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Mendocino Art Center Workshop in June!

Mendocino Art Center Workshop EXPRESSIVE WATERMEDIA TEXTURES Instructors: Pam Haunschild and Eve Margo Withrow June 20–21, 2020 (Saturday–Sunday, 9:30am–4:30pm) All levels Register Online Now Or call the Mendocino Art Center Registrar: 707 937-5818, ext. 10 or toll-free 800 653-3328, ext. … Continue reading

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Emerald Art Center Workshop in May

Emerald Art Center Workshop Using Texture to Create Expressive Watermedia Paintings. I am teaching a workshop with Pam Haunschild at Emerald Art Center on Saturday and Sunday, May 9-10. The topic is Using Texture to Create Expressive Watermedia Paintings. Instructors: … Continue reading

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Emerald Art Center Workshop in May

Emerald Art Center Workshop Using Texture to Create Expressive Watermedia Paintings Instructors: Pam Haunschild and Eve Margo Withrow May 9–10, 2020 All levels Register Online Now Or call the Emerald Art Center: 541-726-8595 CLASS DESCRIPTION In this fun and exciting … Continue reading

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Build Your Sumi Painting Skills with Yuming Zhu!

"Painting Your Surroundings In Sumi Style" Workshop!

“Painting Your Surroundings in Sumi Style” One-day Sumi Painting Workshop with Yuming Zhu Location: Central Art When: Sunday Feb. 11th, 2018 Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm Fee: $95 (Pre-registration required. Payment required to make reservation. Call 541-773-1444 or visit Central Art to register.) One-day Sumi Painting Workshop. All levels are welcome. Bring a lunch. Painters new to sumi-e, and those experienced in East Asian watercolor painting will be introduced and encouraged to look at the “world” in a different artistic perspective. This workshop will concentrate on learning how to see your surroundings and express your feelings in Sumi style. We will paint landscapes, (from photos you have), daily items, vegetables, breads, flowers and anything you like in your daily life in traditional and expressive Sumi style. Energetic strokes and unique, expressive composition will be emphasized. We will use sumi ink to paint on Sprinkle Gold paper,

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July Intuitive Painting Class

Intuitive Painting With Eve Are you ready to explore the edges of your creativity; Play with and follow the threads of visual expression; laugh with the joy available when you trust your intuition to guide you?   Experience and experiment … Continue reading

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LightGarden Glass Art Firing Schedules, Videos, New Students and Inspiration- April 2017

Light Garden Glass Art Flowers of Hope

1086 Washburn Medford, OR Tues-Fri 10-5pm www.lightgarden.net Sat 10-1p (541) 779-0272 Closed: Sun & Mon.

Chris has just learned stained glass in the last couple of months.

His latest project is 3-d and lighted.

Great job, Chris!

 

 

Check out the latest on LightGarden Glass Art’s website under Tips and Techniques – Firing Schedules I have added several firing schedules for projects and programs I use regularly. Ultimate Bubble Squeeze Spoon Rests Deep Bowl Wine Bottle Slump get your firing schedules here. printable options available on site.

 

Really great video on the progress being made on the factory at Oceanside Glass and Tile.

The link to the video and the newsletter is also available on the

front page of our website!

link to video on Oceanside Glass Tile more information

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Rogue Gallery April 2017 Exhibits - News

www.roguegallery.org 40 South Bartlett Street Medford Oregon 97501 541-772-8118

 

Above: Detail of SAWYER TOOK A CHANCE by Kathy Morawiec

Rogue Gallery April 2017 Exhibits – News Rogue Gallery will be closed Saturday, April 8th for the Pear Blossom Festival. IN THE MAIN GALLERY 2017 ARTIST TEEN MENTORING PROJECT

April 14– April 28, 2017

Reception: Friday, April 21, 5–8pm

This exhibition is a culmination of Rogue Gallery & Art Center’s annual Artist Teen Mentoring Project that pairs professional artists with Rogue Valley high school students for intensive study and interaction. On display is the creative work of both teens and mentoring artists, which includes painting in acrylic and oil, assemblage, printmaking, pen and ink, charcoal, and sculpture.

 

Through the program, the students learn new techniques to use in their work, how to present their work in an exhibit, and gain insight to the life of a professional artist. Teen artists had the opportunity to work with

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Introduction To Scratchboard class at Central Art in Medford

Introduction To Scratchboard Instructor: Lara Strazdas When: March 25th & 26th, 2017 Where: Central Art Classroom Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm Fee: $95 (covers 2 sessions) *supplies provided

Central Art’s own Lara Strazdas invites you to get acquainted with one of the most beautiful and enigmatic art forms – scratchboard! Using easy-to-follow methods, Lara will show you how to get the most out of this versatile medium, from rethinking your approach to light and shadows to creating realistic textures, even incorporating color!

Great for those seeking a new medium to play with this spring!

Seating is limited! Sign up by contacting or visiting Central Art (payment required to reserve spot):

541-773-1444 / 101 N. Central Medford, OR 97501

Plein Air Landscape Painting Workshop

Downtown Medford, by Sarah F. Burns

I’m gearing up for a landscape painting workshop in June, prepping my slide lecture and picking out great places to paint. I like my classes to be fun and relaxed while being focused and rigorous. We’ll be focused on oil painting, but drawing with charcoal or graphite would be a great option for those who […]

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