September 2012 Workshops at Bemis

UPDATED - Now including half-day workshops.

Bemis School of Art is back in full Fall swing with a new host of one-day workshops. Hopefully you weren't too Bemis-starved last month when there were no one-day offerings. All classes are for ages 16+, unless otherwise noted. Teachers are listed in the parenthesis.

VA1 Abstract Beginnings  

(Greg Schoeneck)

Sat., 9/15 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Creative block? Use this class to expand beyond the traditional pool of visual inspiration and eventually leave class with an emotionally-charged piece.

A98 Introduction to Precious Metal Clay 

(Melissa Wagner)

Sat., 9/22 | 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

$122 (Members $107)

After class, you'll leave with two to three pieces of finished fine silver jewelry. ($50 materials fee)

  

A55 Painting the Soul 

(Lance Green)

Sat., 9/22 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

$122 (Members $107)

Work with acrylic paints to tap into your Expressionistic self (think Milton Avery, George Biddle, Rico Lebrun -- all artists you can see in the FAC Permanent Collection!). Expressionism is a free and uninhibited way of painting, allowing you to bypass the limitations of objectivity and paint in a totally subjective manner.

A59 Quick Start Oil Painting 

(Laura Reilly)

Sun., 9/23 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$83 (Members $68)

Whether you're a beginner or need a quick refresher, explore fundamentals to oil painting. Class combines demonstration and individual instruction.

A88 Mokume Gane 

(Chuck Domitrovich)
Mon., 9/24 | 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
$68 (Members $53)

Amazed by the Japanese Kirie art in the Glass Corridor? Learn another Japanese art technique called Mokume Gane that allows you to craft jewelry from polymer clay.

A106 or A107 Pulp: Fact or Fiction 

(Rebecca Myers)

Fri., 9/28 or Sat., 9/29 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

$76 (Members $61)

Explore the four elements while crafting hand-made paper as inspired by nature and Native American art. Supply list.

 A108 Preserving Foods for Modern Times  (Elizabeth Roberts)

Sat., 9/29 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

$98 (Members $83)

Learn canning, freezing and pickling techniques, complete with recipes to take home and a tasting. 

 

 
Here's the online registration form  for all classes — or you can mail, fax, or drop off the form to Bemis. Browse the online or PDF catalog to check out other one-day workshops or longer classes, that include UCCS credit classes. Become a member and enjoy Bemis discounts, among other FAC benefits.