Classes & Workshops
The Art Center will offer workshops so you can explore new art experiences again in 2017
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WINTER WORKSHOPS
Sponsored by the McGregor-Marquette Center for the Arts
Once again the Art Center will be offering a variety of workshops for you to explore new art experiences.
Workshops will be held on Saturday mornings, Jan 14 - Feb 25 in our gallery space at the Left Bank Shop & Gallery , 158 Main Street, McGregor.
All are suitable for beginners, ages teen to adult.
Classes will be taught by current exhibiting artists at the art center. What a great opportunity to learn from these talented individuals.
“Fun” Functional Pottery Basic hand building, texture techniques and glazing will be taught to create one of a kind works of art you can take home and put to use.
Clay workshops will meet from 9AM-12PM for 3 consecutive Saturday mornings. The fee of $30 covers all three sessions and includes materials.
Jan 14 Mike Kabele will lead this session, creating clay slab bowls textured with paper doilies.
Jan 21 Judy Carlson will share some of her skilled techniques in slab construction.
Jan 28 Art Center Staff will assist the class in glazing their bisque-fired projects.
Feb 4 Intro to Watercolor 9AM-12PM David Prehm instructor
You’ll have a chance to meet the artist and learn how he goes about creating a painting. He will lead you through some basic w/c techniques and then you’ll have a chance to create your own masterpiece under his guidance.
This is a great opportunity for the beginning painter or for anyone who wants to advance their skills. Class fee is $10 and includes all materials.
Feb 11 Silkscreen Printmaking 9AM-12PM Ken Garden instructor
In this screen printing class, students will learn the basics of the printing process, along with how to make and use screens and squeegee to produce artwork. Students should complete 10 to 20 prints within the 3-hour class.
Ken is retired after 35 years in the graphic arts field, including 25 years of screen printing experience. He has taught screen printing to students of all ages and enjoys explaining the process in non-technical terms.
Class fee is $10 and includes all materials.
Feb 18 Acrylic Painting on Canvas
9AM-12PM Sally Marshall instructor
Explore the versatility of acrylic paint while creating a work on canvas
panel. This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as those
interested in learning more about acrylic application.
Class fee is $10 and includes all materials
Feb 25 Felting 9AM-1PM DeeAnna Weed instructor
Birds do it. Sheep do it. We can do it too -- let's felt!
Learn the ancient art of wet felting and create a durable, handsome bowl, "bird pod," or similar vessel from loose sheep wool.
Bring 2 or 3 bath-size towels that can get wet and a little dirty, a plastic bucket (2-4 quarts) for water, sharp scissors, and paper and pen for notes.
You might get damp, so bring a plastic apron if you have one. Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes.
Class will be 4 hours long with no lunch break, so pack a snack or drink.
Class fee of $20 includes the wool, written outline, and all other supplies. Registration for this class needs to be submitted by Feb. 3rd.
For questions or more info contact Sandy Stevens at 319 404 4148
Class size is limited so don’t delay
Sponsored by the McGregor-Marquette Center for the Arts
Once again the Art Center will be offering a variety of workshops for you to explore new art experiences.
Workshops will be held on Saturday mornings, Jan 14 - Feb 25 in our gallery space at the Left Bank Shop & Gallery , 158 Main Street, McGregor.
All are suitable for beginners, ages teen to adult.
Classes will be taught by current exhibiting artists at the art center. What a great opportunity to learn from these talented individuals.
“Fun” Functional Pottery Basic hand building, texture techniques and glazing will be taught to create one of a kind works of art you can take home and put to use.
Clay workshops will meet from 9AM-12PM for 3 consecutive Saturday mornings. The fee of $30 covers all three sessions and includes materials.
Jan 14 Mike Kabele will lead this session, creating clay slab bowls textured with paper doilies.
Jan 21 Judy Carlson will share some of her skilled techniques in slab construction.
Jan 28 Art Center Staff will assist the class in glazing their bisque-fired projects.
Feb 4 Intro to Watercolor 9AM-12PM David Prehm instructor
You’ll have a chance to meet the artist and learn how he goes about creating a painting. He will lead you through some basic w/c techniques and then you’ll have a chance to create your own masterpiece under his guidance.
This is a great opportunity for the beginning painter or for anyone who wants to advance their skills. Class fee is $10 and includes all materials.
Feb 11 Silkscreen Printmaking 9AM-12PM Ken Garden instructor
In this screen printing class, students will learn the basics of the printing process, along with how to make and use screens and squeegee to produce artwork. Students should complete 10 to 20 prints within the 3-hour class.
Ken is retired after 35 years in the graphic arts field, including 25 years of screen printing experience. He has taught screen printing to students of all ages and enjoys explaining the process in non-technical terms.
Class fee is $10 and includes all materials.
Feb 18 Acrylic Painting on Canvas
9AM-12PM Sally Marshall instructor
Explore the versatility of acrylic paint while creating a work on canvas
panel. This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as those
interested in learning more about acrylic application.
Class fee is $10 and includes all materials
Feb 25 Felting 9AM-1PM DeeAnna Weed instructor
Birds do it. Sheep do it. We can do it too -- let's felt!
Learn the ancient art of wet felting and create a durable, handsome bowl, "bird pod," or similar vessel from loose sheep wool.
Bring 2 or 3 bath-size towels that can get wet and a little dirty, a plastic bucket (2-4 quarts) for water, sharp scissors, and paper and pen for notes.
You might get damp, so bring a plastic apron if you have one. Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes.
Class will be 4 hours long with no lunch break, so pack a snack or drink.
Class fee of $20 includes the wool, written outline, and all other supplies. Registration for this class needs to be submitted by Feb. 3rd.
For questions or more info contact Sandy Stevens at 319 404 4148
Class size is limited so don’t delay
