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FALL 2019 | SEP 3–DEC 22
Book Arts | Ceramics | Drawing | Fiber | Jewelry
Mixed Media | Painting | Photography | Printmaking | Sculpture
Specialty Workshops | Visiting Artist Series | Youth and Teen Programs
TABLE OF CONTENTS EXHIBITIONS
Exhibitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 FALL 2019 | SEP 3–DEC 22
Visiting Artist Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Call for entry details at ASLD.org/exhibition-schedule/calls-for-entry
ASLD's mission is to provide an inclusive art community
Studio Atelier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 where professional artists guide individuals of all abilities
Ceramics and Sculpture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 to reach their highest potential.
Drawing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 STAY CONNECTED
OPEN CALL: MEMBERS AND FACULTY
Fiber Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ASLD.org
Jewelry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 facebook.com/ArtStudentsLeagueDenver Paper and Ink:
Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 instagram.com/artstudentsleague_denver Contemporary Printmaking
Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Subscribe to our E-MUSE Newsletter
Printmaking is an age-old art form dating back to the
Printmaking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Select ‘About’ on our homepage to find the
1400s, where images—whether scratched, developed,
‘Subscribe’ prompt
Specialty Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 etched, stenciled, added or collaged—are printed onto
paper with light to heavy pressure. ASLD is excited
Youth and Teen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
to invite members and faculty to submit all types of
Courses-At-A-Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Cover photo © Scott Dressel-Martin printmaking to this exhibit, highlighting the very best in
paper and ink.
Drop–off Dates: Aug 5–6
OPEN STUDIOS | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional Opening Reception: Friday, Aug 16 | 5:30–8PM
Exhibition Dates: Aug 16–Sep 29
Make art on your own time in our studios. Use the chart below for required fees and approvals per medium. Ortega
Complete policies can be found at ASLD.org. Students must sign in and out each time they use a studio. Pick–up Dates: Sep 30–Oct 1
PAINTING–DRAWING–SCULPTURE CERAMICS PRINTMAKING ENCAUSTIC
ASLD MEMBER Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
JURIED SINGLE ARTIST SHOW
CLASS Must be Must of have taken
No No No 1 class per year
ENROLLMENT currently enrolled “Basic Encaustic Techniques” The Future is Feminine Lim Oksang
STUDIO FEE No No No $7.50 per week $75 per month $15 per session Juried by Louise Martorano, Executive Director of Guest curated by local contemporary artist Sammy Lee,
Yes, sign annual Redline Contemporary Art Center, this exhibit will this exhibit features a collection of international works
INSTRUCTOR No No No No Pre-register at ASLD showcase local and national artists working in all from acclaimed Korean artist, Lim Oksang, who critically
APPROVAL release forms
mediums that embody the powerful and complex engages folklore, the people and politics in his work. This
Oct 4, Nov 15, Dec 13 female experience. Topics surrounding feminism, body will be in conjunction with Lim’s Visiting Artist workshop.
DATES and TIMES Open building hours when class is not in session.
Fridays, NOON–5PM image, motherhood and much more will be explored.
Exhibition Dates: Oct 11–Nov 29
Artwork by artists in our Art Restart Program at The
Gathering Place will also be featured. Opening Reception: Friday, Oct 11 | 5:30–8PM
OPEN FIGURE STUDIES | Sep 4–Dec 22 | $9 per session. ASLD membership required. Call for Submissions: Oct 21
MONDAYS WEDNESDAYS FRIDAYS FRIDAYS SATURDAYS SUNDAYS Submission Deadline: Nov 8
6–9PM 6-9PM 9AM-NOON 1-4PM 1-4PM 1-4PM Artists Notification: Nov 18
Long-Pose Short-Pose Short-Pose Long-Pose Short-To-Long-Pose Long-Pose Exhibition Dates: Dec 13–Jan 17
Open Figure Studies closed Friday, Nov 29–Sunday, Dec 1. Opening Reception: Friday, Dec 13 | 5:30–8PM
WHY IT PAYS TO BE A MEMBER
An annual ASLD membership gives you a 15% discount* on all regular course fees, catalogs
ADDRESS BUILDING HOURS REGISTRATION HOURS HOLIDAY / BUSINESS CLOSURES STAFF AND BOARD
mailed to your home and invitations to participate in our open call exhibitions.
200 Grant Street Monday–Thursday Monday–Thursday Classroom Cleaning: Sep 3 To learn more about
Denver, CO 80203 8AM–7PM 8:30AM–6:30PM
Thanksgiving: Nov 28–Dec 1
staff, faculty and Youth (6–17 years). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18 Join or renew today by going online (ASLD.org) or contact-
board, please visit ing (303-738-6990 x0) our registration team! For complete
303-778-6990 Friday–Sunday Friday–Sunday
Christmas: Dec 24–25 ASLD.org Student/Educator (18+ with valid photo ID) . . . . . $34 details, visit our website and click Membership.
8AM-5PM 8:30AM–4:30PM
New Year’s: Dec 31–Jan 1 Adults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55 * Discount does not apply to studio or material fees, select
Visiting Artist lectures or workshops, or Studio Atelier
Household (2 or more). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100
VISITING ARTISTS STUDIO ATELIER
Kevin Snipes Lim Oksang AT-EL-IER: A workshop or studio,
especially one used by an artist or
ARTIST TALK ARTIST designer. Work alongside established
professional artists in a small,
Kevin Snipes enjoys a nomadic life, Lim Oksang is a native of South Korea. focused setting.
constantly making art no matter where he is. His art, using writing, painting, metal, paper and clay,
speaks out against injustice and the forces of destruction,
He’s participated in several artist residency programs
as well as illustrating the value of life and the importance
including the Clay Studio in Philadelphia and Watershed
of our environment. Lim’s work is featured in collections Creating Yourself
Center for the Ceramic Arts in Maine. Kevin has exhibited
at the National Museum of Contemporary Art (Korea), the GREG DYE
both nationally and internationally including a recent
Seoul Museum of Art, Leeum Art Museum, Busan Museum ABILITY: ALL
solo exhibition at the Society of Arts and Craft, Boston;
of Art and many more. He is one of the leading artists
Akar, Iowa City; Duane Reed Gallery in St. Louis and, even We all have influences as artists
of the Minjung movement in Korea that has been highly
further away, Jingdezhen, China. Kevin combines his love that shape the style we work in.
critical of political oppression.
of constructing unconventional pottery with an obsessive This class is about using what
need to draw on everything that he produces, creating a you have previously learned and
uniquely dynamic body of work.. WORKSHOP then taking that next step to
discover who you really are by creating your own
Thursday, Oct 3 | 6–7:30PM Painting with Soil: Self-Portrait unique style. We’ll focus on using a palette knife
$5 per person
ABILITY: ALL in a wet-on-wet technique to help you stop over-
thinking your subject matter, learning to trust your
Lim Oksang has been incorporating soil into his paintings instincts and paint in a natural flow.
EXHIBITION for the past couple of decades. In this workshop, you
will learn about his mastery of the manipulated-soil Saturday–Sunday, Oct 19–20 | 10AM–4PM
Kevin Snipes is also having an exhibition at Plinth Gallery. technique to paint on canvas. Participants will work $250 per person
Visit plinthgallery.com to learn more. alongside Lim to create a self-portrait. Some experience
with painting is recommended.
Exhibition Dates: Oct 4–26
Snipes
Opening Reception: Friday, Oct 4 Saturday–Sunday, Oct 12–13 | 10AM–4PM
$300 for 2-day workshop Creating Patterns
and Image Transfers
WORKSHOP
EXHIBITION with Painting
Narrative Through Clay MELISSA FURNESS
Lim Oksang will also be part of RedLine’s “Counter Art”
ABILITY: ALL ABILITY: ALL
exhibition and will host several programs at their gallery.
This fast-paced, hands-on workshop for both throwers and More details can be found at redlineart.org. Learn how to produce layered
hand-builders will challenge you to consider the ceramic paintings in acrylic and oil
Friday–Sunday, Oct 10–Nov 4
object as a canvas for storytelling. Kevin will discuss the through the use of patterns and image transfers.
Opening Reception: Friday, Oct 11 | 5:30–8PM Students are invited to try out pattern making
development of his work and artistic inspirations and will
demonstrate how he builds his porcelain thrown, altered techniques including pochoir, taping, press printing,
and hand-built forms. He will demonstrate a variety of basic litho process and more. We will also explore
techniques that he uses to produce his wonderfully color- the use of image transfers and collage with painting
ful, layered, intricate surfaces using a variety of traditional in multiple ways, helping students expand the
techniques and discuss how he uses these techniques in Listen to, work with and learn from some ability to produce painted works through the use of
nontraditional ways to explore pop culture, contemporary of today's most prolific working artists. unique designs and borrowed imagery. Students will
life, narrative and art. Formal design, composition and The Visiting Artist Series brings notable be asked to bring images and patterns of interest
meaning will be addressed, historical and contemporary artists to ASLD to teach master classes in order to produce a small series of experimental
resources will be referenced for creative inspiration, and as well as a very reasonable night-be- works that utilize a variety of alternative print-re-
dialog about the social relevance of creating narrative fore talk. Visiting Artist classes are lated methods in the realm of painting.
ceramic vessels will be encouraged. A must-take workshop an extraordinary opportunity, allowing
Friday–Saturday, Nov 8–9 | 9AM–4PM
for anyone interested in surface development! students to work with and learn from
these dynamic professional artists. Thank you to the $250 for 2-day workshop
Saturday–Sunday, Oct 5–6 | 10AM–4PM visionary support of the Olson-Vander Heyden Foundation. Materials fee: $10
$300 for 2-day workshop
Oksang
CERAMICS AND SCULPTURE
Through the Looking Glass: Wheel Throwing Fundamentals
Creating a Mad Hatter Tea Set JACK HEIMERMAN
ABILITY: BEGINNER
KRISTIN GRUENBERGER
ABILITY: INTERMEDIATE If you want to try the potter's wheel for the first time, or
Explore your own adventures in clay land as we create you are new to clay and/or haven't worked in the ASLD
a whimsical tea set. In this two-part workshop, we will ceramics studio, this workshop is a prerequisite for
approach ceramic form and function through playful enrolling in our beginning and intermediate wheel classes.
hand-building, wheel and glazing techniques. Students will This introductory workshop will focus on basic wheel
create their tea sets in part one and return for part two techniques and introduce you to studio practices and
to learn playful glazing techniques while completing their ASLD ceramics studio policies. The first few sessions will
Durst
bisque fired work made in part one. focus on building a solid framework of skills including pinch
pots, centering, making cylinders and trimming. In the final
SPECIAL NOTE: Students must enroll for both segments. sessions, you will learn to glaze your work and continue
Workshop does not include open studio time. practicing throwing to assist you in getting the feel of clay
Ceramic Forms: Wheel Throwing Beginning Ceramics: Hand-Building Saturday–Sunday, Nov 23–24 | 10AM–4PM
and the wheel. The goal of this workshop is to provide you
with the fundamentals to make a successful transition into
and Hand-Building SARA BEHLING Saturday–Sunday, Dec 21–22 | 10AM–4PM
your next wheel class.
ABILITY: BEGINNER $260 for 4-day workshop
CATHY AVRAM
Ceramic Studio Lab Fee: $30 Session A: Thursdays, Sep 19–Oct 24 | 6–9PM
ABILITY: INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED Learn the basic processes and building techniques
Materials fee: $10 Session B: Thursdays, Oct 31–Dec 12 | 6–9PM
Explore your unique style through a variety of wheel involved in creating ceramic work you can use. Develop
skills in hand-building boxes, bowls, vases and plates. $234 for 6-week workshop
throwing and hand-building techniques. Diverse ceramic
skills and methods will be demonstrated or discussed to Experience a variety of decorating techniques including Playing with Fire Ceramic Studio Lab Fee: $45
Materials fee: $15
support students’ ongoing development of their person- colored slips, glazing, and understanding firing tempera-
tures and atmospheres to create personal unique pieces. JACK HEIMERMAN No class Nov 28
alized ceramic art. Intended as an independent study for ABILITY: ALL
ongoing students and/or those with experience in clay, Session A: Saturdays, Sep 7–Oct 12 | 9AM–NOON
the focus of this course is to customize student's goals to Session B: Saturdays, Oct 19–Nov 23 | 9AM–NOON
Delve deeper into the firing process and watch your
ceramic pieces transform from room temperature bisque
Hand-Building: Ceramic Sculpture
their creative interests. $234 for 6-week workshop ware into glowing red masses. We will pull them from a GAYLA LEMKE
SPECIAL NOTE: To enroll, students must have prior Ceramic Studio Lab Fee: $45 nearly 2,000 degree kiln and let the post-firing process ABILITY: INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED
experience or already taken one of our prerequisite classes: transform each piece into a one-of-a-kind work. We will Spend your afternoon with other experienced students
“Wheel Throwing” (Avram), “Wheel Throwing Fundamentals”
(Heimerman) or “Wheel Throwing: Basics and Beyond” (Vali)
Architectural Ceramics explore this instant gratification type of firing and learn working in a community setting. Focus on individual proj-
about firing atmospheres, raku glazes and what causes ects with guidance and feedback, as well as participate in
or basic hand-building. PETER DURST each piece to be unique. monthly critiques. We will stress surface treatments such
ABILITY: INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED
Wednesdays, Sep 4–Dec 18 | 6–9PM SPECIAL NOTE: Students must bring bisqued pieces to as underglazes, stains, carving and textures. Students
Sep: $156 | Oct: $195 | Nov: $156 | Dec: $117 Work amidst the arches and fountains of the Durst Studio work with. Workshop does not include open studio time. must have intermediate or advanced hand-building skills
Ceramic Studio Lab Fee: $7.50 per week on South Broadway. Make a big impact on the scale of or have approval from instructor.
your art by using slab and coil techniques and learning to Session A
use a slab roller and extruder. Glazing and glaze applica- Saturday, Sep 21 | 9AM–12:30PM Thursdays, Sep 5–Dec 19 | 1–4PM
Wheel Throwing tion will be discussed, and ceramic decal transfers using Saturday, Sep 28 | 9AM–2PM Sep: $156 | Oct: $195 | Nov: $117 | Dec: $117
laser printers will be demonstrated. Ceramic Studio Lab Fee: $7.50 per week
CATHY AVRAM
ABILITY: BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE Session B No class Nov 28
OPEN STUDIO: Tuesdays, 1–4PM; Thursdays, 10AM–4PM
Saturday, Nov 9 | 9AM–12:30PM
Experience the magic of turning clay on the wheel into Tuesdays, Sep 3–Dec 3 | 10AM–1PM
a beautiful vessel, an artful masterpiece, or an exercise Saturday, Nov 16 | 9AM–2PM
Sep: $156 | Oct: $195 | Nov: $156 | Dec: $39
for your soul. This workshop will focus on a series of
Ceramic Studio Lab Fee: $7.50 per week
demonstrations that will guide students through the $104 for 2-week workshop
wheel throwing process. Students will learn throwing Ceramic Studio Lab Fee: $20
mechanics, centering and shaping clay forms, trimming, Hand-Building and Ceramic Sculpture
surface design and ultimately glazing and glaze surface DEAN GOSS
techniques. More involved shapes, ideas, skills and ABILITY: ALL
development of personal style will be offered for the more
experienced ongoing students.
SPECIAL NOTE: New students must attend first class.
Learn pinch, coil and slab building techniques in clay to
create your artistic vision of finished sculpture or func-
tional pottery. Demonstrations on ceramic techniques, tool
delecTABLE
Session A: Tuesdays, Sep 10–Oct 29 | 6–9PM modification and fabrication will be explored. Individual Join us for the fifth installment of our biennial national juried exhibition
$312 for 8-week workshop guidance will help encourage the development of good of ceramic works from artists across the United States,
Materials fee: $60 studio practices.
chosen to represent the best in contemporary tabletop clay.
Wednesdays, Sep 4–Dec 18 | 6–9PM
Session B: Tuesdays, Nov 5–Dec 17 | 6–9PM Sep: $156 | Oct: $195 | Nov: $156 | Dec: $117 SUBMISSIONS: October 1, 2019 – January 19, 2020
$273 for 7-week workshop Ceramic Studio Lab Fee: $7.50 per week
ENTER: callforentry.org
Ceramic Studio Lab Fee: $52.50
PREVIEW PARTY: April 9, 2020
EXHIBITION: April 10 – May 22, 2020
JUROR: Liz Zlot Summerfield
Liz Zlot Summerfield
Mid-Day Mud Independent Studies: Introduction to Metal Art and Sculptural Hand-Building
GAYLA LEMKE Intermediate to Advanced Wheel Steel Sculpture VICKY SMITH
ABILITY: ALL ABILITY: ALL
Throwing DEA SHEA
Explore hand-building with clay without having to deal ABILITY: BEGINNER During this class, students will learn a variety of
with either morning or afternoon rush hour traffic. Hang SHELLEY SCHREIBER hand-building techniques to create sculptural forms in
ABILITY: INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, PROFESSIONAL Develop confidence and experience with hands on
out with other creative students who just want to play with forming, cutting and welding. Learn MIG and spot welding, clay. Emphasis will be on coil building pieces that are
clay and do their own thing with guidance and feedback. Are you interested in bridging the gap between formal experience TIG welding, a variety of forming and cutting medium scale—think five-gallon bucket size or smaller.
Surface treatments encouraged are: underglazes, stains, instruction and working in your own studio? Work along- techniques (including plasma cutter), finishing processes We will also make small pieces to use as glaze tests. After
carving and textures. side others with similar interests, focusing on creative and patinas, with an emphasis on shop safety. meeting for five sessions, there will be a two week break to
expression, taking on new challenges and learning new allow the pieces to dry out and be fired. We will meet again
SPECIAL NOTE: Although all levels are welcome, prior SPECIAL NOTE: Students are required to sign a waiver at
techniques while strengthening throwing and assembly in the last class to glaze the sculptures. Come with ideas!
hand-building experience is recommended. the first class.
skills. Emphasis is on pursuing individual projects and No experience necessary.
Session A: Wednesdays, Sep 4–Oct 23 | 11AM–2PM informal discussions on form, surface and composition to WORKSHOP LOCATION: Ironmaiden Studios, 9655 East Session A
Session B: Wednesdays, Oct 30–Dec 18 | 11AM– 2PM develop a personal style in clay. Prior experience throwing 25th Ave, Unit #105, Aurora, CO 80010 Tuesdays, Sep 10–Oct 8 | 6–9PM
$312 for 8-week workshop at the intermediate level or above or instructor approval
is required. Session A: Saturdays, Oct 5–Oct 26 | 2–5PM Tuesday, Oct 29 | 5:30–9PM
Ceramic Studio Lab Fee: $60
Session B: Saturdays, Nov 2–Nov 23 | 2–5PM $240.50 for 6-week workshop
SPECIAL NOTE: Please call or visit the registration staff for
$192 for 4-week workshop Ceramic Studio Lab Fee: $45
Ceramics Studio Glazing registration; this course is unavailable for online registration.
Materials fee: $25
Catch Up Day Tuesdays, Sep 10–Dec 17 | 1–4PM Session B
SHELLEY SCHREIBER
Sep: $117 | Oct: $195 | Nov: $156| Dec: $117
Ceramic Studio Lab Fee: $7.50 per week
Introduction to Hand-Building Tuesdays, Nov 5–26 | 6–9PM
ABILITY: ALL Tuesday, Dec 17 | 5:30–9PM
JANEY SKEER $201.50 for 5-week workshop
We are offering a catch-up day to past and present ASLD ABILITY: BEGINNER
ceramics students to glaze already bisqued pieces that Wheel Throwing: The Basics Ceramic Studio Lab Fee: $37.50
Want to make something? Use clay. It's magic. It's plastic.
you were unable to finish before your class session ended. SHELLEY SCHREIBER
Join this session, supervised by an ASLD ceramics faculty ABILITY: BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE
You can squeeze it into an animal or human shape and you
can poke it into a bowl. Using your hands and simple tools,
Figure Sculpture
member, to finish glazing pieces made in the ceramics YENEGATA (YENNI) TAWAHADE
After taking a prerequisite introductory wheel throwing you can make almost anything with clay. In this ceramics
studio with ASLD clays. Glazed work will be fired and ready ABILITY: BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE
workshop at ASLD, you will continue to learn the basics workshop, learn essential hand-building techniques: pinch,
for pick up within two weeks of this session.
of wheel throwing while developing techniques and coil, stretch, fold, slab, press and drape, as well as build a Learn the basic tools, materials and processes for sculpt-
SPECIAL NOTE: Does not include open studio time. skills that will give you a good foundation for making solid form to be hollowed-out. Hand-building techniques ing the full figure. Hone your observational skills while
functional ceramics. Through "loose and tight" instruction and demonstrations will open the door to what you can studying a live model. Then move through the steps, as
Session A: Sunday, Oct 20 | 9:30AM–12:30PM
that combines structured exercises and demonstrations make during your first exploration into clay. you are exposed to measuring proportion, understanding
Session B: Saturday, Dec 14 | 9:30AM–12:30PM
with independent practice and exploration, beginners volume and planes and utilizing anatomical structure to
$39 for 1-day workshop Session A: Saturdays, Sep 7–Oct 19 | 1–4PM
will become more comfortable with the fundamentals of integrate the figure into one sculptural image. Besides
Materials fee: $7.50 Session B: Saturdays, Oct 26–Dec 14 | 1–4PM
throwing, trimming and glazing; and intermediate students technique, students will examine how to address the
will further their skills through more advanced projects $273 for 7-week workshop
emotional and compositional aspect of three-dimensional,
Glazing Basics: From that focus on honing what you've learned, intentionality Ceramic Studio Lab Fee: $52.50
No class Nov 30
realistic art.
and getting your hands to execute what you visualize.
Experimentation to Understanding SPECIAL NOTE: New students are required to prepare an
SPECIAL NOTE: Please call or visit the registration staff for armature prior to the first day of the workshop. Please
SHELLEY SCHREIBER registration; this course is unavailable for online registra- Mixed Media Ceramics refer to website for detailed instructions.
ABILITY: INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED tion. To enroll students must have already taken one of JANEY SKEER
Would you like to have more successful glaze results after our prerequisite classes: “Wheel Throwing” (Avram), “Wheel Session A: Wednesdays, Oct 2–23 | 6–9:30PM
ABILITY: ALL
you’ve worked so hard to make your ceramic piece? Come Throwing Fundamentals” (Heimerman) or “Wheel Throwing: Session B: Wednesdays, Nov 27–Dec 18 | 6–9:30PM
learn glazing basics where we will talk about glaze materi- Basics and Beyond” (Vali). Learn or expand your skills by hand-building with clay $203 for 4-week workshop
als, loading kilns, kiln firing temperatures and atmospheres, slabs to make ceramic tiles, sculptural forms, boxes, wall Materials fee: $10
Mondays, Sep 9–Dec 16 | 6–9PM hangings, bowls and other clay vessels. The wet clay
how to look at glazes and why glazes do or don’t turn out
Sep: $156 | Oct: $156 | Nov: $156 | Dec: $117 surface will be embellished with texture by using wood,
as you’d like. Students will participate in discussions, mix
a sample glaze and work with ASLD studio glazes and Ceramic Studio Lab Fee: $7.50 per week handmade clay stamps and carving followed by finishing
stains on test tiles to see the good, the bad and the ugly! with colored stains, slips and glazes. We will incorporate
This will give you a taste of how to achieve positive glazing post-firing mixed media into your hand-built pieces
outcomes in our studio as a stepping stone into the vast making this an exciting adventure into texture, color and
world of ceramics. mixed media within the world of working with clay. Ceramics Clay Policy
Pro Tip: Skip the line!
SPECIAL NOTE: Does not include open studio time. Session A: Tuesdays, Sep 10–Oct 22 | 1–4PM Unless specified, students must
Purchase your clay before the first Session B: Tuesdays, Oct 29–Dec 10 | 1–4PM purchase clay through ASLD for use in
Saturday–Sunday, Oct 12–13 | 9:30AM–1:30PM class or arrive 30 minutes early on $273 for 7-week workshop their class. The ceramic studio lab fee
Sunday, Oct 19 | 9:30AM–1:30PM
$156 for 3 day workshop
your first day. Ceramic Studio Lab Fee: $52.50
covers firing and studio glazes.
Materials fee: $22.50
DRAWING
Introduction to Sculpting Wheel Throwing: Basics and Beyond
the Human Head RITA VALI
ABILITY: BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE
YENEGATA (YENNI) TAWAHADE
ABILITY: BEGINNER In this energetic class, the basics of proper wheel
Learn the basic tools, materials and process for sculpting throwing techniques for beginners are emphasized. For
the human head. Hone your observational skills while those with basic skills, we will introduce the possibilities
studying a plaster model. Then move through the steps, as of more complex pottery forms involving altering and
you are exposed to measuring proportion, understanding using multiple parts. Through weekly demonstrations
volume and planes and utilizing anatomical structure to and one-on-one attention, the basics of wheel thrown
“get your head together.” functional pottery will be reviewed and practiced as you
work towards more complex forms. Glazing techniques
SPECIAL NOTE: New students are required to prepare an and process will be given time and attention during the
armature prior to the first day of the workshop. Please final weeks of each session. While exploring options for
refer to website for detailed instructions. form and decoration, honing basic throwing and glazing
Session A: Wednesdays, Sep 4–25 | 6–9:30PM
skills and exploring pottery making in greater depth, your
unique style will emerge.
$203 for 4-week workshop
Materials fee: $10 Session A: Fridays, Sep 6–Oct 11 | 9AM–12:30PM
Session B: Fridays, Oct 18–Nov 22 | 9AM–12:30PM Dickinson
Session B: Wednesdays, Oct 30–Nov 20 | 6–9:30PM $273 for 6-week workshop
$203 for 4-week workshop Ceramic Studio Lab Fee: $60
Materials fee: $10
Super Mud! Intermediate Drawing Fundamentals of Drawing:
Weekend Workshop: Figure Sculpture Expressionism Through Clay SA BENNETT A Structural Approach
YENEGATA (YENNI) TAWAHADE JEFF WENZEL ABILITY: INTERMEDIATE MITCH CASTER
ABILITY: ALL ABILITY: ALL Brush up your drawing skills with drama and impact. ABILITY: ALL
Learn the basic tools, materials and processes for sculpt- Clay inherently lends itself to creative expression and Simplify shapes with abstract flair. Add a bit of color with Continue your exploration of basic structural drawing
ing the figure. Hone your observational skills while studying discovery. This course focuses on an expressionistic ap- color pencils and other media. This class will take you to through hands-on exercises, guided by demonstrations
a live model. Then move through the steps of measuring proach to the ceramic process where spontaneity, intuitive the next level of drawing and seeing! and discussions. Learn to represent light and to apply
proportion, understanding volume and planes and utilizing improvisation and open-mindedness is emphasized. Here Wednesdays, Nov 6–27 | 6–9PM compositional ideas to drawing, emphasizing simplification
anatomical structure. Students will also examine how we will bring together painting and drawing concepts and
$174 for 4-week workshop and relative comparison of masses and values.
to address the emotional and compositional aspect of express these through three-dimensional vessels and
three-dimensional, realistic art. sculptural forms, enhanced by ceramic slips and glazes. SPECIAL NOTE: Figure model sessions will occur at varying
SPECIAL NOTE: New students are required to prepare an Through demonstrations employing new approaches to Introduction to Drawing times in this course.
armature prior to the first day of the workshop. Please hand-building and surface treatment, this course will SA BENNETT Part 1: Mondays, Sep 16–Oct 14 | 6–9:30PM
refer to website for detailed instructions. guide students to work and think artistically through clay. ABILITY: BEGINNER Part 2: Mondays, Oct 21–Dec 2 | 6–9:30PM
Painters and sculptors and clay enthusiasts are welcome; $304.50 for 6-week workshop
Saturdays, Nov 9–16 | 9AM–4PM no ceramics background is required. Don't know anything about drawing but wish you did?
$156 for 2-week workshop Can't draw a straight line? No problem! In this class, the
Materials fee: $10 Mondays, Sep 9–Dec 16 | 6–9PM skills and experience to draw everything will be gained. Life Drawing:
Sep: $156 | Oct: $156 | Nov: $156 | Dec: $117
Ceramic Studio Lab Fee: $7.50 per week
Students will learn elements of art through sketches and
complete a final drawing using the human face and figure
A Structural Approach
Weekend Workshop: as tools to grow creatively and experience how to draw MITCH CASTER
Sculpting the Human Head what you're looking at. ABILITY: ALL
YENEGATA (YENNI) TAWAHADE Wednesdays, Sep 4–25 | 6–9PM Working from a live model, learn the fundamental skills
ABILITY: ALL $174 for 4-week workshop of drawing the figure using a structural approach to help
gain a basic understanding of human anatomy, proportion,
Learn the basic tools, materials and process for sculpting
gesture and value. Charcoal will be our primary medium,
the human head. Hone your observational skills while Fundamentals of Drawing pastel will be optional.
studying a plaster model. Then move through the steps, as
you are exposed to measuring proportion, understanding RICK BROGAN Tuesdays, Sep 10–Dec 17 | 6–9:30PM
volume and planes and utilizing anatomical structure to ABILITY: ALL Sep: $152.25 | Oct: $253.75 | Nov: $203 | Dec: $152.25
“get your head together.” Develop your skills of close observation through individual
SPECIAL NOTE: New students are required to prepare an instruction and hands-on exercises in drawing still-lifes,
armature prior to the first day of the workshop. Please figures, interiors and city-scapes.
“I sometimes think there is
refer to website for detailed instructions.
Saturdays, Oct 12–19 | 9AM–4PM
Tuesdays, Sep 10–Dec 17 | 1–4:30PM
Sep: $136.50 | Oct: $227.50 | Nov: $182 | Dec: $136.50
nothing so artful as drawing.”
$156 for 2-week workshop
Vincent van Gogh
Materials fee: $10
Portrait Drawing: Drawing and Painting Portraits
With Structure and Form KIM PUTNAM
ABILITY: ALL
ANDREA KEMP
ABILITY: ALL Working with both photographs and live models, learn
This class will teach you how to understand the human how to accurately render the head, neck and shoulders in
head by translating its organic qualities into planes and correct proportions. In this combined drawing and painting
Maddox Moseley class, focus will be placed on mapping the facial features
geometric lines in a three-dimensional space. Beyond
learning the basic structure of the skull, the class will also and measuring strategies. Demonstrations and personal-
learn how to use different elements to soften and develop ized instruction will focus on sketching the human head in
a portrait further. graphite, charcoal and oil paint, observing facial features
Figure Gesture to Anatomy Sketchbook Scaling: Ink and Thursdays, Oct 3–Nov 21 | 6–9:30PM
and subtle nuances, rendering accurate value structure
and mixing beautiful skin tones. This class is open to both
WILLIAM DICKINSON Wash, Figure and Landscape $406 for 8-week workshop drawing and painting students. Painting demonstrations
ABILITY: BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE will be done in oil paint, but students are welcome to work
WILLIAM DICKINSON
in other wet media.
Students will develop their ability to correctly perceive ABILITY: ALL Dynamic Pastels
the model’s main movements and to verify proportional Students will watch pen and ink demonstrations that can Tuesdays, Sep 10–Nov 26 | 6–9PM
relationships. We will learn to identify light and shadow, MAX MADDOX
be applied to enliven their sketchbooks. Using historical ABILITY: INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, PROFESSIONAL Sep: $130.50 | Oct: $217.50 | Nov: $174
and create relief through tonal progressions in the light references from the masters of “wash” and a basic
and, understanding anatomical landmarks, see simple watercolor palette plus brown ink, students will draw and Begin your journey into contemporary pastels. We will
abstract shapes. Students will end up with a foundation explore how we can manipulate this ephemeral and
to make the transition from drawing to painting a figure
wash their sketches. These techniques are great for all
types of drawing, especially quick ones. We’ll focus on elastic medium to create emotive, conceptual drawings. The Poetics of Space:
easily and effectively. still-life and the figure. With experiments at the boundaries of abstraction and Long-Pose Figure Drawing
Wednesdays, Nov 6–Dec 11 | 6–9:30PM
representation, we will delve into this Renaissance medium,
Saturday–Sunday, Nov 23–24 | 9AM–12:30PM ALEXANDER SOUKAS
making it relevant and modern. Students will learn how
$304.50 for 6-week workshop ABILITY: INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED
$91 for 2-day workshop to verbalize their intentions and build on the language of
interpretation. Come prepared for weekly group critiques In this course students will take their knowledge to the
Historical Architecture of Intro to Sketching an Abstract Form and to work outside of class. next level by developing strategies for the long-pose: how
Denver: Landscape Sketching of the Colorado Landscape Thursdays, Sep 12–Oct 10 | 6–9PM
to start, develop and finish a figure drawing. Students will
learn fundamental and advanced concepts of anatomy
WILLIAM DICKINSON $195 for 5-week workshop used to “lock-in” to a structural awareness of the figure so
CHRISTIAN DORE
ABILITY: ALL as to understand, choose and develop a tactile form. This
ABILITY: BEGINNER
We will focus on simple tools such as ballpoint pen, ink Ever wondered how an abstract expressionist breaks apart
Pen and Ink and Marker Drawing will be balanced with constant reinforcement of tone and
wash and automatic pencil to capture inspiring moments. pictorial idea to take their figures into the picture plane to
an image? This workshop explains the process of sketching ELAYNE MOSELEY inhabit a viable space and atmosphere. Art history will be
We will cover the fundamentals of perception and how to the Colorado landscape with a unique and somewhat ABILITY: ALL
apply them to drawings originating from your imagination, relied on heavily to discuss the ideas of form, space and
structured technique. This course is devised for keen Strengthen your drawing skills and improve your under- pictorial intent.
photography or observation. Using some of his own sketchers to express their own style, while gaining valuable
sketchbooks, Will will demonstrate techniques and tricks standing of the use of value in your art. We will explore SPECIAL NOTE: Figure drawing experience and classical
drawing skills. You will create various works that evoke the values with ink washes, pen and ink techniques and
to make your own art systems compact and versatile, spectacular Colorado landscape and gain skills that will drawing foundations (Bargue or cast drawing) required.
allowing you to sketch faster. markers. Still-life and photo references will be used.
help build a strong portfolio of sketchbooks. Session A: Tuesdays, Sep 10–Oct 29 | 1–4PM
SPECIAL NOTE: Class meets at Colorado State Capitol. Wednesdays, Oct 2–23 | 6–9PM
Sundays, Sep 8–29 | 1–4PM $348 for 8-week workshop
$156 for 4-week workshop
Sunday, Nov 10 | 9AM–12:30PM $156 for 4-week workshop
$45.50 for 1-day workshop Session B: Tuesdays, Nov 5–Dec 17 | 1–4PM
$304.50 for 7-week workshop
Drawing as an Art Practice
Landscape Sketching
WILLIAM DICKINSON
MICHAEL DOWLING
ABILITY: INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED
The Hand Bone to the Eye Bone:
ABILITY: ALL You will look at drawing as the finished product, consid-
Drawing for Anyone
Spend the morning capturing inspiring moments, ering everything from how it integrates into your current GRANT WILLIAMS
landscapes and botanical curiosities. This class will focus studio practice, to how to prepare it for display and sale. ABILITY: ALL
on using simple tools such as ballpoint pen, ink wash Each student will create a body of drawn work. Drawing Develop hand-to-eye connections and learn to see. Armed
and automatic pencil to make great pictures in a travel can include a wide variety of approaches, so come with sketchbook and pencil, we will walk and draw from life,
sketchbook. We will have a discussion on making your art prepared with the materials you like to work with as well as developing our powers of observation as we exercise our
systems compact and versatile to aid in time savings to ideas, reference materials and examples of what you want drawing hand.
get to sketching faster. your work to look like.
Mondays, Sep 9–Dec 16 | 9AM–NOON
SPECIAL NOTE: Class meets at Cheesman Park Pavilion. Thursdays, Sep 5–Oct 17 | 9AM–12:30PM
Sep: $156 | Oct: $156 | Nov: $156 | Dec: $117
$318.50 for 7-week workshop
Saturday–Sunday, Nov 15–16 | 9AM–12:30PM Kemp
$91 for 2-day workshop
FIBER ARTS JEWELRY
Fitsell Harrell
Beginning Draping Bang Out Bangles
JACKIE SCOTT KIM HARRELL
ABILITY: ADVANCED BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE ABILITY: ALL
Draping is a three-dimensional method of making apparel Using basic metalsmithing techniques, we will make one
It's a Good Day to DYE Creative Sewing patterns by sculpting with fabric directly on a dress
form. Students will learn the importance of fabric grain
to three bangles. You will solder, polish and learn a variety
of texturing and embellishment techniques—including
JO FITSELL VICKY NOLAN in relationship to the design; manipulate, pin and smooth stamping letters and numbers—to enhance your bangles. A
ABILITY: ALL ABILITY: ALL the fabric on a dress form; develop a good sense of variety of metals will be used.
Drawn to the rippled texture of sand, the veins of a Work on individual new or unfinished projects under the proportion, placement of style lines and design; evaluate
Session A: Sunday, Oct 27 | NOON–4PM
particular leaf or an aerial photo of a meandering stream? supervision of a qualified sewing instructor using sewing the fit, hang and balance of garments; interpret sketches
into patterns and mock-ups and make patterns that fit. $52 for 1-day workshop
Explore these personal connections to nature and other machines, sergers and/or computer embroidery machines.
Dress forms are provided. Materials fee: $35
designs while learning how to professionally dye fabrics, This is unstructured lab time where you can be productive
paint with thickened dye, use wax- and flour-resists and and creative to make clothing, alterations, home projects Sundays, Nov 3–Dec 15 | 1–4PM
transfer images onto fabric. or gifts. Students need to bring materials and supplies to Session B: Sunday, Dec 8 | NOON–4PM
$234 for 6-week workshop
the first class. Beginners are welcome. $52 for 1-day workshop
Saturday–Sunday, Nov 16–17 | 9AM–4PM Materials fee: $10 Materials fee: $35
$156 for 2-day workshop Tuesdays, Sep 10–Dec 17 | 10AM–2PM No class Dec 1
Materials fee: $50 Sep: $117 | Oct: $195 | Nov: $156 | Dec: $117
How to Make a Simple Silver Ring
Costume Studio
Beginning Sewing Who Wants to Be A Mill-iner: JACKIE SCOTT
KIM HARRELL
ABILITY: BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE
VICKY NOLAN Free-Form Felt Fascinator ABILITY: ALL
This workshop focuses on acquiring basic jewelry skills from
ABILITY: BEGINNER VICTORIA REGINA A popular workshop class for costume convention enthu- design development to the completion of a silver ring. Learn
Introduction to sewing including the use of a sewing ABILITY: ALL siasts or anyone wanting to create a costume for a special how to work with silver to create jewelry using the methods
machine and serger, fabric and pattern selection, pattern occasion. Individual projects can be created by draping, of piercing, measuring, soldering, filing and finishing.
In this workshop, students will learn free-form felt fascina-
layout and construction methods in order to make clothing drafting, commercial patterns or combinations of the
tor fundamentals. Students will gain an understanding of Sundays, Nov 10–24 | NOON–4PM
alterations, home projects and gifts. Students will make a above. Instruction is provided for every step of the process.
different types of felt, steaming and blocking as they free
wine bag or a tote bag the first night. Each student will receive individual assistance in design, $104 for 2-week workshop
shape and wire a fur felt fascinator.
measurements, pattern alterations, laying out fabric, Materials fee: $40
Tuesdays, Sep 10–Oct 15 | 5:45–9:15PM Saturday, Oct 19 | 9AM–2PM sewing, fitting and finishing. No class Nov 17
$273 for 6-week workshop $65 for 1-day workshop Sundays, Oct 6–27 | 1–4PM
Materials fee: $20 Materials fee: $20 $156 for 4-week workshop Linear-Shaped Silver Earrings
Materials fee: $10
Beyond Beginning Sewing Who Wants to Be A Mill-iner: KIM HARRELL
ABILITY: BEGINNER
VICKY NOLAN Traditional Hat Blocking Fabric Art and Architecture This workshop will cover making up to two pairs of pierced
ABILITY: ALL
VICTORIA REGINA JACKIE SCOTT earrings in sterling silver. Using wire and sheet metal, you
Have a few more questions about sewing, but understand ABILITY: BEGINNER ABILITY: ALL will design and embellish your earrings with texture, beads
the basics? Just need a refresher or have one or two and patina. Students will learn how to make earrings hooks
“UFOs” that need completing? Then this is the class for Be prepared to block your socks off! In this workshop, we Create your own fabric by combining leftover scraps or bits and/or posts, finishing techniques and how simple shapes
you. This workshop will teach you to expand your sewing will be using traditional hat-making techniques to make a of favorite garments. Similar to quilting but more free-form can be elevated from the mundane to fabulous! (No stone
knowledge. Bring a project of your choice to the first class. felt hat. Using a correct-sized milliners block, students will with undulating lines, students will assemble enough square setting is involved.)
make one hat to specifically fit their head. inches of “fabric art” to produce a project like a bag, pillow
Tuesdays, Oct 22–Nov 26 | 5:45–9:15PM or garment detail to be added to something else. Sunday, Sep 8 | 11AM–4PM
Saturdays, Nov 16–23 | 1–4PM
$273 for 6-week workshop $65 for 1-day workshop
$78 for 2-week workshop Sundays, Sep 8–29 | 1–4PM
Materials fee: $30
Materials fee: $20 $156 for 4-week workshop
PAINTING
Sculpting With Color An Introduction to the
CHUCK CERASO Foundations of Painting
ABILITY: ALL MOLLY DAVIS
This is an unusual approach to painting in that it’s more ABILITY: BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE
akin to sculpting with colored shapes in order to capture In this introductory course, you will focus on the foun-
the effects of form, light and atmosphere. You will learn dations of painting, beginning with drawing and moving
how to hone color perception and notice the “umbrella of to composition, color theory, anatomy and art history.
light” (Monet's term) that everything sits in. You will learn Subject matter will include working from a live model twice
a way of using your eyes that allows this perception to a month, a variety of still-lifes, figuratives, landscapes,
develop, as well as a way of applying paint or pastel to florals and other study references. Oil, acrylic and
find these colors in your pigments. Using simple still-life watercolor mediums are welcome. Demonstrations will be
set ups, you will learn a new language based in real-world conducted in oil and watercolor. Basic drawing knowledge
sensations of color that give you a broader facility in the is required.
style of painting suits you.
Tuesdays, Sep 10–Dec 17 | 1–4:30PM
Thursdays, Oct 10–Nov 14 | 1–4PM
Sep: $152.25 | Oct: $253.75 | Nov: $203 | Dec: $152.25
$234 for 6-week workshop
Painting Expressive Paintings Perfecting the
RAJ CHAUDHURI
Foundations of Painting
ABILITY: ALL MOLLY DAVIS
Bennett ABILITY: INTERMEDIATE
Learn how to add expressiveness to your painting.
Starting with composition, we will cover many techniques This continuing course for intermediate students perfects
to create expressive and emotional paintings. We will skills which are built on the foundations of painting. A more
have demos, review current and historical paintings, advanced theory of drawing, composition, color theory,
Classical Oil Portrait Sketch Painting Alla Prima discuss narrative and cover best-practices so that anatomy and art history will be covered. The painter will
students will be on the path of artistic growth. Some develop a working knowledge necessary for good drawing.
ALI GHASSAN ALZOBAEDE ALI GHASSAN ALZOBAEDE Students will work from a live model twice a month as well
painting experience is recommended.
ABILITY: INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED ABILITY: BEGINNER as a variety of subject matters including still-lifes, figura-
Wednesdays, Nov 6–Dec 4 | 6–9PM tives, landscapes, florals and more. This course is designed
This workshop goes far beyond merely conveying how to Alla prima is a painting technique, used mostly in oil
replicate accurate life-like flesh. Instead students will learn painting, in which layers of wet paint are added to previ- $174 for 4-week workshop to be more in-depth than the introduction class with longer
how to capture the “personality” of the sitter with ample ously applied layers of wet paint (wet-on-wet). Capturing No class Nov 27 projects and more project development. Oil, acrylic and
time given to allow capture of his or her essence. You will the figure believably in oil paint can be a difficult task, watercolor mediums are welcome. Demonstrations will be
learn the techniques for achieving great drawing accuracy; but doing it in one sitting may seem impossible. Yet this Traveling Painter I conducted in oil and watercolor.
transparent underpainting for building luminosity; canvas is exactly what we will be doing in this workshop. You will Tuesdays, Sep 10–Dec 17 | 9AM–12:30PM
preparation; use of the Mattelson flesh palette as well as embark on the journey of learning about oil paint and RAJ CHAUDHURI
ABILITY: ALL Sep: $152.25 | Oct: $253.75 | Nov: $203 | Dec: $152.25
painting with the grisaille method. practicing accurate color mixing, values, and forms of the
model to help develop your ability to paint alla prima. John Singer Sargent spent a lifetime traveling and paint-
Tuesdays, Oct 29–Dec 3 | 6–9PM
$261 for 6-week workshop Mondays, Sep 16–Oct 21 | 6–9PM ing. The Orientalists made a living painting the Far East. Weekend Watercolor Workshop
How did they do it? Objectives for this class include the MOLLY DAVIS
$261 for 6-week workshop
challenges of painting from life while capturing informa- ABILITY: BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE
Fundamentals of tion from one's location and focusing on composing what
Drawing and Painting Can't INK Resist? strikes the artist visually. Looking at historical paintings Students will learn the proper way to lay down washes, get
and demonstrations by Raj, both avid and beginning rich darks and mix color on paper. The process will include
SA BENNETT working with lush, handmade Italian papers. (Amatruda
ALI GHASSAN ALZOBAEDE painters will learn how to improve their skills to make
ABILITY: ALL paper and Poggi brushes are available for purchase at the
ABILITY: ALL successful paintings from their travels. Studies will be
Wow—create texture and drama in your work by resisting! done in oil, watercolor, pencil and markers. Final paintings workshop.) This superior paper allows for the watercolorist
This workshop is designed for students to improve drawing
The intriguing technique of ink resist will allow you to play, will be done in oil. Students should bring photographic to keep the paper much wetter, giving more time to develop
skills in order to create beautiful paintings.
experiment and achieve tremendous results. Portraits, reference material, on a digital device or printed, to paint images. Students will learn how to plan and produce a solid
Referencing drawing and painting techniques of the landscapes and abstracts will take on a whole new look from. Some painting experience is recommended. drawing, and to do a color scheme for quick sketches all the
Old Masters, we will demo and learn the most important with this new way to create. way to a final larger piece. There will be plenty of hands-on
elements needed to create successful oil paintings. The Wednesdays, Sep 11–Oct 2 | 6–9PM time during this workshop.
first half of the workshop will focus on drawing, and the Wednesdays, Oct 2–23 | 6–9PM $156 for 4-week workshop
$156 for 4-week workshop SPECIAL NOTE: Drawing and watercolor experience required.
second half will be devoted to transferring your drawing
into a fabulous oil painting. Friday–Sunday, Sep 27–29 | 9AM–4PM
$234 for 3-day workshop
Mondays, Oct 28–Dec 16 | 6–9PM
Materials fee: $10
$312 for 8-week workshop
Figure Painting in Oil and Pastel Abstract Colorado: Everything Encaustic:
DOUG DAWSON Landscape Painting for Beginners A Sampler of Techniques
ABILITY: ALL CHRISTIAN DORE VICTORIA EUBANKS
This figure painting class will emphasize character studies, ABILITY: ALL ABILITY: ALL, BEGINNER
primarily head and shoulder studies. Topics that will be ex- In this acrylic painting workshop, go through each stage of This workshop will cover encaustic history, safety, basic
plored include proportion of the figure and the features of the painting from start to finish. Create your own memora- studio set up and making encaustic medium and paints
the face, different types of lighting, painting hands, setting ble abstract portrayal of the Colorado landscape, meshing before progressing to techniques. We will learn to apply
a mood, exploring different color approaches, different nature into your own distinctive vision. medium, fuse, make smooth and textural surfaces, glazing,
approaches to painting backgrounds, how to establish a incising/filling, mark-making, scraping, layering, using
mood, painting flesh tones, painting vignettes, different Thursdays, Oct 3–24 | 1–4PM
imagery and so much more! Every student will be encour-
design solutions, painting children and how to work with a $156 for 4-week workshop aged to try every technique. Students will go home with
model. Each class will begin with either a demonstration their own reference samplers.
or a presentation. The first Tuesday of each month will be
a demonstration using either pastel or oil. This class will
Traditional Oil Painting Approaches Friday, Nov 1 | 6–9PM
emphasize creating a likeness, not a portrait. in Contemporary Art Saturday–Sunday, Nov 2–3 | 9AM–4PM
MICHAEL DOWLING $195 for 3-day workshop
Tuesdays, Sep 10–Dec 17 | 9AM–12:30PM
ABILITY: INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, PROFESSIONAL Materials fee: $50
Sep: $101.50 | Oct: $203 | Nov: $203 | Dec: $152.25
No class Sep 24 and Oct 1 This workshop is designed around the traditions of the
Venetian school approach to oil painting and how to Working Larger with Encaustic
Studio Landscape apply those practices to contemporary painting. Students
will learn to compose several paintings beginning with a
VICTORIA EUBANKS
ABILITY: INTERMEDIATE
DOUG DAWSON drawn composition then adding several layers of oil paint
ABILITY: ALL resulting in a completed piece. Students will work on Thinking about working on a bigger panel with your en-
imagery from Old Masters to our own chosen references. caustic, but a little intimidated? This workshop is for you!
Master the skills specific to studio landscape painting.
This is a course for those who love the skilled rendering of The first session will be at Victoria’s Denver studio—this Ikeda
Materials are presented in a way to help the beginner get
masters along with the current look of modern. is not optional—students must attend this first session.
started, as well as helping the experienced artist take their
We will discuss material options, palette and workspace
work to the next level. Each month begins with an entire Fridays, Oct 25–Dec 20 | 9AM–12:30PM management and set goals. The two-day workshop the
class devoted to demonstration in either pastel or oil. The $364 for 8-week workshop following week will focus on completing a larger panel,
other weeks begin with a brief presentation or illustration
covering topics such as design, principles of color, handling
No class Nov 29 using techniques specific to working large. Advanced Painting with
materials, different techniques and procedures, separating SPECIAL NOTE: Friday, October 4 class will meet at Cold Wax and Oil
spaces into planes, creating unity in a painting, color Experimental Techniques in Victoria Eubanks' studio. Address will be provided by
DIANNA FRITZLER
harmony, creating exciting color, linear perspective and
including figures and animals in landscape.
Watercolor and Gouache instructor prior to class date. Attendance is mandatory.
ABILITY: INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, PROFESSIONAL
SALLY ELLIOTT Friday, Oct 4 | 6–9PM This intensive, three-day workshop is for students who
SPECIAL NOTE: Make up class dates are Sep 13 and Dec 13. ABILITY: ALL Thursday–Friday, Oct 10–11 | 9AM–4PM are familiar painting with cold wax medium and oil and
Wednesdays, Sep 4–Dec 18 | 9AM–12:30PM $195 for 3-day workshop want to take their paintings to the next level. We'll explore
Give your creativity a boost as you learn a variety of
Sep: $182 | Oct: $227.50 | Nov: $182 | Dec: $182 Materials fee: $25 numerous techniques of painting with cold wax as well
experimental techniques in watercolor and gouache. This
No class Sep 25 includes ink resist techniques, monoprinting, painting with as focus on the elements of strong design, what makes a
sand and dye, and using gauze and other fibers. Develop Art and Nature Design great painting and how to tell when you're finished.
Abstract Colorado: Landscape your own personal style selecting your choice of imagery
and/or abstraction.
JO FITSELL
SPECIAL NOTE: Must be familiar with painting with cold
wax medium and oil to enroll.
Painting for Advanced Artists ABILITY: ALL
Saturdays, Oct 5–Nov 9 | 1–4:30PM Friday–Sunday, Oct 25–27 | 9AM–4PM
CHRISTIAN DORE Explore and deepen your connection to nature and the
$227.50 for 5-week workshop myriad of patterns it provides for the purposes of design. $234 for 3-day workshop
ABILITY: ADVANCED
Materials fee: $5 Students will learn how to abstract a design, draw energy
In this acrylic painting workshop, continue through each
stage of the painting from start to finish. Create your own
patterns and use expressive mark-making. This is a great Developing a Personal Painting
class to combine all kinds of art materials. We will work
memorable abstract portrayal of the Colorado landscape, with paper in many sizes (tar paper, rice paper, mylar, Style: Oil or Acrylics for Beginners
meshing nature into your own distinctive vision. This paper made from stone, etc.) and fabrics using interesting ROBERT GRATIOT
course is a continued exploration of the concepts covered utensils such as bamboo pens, graphite sticks, inks, acrylic ABILITY: BEGINNER
in “Abstract Colorado: Landscape Painting for Beginners.” paints and melted wax.
This is a fun course for beginning students. Through a
Tuesdays, Nov 5–26 | 1–4PM Sundays, Oct 27–Nov 3 | 9AM–4PM combination of assignments and independent study, you
$156 for 4-week workshop $156 for 2-week workshop will figure out what the heck your style might be! Your
Materials fee: $15 painting level doesn't matter, as long as you have a fun
attitude and are willing to grow as a painter.
Mondays, Sep 9–Dec 16 | 9AM–12:30PM
Eubanks
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