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Play generates ideas and constraints make things interesting. They send you in new directions and bypass inhibitions. The assignment is to make a figure. Any kind of figure. Or more than one! The more you do, the more ideas you will generate for bigger projects like dolls, drawings, paintings, and sculpture. This is a chance to engage deeply and freely with your imagination and embrace real play.
All materials will be provided. We will use paper, cardboard, fabric, sticks, moss, feathers, buttons, metal, wood…basically whatever is around including tools – glue sticks, tape, paint, thread, string…. You are welcome to bring a Ziploc bag full of your own bits to use or share and add a nice element of surprise.
$35/Members,
$40/Non-Members.
ALMOST FULL:
Origami Boxes
with Linda Dunn
Saturday, Feb. 9
1 – 4 pm
Join fabric artist Linda Dunn for a fun filled afternoon creating fabric origami boxes…no sewing required! These valentine themed boxes 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, 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.
Paint like Cezanne
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, Feb. 16
1 – 4 pm
Learn about Cezanne and Post-Impressionism and how his work influenced future generations. We’ll explore how he used geometric shapes and brushstrokes to construct his subject matter. Create a copy of your favorite Cezanne. We will be working in acrylic, with all materials provided.
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
Fractured Flowers
with Linda Dunn
TWO DIFFERENT DATES OFFERED:
Saturday, Mar. 9 or
Thursday, Mar. 14
1 – 4 pm
Fabric artist Linda Dunn shares her “fractured fabric” technique for the first in this brand new class. Learn how to use a heat bonding process to transform scraps of fabric into mini works of art. No sewing required! Class fee includes all material, supplies and use of necessary equipment.
$50/Members,
$55/Non-Members
(price is for 1 class)
Color & Value in Landscapes
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, Mar. 16
1 – 4 pm
Learn about color theory, mixing, and values. Techniques for natural atmospheric perspective will be taught. We will have several painting exercises. Great for beginners, but all levels and questions are welcome. All materials are provided, taught in acrylic.
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
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].
Improve your sketching skills. Learn mark-making techniques, and how to draw a 3D object from real life. We will have sketching exercises in this class to practice and will learn about black & white sketches, value sketching, negative space and more. All materials are provided.
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
Creative Idea Generator
with Karen O’Brien
Saturday, Feb 2
10:30 am – 1 pm
Play generates ideas and constraints make things interesting. They send you in new directions and bypass inhibitions. The assignment is to make a figure. Any kind of figure. Or more than one! The more you do, the more ideas you will generate for bigger projects like dolls, drawings, paintings, and sculpture. This is a chance to engage deeply and freely with your imagination and embrace real play.
All materials will be provided. We will use paper, cardboard, fabric, sticks, moss, feathers, buttons, metal, wood…basically whatever is around including tools – glue sticks, tape, paint, thread, string…. You are welcome to bring a Ziploc bag full of your own bits to use or share and add a nice element of surprise.
$35/Members,
$40/Non-Members.
Origami Boxes
with Linda Dunn
Saturday, Feb. 9
1 – 4 pm
Join fabric artist Linda Dunn for a fun filled afternoon creating fabric origami boxes…no sewing required! These valentine themed boxes 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, 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.
Paint like Cezanne
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, Feb. 16
1 – 4 pm
Learn about Cezanne and Post-Impressionism and how his work influenced future generations. We’ll explore how he used geometric shapes and brushstrokes to construct his subject matter. Create a copy of your favorite Cezanne. We will be working in acrylic, with all materials provided.
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
Fractured Flowers
with Linda Dunn
TWO DIFFERENT DATES OFFERED:
Saturday, Mar. 9 or
Thursday, Mar. 14
1 – 4 pm
Fabric artist Linda Dunn shares her “fractured fabric” technique for the first in this brand new class. Learn how to use a heat bonding process to transform scraps of fabric into mini works of art. No sewing required! Class fee includes all material, supplies and use of necessary equipment.
$50/Members,
$55/Non-Members
(price is for 1 class)
Color & Value in Landscapes
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, Mar. 16
1 – 4 pm
Learn about color theory, mixing, and values. Techniques for natural atmospheric perspective will be taught. We will have several painting exercises. Great for beginners, but all levels and questions are welcome. All materials are provided, taught in acrylic.
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
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].
Improve your sketching skills. Learn mark-making techniques, and how to draw a 3D object from real life. We will have sketching exercises in this class to practice and will learn about black & white sketches, value sketching, negative space and more. All materials are provided.
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
Creative Idea Generator
with Karen O’Brien
Saturday, Feb 2
10:30 am – 1 pm
Play generates ideas and constraints make things interesting. They send you in new directions and bypass inhibitions. The assignment is to make a figure. Any kind of figure. Or more than one! The more you do, the more ideas you will generate for bigger projects like dolls, drawings, paintings, and sculpture. This is a chance to engage deeply and freely with your imagination and embrace real play.
All materials will be provided. We will use paper, cardboard, fabric, sticks, moss, feathers, buttons, metal, wood…basically whatever is around including tools – glue sticks, tape, paint, thread, string…. You are welcome to bring a Ziploc bag full of your own bits to use or share and add a nice element of surprise.
$35/Members,
$40/Non-Members.
Origami Boxes
with Linda Dunn
Saturday, Feb. 9
1 – 4 pm
Join fabric artist Linda Dunn for a fun filled afternoon creating fabric origami boxes…no sewing required! These valentine themed boxes 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, 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.
Paint like Cezanne
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, Feb. 16
1 – 4 pm
Learn about Cezanne and Post-Impressionism and how his work influenced future generations. We’ll explore how he used geometric shapes and brushstrokes to construct his subject matter. Create a copy of your favorite Cezanne. We will be working in acrylic, with all materials provided.
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
Fractured Flowers
with Linda Dunn
TWO DIFFERENT DATES OFFERED:
Saturday, Mar. 9 or
Thursday, Mar. 14
1 – 4 pm
Fabric artist Linda Dunn shares her “fractured fabric” technique for the first in this brand new class. Learn how to use a heat bonding process to transform scraps of fabric into mini works of art. No sewing required! Class fee includes all material, supplies and use of necessary equipment.
$50/Members,
$55/Non-Members
(price is for 1 class)
Color & Value in Landscapes
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, Mar. 16
1 – 4 pm
Learn about color theory, mixing, and values. Techniques for natural atmospheric perspective will be taught. We will have several painting exercises. Great for beginners, but all levels and questions are welcome. All materials are provided, taught in acrylic.
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
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]. Please note that the Museum is closed from December 21st – January 22.
Learn Zentangle designs with certified Zentangle instructor, Cindy Hernandez. Then create fun and flexible 3D art with them.
Zentangle is a creative doodling process where there are no mistakes, and fantastic looking designs are easily repeatable.
These move!! Check out our video on Facebook.
$35. All materials included.
Paint like Diego Rivera
with Kristen O’Neill
Sat. Nov. 17
1 – 4 pm
Learn about the life, and paintings and murals of Mexican artist Diego Rivera. We will copy one of his work’s onto a 8″ x 10″ canvas. Class is taught with Golden’s Heavy Body acrylics.
(Firm limit of 16 students. Please sign up as soon as you can.)
$30. All materials provided
Portrait Painting
with Bobbi Baldwin
Fri. 11/30 and Sat. 12/1
10:30 am – 4 pm
This class is designed for the student who wants to excel at portraiture. This class is filled with many lectures and demonstrations on becoming a fine art portrait artist, including and not limited to: eyes, noses, mouths, ears, skin color, bone structure, hair, hands, limbs, torsos, clothing, and backgrounds.
Bobbi works individually with all students on the level they are as well as working with the group on areas that I see are needed for everyone. It is a great class for whoever you are and at whatever level you are at. This is going to be from a live model.
All mediums are welcome (except oil paint).
$150.
How to Paint Clouds
with Kristen O’Neill
Sat. 12/8
1 – 4 pm
Learn techniques to create realistic clouds, in a variety of lighting circumstances.
We will explore how to use clouds to show what time of day it is, and how to create consistent light within a painting or drawing. Class is taught in acrylic.
(Firm limit of 16 students. Please sign up as soon as you can.)
$30. All materials provided.
Photos by Marta! Aren’t Southern Oregon clouds amazing! She has taken these photos in preparation for the class. We are going to use these two photos for some exercises. Thanks Marta!
Our next classes will start late January. We are scheduling for Winter/Spring now. Please let us know if you have a great idea for a class!
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.
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Open Studios
September 29 & 30
Our third annual Open Studios: How Art is Made tour starts in just over 2 weeks. We are looking forward to an art-filled weekend and have 13 artists in 10 studio locations.
This year the tour showcases studios that are north of the Rogue River. Next year we will feature studios that are south of the river.
Can you do us a favor? Help us spread the word! Even if you aren’t participating as an artist this year, we still want your help. Buy a ticket, tell a friend (or ten). Post to Facebook, email your art loving pals. Help support our growing art community in the Josephine County by spreading the word about this event.
Open Studios
September 29 & 30, 11 am – 4 pm
$20 ticket – includes an artist guide with map for the first 200 tickets sold.
Our Preview Exhibition will be open from September 18 – 27. We will also have art books for sale during the preview! Great chance to pick up some fascinating books.
Click on any picture to reach our website class signup page.
Color Theory – Still Life
with Bobbi Baldwin
Friday, 9/21 & Sat. 9/22
10:30 am – 4 pm
This class will work from a still life. We will study the effects of light and shadow, exploring the temperatures of light and how lights influence what we paint. It is a must have class for all artists. Bobbi will describe and demonstrate the anatomy of light and shadow.
All mediums are welcome (except oil paint).
$150.
3D Zentangle
with Cindy Hernandez
Saturday, Oct. 6
1 – 4 pm
Learn Zentangle designs with certified Zentangle instructor, Cindy Hernandez. Then create fun and flexible 3D art with them.
Zentangle is a creative doodling process where there are no mistakes, and fantastic looking designs are easily repeatable.
$35. All materials included.
Color Mixing
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, Oct. 13
1 – 4 pm
The color theory class you’ve been asking for! This class is all about learning the color wheel, and we will create mixing charge so that you can learn how to explore color on your own.
$30. All materials provided.
Paint like Emily Carr
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, Oct. 20
1 – 4 pm
One of Canada’s most loved artists. Emily Carr has been compared to Georgia O’Keeffe, Edvard Munch, and Vincent van Gogh. She dedicated her life to painting powerful landscapes of British Colombia.
We will learn about her life, artwork, and style and copy one of her work’s (of your choice). Class is taught with Golden’s Heavy Body acrylics.
$30. All materials included.
Dragons & Dinos – Oh my!
with Corbin Brashear
Sat. 10/27
10:30 am – 4:30 pm
A needlefelting workshop where you can create a dragon or dinosaur. We will create whimsical dragons or real beasts as we explore working with armatures in this workshop. Some experience needlefelting is recommended by not required. Adults and kids 8 and up are welcome. Preregistration is required.
$75. All materials provided.
Paint like Diego Rivera
with Kristen O’Neill
Sat. Nov. 17
1 – 4 pm
Learn about the life, and paintings and murals of Mexican artist Diego Rivera. We will copy one of his work’s onto a 8″ x 10″ canvas. Class is taught with Golden’s Heavy Body acrylics.
$30. All materials provided
Portrait Painting
with Bobbi Baldwin
Fri. 11/30 and Sat. 12/1
10:30 am – 4 pm
This class is designed for the student who wants to excel at portraiture. This class is filled with many lectures and demonstrations on becoming a fine art portrait artist, including and not limited to: eyes, noses, mouths, ears, skin color, bone structure, hair, hands, limbs, torsos, clothing, and backgrounds.
Bobbi works individually with all students on the level they are as well as working with the group on areas that I see are needed for everyone. It is a great class for whoever you are and at whatever level you are at. This is going to be from a live model.
All mediums are welcome (except oil paint).
$150.
How to Paint Clouds
with Kristen O’Neill
Sat. 12/8
1 – 4 pm
Learn techniques to create realistic clouds, in a variety of lighting circumstances.
We will explore how to use clouds to show what time of day it is, and how to create consistent light within a painting or drawing. Class is taught in acrylic.
$30. All materials provided.
SPECIAL NOTE:
The Museum will have a book sale during our Open Studios Preview exhibition from Sept 18 – 27. We highly encourage you to come see our event preview, get a ticket to explore artist studios, and pick up a few books. We have many art how-to books along with other art books for sale.
Open Studios: Sat. 9/29 & Sun 9/30. $20 ticket. See 13 artists in 10 locations and see how they create their art.
Spend the day creating your own personal Soul Book using a vast variety of crafting goodies, paper, paint, stencils, magazine cutouts, collage print outs, flowers, embellishments, ribbon and so much more. We supply all the tools, adhesive and everything you need to construct your own book. We only ask that you bring a few personal items, such as, printed out photos of yourself, loved ones, favorite quotes, personal items that are fitting for your book.
The Soul Book is all about exploring what your soul needs and to have a place to look back on to remind you of this. Candy Rosenberg is a private life coach and professional artist that will be instructing the class and doing her Soul Works program while you create. We will connect, laugh, share stories and most of all TAKE A DEEP BREATH and just be together. In a harsh world, we need to stop and learn to take a break and connect, to feed our souls.
We will cover how to mix green (which many artists can find tricky).
How to add interest to your tree shapes
How to avoid common problems
How to use light to create depth
All materials are provided. Bring in your own source photo of a tree if you like.
$30. All materials provided.
How to Paint Water and Waves
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, August 18
1 – 4 pm
Learn how to paint convincing waves
Where it the light in the wave?
What colors make a convincing wave?
How to paint clear water?
An expansion of our last “How to Paint Waves” class, will cover those tips, plus to create realistic water in your paintings.
We’ll talk about the difference in how to streams verses rivers, and lakes verses oceans.
Welcome to take if you attended to “How to Paint Waves”
All materials are provided.
$30. All materials included.
Kids Summer Art Classes!
Click on any picture to reach our website class signup page.
Kids must be at least 7 years old to attend (Photography is 10 & up)
Classes are almost every Tuesday & Thursday during the summer
Classes are almost always 1 – 3 pm.
Classes are $15/day, several classes are a 2 day length.
Please preregister whenever possible.
Classes include all materials needed (except Photography)
As of Saturday, 7/14 we still have room. Walk-in spaces are expected to be available!
This is a morning class so your kiddos can stay cool on their photo adventure.
Photography
with Martha Gonzi
TWO DAY CLASS
Tuesday, July 17
Thursday, July 19
10 am – 12 pm both days
Required:
Bring your own camera (phone is okay)
Ability to email the museum the photos taken on Day 1, or bring a thumb drive or CD of the photos taken.
Field Trip outside on Day 1.
Must be 10 or older
On the first day kids will be led outside the museum on a walking photo-taking expedition. Techniques for taking better pictures, lighting, and composition will be taught. The second day the photos will be reviewed via a slide show format.
$30. (covers both days)
Papermaking
with Amanda Close
TWO DAY CLASS
Tuesday, July 24
Thursday, July 26
1 – 3 pm
On the first day kids learn to create their very own paper.
On the second day simple origami style boxes will be made and kids will write out their dream and place them in their boxes.
$30. (covers both days)
Zentangle
with Cindy Hernandez
Thursday, August 2
1 – 3 pm
Zentangle is a method of creative doodling. Kids will learn how to start a Zentangle, and create several patterns. Kids are always amazed by what they make and love the fact that there are no mistakes! Cindy is a certified Zentangle instructor.
$15.
Creating a Mixed Media Journal
with Karen O’Brien
Tuesday, August 7
1 – 3 pm
In this class we will make a book that you can to draw or write in. We will color the papers for the inside of the book using a fun technique and decorate the covers using collage and paint.
You will learn:
How to use watercolor and medium for a surprise finish to the pages
How to tear and put together papers to create a book.
How to use collage to decorate the cover.
$15.
Paper Bag Journal
with Vicki Cushing
Tuesday, August 14
1- 3 pm
Create a fun journal with a paper bag! Lots of interactive pages to hold TONS of photos, and space to add your own writing or drawings.
$15
Draw from a Photo
with Kristen O’Neill
Thursday, August 16
1 – 3 pm
Learn how to sketch, shade, and create a copy of any photograph. Bring your own photo, or choose from one of ours.
$15.
Perspective (drawing)
with Kristen O’Neill
Tuesday, August 21
1 – 3 pm
Kids learn three types of perspective to help them draw: 1 point, 2 point and atmospheric. Lessons are taught in pencil.
$15.
Kumihimo
with Stephanie Girdlestone
Thursday, August 23
1 – 3 pm
Kumihimo is a Japanese style of braiding, which is about 1500 years old. It bagan as a simple form of fingerloop braiding and grew more complex and intricate as the years went by. Create your own bracelet using a simple pattern. A Kumihimo disk will be provided in each student’s kit.
$15
Paint like Seurat
with Kristen O’Neill
Tuesday, August 28
1 – 3 pm
Pointillism and color! Learn about the basics of color, how to make your colors feel brighter, and have fun. Create a copy of a section of a Seurat, or apply his style to your favorite subject.
$15
Watercolor
with Barbara Burnett
Thursday, August 30
1 – 3 pm
Have fun painting with watercolors, practice different techniques, and create your own painting of a dog or cat.
$15
Advance registration is strongly recommended. Classes have been filling up this summer.
We are disappointed to announce that we cancelled the ceramics class. We hope to be able to offer next summer.
Click on any picture to reach our website class signup page.
Kids must be at least 7 years old to attend (Photography is 10 & up)
Classes are almost every Tuesday & Thursday during the summer
Classes are almost always 1 – 3 pm.
Classes are $15/day, several classes are a 2 day length.
Please preregister whenever possible.
Classes include all materials needed (except Photography)
Draw! Materials & Techniques
with Kristen O’Neill
Tuesday, June 26
1 – 3 pm
Discover the wide range of drawing materials and techniques. We’ll have fun creating the same image four different ways to showcase what we’ve learned.
$15.
Paint! Materials & Techniques
with Kristen O’Neill
Thursday, June 28
1 – 3 pm
Learn about brushes, different types of paint, and a variety of techniques. We’ll have fun creating the same image in different styles and learn about painting techniques through art history.
$15.
Draw What You See
with Kristen O’Neill
Tuesday, July 10
1 – 3 pm
Develop drawing skills and learn to turn what you see into a drawing. Lots of great tips!
$15
Paint like Monet
with Kristen O’Neill
Thursday, July 12
1 – 3 pm
Create your own copy of a Monet painting and learn about Impressionism.
$15.
Photography
with Martha Gonzi
TWO DAY CLASS
Tuesday, July 17
Thursday, July 19
10 am – 12 pm both days
Required:
Bring your own camera (phone is okay)
Ability to email the museum the photos taken on Day 1, or bring a thumb drive or CD of the photos taken.
Field Trip outside on Day 1.
Must be 10 or older
On the first day kids will be led outside the museum on a walking photo-taking expedition. Techniques for taking better pictures, lighting, and composition will be taught. The second day the photos will be reviewed via a slide show format.
$30.
Papermaking
with Amanda Close
TWO DAY CLASS
Tuesday, July 24
Thursday, July 26
1 – 3 pm
On the first day kids learn to create their very own paper.
On the second day simple origami style boxes will be made and kids will write out their dream and place them in their boxes.
$30.
Zentangle
with Cindy Hernandez
Thursday, August 2
1 – 3 pm
Zentangle is a method of creative doodling. Kids will learn how to start a Zentangle, and create several patterns. Kids are always amazed by what they make and love the fact that there are no mistakes! Cindy is a certified Zentangle instructor.
$15.
Creating a Mixed Media Journal
with Karen O’Brien
Tuesday, August 7
1 – 3 pm
In this class we will make a book that you can to draw or write in. We will color the papers for the inside of the book using a fun technique and decorate the covers using collage and paint.
You will learn:
How to use watercolor and medium for a surprise finish to the pages
How to tear and put together papers to create a book.
How to use collage to decorate the cover.
$15.
Ceramic Fairy Worlds
with Jan Lacy
TWO DAY CLASS
Thursday, August 9 and
Tuesday, August 21
1 – 3 pm
Not only will kids get to create their own fairy house, but they can create their own world! Should there be mushrooms? A cute owl? A river? Plants?
On the first day kids will use hand-building techniques to create their world. Then Jan will take the projects, dry them out and fire them in her kiln. A week and half later everyone returns to glaze! Then Jan will fire the projects. She will have them back in the museum ready for pick up by August 30th. Beginners welcome!
A great opportunity to create a project that most of us cannot do at home!
$30
Paper Bag Journal
with Vicki Cushing
Tuesday, August 14
1- 3 pm
Create a fun journal with a paper bag! Lots of interactive pages to hold TONS of photos, and space to add your own writing or drawings.
$15
Draw from a Photo
with Kristen O’Neill
Thursday, August 16
1 – 3 pm
Learn how to sketch, shade, and create a copy of any photograph. Bring your own photo, or choose from one of ours.
$15.
Kumihimo
with Stephanie Girdlestone
Thursday, August 23
1 – 3 pm
Kumihimo is a Japanese style of braiding, which is about 1500 years old. It bagan as a simple form of fingerloop braiding and grew more complex and intricate as the years went by. Create your own bracelet using a simple pattern. A Kumihimo disk will be provided in each student’s kit.
$15
Paint like Seurat
with Kristen O’Neill
Tuesday, August 28
1 – 3 pm
Pointillism and color! Learn about the basics of color, how to make your colors feel brighter, and have fun. Create a copy of a section of a Seurat, or apply his style to your favorite subject.
$15
Watercolor
with Barbara Burnett
Thursday, August 30
1 – 3 pm
Have fun painting with watercolors, practice different techniques, and create your own painting of a dog or cat.
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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
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:
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
$30. All materials provided.
Animal Drawing
with Bobbi Baldwin
Saturday, June 2nd
10:30 – 4
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).
Art Journals
with Karen O’Brien
Saturday, June 16th
10:30 – 3:30
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
OR
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.
Advanced Figure Drawing
with Bobbi Baldwin
Friday, June 22nd &
Saturday, June 23rd
10:30 – 4
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.
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.
Vision Board
with Candy Rosenberg
Saturday, July 14th
10:30 – 4:30
Have you ever wanted to make a vision board?
A vision board is a powerful tool that helps you narrow down your desires through the power of manifestation. This tool helps you to invest the time and energy to visualize your future and consistently remind yourself of your life goals. This workshop is led by Candy Rosenberg of Soulworks. You will be not only be creating a vision board, you will be guided by a life coach to learn what you want in life and how to get it. We will provide everything you need, just bring your smile. This course is normally $125, so be sure to take advantage of this special workshop offering.
$55. All materials included.
Grants Pass Museum of Art | 229 SW G St, Grants Pass, OR 97528
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YOU ARE INVITED
to have your art in a garden.
This year the museum has eight gardens
for the Art In The Garden tour.
Here are the details:
Dates of event: June 9 and 10th from 10 – 4 each day
Art must be delivered to the garden on Friday June 8 afternoon between 3 – 5 pm
Art must be picked up at the garden on Sunday June 10 between 4-6 pm
You are responsible for bringing an inventory with pricing, having price tags on your art
The museum will receive a 30% commission on all sales during the event.
We need to know if you want to participate no later than April 20 because we want to put your name in our ticket booklet so people will know where to find you!
Here are some ideas about art that sells well at this event:
Art for gardens
Garden related art – paintings of flowers, trees, animals and more
Whimsical items
Jewelry
Wind chimes, bird houses and more
Fabric art – bags, garden hats, hanging banners and more
Price range that sells the best – under $100
We have the ability to take credit cards
You will receive payment for your sold items within 15 days of the event (or sooner).
We hope you will consider joining us for this fun event. If interested, please reply to this email or call us at 541-479-3290 Tuesday – Saturday 10 – 5.
