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.                                           

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.)

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.

Colored Pencils

Looking for a HUGE selection of Colored Pencils?

Artists' Mediums Inc. carries Open stock of all the Prismacolor Artist Grade Colored pencils.

We also carry Verithin Colored pencils for those on a budget,

and Col-Erase
Colored pencils, a more erasable pencils for the beginning artist.

 We even have red, white and Black China Markers.

If you are looking for Graphite pencils, click HERE.

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

Spray Paint

We are finally carrying Spray paint!

But why did I wait so long?
I was waiting for the perfect brand!
Plutonium is made in the USA!
It has 3/4 pigment (the opposite of most sprays.

It doesn't flood the object and fill detail -because it is a low volume spray, and you can even spray it up-side-down!

Remember

Do you remember how the Paper racks blocked the light from the windows, and kept it from going all the way throught the store?

They were very pretty with the light shining through them, but the rest of the store was darker because of them.

Then we began to re-arrange,  and you could see that, as we moved from the front to the back with our changes, the light was finally getting access to all the lovely colors.

This way, our creative customers can see the scrumptious color choices in daylight!

Picture Perfect Viewfinder

This amazing little device is a great addition to any artists tool kit.
Take a look at all it's uses!

http://pictureperfectviewfinder.com/

Are you ready for Halloween?

Artists' Mediums has supplies to help.

 Face Paint, Construction Paper, Black, Red and Orange paint in all media!

Ukrainian Eggs Last year:

http://www.wcax.com/story/12218330/sunday-sound-ukrainian-egg-decorating

Final Tag Sale of the SUMMER!

We at Artists Mediums are cleaning out our home studios, as well as the store, for this
Final Tag Sale of the SUMMER!
From Monday August 30th to Friday September 3rd.
(our usual hours of 9-6)
You will find garage sale prices on: big art books, many craft and interior design books, gently used art supplies, LOTS of picture frames, miniature modelling kits, beaded ornament kits, an old wooden mat cutter, Klutz children's kits, Smooth on casting kits, Polymer clays, VHS camera, a great quality 35 mm camera set with lenses, filters and flash, a deluxe unused papermaking kit, and much more!
There will be a lot of FREE stuff, sewing & quilting fabrics, silk flowers, sewing patterns, and even luggage to help transport your art!Lots of art will be at discounted prices, from original art, to prints, even papermache bowls.
There will also be sale prices on select merchandise throughout the store, and some items will drop in price everyday of the tag sale-- until they are sold!

Summertime

Summer is a slow time for us here at Artists' Mediums Inc.

If you are thinking of any large art projects for late summer or for the coming Fall, now is a great time to stop by to get advice from one of our many talented artist/employees here at the store, before we get busy again with Back to School. We have many new products as well as some scrumptious Handmade Papers:
I also wanted to point out that the Portraits and people show is coming down at the end of the Month, actually pick-ups have already begun, so get ready to bring in your art for the "REFLECTIONS" show at the end of the month.

Pastels

Winsor Newton is discontinuing thier line of Soft Pastels.

I am asking all my Pastel customers which Pastel line I should carry.
So far, I hear NUMEROUS answers!
I am waiting until there is a general consensus, (so let me know what you think!) but in the meantime, I thought I'd mention that the

Winsor Newton Pastels are at a 25% discount off of the list price right now,

until they are gone.

ALSO if you haven't heard about the Pan Pastels, I do have some of them in the store,

there are some really wonderful instructional videos on line that you might enjoy.

Click here to see the Pan Pastel videos.

A great selection of Books!

Just wanted to let everyone know that right now we have a great selection of books in stock.