artEAST is pleased to be offering our first series of one-day workshops at
UP Front [art]. Class size is small and instruction is designed to create a positive learning experience for the novice or professional. Keep checking back for more classes coming for summer and fall.

If you have any questions please email education@arteast.org.

GLASS FUSING

Glass Fusing Introduction
It's Spring! Time to brighten up your garden and liven up your mood. Join us for an evening of glass fusing basics and create three brilliant, oversized leaves to hang in your garden. You'll learn the fundamentals of glass fusing including choosing, cutting and arranging glass elements while making three 8 – 9 inch fused leaves. You'll be working with transparent, opaque and iridescent glass as well as frit, stringers, rods and mica. Your project will be fused later at my studio, but we'll discuss the fundamentals of kiln work as well as sources for glass supplies.

Workshop Fee:  $35 Instructor:  Karen Abel
Materials Fee: $30 Phone: 425-837-1563
Max Class Size: 8    
Location: UP Front [art]    

April 30th 6pm - 9pm

CERAMICS

Terracotta Relief Tiles
Get your hands (a little) dirty, learn the fundamentals of working with clay and have a guaranteed great time! Starting with an 8" x 8" slab of terracotta clay you will carve, mold, pinch and impress your way to the creation of a beautiful relief tile to use as a garden plaque or indoor decoration. It's surprisingly easy and immensely satisfying and fun. Your tile will be dried, fired and glazed at my studio and available in approximately 3 weeks.

Workshop Fee:  $35 Instructor:  Karen Abel
Materials Fee: $30 Phone: 425-837-1563
Max Class Size: 8    
Location: UP Front [art]    

May 12th 6pm - 9pm

JEWELRY

Wire Wrap
In this workshop you will learn wire wrapping, a basic technique used in creating jewelry. Each student will walk away with a new understanding of the nuances of this technique and a great piece of jewelry. We will spend time learning wire wrapping by practicing with copper wire and then create a bracelet using sterling wire and beads. All tools and supplies will be supplied.

Workshop Fee:  $45 Instructor:  Donna Gelinas
Materials Fee: $25 Phone: 425-837-1563
Max Class Size: 8    
Location: UP Front [art]    

Session 1: May 9th 6pm - 9pm
Session 2: June 12th 10am - 1pm
 

Basic Stringing
While making this textural 3 strand bracelet learn the basics of bead stringing, adding a clasp and finishing the piece. The instructor will help you with color combinations and design techniques. Tools and supplies will be provided.

Workshop Fee:  $45 Instructor:  Donna Gelinas
Materials Fee: $20 Phone: 425-837-1563
Max Class Size: 8    
Location: UP Front [art]    

May 21st 6pm - 9pm
 

Byzantine
In this workshop you will learn how to create the popular byzantine bracelet. The bracelet is made using silver wire rings and simple tools. You will learn how to open and close a jump ring properly and how to attach a clasp. The intricate design of this chain looks much harder than it is. No experience necessary. All tools and supplies will be provided.

Workshop Fee:  $45 Instructor:  Donna Gelinas
Materials Fee: $25 Phone: 425-837-1563
Max Class Size: 8    
Location: UP Front [art]    

Session 1: May 31st 10am - 1pm
Session 2: June 9th 6pm - 9pm
 

Creative Earrings
This class will teach you how to make swirls and twirls with wire. You will then use these to techniques to create 3 distinctive pairs of earrings. All tools and materials will be supplied.

Workshop Fee:  $45 Instructor:  Donna Gelinas
Materials Fee: $20 Phone: 425-837-1563
Max Class Size: 8    
Location: UP Front [art]    

June 7th 10:00am - 1:00pm

ART APPRECIATION & THE BUSINESS OF ART

Tools of the Trade
Tools for the Trade is a series developed for artists who want to be more professional and knowledgeable about art history, as well as comfortable discussing art, and better-equipped to produce and sell their work. The more tools in your tool-box, the more you can accomplish! Drop-ins welcome.

The series includes: Art Smarts, Color and Design: a Brief History, Art Theory Demystified, Writing Artist Statements, Exhibition Design, and Art of the Northwest Masters.

If you sign up for the series, please indicate which summer sessions you would like.

Workshop Fee:  $230 Instructor:  Susan Olds
Materials Fee: N/A Phone: 425-837-1563
Location: UP Front [art]    

 

Art Smarts
Art Smarts is a slide-lecture introduction to art of the western world, starting with primitive art up through contemporary art. Focus is given to the influences of historical events, culture, science and literature on artists and their work. In examining primitive, pre-historic art, the role of symbols and decorative motifs will be discussed. Modern art of the early 20th Century – Impressionism, Symbolism, Surrealism and Abstraction -will be presented through slides and references to first-hand records such as artist letters and art reviews of the times. If you miss a class in the May session, it's fine to make it up in the July session. Drop-ins welcome at $15 per class.

Workshop Fee:  $75 Instructor:  Susan Olds
Materials Fee: N/A Phone: 425-837-1563
Min Class Size: 5    
Location: UP Front [art]    

Session 1: Tuesdays, May 6th - June 17th (no class on May 27th) 6pm - 8pm
Session 2: Wednesdays, July 16th - Aug 20th 6pm - 8pm
 

Color and Design: A Brief History
This class covers basic design and color theory through viewing slides of artwork in all media. Composition, color theory, harmony, movement, texture, line and shape, mass, scale, positive and negative space and perspective will all be covered. Hands-on exercises will be included at the end of each session. At the last class, participants will apply their knowledge by critiquing a historic work of art. Drop-ins welcome at $25 per class.

Workshop Fee:  $55 Instructor:  Susan Olds
Materials Fee: N/A Phone: 425-837-1563
Min Class Size: 4    
Location: UP Front [art]    

June 4th, 11th & 18th 6pm - 8pm
 

Art Theory Demystified
Having trouble understanding what that critic is saying in his art review? Does it all sound like complete gibberish to you? This workshop will introduce you the basic principles of art theory, starting with Aristotle and Plato's classical and anti-classical theories, up to the present time when art theory sounds more like over-inflated literary criticism. There is "nothing new under the sun" so having a foundation in art theory will help you with your own art. Hands-on activities include analyzing a review and writing a critique about a famous work of art. Drop-ins welcome. Bring a brown-bag lunch.

Workshop Fee:  $40 Instructor:  Susan Olds
Materials Fee: N/A Phone: 425-837-1563
Min Class Size: 4    
Location: UP Front [art]    

May 17th 11am - 2pm
 

Art of the Northwest Masters
A slide lecture covering the group of artists known as the first generation of "The Northwest Masters" - Morris Graves, Kenneth Callahan, Mark Tobey, Paul Horiuchi, George Tsutakawa and others. Learn about the 2nd generation of Northwest masters, and how designations such as master artist, established artist and emerging artist are applied to artists. Participants will evaluate work by contemporary Northwest artists and predict who will be included in the next generation of Northwest masters! Drop-ins welcome.

Workshop Fee:  $40 Instructor:  Susan Olds
Materials Fee: N/A Phone: 425-837-1563
Min Class Size: 5    
Location: UP Front [art]    

Session 1: May 22nd & May 29th 6pm - 8pm
Session 2: August 4th & August 11th 6pm - 8pm
 

Writing Artist Statements
It's hard enough to make art, but being required to write about it too can be intimidating. Just because an artist’s statement is incomprehensible, it doesn't mean the work is significant or complex! In this workshop, learn the basics of writing concise artist statements. An exercise in identifying your particular style and influences in your work will help you create a statement that truly reflects you and your art. The instructor will guide you through the maze of "artspeak" to say what you mean and mean what you say. Participants will present an artwork and read their new statement at the end of the class. Drop-ins welcome. Bring a brown-bag lunch.

Workshop Fee:  $40 Instructor:  Susan Olds
Materials Fee: N/A Phone: 425-837-1563
Min Class Size: 4    
Location: UP Front [art]    

Session 1: May 24th 11am - 2pm
Session 2: August 16th 11am - 2pm
 

Exhibition Design
Learn how to install a professional art exhibit- from art storage and selection to space layout, framing considerations, scale, how to install sculpture and 3-D pieces, lighting, salon-style shows, and installations. How to de-install and prep walls also will be covered. The instructor is known in some circles as "The Spackle Queen". This workshop will also include designing and producing an announcement card and flier for your show. Drop-ins welcome. Bring a brown-bag lunch.

Workshop Fee:  $45 Instructor:  Susan Olds
Materials Fee: N/A Phone: 425-837-1563
Min Class Size: 5    
Location: UP Front [art]    

Session 1: June 21st 11am - 2pm
Session 2: July 26th 11am - 2pm