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Conservation through Art Education Spring 2008 Catalog of Classes Featuring classes for artists of all skill levels
Table of Contents
Staff and Contact Information This catalog could be considered a catalog
Susan T. Fisher, of firsts.The cover art was done by our first Nature Nature Illustration Certificate Program Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2
Director, Art Institute Illustration Certificate graduate.This catalog also
Lora Collins,
Administrative Assistant has the distinction of being the first to offer workshops
in all the mediums we typically offer, such as acrylics, Schedule of Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pages 3–6
2021 N. Kinney Road pastels, oil, pen & ink, graphite, and watercolor. June
Tucson, AZ 85743 Young will be teaching with us for the first time.
Website: www.desertmuseum.org/arts Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pages 7–20
e-mail: arts@desertmuseum.org She has an intriguing approach to creating luminous
Phone: (520) 883-3024 watercolors (see page 25). Another very exciting first
Fax: (520) 883-3043 is the workshop being conducted by Andie Thrams. Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pages 21–30
She makes the journal process a truly gratifying
Oro Valley Classroom
10355 N. La Cañada, Suite 133 experience and we are delighted she is coming to the Youth Art Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 31
Tucson, AZ 85737-7307 Art Institute (see page 29).
Now, for the first time, it is possible to down
Founder Ironwood Gallery Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 32
load the entire Art institute catalog as a PDF
Priscilla Baldwin
document.The A.I. web page has a new look and an
2006-2007 Board of Trustees expanded format. Art Board is a new page designed Instructor Biographies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pages 33–35
Paul L. Baker as an on-line bulletin board for students, instructors
Priscilla Baldwin and museum members to access up-the-minute news
Thomas G. Bell, DVM, Ph.D. Art Institute Policies and Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 36
Kerstin Block, Immediate Past Chair about happenings in the Art Institute.There are links
Henry K. Boice to professional organizations and to calls-for-entry
Frank Boyle so that our students can find information on ways to Registration Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside back cover
Laury Browning exhibit their work. Go to www.desert.museum.org/
Carla A. Consoli
arts and have a look.
Cathy G. Davis
Robert L. Davis, Secretary There are other ways to express the creative
Patty Doar spirit. For example; we offer a class in putting together
Amy E. Fletcher a scrap book. Bring those odds and ends photographs
Sharon B. Foltz to class and let a professional show you how to make
Jon A. Grove, Treasurer
a dazzling scrapbook presentation of your own.
Diana W. Hadley
Sophia Kaluzniacki, DVM, Chair (see page 27) If you have not sampled our classes and
William H. Lomicka, Vice Chair workshops in the new Baldwin Education Building
Dan J. Lyons then let this be the first time for you to see what we
Francisco E. Molina, Ph.D. have to offer.
Winifred (Wynee) Warden
Hal Safron, Docent Representative
—Susan T. Fisher
Director, Art Institute
Front Cover Artwork: Pamela Stephen Elia
Back Cover Artwork: Andie Thrams
Catalog Design: Jackie Oftedahl The Art Institute at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Spring 2008 Catalog of Classesschedule
Nature Illustration Session One
Certificate Program class/instructor days/times dates location page
Calligraphy for Beginners & Beyond
Janie Gildow Mondays January 7, 14, 21 Arizona-Sonora 14
Discover your talent as an artist or illustration, photography or printmaking. 9 am - noon February 4, 11 Desert Museum
draw for fun, while you enjoy the surround- Experienced, professional artists Drawing Basics Mondays January 7, 14, 21 Arizona-Sonora 7
ings at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. will provide individual instruction in the Janie Gildow 1 pm - 4 pm February 4, 11 Desert Museum
The Art Institute offers individual classes as classroom setting located on the stunning
well as a Certificate of Completion program grounds of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Color Mixing for Artists
Susan T. Fisher Tuesdays January 8, 15, 22 Arizona-Sonora 13
in nature illustration. The unique backdrop Museum or at the Oro Valley Studio loca-
9 am - noon February 5, 12 Desert Museum
of the Museum becomes your classroom tion. Whether you sample a few classes or
while you learn to draw animals, bugs, botan- complete the certificate program, you will Nature Drawing in Pencil I
icals or even rocks.You can also participate increase your appreciation and knowledge Catherine Nash Wednesdays January 9, 16, 30 Arizona-Sonora 9
in a wide variety of classes and workshops on of the desert. 9 am - noon February 6, 13 Desert Museum
landscape painting, field sketching, botanical Drawing Basics Thursdays January 10, 17, 31 Oro Valley Studio 7
Donna Gaylord 9 am - noon February 7, 14
Introduction to Human Anatomy for Artists
Required Courses Elective Courses Harry L. Greene, II Thursdays January 10, 17, 31 Oro Valley Studio 15
The following 12 courses are Elective courses serve a variety of 6 pm - 9 pm February 7, 14
required if you wish to receive a Certificate purposes. They are all designed to increase Colored Pencil for Beginners
of Completion in Nature Illustration. The the participant’s knowledge, ability and Janie Gildow Fri., Sat., Sun. January 18, 19, 20 Arizona-Sonora 8
recommended sequence of courses is listed experience in nature illustration. In addition 9 am - 3 pm Desert Museum
below. This succession is appropriate for both to the 12 required courses, you must take at Introduction to Colored Pencil
the certificate and non-certificate student. least 100 hours of elective classes. The num- Donna Gaylord Saturday January 19 Oro Valley Studio 8
Classes can also be taken in the order deter- ber of elective classes offered in any one year 10 am - 4 pm
mined by their prerequisites. Courses consist may vary. Workshops and classes that count
Introduction to Digital Photography
of exercises, critiques, demonstrations and toward the Nature Illustration Certificate Dick Lutgen Saturdays February 2, 9, 16 Arizona-Sonora 18
homework assignments. A list of supplies are noted as Certificate Elective Courses 10 am - 4 pm Desert Museum
for each course will be sent with your class in the catalog. Photography courses are not
confirmation. a part of the Nature Illustration Certificate Intoduction to Digital Photography
James Patrick Saturdays February 2, 9, 16 Oro Valley Studio 18
Nature Drawing in Pencil I Program and are considered non-certificate
10 am - 4 pm
Nature Drawing in Pencil II electives.
Color Mixing Portfolio Review
Composition
Perspective or Light on Form*
Upon completion of all coursework,
you will be ready for the portfolio review.
Session Two
class/instructor days/times dates location page
Watercolor I Call the Art Institute Director for more
Watercolor II information. Nature Drawing in Pencil I
Colored Pencil I The Nature Illustration Program Chris Bondante Mondays February 18, 25 Oro Valley Studio 9
Colored Pencil II must be completed in its entirety in order 9 am - noon March 3, 10, 17
Pen & Ink I to receive a certificate. Eighty percent of Basic Photoshop for Photographers
Pen & Ink II a class must be attended in order to receive Robert Renfrow Mondays February 18, 25 Arizona-Sonora 19
Anatomy or Botany* credit for that class.You have seven years to 1 pm - 4 pm March 3, 10, 17 Desert Museum
*class of student’s choice complete the certificate program.
4 easy ways to register / online www.desertmuseum.org/arts / Phone (520) 883 -3024 Fax registration form (520) 883-3043 / Mail registration form to the Desert Museum schedule
schedule
Colored Pencil I Tuesdays February 19, 26 Arizona-Sonora 10 Cactus in Colored Pencil
Janie Gildow 9 am - noon March 4, 11, 18 Desert Museum Margaret Pope Wednesdays April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Arizona-Sonora 17
Nature Drawing in Pencil II 9 am - noon May 7 Desert Museum
Catherine Nash Wednesdays February 20, 27 Arizona-Sonora 9 Pen and Ink II Wednesdays April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Arizona-Sonora 11
9 am - noon March 5, 12, 19 Desert Museum Chris Bondante 1 pm - 4 pm Desert Museum
Pen and Ink I: Focus on Botanical Illustration Nature Illustration in Watercolor II
Chris Bondante Wednesdays February 20, 27 Arizona-Sonora 11 Linda Feltner Thursdays April 3, 10, 17, 24 Arizona-Sonora 12
1 pm - 4 pm March 5, 12, 19 Desert Museum 9 am - noon May 1 Desert Museum
Nature Illustration in Watercolor 1 Colored Pencil II Thursdays April 3, 10, 17, 24 Oro Valley Studio 10
Linda Feltner Thursdays February 21, 28 Arizona-Sonora 12 Donna Gaylord 6 pm - 9 pm May 1
9 am - noon March 6, 13, 20 Desert Museum
Art and Animal Behavior: Eye on Mammals
Dr. Sue Tygielski & Thursdays February 21, 28 Arizona-Sonora 16 Summer Session
Susan T Fisher times: see page 16 March 6, 13 Desert Museum class/instructor days/times dates location page
Colored Pencil I Thursdays February 21, 28 Oro Valley Studio 10 Nature Painting in Acrylics
Donna Gaylord 1 pm - 4 pm March 6, 13, 20 Bill Singleton Mondays June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Oro Valley Studio 15
Introduction to Nature Photography for Digital and Film Cameras 20 9 am - noon
Robert Renfrow Saturdays February 23 Arizona-Sonora
10 am - 4 pm March 1, 8 Desert Museum
Perspective Fri., Sat., Sun. February 29 Arizona-Sonora 13 Workshops
Catherine Nash 10 am - 4 pm March 1, 2 Desert Museum class/instructor days/times dates location page
Compose It with Strength and Elegance Paint Outdoors at Elkhorn Ranch with Phil Starke
Janie Gildow Fri., Sat., Sun. March 14, 15, 16 Arizona-Sonora 14 Phil Starke Fri., Sat., Sun. January 4, 5, 6 Elkhorn Ranch 21
9 am - 3 pm Desert Museum Plein Air Watercolor with Judy Nakari
Judy Nakari Fri., Sat., Sun. February 1, 2, 3 Arizona-Sonora 22
10 am - 4 pm Desert Museum
Session Three Pocket Sketching Fri., Sat., Sun. February 8, 9, 10 Arizona-Sonora 23
class/instructor days/times dates location page Kath Macaulay 10 am - 4 pm Desert Museum
Intermediate Nature Photography for Digital and Film Cameras Field Sketching at the Desert Museum
Robert Renfrow Saturdays March 29 Arizona-Sonora 20 Catherine Nash Fri., Sat., Sun. February 15, 16, 17 Arizona-Sonora 24
10 am - 4 pm April 5, 12 Desert Museum 10 am - 4 pm Desert Museum
Nature Drawing in Pencil II Luminous Sonoran Still Life in Watercolor
Chris Bondante Mondays March 31 Oro Valley Studio 9 June Young Fri., Sat., Sun. February 22, 23, 24 Arizona-Sonora 25
9 am - noon April 7, 14, 21, 28 10 am - 4 pm Desert Museum
Scratchboard and Watercolor: Combine Drawing with Painting Fine Lines and Broad Strokes
Rick Wheeler Mondays March 31 Arizona-Sonora 17 Jan Gunlock Fri., Sat., Sun. March 7, 8, 9 Oro Valley Studio 26
1 pm - 4 pm April 7, 14, 21, 28 Desert Museum 10 am - 4 pm
Colored Pencil II Tuesdays April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Arizona-Sonora 10 Scrapbooking the Sonoran Desert
Janie Gildow 9 am - noon Desert Museum Karen Hartsoch Saturdays March 15, 22, 29 Arizona-Sonora 27
Open Studio: Colored Pencil Your Way 9 am - noon Desert Museum
Janie Gildow Tuesdays April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Arizona-Sonora 7 The Business of Art Fri., Sat., Sun. March 21, 22, 23 Arizona-Sonora 27
1 pm - 4 pm Desert Museum Kath Macaulay 10 am - 4 pm Desert Museum
4 easy ways to register / online www.desertmuseum.org/arts / Phone (520) 883 -3024 Fax registration form (520) 883-3043 / Mail registration form to the Desert Museum Sonoran Landscapes in Oil or Pastel with Doug Dawson
Doug Dawson Mon. – Fri. March 24 – 28 Arizona-Sonora 28
Drawing Basics Open Studio:
10 am - 4 pm Desert Museum Did you stop drawing years ago? Colored Pencil
Scanography and Digital Printmaking
Stephen Buchmann Fri., Sat., Sun. April 4, 5, 6 Oro Valley Studio 30
Do you think you can’t draw? This is the Your Way
class for you. Review or start anew with the
10 am - 4 pm & Buchmann Studio basics of drawing. Professional instruction, Get hands-on experience with an
The Illuminated Field Journal: Desert Spring frequent demonstrations and lots of examples introduction to airbrush, colored pencil on
Andie Thrams Fri., Sat., Sun. April 11, 12, 13 Arizona-Sonora 29 will emphasize the joy of drawing from black paper, silverpoint and scratchboard.
classes
classes
10 am - 4 pm Desert Museum nature. Learn warm-up exercises that give Or work on a colored pencil project of your
A Photography Workshop with Dr. John Schaefer you permission to explore the pencil line on own. Draw and/or paint on Desert Museum
Dr. John P. Schaefer Saturday April 19 Arizona-Sonora 30 paper. Find out how easy it is to do gesture grounds or take reference photos to use in
10 am - 4 pm Desert Museum drawings and why you need them to help class. Plan your own schedule and use the
Digital Photo and Natural History Workshop at Elkhorn Ranch you draw. Experience the sensation of time however you wish. Get guidance,
Stewart Aitchison Mon. – Sat. April 21 – 26 Elkhorn Ranch 21 drawing without looking at the paper and gentle critique and encouragement from
see the progress this exercise brings to your Janie. Fees: $145 museum members; $185
work. Become aware of the possibilities nonmembers.
Youth Art Classes these wonderful methods offer. You will Prerequisite: colored pencil experience
class/instructor days/times dates location page enjoy them for the rest of your artistic Non-certificate Elective
Desert Plant and Wildlife Photography: a Mixed Media Experience career. Discover your inner artist in a safe,
LOCATION:
Giado Gallo Sat. and Sun. February 16, 17 Arizona-Sonora 31 non-competitive atmosphere. Fee: $145 Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
8:30 am - 3:00 pm Desert Museum museum members; $185 nonmembers. INSTRUCTOR: Janie Gildow
An Animal Imagined: Design and Illustrate a Desert Creature No prerequisite: this course precedes DATES: Tuesdays
Starlight Noel Wed., Thur., Fri. June 11, 12, 13 Arizona-Sonora 31 Nature Drawing in Pencil I April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
8:30 am - 3:00 pm Desert Museum Non-certificate Elective HOURS: 1 – 4 pm
LOCATION:
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
INSTRUCTOR: Janie Gildow
DATES: Mondays
January 7, 14, 21, February 4 and 11
HOURS: 1 – 4 pm
LOCATION: Oro Valley Studio
INSTRUCTOR: Donna Gaylord
DATES: Thursdays
January 10, 17, 31, February 7 and 14
HOURS: 9 am – noon
Janie Gildow
4 easy ways to register / online www.desertmuseum.org/arts / Phone (520) 883 -3024 Fax registration form (520) 883-3043 / Mail registration form to the Desert Museum Colored Pencil for Introduction to Nature Drawing in Pencil I Nature Drawing in Pencil II
Beginners with Colored Pencil with Begin your adventure in the Continue your drawing explorations
Janie Gildow Donna Gaylord Nature Illustration Program with this first in graphite pencil. Review and practice
class in the series leading to a Certificate those techniques you learned in Nature
Try the perfect medium for lush, Meet the colored pencil and explore of Completion. Come just for the fun of Drawing in Pencil I. Master the expressive
luminescent color: no water required. a medium that can produce a variety of drawing or begin to pursue a certificate. possibilities of the graphite pencil while
The colored pencil is easy to use, neat, seemingly complex effects with ease and Either way you have an opportunity to you depict natural objects from the Desert
classes
classes
clean and predictable. Begin when you want, control. This introductory offering will study with skilled instructors who will Museum collection. Experienced instructors
stop whenever you want and go anywhere commence with a lively discussion about point the way to new creative endeavors. will demonstrate and explain useful exercises
with fewer materials to bring along. This the various types of colored pencils available Start with helpful discussions about line, to keep you motivated while you pursue
introductory class will help you acquire the today including wax, oil, and water soluble shape and form. Follow up with instructor various options for raising the quality of
skills you’ll need for moving on to Colored pencils. Different papers will give surprising demonstrations and finish with plenty your own artwork. Fee: $145 museum
Pencil I. Learn how to layer for amazing effects and this is your opportunity to of exercises to give you a solid foundation members; $185 nonmembers.
color depth. Get results not possible with experiment with a few, including black in using graphite pencil. Artifacts from Prerequisite: Nature Drawing in
other mediums. Use the colored pencil on paper and Mylar. Instructor demonstrations the Desert Museum specimen library will Pencil I: this course is for the intermediate
a variety of surfaces. Become familiar with and individual attention will guide partici- keep you focused on the beginning steps student
different application techniques as you pants through a number of techniques that of drawing. Fee: $145 museum members;
LOCATION:
discover the versatility of the colored pencil make this a very popular medium. Fee: $50 $185 nonmembers. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
and how it is the perfect tool for color museum members; $90 nonmembers. No prerequisite: this course is for INSTRUCTOR: Catherine Nash
illustration. Fee: $145 museum members; Some drawing experience helpful beginners. DATES: Wednesdays
$185 nonmembers. Non-certificate elective February 20, 27, March 5, 12 and 19
LOCATION:
Some drawing experience helpful HOURS: 9 am – noon
LOCATION: Oro Valley Studio Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Non-certificate Elective INSTRUCTOR: Donna Gaylord INSTRUCTOR: Catherine Nash LOCATION: Oro Valley Studio
LOCATION: DATES: Saturday, January 19 DATES: Wednesdays INSTRUCTOR: Chris Bondante
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum HOURS: 10 am – 4 pm January 9, 16, 30 February 6 and 13 DATES: Mondays
INSTRUCTOR: Janie Gildow HOURS: 9 am – noon March 31, April 7, 14, 21 and 28
DATES: Friday, Saturday and Sunday HOURS: 9 am – noon
LOCATION: Oro Valley Studio
January 18, 19 and 20 INSTRUCTOR: Chris Bondante
HOURS: 9 am – 3 pm DATES: Mondays
February 18, 25, March 3, 10 and 17
HOURS: 9 am – noon
John Kugler Chris Bondante
4 easy ways to register / online www.desertmuseum.org/arts / Phone (520) 883 -3024 Fax registration form (520) 883-3043 / Mail registration form to the Desert Museum Colored Pencil I Colored Pencil II Pen and Ink 1: Focus on Pen and Ink II
Colored pencils are the perfect Explore the possibilities now that you Botanical Illustration Build on the skills you acquired in
partners for outdoor sketching and the have the skills. Use this opportunity to apply Pen and Ink I. Learn how the time-honored
Pen and ink is the most widely
ultimate tools for creating the refined work the basic techniques from Colored Pencil I techniques of hatching, cross-hatching,
published medium in botanical illustration.
of an indoor artist. Start by putting a few and apply them to a variety of subjects from parallel lines, stippling and spattering can
It is practical, convenient and easy on your
colors to paper and surprise yourself with nature. Watch instructor demonstrations build form, texture and volume to your
budget. This medium is the ideal way to
the large number of values and mixtures you then practice the techniques in applications black and white artwork. Master gradual
classes
classes
hone your drawing skills and enhance your
can create. If you like being in control, this geared to show you where to begin, how value changes from black through grey
potential to get published. You will learn
is your medium. Easy-to-follow instructions to end and all those steps in between. You to white all with pure black ink. Students
the steps, exercises and tricks to using pen
and insightful demonstrations will open the will increase your proficiency in the colored in this class have an opportunity to submit
and ink and will be encouraged to produce
door to future mastery with colored pencils. pencil medium to obtain polished results their work for use in the digital library at
a completed botanical drawing in this fun
Start with exercises and small drawings by learning practical uses for techniques you the Desert Museum. Fee: $145 museum
medium. Fee: $145 museum members;
that will let you take charge in a modern already know. Fee: $145 museum members; members; $185 nonmembers.
$185 nonmembers.
medium. Fee: $145 museum members; $185 $185 nonmembers. Prerequisite: Pen and Ink I
Prerequisite: Nature Drawing in
nonmembers. Prerequisite: Nature Drawing in
Pencil I or equivalent drawing experience. LOCATION:
Prerequisite: Drawing in Pencil I Pencil I and Colored Pencil I Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
or Introduction to Colored Pencil or some LOCATION: INSTRUCTOR: Chris Bondante
LOCATION:
drawing experience helpful Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum DATES: Wednesdays
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum INSTRUCTOR: Chris Bondante
INSTRUCTOR: Janie Gildow April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
LOCATION: DATES: Wednesdays
DATES: Tuesdays HOURS: 1 – 4 pm
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum February 20, 27, March 5, 12 and 19
INSTRUCTOR: Janie Gildow April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 HOURS: 1 – 4 pm
DATES: Tuesdays HOURS: 9 am – noon
February 19, 26, March 4, 11 and 18 LOCATION: Oro Valley Studio
HOURS: 9 am – noon
INSTRUCTOR: Donna Gaylord
LOCATION: Oro Valley Studio DATES: Thursdays
INSTRUCTOR: Donna Gaylord April 3, 10, 17, 24 and May 1
DATES: Thursdays HOURS: 6 – 9 pm
February 21, 28, March 6, 13 and 20
HOURS: 1 – 4 pm
SusanT. Fisher
Janie Gildow
10 4 easy ways to register / online www.desertmuseum.org/arts / Phone (520) 883 -3024 Fax registration form (520) 883-3043 / Mail registration form to the Desert Museum 11Nature Illustration Nature Illustration in Color Mixing for Artists Perspective
in Watercolor I Watercolor II Get color confidence. Learn a The illusion of space on a two-
system for combining colors consistently dimensional surface is fun to create and
Get the watercolor basics and con- Go beyond washes and handling
so you won’t have to settle for the ones easy to do. Grab a pencil and be prepared
centrate on traditional watercolor methods. the brushes. Put what you know to work
you end up with through trial and error. for some fun exercises designed to help
Learn how to choose appropriate subject and learn additional techniques through
Lots of exercises, discussions and demon- you master the techniques of a convincing
matter that makes the difference between demonstration and practice. Here is an
strations will show you how to achieve realistic image. Watch instructor demonstra-
classes
classes
a confusing image and a concise, informative opportunity to follow logical and progressive
the broadest possible spectrum.You’ll tions and then experiment with a number
illustration. Demonstrations and individual steps towards completing a painting for your
find answers to many of your questions of different methods while you learn to
attention from a working professional will Portfolio Review or your personal pleasure.
as we discuss the various properties of accurately observe and translate your subject
close the gap between you and successful You have learned color mixing, composition
paint. Familiarize yourself with the code to the paper with convincing realism.
mastery. Explore the use of values and colors and watercolor application now put them
to quality paints, and choose pigments Individual and expert attention during the
in the classroom; then experience the all together in a classroom setting that
that will not fade. Although we will use class will boost confidence while you draw
challenge of painting outside, on the Desert includes discussion, lectures and PowerPoint
watercolors in class, the principles of varied perspectives with ease. Fee: $145
Museum grounds. presentations—all designed to take the
this instruction also apply to acrylics, museum members; $185 nonmembers.
Fee: $145 museum members; $185 mystery out of mastery.
gouache, inks, oil paint, casein and egg Prerequisite: Drawing experience
nonmembers. Fee: $145 museum members; $185
tempera. Leave this class with color required
Prerequisite: Nature Drawing in nonmembers.
swatches you will find useful throughout
Pencil I or equivalent drawing experience Prerequisite:Watercolor I LOCATION:
your artistic career. Fee: $145 members; Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
LOCATION: LOCATION: $185 nonmembers. INSTRUCTOR: Catherine Nash
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum No prerequisite DATES: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
INSTRUCTOR: Linda Feltner INSTRUCTOR: Linda Feltner February 29, March 1 and 2
DATES: Thursdays DATES: Thursdays LOCATION:
HOURS: 10 am – 4 pm
February 21, 28, March 6, 13 and 20 April 3, 10, 17, 24 and May 1 Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
HOURS: 9 am – noon HOURS: 9 am – noon INSTRUCTOR: Susan T. Fisher
DATES: Tuesdays
January 8, 15, 22, February 5 and 12
HOURS: 9 am – noon
Linda Feltner
12 4 easy ways to register / online www.desertmuseum.org/arts / Phone (520) 883 -3024 Fax registration form (520) 883-3043 / Mail registration form to the Desert Museum 13Compose It with Calligraphy for Beginners Introduction Nature Painting
Strength and and Beyond to Human in Acrylics
Elegance Have you always been intrigued by Anatomy for Artists Acrylic paint is the medium of
letters and words? Wondered how to make choice for professional illustrators or eager
Composition. Design. Scary words, ‘The knee bone is connected to the
beautiful letters? Then start right here. beginners. The lush colors create dazzling
but oh, so easy to implement—and what thigh bone.’ Now you can finally get a grip
You’ll be amazed at how easy it is. Learn results and this medium is one of the most
a difference they make in art. Learn to on drawing the human figure and have a
classes
classes
the basics with a solid foundation in classic versatile. It can be thinned down and used
use design rules and methods. Apply the good time doing it. This beginning class
letter shapes. You’ll become familiar with as a watercolor, or mixed with mediums to
standards to your own work and use them will help you break down the various aspects
the materials and tools of the calligrapher, create glazes like oil paint. Both methods
to evaluate not only your work but also the of drawing the human anatomy in order
learn spacing and layout, complete weekly will be explored in this class while partic-
works of others. Learn how to create strong, to sketch a likeness on paper. There will
assignments, and design a final project ipants learn the techniques professional
dynamic compositions. All the technique in be demonstrations and lectures with plenty
demonstrating what you have learned. illustrators use and apply them to illustra-
the world won’t make up for poor or weak of time to allow participants to do gesture
Daily practice is strongly recommended. tions of their own. Subject material will
composition, so it’s just a matter of learning drawings and blind contour drawings. Easy
Styles covered: Simple Roman, Bookhand, be provided and students will work from
some very basic rules. start-up exercises include drawing from
and Italic. Fee: $145 museum members; both actual subjects and photographs. Each
Fun and easy exercises gently intro- plaster cast models, copying sketches from
$185 nonmembers. session will begin with a demonstration and
duce you to the design devices and give you the masters and watching DVDs. Each
No Prerequisite a slide show. Fee: $145 museum members;
the opportunity to put them into practice. anatomical region will be studied starting
Certificate Elective $185 nonmembers.
You’ll be amazed at how quickly you learn with the foot, lower leg, etc. and finishing
Prerequisites: Nature Drawing in
them and how well you remember them. LOCATION: up with the face and head. Final exercises
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Pencil 1 and some watercolor or acrylic
Best of all, you’ll be surprised at how your will include ways to wrap these new skills
INSTRUCTOR: Janie Gildow experience needed
work improves. Fee: $145 museum members; together and draw the entire posing figure.
DATES: Mondays Certificate Elective
$185 nonmembers. Fee: $145 museum members; $185
January 7, 14, 21, February 4 and 11
No prerequisite. nonmembers. LOCATION: Oro Valley Studio
HOURS: 9 am – noon
Prerequisite: Drawing experience INSTRUCTOR: Bill Singleton
necessary DATES: Mondays
This course fulfills the Certificate Elective June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
HOURS: 9 am – noon
composition requirement
LOCATION: Oro Valley Studio
for the Nature Illustration INSTRUCTOR: Harry L. Greene, II
Certificate Program. DATES: Thursdays
January 10, 17, 31, February 7 and 14
HOURS: 6 – 9 pm
LOCATION:
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
INSTRUCTOR: Janie Gildow
DATES: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
March 14, 15 and 16
HOURS: 9 am – 3 pm
Donna Reed
14 4 easy ways to register / online www.desertmuseum.org/arts / Phone (520) 883 -3024 Fax registration form (520) 883-3043 / Mail registration form to the Desert Museum 15Art & Animal Behavior Scratchboard and Cactus in
Eye on Mammals Watercolor: Combine Colored Pencil
Try this innovative approach to
Drawing and Painting Take the prickle out of drawing
learning about mammals. Students will cactus and learn to draw cacti, including
Combine vibrant color and dramatic
have exceptional opportunity to observe the those prickly parts. These plants are beloved
line in a unique pairing of artistic methods
animals with a professional animal behav- and appreciated for their unusual forms and
This course fulfills the that create bold artistic expression. The class
classes
classes
iorist and gather the information necessary colorful blooms. Their unique characteristics
anatomy requirement will begin with outdoor pencil sketching
to create their own portfolio quality make them seem difficult to draw and this
for the Nature Illustration at the Desert Museum, or drawing from life
artwork. The first all-day session of this class will prove they are easier than they look.
Certificate Program. in class. Students will transfer their drawing
series will include a behind-the-scenes look Classroom instruction with a knowledgeable
and then begin scratching the surface with
at some animals in our own Desert Museum horticulturist and a professional illustrator
a metal-point tool in order to create a
collection. Observe, draw and photograph will provide valuable information and inter-
LOCATION: variety of strokes. As the scratching of
these subjects to gain a new perspective esting facts about the desert-adapted cactus.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum strokes progresses, ink is removed to reveal
on specific mammalian characteristics and Some dissection of cacti will give partici-
INSTRUCTORS: Dr.
Sue Tygielski and the white clay undercoat which can then
discover their unique desert adaptations. Susan T. Fisher pants a new way to see and understand the
be painted with watercolor. It is a fun and
The three subsequent sessions will focus DATES & HOURS: Thursdays, best ways to illustrate these desert dwellers.
expressive way to learn about the dynamics
on creating a coherent final illustration from February 21: 10 am – 4 pm Learn to see how the small parts create the
of two-dimensional art and enlarge your
the information gathered during the first February 28, March 6, 13: 9 am – noon whole. An extra week has been added to
artistic vocabulary. Fee: $145 museum
session. Professional guidance will take you allow enough time to finish a botanical plate
members; $185 nonmembers.
step-by-step through the process of creating for those who are interested. Fee: $175
Prerequisites: Nature Drawing in
an accurate and well-rendered image. Fee: museum members; $215 nonmembers.
Pencil 1 and some watercolor experience needed
$145 museum members; $185 nonmembers. Prerequisite: Colored Pencil I
Certificate Elective
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics or Certificate Elective
LOCATION:
Nature Drawing in Pencil I or some drawing LOCATION:
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
experience required. INSTRUCTOR: Rick Wheeler Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
INSTRUCTOR: Margaret Pope
DATES: Mondays
DATES: Wednesdays
March 31, April 7, 14, 21 and 28
HOURS: 1 – 4 pm April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7
HOURS: 9 am – noon
Paul Lindberg
Mark your calendars for a special event. The Tucson
Cactus and Succulent Society will host the biennial
convention of the Cactus and Succulent Society of
America in April 2009. The Art Institute, in cooperation
with the Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society, will
feature drawings and paintings of cactus and succu-
lents in the Ironwood Gallery at the Desert Museum.
We are offering a series of classes focused on cacti and
succulents to give participants an opportunity to show
their work in the exhibit. Some classes will feature the
Sonoran Desert Region cacti and succulents, and other
classes will emphasize succulents from different regions
of the world.
16 4 easy ways to register / online www.desertmuseum.org/arts / Phone (520) 883 -3024 Fax registration form (520) 883-3043 / Mail registration form to the Desert Museum 17Introduction to Introduction to Basic Photoshop for Photographers
Digital Photography Digital Photography Have you decided to ‘go digital’
at the Oro Valley Studio at the Desert Museum with your photography and take more
control over your images? Develop your
This course provides a strong Are you thinking about transitioning
‘digital darkroom’ skills using Adobe Photo-
foundation for those interested in learning to digital photography, but don’t know where
shop with this friendly class designed for
about digital photography. There will be to begin? Start the adventure with expert
classes
classes
the beginner. Learn the basics of importing, LOCATION:
an introduction to the history of image help in this class. You will get a thorough Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
scaling, cropping, color correcting and other
capturing and an explanation about the discussion about digital equipment, person- INSTRUCTOR: Robert Renfrow
ways of enhancing and adjusting photos
difference between film and digital cameras. alized demonstrations and individual help. DATES: Mondays
from your digital camera or scans of prints February 18, 25, March 3, 10 and 17
Learn about your digital camera inside and Explore the basics of composition and photo
and negatives. This is a great class for the HOURS: 1 – 4 pm
out with a hands-on approach to building a techniques designed to enhance the art of
absolute beginner taught by an easy-going
digital portfolio using desert life as a theme. photography. Best of all, digital photography
instructor. Fee: $145 museum members;
Class sessions will include both visual promotes better images because you get
$185 nonmembers. Follow along on your
lectures on photographic techniques and immediate feedback on the picture you just
Windows or Mac laptop. You will need
a view into using Photoshop to retouch, took while offering an economical alterna-
to have Adobe Photoshop CS2 or CS3
manipulate and catalog the captured images. tive to film processing. Fee: $145 museum
(recommended) or Photoshop Elements 3
Work in the classroom as well as outdoors members; $185 nonmembers.
or above installed on your laptop.
on various assignments; then bring your No Prerequisites
No Prerequisites
images to be reviewed and critiqued in class. Non-Certificate Elective
Non-Certificate Elective
Fee: $145 museum members; $185 photo byRobert Renfrow
LOCATION:
nonmembers. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
No Prerequisites INSTRUCTOR: Dick Lutgen
Non-Certificate Elective DATES: Saturdays
February 2, 9 and 16
LOCATION: Oro Valley Studio
HOURS: 10 am – 4 pm
INSTRUCTOR: James Patrick
DATES: Saturdays
February 2, 9 and 16
HOURS: 10 am – 4 pm
photo by James Patrick
18 4 easy ways to register / online www.desertmuseum.org/arts / Phone (520) 883 -3024 Fax registration form (520) 883-3043 / Mail registration form to the Desert Museum 19Introduction to Intermediate
Workshops at Elkhorn Ranch
Nature Photography Nature Photography Elkhorn Ranch is located fifty miles southwest of Tucson, nestled within secluded
Sabino Canyon. At an altitude of 3,700 feet, the ranch is surrounded by the high peaks
for Digital for Digital of the picturesque Baboquivari Mountains and the open desert of the Altar Valley to
the east. Originally part of the Otero cattle ranch, Elkhorn is now a guest ranch offering
& Film Cameras & Film Cameras unexcelled horseback riding and comfortable living for about thirty-two guests. The
third generation of the Miller family and their crew provide the care you need to enjoy
your stay at the ranch. Visit the Elkhorn website at www.guestranches.com/elkhorn/
No matter which camera you use, Focus on aesthetics, composition
classes
digital or film, this class is for you and and developing a personal approach to
provides a solid foundation for photograph- nature photography. Start with a review of Paint Outdoors Digital Photo & Natural
ing nature subjects. Start at the beginning digital and film camera function and move with Phil Starke History Workshop
and go over the basics of equipment and to the more advanced technical aspects
accessories along with coherent explanations while you get a look at some of the history Bring your enthusiasm for painting with Stewart Aitchison
of digital and film camera functions. of nature photography. Field work will take to Elkhorn Ranch and enjoy creating art
Join author/photographer Stewart
Personalized instruction provides easy ways place at the Desert Museum each day with in a spectacular location. While this is an
Aitchison for five days of learning and
to improve the compositional aspects of individual guidance and demonstrations oil painting workshop, students are welcome
workshops
creativity at Elkhorn Ranch. Stewart has
your unique vision. The Arizona-Sonora from the instructor. Refresh your creative to work in pastels or watercolors and are
been, exploring, photographing, teaching
Desert Museum offers beautiful scenery and vision and realize the potential for your encouraged to bring their sketch books.
and writing about the natural world for
an incomparable zoological setting while own personal photographic style. Fee: $145 Develop the ability to simplify shapes, to
forty years, ten of those as a field biologist
you improve the quality of your work— museum members; $185 nonmembers. reduce complicated detail and to see the
for the Museum of Northern Arizona. He
guaranteed. Fee: $145 museum members; Prerequisite: Introduction to Nature big picture. Learn to recognize the two or
continues to conduct educational excursions
$185 nonmembers. Photography for Digital and Film Cameras three major values and to work with a
for the National Audubon Society, Smithso-
No Prerequisites Non-Certificate Elective limited palette of primary colors. Individual
nian and National Geographic Expeditions
Non-Certificate Elective attention and instructor demonstrations will
LOCATION: among many others.
cover a variety of techniques in a number
LOCATION: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum The workshop will include an intro-
INSTRUCTOR: Robert Renfrow of different subjects. Fee includes instruction,
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum duction to digital photography, fascinating
INSTRUCTOR: Robert Renfrow DATES: Saturdays lodging for two nights and meals for 2½
lectures and plenty of opportunity to
DATES: Saturdays March 29, April 5 and 12 days. Fee: $650 museum members; $690
photograph the scenery at Elkhorn Ranch,
February 23, March 1 and 8 HOURS: 10 am – 4 pm nonmembers.
and beyond.You will have five days of
HOURS: 10 am – 4 pm For the Advanced Beginner
instruction, a multitude of subjects and
Certificate Elective
lots of expert advice to help you become
photo by Jane Eaton LOCATION: Elkhorn Ranch a better photographer. Fee includes instruc-
(map provided with class confirmation) tion, lodging for seven nights and meals
INSTRUCTOR: Phil Starke for six days. Fee: $1495 museum members;
DATES: Friday, Saturday and Sunday $1535 nonmembers.
January 4, 5 and 6
No Prerequisites
No refunds issued after December 1, 2007
Non-Certificate Elective
LOCATION: Elkhorn Ranch
(map provided with class confirmation)
INSTRUCTOR: Stewart Aitchison
DATES: Monday through Saturday
April 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26
No refunds issued after March 1, 2008
20 4 easy ways to register / online www.desertmuseum.org/arts / Phone (520) 883 -3024 Fax registration form (520) 883-3043 / Mail registration form to the Desert Museum 21Plein Air Watercolor with Judy Nakari Pocket Sketching
Enjoy plein-air painting! Gain Fast, portable and convenient are
confidence and knowledge while you paint words no artist can resist. Even if you are not
the desert scenery. The instructor will begin an artist or believe you have no ability, you
classes with a demonstration and each one can achieve excellent results with a small
will introduce a different aspect or technique investment. The equipment costs less than
of the watercolor media. Four primary $25 and fits in a pocket or purse. Positive
LOCATION: LOCATION:
topics of painting will be covered: value, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum instruction will guide novice and expert Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
color, composition and edges. Learn to INSTRUCTOR: Judy Nakari alike through a series of advancing, non- INSTRUCTOR: Kath Macaulay
begin with the thumbnail sketch to address DATES: Friday, Saturday and Sunday threatening exercises geared to make you a DATES: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
value and composition then systematically February 1, 2 and 3 better artist. Learn a technique for the field February 8, 9 and 10
progress to the elements of color and edges HOURS: 10 am – 4 pm HOURS: 10 am – 4 pm
that is quick and totally transportable. This
to create your vision. All levels are welcome. method is ideal for travel, teaches you to
Fee: $145 museum members; $185 think on your feet and provides ways to
workshops
workshops
nonmembers. master the moment. Revitalize your
Prerequisites: Beginning watercolor creativity and add more enjoyment to your
experience required vacations, a walk in the park or your own
Certificate Elective backyard. Fee: $145 museum members; $185
nonmembers.
No Prerequisites
Certificate Elective
Judy Nakari Kath Macaulay
22 4 easy ways to register / online www.desertmuseum.org/arts / Phone (520) 883 -3024 Fax registration form (520) 883-3043 / Mail registration form to the Desert Museum 23Field Sketching at the Desert Museum Luminous Sonoran Still Life in Watercolor
Field sketching is a sensory experience This hands-on watercolor workshop is
and the results show in personalized drawings your chance to work with recently featured
that become your individual postcard with International Artist magazine finalist, June
a view. Opportunities to learn basic field Young. (See the August/September 2007
sketching techniques are all around. Choose issue) Submerge yourself in the technique of
from a variety of subjects as you hone your glazing watercolors and discover a foolproof
skills with personalized instruction. Try out LOCATION: way to produce rich color. The step-by-step LOCATION:
different media such as pen and ink, water- Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum demonstrations will make it easy to follow Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
INSTRUCTOR: Catherine Nash INSTRUCTOR: June Young
color or colored pencils, and see which one along and reassuring instructor guidance will
DATES: Friday, Saturday and Sunday DATES: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
suits your style best. Capture the movement February 15, 16 and 17 provide a positive experience with dramatic February 22, 23 and 24
of birds and animals, study the effects of HOURS: 10 am – 4 pm results. Fee $195 museum members; $235 HOURS: 10 am – 4 pm
light and learn to see color in the outdoor nonmembers.
classroom. Get outside and see the Arizona- This class is for the beginner as well as
workshops
workshops
Sonora Desert Museum in a whole new the experienced watercolor artist
way. Fee: $145 museum members; $185 Certificate Elective
nonmembers.
Prerequisite: drawing experience
Certificate Elective
Susan T. Fisher
JuneYoung
24 4 easy ways to register / online www.desertmuseum.org/arts / Phone (520) 883 -3024 Fax registration form (520) 883-3043 / Mail registration form to the Desert Museum 25Fine Lines and Broad Strokes Scrapbooking The Business of Art
Three mediums for the price of one!
the Can you make a living doing art?
Explore the possibilities of combining the Sonoran Desert Do you know the traditional art marketing
graphic richness of ink with the subtle qual- approaches, such as participating in street
Would you like to know what to do shows, teaching classes, creating a website,
ities of a watercolor wash and the vibrancy with that box of Sonoran Desert photographs
of colored pencil. Create eye-catching draw- LOCATION: Oro Valley Studio
finding collectors or seeking out galleries?
you’ve been collecting over the years? How Would you like to progress from an occa-
ings with sharp contrast. Watch and learn as INSTRUCTOR: Jan Gunlock
about those photos you’ve taken but can’t sional sale to earning an income? This
the instructor (a long time professional with DATES: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
March 7, 8 and 9 really enjoy because you don’t know what to workshop will give you the basic know-how
Koh-I-Noor pens) demonstrates basic pen do with them? Learn to enhance photo-
HOURS: 10 am – 4 pm of consistent marketing. Learn to target your
strokes and techniques along with watercolor graphs with color and drama so they pop
washes and colored pencil application that market to match your art and discover what
off the page. Class will begin with a discus- is more valuable than quality, price, selection
will help your work spring to life. Partici- sion on the basics of composition and layout,
pants will have lots of opportunity to work and service. Fee: $145 museum members;
the importance of color, design and textures, $185 nonmembers.
on their own drawings with instructor various cropping techniques, and mediums
workshops
guidance. This workshop will be an enjoyable No Prerequisites
and materials that will enhance the scrap- Certificate Elective
experience for both beginners and experi- book page. Work directly with your own
enced artists who wish to explore a new photos to develop layouts that reflect your LOCATION:
medium. Some of the materials will be personal style. The instructor will spark your Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
provided by the instructor. Fee $195 museum INSTRUCTOR: Kath Macaulay
enthusiasm with individual guidance, lively
members; $235 nonmembers. DATES: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
discussion and a steady flow of ideas. Fee: March 21, 22 and 23
No prerequisites but some drawing
youth art classes
$89 museum members; $129 nonmembers. HOURS: 10 am – 4 pm
experience would be helpful. No Prerequisites
Certificate Elective Non-certificate Elective
Jan Gunlock
LOCATION:
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
INSTRUCTOR: Karen Hartsoch
scrapbook page by Karen Hartsoch
DATES: Saturdays
March 15, 22 and 29
HOURS: 9 am – noon
26 4 easy ways to register / online www.desertmuseum.org/arts / Phone (520) 883 -3024 Fax registration form (520) 883-3043 / Mail registration form to the Desert Museum 27Sonoran Landscapes in Oil or Pastel The Illuminated Field Journal:
with Doug Dawson Desert Spring
Some of the topics covered in this from student to student giving individual The field journal is a powerful moments, and combine text and imagery
workshop include separating a landscape instruction, based upon need. He creates creative tool for capturing fleeting images within the journal. Intriguing pages that
into planes, the seven principles used to a non-judgmental atmosphere that makes and insights, experimenting with techniques inspire ongoing exploration in the journal
create the illusion of depth in a painting, the trying new things a pleasure and makes and privately exploring drawn, painted and or in other forms will result from these quiet
use of thumbnail sketches to solve problems student progress inevitable. Fee: $675 written marks. Andie will share her unique explorations. The work will be encouraging
of composition and color, how to find color museum members; $715 nonmembers. approach for using grid formatting, as for beginners and stimulating for more
solutions, controlling greens with under- This class is for the beginning to inspired by medieval scribes, to magically experienced artists. Fee: $325 museum
painting, how to paint water, using edges intermediate pastel or oil student design quilt-like journal pages and jumpstart members; $365 nonmembers.
to give the illusion of texture and visualizing Certificate Elective the creative process. Then, with field journal
the foreground as silhouette. No refunds issued after January 15 and light-weight tools in hand, students will No prerequisites. All are welcome
Doug will begin this workshop with wander freely, poised and ready to make Certificate Elective
LOCATION:
workshops
workshops
a demonstration, illustrating one of the two Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum marks that reveal what is seen and felt while No refunds issued after March 1
basic approaches to painting. He provides INSTRUCTOR: Doug Dawson exploring spring in the enchanted region.
great lectures, encourages discussion and DATES: Monday through Friday Guided experiments and demonstrations
thoroughly explains his method of progres- March 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 both indoors and out, with watercolor,
sion throughout the painting process. After HOURS: 10 am – 4 pm gouache, colored pencil and ink, will invite LOCATION:
the demonstration, students are given the students to create luminous color studies, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
INSTRUCTOR: Andie Thrams
remaining time to practice the skills render broad energetic gestures, record
DATES: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
explained earlier in the class. Dawson goes natural history details, capture fleeting April 11, 12 and 13
HOURS: 10 am – 4 pm
Pat Foley Siddiq
Andie Thrams
28 4 easy ways to register / online www.desertmuseum.org/arts / Phone (520) 883 -3024 Fax registration form (520) 883-3043 / Mail registration form to the Desert Museum 29Scanography and A Photography Desert Plant & Wildlife An Animal Imagined:
Digital Printmaking Workshop with Photography: a Mixed Design & Illustrate
Get scanning and get a view you Dr. John P. Schaefer Media Experience a Desert Creature
never dreamed possible with remarkable
Spend a day with Dr. Schaefer and Discover ways to create a multimedia Learn what makes the animals of
high resolution scanners (5600–14000 dpi).
learn his techniques for close-up photog- image from the photographs you take. the Sonoran Desert so unique and then
Participants will first collect then prepare
raphy. This well known photographer will Begin with photos you shoot at the Desert design one of your own! We will observe
and scan found objects in nature like leaves,
demonstrate and discuss his concepts of Museum; apply basic painting and print- the animals on the grounds of the Desert
flowers or insects. The Creo flatbed scanner
basic composition, isolation of the subject, making techniques to the images and create Museum and take note of the traits that
will be used to create an archival print on
focusing, depth of field, and exposure control. an exciting piece of art. You will learn about enable them to survive in our unique desert
semi-matte paper, using ultrachrome inks on
Revealing demonstrations will include the photography and the ways you can add-on environment. We will use what we’ve
a 40-inch wide Epson 9600 printer.
use of 35mm and medium-format cameras to the photo using basic relief printmaking learned to invent our own original Sonoran
Examine insects under a Leica microscope.
with macro lenses and/or extension tubes and painting methods. The results will Desert creature, complete with a written
“Depth slices” (you have to see this to
as well as view cameras. Bring your digital surprise you and they are easy to do. This description and illustration. Enhance your
believe it) through 3D specimens will be
workshops
or film camera and a tripod (a necessity!). is a true mixed media experience that will knowledge of Sonoran Desert creatures
software-stitched into an amazing all-in-
This course features an interactive lecture change the way you see the Sonoran Desert. while exercising your imagination! Fee:
focus digital photograph for archiving or
session followed by a field trip on the You will have an opportunity to display $119 museum members; $159 non-members.
later printing.You won’t find this equipment
Desert Museum grounds. Fee: $50 museum your finished piece in the new Baldwin No prerequisites.
anywhere else in Arizona. Professional
members; $90 nonmembers. Education Building exhibit space. Fee: $79 Ages: grades 4 through 8
instruction by a renowned author and
Prerequisite: Some 35mm or digital museum members; $119 non-members. Bring your own lunch
expert will provide instruction on working
camera experience helpful. No prerequisites.
with digital images and ink jet printing. Fee: LOCATION:
youth art classes
Non-Certificate Elective Ages: grades 7 through 12 Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
$145 museum members; $185 nonmembers.
Bring your own lunch INSTRUCTOR: Starlight Noel
$40 material fees payable to instructor on LOCATION:
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum DATES: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
the first day of class. LOCATION:
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. John P. Schaefer Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum June 11, 12 and 13
No prerequisites. Computer experience HOURS: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
DATES: Saturday, April 19 INSTRUCTOR: Giada Gallo
preferred, familiarity with Adobe Photoshop
HOURS: 10 am – 4 pm DATES: Saturday and Sunday
encouraged but not required.
February 16 and 17 Spencer Axelrod
Non-Certificate Elective HOURS: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
LOCATION: O ro Valley Studio and
Stephen’s Studio
INSTRUCTOR: Stephen Buchmann
DATES: Friday, Saturday and Sunday Participants in these classes will have
April 4, 5 and 6 the opportunity to exhibit their class
HOURS: 10 am – 4 pm projects in the gallery of the Baldwin
Education Building during the month
of July. We will host a special
“gallery opening” on Saturday, July 5
for our young artists, friends & family.
photo by Dr. John P. Schaefer
30 4 easy ways to register / online www.desertmuseum.org/arts / Phone (520) 883 -3024 Fax registration form (520) 883-3043 / Mail registration form to the Desert Museum 31Ironwood Instructors
Gallery Exhibits Stewart Aitchison has written numerous numerous solo exhibitions, classroom
at the books including The North Rim and teaching, interpretive consulting and
Arizona-Sonora Beyond: A Guide to Grand Canyon’s North
Rim. Stewarts photos have been published
interpretive media design, commissions,
and lectures to professional organizations.
Desert Museum in Arizona Highways, National Geographic,
Wilderness and Mountain Bike Magazine. Susan T. Fisher is the Director of the
Open daily from 10 am to 4 pm. He has been leading trips for Lindblad Art Institute at the Arizona-Sonora Desert
Gallery is occasionally closed for special events. Phone ahead 883-3024. Expeditions since 1981. Museum. Susan is the president of the
American Society of Botanical Artists. Her
Chris Bondante has a master’s in scientific B.A. degree includes three years of advanced
and medical illustration and has worked study in art history at the Universite de
Art Institute Student Show Blossom — professionally in the field for over twenty Bordeaux in France.
October 6 – The Art of Flowers years. Her illustrations appear in books such
November 11, 2007 January 5 – March 30, 2008 as Key to the Invertebrates of Southern Giada Gallo received her B.F.A. from
California Coastal Waters. Clients include the University of Arizona. She has worked
The images in this show reflect a In the world of floral art, there has
the University of Southern California, for the National Park Service for the past
variety of media and a multitude of Sonoran not been a recent, major competition or Avon Books and California Fish & Game. five years, where she continued doing her
Desert subject matter. Our students are exhibition equivalent to the blockbusters photography while working in the field.
equally diverse and they demonstrate of other specialty subjects such as animals, Steve Buchmann has published five Gallo is currently working on her M.A. in
a broad range of skill levels. They bring a birds, national parks or the West. Blossom — books and over 150 scientific papers. He is Art Education at the University of Arizona.
tremendous amount of dedication to honing The Art of Flowers was conceived to fill this a Research Associate at the Desert Museum
their abilities as artists while increasing their void and showcase the quality and diversity and serves on the steering committee of Donna Gaylord received her M.F.A.
knowledge of the Sonoran Desert. of the best work with a floral theme being the North American Pollinator Protection from the University of Colorado where
Campaign. His love for macro photography she trained in all forms of two-dimensional
produced today. This exhibit is sponsored
has turned into expertise with scanning and art. Her works have been published in two
Southern Arizona by the Susan Kathleen Black Foundation. making archival digital prints. books about colored pencil art. Her pen
Watercolor Guild and ink renderings have won many awards.
November 17 – Desert Blooms: Doug Dawson is a nationally recognized Her recent works reflect her knowledge of
December 30, 2007 The Photographs of artist and the author of Capturing Light & the Sonoran Desert.
Color with Pastel. His work is represented
Gallery Exhibits
The Southern Arizona Watercolor Dr. John P. Schaefer frequently in publications and books such Janie Gildow is a graduate of Ohio State
Guild is back for another exciting and April 7 – May 18, 2008 as American Artist Magazine, Pastel Journal University with a degree in art education.
popular show. This group always puts the Back by popular demand Magazine, and Artist’s Magazine. He is a She became a full-time professional colored
emphasis on skill and creativity while with many new images Master Pastelist in the Pastel Society of pencil artist in 1996. Janie’s art has been
showing you their latest and greatest works, America and a Founding Board Member published in Best of Colored Pencil, Exploring
Dr. Schaefer’s focus is the intricate of the Art Students League of Denver, in Color and Creative Colored Pencil as well
all painted in a variety of water media. forms of cacti and succulent plants and Colorado. as American Artist and Artist’s Magazine.
flowers. His close-up photographs dramati-
cally showcase the details of desert blossoms Linda M. Feltner is an artist who Harry L. Greene, II earned his Bachelor
instructors
against a black background. The collection specializes in both the aesthetics and science of Arts from Westminster College and an
highlights the delicacy and diversity of of natural history. Her career has developed M.D. from the University of Missouri.
Sonoran flora. through book and magazine illustrations, He received a Faculty Fellowship Award
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