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Education
Ceramics
All ceramics classes will take place at our Lincoln Center Ceramics Studio.
Beginning Clay
Sheila Staubus
Wednesdays, May 27 – July 15
6:30-9pm
$165 ($195 non-members)
Learn the basics of hand building, wheel throwing, glazing, and firing in this introduction to ceramics. Perfect for people with no experience using clay or for those just looking for time to improve their skills.
Independent Study in Clay
Tuesdays, July 21-September 8
Dave Lynas
6:30-9pm
$165 ($195 non-members)
Love working in clay but lack the necessary space and tools? If you have some experience with ceramics this is a wonderful way to spend the summer months. Check in once a week with other classmates and instructor Dave Lynas to help focus your work, and use the rest of the week to create. “Merlin,” the gas kiln, will be fired during this class (and possibly a raku firing thrown in there, too).
Drawing & Painting
All drawing and painting classes will take place at our Lincoln Center.
Color Emphasis: Landscape Workshop with Don Andrews
Monday-Friday, July 6-10, 2009
9am-4pm
$425 ($475 non-members)
We are incredibly pleased to bring nationally known artist and teacher, Don Andrews an active member and past board member of the American Watercolor Society to the Lincoln Building. His paintings have received numerous awards at the national level, and he has conducted over 400 watercolor workshops throughout the world. In this exciting and intensive workshop, painters will explore the natural world in fresh, exciting, and more personal ways. Regardless of the landscape they choose to explore, or their personal approach to painting, most watercolor artists have in common the search for a more vital color statement. Color offers artists a wonderful opportunity to express their individual feelings about any chosen subject. During the week you will explore color, design, organization, light, and its utilization in the exciting world of landscape painting. A daily schedule includes instructor demonstrations, discussions, individual help, and personal and group critiques. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to learn from a nationally renowned watercolor artist and instructor.
STUDENT MATERIALS LIST for
LANDSCAPE CLASS
- One sketch pad
- Markers or pencils
- 10- 12 full sheets of water color paper. I use Arches Coldpress 140 lb. (Students may work any size they are comfortable with)
- One easel per student (preferably a table easel, Don uses a French Box easel) as we will be working on a slant.
- The usual watercolor supplies: Palette, paint, brushes, water container, paint board with clamps, paper towels, etc.
- Several photos, sketches or other source material for class study.
NOTE: In addition to the usual brushes a 1 1/2" or 2" flat brush is recommended. I presently use a Robert Simmons Sky Flow flat brush, although other brands are satisfactory.
Don doesn't expect you to use the same colors; however he does emphasize that you should have 2 light, 2 medium, and 2 dark of all the primary colors. Most professional brands are interchangeable and include Holbein, Windsor Newton, Daniel Smith, and American Journey .
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Guided Studio Experience
Sarah Brokke
Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 12 – 28 (no class on May 14)
6:30-8:30pm
$65 ($78 non-members)
Enjoy the benefits of an open studio with the help and guidance of an experienced instructor. Bring 2D work, drawings or paintings that are already in progress or new ideas that need an extra push to begin. Instructor Sarah Brokke’s expertise and gentle encouragement will be a benefit to those who desire extra guidance and constructive critiques. All levels of experience and 2D mediums are welcome.
Figure Painting Intensive
Sarah Brokke
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
August 4, 6 & 7
6:30-9pm
$75 ($90 non-members) model fee included in tuition
This is an incredible opportunity to spend three evenings painting a single pose from the live model. Centered on students that have a basic understanding of oil paint, and some experience with figure drawing, this course will teach you about preparing the canvas, rendering composition and proportion, mixing colors, glazing, and working in the style of alla prima (Italian for “at once”). Basic paints and brushes will be provided if needed; students will bring their own canvas/paper.
Oil Painting from Life: Landscape & Still Life Studies
Lee Englund
Mondays & Wednesdays, August 3-12
6-9pm
$80 ($96 non-members)
Learn how to paint from life with one of our regional experts, Lee Englund. Lee has taught painting and drawing in the Duluth Public Schools, and for private lessons, for over 20 years. Lee's paintings are “an emotional response to what he observes. His love of nature and art has given him a passion for painting the landscape on location, which offers him a challenge he cannot resist. Lee tries to achieve a creative expression in his landscapes and still life paintings, and at the same time interpret a place and a day for the viewer.” Learn how to paint from life, as you see and experience its wonder firsthand. Bring life to the still life in an intimate studio setting, and weather permitting a “plein air” landscape experience, too. Previous oil painting experience is required. A supply list will be provided to all who register.
Multimedia
All multimedia classes will be held at the Lincoln Center.
Beach Bags & Bathing Suits
Kirsten Aune
Friday, May 29, 6-9pm
Saturday, May 30, 3-7pm
Sunday, May 31, 10am-1pm
$75 ($90 non-members)
Ever wonder how local artist Kirsten Aune creates those colorful, graphic textiles you see all over town? Here’s your chance to learn the secrets of her fabric painting and design techniques. Create your own designs and apply them to special fabric to be made into beach bags, bathing suits….whatever your creative heart desires. It’s art for everyday use, fabulous form and function combined.
SUMMER ART CAMPS
Kids Art Camp: Beyond ARTventure!
Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
Session 1: June 22-26
Session 2: June 29-July3
Session 3: July 13-17
Session 4: July 20-24
Session 5: July 27-31
$200 ($250 non-members)
Once you start traveling it’s hard to stop – so we’re continuing our trip around the world in search of new cultures and art projects to make. Been on this trip before? Don’t worry – all of the projects are different from years past, we’re all about the spirit of adventure here. We’re even going to explore outer space in connection with our latest gallery exhibit from the Smithsonian, “Beyond: Visions of Planetary Landscapes.” Talk about far out civilizations! Projects will include painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, and fiber art: all with a multicultural theme. Last year the camps filled up fast – so be sure to reserve your spot early on this epic creative journey. Ages 7-11.
Teen Art Camp Session 1: Multimedia Explosion
Monday – Friday, June 15-19, 9am-4pm
$200 ($250 non-members)
Become the artist you’ve always known you wanted to be. Explore art from all angles as you spend time painting, drawing, sculpting, and playing with clay. Get inspired by art history and modern artists working in the field. Experience the life of a true artist by spending the week in our studios and creating a larger than life masterpiece. Learn the value of self-expression and the positive outlet that art making can be in a person’s life. The creative options are endless when you open your mind to new ideas. Expand your technical skills and knowledge of art by getting out and doing it. This is a week to explore art from the inside out. Ages 12-17.
Teen Art Camp Session 2: Photographic Creations
Monday – Friday, June 22-26, 9am – 4pm
$200 ($250 non-members)
It was such a hit last year; we decided to bring it back again. Ansel Adams once said that “You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” Get ready for a week of making photographs and memories during our Teen Camp dedicated to traditional and digital photography. The first two days will be spent at the Depot darkroom discovering the origins of black and white photography – make a pinhole camera, create photogram collages, and paint with the chemicals for different effects. Take a camera home for the night and learn how to develop the film the next day. It’s magic to watch art appear right before your eyes! The rest of the week will be spent at the Lincoln Center taking this traditional knowledge and applying it to the Photoshop program in our Digital Imaging Lab. Trick out your images and ideas using the latest technology – it’s the best of both worlds. There might even be time to create a short stop-action film using imovie. Space is very limited for this camp! Ages 12-17.
Art Camp Instructors
(They’re all back for more fun!)
Rebecca Layman (Kids Camp Session 1-3)
She has taught our homeschool art series and art camp last year and now Rebecca is back for three weeks of art camp. A graduate of the Art Education program at UWS, Rebecca just finished her first year teaching elementary art in Bagley, Minnesota. She is an avid photographer, but loves to teach all kinds of art in the classroom.
Chrissy Valento (Kids Camp Session 4 & 5)
Chrissy loves teaching art and it shows! She has been an art instructor in the Duluth Public Schools for over 9 years. Right now she is at Grant Elementary School where she also facilitates the Leonard Bernstein Artful Learning Program. Chrissy’s favorite art activities involve ceramics and fiber art projects.
Julie Deters (Teen Camp Session 2)
Julie taught our first photo camp for teens last year and she was named Minnesota’s Art Educator of the Year in 2006! She has been teaching art since 1992, and currently teaches ceramics, sculpture, drawing, painting, and photography at Cloquet High School. On her own time, Julie enjoys working in acrylic, watercolor and oil pastel as well as photography and Media Arts.
YOUTH ART
These weeklong mini-art camps are the perfect way to cure the end of summer blahs. By the end of the week you’ll be an expert painter, ceramicist, or more. Something for every age level and interest.
Alternative Photography for Teens
Su Legatt
August 3-7
12-3pm
$95 ($115 non-members)
Make pictures without picking up a fancy camera! This class will focus on cyanotype printing which looks like a blueprint and can be developed anywhere without chemicals. Create your own paper and digital negatives; build a pinhole camera out of household containers, and print photograms using everyday objects. Think alternatively in this non-traditional yet 153 year old art form. Ages 12-17.
Modern Mask Making
Mary Plaster
August 3-7
9am-11:30am
$90 ($108 non-members)
Ever wonder how those large puppets and masks were made that stand in the Lincoln Center? Here’s your chance to learn from the expert who created them while you make an individual mask for yourself. Whimsical masks and costumes have been a fascinating part of community celebrations throughout time. They can be easily made from everyday materials—mixed with some creative imagination. Ages 9-15.
The Art of Goo! Early Childhood Explorations
August 3-7
10-11am
$40 ($48 non-members)
Kids are naturally curious and creative - this is the perfect start towards a lifelong love of art making. Getting messy is the rule in this art class for new art learners where it’s all about the process. Make something fabulous using all kinds of slimy materials. Optional: Parents can attend the class for free – great time to bond over art. Ages 4-6.
Fabulous Fiber Art
Fiber Guild Instructors
August 10-14
9am-12pm
$95 ($115 non-members)
Spend a week in our fiber studio and make several different art projects using all kinds of fiber art materials. Weave on a loom that’s bigger than you! Turn fluffy wool into a felted object that fits in the palm of your hand. There are so many options; we’ve only scratched the surface. All of this in just five days! Space is limited! Ages 7-12.
3-D Worlds: Teen Sculpture
Valerie Powell
August 10-14
1-3pm
$75 ($90 non-members)
Take ordinary found objects and turn them into whimsical kinetic sculptures. Use everyday plastic pieces and melt them like “shrink dinks” into a whole other three dimensional object. Students will work on individual projects but also on a collaborative piece that will be permanently installed at our Lincoln Center! Think outside the box by turning the box into art! Ages 12-17.
Inspired by Nature: Kids Watercolor
Christina Boynton
August 17-21
9-11am
$75 ($90 non-members)
Duluth is such a beautifully natural environment; let’s take the time to explore the details! Get inspired by the paintings of Georgia O’Keefe as you learn how to look up close with an ant’s eye perspective. Colors and shapes take on a whole new meaning when you see with new eyes. Experiment with watercolor techniques as you create your own modern masterpiece. Ages 7-12.
Flags & Bags!
Kirsten Aune
August 17-21
2:30-4:30pm
$75 ($90 non-members)
Time to get bright and funky when you make colorful flags and fabric designs in this workshop with textile artist Kirsten Aune. Learn how to apply special paints on fabric in a unique design from your own imagination. Use the material to make your own flags, bags, and simple clothing. Announce your individual spirit to the world! Ages 7-12.
Teen Wheel Throwing
Sophie Karakatsoulis
August 24-28
12-2pm
$75 ($90 non-members)
Get your hands dirty while making amazing ceramic art. The magic of wheel throwing will be covered in this introductory class. All levels of experience are welcome. Ages 12-17.
Kids Clay
Sophie Karakatsoulis
August 24-28
Session 1: 9-11am
Session 2: 2:30-4:30
$75 ($90 non-members)
Our most popular August class – we’ve added a 2nd session to accommodate the demand. Through the magical combination of ceramics and imagination, kids will transform lumps of clay into art. These are really unique clay projects that will fill your house and shelves with colorful three dimensional masterpieces. Ages 6-11.
Spacescapes and Moon Bases
Erv Kuutti
August 10-14
9am-12pm
$95 ($115k non-members)
Get inspired by the (name of exhibit) in our DAI galleries, straight from the Smithsonian, straight from outer space. Learn 3D illustration techniques as you create your own space stations and moon bases. Shading and perspective will be covered. Then try your hand at airbrushing as you replicate the beauty of our galaxy and its colorful planets. It will be out of this world! Ages 10-15.
Creature Feature imovie!
Erv Kuutti
August 17-21
12-3pm
$95 ($115 non-members)
If you were going to create a new species ... what would it look like? How would it move? What if it were from a different planet? Is it friendly? Explore your ideas in this unique class mixing your love of all things real and imaginary. First we will take a look at creatures as they appear in the movies and examine how they are created for film. Then you will get to develop your own creature from your written descriptions, through sketches and illustrations, storyboards, sculpted maquettes, and finally to animatics. Finish the week creating your own sci-fi imovie! Ages 10-15.
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