Winter classes

We've just scheduled a huge selections of classes for January and February...

Give yourself a gift his holiday and enjoy your creativity in 2016!

“Creativity and the Creative Process”

with Instructor Barbara Pafume

Saturday, January 16^th, 2016,

10:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Open to everyone.

$80.00 per student

Registration required by January 10th, 2016

“Vermont in Winter Watercolor class”

 instructor Kathleen Berry Bergeron

Wednesday, January  20th, 2016 

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

Beginner to Intermediate, ages 16+

Required sign up by:  January 13th, 2016 

$85.00 per student, plus materials

“Drawing Perspective”

with Robert Brunelle

Friday, January 22nd

Time: 11:00am-4:00pm

(Register by: Fri. Jan. 15^h)

Intermediate, basic drawing skills required.

Class cost: $50 per student plus materials

Age: 16+

“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.

BASIC WATERCOLOR CLASS WITH KATHLEEN BERRY BERGERON

Basic Watercolor Class with Kathleen Berry Bergeron

Class date:  Saturday, June  27th, 2015 Class time:  10:30am-3:00pm (with a half hour lunch break) Skill Level:  Beginner to Intermediate, ages 16+ Required sign up by:  June 20th, 2015 Class fee:  $85.00 per student (supplies additional)

(Call to sign-up or stop by the store (802)879-1236 or go to

 http://vtmakeart.com/2015/04/25/basic-watercolor-class-with-kathleen-berry-bergeron/  for more info)

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Come and explore the Amazing World of Watercolor. Kathleen will introduce you to materials, techniques and demonstrate all you need to know to get started on a truly rewarding experience. She will guide you through the process and you will leave with a finished piece of your own! Come join the fun!    

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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.                                           

JOURNAL JAM CLASS still time to sign up!

Journal Jam with Gretchin and Kim Gifford
Date:  Saturday, May 2nd
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Registration deadline:  4/25/15
Class cost: $75.00
Age: 10+

Journal Jam is a 3‐hour workshop that combines beginner art and writing exercises to spark creativity, celebrate the documenting of life moments, and inspire us to make our own mark, without fear of failure. The art portion of the workshop demonstrates basic journaling techniques for creating backgrounds on our pages, by covering the paper with color and abstract shapes. The writing portion of the workshop leads the group through a series of writing exercises that encourage jammers to come up with words and phrases to describe life moments, their home, a loved one, or a special object.

Materials list:
-8”x5.5” Spiral bound journal with watercolor paper
-Watercolors, Sharpies, Pencils & pens

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

Winter Clearance

40 -70 % off of Artists Grade oils, Student grade oils, Acrylics, Watercolors,
Paintstiks, even encaustics, and so very much more!

Just a couple days left to get these supplies at below our cost pricing!

Clearance prices EXTENDED with DEEPER discounts through Wednesday February 11th!

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“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.

Winter Clearance Sale

Our Winter Clearance Sale lasts through January 31st! Stop on by for some awesome deals on select oils, acrylics, watercolors and soooo much more. Many items are up to 70% off. Help us make room for NEW products!!

Store Hours for the Holidays 2014

For the latest Updated information visit OUR WEBSITE: www.VTmakeART.com

HOLIDAY HOURS: 
Dec. 24th 9:00-4:00 
Dec. 25th Closed 
Dec. 26th Closed 
Dec. 31st 9:00-3:00 
Jan. 1st Closed 
Jan. 2nd Closed (for inventory)

Chelsea's Holiday Watercolor

Normal hours:
Mon-Fri: 9:00-6:00 
Saturday: 10:00-5:00 
Sunday: Closed 

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.

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