AZILLION BEADS
910 NW Harriman, Suite #100, Bend.
541-617-8854
azillionbeads@gmail.com tawnya.knight@gmail.com
PRIVATE LESSONS
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST!
ATELIER 6000
389 SW Scalehouse Ct., Ste. 120, 541-330-8759
a6@atelier6000.org or www.atelier6000.com
Japanese Water-based Woodcuts
with Yuji Hiratsuka July 27-31
A6 welcomes Visiting Artist Yuji Hiratsuka—an award-winning printmaker and faculty member at OSU—for a five-day workshop on Japanese Woodblock printing. Learn this age-old printmaking technique and its exciting possibilities for contemporary art. View full course description and supply list online at atelier6000.org.
ART STATION
Art Station 313 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend
Register: artscentraloregon.org/artstation.php
541-617-1317
The Art of Henna
Allison Dickerson SA, July 11, 10am-12pm, $50
With origins in Egypt, Henna is a plant-based dye that is used to create temporary body art. Practice basic techniques of mixing your henna, composition and applying simple designs. $50 Class Fee + $10 Materials Fee paid to instructor.
Paint Bend!
Katherine Taylor SA, July 18, 9:30am-4pm, $85
Experience downtown Bend from an oil painter’s perspective! We’ll meet downtown at Riverside Plaza (875 NW Brooks St.) and paint en plein air a variety of scenes in the heart of Bend. Instructor will demonstrate how to simplify and capture your idea in oils, provide individualized mentoring and will end the day with an informal critique.
Creative Juices Series
Art & Wine: Painting a Flower in Loose Watercolors Staff TH, July 23, 5:30-8:30pm, $50
Let’s get loose! Experiment with Yupo watercolor paper – a favorite surface for artists aiming for big, bright, bold effects. The instructor will bring fresh flowers and photographs as inspiration. $55 Class Fee + $5 Materials Fee paid to instructor. Fused Glass Fundamentals Julia Christoferson TH, Aug. 6, 6-8:30pm, $45
Explore the diverse assortment of glass types, colors and patterns while learning the fundamental concepts in this exploratory workshop. Make an 8×8” fused and slumped plate ora set of four 4×4” coasters.$45 per session + $48 materials fee payable to instructor.
2015 CASCADE FINE ART WORKSHOPS
Contact: Sue Manley, 541-408-5524
info@cascadefineartworkshops.com
www.cascadefineartworkshops.com
Ted Nuttall
Watercolor Portraits
July 20-24, 2015
Full. Waiting List available
Marla Baggetta
Art Marketing Exposed!
All artists welcome, August 23, 2015
Registration Deadline Date: July
Marla Baggetta
Loosen Up Intensive
Pastel & Oil, August 24-26, 2015
Registration Deadline Date: July 5
Colley Whisson
Modern Impressionism In Action
Oil & Acrylic, August 31 – September 3, 2015
Registration Deadline Date: June 30
HOOD AVENUE ART
357 W Hood Ave., Sisters
541-719-1800, info@hoodavenueart.com
VINO VAN GOGH – paint & sip
Winnie Givot & Katherine Taylor
Wednesdays, July 29, Aug. 26, Sept. 23
5:30-7:30pm, $45/person/class
We provide all the supplies and instruction needed to create a watercolor or oil painting (date specific); you bring wine and maybe some friends to share it. Class size limit, so sign up soon. Beginners are welcome – no experience needed. Just Come and Play.
SAGEBRUSHERS ART SOCIETY
Register: sagebrushersartofbend.com
541-617-0900 or rkliot@msn.com
All classes to be held at SageBrushers,
117 SW Roosevelt, Bend
THE WORK HOUSE
www.theworkhousebend.com
50 SE Scott Street Suite #6, Bend
Cari Dolyniuk 347-564-9080
DROP IN FIGURE DRAWING SALON
Every Tuesday Starting June 9, 8-10pm
$15 per Drop-In
Develop your skills at our Live Model Figure Drawing Salon hosted by Workhouse studio members Christian Brown and Abney Wallace. This drop-in salon features a live nude model and will be open every Tuesday evening from 8-10pm throughout the summer.The salon is open to all levels. News print will be available but participants are encouraged to bring their own easel and materials.
SELF PORTRAIT BLOCK PRINTING FOR KIDS WITH ABNEY WALLACE
Saturday, July 11, 1-3:30pm $55
In this intro course, offered to kids age 10-14, participants will learn the basic principles of block printing- drawing, carving, and printing by creating their own unique self- portrait.All materials and tools will be provided. Students will receive four finished prints and keep their hand carved block. Some basic drawing skills are helpful but not required. Abney Wallace is a studio artist at The Workhouse. He also works with A6 and has been printing for over 10 years.
RECYCLE IN STYLE
Thursday, July 16, 6-9pm$60
Scrap Metal Jewelry Making
Turn junk to gems with artist Marianne Prodehl. Marianne creates her entire line of jewelry from reworking pieces of found metal objects. Explore the endless possibilities of repurposing scrap metal by learning techniques of cutting, sculpting and refining metal from silver and brass trays, recycled copper and copper electrical wire, old necklaces and a plethora of other found objects. You will gain knowledge of the properties of different kinds of metals and ways of connecting pieces together to create striking compositions that can be made into earrings, pendants, broaches, etc. Before you leave class you will have a pair of one of a kind earrings that you have made! Supplies included and no experience necessary!
FABRIC BLOCK PRINTING
Saturday, July 18, 1-5pm $95
In this workshop, led by Natalie Mason, you will learn how to carve your own printing block and transfer your designs to fabric. You will leave the class with your own printed fabric and the know-how to continue your own projects at home. We will provide the carving tools, one yard of muslin fabric, a selection of fabric inks, and list of resources. You are welcome to bring additional, fabric made from natural fibers to print on as well. Because sharp tools are used, this class is limited to adult students.
ENCAUSTIC PAINTING WITH LISA SIPE
Sunday, July 19, 11am-3pm $125
Learn the basics of working with encaustic in a hands-on exploration of this ancient wax art form. Encaustic is composed of beeswax, resin and pigment, applied hot, and fused to produce works that are translucent, sculptural and rich.
You will learn how to:
Prepare Your Surface, Make Encaustic Medium, Mix Color, Fuse Encaustic, Layer Color and Work with Stencils. The goal of this one-day workshop is to become comfortable with encaustic and finish 1-2 pieces of artwork. The workshop includes all wax and encaustic media and two 8×8 inch deep cradled wood panels. If you have always wanted to try encaustic this introduction is a great way to get started! No experience is necessary for this class, all you need is the desire to learn something new and have fun.
BEER SIP & DIP
Thursday, July 23, 7-9pm $35
Drink and PAINT with Beer!
Spend a fun evening painting with beer artist, Karen Eland. Basic painting techniques will be taught as we explore beer as a medium, all while enjoying delicious, local beer from Worthy Brewing. All skill levels welcome, but you must be 21 or older.
COFFEE SIP & DIP
Sunday, July 26, 1-3pm $35
Drink and PAINT with Coffee!
Dip your nose and your paintbrush into a delicious cup of coffee from Sparrow Bakery while artist, Karen Eland, walks us through creating beautiful images with this ingenious medium! Basic techniques will be taught and Karen will give one-on-one help too. Why not get a little creative over your Sunday coffee!