Valentine Zentangle class

 “Valentine Zentangle”

with Jamie Proctor-Brassard

Tuesday, February 9th, 2016 

Class time:  10:00am-12:00pm

Skill Level:  Beginner ages 17+

Required sign up by:   Tues. February 2nd, 2016 

Class fee:  $55.00 per student

“ZENTANGLE ROCKS!” WITH JAMIE PROCTOR-BRASSARD

“Zentangle Rocks!” with Jamie Proctor-Brassard

Class date:  Friday, August 14th, 2015
Class time:  10:00am-12:30pm
Skill Level:  Beginner ages 17+
Required sign up by:   Tuesday August 11th, 2015
Class fee:  $50.00 per student

This two-hour class is a Zentangle® exploration on all things natural. Class will cover a brief intro to
the Zentangle Method, and will explore patterns found in nature. Students will first learn on small
paper tiles, and then progress to creating patterns on rocks. This class invites all levels and requires no artistic experience. Learn the skills to take home and practice on your own! Teacher will provide paper, rocks, finishing spray and some specialty pens to share. Students should bring their own pens and rocks.

The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Anyone, any age, with any – or no – art experience can tangle!

Materials list for student (available at Artists’ Mediums):
Black Sakura Pigma Micron 01 Pen
White Sakura Gelly Roll Pen

Please bring from Home:

At least two small rocks, no smaller than a quarter, and no bigger than a lime. One rock should be light in color, and one darker. (see photo) The smoother the rocks, the better, and rinsed clean of dirt and debris. If you cannot find a stone, there will be some available at 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.

“Mono-printing with leaves” instructor Chelsea Lindner

Class date:   Friday July 24th, 2015 

Class time:  11:00am-3:00pm (with a half hour lunch break)

Skill Level:  Beginner to Intermediate, ages 17+

Required sign up by:  Monday July 20th, 2015 

Class fee:  $40.00 per student, some materials provided *see materials list below.

Chelsea will show a variety of inspiring examples and help you find your favorite way to design your own lovely organic pressed leaf mono-print. She will also take you through the steps –braying out the ink to the correct consistency on the background and inking the leaves as well as “shadow” and layering effects.

Materials list: (please bring)

*Pressed, partially dried leaves/flowers or other small flat items you may want to try to print

1 rubber brayer

1-2 sheet of Stonehenge paper (your choice of color –Not black)

Speedball water-soluble block printing ink:

one each of red, yellow and blue, from these you can mix nearly anything

Wear studio –friendly clothes

(test-print paper, graphite pencils, and Plexi-glass inking plates will be provided.)

(*collect your own leaves and press between layers of Blotter paper for at least one day, but not more than 2 weeks, or they will be brittle! If you are unable to collect your own, there will be some leaves available at the class for your use.)

 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.

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where you can look up the latest classes,
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 Better yet, stop into the store...
where you can see the latest exhibits,
(Come and see the Mutin Exhibit before it's gone at the end of April 2015.)


See displays of Over 30 local Vermont artists work.


(Even some wonderful vintage books and miniature furniture on display during April and May 2015! )


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Walnut Ink Techniques

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Walnut Ink Techniques

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.

 Instructor:  Kristin Richland
Class date:  Saturday, April 11th, 2015
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Skill level/age:  Beginner to intermediate, age 16+
Sign up deadline:  Tuesday, April 7th
Fee:  $40 per person (plus materials)

Materials list:

These items can be found at Artists' Mediums in Williston. (of course.)

Please purchase products advance of the class to ensure best selection.

 -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.
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Science Meets Art at Artists’ Mediums

Bob Arns is a nuclear physicist with a hidden talent.  For the last six decades, the UVM Professor Emeritus has been creating artwork under the alias Mutin.  On March 5, the intersection of science and art will be on display as Artists’ Mediums in Williston holds a reception for Arns’ first solo show.

Initially Arns did his painting clandestinely, worried that it might detract from his reputation as a scientist, but of late he has become willing to shed some light on his artistic side.  This show is the first time he has allowed his work to be shown in public.  Arns’ paintings run the gamut from abstract to representational and include both oils and acrylics. His subject matter ranges from portraiture to flowers, birch trees and sunsets in Maine, but his most recent compositions consist of images inspired by the Hubble telescope.  There are five paintings in this series and it is an area that Arns continues to explore.

“I’m really pleased and honored to have Bob’s show at my store,” said Artists’ Mediums owner Chelsea Lindner.  “I love this exhibit.  Each of these works is impressive.  They cover several styles and subjects, but there is a flow through each grouping of canvases.  It’s wonderful to come to work and be able to enjoy them.”

The reception will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. on March 5.  Light snacks and beverages will be served.  Arns’ paintings will be on display at Artists’ Mediums through the end of April.  More of his work can be seen at Mutinvt.com

-by Phyl Newbeck

“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

CALL FOR ART: MONOCHROMATIC

“Monochromatic” is the theme of our next exhibit. We accept all media- from 2D (paintings, photography, etc.) to 3D (sculpture, jewelry, etc.). Please contact us with any questions and review our rules before submitting your art.

Drop offs are 4/28 – 5/5 and the show will hang through the end of July.

Rules and Waiver Form can be found here: http://vtmakeart.com/art-exhibits/how-to-participate/

Kristin Richland

M. GRAHAM WATERCOLOR DEAL

Now is a GREAT time to try M. Graham watercolors or even add to your supply of them. While supplies last, buy any 3 tubes of M. Graham watercolors and get a FREE TUBE (choose from Cerulean Blue Deep, Azo Orange and Anthraquinone Blue)!

What is so special about M. Graham? Well, it’s made in the tradition fashion- with honey! The combination of  honey, gum Arabic and water creates a fluid binding medium that provides a higher pigment load for intense saturation and incredible flow.

Personally, I tend to prefer M. Graham to other brands due to the longer working time and the fact that colors stay moist on your palette for many days, even weeks. They also have some very unique colors, such as Quinacridone Rust and Azo Green.

Although they are only available in the 15ml size, they are much more economical than other artist-grade brands, such as Winsor & Newton and Holbein. Plus, they are made in America!

Review by Jess.

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″

TAG SALE

TAG SALE! We are doing a ton of spring cleaning! That means, this weekend we are having a MEGA tag sale. Saturday  February 22nd 2014 (10-5)
Here's just a taste of what will be available (first come, first serve):
Hydrus Watercolor, Oil Block Ink, Shiva Paintstiks, Ronan Sign paint, Soapstone, Acrylic Screen Ink, erasers, Textured 12"x12" paper, select brushes, encaustics...and very much more.
Please share with all of your artist friends!

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

Presenting & protecting your artwork with matting & framing

Presenting and protecting your artwork with matting and framing

^{Saturday May 11th}

11:00 – 4:00 p.m.

This is a workshop that mainly covers the basics of how to use a mat cutter, but also covers safe methods of mounting the art and things to consider when you choose a frame, plus how to properly fit your art into a frame.  

Students with mat cutters are encouraged to bring them for the best hands-on learning during the workshop.  We will provide materials for matting and mounting the sample artwork.  One mat cutter will be made available for students to try if they do not yet own one.

Instructor:  Kristin Richland

Pre-registration required by April 27th:   $85 per person (materials included) 

Early sign-ups save $10!  Sign up by April 5th and pay only $75.

Appropriate for ages 18+.  

Kristin showing a multiple opening mat she cut by hand

Art or art therapy? (A plea for the real world)

In this day of digital everything, I'd like to make a plea for a little bit of the real world.

I've had several conversations lately with manycustomers about some interesting technological developments.
 

I've been told that in an effort to reduce the use of paper, many school systems will soon have children using a tablet for every bit of school work from an early age through high school. From now on kids will e-mail homework, and have the ability to access a huge variety of technology. In essence, I am not against this. I just wish there were a bit more balance.

Another complaint I have heard several times this summer, is that many of the upcoming generations can no longer read hand written cursive, or calligraphy. I know that some of it never was legible. Still it seems a shame. Some of you may be glad, if so I'd love to hear why.

There is this wonderful new world of digital art, which puts so many applications at your fingertips that you can paint, draw, airbrush, and animate images without even knowing how to hold a paint brush. You don't even need to know how any of it happens, and you can change colors without having to squeeze out another tube of paint.

Why would you ever want to buy all those art supplies, if one tablet can do it all? Why would you ever want to do more than just push buttons? Why would you want to have to put down a drop cloth, or make a mess?

Besides, digital art can be and often is - quite beautiful.
 

I just worry that something indescribable is lost here.

 Do you remember the silky softness of finger paints squishing between your fingers.

Art can have a physical visceral edge to it, and that can be part of the process.
   The sound of scissors munching through a creamy cotton paper, the soft deckled edge of watercolor paper, or the press of your hand into soft clay.
There is a magic to it.

Old masters mixed paint from the elements and were almost considered alchemists.
 Like the block print with it's subtle variations for each pull of the print. The happy accident of a double print that gives new movement, magic, and life to an image.
  Art has the vitality of life.

The element of surprise when the translucent watercolor flows into an unexpected and wonderful shape.

The more cynical folks (assuming anyone is even still reading at this point,) will say “Of course! She's just trying to make money selling her art supplies – she has a motive here!”

You're right. I do scratch out my living from a local art store. Art inspires me and keeps me sane.  Also, I am honored to employ a few wonderful, kind and knowledgeable local artists. We try to encourage emerging artists and sell their work through the store. (The local Artists get 70% Artists' Mediums Inc. gets a 30% commission.)

 Yes, I'll encourage you to buy art, framing, or even art supplies. The truth is, art supplies don't have to be expensive. You don't have to spend a lot of money to find your creativity.
Start simple.
 First there is the pencil. It costs less than a cup of coffee, will write on most porous surfaces, it is easy to transport, and operates beautifully even in zero gravity. It will draw when the power goes out, so when your pencil breaks, you still have the art!
 Just sketch!

-Chelsea Lindner

manager

Artists' Mediums Inc.

Vermont

 

 

Ordering up for the Holidays!

     We have Brush sets galore

All kinds of wonderful sketch, and Watercolor pads

Even Storage Boxes and other totes for your art supplies

We have even built Watercolor sets with color already in them for a REALLY GREAT PRICE!

THE ART ROOM

This After school program is an opportunity for young artist to explore art concepts and experience self-discovery in a supportive, nonjudgmental art studio environment through a mixed media journey, including drawing, jewelry making, painting, collage, clay, found objects, cray-pas, pastels, creative writing and more.

The class will be perfect for the students 7- 12 years old. The schedule is for 4 weeks; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays. At 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. there is an open studio of warm up exercises to get ready for class time 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. (The actual days of scheduled programs are listed below)

 Sherrie Hiller, Instructor - Location: Artists’ Mediums Inc. Williston Vermont

This session will be:

Mixed Mediums and You!

This first session will start out making a journal from the recycle bin, (Fabric scraps, telephone wire, and clean recyclables). We will draw, paint, and sculpt using cray-pas, pastels, tempera paints, water color, paper, plaster cast, and clay. Have fun creating a portrait flip book, painting, plaster cast, and clay bust. The subject will be you! We will talk about different styles of art; sculpture, naturalist painting, abstract, stylized, and artists, Rodin, DaVinci, Picasso, Warhol, Chuck Close, and more. Experimenting with these materials can have unpredictable and surprising results.

 

 4 week class schedule Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8– 12 Students, 3:00PM – 3:15PM Open Studio; Warm up exercises to get ready for class. 3:15PM – 5:15PM Class Time.



 

  Tues. November 13th, Wed. November 14th, Thursday November 15^th

(skipping The week of THANKSGIVING)

Tues. November 27th, Wed. November 28th, Thursday November 29^th,

Tues. December 4^th, Wed. December 5^th, Thursday December 6^th,

Tues. December 11th, Wed. December 12th, Thursday December 13th,

 

Cost for class: $240.00 per student, (that's 24 hours of Artroom, only $10.00 per hour!)


Old Clothes or Smock are strongly recommended

Only registered students can attend the class. No electronic devices.
Cell phones must be turned off and out of sight during class instruction.
Please no snacks, (unless needed for health reasons) Water bottles are welcome