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Youth and Adult Art Classes:
Beginning Fused Glass - #55081
Astound your significant other, amaze your friends and family, be the envy of your neighborhood with your very own fused glass creations. Our 2 hour class covers basic types of fusible glass and techniques that will allow you to create two 4x4 tiles and a pendant art piece. Your art pieces will be fired by the instructor and available for pickup 7 days after the class. Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required.
Location: Auburn Community & Event Center
Instructor: Dirk Hosie
Ages: 8 and up
Saturday, April 4, 1:00PM-4:00PM
Fee:$35/$44
Indigo Tie Shibori - #55085
If you love tie-dye and all things blue, Japanese indigo Shibori is for you! In this class, you will learn the traditional art of folding and dip-dyeing fabric to create unique patterns in various shades of blue. Four different binding techniques will be demonstrated (Hajime, Ne-Maki, Arashi, Kumo) using string, stone and wood as shape-resist materials. Students will dye a set of 4 cotton napkins to bring home as a beautiful addition to the dinner table. No experience is needed and all materials will be provided. Note: Dyes are permanent, so please dress accordingly. Apron strongly recommended (will NOT be provided).
Pre-registration required.
Location: Auburn Community & Event Center
Instructor: Margaret Byrd
Ages: 12 and up
Saturday, April 18, 12:00PM-3:00PM
Fee: $50/$63
Woodblock Printmaking - #55112
The perfect print technique for those wanting to explore the power of mass communication from personal postcards to political flyers, or anyone interested in texture and design! Work with a professional printmaker to make a small edition of identical prints, pulled by hand using ink. Learn how to employ safe wood cutting techniques, use oil-based inks, and transfer your original designs on to paper. You can create images as simple as a basic shape or as complicated as a portrait or cityscape. Practice using the press to transfer the ink on paper and a get a demo on how to hand print at home. No experience necessary, and absolutely no need to be good at drawing. Pre-registration required.
Location: Auburn Community & Event Center
Instructor: Nikki Barber
Ages: 13 and up
Wednesday, April 22 and April 29 , 6:30PM-8:30PM
Fee: $50/$63
Watercolor Monotypes - #55113
The perfect print technique for watercolor painters, or anyone interested in versatility and color! Work with a professional printmaker to make specialized singular prints, called “monotypes” using non-toxic watercolor. Use all kinds of tools to push, pull, lift, spray, and manipulate watercolor on acrylic plates and transparencies. You can create images as simple as a basic shape or as complicated as a portrait or cityscape. Practice using the press to transfer the watercolor on paper and a demo on how to hand print at home. With Monotype printmaking, you can use a variety of materials to create unique images that can be fun surprises or carefully constructed prints- up to you! No experience necessary, and absolutely no need to be good at drawing. Pre-registration required.
Location: Auburn Community & Event Center
Instructor: Nikki Barber
Ages: 13 and up
Wednesdays, May 6 and May 13, 6:30PM-8:30PM
Fee: $50/$63
The Ancient Art of Chinese Calligraphy - #55084
This class will introduce basic knowledge, appreciation, and practice of basic Chinese characters through hands-on learning to write simple phrases, names in beautiful art of calligraphy experience.
No experience is needed and Illustrated and teaching material will be provided. Pre-registration required.
Location: Auburn Community & Event Center
Instructor: Maggie Ho
Ages: 16 and up
Saturday, May 9, 1:00PM-3:00PM
Fee: $50/$63
Traditional Chinese Painting - #55083
This class will introduce basic knowledge, appreciation, and practice of Chinese Traditional Painting through hands-on learning the Bamboo experience. No experience is needed and Illustrated and teaching material will be provided. Pre-registration required.
Location: Auburn Community & Event Center
Instructor: Maggie Ho
Ages: 16 and up
Saturday, May 30, 1:00PM-3:00PM
Fee: $50/$63
Bengala Mud Dyeing - #55086
Nothing beats Mother Nature’s palette, and rich colors from earth minerals are no exception. In this class, you will learn how to use ancient pigments like iron oxide for Bengala mud fabric dyeing. This traditional Japanese method will be demonstrated and students will create an ombré dyed pattern on a cotton scarf to brighten up their wardrobe. No experience is needed and all materials will be provided. Note: Dyes are permanent, so please dress accordingly. Pre-registration required. Apron strongly recommended (will NOT be provided).
Location: Auburn Community & Event Center
Instructor: Margaret Byrd
Ages: 12 and up
Saturday, June 20, 12:00PM-3:00PM
Fee:$50/$63
Professional Development Classes for Artists:
Marketing for Artists - #
55339
Led by Artist Trust's Program Manager, this workshop provides an overview of marketing for artists of all disciplines. You'll learn tips and best practices for websites, social media, press releases, and networking, and leave with the basic tools and knowledge necessary to build new audiences for your work.
TAKEAWAYS:
- Basic social media guidelines and strategies
- Overview of press releases and examples
- Knowledge of building and maintaining a press list
- Strategies for productive marketing materials
Location: Auburn Community & Event Center Classroom
Instructor: Lydia Boss, Artist Trust Program Manager
Ages: 16 and up
Tuesday, June 9, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Fee:$5