Artist workshops at Grandview...
Learn and create with professionals and peers.
 

 2008 Schedule

Painting Party - by Interactive Acrylics
Instructor: Barry Sholder

A free, hands-on painting class that includes the tips and techniques for using these revolutionary acrylics that have unique rewetting characteristics. Bring your brushes and a surface to paint on. Door prizes.

Date: Monday, July 14
Time: 7 PM - 9 PM

Cost: Free to AAC Members
Class Size: 10 minimum, 35 maximum

Supply List: Bring your brushes and a surface to paint on
To Register: Members only may call AAC at 404-237-2324 to register for this free class.

Note: Please inform the office if you must cancel as this is a very popular free workshop.

Cancellation Policy: If a workshop is cancelled by the instructor, registered students are entitled to a full refund.  Students may cancel and receive a full refund up to three weeks prior to the workshop.  If the cancellation notice is less that three weeks, the refund will be 50% of the class fee.  No refunds are given to "no-shows."  No one is registered who has not paid in full. 

Encaustic Workshop: Alternative Techniques
Instructor: Helen DeRamus

Encaustic is used in a variety of ways. This workshop introduces some of the alternative practices using the technique for collage, printmaking, and dimensional artwork.
Bring your creativity for a day of exploration and fun. There will be time at the end of the day for discussion and critique.

Date: Saturday, July 19, 2008
Time: 10AM to 5PM, bring lunch.
Cost: $150.00 for AAC Members, $165.00 for non-members
Materials Fee: The above fee includes the equipment, paints and mediums.
Class Size: 4 minimum and 6 maximum

Please bring the following:
1. graphite drawings, photos, Xeroxed images
2. rice paper, natural fibers, cheesecloth, other collage materials
3. Natural bristle brushes
4. 16 x 20 inch Untempered masonite board and/or 300 lb watercolor paper
5. Old towel, paper towels, latex (or other) gloves (optional)

For more information: hderamus@helenderamus.com

To Register: Make check payable to AAC and send to AAC at 2979 Grandview Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30305 

Cancellation Policy: If a workshop is cancelled by the instructor, registered students are entitled to a full refund.  Students may cancel and receive a full refund up to three weeks prior to the workshop.  If the cancellation notice is less that three weeks, the refund will be 50% of the class fee.  No refunds are given to "no-shows."  No one is registered who has not paid in full. 

Handmade Recycled Papermaking
Instructor: Katy DeMent
 

Learn about traditional papermaking while exploring more modern papermaking techniques with color and texture. Learn about surface design, texture, and composition while creating sheets of recycled paper. We will build moulds to keep for futher papermaking. We will form sheets of paper with a variety of fibers as well as the creation of "wet on wet collages" that can include mementos from home. Bring a sack lunch and a drink.

Date: Sunday, July 27
Time: 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Cost: $80 AAC members, $90 non-AAC members
Supply fee: $10 payable to instructor. Supplies include all pulps, pressed flowers, collage materials and equipment as well as supplies to build a 9" x 12" mould. Students encouraged to bring family mementos, photos, plants or other fibrous materials.
Class size: Minimum 4, Maximum 10
To Register: Make check payable to AAC and send to AAC at 2979 Grandview Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30305

Cancellation Policy: If a workshop is cancelled by the instructor, registered students are entitled to a full refund.  Students may cancel and receive a full refund up to three weeks prior to the workshop.  If the cancellation notice is less that three weeks, the refund will be 50% of the class fee.  No refunds are given to "no-shows."  No one is registered who has not paid in full. 

Painting Heads and Faces in Watercolor
Instructor: Marie Matthews

Explore the excitement and challenge of painting the human head in watercolor. Working from a live model, participants will learn specific techniques for rendering heads and faces that are solid, convincing, and alive. This workshop will include a combination of live demonstrations and exercises. Drawing experience is a prerequisite for this intermediate level workshop. Watercolor experience is a plus but not required. A supply list is available at http://mmatthews.com/classes/.

Date: Saturday, August 16
Time: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Class Size: Minimum: 6, Maximum: 10
Cost: AAC members: $75 plus their share of Model Fees; Non-AAC members: $90 plus their share of Model Fees (Model will cost $100 -- the fees will be between $10 per person (for 10 people) and $16 per person (for 6 people).

To Register or for more information contact:
Marie Matthews, 404-588-1620
http://mmatthews.com/info/contact.html

Cancellation Policy: If a workshop is cancelled by the instructor, registered students are entitled to a full refund.  Students may cancel and receive a full refund up to three weeks prior to the workshop.  If the cancellation notice is less that three weeks, the refund will be 50% of the class fee.  No refunds are given to "no-shows."  No one is registered who has not paid in full. 

Digital Photography for Beginners
Instructor: Monica Holder
 

Learn basic photography concepts and camera operation using your Digital SLR camera. Weekly homework assignments, in-class discussions and a fun final project. Topics covered include: brief history of photography, essential camera functions, shooting in manual mode, aperture and depth of field, controlling motion (shutter speed), exposure control (reading meters and using exposure modes), ISO and White balance, composition, introduction to downloading and uploading (resolution, file types), introduction to printing, and portraiture basics.

Dates: Six Thurdays, August 21 - September 25
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cost: $150 AAC Members, $165 Non-AAC Members
Class size: Minimum 5, Maximum 10
Supply List: SLR Digital Camera (not a "point and shoot"), camera manual, memory card, spiral notebook, flash drive or blank CD's for storage, access to photo printer and photo paper (outside of class) OR other printing services.

To Register: Make check payable to AAC and send to AAC at 2979 Grandview Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30305

Cancellation Policy: If a workshop is cancelled by the instructor, registered students are entitled to a full refund.  Students may cancel and receive a full refund up to three weeks prior to the workshop.  If the cancellation notice is less that three weeks, the refund will be 50% of the class fee.  No refunds are given to "no-shows."  No one is registered who has not paid in full.   

Watercolor Workshop - All Levels
Instructor: Jack Shields

Demonstrations each day in both black watercolor on white paper and color. Instructor stresses individual attention and strives to boost confidence. Students will concentrate on value control, composition, preparation, and practice painting with a limited palette.

Dates: Friday, August 22 - Sunday, August 24
Times: Friday - 2:30 - 5:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Cost: $150 AAC Members, $180 Non-AAC Members
Class size: 10 Minimum, 16 Maximum
Supply List: Bring your regular watercolor supplies

To Register: Make check payable to AAC and send to AAC at 2979 Grandview Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30305

Cancellation Policy: If a workshop is cancelled by the instructor, registered students are entitled to a full refund.  Students may cancel and receive a full refund up to three weeks prior to the workshop.  If the cancellation notice is less that three weeks, the refund will be 50% of the class fee.  No refunds are given to "no-shows."  No one is registered who has not paid in full. 

Unleashing Your Creativity, Two Sessions
Instructor: Ellen Phillips
 

Using the strategies described in the book, The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, by Julia Cameron, this course will enable the participant to work toward his or her greatest creative potential. The twelve steps in this program can produce dramatic results. Each week we will discuss different topics from the book and work on a different creative project.

Dates: Six Wednesdays, September 10 - October 15, 2008 and January 7 - February 11, 2009
Times: 9:30 AM - Noon

Cost: $175 AAC Members for one session, $300 for both sessions; $190 Non-AAC Members for one session, $325 for both sessions
Class size: Minimum 6, Maximum 12
Supply List: All supplies provided by instructor - $25. Bring a copy of The Artist's Way.

To Register: Make check payable to AAC and send to AAC at 2979 Grandview Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30305

Cancellation Policy: If a workshop is cancelled by the instructor, registered students are entitled to a full refund.  Students may cancel and receive a full refund up to three weeks prior to the workshop.  If the cancellation notice is less that three weeks, the refund will be 50% of the class fee.  No refunds are given to "no-shows."  No one is registered who has not paid in full. 
 

Critique Class
Instructor: Larry Walker
 

Each participant will have 15 minutes to have their art critiqued and to ask questions.

Bring 3-5 pieces

Date: Sunday, September 14

Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m

Cost: $25.00
Class Size: 8 maximum, 8 minimum
To Register: Make check payable to AAC and mail to, AAC, 2979 Grandview Ave. Atlanta, GA 30305
For information contact: Susan Moreno, sumoreno@bellsouth.net

Cancellation Policy: If a workshop is cancelled by the instructor, registered students are entitled to a full refund.  Students may cancel and receive a full refund up to three weeks prior to the workshop.  If the cancellation notice is less that three weeks, the refund will be 50% of the class fee.  No refunds are given to "no-shows."  No one is registered who has not paid in full. 
 

Artists: Developing Your Marketing Strategy
Instructor: Pat Fiorello
 

Do you feel frustrated or lack confidence in marketing your artwork? Don’t even know how to get started or need some ideas on taking things to the next level? Learn the fundamentals of marketing and how to apply them to your art career. Topics include how to position your art and identify your target audience, where to reach your audience including galleries and many other options, licensing, pricing and how to evaluate marketing opportunities.

Date: Saturday, September 20

Time:10 AM - 5 PM

Cost: AAC members - $125, non-members - $150
Class Size: Class size is limited to 15, register early!
To Register: Mail check payable to AAC to Pat Fiorello 341 West Wieuca Rd. Atlanta, GA 30342.
Questions: Contact Pat at 404-531-4160 or patfiorello@aol.com.

Cancellation Policy: If a workshop is cancelled by the instructor, registered students are entitled to a full refund.  Students may cancel and receive a full refund up to three weeks prior to the workshop.  If the cancellation notice is less that three weeks, the refund will be 50% of the class fee.  No refunds are given to "no-shows."  No one is registered who has not paid in full. 
 

Critique Class
Instructor: Bruce Bobick
 

Bruce will outline his evaluation criteria that includes his views on composition, content and technique. The participants bring in from one to three artworks that he will critique during an allotted twenty minute time period. He will answer questions posed by the artist on the works, or on art in general during that time. Artists, hopefully, would stay to see the other artists' work, and learn from their critiques. Participation limited to 12 artists with work, but any amount of additional spectators could sit in on the critique. Bring a snack.
Date: Saturday, November 8
Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM depending on how many sign up

Cost: $35 for AAC members, $40 non-AAC members
Class size: Minimum 6, Maximum 12
To Register: Make check payable to AAC and mail to AAC at 2979 Grandview Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30305

Cancellation Policy: If a workshop is cancelled by the instructor, registered students are entitled to a full refund.  Students may cancel and receive a full refund up to three weeks prior to the workshop.  If the cancellation notice is less that three weeks, the refund will be 50% of the class fee.  No refunds are given to "no-shows."  No one is registered who has not paid in full. 

REFUND POLICY

1. IF CLASS IS CANCELLED BY THE INSTRUCTOR, REGISTERED STUDENTS ARE ENTITLED TO A FULL REFUND

2. STUDENTS MAY CANCEL AND RECEIVE A FULL REFUND UP TO THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE CLASS

3. IF THE CANCELLATION NOTICE IS LESS THAN THREE WEEKS, THE REFUND WILL BE 50 PERCENT OF THE CLASS FEE. INSTRUCTOR MUST BE NOTIFIED AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO CLASS

4. NO REFUNDS ARE GIVEN TO “NO-SHOWS”

5. NO ONE IS REGISTERED WHO HAS NOT PAID IN FULL
    

Note: All workshops are held at the Grandview Gallery unless otherwise noted.

Instructor Biographies:

 

Katy DeMent: Over the past 18 years Katy has created works in a variety of mediums for both private and corporate collections. Her fascination with things from the past led to work in collage and papermaking. Recycled papers are blended with plant fibers in a giant mixer (a washing machine motor and a boat prop), formed into sheets and pressed (sometimes with the tires of her Jeep). Her most recent work focuses on light. With the addition of beeswax as a coating for the paper and the element of light, her new pieces are luminous.

 

Monica Holder is an accomplished artist, using multiple forms and media as outlets for her creativity. A native of New Jersey, Monica began learning about photography and dark room techniques in high school after trading in her flute for an SLR camera. She has assisted on commercial shoots from New York to Los Angeles. Her photography studies enabled her to work as a freelance photographer and she now teaches at The Showcase School of Photography in Atlanta. Her compassion for her subjects, her strong aesthetic sense, and her ability to translate both embryonic and complex ideas into eye-catching images make her an ideal photographer and instructor.

Jack Shields was born and grew up in New Zeland and came to the U.S. in 1956. He has studied with many of the top watercolorists in the U.S. and has been on the faculty of The Westminster School for 40 years. You may see his work online at jackshieldswatercolors.com.

Ellen Phillips has been leading groups using The Artist's Way for over five years. She is continually delighted and amazed at watching people grow, flourish and accomplish things they could never have imagined.

Larry Walker is a retired professor from Georgia State with over 30 years experience. He is a nationally recognized award winning artist. Email: retiredartprof@earthlink.net

Pat Fiorello has a unique appreciation of both the business and art worlds. She has been selling her vibrant watercolor paintings for the past 10 years . Pat's work has been accepted into 60 juried exhibitions and has been featured in over a dozen solo shows. Prior to pursuing a career as a professional artist, she spent 20 years in the corporate world as a marketing executive including serving as Vice President for Coca- Cola and Nabisco. Pat holds an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School. She works with artists individually, thru her workshops and by serving in leadership positions with arts organizations, to help bring her past experience in business planning and marketing disciplines to the art community.