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By Brooke Nuckles, 120 contributed posts
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Artists Workshop of Southern Oregon & Central Art Present “Watercolor En Plein Air” Workshop
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By Anna Elkins, 128 contributed posts
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About the author: art + word + spirit: A painter and poet, I play in the crossroads of art & spirit. My paintings are visual stanzas of a poem I will spend my life writing - with brush & pen. I've had the honor to create and exhibit art in the United States, Europe & Micronesia. "As with poetry, painting is either a battle or a dance. Given the choice between music & a sword, I choose music." See Anna's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource.
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| From a visit to Yves Saint Laurent’s Jardin Majorelle a couple of trips back |
In March, Deep Travel Workshops enjoyed Larry Habegger as our instructor in Morocco. For one of his sessions, Larry asked us to write about our intention as writers—what did we hope to convey to others?
I hadn’t exactly articulated that before, and this is what came out:
“As a child, I wondered if we all saw the same colors. Is my green your blue? Is your red my yellow? With my writing, I think I want to figure out what I see, taste, feel…and to share it. To hear back what you see, taste, feel. To compare notes and knowing. To shimmy about in a synesthesia of experience—borrowing and lending. Giving and taking. Eventually, I imagine that what I write could be a color of my own mixing—a new pigment that someone else can use like I learned to use the colors of others. Maybe I hope to concoct a Majorelle blue like that of Yves Saint Laurent in Marrakech. A blue I fell so deeply in love with, I took its powdered pigment home, not knowing that by merely unscrewing the lid, the particles of color would rise up and land everywhere, turning everything I touched the color of distant seas and skies. I want to make and share an indelible reminder of unexpected beauty.”
Thanks for that prompt, Larry! (And I’m still trying to figure out what to do with that pigment….)
By Brooke Nuckles, 120 contributed posts
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Artist’s Workshop of Southern Oregon & Central Art Present “En Plein Air” Workshop!
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By Brooke Nuckles, 120 contributed posts
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Gelli Printing
with Karen O’Brien
Saturday, April 14th
10:30 am – 1:30 pm
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This is a fun exploratory class in printmaking using commercial and homemade gelatin printing plates. We will experiment with color, plant materials, stencils, masks and texturing materials to make complex papers that can be used as collage for mixed media projects or framed as art. I will also cover how to make your own stamps and stencils to use for printing.
$45. Includes all materials.
Recommended by Karen:
Bring along some soft leaves, so they do not dig into the plate surface and any of your favorite stencils and texture materials ex: bubble wrap, lace…
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Paint like Van Gogh
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, April 21st
1 – 4 pm
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- All materials provided
- Leave with an acrylic painting
- Learn about post-impressionism and Van Gogh
- Study a master’s work, a time-honored tradition to improving your art skills
- Have a fun afternoon!
- All skill levels are welcome
- Each person copies a work of their choice (Not a follow-the-leader format)
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$30. All materials included.
Recommended to bring a color photocopy of your favorite Van Gogh as a reference.
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Paint like Picasso
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, April 28th
1 – 4 pm
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- All materials provided
- Leave with an acrylic painting
- Learn about Picasso and his immense influence on many periods of art
- Study a master’s work, a time-honored tradition to improving your art skills
- Have a fun afternoon!
- All skill levels are welcome
- Each person copies a work of their choice (Not a follow-the-leader format)
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$30. All the materials are included.
Recommended to bring a color photocopy of your favorite Picasso painting as a reference.
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Living a More Inspired & Heartfelt Life
with Janet L. Stanley, M.A.
Saturday, May 5th
1 – 4 pm
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Are you the ‘You,” you long to be?
Are you following your heart’s deepest desires?
Are you nourishing your soul?
I invite you to join me to explore what gets in our way and how we can overcome those obstacles.
Please bring a journal, a blanket and pillow. If you have a drum and/or rattle, I invite you to bring it/them along.
Janet L. Stanley is a spiritual guide, mentor, teacher, and shamanic healer.
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Sketching from Life: Fun with Flowers
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, May 12th
1 – 4 pm
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- Learn or develop your skills in drawing from life.
- We will sketch fresh flowers
- We can use pencils, pens, or charcoal.
- Work on creating good values, realistic lighting
- Improve composition
- All skill levels welcome
$30. All materials provided.
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Paint like Alex Katz
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, May 19th
1 – 4 pm
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Contemporary painter Alex Katz is a master at simplifying compositions. His artwork has been exhibited over 700 times and he is one of the most famous living painters. In this class we will:
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- Have fun learning tricks to simplify a painting to make it stronger
- Learn to plan our colors ahead of time
- Beginning students can copy one of his works, and more intermediate, advanced, or adventurous students can bring in a photo and we will paint it in Katz’s style.
- Leave with an acrylic painting
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$30. All materials provided.
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Animal Drawing
with Bobbi Baldwin
Saturday, June 2nd
10:30 – 4
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Paint your beloved pet or favorite animal, open to all mediums (except oil). Dogs, cats, horses, tigers, cows, wild animals. Whatever your favorite fur or feather animals are!
We will work on learning the anatomical structure of bodies and faces as well as how to best portray them.
We will also work on composition, color theory, techniques, and painting.
Beginners through advanced artists—all are welcome.
$85. Materials list to be sent to you. (Most materials available for use at the Museum if needed).
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Art Journals
with Karen O’Brien
Saturday, June 16th
10:30 – 3:30
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In this class we will learn how to begin our own art journal* with simple supplies. I will share plenty of ideas and approaches to begin filling your journals. We will create a journal spread.
All you need to bring to class is:
- Blank journal that can handle water media: 90-140 lb paper
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- Old book : thin spine, no larger than 9″ x 12″, no shiny, slick or glossy pages
*What is an Art Journal? It’s a place to record your thoughts, memories, and emotions through images, art and words.
Why do it? It is an easy way to use your creativity every day. It can be done with simple tools. It is portable, requiring very little space to do it. It can be used to document life, travels, plan you art, express your feelings, test out new art products and techniques. It can be personal – only for you, or you can share it with others.
$45.
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Advanced Figure Drawing
with Bobbi Baldwin
Friday, June 22nd &
Saturday, June 23rd
10:30 – 4
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Bobbi returns by popular demand!
An in-depth study of how color theory applies to the human form. This class is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about how to draw the human form. It will also apply color theory to the way you draw the figure – including how shadow and light can make your work far better. You will leave with a stronger knowledge of how to apply light and shadow, keep them separated, and how to draw anyone in any position.
$150. Materials list will be sent to you.
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How to Paint Waves
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, June 30th
1 – 4 pm
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- Learn how to paint convincing waves
- Where it the light in the wave?
- What colors make a convincing wave?
- Learn about transparent vs opaque colors
- Learn about the difference between Mineral Inorganic colors and Modern Organic colors – finally find out what all those crazy paint names are about!
- Great color theory class that will apply to other subjects too!
$30. All materials included.
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By Brooke Nuckles, 120 contributed posts
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GOING PUBLIC: Creating Art for Public Spaces –
Public Art workshop presented by Oregon Center for the Arts with support from the City of Ashland
Saturday, April 21st 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Meese Auditorium, located in the Art Building at Southern Oregon University
555 Indiana Street, Ashland OR
To register:
https://tickets.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?e=f9e5783e75b67807d1c01d10e6d130ef&t=tix&vqitq=a9319bb5-ff9f-4588-8f08-4d6bc452f508&vqitp=3c492849-959e-4776-b963-e49bbd9ecb41&vqitts=1519847519&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=a9084c5963597a873a18c51ba842ff31
General Directions:
555 Indiana Street, Ashland, OR 97520. Located at the corner of Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street on the Southern Oregon University campus. The Art Building and Meese Auditorium at Southern Oregon University are most directly accessible off of Interstate 5 at Exit 14, the southern Ashland exit.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1569 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.
By Brooke Nuckles, 120 contributed posts
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Spring’s Bluster
As winter tugs to hold on and spring throws it’s own punches, we tumble about from 70 degree, sunny days to frosty, snowy fog. But my daffodils are winning out and I’m feeling optimistic for plein air painting, garden digging and hikes with friends. I’m inviting you to trundle along into one of these adventures with me!
Namaste’
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Women’s Retreat
Women’s Alpine Celebration
After last year’s ALL inclusive retreat, we plan to replicate what one participant declared, we learned “so many things that related but are all different!” – – but with new invented processes. Consider August 8-13th to be yourweek for a personal opportunity to expand and rediscover hidden creative yearnings, a dedicated time for yourself. For a video sampling … feast your eyes on this. Early registration and Scholarships available andmore ! Be one of the select six limited participants … come treat yourself! ALSO … prints of the above image
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Shows
Meyer Memorial Gallery (SOU)
April 21-29, the Ashland Gallery Association presents local artists in conjunction with the Taste of Ashland. Come see some stellar artwork!
Ashland Open Studios Tour 2018
Again this year I will be participating in Open Studios, October 13 and 14. I look forward to meeting more of you and sharing my work and studio!
Traveling Conversations
Our January Sebastopolshow was largely attended and we sold two of our fabulous big collaborative pieces. This continuing exchange between Jean Warren, Floy Zittin and myself will carry on … next showing, hopefully in the Bay Area. Incidentally, this blustery watercolor at very top is fromthis collaborative series! |
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Classes
Visual Art Journaling “Clinic”
Monthly I nest in with up to five diverse artists (emerging or established) to hone the techniques of watercolor specifically related to journaling. My devotion to journaling started in 2001 … and if not familiar … here’s mystory. This year I’m focusing on the color wheel, studying a particular color, 3-5pm, each third Friday of the month … April will be “Greens”. Confirm with me before coming because of limited space! |
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By Brooke Nuckles, 120 contributed posts
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1086 Washburn March 2017
Medford, OR Tues-Fri 10-5pm
(541) 779-0272 Closed: Sun & Mon.
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Looks like spring is
finally going to show up!
The studio has been busy with new commissions,
workshops, and classes.
Planning some exciting new projects coming up.
Join us for a great time!
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What’s new?
Come and learn about
Alcohol Inks!
They can be used on any non-porous surface.
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These projects can be done during our regularly scheduled workshops on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from
10 – 12n. Please call or email ahead to reserve your space.
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Crackle Technique
April 14th
1-4pm
plus one morning workshop
Learn how to make dazzling crackle technique backgrounds to accentuate your fused glass pieces.
This class will incorporate a crackle technique background and painting with glass enamels on both surfaces of the top layer.
Glass, fiber paper, powders, paint, glass nuggets and two firings are included with this 2 class project. You will be required to wear an N95 respirator. They are available for sale if you do not already own one. ($3.95)
This will be a small class and will fill up quickly so register today.
$ 95
One place left
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Painting with Frit 2
April 28th & May 5
1-4pm
Take your frit painting to the next level!
Learn the secrets to multi-layering glass, paint and frit giving your artwork depth and dimension.
Project is shown with bear but there is a deer pattern available as well.
This will be a small class and will fill up quickly so register today.$125
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Painting with Glass Enamels
Dogwood Spoon Rest or
Small Platter
May 19th
1-4pm
Paint dogwood flowers, leaves and branches on the top layer and learn to paint complementary watercolor backgrounds on a second layer to create depth and interest.
This 10″ x 6″ spoon rest is not only beautiful but a handy accessory for any kitchen. Small platter also available.
This class includes all materials and 2 firings.
$55
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One Saturday Morning and Afternoon
June 2nd
10a-12pm
Lunch
1-4pmLearn to use frit, hand pulled stringers, 96 glass and glass enamels to quickly add dimension and a painterly quality to your fused glass art.
We’ll explore different techniques through 3 small panels, focusing on clouds, trees, water and layering backgrounds. We’ll also address combining colors and picture composition.
Find out how easy it is to develop your sketches from photos and other inspiration. These panels can be a great reference guide for future projects.
All frit, stringers, glass, glass enamels and lunch are included.Glass fusing: Basics or equivalent is required.$135
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Morning Workshops:
Come join our morning workshops on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 10a – Noon. Use our tools and workshop space. $10 for 2 hours! Call to reserve your space. You can do a Flowers of Hope panel during any of our workshops…or a “Try Fusing” panel to get you started in fusing. You can also schedule bigger projects. Contact us for more information.
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Dive Into An Exciting 4 Week Pastel Class!
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Explorations in Pastel Painting
with Janis Lacey Ellison
PSA, IAPS/MC, PSWC, PSO, NPS, PSNM, SPS
Price: $125.00
Workshop Dates: 5/14/2018 – 6/4/2018
Location: Central Art Classroom
Learn a variety of techniques in Pastel to capture color and texture in your paintings. This session will move beyond simple application and teach you techniques to give your paintings texture and color with an impressionistic painterly look and feel.
Join me for ongoing 4 week session classes that include demonstration and individual instruction time at your easel.
All levels welcome.
Next class session May 14, 21, 28, and June 4, 2018. Four Monday sessions from 9:30-1:00 pm.
Register with $50.00 deposit, email or call for details.
Student supplies materials, supply list available upon registration.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact: Janis Ellison
Phone: 541-218-9788
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