It doesn't matter if you've been making art for
years or trying something brand new. We want to create an easy
and relaxed atmosphere for everyone. If any of these classes look
good to you, try it. You'll have a great time. We'll be running
these classes again and we'll be adding some new ones and mix
them up a bit to keep things interesting. So if you don't see
anything you like this time around, check back, or send us an
email and make a suggestion. We love to hear feedback.
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ALSO: Teachers Needed! If you are interested
sharing your creative expertise by teaching a class, please contact Rainy Day Worzella at rainyday@artvillageusa.com or call 715-345-9500.
September 2008
Fear No Watercolor I and II
Part I September 9, 16, 23, 30 • $60
Part II September 11, 18, 25, Oct 2 • $60
6:00 - 8:00
Learn about the materials and basic techniques that are
the foundation of watercolor painting. This class is meant
for those with no experience in the medium or artist who
find watercolor frustrating and confusing. Lots of time
for demonstrations and Q&A.
Students provide their own equipment or they may purchase a watercolor kit from Art Village.
September Saturday Workshops - These are easy, fun and fast art projects to express yourself. Try something new. You'll be surprised what creativity lies within you.
Saturday, Sept 13 • 1:00-2:30: Two Layer Painting: Explore the world of paint! We will be exploring the fun of layered paint and the possibilities of depth through color. Discover the excitement of color! $15 Weekend Artist: Georges Braque
Saturday, Sept 27 • 1:00-2:30: Claude Monet Painting: We will be working in the style of Claude Monet. Looking at his artwork we will explore a single painting we respond to. Find the impressionist within yourself in this wonderful workshop. $15 Weekend Artist: Claude Monet
October 2008
Drawing on the
Right Side of the Brain Anyone Can Learn to Draw
Instructor: Ann Singsaas
Tuesdays 6-8pm
October 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11
$95 for six weeks
If you would like to learn to draw skillfully and beautifully,
or just want to enhance your creativity, you are in the right
place. The work of Dr. Betty Edwards, author of Drawing on
the Right Side of the Brain, has enabled millions of people
around the world to learn to draw. Here, we will introduce
you to her teaching technique, a little of the theory behind
it, and use exercises from her book. To the right, are actual drawings by students who have taken this class with us in the past.
October Saturday Workshops - These are easy, fun and fast art projects to express yourself. Try something new. You'll be surprised what creativity lies within you.
Saturday, October 4 • 1:00-2:30: Paint & Popsicle Sticks! We will be exploring the different types of utensils to paint with. Creating masterpieces are done with more than just a paintbrush; we will uncover a new artistic side and expression. $15 Weekend Artist: Frida Kahlo
Saturday, October 11 • 1:00-2:30: Clay Jack-o-Lanterns, Skulls & Heads! Halloween around the corner; enjoy the fun of clay mixed with your creative imagination to make the most wonderful, creeping holiday head! $15 Weekend Artist: Rene Magritte
Saturday, October 18 • 1:00-2:30: Corn Meal & Powder Painting. In this workshop, we take different materials that would normally not be used together to create a fantastic and unique masterpiece. We explore different combinations and discover the fun of texture. $15 Weekend Artist: Joseph William Turner
Pottery/Wheel
Class
November 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9, 16
Tuesdays
Early 4:30-6:30pm // Late 7-9pm
Instructor: Kristin Landowski
$105 for six classes
Materials: $25 for 25 lb clay
Bring your own plastic
bucket with lid.
Fascinated with thrown pottery? Learn the techniques, methods
and tricks to create your very own original works of art.
Potters of all levels are welcome. Beginners are encouraged.
Ages 10-12 must take the class with a parent or adult.
Class size is limited to 6 people.
November Saturday Workshops - These are easy, fun and fast art projects to express yourself. Try something new. You'll be surprised what creativity lies within you.
Saturday, November 1 • 1:00-2:30: Dream Catchers! Rid yourself of those terrible dreams by creating your own dream catcher! We will explore the traditional elements needed to make our dream catcher with also making them individual to us and our lives. $15 Weekend Artist: Salvador Dali
Saturday, November 8 • 1:00-2:30: Greek Story Clay Vases! Capture your story in art! Inspired by how ancient Greece artists would tell their stories on pottery we will create your story in 3-D with the clay! $15 Weekend Artist: Edgar Degas
Saturday, November 15 • 1:00-2:30: Crayon Etching. Enjoy the process of making your very own scratch-through-art. We will explore colors, layering them upon each other to establish a blend of beautiful color wonderment. $15 Weekend Artist: Georgia O’Keefe
Saturday, November 22 • 1:00-2:30: Rouault Painting. We will be exploring the life and style of artist Georges Rouault. Limiting our colors, as he did; we will make exciting bold expressive paintings. $15 Weekend Artist: Rouault
Saturday, November 29 • 1:00-2:30: Wonderful Watercolor! Curious on how watercolor works? We will be having a blast exploring the depths of watercolor and what we can do with it. Experience is not necessary. Allow yourself to run wild with color! Come and join the fun and play! $15 Weekend Artist: Klimt
December 2008
December Saturday Workshops - These are easy, fun and fast art projects to express yourself. Try something new. You'll be surprised what creativity lies within you.
Saturday, December 6 • 1:00-2:30: Coil Pots! Just as we have fun using building blocks as children to create large buildings; we will be using clay coils instead! Even as society keeps passing along us; we can use a very primitive and fun loving pastime of making art with clay using coils. Join the excitement as we add a contemporary feel to our coil pottery! $15 Weekend Artist: Mark Rothko
Saturday, December 20 • 1:00-2:30: Life, Paint & Passion This workshop is all about personal expression. Participants will be given a painting surface and then allowed to express themselves in any way they feel. There is no right answer here. It’s about the process. This workshop is fun, relaxing and surprising. People are always amazed at what comes out from inside them. $15 Weekend Artist: Pablo Picasso
Saturday, December 27 • 1:00-2:30: Edvard Munch Painting. No screaming will go on in this of fun! We will working in the style of Edvard Munch. Through color, we will express ourselves as Munch did. Come and allow yourself to express freely. $15 Weekend Artist: Edvard Munch
January 2009
January Saturday Workshops - These are easy, fun and fast art projects to express yourself. Try something new. You'll be surprised what creativity lies within you.
Saturday, January 3 • 1:00-2:30: Henri Matisse Assemblage. Instead of using paper to create Matisse-like pictures, we will be using the joy of fabric! What we create is only limited to your imagination. Embrace the creative freedom of fabric; create a collage that reflects your inner beauty. $15 Weekend Artist: Henri Matisse
Saturday, January 10 • 1:00-2:30: Paper Mache Faces! In this workshop we will be creating larger than life size heads! We will be decorating them in a very unique way using many different types of materials. Join the fun, make a self portrait or create a face from your imagination! Animate your life! $15 Weekend Artist: William Blake
Saturday, January 17 • 1:00-2:30: Linoleum Prints! We’ll use an assemblage of materials to print with, along with using linoleum to create our own blocks. Design your very own stamp and create a masterpiece print to share! $15 Weekend Artist: Vincent Van Gogh
Saturday, January 31 • 1:00-2:30: African Drum Workshop! March to your own beat on your own handcrafted drum! We will be constructing this fabulous instrument as a collage. Join us for this stimulating workshop of music! $15 Weekend Artist: Josef Albers
February 2009
February Saturday Workshops - These are easy, fun and fast art projects to express yourself. Try something new. You'll be surprised what creativity lies within you.
Saturday, February 7 • 1:00-2:30: Mexican Metal Tooling! We will focus on designing our very own wall art! Inspired by Mexican art, we will work in a similar manner and create fun and lively masterpieces! $15 Weekend Artist: Joan Miro
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Saturday, October 4 • 1:00-2:30: Paint & Popsicle Sticks! We will be exploring the different types of utensils to paint with. Creating masterpieces are done with more than just a paintbrush; we will uncover a new artistic side and expression. $15