Upcoming events and classes

UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS:

Artists Mediums Williston Vermont www.VTmakeART.com

T-Shirt Block Printing

with Sunniva Dutcher

Beginner to Intermediate. Ages 16+

Saturday November 7th

Time: 11:00am-4:00pm (with a lunch break)

Registration deadline: Saturday October 24th

Class fee: $60 (some materials included*)

Plein Air Paint along with Mary Krause

10 a.m. – 12 noon Thursday October 1^st

AND

10 a.m. – 12 noon Thursday October 8th

If the weather is fair;  you are invited to Paint along with Mary outside, **If it is raining, Mary will paint indoors as a demonstration rather than a paint-along** inside Artists Mediums classroom.

“Intermediate Watercolor”

instructor Kathleen Berry Bergeron

Class date:  Saturday, October  17th, 2015 

Class time:  10:30am-3:00pm (with a half hour lunch break)

Skill Level:  Beginner to Intermediate, ages 16+

Required sign up by: Sat. Oct.10th, 2015 

Class fee:  $85.00 per student, supplies additional see materials list

“Introduction to Colored Pencils”

with Instructor  Jean Carlson Masseau

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015,

1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.

$ 65.00 per student –materials additional

Skill level: Absolute Beginner – to ALL abilities

Registration required by Wednesday, October 21st, 2015

                                    

“Zentangle Holiday”

(gift tags, & ornaments)

with Jamie Proctor-Brassard

Class date:  Monday, November 16th, 2015 

Class time:  10:00am-12:00pm

Skill Level:  Beginner ages 17+

Required sign up by:    November 10th, 2015 

Class fee:  $50.00 per student

WEEKDAY – WALNUT INK CLASS

Walnut Ink Techniques
Instructor:  Kristin Richland
Class date:  Tuesday, July 7th, 2015
10:00am – 12:00 noon
Skill level/age:  Beginner to intermediate, age 16+
Sign up deadline:  Friday, July 3rd
Fee:  $40 per person (plus materials)

The beautiful color and interesting properties of walnut ink makes it a must-have for every artist’s toolbox. In this two hour class students will explore painting, lifting and drawing techniques using walnut ink on a variety of papers and other surfaces.  As time allows we will experiment with adding color and using mixed-media techniques.

Materials list:
-Walnut Ink (Tom Norton brand)
-1 Flat or Mop watercolor brush (1/2” or larger, 1.5” max)
-1 Round watercolor brush w/ good point (size 4 min)
-(Optional:  1 round bamboo Sumi brush)
-Dip pen & nib(s) (nib size and style your choice)
-1 or 2 Black Micron pens (01 or larger, brush tip ok too)
-Drawing pencil (medium hardness)
-White vinyl or kneaded eraser
-Image references: bring photos and/or drawings from your sketchbook that you’d like to re-create using the walnut ink.

-Paper:  provided in class
(Feel free to bring extra, watercolor paper is best)

Wear studio-friendly clothes!

View more of Kristin’s artwork at:

http://www.sweetenemyart.com

Walnut Ink techniques (weekday class by request!)

Instructor:  Kristin Richland

_{Class date:  Tuesday, July 7th, 201510:00pm - 12:00pm}

Skill level/age:  Beginner to intermediate, age 16+

Sign up deadline:  Friday, July 3rd

Fee:  $40 per person (plus materials)

The beautiful color and interesting properties of walnut ink makes it a must-have for every artist’s toolbox.

In this two hour class students will explore painting, lifting and drawing techniques using walnut ink on a variety of papers and other surfaces.  As time allows we will experiment with adding color and using mixed-media techniques.

         Materials list:

Walnut Ink (Tom Norton brand)

1 Flat or Mop watercolor brush (1/2” or larger, 1.5” max)

1 Round watercolor brush w/ good point (size 4 min)

(Optional:  1 round bamboo Sumi brush)

Dip pen & nib(s) (nib size and style your choice)

1 or 2 Black Micron pens (01 or larger, brush tip ok too)

Drawing pencil (medium hardness)

White vinyl or kneaded eraser

Image references: bring photos and/or drawings from your sketchbook that you’d like to re-create using the walnut ink.

Paper:  provided in class

(Feel free to bring extra, watercolor paper is best)

Wear studio-friendly clothes!

View more of Kristin’s artwork at:

http://www.sweetenemyart.com

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, notify us 5 days before the class. 50% will be returned to you 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.                                           

“Painting the Magic Colors of Snow” with Barbara Pafume

Saturday, January 10th, 2015 (10:30-4:00)

$75.00 per student – plus materials

Skill level- Intermediate/ Advanced

Registration required by Jan 3rd, 2015

‘Improve your Drawing’ Workshop

Instructor:  Joe Arcovitch
Saturday January 3rd 2015
Class time: 11:00am-4:00pm
Skill level: Intermediate, advanced
Registration deadline December 27th, 2014
$35.00 per student, supplies additional

FEATURED ARTIST: LIBBY DAVIDSON

Q&A With Libby Davidson

Exhibiting at Artists’ Mediums:  May – July 2014

Plein Air Demonstration: May 9th (4:00-6:00)

Reception: June 5th (4:30-6:30)

1. How long have you been practicing art and was there something/someone that prompted you?

I always knew I wanted to be an artist. My dad taught art at college, high school and elementary levels, so there were art materials in front of me all the time. I loved visiting his studio up on the third floor at Vermont College and seeing his large abstract paintings. I equated the smell of the oils, acrylics and turpentine with creativity and happiness. Up in his studio, he’d give me big pieces of paper to draw on (and plenty of encouragement to go with them) as I perched high up on a stool. In high school and college, Andrew Wyeth’s watercolors, which were preliminary sketches for his more “finished” oil paintings, held my attention. I marveled at how he could create such gorgeous landscapes with splatters, scrapes and minimal brush strokes. Georgia O’Keefe’s bold paintings also intrigued me.

“Mansfield Sky” watercolor 14 x 18″ $500.

2. What is your favorite medium, and how did you come to discover it?

At the moment, I’m loving watercolors. I love the fact that they are so portable, affordable, and easy to clean up. When I first started with watercolors, I used them in a very controlled style, but I now enjoy painting plein air (out of doors) in a much quicker manner. (I also love the bright colors of acrylics for mural painting. Both acrylics and watercolors dry quickly, and I find it a good challenge to speed up my painting process.)

3. What do you think sets your art apart from others?

I spent many years as an illustrator of the natural world creating with pen & ink. This helped me hone my composition and rendering skills and concentrate on line and value. Delving into color was another world entirely, so it was great to tap into my years of drawing experience as I branched out into paint. I’m currently interested in capturing landscapes in a more loose, painterly style with watercolors.

“Willow Pond Birdhouse” watercolor 11 x 14″ $230

4. Can you briefly describe the process in which you make your art?

Last year I challenged myself to paint 50 plein air watercolors in my 50th year. I invited friends and family to join me on my excursions. I had my easel and supplies packed at all times, ready to head outdoors when the weather and schedule allowed. Once at a painting location, set-up time takes me about 15 minutes, then I quickly sketch in my composition. My watercolor paper is already taped to backing board ahead of time. I try to get into the paint as soon as possible and use as big a brush as I can to keep me from getting too picky. I tend to favor large flat brushes, but switch to rounds and a rigger brush for gestural details. Average paint time is 2 hours and I try to finish as much as I can out in the field.

5. Do you have any advice for artists that are just starting out?

For years I worked alone in my studio. It helped me when I joined the Essex Art League 7 years ago to make vital connections with other artists. This helped me try new styles, get inspired by others, and receive encouragement and networking opportunities.

6. Where can one find your work?

My blog on my website at www.starflowerstudio.com shows the process of some of my 50 Project paintings. You can find my original watercolors at Artists Mediums in Williston, Bryan Gallery in Jeffersonville, Creative Space Gallery in Vergennes, Phoenix Books in Essex and Trattoria La Festa in Stowe. My cards and kids’ products at Apple Mountain Gifts on Church St, Burlington, Birds of VT Museum in Huntington, Emile Gruppe Gallery in Jericho, Flower a Day in Colchester, Green Mountain Club Visitors Center in Waterbury Ctr, Old Mill Craft Shop in Jericho, and WREN Gift Shop in Bethlehem, NH. You can also find me painting at the Jericho Plein Air Festival this July 19, 2014 at the Emile Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.

“The Rocks at Shelburne Bay” watercolor 9 x 18″

Plein Air Demonstration

May 9th (Friday) 4:00-6:00 at Artists’ Mediums

Libby Davidson will be demonstrating the logistics of setting up for plein air painting and reviewing the necessary materials for doing so. She will be setting up outside if weather cooperates or inside near one of our large windows if not*. This is a great opportunity to view her technique and pick up a few tips.

Call (802-879-1236) to sign-up!

(deadline for sign-ups is May 7th)

*If it happens to be raining, the limit for the demonstration will be 14 participants. Otherwise,  there is no limit. This is why we require pre-registration- to keep you informed if changes need to be made.

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

Watercolors

Watercolor

We carry Holbein, Winsor-Newton and M.Graham Watercolors, as well as a huge variety of mediums, brushes and papers!

Erasers

You don't have to worry about making mistakes with this huge selection of Erasers:

 Of course almost the most important eraser of all is the kneaded eraser. These are great for lifting color, and you can snap them apart to clean out the graphite from them.

Kneaded Erasers

White plastic erasers, Gum erasers, Pink pearl erasers.

Artists' Mediums Inc. also carries Helix electric erasers and the refills that go with it.

This is a battery operated handheld eraser, much lighter than the old fashioned plug in ones. The advantage is that you can even use it to erase out highlights!


Sanford Eraser sticks are an old favorite for a lot of folks:

There is a wide selection of new detail oriented Erasers which give even more control and finesse:

We also always have a selection of fun, interesting, and unique erasers, this stock is constantly changing.

 These make great gifts for artists young or old.

Charcoals

 

 Rich creamy black charcoals come in a huge variety of products:

Of course there are Charcoal Pencils

Charcoal Pencils Black HB Hard	557-HB
Charcoal Pencils Black 2B Medium	557-2B
Charcoal Pencils Black 4B Soft	557-4B
Charcoal Pencils Black 6B Extra Soft	557-6B
Charcoal  Pencils White	558

 and Compressed Charcoal

Compressed Charcoal - 2B (12 min)	957 2B
Compressed Charcoal - 4B (12 min)	957 4B
Compressed Charcoal - 6B (12 min)	957 6B
Compressed Charcoal - (White) (12 min)	958

  Vine Charcoal in a variety of sizes and softness

We also usually have Powdered Charcoal and Charcoal Chunks.


But you are certainly not limited to just black charcoal, there are drawing materials like the Conte' Crayons which come in some nice earthy tones....

If you need more color you can move on to Pastels.
If you are looking for our selections of Graphite pencils click here.