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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.  Art Classes for Adults! Visit our Website Anatomy & Structure of the Face with Bobbi Baldwin Friday, Oct. 13, 9 am – 4 pm You will learn from a hands-on demo and lecture by Bobbi Baldwin, who has taught this same lesson to plastic surgeons. The morning will be an in depth study of how to think about the anatomy and structure of the face in simple terms of physiology and drawing skills. Bobbi puts this lecture into common sense terms, teaching you how to think about the structure, measure, shape, and shadow in ways that you haven’t thought to do previously. The afternoon will be for you to practice what you have learned. It is a must, for all who paint or draw. You don’t want to miss this. $85 for workshop Optional lunch purchase for $10 Paint Like Henri Matisse with Kristen O’Neill Saturday, October 14 1-4 Continue reading Classes at the Grants Pass Museum of Art! Fall 2017 By manzone, 30 contributed posts
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About the author: Fabric Collage refers to the creation of a new cloth from a collection of different types of textiles. I have been playing with my stash of handmade felt, fabric and scraps to make unique textiles that can transform into a vest, pants, wrap or a scarf. I begin by pulling out different types of […] Continue reading Creating Felt Fabric Collage By manzone, 30 contributed posts
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About the author:Mushroom season is just beginning in the higher elevations and I love to forage for the elusive Morel Mushroom. My husband Russ and I have learned to hunt above 3,000 feet as Russ has never met a poison oak plant that hasn’t found a way to his body. I am transformed when I enter the […] Continue reading Spring Foraging By manzone, 30 contributed posts
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About the author: 3-Dimensional felting, also called seamless felting is popular among felter’s making garments, vessels, hats, handbags and booties. I personally find a multitude of fitting issues with seamless garments and choose to utilize overlapping and hand stitching to create decorative seams for my vests and dresses. Having said that, I do enjoy making seamless sculptural […] Continue reading 3-Dimensional Wet Felting By manzone, 30 contributed posts
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About the author:I attended Diane Ericson’s Design Outside the Lines Retreat in Ashland, Oregon. The theme was “Coat as Shelter” and the guest instructor was Carol Lee Shanks. This was my second year attending the coat retreat. Last year I made a coat using Carol Lee’s method of pattern design. Her process for approaching fabric is intuitive. […] Continue reading It takes a village: How I made my coat By Ashland Art Center, 34 contributed posts
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About the author: Ashland Art Center is an artists' support hub that fills its 9000 square feet to the brim with two fine art galleries, 19 private artist's studios, a Cooperative Clay Studio, Central Art Supply satellite store, Rowan Design, Community Classroom and NEW! a Printmaking Studio. Come visit and be inspired, pick up an amazing gift or join the Artist Member family. Open 7 days a week, 10-6pm. See the AAC's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to find more information and make contact. Check out Ashland Art Center’s fall art classes, workshops, events and more news for October 2015 and beyond! Continue reading Ashland Art Center Classes, Events, News By manzone, 30 contributed posts
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About the author:Summer Sewing I have taken a little break from felting to focus on some summer sewing. Summer is a great time to work on lightweight frocks and improve my sewing skills. In May, I attended Diane Ericson’s Design Outside the Lines Retreat. Sandy Ericson, Center for Pattern Design was her guest artist. Sandy has a wealth […] Continue reading Summer Sewing By manzone, 30 contributed posts
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About the author:On May 15th, I headed to Yreka, California to participate in Liberty Arts Gallery’s new exhibit, Filaments & Fashion. Three of my pieces were juried into the exhibit. Opening night kicked off with a high energy fashion show. I walked the runway in one of my pieces and had two lovely models wear my Peach […] Continue reading Rockin the Runway at Liberty Arts Gallery By manzone, 30 contributed posts
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About the author: When I was a little girl, I would watch my mother and grandmother’s work with their hands. On Sunday’s they would make “a pot of gravy,” our name for marinara sauce. Meatballs and pasta would accompany the sauce. Sometimes I helped make the meatballs, my hands squishing all the ingredients together . I can […] Continue reading Working Hands, A Journey of Creativity By manzone, 30 contributed posts
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About the author: When I spent time with Polly Stirling in Ashland, Oregon last May, she strongly encouraged me to explore botanical printing and dyeing also known as eco-printing. She has been botanically printing her felt for years and feels strongly about reducing the use of “toxic” dyes and paints in clothing. I had the opportunity to […] Continue reading Botanical Printing and Dyeing | |
