Summer 2009 Adult Workshops
These one or two-day programs, taught by visiting artists and Wayne Art Center
faculty, allow our members and friends to study special art topics in depth.
To register, download and print the
Spring & Summer 2009 Brochure [PDF, 1.45MB]
Priscilla Havemeyer Huston Artist in Residence Endowment Creating Space & Light with Gouache
Saturday, May 9, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
$100 MEMBERS / $125 NON-MEMBERS
Explore the amazing possibilities of gouache, an opaque water based paint that has tremendous flexibility, is easy to set up and has a short drying time. Working directly from observation in the studio, students will experience reality more intensely with color, and will learn to use paint to carve light out of darkness. There will be individual attention, group discussion and time for critique.
Art of the Doll
Saturday & Sunday, May 30 & 31, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
PER DAY: $120 MEMBER / $140 NON-MEMBER
BOTH DAYS: $230 MEMBER/ $260 NON-MEMBER
Day 1: DOLLMAKER’S CHOICE
Selecting an epb doll pattern, students spend the day learning
the techniques and skills specific to their choice of pattern. Materials
list is on the back of each pattern which can be purchased
on line at epbdolls.net.
Day 2 MORNING: WEARABLE DOLLMAKER’S CHOICE
Purchase one of Elinor’s patterns of wearable dolls on line. This
class will learn the techniques and use the tools to make a small
doll.
Day 2 AFTERNOON: FACEPAINTING
Based on the book “Let’s Face It”, students will learn to make a
face that reflects the message they want the face to deliver.
Check WAC website for complete materials lists.
Download the supply list for this class.
Dyeing For Summer!
Saturday, June 6, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
$125 MEMBER / $150 NON-MEMBER
Learn techniques like Shibori and Plangi as we explore the world of hand-dyeing cotton and rayon. In this workshop, you'll learn about the hand-dyeing process from mixing dyes, to applying resist methods and layering colors. We’ll walk you through demonstrations and hands on participation as you create your own unique designs on a summer skirt and top. Let yourself be inspired by the fabric and finish the class with your very own handdyed outfit. When registering please indicate whether you would like to dye a long wrap skirt or knee length a-line skirt and sizes for both skirt and short sleeve shirt.
Landscape: Draw, Paint and Pastel
Saturday, June 6, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
$100 MEMBER / $125 NON-MEMBER
FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE IMPRESSIONISTS, WE WILL SEEK TO CAPTURE THE EFFECTS OF NATURE. The emphasis will be on maintaining that initial impression with specific attention to overall simplicity, relating harmony and attention to color. Fleeting and elusive light is the ever present challenge for the painter. Demonstrations will be in pastel and oil: however, all media will be welcome.
Skies & Streams: Escapades En Plein Air
Wed. & Thurs., June 10 & 11, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
$200 MEMBER / $225 NON-MEMBER
We will start by scouting scout for your view and capture the glorious, mysterious, ever changing colors and shapes within the multi layered skies and streams. We will practice keeping these elements fluid and fresh.
