Artlink Workshops this Spring

Artlink Workshops this Spring: April, May, and June 2012

Artlink announces its April, May and June workshops to be held at the Auer Center for Arts and Culture, 300 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. Artlink’s Artsy Fun Workshops are planned for those fun-loving adults and young people who want to try something different. The Fine Art Focus Workshops are for those with serious artistic goals in mind. They are designed to provide artists and art teachers with opportunities to advance their personal work and enrich their teaching with fresh ideas. Indiana Department of Education Professional Growth Plan points are offered. The general public is invited to attend. Register for 2 or more workshops and receive a 10% discount. Workshops are taught by area artists at Artlink. Registration forms are available at www.artlinkfw.com or call 260-424-7195.

Ongoing Artsy Fun Workshops

Kids' Art Exploration with Erin Patton

April 11 & 25, May 9 & 23, June 6 & 20, 6-7 p.m. - An ongoing program offered, every other Wednesday for children in grades K through grade 6. Students will work with various art materials and techniques each session and are encouraged to explore and experiment with guidance from the instructor. All art supplies are provided.

Cost: 1 class, 1 child for $20 or 4-class pack for $72.


All-Levels Adult Yoga with Vicki Salzbrun of Lotus Yoga Wellness

April 11 & 25, May 9 & 23, June 6 & 20, 6-7 p.m. - An ongoing program offered, every other Wednesday for adults. Artlink invites you to relax with all-levels yoga in a friendly, non-intimidating atmosphere. Mats are available or bring your own.

Cost: 1 class, 1 adult $10 or 4-class pack for $35

APRIL Artsy Fun Workshops

Origami Paper Wrapped Eggs with Lorri Courtney
Saturday, April 7, 1-3 PM

Lorri Courtney teaches this fun activity just in time for spring holidays! Inspired by Japanese arts and crafts, participants will wrap eggs in a thin decorative paper. Appropriate for ages 8 through adult. All supplies provided

Cost: $25 Artlink Member, $30 General Public


Adult Date Night Painting Class with Amy Clark
Saturday, April 21, 7-10 PM

Art teacher, Amy Clark, leads you in painting your own Starry Night painting after Vincent Van Gogh. All canvasses are drawn out so all you do is paint! This is a great date-night activity or fun with friends. This is an over 21 activity. Art supplies provided.

Cost: $42 Artlink Member, $47 General Public


APRIL Fine Art Focus Workshops

Contour Line Drawing & the Figure with Suzanne Galazka
Saturday, April 14, 9 AM - noon

Artist Suzanne Galazka will utilize contour exercises to help artists see the edge, not the outline of a figure. Contour has a three-dimensional quality. A contour line follows the sense of touch - this is the artist’s experience. An outline is a silhouette, flat and 2-dimensional. Galazka will help you see the difference. Participants should bring several sheets of 18 x 24 inch drawing paper, soft drawing pencils, sanding block and pilot pens. A nude model will be utilized. Appropriate for ages 18+.

Cost: $33 Artlink Members, $38 General Public


Color Reductions Linocut Printing with Christopher Ganz
Saturday, April 14, 2 – 5 PM

IPFW Professor and artist Chris Ganz will teach participants how to make a three-layer color reduction print. These prints will be made without a printing press by hand-burnishing. Chris will have designs already drawn out for participants to choose from. Artlink will provide all materials, though students are welcome to bring some of their own paper to print on. Check out Chris’s work at www.ChrisGanz.com. Appropriate for ages 16+.

Cost: $41 Artlink Members, $46 General Public


Scratch Foam Printing with Rebecca Stockert
Sunday, April 15, 1 – 3 PM

Artist Rebecca Stockert will teach kids the art of scratch form printing! This fun and exciting technique uses squishy foam and safe carving tools to create an incised drawing which can be printed multiple times. Artlink will provide all materials. Appropriate for ages 6 – 12 years.

Cost: $30 Artlink Members, $35 General Public


Monotype Printing with Art Cislo
Saturday, April 21, 9 AM - noon

USF professor, Art Cislo will teach the art of making a single print from a plate. This is one of the most painterly printmaking techniques and a fairly simple process. Cislo is a master of this process. Artlink will provide all supplies. Appropriate for ages 16+.

Cost: $33 Artlink Members, $38 General Public


MAY Artsy Fun Workshops

Resin Pendants with Corene Painter
Saturday, May 5, 2 - 4 PM

Corene Painter will teach students how to make a resin pendant with a metal bezel or backing. A brief lecture will give a history of resins and how they are used in jewelry making. A water-based, acid free and non-toxic medium will be used. Pieces must dry overnight and can be picked up at Artlink. Painter is technical editor of bead, crafting and jewelry making books. Appropriate for ages 13 years to adult. All materials will be provided.

Cost: $35 Artlink Members, $40 General Public


Make Your Own Monster with Amy Clark
Saturday, May 12, 2 – 4 PM

FWCS teacher, Amy Clark, will teach students how to sew their own little monster. Kids will learn basic sewing techniques such as straight stitching, appliqué, and how to sew on a button. Monsters are just the right size to fit into your pocket (about 3 x 4 inches). Kids can decorate them anyway they choose by changing the basic pattern to make a more unique monster. Appropriate for Grades 3 – 8. All materials are provided.

Cost: $30 Artlink Members, $35 General Public

Supplies: Artlink will provide all materials.


MAY Fine Art Focus Workshops

Watercolor Basics with Gwen Gutwein
Saturday, May 5, 1 – 4 PM

Master watercolorist Gutwein will demonstrate general watercolor techniques and useful methods and procedures for the beginning and intermediate watercolorist. Participants will need to bring their own watercolors, brushes, palettes, and paper. Detailed supply list will be mailed/emailed upon registration. Appropriate for ages 18 years through adult.

Cost: $35 Artlink Members, $40 General Public


Experimental Watercolor on Yupo Paper with Linda Binek
Sunday, May 6, 1 – 4 PM

Artist Linda Binek will give beginners and intermediate painters hints on how to work with watercolor on Yupo, a non-absorbent plastic paper which creates bold colors and patterns. Participants will have the opportunity to try various ways of applying and lifting the paint. Natural color theory, elements and principles of composition will be used to create paintings. No previous painting experience is required. Participants may need to return the following day to Artlink to pick up dried paintings. Artlink will provide all materials but participants may bring their own watercolors and brushes if desired. Appropriate for ages 16 years through adult.

Cost: $40 Artlink Members, $45 General Public


Learning Watercolor Through Still Life with Scott Kilmer
Saturday, May 12, 1 – 4 PM

Art teacher, Kilmer, will cover watercolor techniques you can use to improve your painting by utilizing the still life. Kilmer is a member of the Hoosier Salon and art teacher at Carroll High School. Participants must bring their own tube watercolors, paper and brushes. A detailed supply list will be mailed/emailed upon registration. Appropriate for ages18 years through adult.

Cost: $35 Artlink Members, $40 General Public


JUNE Artsy Fun Workshops

Mosaic Picture Frame with Kathy Watson
Saturday, June 2, 1 – 3 PM

Artist Kathy Watson will teach participants to make their own mosaic picture frame. Decorate your frames with recycled glass, found objects, and other fun items. Appropriate for ages 12 years through adult. Materials will be provided but to personalize the frames, participants may bring in their own objects as long as they have a flat side that can be affixed to the frame.

Cost: $35 Artlink Members, $40 General Public


Whimsical Furniture Painting with Jason Roberts
Saturday, June 9, 1 – 3 PM

Let local artist Jason Roberts teach participants how to paint unfinished wood furniture in a fun and artistic way! Jason will lead participants as they paint and decorate their piece, then apply a finish to make it last for years to come! This is a great way to personalize your own useable piece of art for yourself or special someone. Furniture will need to be left at Artlink overnight to dry. Students must bring their own small, unfinished wood end table or comparable piece of furniture. All other supplies are provided. Appropriate for ages 18 years through adult.

Cost: $35 Artlink Members, $40 General Public


Tea Bag Folding with Corene Painter
Sunday, June 10, 2 – 4 PM

Corene will teach participants how to create circular and square tea-bag folded medallions. With this origami inspired art form participants can create a custom greeting card or the folded tea bags can be used for scrapbooking or anything else your creativity desires! Corene is technical editor for CardMaker magazine, Simply Beads beading kits, and for paper crafting and jewelry making books. Artlink provides all materials, but participants are encouraged to bring general paper crafting supplies such as stamps, ink pads, stickers, and card blanks. Appropriate for ages 13 years through adult.

Cost: $30 Artlink Members, $35 General Public


Acrylic Painting With Terry Ratliff
Saturday, June 16, 1 – 4 PM

Terry will be your guide while you paint your own still life! Students will have the opportunity to paint alongside the artist and learn a few tricks of the trade. You do not need to be a trained artist to participate but should have a basic knowledge of drawing with a creative spirit. Terry has a BA from Franklin College and travels the country exhibiting and selling his work. All materials provided. Appropriate for ages 16 years to adult.

Cost: $40 Artlink Members, $45 General Public


JUNE Fine Art Focus Workshops

Plein Air Oil Painting with Gwen Gutwein
Saturday, June 9, 8 – 11:30 AM

Participants will meet Gwen at Artlink for a short talk about Plein Air Oil Painting before moving to the selected painting location. Participants are required to provide their own transportation from Artlink to the painting site. Gwen will explain seeing value and color in shadows. Participants must bring their own oil paint, brushes, palettes, and canvases. A detailed supply list will be mailed/emailed upon registration. Appropriate for ages 18 years through adult.

Cost: $35 Artlink Members, $40 General Public



Call 260-424-7195 with your questions about Artlink workshops. Artlink thanks our Educational Program Sponsors: Edward D. and Ione Auer Foundation and the Howard P. Arnold Foundation.

Artlink
Auer Center for Arts and Culture
300 E. Main St.
Fort Wayne, IN