Spring 2008 Workshops

Glass Fusing for Jewelry
Libby Bousman, Instructor
Intrigued by art glass? Love dichroic jewelry? This class will introduce the student to the art of fusing glass. Students will make one or more pieces of fused glass the first session and use them to make jewelry the second session. Previous glass cutting experienceis helpful but not required.
Required tools for the workshop are:
- Glasscutter, Running Pliers, Breaker/ Grozer Pliers & Safety Glasses
2 Sessions: Sat. March 15 1pm-3pm &
Sat. March 22, 1PM - 3 PM
Tuition $40 + Materials Fee $12

Metal Clay Jewelry (PMC)
Barbara and Fred Mason, Instructors
Learn to work with this fascinating medium that morphs from clay to pure silver! Create jewelry and objects d'ART of your own design. No prior experience needed. Call for tool list.
(1) All Day session: Sunday, March 16 ~ 10AM-6PM
Tuition: $65 and Materials fee: $85, includes silver

Introduction to Abstract Painting I
Instructor: Karl Watson
After a brief introduction to abstract expressionistic techniques, students will work on their own abstract paintings with guidance from the instructor on composition, color, and textures.  Students can work on canvas or paper, and oil, acrylic, and watercolor mediums. Emphasis will be on personal expression.  To reap the full benefits of the class a painting knife is required. For painting knife inquiries, please contact the office.
1 Day Workshop: Sunday March 30 11-1 PM
Tuition: $18

Introduction to Abstract Painting II 
Instructor: Karl Watson
Starting with an introduction to geometric abstraction the students will work on their own geometrical abstract paintings with guidance from the instructor on design and color and composition.  Students can work on canvas or paper and oil, acrylic and watercolor mediums. Strong emphasis will be on exploring this style of painting for alterative methods of expression.
1 Day Workshop: Sunday April 6 11-1 PM
Tuition: $18

Oriental Watercolor Workshop
Instructor: Lee Gerry Wertheimer
Learn the ancient art of sumi-e (oriental watercolor) while using rice paper, bamboo brushes and rich east Asian colors. Students will learn to write Chinese calligraphy as well as create paintings of bamboo, egrets, crabs and Japanese orchids. No previous experience necessary.
2 Sundays April 6 &13 1:30-4:30
Tuition: $ 55

Mermaid Dolls Ages 9-12
Instructor: Lynne Sward
Norfolk’s Mascot! Students will be guided into creating their own sculptural table top mermaid using foam board and a variety of paints, papers AND, of course, glitz!
1 Day Workshop: Sunday March 23 1-4 PM
Tuition: $27 Materials: $8

Mixed Media Collage Art Doll Workshop
Instructor: Lynne Sward
Students will create art dolls representing their alter egos, favorite icon or self portrait. Using surface design techniques suitable for paper and/or cloth, these dolls could become part of a family or figures designed to fulfill your creative spirit. Instructor will share fabric, threads, beads, yarns, papers, etc. Please bring paper scissors and any personal items to embellish your doll. No experience necessary. Bring a bag lunch.
1 Day Saturday June 21 10-4 PM Tuition: $50