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

Painterly Printmaking

Mermaid Monotype:  creating two works of art at once!

Painterly Printmaking:  Monotype with slow-dry acrylics

Saturday 
^{May 18th}   

12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Using Golden Artist Color's slow-drying artists' acrylic, this printmaking technique is now possible without expensive equipment or toxic solvents. Subtract and add colors to create an image and transfer with pressure onto paper. It's that simple, but the results are unique each and every time. Anyone from the practiced painter to the very beginner will enjoy the surprise as the paper is lifted to reveal the print!

Instructor:  Kristin Richland

Pre-registration required by May 4th:   $65 per person

Early sign-ups save $10!  Sign up by April 12th and pay only $55.

Appropriate for ages 16+. 

Materials provided.

Halloween!

I've always been a big fan of Halloween. We always carry a lot of fun stuff. But this year we have a great selection of Face Paint, Fabric Paint, Paints, Black foam board even glow in the dark paint as well as GLOW IN THE DARK SILLY PUTTY!.

Exquisite Corpse

Artists’ Mediums Inc. Exquisite Corpse Project:

Perhaps you have seen paintings we have here in the store, which have a dreamlike quality, and odd style changes?

 The Exquisite Corpse is a surrealist’s game.

Originally it was “played” on a piece of paper. One artist would draw the beginnings of a figure, or a picture, then fold over the paper so that only ¼ of an inch of the lines were still visible, then pass it onto another artist, who would continue from there (without completing the image), without knowing what is drawn underneath. The effect is one that shows surprising variety, and originality.

The Employees of Artists Mediums have played this game with Pen and Ink, Acrylics, Oils, Collage, and more. Each person covers up their part of the art, before passing the canvas onto the next artist. Not knowing what you are “painting up against” has made for some very interesting subject transitions. Through the years many different Employee/artists have participated.

At first, we only played the game in its purest form, only indicating the directionality of the art, so it could be easily viewed when finished. Then we began to make pre-determinations. For example: our collage Exquisite Corpse had a vertical orientation, as well as a subject of animal/animals, and the media of Collage.

It has always been an enormous creative challenge, as well as being fun and inspiring. here is just one photo a previous project, but please come into the store and take a closer look at all five on display now.

Oil on canvas FIVE artists Exquisite corpse

Now we are trying to decide how best to involve YOU, our customers.

I’m not sure exactly how this is going to work. We need to make sure no-one loses a piece of art, so there may have to be a deposit or something. We will have ask for your personal contact information, when we send you home with one of these projects, so that we can find the art again later

We will have to trust you not to peek, if there is already art on the surface, just look at the colors you CAN see, and go from there!

Hopefully eventually there will be several choices, so all the different kinds of artists can have a go at this project. We know from experience that these projects can be time consuming, so, although we will keep track of who has each piece of art, we will allow several (3-5) weeks for each artist to complete the portion they are willing to do.

So one person at a time, will take it home, and make additions - and cover it up, before returning it to the store.

There will ultimately have to be a deadline, so we can hang it all in one big Exhibit. So that everyone can see the creative accidents and inspired uniqueness these types of artworks provide.

If you are interested in being involved with this project, please contact us here at the store with ideas and suggestions about how we can make this project work.

Thank you,
Chelsea Lindner
Manager

Artists Mediums Inc

Summer painting

 
Have you been painting outside during this lovely summer?

There's still time, and we still have some supplies to help you travel and be creative!

Tie Dye Kits and dyes

Spring is a great time to tie dye, so you can enjoy the summer in style.

We have a wide variety of dye, dying chemicals, batik wax, 

and wonderful tie dye kits here at Artists Mediums.

Paintstiks!

There are only a few days left to sign up for Kristin's Class: Painting with Oil Paintstiks on Fabric and Paper!
 

 
From her last demo on the subject, there's even more you can do in a class!

TRY IT before you buy it!

Try-it Tues. July 19th 4:00-5:30pm.Tom Norton Walnut Ink
A gorgeous Warm brown ink that is water-soluble, and lifts easily...so many possibilities.

TRY-IT events are an opportunity for you to test out a product.
These are free, hands-on with select product, with our staff close at hand, to answer any questions. Find out what we love about these products, and see if they're right for you.

walnut ink art provided by Kristin Richland

Art Pick ups and a Call for art!

 BRING IN YOUR ART for the

THE ARRRT SHOW! **

For all Paperwork and Rules CLICK HERE.

Here's a list of show dates and themes to inspire some new ideas:

Spring: February, March, April 2012, THE ARRRT SHOW! **
**ARRRT? Trash to treasure of course! Make art with one of the 3-R's of RE-duce, RE-use, & RE-cycle.

If you've seen these shows in the past, they can be some of the most creative!
(Please no messy/stinky garbage though.)
We are still accepting art for the Recycle show until February 20th 2012


Summer 2012: May, June and July; BLUES  

Fall 2012: August, Sept., and October, HOT & COLD
Winter 2012/2013: November, Dec. and January2013, GIFTS*

*All items in the GIFT show must be small
(to be given as gifts for the Holidays), and for sale.
(All art taken at 30% Commission.)


WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOUR ART!

Luminous Layers With Acrylic Workshop

There is still time to sign up!

Luminous Layers With Acrylic
Date: Saturday October 9th 2010
Time: 10.30am -4pm (30min lunch-break at noon)
$80/person
(802) 879-1236 to sign up
Acrylic is a wonderful medium for creating multiple layers of intriguing depth. In this Hands-On Workshop, discover the array of GOLDEN gels and mediums that can be used to create seductive textured and translucent surfaces. Build your surfaces from thick to thin, with washes, glazes and scraffito. This workshop is designed to create ideas, not finished paintings...expect to play and return to your studio with a new lust for materials and plenty of juicy ideas to take your painting to new heights. All Golden materials are provided for use in class. All levels are welcome.

Please bring: Something to carry several small wet paintings home in the car (a large cardboard lid with sides can work well), paper towels or rags. Wear worry-free clothes!
No additional supplies required, just bring your creativity, an open mind, and a plan for a quick working lunch.