Workshops
Introduction to Ceramic Sculptural Mosaics
with Susan Springer
Saturday, September 18, 11 AM to 4 PM
Sunday, September 19, 12 noon to 4 PM
Ever thought about making your own mosaics? This weekend workshop will be an introduction to a mosaic technique using ceramic elements, created especially for the class. After an introduction to the technique, students will create their own panel, using a wide selection of shapes and forms, as well as mosaic pieces to accentuate and embellish the panels. Each student will finish a wall piece during the workshop and be able to take it home on Sunday afternoon.
All materials and tools will be provided, although students will be free to bring ceramic tiles, broken crockery, beads and stones to contribute to the mosaics. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn and have a good time.
Fees: $ 120.00 (all materials provided)
Bring a lunch, and prepare to have fun.
Workshop will be limited to 10 participants
Workshop participants will be eligible for a discount on the four week Sculptural Mosaic Techniques class series to be held in October. (more info. below)
Sculptural Mosaic Techniques
A more comprehensive class is scheduled for four sessions from mid-October through November in which the making of the elements will be explored, including designing a sculptural mosaic, wet clay rolling, carving and glazing. There will also be a discussion on suitable materials for exterior installation as well as adhesives and grouts. This class will meet for four weekly sessions, allowing participants to design and make a tabletop or panel.
Studio Landscape Painting
with Terry Sauve
Friday, Sept. 24th, 5 PM to 8 PM
Saturday, Sept. 25th, 9 AM to 5 PM
Sunday, Sept. 26th 9 AM to 4 PM
Fees: $350/ $175 deposit to enroll
A materials list will be provided or you can share materials provided by the gallery for a fee
A great painting begins with a great composition. We will cover what to look for in a landscape image, how to create a strong composition and capture the best light.
We will meet at the gallery on Friday evening for snacks and introductions and then take a photo safari through the Ashland Hills.
Saturday morning will begin with a painting demo by Terry and then you will get to work starting your piece. Saturday and Sunday with be spent painting, while Terry shares her knowledge with the group, giving everyone individual attention and help with their work. Topics covered will be supplies and favorite materials, how to use water miscible oil paints and have a non-toxic studio, palette and color theory, as well as “bringing up the light.” A list of materials needed will be provided by the gallery, or use our supplies for a fee. Be prepared to paint hard and have fun! Learn more about Terry at www.terrysauve.com
Class limited to 10 participants, so enroll now to save your space!
Out of Towners Special:
Lodging available in our beautifully restored historic building! Stay in a fully furnished apartment on the second floor, just above the gallery. Contact the gallery for more information.
previous workshops:
Mosaic Techniques for Architectural Applications
with Joanne Chase
Friday August 13, 2010, 11-5
Saturday August 13, 2010, 9-5
Sunday August 15, 2010 10-1
Mosaics can be made in the studio (comfortably) and later applied to architectural surfaces such as walls or floors. The techniques used to do this are working on mesh (adhering to fiberglass mesh which lets you work with much larger sections in application) and working in reverse (which allows the mosaic surface to be very smooth, suitable for a table top). In this workshop we will make a small mosaic in each of these techniques, and we'll discuss architectural applications.
Joanne will supply tools, materials, and a candy store of beautiful Italian glass tile. She'll go over basic cutting and design techniques if you're new to the game, or you can take it to the next level if you are more experienced. We will finish with grouting on Sunday, so you'll see the process from start to finish. Bring your questions, lunch on Friday and Saturday, and plan to have fun.
Fees: $225 (all materials supplied)
$100 deposit required to hold space
$125 balance due: July 23rd
Workshop will be limited to 10 participants.
Artist Bookmaking Workshop
with Charu Colorado
Sunday July 25, 2010
11:30 AM to 6:00
PM
The bookmaking workshop in June was such a success, Charu has designed a new workshop. Participants will learn how to construct an artist book with illustrations, stories and poetry. The goal for the workshop will be for each participant to complete at least one book, along with the knowledge of how to make artist books and/or storybooks independently.
All materials will be provided. No previous art or craft experience is required.
Fees: $130; $65 deposit to hold space due: July 9th; $65 balance due: July 20th
Space will be limited to 10 participants.
Ashland Daily Tidings article about the June Workshop
"Lady in Red" by Shan Lollis
Ten Tips for Ten Minute Drawings
workshop with Shan Lollis
Saturday, September 12, 2009
10:00am-12:30pm
Fees: $75.00 includes all materials
Shan shares her drawing tips that help her create striking drawings and paintings of figures and architecture. Her drawing style is influenced by her years of travel in Western Europe and Mexico.
Lollis has studied art at Olympic College, University of Washington, and Varenna, Italy. Her work has been show in galleries in Medford, Jacksonville, and Ashland.
"Horse" by Danna Tartaglia
The Liberation of Creative Energy
workshop with Danna Tartaglia
Sunday, September 13, 2009
11:00am - 3:00pm
Fees: $95.00 includes all materials
The focus of this class will be on freeing up the brush strokes and finding freedom in the creative process as opposed to trying to create a photographic image on canvas. Let loose your creativity from within!
Danna Tartaglia is an established and successful multimedia artist. She lives and works in the Rogue Valley where you can often chat with her as she paints at the unique Carefree Buffalo shop she manages in historic Jacksonville, which features select works of American artists.
Visit her website at: www.dannatartaglia.com
"Moonrise at Reed's Place" by Terry Sauve
Studio Landscape Painting
Weekend workshop
with Terry Sauve
Friday, Sept. 25, 20095 - 8 PM
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 9AM - 5PM
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 9AM - 4PM
Fees: $350.00
materials list provided by gallery
A great painting begins with a great composition. We will cover what to look for in a landscape image, how to create a strong composition and capture the best light.
We will meet at the gallery on Friday evening for snacks and introductions and then take a photo safari through the Ashland Hills.
Saturday morning will begin with a painting demo by Terry and then you will get to work starting your piece. Saturday and Sunday with be spent painting, while Terry shares her knowledge with the group, giving everyone individual attention and help with their work. Topics covered will be supplies and favorite materials, how to use water miscible oil paints and have a non-toxic studio, palette and color theory, as well as "bringing up the light". A list of materials needed will be provided by the gallery. Be prepared to paint hard and have fun!
Sumi-e Painting by Zoe Alowan
Painting Bamboo; Clearing the Heart of Distractions
An Introduction to Sumi-e & Haiku with Zoe Alowan
Saturday, May 23, 2009 10:00am-4:00pm
Fees: $125 includes all materials
Sumi-e painting captures the essence of things with the minimum number of strokes using only water, brush and ink. In this one day workshop we will delve into age old techniques for painting the “four gentlemen,” bamboo, chrysanthemum, plum blossom and orchid. The practice of this “ink play” stretches back over a thousand years and is so calming and rewarding that participants will want to continue exploring on their own.
No experience necessary, open to all. Materials will be provided. There will be a break for lunch with an option to go to a nearby Japanese restaurant.
Class size limited to 12 participants.
Mosaic by Joanne Chase
Mosaics for the Garden and Outdoors
Weekend Workshop with Joanne Chase
Friday, June 12, 2009
6:00–9:00
Saturday, June 13,2009 9:30–5:00
Sunday June 14, 2009 10:00–12:00
Fees: $185 (includes all materials)
Back by popular demand, Joanne Chase returns to teach the timeless skill of creating mosaics!
Mosaic can hold up beautifully outside if they are made with the proper materials. In this workshop we’ll cover all aspects of mosaic making using glass and porcelain tiles, adhesives, grouts and substrates suitable for exteriors. Participants will take home finished mosaics.
Class limited to 10 participants! Joanne’s classes typically fill fast, so first come, first served! Contact the gallery to enroll: 541.488.5072 / info@illahegallery.com