“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.

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

‘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

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: GWENDOLYN EVANS

We are excited to announce our first Artist in Residence: Gwendolyn Evans. She will be creating art here at Artists’ Mediums over the course of several afternoons (dates below). This is a great opportunity to see her artistic process first hand and ask any questions you may have. 

Gwendolyn Evans is an artist and muse who happens to be blind.

 In 1996, Gwendolyn was introduced to the world of polymer clay and with no prior artistic experience she began creating sculptures of goddesses.  Since that time, Gwendolyn has exhibited her work in a number of galleries and exhibits, including the juried “Engage” exhibit produced by VSA Vermont. Gwendolyn’s artwork is inspired by nature and spirit. It is mixed media work in clay, paper and acrylics featuring brilliant color and textures.  It is most often whimsical and impressionistic.  She enjoys sharing her artistic insight into the creative process and engaging in conversation about how she creates art without having sight.  Stop by and visit…

May 16th, 19th and 20th.

(1:00-5:00 PM each day)

Solitary Communion

Under Water View

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.

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

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.)

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.

Auto Air Airbrush colors in stock

 We have a good selection of Auto Air Airbrush colors in stock at the moment, stop by if you need some nice bright colors to put through your airbrush!

Cleaning Brushes

Cleaning Brushes


Never rest brushes on their hairs. Always leave them flat or with the hairs upright. Keep brushes clean during the painting session and give them a thorough cleaning after the session. For water-based paints, switch back and forth between rinsing out with tap water and mildly soaped water. For oil and alkyd paints, use mineral spirits or turpentine in the same manner and finish up with mild soap or brush cleaner and water. Always reshape the brush when work is complete.

Here’s a tip for cleaning really big brushes often used in oil painting. Place an old wire colander in a gallon plastic ice cream bucket. Next, place both in a taller bucket with a lid. Fill the gallon bucket with paint thinner to cover the bristles. Swirl the brushes against the colander and then wipe off the excess with a rag. The big bucket catches any splashes.

Remember that solvents are toxic and should be disposed of as hazardous wastes.

Tie dye & great gifts

There's still time this summer to do some tie dying.

(For the record: My favorite baby gift is a set of tie dyed onesies..it costs next to nothing, but a bit of  enjoyable creative time...and besides they don't show stains. -chels)

Colorado Pine Soap

We have a new product for cleaning paint from your hands after a long day at the easel....Colorado Pine Soap!
A gentle, but powerful hand cleaner that is biodegradable and forest friendly.

Screen printing!

We have the largest selection of Screen printing supplies in Vermont.
Newly re-stocked!

Including Squeegies, and inks for Fabrics.

We even have Fluorescent and Glo Screen printing Inks.

Glass cleaner.

Perhaps you've seen these little packages here at the store, and are wondering what they are...

A great new glass and plastic cleaner!

 

We will be closed for the 4th of July!

Just a heads up -Artists Mediums will be Closing Early -

 at 3 .pm on Tuesday July 3rd,

 and CLOSED for the whole day on the 4th of July

 to Celebrate Independence day!

We hope you all enjoy a safe and wonderful Holiday!

We will be back to normal hours on Thursday.

(Our normal hours are: Mon.- Fri. 9-6 and Saturday 10-5.)

Artists Mediums 25th Anniversary

I want to make sure everyone is invited! 
Let us thank you for these wonderful inspiring years!

Everyone will have the chance to enter to win all kinds of art prizes*
 as well as enjoy snacks and treats with us and our customer, artist friends.
Join us Thursday, Friday and Saturday May 17th, 18th and 19th to celebrate our 25th anniversary of helping people make art!

Other Treats include incredible savings on great items.
We can't wait to see everyone of you!

Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat. 10-5 www.artistsmediums.com (802)-879-1236

*Prizes include:

FREE gift package to the first 30 customers who make purchases made at the store on each of the three days!

FREE MAKE ART Stickers, MAKE ART Buttons While Supplies Last.

(entries will be accepted all three days so you can all participate!)

Everyone can enter to win:

Golden Acrylic 8 color Paint Mixing Sets,

Golden "Raw Java" Coffee Mug

MCS Silver wooden Frame for 4x6 Photo

Up to $250. off of one frame from Larson Juhl

Williamsburg Oil Paint t-shirts

Williamsburg Oil Paint mini sample sets



Art book Reference Library

Come sit in our cozy seating area and take advantage of Artists' Mediums Inc.'s reference library. 
Our customers are welcome to stop by to read and enjoy the many art books that Chelsea brought into the store from her personal library.

Several other artists have begun to bring in old art books they aren't reading that you can also read these at your leisure here in the store. 

Dover Coloring Books

Unique and sometimes even quite lovely Coloring books are back in stock.

We change up our orders every time we place them to allow the widest variety possible.

Come see our constantly changing selection.