MONOTYPE PRINTS USING A PRESS WORKSHOP 

Imagine creating prints ready for framing, in just one class session! In this workshop, students will have the opportunity to create monotype prints on plexi-glass plates using a press. You will be shown how to register the paper, reductive and direct painting. The printing process lends itself to innovation, resulting in fresh, exciting and sometimes surprising results. A damp piece of printing paper is placed on top of your plate run through the printing press that, through pressure, transfers the ink from the plate to the paper. In addition you will be introduced to chine colle, a collage process used with the press. Come join us during this satisfying and explorative workshop. By working with water-based oil paints and inks, students are assured a non-toxic environment.  All levels are welcome. This is a fun filled and highly creative workshop.

When: 2-Day Workshop:  January 9 & 10, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday) from 9:30 – 4:30

Cost: $270

Note: Bring a bagged lunch and wear worry free clothing. Instructor will supply many tools for use during the workshop.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, PLEASE CALL 561.392.2503

ABSTRACT PAINTING WORKSHOP: A FEARLESS APPROACH

Have you always wanted explore abstract painting, but didn’t know where to begin? Is facing a blank canvas too intimidating? This workshop is a liberating experience for those who want to loosen up, create and have fun. Explore your inner-voice and learn how to express your feelings, experiences, and personal vision through abstract expression. Applications with hands–on demonstrations, will help you develop techniques and basic formulas to create meaningful abstracts. This concentrated workshop emphasizes intuitive, fearless painting with emphasis placed on the principles and elements of design along with color mixing.  Using a positive approach toward painting, you will create more efficiently. Be sure to bring your biggest brushes, your imagination and a desire to experiment.  Beginners to advanced, all levels are welcome.

When: 3-Day workshop, January 16, 17 and 18, 2010  (Saturday, Sunday and Monday)  from 9:30 – 4:30

Cost: $370

When: 2-Day workshop: March 13 & 14, 2010  (Saturday & Sunday)  9:30 – 4:30

Cost: $270

Note: Bring a bagged lunch and wear worry free clothing. Instructor will provide some paints and gels

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, PLEASE CALL 561.392.2503

ALTERED BOOK WORKSHOP

In this Altered Book workshop, you will work on transforming a book into a one-of-a-kind work of art. You will add cut out elements, paint, create pockets, draw, fold, construct windows and niches, and add found/saved objects.  In addition, you will learn a vast array of collage and interactive techniques that will amuse and engage the viewer. Those attending are encouraged to bring memorabilia, papers, buttons, fabric and trims, photos, eggshells, printed material and other embellishments to personalize your book. Altered books can be cut, folded, or rebound for an attractive artistic effect. Glue, paint, collage, rubber-stamping, and cut/tear techniques are all used to develop a valuable sample reference book for future bookmaking projects. You will learn many ways to get color and pattern on the surface, and explore numerous ways to alter book covers. The instructor will bring various materials and paint for all to share. No prior art experience is required.

When: January 16 & 17, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)  9:30 – 4:30

Cost: $270

Note: Bring a bagged lunch and wear worry free clothing. Instructor will supply many tools for the workshop to use
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, PLEASE CALL 561.392.2503

METALLICS, TEXTURES, AND COLLAGE WITH PAINTS

This workshop will take you, step-by-step through the layered process of building your glistening, abstract metallic painting by using an assortment of acrylic media, gels and textures with ordinary household items. Learn how to choose embellishments, how to arrange a collage and affix them.  We will create a vibrant tone on tone color scheme, add subsequent layers, shadows, complimentary colors, and iridescent and interference paints.  Various textures will be foiled, painted and using metals to "brighten up" your painting. Hone your design skills and discover about color theory throughout this exciting workshop. Your papers don't need to be perfectly measured or flawlessly layered. In fact, collage is all about irregular shapes and sizes, overlapping and encrusting them. Come join us for a sparkling and fun filled workshop and leave with a large completed piece of artwork! Beginners to advanced, all levels are welcome.

Where: January 30 & 31 2010  (Saturday & Sunday) 9:30 – 4:30

Cost: $270

Note: Bring a bagged lunch and wear worry free clothing. Instructor will provide some paints, gels and mediums
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, PLEASE CALL 561.392.2503

LESS IS MORE…. AN ABSTRACTED APPROACH: HIGHLIGHTING DESIGN ELEMENTS WITH RESTRAINT

During this meditative and insightful workshop, you will use watercolor paper as a substrate, using a restricted acrylic paint color palette.  Just a few tools such as a squeegee and brayer, along with limited watercolor brushes will be used. Minimal is the operative word here. We begin by constructing a rich under painting on your paper in a rather thoughtful, yet unrestricted manner, analyzing each step.  After building this first layer, we initiate and assemble bridges and links between shapes using line work and color temperature, often covering large areas. Color theory, mixing and values will be discussed and initiated by creating various neutrals. A spectrum of sophisticated black and white will be used as well. Demonstrations will readily be given throughout this workshop to guide you along.  Deduction of unnecessary regions, quieting areas and applying sheer glazes, will help begin to unify your painting. A “less is more” concept is decidedly encouraged.

When: February 20 & 21, 2010  (Saturday & Sunday) 9:30 – 4:30

Cost: $270

Note: Bring a bagged lunch and wear worry free clothing. Instructor will provide some paints.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, PLEASE CALL 561.392.2503

CONTEMPORARY PAPERS: LUXURIOUSLY TEXTURED, COLORED AND ALTERED

Get ready to make your own opulent, textured ONE OF A KIND papers during this highly productive workshop!! This is not yesteryear‘s way of pulp papermaking, but a unique and clandestine way to color pre-made ethereal papers with pigments, natural dyes, paints, ordinary household items and products.  Stamped, rusted, painted, stenciled and embossed papers, the results are always amazing…In addition; you will learn the process by reduction of ink on papers, personalized additions, inserting fibers and cleverly maneuvering your individual papers. Be prepared to take home beautiful distinctive papers, many of which are large. These striking papers can be used in future collages, paintings, altered bookmaking as well as wrapping paper, wallpaper and decorative papers for 3-dimensional items.  The possibilities are truly endless. There will be plenty of room to spread out to accommodate and dry all your made papers, in time to take them home. Come join us for this dynamic workshop. Beginners to advanced, all levels are welcome.

When: March 27 & 28, 2010  (Saturday & Sunday)  9:30 – 4:30

Cost: $270

Note: Bring a bagged lunch and wear worry free clothing. Instructor will provide some fluid acrylics, metallic paint, gesso and gossamer papers

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, PLEASE CALL 561.392.2503

ALL WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES ARE HELD AT THE BOCA RATON MUSEUM ART SCHOOL

801 WEST PALMETTO PARK ROAD. LOCATED JUST EAST OF I-95