 |
The Basics of Watercolor with Susan Perin
Mon–Fri, Jan 11–15, 10am–4pm
The Center, Hailey
$190 members / $240 nonmembers $30 supply fee • Register Now
Registration deadline: Tue, Jan 5
With just a few colors you can create glorious watercolors, both realistic and abstract. Explore and understand the color wheel—hue, value, and intensity—with your brush. Learn to lay a wash and use wet on wet and glaze techniques. We’ll draw inspiration from our imagination and favorite photos. We will work in the studio on a still life with color, shadows, and reflected light. The week concludes with a critique.
|
 |
Indian Cooking: Perfecting the Curry with Gay Bawa Odmark
Sun, Jan 24, 3:30pm
Gay Bawa Odmark’s home
$95 members / $145 nonmembers • Register Now
Registration deadline: Mon, Jan 11
Bring India to your home with this introductory class to Indian cuisine. If you’ve been wanting to try making Indian curries for the first time, this is the class for you! Students are asked to bring a knife, cutting board and beverage. |
 |
Italic Lettering and Handmade Books with Wendy Watson Diedrick
Mon–Fri, Feb 1–5, 2–5pm
The Center, Hailey
$165 members / $215 nonmembers • Register Now
Registration deadline: Fri, Jan 15
Create a decorative handmade book using your own italic letters! This class will begin with an introduction to the art of italic calligraphy. Beginning with a monoline letterform, students will learn structure and stroke sequence. Advancing to the edged pen, participants will then experience the characteristic thick and thin style of italic lettering. In addition, participants will create a decorative handmade book using colorful, painted paste papers that they will design. Learn about paper grain, folding, tearing, cutting, page layout and design, and sewn and glued bindings. Students can write simple quotations in their books using their italic letterforms or add other embellishments. The completed book could be a memorable gift or a valued personal keepsake. |
 |
 |
The Art and Craft of Photography with Dev Khalsa
Fri–Sun, March 5–7
Fri & Sat, 9am–5pm and Sun, 10am–5pm
The Center, Hailey$145 members / $195 nonmembers + $15 supply fee • Register Now
Registration deadline: Fri, Feb 19
This digital workshop will take you from the basics of exposure, manipulation of depth of field and shutter speed to the ultimate goal of creating compelling photographs with your digital camera. We will focus not only on the technical aspects of photography, but also take the time to look more closely at our surroundings and to translate light into new and interesting images. The instructor will cover all the necessary ingredients for making great photographs—metering, ISO, lens choice and composition—while strengthening your individual skills. By the end of the workshop, you will be able to control how motion and depth of field affect your photographs and know how to use your camera in manual mode. This workshop will inform, inspire and challenge you to make interesting images in your everyday surroundings. All students are required to have a SLR digital camera.
|
 |
A Natural Eye—Pursuing Your Passion for Photographing the Landscape with Eddie Soloway
Thu, Oct 15: Introductory Talk, 7pm
Fri–Sun, Oct 16–18: Workshop, 9am–5pm, at The Center, Hailey
$415 members / $465 non-members, Plus cost of film processing
FULL
This workshop strives to develop your natural eye first, and then bring the technical skills of photography up to it. During the workshop, we will visit (and revisit in different weather and light conditions) local natural areas and learn to focus less on objects and things and more on the magic of moments and the essence of places. The workshop weaves together eye-opening outdoor experiences, technical lessons, daily image review, and Eddie’s one-on-one meetings with each participant. It is open to anyone with a basic understanding of his or her camera.
|
 |
Beginning/Intermediate Oil Painting with Jennifer Bellinger
Tue & Wed, Oct 20–Nov 4, 12–4pm
The Center, Hailey
$190 members / $240 non-members
The focus of this class will be learning to “see” color and mix it. We’ll explore color theory by making a color wheel, a value scale and intensity scale. You will learn how to set up and light a still life and paint simple studies. Intermediate students will be given individual guidance to help them reach the next level in their own painting process. This six-session class meets on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons for three successive weeks.
|
|
FIELD TRIP
Exploring Mines of the Wood River Valley with Tom Blanchard
Sat, Oct 24, 10am–4pm
The Center, Hailey
$25 / $50 nonmembers
Join Tom Blanchard as he discusses the impact the mining industry has had on the culture and landscape of the Wood River Valley. See what is being done on the environmental front and how Idaho has played a key role in setting federal policy relating to mine clean up. This class will be conducted outside at multiple mine sites, so wear appropriate clothing and footwear and pack a lunch and water.
|
 |
Encaustic Painting with Eve-Marie Bergren
Wed & Thurs, Sept 16 & 17, 10am-5pm at The Center, Hailey
Encaustic painting is a centuries old technique combining beeswax, resin and pigment to yield incredibly sumptuous results on a variety of different surfaces. In this two day introductory level class, Bergren will touch on the foundations of encaustic painting. Students will be working on old books in conjunction with wood substrates. Students will learn how to duplicate imagery into the surface of the wax, collage imagery and photography in conjunction with text and writing. A variety of papers and imagery will be provided but all participants are encouraged to bring their own. The instructor will bring a box of old books that participants can work on, tear up, cut out sections and pour wax into.... the possibilities are endless! All levels of experience are welcome.
|
|
Encaustic Books with Eve-Marie Bergren
Fri, Sept 18, 10am-5pm at The Center, Hailey
This one-day extension of the two day encaustic course will give participants the opportunity to work with the paper and wax properties of encaustic. Bergren will demonstrate how encaustic can be used in a bookmaking capacity on actual structures. Students will learn how to make 2 or 3 mini single sheet folding books where text and imagery transfer techniques will be applied. It is recommended, but not required, that participants take the two day course before this class, as they will have a better understanding of wax and the possibilities inherent in the encaustic medium.
|
 |
Oil Painting with Connie Borup
Mon–Fri, Sept 21–25, 9am–1pm
$200 members / $250 non-members at The Center, Hailey
Registration deadline: Fri, Sept 4 • Class is now FULL
This week-long studio workshop offers students a chance to explore the varied qualities of oil paint with respected painter Connie Borup. Working from photographs, students will learn indirect painting techniques such as underpainting, glazing, stenciling, washing and scumbling. Each student is encouraged to develop his or her personal style and be open to new discoveries. Connie offers a wealth of experience from over thirty years of teaching, including 11 years at the University of Utah, and now limits herself to an annual workshop in France and in Sun Valley. She exhibits her work locally at the Gail Severn Gallery.
|
|
Travel Sketching in Watercolor with Susan Perin
Sat, July 18, 9am–5pm at The Center, Ketchum
$95 members / $145 non-members, Supply fee: $35
Do you dream of painting a journal on your next trip? In this one-day workshop, learn how to do quick sketches with watercolor, pen and a special sketching brush. The materials and techniques are so convenient and compact you can even paint in a moving train, car or bus. Must have some previous watercolor painting experience. A frequent teacher for the Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Perin was born and raised in England and is a graduate of the Parsons School of Design.
|
 |
Chain Making with Alison B. Antelman
Tue & Wed, Aug 4 & 5, 10am–4pm at The Center, Hailey
$145 members / $195 non-members, Supply fee: $75
Chains are one of the foundations of fine art jewelry in modern and ancient times. Students will gain an appreciation of jewelry creation by making their own chains. Learn to use a jeweler’s saw, coil and cut jump rings and complete a Byzantine bracelet. We will make samples of different patterns and variations of chains as well as explore woven chains. Students will leave the class wearing one of their own sterling silver handmade bracelets along with samples, tools and knowledge to further explore chains on their own. Alison exhibits and sells her work in galleries and at craft shows nationally. She has taught at the Richmond Art Center, Mendocino Art Center, Sun Valley Center for the Arts and through the Southern California Metals Guild at UCSD.
|
 |
Woodblock Printmaking with Nick Wroblewski
Thu & Fri, Aug 20 & 21, 10am–4pm at The Center, Hailey
$125 members / $175 non-members, Supply fee: $30
Discover the possibilities of printmaking with artist Nick Wroblewski. This class will offer an introduction as well as intermediate techniques for creating a multicolor woodblock print. The instructor will show techniques for transfer, carving, reduction and multiblock methods and help simplify the seemingly complicated world of layers, woodcarving, reversed imagery, registration and printing. Students will learn hand-printing techniques as well as techniques that utilize a manual printing press. Students will be encouraged to discuss imagery, abstraction and conceptual intent. To find out more about the instructor and see examples of his work, visit www.nickwroblewski.com.
|
|
Plein Air Watercolor with Susan Perin
Wed–Fri, Sept 9–11, 9am–5pm at The Center, Hailey
Learn how much fun it can be to paint outdoors and capture the essence of what you see. Condense your supplies into a small knapsack and free yourself to explore the great outdoors without being weighed down by too much stuff. The class will visit three different scenic locales where you can paint to your heart’s content while receiving lots of individual pointers on plein air techniques. Students must have some watercolor experience.
|
 |
Moving beyond the Beginning in Watercolor with Susan Perin
NEW DATES:
March 30, April 1 & 3, 2009
Instructor Susan Perin will emphasize composition and the basic principles of focal point and design and introduce different techniques for adding texture. Students will work from photos and still lifes. |
 |
Grow Better Vegetables
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Held at Sawtooth Botanical Garden
The Sun Valley Center for the Arts has teamed up with the Sawtooth Botanical Garden to bring you a workshop on vegetable gardening. Learn the tricks of the trade on how to grow a successful garden in our high altitude climate.
|
 |
Hagerman Valley Greenhouse Tour
Sat, April 18, 2009
$30 (includes transport & samples)
In conjunction with Farming in the 21st Century, Idaho's Bounty Co-op is hosting this unique spring farm tour. Geothermal energy is abundant in the Magic Valley food shed and Idaho's Bounty works with greenhouse owners who provide fresh local greens, citrus and vegetables.
|
 |
Beginning to Intermediate Oil Painting with Jennifer Bellinger
Wednesdays, Jan 21-Feb 11, 2–6pm
$190 members / $240 non-members Register online now
The Center, Hailey
Registration deadline: Fri, Jan 7
The focus of this class will be learning to “see” color and mix it. Explore color theory by making a color wheel, a value scale and intensity scale. You will learn how to set up and light a still life and paint simple studies. Intermediate students will be given individual guidance to help them reach the next level in their own painting process.
|
 |
Photoshop 101 for Photographers with Stacie Brew
Sat, Feb 21, 10am–4pm
The Center, Hailey $70 / $120 non-members
Registration deadline: Fri, Feb 6
Register online now
Learn the basics of improving your photos using Adobe Photoshop. The class will cover the essential Photoshop tools, which allow you to resize your images, add text, clone, and manipulate the color and lighting. Students are encouraged to bring in a few of their own digital photos to work on. |
|
Introduction to Italic Calligraphy with Wendy Diedrick
This class has been cancelled. We plan to reschedule this class for the fall of 2009.
This class will introduce students to the world of beautiful writing. A brief historic overview of italic calligraphy will be discussed. The class will begin with linear practice and letterform structure. Students will then advance to stroke sequence and explore the thick and thin characteristic style of italic writing. Each participant will complete this class with an appreciation and respect for the complexities and appeal of this art form. |
|
Simple Handmade Books with Wendy Diedrick
This class has been cancelled. We plan to reschedule this class for the fall of 2009.
Learn the fundamentals of the art of making books. Students will learn to create both a folded concertina and accordion book by using a simple manuscript book structure. Learn about paper grain, folding, tearing, cutting and sewing bindings. |
 |
Experiencing Collage
with Gary Nisbet
Mon–Fri, Oct 13–17, 10am–4pm
Collage is a unique and immediate means of artistic expression. Massachusetts artist Gary Nisbet will guide students through the process of gathering, assembling and creating their own special visual language by using a variety of personal collage materials. Learn the techniques of metallic leaf application, crackle finishes and gel reverse transfer. Be inspired by new materials, applications and assembly. Students will leave the workshops with a greater understanding of the history of collage, contemporary collage artists and technical applications.
 Class supply list 18.59 Kb
|
 |
The Basics of Watercolor
with Susan Perin
Four Thursdays, Sept 4–25, 2pm–6pm
In this watercolor workshop students will learn how to create glorious watercolors, both realistic and abstract. Explore and understand the color wheel-hue, value and intensity-with your brush. Learn to lay a wash and use wet on wet and glaze techniques. You'll work in the studio on a still life with color, shadows and reflected light and use favorite photos and your imagination for further inspiration. The class concludes with a critique.
Class supply list 19.99 Kb
|
|
Encaustic Painting with Eve-Marie Bergren
Mon & Tue, Sept 22 & 23, 10am–5pm
In this two-day comprehensive workshop participants will gain insight into the many different artistic processes available when working with wax. Participants will learn about the history of technique, basic safety concerns and studio set-up. Demonstrations will include surface preparation, basic wax painting, mastering the use of cold and hot applications, transferring images, creating glassy and textured surfaces, and collage with paper and assemblage. No previous artistic experience is necessary!
Class supply list 34.58 Kb
|
Encaustic Photography with Eve-Marie Bergren Wed, Sept 24, 10am–5pm $85 members/$135 nonmembers Supply fee: $30 Registration deadline: Fri, Sep 12 The Center, Hailey This one-day extension of the comprehensive encaustic painting course (see above) will give participants the opportunity to work on various photographic techniques as they relate to encaustic. The instructor will introduce pigment prints and surface preparation, using and creating cyanotypes (light-sensitive paper) from computer-generated negatives, and the use of lasertran paper to generate images on a color copier. It is recommended, but not required, that participants take the two-day course before this class, as they will have a better understanding of wax and the possibilities inherent in the encaustic medium. Class supply list 33.67 Kb
 |
Oil Painting
with Connie Borup
Mon-Fri, Sept 29 -Oct 3, 9am - 1pm
$200 members/$250 non-members
Registration deadline: Fri, Sept 12
This week-long studio workshop offers students a chance to explore the varied qualities of the oil painting medium with respected painter Connie Borup. Working from photographs, students will learn indirect painting techniques such as underpainting, glazing, stenciling, washing and scumbling. Each student is encouraged to develop his or her personal style and be open to new discoveries. Borup offers a wealth of experience from over thirty years of teaching that includes 11 years at the University of Utah. She now limits herself to an annual workshop in France and in Sun Valley. Borup exhibits her work locally at the Gail Severn Gallery.
Class supply list 24.39 Kb
|
Watercolor Painting the Fun and Easy Way with Bob Fagan Wed–Fri, Aug 27–29, 9am–4pm $250 members/$300 nonmembers Registration deadline: Wed, Aug 13 The Center, Hailey Bob Fagan, star of the PBS television show Painting on Location with Bob Fagan, invites you to have some fun "throwing paint" with him in this three-day workshop. Students will learn Bob's unique style of painting and how he breaks down subject matter to its simplest form. Painting from light to dark or dark to light, Fagan leads students through each painting starting from a simple drawing of the subject to its completion, usually in just a few easy steps. For each step Fagan does a demo, describing the colors he is using, how to apply each wash, brush techniques, and most important, how to simplify. Students will find it easy to succeed when they follow his lead. Visit http://bumbley.com/BobFagan2.html to view samples of his instructional videos and learn more about his PBS television series. Class supply list 19.29 Kb
Photo: Stacie Brew |
Rebirth: After the Castle Rock Fire
Birdwatching and sketching with Brian and Debbie Edgers-Sturges
Tues, July 8, 10am-4pm
at The Center, Hailey
$70 members, $120 non-members
Registration deadline: Tue, June 24
Spend the day observing the animals and plants that have started to return to the burn zone after the fire. We will stop in different spots along the trail to draw the images that we see. Participants will come away with a bird and plant list as well as several sketches. There will be some moderate hiking with frequent stops along the way for observation and drawing.
Class supply list 16.20 Kb
|
Artwork: Susan Perin |
Travel Sketching with Susan Perin
Sat, July 19, 9am–5pm
$95 members/$145 nonmembers
Supply fee: $35
Registration deadline: Thu, July 3
Do you dream of painting a journal on your next trip? In this day-long workshop learn how to do quick sketches with watercolor, pen and a special sketching brush. The materials and techniques are so convenient and compact you can even paint in a moving train, car or bus. Participants must have some previous watercolor painting experience.
Class supply list 24.20 Kb
|
Intro to Collograph with Zoey Pierce Tue & Wed, July 29 & 30, 3–5pm $45 members/$95 nonmembers Supply fee: $20 Registration deadline: Fri, July 18 The Center, Hailey Have you always wanted to try printmaking? This is the class for you! Join artist Zoey Pierce for two days of inspired creation. Students will learn how to create collographs, which are prints made by glueing a variety of textured materials onto a cardboard base. We will explore the entire process, from selection of materials to assembling the collage to inking and printing. Class supply list 16.36 Kb
|
Jewelry Making with Festival Artist Alison Antelman
Tue & Wed, Aug 5 & 6, 10am-4pm
$145 members/$195 nonmembers
Supply fee: $75
Registration deadline: FRIDAY, July 18!
Chains are one of the foundations of fine art jewelry in modern and ancient times. Students will gain insight into jewelry creation by learning to make their own chains. We will explore different designs using simple techniques. Students will leave the class wearing one of their own handmade bracelets along with samples, tools and the knowledge to further explore chain-making on their own.
Instructor Alison B. Antelman exhibits and sells her work in galleries and at craft shows nationally and is president of the San Francisco Metal Arts Guild. She teaches intermediate and advanced jewelry at the Richmond Art Center in Richmond, CA, and workshops at the Mendocino Art Center.
Class supply list 16.71 Kb
|
Domestic Life One Night Workshop Series Each class - $30 / $35 non-members Subscriber package - $55 / $65 non-members
(Be it) Ever Evolving, There is No Place Like Home with Alex Taylor
Tue, Jan 27, 5:30–7:30pm
The Center, Hailey
Do you ever wonder why certain rooms of your home provide comfort while others are best left with the door shut? Explore the relationship you have with your home and understand how the decorating choices you make are reflected in your personal life and the lives of other household members. Spend an evening with Alex Taylor, Feng Shui practitioner and Life Style Coach, and go home with a few simple tools to help you naturally enhance your home and your life. We will discuss our homes with one another while gaining wisdom into the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui.
What a Relief!
—Printmaking with Britt Udesen
Tuesdays, Apr 7 & 14, 5:30– 7:30pm
$50 / $65 non-members (both evenings) The Center, Hailey
Register online now!
Have you always wanted to dive into block printing? This is a perfect opportunity for beginners (or those who might be a little rusty) to learn the basics in three short classes. We will discuss planning, carving and printing blocks on an etching press as well as by hand.
Potluck Slideshow for Local Artists
Thu, Jan 15, 2009
The Center, Hailey
Registration deadline: Fri, Jan 9
Calling all local artists! The Center is organizing its first potluck slideshow—an opportunity for local artists to share images of their artwork with fellow artists in an informal setting. The slideshow is limited to the first 10 participants who register. Please bring a CD with no more than 10 images on it and limit your presentation (including questions) to 10 minutes.
10 participants, 10 images, 10 minutes each!
Not among the first 10 to register? Please join us anyway to meet other artists and learn about their work. Bring a dish to share. Beer, wine and water provided.
Drawing Sampler-in three parts with Lisa Whitworth
$20 members / $25 non-members (each session)
The Center, Hailey
Have you ever started drawing and something just didn't look right? Join us for one or all three of these quick introductions; we'll practice drawing objects from photographs and from life to learn techniques that will make your drawings more accurate. Watch your drawings change from looking "weird" to looking "wonderful"!
Class supply list 21.64 Kb
Proportion, Line & Angles
Mon, Oct 20, 5:30–7:30pm
Registration deadline: Fri, Oct 10
Shading, Value & Dimension
Mon, Oct 27, 5:30–7:30pm
Registration deadline: Fri, Oct 17
Still Life
Mon, Nov 3, 5:30–7:30pm
Registration deadline: Fri, Oct 2
Artist Series-in three parts
Digital Tools for Sharing Your Work
$20 members / $25 non-members
(each session)
The Center, Hailey
Photographing Your Artwork with Stacie Brew
Tue, Oct 28, 5:30–7:30pm
Make your artwork look its best. The class will cover staging, lighting and general digital photography technique for documenting most types of artwork.
What to Do with Your Digital Images: Photo Editing with Stacie Brew
Tue, Nov 11, 5:30–7:30pm
Edit digital photos of your artwork in Photoshop. Learn how to crop, adjust the color balance (brightness and contrast) and burn and dodge your images. Participants can bring their own digital images to experiment with or use the samples provided.
Blogging with Cassi Griffin
Tue, Nov 18, 5:30–7:30pm
This class is an introduction to the basics of blogging and what it can do for you. Whether you are looking to share family photos and information with far-flung relatives, connect with like-minded individuals and communities, bring your work or expertise to a larger audience or possibly produce an income, blogging offers something for everyone!
Knitting Bee with Mark Newport
Thu, Nov 6, 5:30–7:30pm
The Center, Ketchum
Free
Get a sneak peek at The Center's new exhibition and knit with featured artist Mark Newport. Bring a friend and your own project. There will be great inspiration in the gallery, light snacks and drinks and good company. No instruction provided.
Memoir Writing Workshop with Danielle Trussoni Mon-Fri, Jun 11-15, 9am-noon $300 members/$350 non-members Limited to 12 people Registration deadline: Fri, May 25 Class meets in Hailey Have you ever wanted to write a memoir but need some guidance in how to start, what to focus on and what to leave out? In our second annual writers workshop, celebrated author Danielle Trussoni will focus on various aspects of memoir writing. The class will apply the concepts to the students' own stories so that students will have the opportunity to receive thoughtful, detailed feedback on their work. Students should bring an example of their work that they'd like to have critiqued. Trussoni's recent book, Falling Through the Earth: A Memoir, has received several awards and was named one of the New York Times Ten Best Books of 2006. She is a founding member of The Memoirist's Collective, a writer's group committed to encouraging collaboration and identifying new talent. In addition to leading the class, Trussoni will read from her work in The Center's Ketchum gallery on Tue, Jun 12 at 7pm. A reading by workshop students will be held Fri, Jun 15 at 7pm in Hailey. Plein Air Painting in Oil with Frank LaLumia Mon-Fri, Jul 9-13, 9am-5pm $550 members/$600 non-members Registration deadline: Fri, Jun 22 Class meets in Hailey One of the great epiphanies on the artistic road is the realization that we are painting light, not things. To learn this lesson, we have to leave the comfort of our studios. This class will focus on the essential challenge of plein air painting: the ability to see light, to simplify and organize subject matter, and to present your subject in a simple and straightforward manner. If you can paint light, you can paint anything. No matter where you are in your personal artistic journey, this class will take you to the next level. The author of Plein Air Painting in Watercolor and Oil (North Light Books), Frank LaLumia ( www.lalumia.com) is a member of the Plein Air Painters of America, the California Art Club and the National Watercolor Society.  Kirsten Furlong Introduction to Drawing: Line, Shape and Value with Kirsten Furlong Tue-Fri, Jul 24-27, 2-6pm $190 members/$240 non-members Supply fee: $8 Registration deadline: Fri, Jul 6 Class meets in Hailey "Sometimes just getting the first mark on paper is all you need," says instructor Kirsten Furlong, who returns to The Center this summer to teach this popular class for beginners and those with experience who wish to go back and explore the basic elements of mark making. The class will cover the use of essential drawing tools like graphite, charcoal and ink. Students will learn techniques as they observe and draw still lifes and the landscape around The Center's Hailey classroom. The class will give you a few different approaches so drawing won't feel intimidating. Introduction to Painting with Kirsten Furlong Sat-Tue, Jul 28-31, 2-6pm $190 members/$240 non-members Supply fee: $15 Registration deadline: Fri, Jul 13 Class meets in Hailey Master the basics of working with acrylic paint on canvas. Learn to frame and stretch canvas, prepare the surface with gesso, and mix and apply a basic color palette. Paint from observation of a still life or landscape or create a painting from a favorite photograph or sketch. An instructor at Boise State University and currently the gallery director for the BSU Visual Arts Center, Kirsten Furlong has taught classes in visual arts foundations, drawing, painting, design and professional practices in art. Kirsten M. Furlong is an artist in Boise, ID. Her work in painting and printmaking has been shown nationally and regionally. Recent exhibitions include, Pocahontas Meets Hello Kitty at C.N. Gorman Museum at University of California, Davis, CA, Printmaking Currents: National Jurried Exhibition at the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, OR and Avin Dialogues at the Basement Gallery, Boise, ID. Kirsten is the director of the Visual Arts Center galleries and the Visiting Artist and Scholar Program at Boise State University. She received a BFA degree in painting in 1995 from the University of Nebraska-Omaha and a MFA degree in visual arts in 2000 from Boise State University. Arts & Crafts Festival Featured Artist Woodblock Printing with Nick Wroblewski Tue, Aug 14,10am-4pm $70 members/$120 non-members Supply fee: $20 Registration deadline: Tue, Jul 31 Class meets in Hailey Join Sun Valley Center Arts & Crafts Festival artist Nick Wroblewski and discover the possibilities of printmaking. This class will offer an introduction to the basics of creating a multicolor woodblock print. Students will be shown techniques for transfer, carving, reduction, and multiple block methods. This class will help simplify the seemingly complicated world of layers, woodcarving, reversed imagery, registration and printing. Embark on the adventurous process of creating a unique, colorful image through woodcarving! Nick Wroblewski is a Minneapolis based printmaker specializing in hand-cut wood block prints. He studied art at Bennington College in Vermont and later developed his technique of relief printmaking. He makes "reduction" prints, carving a single block of wood differently for each color that is printed. This is a traditional method of creating a multi-colored print from one block. His imagery is derived from the natural world as experienced through various traveling experiences. Nick works from his studio in Minneapolis. He has shown work at galleries in Minnesota, Vermont, and Wisconsin and displays prints at art shows throughout the country. www.nickwroblewski.com  Susan Perin Plein Air Watercolor with Susan Perin Mon-Wed, Aug 27-29, 9am-5pm $275 members/$325 non-members Supply fee: $30 Registration deadline: Fri, Aug 10 Class meets in Hailey Learn how much fun it can be to paint outdoors and capture the essence of what you see. Condense your supplies into a small knapsack and free yourself to explore the great outdoors without being weighed down by too much stuff. The class will visit three different scenic locales where you can paint to your heart's content while receiving lots of individual pointers on plein air technique. Students must have some previous watercolor painting experience. Susan P. Perin was born and raised in England and studied art through her childhood. Perin emigrated in 1960 to the USA and graduated from Parsons School of Design. She has had numerous one man shows and group shows and has participated in juried shows with awards in watercolor and acrylic mediums. Travel Sketching in Watercolor with Susan Perin Sat, Sep 15, 9am-5pm $95 members/$145 non-members Supply fee: $35 Registration deadline: Fri, Aug 31 Class meets in Ketchum Do you dream of painting a journal on your next trip? In this one-day workshop you'll learn how to make quick sketches with watercolor, pen and a special sketching brush. The materials and techniques are so convenient and compact you can even paint in a moving train, car or bus. Students must have some previous watercolor painting experience. Instructor Susan Perin graduated from Parsons School of Design and has exhibited her work in numerous solo, group and juried shows. Susan P. Perin was born and raised in England and studied art through her childhood. Perin emigrated in 1960 to the USA and graduated from Parsons School of Design. She has had numerous one man shows and group shows and has participated in juried shows with awards in watercolor and acrylic mediums. The Art of Mixing It Up: Mixed Media/Collage with Inez Storer Tue-Thu, Sep 18-20, 10am-4pm $250 members/$300 non-members Registration deadline: Fri, Aug 31 Class meets in Hailey This workshop will be an exploration into the collage process using mixed media. Try something new as you explore various aspects of attaching, transferring, and gluing objects and images to various surfaces. Students will have the opportunity to work with a variety of materials including water-based paint to create their own visual narratives. An instructor at the San Francisco Art Institute for 18 years, Inez Storer is an accomplished teacher and artist whose work is widely exhibited and collected. Inez Storer was born in 1933 in Santa Monica, California. She studied at the Art Center in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Art Institute, the University of California at Berkeley, and the San Francisco College for Women, ultimately receiving her B.A. from Dominican University in San Rafael, California (1970). She received her M.A. from San Francisco State University (1971). Storer's work has been exhibited in solo exhibitions consistently thorough the United States at institutions such as the Reno Museum of Art, the San Jose Museum of Art, the Monterey Museum of Art, the Fresno Art Museum, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, the Missoula Museum of Art, Montana, and The National Museum of Jewish History, Philadelphia. Her work has been included in numerous group exhibitions throughout the country. Storer has taught at the San Francisco Art Institute (1981 - 1999), Sonoma State University (1976 - 1988), San Francisco State University (1970 - 1973), and the College of Marin (1968 - 1979). She has received numerous grants and awards, including a Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant in 1999, and has worked twice as a visiting artist at the American Academy in Rome (1997, 1996). Her work is included in the permanent collections of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the Oakland Museum of California, the Lannan Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, the San Jose Museum of Art, and the de Saisset Museum at Santa Clara University. Storer lives in Inverness, California and maintains a studio in Point Reyes Station, California. Inez Storer is represented by Catharine Clark Gallery in San Francisco. http://www.inezstorer.com  Eve-Marie Bergren Encaustic Painting with Eve-Marie Bergren Sat & Sun, Sep 29 & 30, 10am-5pm $175 members/$225 non-members Supply fee: $75 Registration deadline: Fri, Sep 14 Class meets in Hailey In this two-day comprehensive workshop, participants will gain insight into the many different artistic processes available when working with wax. You'll learn the history of encaustic technique, basic safety concerns and studio set-up. Demonstrations will include surface preparation, basic wax painting, mastering the use of cold and hot applications, transferring images, creating glassy and textured surfaces and adding collage elements with paper and assemblage. No previous artistic experience necessary! Eve-Marie Bergren grew up in California's Bay Area, earned her bachelor's degree in art from Whitman College in 1995 and a master's degree in visual art from Vermont College in 2001. It was at Vermont College that Bergren began painting with encaustics. After training with R and F Handmade Paints in New York, Bergren began traveling the country leading encaustic workshops. She also teaches drawing at Boise State University. Her work has been exhibited widely in Idaho including Ochi Fine Art, Boise Art Museum, Albertson College of Idaho, Boise State University, Pritchard Gallery at University of Idaho in Moscow and Carr Gallery of Art in Idaho Falls. Bergren received the Idaho Commission on the Arts Fellowship in 2006. http://www.evemariebergren.com  Mike Ausman Lampwork Glass with Mike Ausman Tue & Thu, Oct 9 & 11, 4-7pm $80 members/130 non-members $25 supply fee Registration deadline: Tue, Sep 25 Class meets in Hailey Come learn and explore the age-old art of glass lampworking with local artist Mike Ausman. The mesmerizing flame will lure you in as you create your own wearable and functional art. Make pendants, beads, marbles, paperweights, stir-sticks and anything else you, as an artist, want to create. Expressing yourself through a new medium will not only expand but also renew your creative spirit. Mike Ausman has been working with glass for over five years. He spent a semester at Palomar College in San Diego, CA studing glass, took private lessons with soft glass artist Sharon Gilbert in Chicago, IL and an advanced class with Ed Schmidt. Ausman also studied at the Geological Institute of America and has been working locally as a jeweler for over four years.  Connie Borup Oil Painting with Connie Borup Mon-Fri, Oct 15-19, 9am-1pm $200 members/$250 non-members Registration deadline: Fri, Sep 28 Class meets in Hailey This week-long studio workshop offers students a chance to explore the varied qualities of the oil painting medium with respected painter Connie Borup. Working from photographs, students will learn indirect painting techniques such as underpainting, glazing, stenciling, washing and scumbling. Each student is encouraged to develop his or her personal style and be open to new discoveries. Borup offers a wealth of experience from over thirty years of teaching that includes 11 years at the University of Utah. She now limits herself to teaching annual workshops in France and in Sun Valley. Connie Borup - Connie received both her BFA and her MFA at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City where she works full time as a painter and limits her teaching to an annual workshop in Provence, France and one at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts. She Exhibits her work at the Phillips Gallery in Salt Lake City and Gail Severn Gallery in Ketchum, Idaho. http://connieborup.com One Night Creative Workshops These classes are new from the Center. We want to encourage people to come to a one evening class to stretch their creative wings in the hope that they start integrating more art into their lives! These classes will teach you a new skill that you'll be able to do at home. Learn to create unique presents that you can use or give. Underground Comics with MaryEllen Mahar Fri, Jan 6–Feb 10 Lampwork Glass with Mike Ausman Sat & Sun, Jan 28-29 Botanical Drawing with Irina Gronberg Wed-Fri, Feb 15-17 Drawing for Beginners with Irina Gronberg Wed-Fri, Feb 15-17 Acrylic Painting and Image Transfer with Jen Galpin-Mikesh & Gay Odmark Mar, 2-23 Engaging Your Creative Potential: A Mixed Media, Idea Generating Process with Lauren Mantecon Mar 27-Mar 31 Advanced Mixed-Media Group Show with Lauren Mantecon, Wed–Fri, May 10–12 Encaustic Painting Demonstration, Thu, Jun 15 Encaustic Painting Workshop with Eve-Marie Bergren, Fri–Sun, Jun 16–18 Finding the Story: A Workshop on the Fiction Process with Ron Carlson, Mon –Fri, June 19 –23 The Basics of Watercolor Workshop with Susan Perin, June 26–30 Willow Chair Making Workshop with Don King, Mon–Fri, July 10–14 A Brush with Nature: Watercolor Painting with Sheila Gardner, Mon–Thu, July 31–Aug 3 Arts & Crafts Festival Class: Make Your Own Books! with Edward Bailey, Tue, Aug 15 Introduction to Drawing: Line, Shape and Value with Kirsten Furlong, Fri & Sat, Sept 15 & 16 Oil Painting with Connie Borup, Mon–Fri, Sept 25–29 Cedar Basket Making with Lisa Telford, Fri & Sat, Oct 13 & 14 From Art to Action with Zach Pine Sat & Sun, Nov 11 & 12, 10am–noon One Night Creative Workshops These classes are new from the Center. We want to encourage people to come to a one evening class to stretch their creative wings in the hope that they start integrating more art into their lives! These classes will teach you a new skill that you'll be able to do at home. Learn to create unique presents that you can use or give. Mosaics with Bob Dix Tue, Feb 7 Printmaking with Britt Udesen Tue, Mar 7 Origami with Bob Dix Tue, Apr 11 Stamping and Stenciling on Fabric with Deb Gelet Tue, Nov 7 Exploring Creativity through Collage with Holly Holmquist Wednesdays Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, and 16 Engaging Your Creative Potential: A Mixed-Media, Idea Generating Process with Lauren Mantecon Mon-Thu, Mar 28-31 Encaustic Painting with Eve-Marie Bergren Fri-Sun, Jun 17-19 Visit Eve-Marie's website Architecture is for the Birds with Amy Anderson Wed-Fri, Jun 22-24 Watercolor Painting with Ted Villa Mon-Fri, Jul 11-15 Landscape Painting in Oil with Robert Grogan Mon-Fri, Aug 1-5 Visit Robert Grogan's Website Textile Surface Design with Deb Gelet Wed & Thu, Aug 24 & 25 Watercolor for Beginners with Marian Dunn Mon-Fri, Sep 12-16 Visit Marian Dunn's Website Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor with Marian Dunn Mon-Fri, Sep 12-16 Landscape Painting in Oil with Connie Borup Mon-Fri, Sep 19-23 Visit Connie Borup's Website A Natural Eye - Pursuing Your Passion for Photographing the Landscape with Eddie Soloway Oct 26-30 ONE NIGHT CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Journal Making Oct 18 Lampwork Glass Beads Nov 8
|
|
