar, and some simple tools, you can be social media fit in 10 minutes a day (or less). Learn how! Kelli Matthews, Sr. Instructor, University of Oregon & Managing Director, Verve Northwest Communications Kelli has worked in public relations for nearly two decades. She’s a strategic communications professional with extensive experience providing counsel, researching, planning, implementing and evaluating communication initiatives. Her 15 years of teaching experience at the University of Oregon keeps her on the cutting edge of research and practice. Particular areas of focus include: digital strategy, media relations and crisis communications. $50/Everyone $40/Non-Profits All supplies included |
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Origami Card Holderswith Linda DunnSaturday, November 91 -4 pmJoin fabric artist Linda Dunn for a fun filled afternoon learning how to dress up those holiday gift cards with origami card holders using both paper and fabric variations…no sewing required! Class instruction will walk you through the entire process from paper/fabric selection & preparation to simple origami construction and finally creative embellishing ideas for that artistic touch. The fabric cards holders are very durable, suitable for everyday use and are perfect for credit cards/store cards and business cards. Class fee includes all material and supplies to complete 2 paper card holders plus 1 fabric card holder. Additional prepared fabric may be available for purchase. $25/Members $30/Non-Members All supplies included |
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Elements of Art – Space, Balance, & Compositionwith Kristen O’NeillSaturday, November 231 – 4 pmHow do artists create space, and use balance and composition in their artwork? Class includes: - An art history exploration of works that focused on space, balance, & composition
- Art projects to explore all three: space, balance, composition
- Techniques for problem solving works in progress (you can bring in your own work in progress if you want)
- Looking at art in person, with a focus of applying what we have learned.
$30/Members $35/Non-Members All supplies included |
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Origami Fabric Boxeswith Linda DunnThursday, Dec. 51 – 4 pmFabric artist Linda Dunn returns for another fun filled afternoon creating fabric origami boxes…no sewing required! This class will feature holiday themed boxes which are perfect for gift giving, stowing away small treasures or display as a unique decorating accent. Class instruction will walk you through the entire process from fabric selection & preparation to simple box construction progressing to more complex variations and finally creative embellishing ideas for that artistic touch. Class fee includes all material and supplies to complete paper “mock ups” plus 1 fabric box. Additional prepared fabric sets will be available for purchase. $35/Members $40/Non-Members All supplies included |
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Elements of Art – Emphasis & Movementwith Kristen O’NeillSaturday, December 71 – 4 pmFinal class of the series of fundamental art classes: Elements of Art Emphasis and movement can be key elements of art that help create interest and drama. Explore this concept in an art history presentation and learn how to: - Create a strong center of interest or focal point
- Move the viewers eye through a piece in the way
- Explore the illusion of action
- Create a suspenseful moment and how to have use tension in your composition.
- How to use emphasis and movement to finalize an artwork.
$30/Members $35/Non-Members All supplies included |
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All class sign ups are considered final and refunds are not given. The Museum will give a full refund in the case of a class being cancelled. Unsure if your membership is active? Check in with the Museum staff by calling 541-479-3290, or email [email protected]. Thank you for supporting the arts! |
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