One day workshops offered at the ART WORKS GALLERY 109 Fall Street. These exciting workshops are being offered by Roberta Nelson, art teacher extraordinaire. Each one runs from 10am to 3pm. Cost is $40. Contact: rnelson33@rochester.rr.com
August 13
Having Fun with Optical Illusions
Op Art introduces unusual patterns by using focal points and grids to transform any subject matter into interesting illusions.
August 27
Stained Glass Resist Painting
Interesting stained glass effects are created by using crayons and black ink. Any subject matter can be the basis for the work.
Sept. 17
Crayon Painting
Crayons are very versatile materials that can be used with various solutions to create landscapes, florals, figures, portraits, etc. resembling oil and wax paintings.
October 15
Autumn Watercolor Landscapes
Landscapes will be created using various watercolor techniques and washes in the beautiful gold, orange and red colors of autumn.
October 29
Still Life with Mixed Media
Beautiful and interesting still lives can be created by using a combination of one dry medium (drawing pencil, colored pencil, pastel, felt pen) with one wet medium (watercolors, acrylics, colored inks, etc.)
Nov 5
Simple Tapestry Weaving
Tapestry weaving is creating pictures in yarn using a cardboard loom and yarn needles. Preparing the layout, warping the loom, use of various joining techniques, and the traditional tabby weaving stitch will be thoroughly covered. Any subject can be the basis for the weaving.
November 19
Hidden Images
This art form encompasses placing images of animals, figures, objects, faces, etc. within the forms of a landscape, still life, city scene, etc. Any medium can be used to create a drawing or painting.
December 3
Polymer Clay Jewelry
The workshop encompasses creating pendants, pins, earrings, bracelets using various polymer clay techniques. Interesting forms and textures can be created by using simple household items, layering, incised and excised designs, beads, stones and various color clays and metallic acrylic paints.
Special 6 week series of classes
October 14 - November 18
Fridays 1pm to 3pm
Jewelry Design and Forming Series
Encompassing jewelry design fundamentals and forming techniques using both polymer clay and laminated paper.
Classes every Wednesday, 1-3 pm, $25/month
Contact: artworks@artsinseneca.org or call 315-257-0201 for additional information.
What do you need to help take your art to the next level? Contact artworks@artsinseneca.org or call 315-257-0201 for additional info.
