Returning for its second year, we have a new and exciting line-up of Art & Coffee programs. Join us on second and fourth Tuesdays at 9:30-10-:30 AM for an energizing hour learning something new about art. There’s coffee provided by neighboring Rostov’s Coffee and some sort of fresh-baked treat, too.
2010 Winter/Spring
January 12 – The Curatorial Process
Learn about what happens after you submit your work to a gallery. Maggie Smith, Curatorial Administrator at Quirk, will explain their submission and adjudication process. Quirk has three distinct galleries, each with a different feel. Join Maggie as she discusses the types of questions they consider when they are selecting work for their exhibitions. (image is Maggie Smith’s Needle felted plant life housed in vintage container)
January 26 – Narrative Jewelry
The “Wearable Art” movement increased awareness of texture and imbued surfaces with meaning. Texture makes you want to just pick up a piece of art. Artist and jeweler, Lynalise Woodlief will introduce surface texturing on metal, using letter stamps, enamel, and patina techniques. Watch as layer upon layer of rich and colorful textures start to take on shape and meaning. Bring your ideas, experiences and stories and share in the creation of this narrative piece of jewelry.
February 9 – Amie Oliver – The Intuitive Line Workshop
Amie will demonstrate new ways to think about drawing and mark-making during this one hour workshop. She will explore gesture, observation, texture, and contour using unique combinations of tools and techniques. Amie Oliver earned her MFA from Bowling Green (Ohio) State University. She is a professional artist and teacher.
February 23 – Robin Kranitzky and Kim Overstreet
Gallery talk and book signing for Symbiotic Realms – Robin Kranitzky and Kim Overstreet Selected Works 1985-2008, a 150 page, beautiful, full color catalogue featuring the narrative jewelry of Kranitzky & Overstreet, published by the Helsinki Design Museum, to accompany their 2008 exhibition.
March 9 – Aijung Kim – Gel Transfer Demonstration
Learn a fun way of layering images called gel transfer. Using gel medium and photocopies of images, artist Aijung Kim will demonstrate how to embed the images in transparent gel “skins” and explore ways of using them in painting and collage. This method is versatile and the gel tranfers can be applied to paper, canvas, wood panels, glass, and even fabric.
March 23 – Shelley Jones – Wire Crochet with Glass Beads
Learn to crochet with wire and glass beads! You will learn to crochet wire, using a simple chain stitch. Beginners will also pick up some basic jewelry techniques.
