Block printing and bookbinding classes!

For all the latest classes, check out our main/new website, makeARTvt.com,
where you can also  sign up for our mailing list.
(We only send one/month, so we won't flood your inbox)


 Better yet, stop into the store...
where you can see the latest exhibits,
See displays of Over 30 local Vermont artists work.
(Even some wonderful vintage books and miniature furniture on display during April and May 2015! )



“Basic Block Printing Class”
with Chelsea Lindner
Class date:  Saturday, April 18th, 2015
Class time:  11:00am-3:00pm (with a half hour lunch break)
Skill Level:  Beginner to Intermediate, ages 17+
Required sign up by:  April 11th, 2015






Japanese Bookbinding: Fundamentals and Beyond
Instructor: Kristen Watson
Saturday, April 25th, 2015 (11:00am-4:00pm)
Skill level/age:  Beginner to Intermediate  (ages 15+)
Class fee: $80 per student, supplies additional
Signup deadline:  Saturday, April 18th

“THE BASICS OF CARTOONING” CLASS

The Basics of Cartooning”

Instructor: Robert Brunelle

Class date: Saturday, February 7th

Class time: 1pm-4pm

Skill level/age: Beginner, age 14+

Class fee: $30 per student, supplies additional

Signup deadline: Saturday, January 31st

Robert will give students a brief over view of the basics of cartooning. Topics include: designing characters, laying out panels in a strip or page, creating dialogue balloons, adding color, sound effects, and backgrounds.

Materials:

Pencils

erasers

triangles

rulers

color pencils

fine markers/markers

drawing paper

Please purchase class supplies in advance of the class. Parking for class will be on side of building.

Refund Policy :

Please sign up early for classes. This gives us time to order the correct amount of supplies and prevents us from canceling the class if there doesn’t seem to be any interest. Full refunds will not be given for class cancellations. If you need to cancel, 50% will be returned in the form of store credit and 50% will go to the teacher. If Artists’ Mediums needs to cancel for any reason, you will receive a full refund.

Mandala Drawing Class

MANDALA DRAWING CLASSES:
     In Sanskrit Mandala literally means circle or center.  Its traditional design
often utilizes the circle--symbol of the cosmos in its entirety--and the square--symbol
of the earth or of the man-made world.
     The universality of the Mandala is in its one constant--the principle of the center.
It can represent the Mind of God or Eternal Potential or the Source from which all
proceeds.  Very simple, very profound.
     Drawing mandalas can be a very relaxing, therapeutic vehicle for self-expression;
a good way to get to know yourself better! It's all done with circles, symbols and shapes.
     No specific artistic talent is needed to create a mandala!  If you can write your name,
you can create a mandala.

 
     Each session will start with a short meditation to "get you in the mood".  There will be
some discussion of participant's mandalas, but only as you feel comfortable in doing so. There will be group projects and more individualized ones as we move along. 
  I have been known to give small amounts of "homework" for subjects that take more quiet reflection!

ADULT MANDALA CLASS: Ages 17 and up.
Creating our own personal Mandalas from scratch, we'll use colored pencils and pens for the most part, but for anyone wanting to try other media we will discuss that as well.

Instructor:  Sabina Evarts, Certified Art Teacher    
Cost: $120. per person
Materials: 9x9 Deluxe Bee or similar square sketch book, sketch paper for testing ideas.
HB or 2B pencils, Prismacolor pencils, markers: black and colored markers, rulers 12" and shorter. (compass optional)
Six 2 hour sessions- for six weeks on Saturdays - September 14th, 21st,28th, Oct 5th, 12th, and 19th 2013 - from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

 

CHILDREN'S MANDALA CLASS: Ages 5-8
     This class will teach children about "drawing in a circle or mandala".  Projects will be
chosen that best fit the personalities of the class.  Each one is different and special!
    Using colored pencils, markers, stencils, IDEAS and WORDS, we'll explore both our
personal world and the BIG world out there! 
   Classes will begin with a short meditation to help everyone focus on what the mandala
wants to say.

Instructor:  Sabina Evarts, Certified Art Teacher   
Cost: $60.  per person
Materials: Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers Graphite pencil and eraser, and sketchbook
Four sessions 1 1/2  hours long, weekly - Tuesday's after school - September 10th, 17th, 24th and Oct. 1st from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.

 If you have further questions about what this class will entail: please call Sabina at (802) -985-4099.
To register call us at Artists' Mediums at 1-802-879-1236

Artists' Mediums Garage Sale

In conjunction with our Spring cleaning we will be having a huge garage sale here at Artists Mediums on Friday, March 15th (9-6) and Saturday, March 16th (10-5).

This huge sale will include special deals on original artworks,  a variety of art supplies,  and even some unexpected garage sale items.

If you've attended our tag sales before, you know it is a great opportunity. 

For just those two days ALL our IN-STOCK PAPER:

 Sheets, Pads and Rolls, 

will be 20% off of our lowest price marked. 

(This special is not to be combined with any other offer.)

Auto Air Airbrush colors in stock

 We have a good selection of Auto Air Airbrush colors in stock at the moment, stop by if you need some nice bright colors to put through your airbrush!

Kathleen Bergeron's Watercolor on Golden Absorbent Ground

(I love to see the projects our wonderful customers create,

so I was thrilled to see this piece brought into the store. -c)

Kathleen Bergeron stopped by to show us a wonderful piece she is just about to varnish.  It can act as an architectural detail even though it's painted in Watercolor!

Kathleen wanted to keep a wet, loose look, and she's achieved it in this bright and cheerful piece which she will have over a door. Golden's Absorbant Ground makes it possible to create a pourous surface to hold watercolor on just about any surface you can imagine. Thank you Kathleen!

Travel Easels

Painting outdoors in Vermont's wonderful Summer will be a nice change of pace!

Art book Reference Library

Come sit in our cozy seating area and take advantage of Artists' Mediums Inc.'s reference library. 
Our customers are welcome to stop by to read and enjoy the many art books that Chelsea brought into the store from her personal library.

Several other artists have begun to bring in old art books they aren't reading that you can also read these at your leisure here in the store. 

Grey Matters Paper Palette

Along with all the other white palletes, we also have a few:

Custom Framing

Have you seen what Framing Magic Kristin can do with your art?

Here is an example of some stamps that were brought into the store...

they ARE really cool.

But after Kristin is done with them, they are safe, secure, protected, preserved, and look GREAT!

New Milan Products

Colored Pencil and Marker sets from Milan offer a wide range of lovely bright color for kids.

Do you know about PEARL EX?

Have you seen the Pearl Ex Powdered Pigments?

They can be used with Acrylics, Oils, Watercolors, and even pressed onto Polymer Clay.

See how they can help you add sparkle to your projects.

New stuff -Transfer Medium

We are getting new product in every department of the store.

Check out this new "Picture This" Transfer medium.

Easily transfer black and white or color copies of favorite photos or prints onto fabric and other surfaces. Waterbase opaque formula is specially designed for use on dark or colored fabrics. Machine washable.

Window sign

I made a new sign for our window.

I used Acrylics, and a wonderful paper called Sheer Trace.

This should block out the sun better, since the sun in the afternoon streams in!



Handmade Paper Galore!

We recently received a large order of beautiful handmade papers 

and we are almost ready to place another order!

Handmade paper can be used for an endless amount of projects: book binding, collage, drawing, lamp shade covers, fancy wrapping paper,  origami, decoupage, greeting cards, and even framing! Here are a few examples of the papers that we carry being used as signature covers in handmade books.

www.etsy.com/shop/polanshek

www.etsy.com/shop/polanshek

The photo below features our wonderful book of paper swatches, filled to the brim with every sort of handmade paper imaginable. You are welcome to flip through it and see what paper would fit your project the best. Make sure to come in soon if you want to get in on this current order.

REORGANIZING!

I have been working on re-organizing the store since last fall.

Right around the holidays, I finalized a design that I think works to do everything we wanted.

I hope everyone has a chance to come and see the changes when they are complete.
(We are getting close!)

Seasons Greetings from all of us at Artists' Mediums Inc.

We at Artists' Mediums Inc.
wish you all a safe and joyous Holiday Season!

 

 

We are very grateful for our talented, creative and inspiring customers, and wonderful friends and family!

Holiday Kits!

Don't get fooled by cheap box store art kits full of dry markers, platic filler and cheap quality -

Come and see our many hand selected holiday kits for the creative people in your family.

I love stocking out product.

I know it sounds a bit silly...but when racks are empty, they look forlorn and toothless.
I love being able to restore a big toothy smile to the store.

Golden Acrylics restocked and Smiling!

Then there is the added benefit of being able to call customers, to let them know, that the special orders they requested have arrived.

Williamsburg American Made Fine Quality Oil Paints

Ghost Stories -The coolest Halloween decoration on the block?

Just in time for Halloween!
Do you have a collection of old Photos and memoribilia, just skulking in a drawer somewhere, wanting it's story told, wishing to see the light of day?
Do you want to make a collage as a tribute to someone or something important to you?
Or do you just want the coolest halloween decoration on the block?

SIGN UP NOW!!!

Ghost Stories Box Assemblage Class

with Lorraine Reynolds
Saturday, October 29thfrom 10:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.

with a break for lunch.
$60.00 per student

Ages 16 and up.

Pre-pay sign ups required by Wed. October 26th

Whether it’s an old family photo or a piece of old lace; we’ve all felt the presence of someone long gone when we encounter their things - the imprint they leave behind after possessing an object for a long period of time. These objects once had owners. They were bought and sold, made and broken. Some of them were kept and treasured, while others were forgotten in attics.

Each has a story to tell. This workshop will teach you the basics needed to construct a box assemblage that speaks the ghost stories of the past.

Materials list available upon registration.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lorraine-Reynolds-Glimmering-Prize/55961283750