Goodyear Arts, 1720 Statesville Avenue, in Camp North End, is offering 10 free art workshops, funded by Arts & Science Council’s Cultural Vision Grant, from October 20th to January 26th.
The workshops will be held at 1 p.m. on specified Saturdays.
At these workshops, participants will receive art supplies and materials to keep. They’re taught by artists from the Goodyear Arts Collective.
Priority for seats in the workshops will be given first to registrants who live in neighborhoods adjacent to Camp North End and then to CPCC students.
To register for one of the workshops, fill out the form here.
Here’s the schedule for workshops:
Oct 20, 2018 – The Art in Your Handwriting
Handwriting appreciation! This isn’t a hand lettering class and this isn’t a handwriting analysis class… Participants will take time to really look at the way they write and discover the beauty of it. No one else writes like you do, and writing is still very important today but becoming less common. At the end of this workshop, I hope participants will have a new appreciation (and maybe a sense of pride) for the individuality of their handwriting.
Ages: Adults, open to all experience levels
Time: 1PM – 3PM
Instructor: Renee Cloud
Oct 27, 2018 – Scavenger Sculpture
Design and build your own sculpture. We will explore three dimensional form, materials and assemblage. Each student will create a uniquely individual sculpture by transforming and manipulating a combination of materials. Each student will create a one-of-a-kind sculpture.
All ages, open to all experience levels
Time: 1PM – 4PM
Instructor: Leah Mulligan Cabinum
Nov 3, 2018 – Intro to Wire Sculpture
The class will begin with a brief introduction covering artists working with wire followed by an overview of tools and materials. A demonstration of varied wire bending techniques will inform participants before allowing them to create their own unique sculptures. Advice and tips will be given to individuals as they work on their pieces. The end result of this 2 and a half hour class will be a completed wire sculpture that each participant can take with them.
Ages: 8-16, open to all experience levels
Time: 1PM – 3:30PM
Instructor: Blaine Hurdle
Nov 10, 2018 – Working with Color
An intro to basic color theory using acrylic paint. Through paint we will explore the spectrum of the color wheel and identify practical guidelines to color mixing. We will learn definitions of colors based on the color wheel; primary color, secondary color and tertiary color. The class will also focus on the visual effects of specific color combinations.
During this two hour workshop participants will create their own color wheel as well as abstract or mimetic paintings that explore color relationships.
Ages: Teens and Adults, open to all experience levels
Time: 1PM – 3PM
Instructor: Holly Keogh
Nov 17, 2018 – Crochet (and beyond)
This workshop is great for beginners who want to learn crochet basics or experienced crafters who want to explore new uses for the skill. An assortment of materials will be on hand, and participants are encouraged to bring preowned fabric items to repurpose.
Ages: Teens and Adults, open to all experience levels
Time: 1PM – 4PM
Instructor: Andrea Vail
Dec 1, 2018 – Stop Motion Animation
In this jam-packed workshop, students will create whimsical, 30-second stop motion animation films with hand-crafted sets and clay-tastic characters. Each animator will learn how to add sound effects, music and titles to complete share-worthy videos.
Ages: 8-14, open to all experience levels
Time: 1PM – 3:30PM
Instructor: Nicole Driscoll
Dec 8, 2018 – Capoeira
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form combining music, dance, acrobatics, and martial arts. During this class participants will be introduced to the fundamental movements and elements of this martial art for a unique fitness and cultural experience.
All ages – geared toward families, open to all experience levels
Time: 1PM – 2PM
Instructor: Reba Bowens
Dec 15, 2018 – Intro to Pyrography (Woodburning)
An intro to the basic of pyrography and using a wood burning tool. Tips and techniques to creating smooth, strong lines on various wood surfaces.
Ages: 13+, open to all experience levels
Time: 1PM – 3PM
Instructor: Elisa Sanchez
Jan 19, 2019 – Cross Hatching / Sketching
Learn to draw human figures with depth! Participants will use simple lines to draw detailed portraits, practice shading techniques such as cross hatching, and receive a sketchbook and artist pens to take home.
Ages: 10+, open to all experience levels
Time: 1PM – 3PM
Instructor: Lisandro Herrera
Jan 26, 2019 – Mixed-Media on Paper
This workshop is loaded with information on art supplies, materials, and techniques to create a unique two-dimensional artwork! Experiment with layering images, understanding composition, and learn easy tricks to transfer prints.
Ages: Teens and Adults, open to all experience levels
Instructor: Nathaniel Lancaster
To register for one of the workshops, fill out the form here.
And again, please keep in mind that priority is given to neighbors of Camp North End and to CPCC students.
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