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2012
Snow Painting with Stapleton Kearns
March 1, 2012 - March 3, 2012
09:30 AM - - 04:30 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
Stapleton will lead an outdoor plein air class emphasizing how to create better compositions in your paintings.
A Miniature Sampling of History with Froncie Quinn
March 24, 2012
09:00 AM - - 04:00 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
Create your own legacy with this hand piecing class based on museum quilts.
Ideas for Painting Water with Andrew Orr
April 14, 2012
09:30 AM - - 04:30 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
In this one day oil painting workshop, Andrew Orr will present ideas and techniques for painting water as part of the landscape.
Intro to Digital Photography with Tim Heffernan
April 18, 2012 - April 19, 2012
09:30 AM - - 04:30 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
Designed for the enthusiastic beginner, this hands-on workshop will focus on the essential technology and knowledge necessary to get started in the digital photography process.
Intro to High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDR) with Tim Heffernan
April 20, 2012 - April 21, 2012
09:30 AM - - 04:30 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
With the HDR digital photography technique, you can capture complex interiors in striking detail or use software to create other-worldly effects.
Glazing Still Life with Chester Kasnowski
April 28, 2012 - April 29, 2012
09:00 AM - - 03:00 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
Learn in this workshop how to use acrylic paint to build layers of shape and color and how to tie the painting together as a whole.
The Figure in Clay From Life with Fred Brownstein
May 1, 2012 - May 5, 2012
09:00 AM - - 12:00 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
This workshop will teach how to create a figure in clay from the live model. Each participant will make a 1/2 scale (about 32" high) clay sculpture on an armature.
Going Wild! Discovering Modern Painting with Robert Carsten
May 10, 2012 - May 12, 2012
09:30 AM - - 04:30 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
No matter your medium or whether your manner of painting is realistic, representational, or expressionist, a painting is fundamentally built upon the arrangement of positive and negative space, color harmonies and contrast, value, and line. Enjoy exploring these fundamentals, and learn ways to abstractly express a range of responses from dynamic movement to meditative calm.
Painting Spectacular Flowers in Watercolor with Robert O'Brien
May 11, 2012 - May 12, 2012
09:30 AM - - 04:30 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
Students will learn basic floral painting techniques, with an emphasis on values and composition. Each session will begin with a demonstration by the instructor with class painting to follow.
Painting a Still Life with Andrew Orr
May 23, 2012 - May 26, 2012
09:30 AM - - 04:30 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
Several individual exercises will be part of the class, with the focus on one, larger still life example. Basic still life composition, color theory, and the approach to painting individual still life elements will all be reviewed during this class.
Looking In–Looking Out, Doors & Windows in Watercolor with Robert O'Brien
June 1, 2012 - June 2, 2012
09:30 AM - - 04:30 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
Learn to paint the beauty of doors and windows in this two-day watercolor workshop. Students will learn composition, light, and shadow, and how to render the unique beauty of doors and windows in a realistic manner.
Celestial Expressions–The Many Moods of Light with Robert Carsten
June 5, 2012 - June 8, 2012
09:30 AM - - 04:30 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
Using sketches or photos, we will work with both strong and subtle value contrasts, nuanced and brilliant color, composition, pastel application techniques and more. Demonstrations, at-easel assistance, critiques, and lots of pastel painting time.
Ceramics and Sculpture with Lauren Silver
June 12, 2012 - June 15, 2012
10:00 AM - - 01:00 PMLocation:
Burr & Burton Academy ceramics studioDescription:
This workshop is designed to introduce students to the medium of clay from its raw state to the finished product. Students learn the ceramic skills of hand-building, including pinch, coil, and slab, as well as basic wheel throwing techniques.
Printmaking By Hand: Monotypes with Lori Hinrichsen
June 23, 2012
10:30 AM - - 04:30 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
Using water-based paints and plexi-glass plates, you will learn to mix and layer colors, create textural variety using various tools, objects, and brushes, as well as how to hand-transfer the image onto printmaking paper. You will have time to create, reflect on your process, and learn to loosen up.
Painting in Mass with Karen Winslow
June 26, 2012 - June 30, 2012
09:30 AM - - 04:30 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
In this class, you will learn to use a controlled palette (with a grayscale) to help you analyze value, color and spatial relationships, and paint in mass rather than fill in outlines.
Contemporary Landscape Painting in Pastel with Robert Carsten
July 6, 2012 - July 7, 2012
09:30 AM - - 04:30 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
This fun and exciting workshop will explore various ways to correspond the subject of landscape with contemporary artistic concerns. Concepts of color, design, and techniques will be presented and demonstrated.
Painting Your Way with Barbara Pafume
July 9, 2012 - August 27, 2012
09:30 AM - - 04:30 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
Barbara’s 8 week course offers students the continuity that not only inspires creativity through structured lessons but allows artists time to practice and experiment with new techniques.
Sculptural Elements in 3D Clay with Elaine Witten
July 10, 2012 - July 13, 2012
09:30 AM - - 04:30 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
This four day sculpture workshop will teach students the artistic elements of sculpture. The goal will be for each student to build a wire armature for either a standing figure, standing animal or a portrait and then carry this to completion in clay ready for casting.
Fun With Xtraord!nary Watercolor Techniques with Judi Betts
July 17, 2012 - July 21, 2012
09:00 AM - - 04:00 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
Variation and simplification in design, influence of color, variations in texture, and the use of abstract images are some of the essentials which will be explored. The workshop’s focus is to assist the artist in creating their own expressive paintings.
Field, Flower, Forest-An Exploration into Japanese Flower Arranging with Katsuko Lord
July 21, 2012
12:00 PM - - 04:00 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
This workshop will combine the natural beauty and abundance of Vermont’s plants and flowers with the ancient practice of Japanese flower arrangement known as Ikebana, specifically the Sogetsu style.
Oil Floral Still Life with Christopher Pierce
July 24, 2012 - July 28, 2012
09:30 AM - - 04:30 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
Students in this workshop will learn about painting beautiful floral still lifes. Emphasis will be on aspects that make up a strong painting including color, color values, composition, and techniques on how to apply paint in a fresh, lush, and subtle manner.
Landscape Painting in Watercolor with Robert O'Brien
July 31, 2012 - August 4, 2012
09:30 AM - - 04:30 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
Students will learn glazing techniques, color theory and mixing, composition, values, painting light and shadow, wet-on-wet technique, dry-brush and other methods that are useful on the creative process of watercolor painting.
Introduction to Portraiture with Dawn Miller
August 1, 2012 - August 4, 2012
09:30 AM - - 04:30 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
Portraiture can be intimidating. This course offers a solid, painter-friendly approach to obtaining a likeness in your portraiture while having fun. Students will work from photos in the medium of their choice.
Still Life Oil Painting with Elizabeth Torak
August 9, 2012 - August 11, 2012
10:00 AM - - 04:00 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
The goal of this workshop is to make still life come alive.
Flower Power with Annelein Beukenkamp
August 16, 2012 - August 18, 2012
10:00 AM - - 04:00 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
Go from drab, drippy and dull to dynamic! Paint fresh and juicy floral portraits. You will learn to create a pleasing composition by drawing multiple views of the same bloom using the elements of design like size shape, value, color, line and texture.
Painting Landscapes in Pastel with Jim Markle
August 21, 2012 - August 24, 2012
09:30 AM - - 04:30 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
This in depth plein air workshop will include two painting sessions per day, and ongoing individual critiques by the instructor as you work. It will culminate with a group critique session on the final day discussing the artwork in progress and the experience of painting in plein air.
Wine Color with Chester Kasnowski
August 25, 2012
11:00 AM - - 04:00 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
You’ve heard of watercolor, now here is winecolor! A fun workshop using only wine to do a painting.
Plein Air & Beyond with Kenn Backhaus
August 27, 2012 - August 31, 2012
09:00 AM - - 04:00 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
As a Plein-Air Artist, you have been on location painting and have collected a number of small studies. Now you want to take those studies to the next stage; which may be creating a larger format painting in the studio.
From Traveler to Travel Photographer with Robyn Gianni
August 28, 2012 - August 31, 2012
09:00 AM - - 04:00 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
Join Robyn for a 4-day epic introduction to Travel Photography. This course is for anyone who has dreamed of taking their DSLR on the road and capturing the world through digital images.
It's All About the Light with Robert Carsten
September 11, 2012 - September 14, 2012
09:30 AM - - 04:30 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
A workshop designed to give your creativity a boost. Using the subject matter of your choice, learn new ways to interpret subjects using organized light effects and corresponding color choices, and get the 'edge' on edges!
Oil Pastels for Everyone with Chester Kasnowski
September 21, 2012 - September 22, 2012
09:00 AM - - 03:00 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
Although Cray-Pas, the first oil pastel, was introduced in the 1920s, it wasn’t until Picasso asked Henri Sennelier to create professional oil pastels, circa 1945, that the world had a truly new art medium. Learn the basics of this exciting medium. This course will introduce you to oil pastels and will have you painting new colors, shapes and perhaps develop ideas for your other color works.
Field, Flower, Forest-An Exploration into Japanese Flower Arranging with Katsuko Lord
September 22, 2012
12:00 PM - - 04:00 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
This workshop will combine the natural beauty and abundance of Vermont’s plants and flowers with the ancient practice of Japanese flower arrangement known as Ikebana, specifically the Sogetsu style.
Passionate Still Life with Joe Anna Arnett
September 27, 2012 - September 29, 2012
09:30 AM - - 04:30 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
Explore a passionate approach to the art of still life painting. During this three-day workshop, Joe Anna Arnett will paint multiple demonstrations, work with each artist on their own compositions and discuss any topic requested by the class.
Plein Air to Studio, Painting the Landscape with Andrew Orr
October 11, 2012 - October 13, 2012
09:30 AM - - 04:30 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
Andrew Orr will present a 3 day oil painting class using materials gathered on location as the basis for a larger, more completed composition in the studio. The primary emphasis of this class will be on painting trees and the importance of such in the overall composition of the painting.
Autumn in Vermont-Pastels in Plein Air with Susan Ogilvie
October 23, 2012 - October 27, 2012
09:30 AM - - 04:30 PMLocation:
Hay MadeiraDescription:
This workshop is for the pastel painter who has some experience with the medium, and is interested in developing a stronger commitment to composition and content in their paintings. Students will create field studies each day, and we will use the studio for review, analysis, and resolution of field work.