Even more Classes

Walnut Ink Techniques

Instructor:  Kristin Richland

_{Class date:  Thursday, January 28th, 2016}

_{10:00 am - 12:00 noon}

Skill level/age:  Beginner to intermediate, age 12+

Sign up deadline:  Friday, Jan 22nd

Fee:  $45 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.

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Figure Drawing Class

with Robert Brunelle

Date: Friday, January 29th

Time: 11:00am-4:00pm

(Register by: Jan 22nd⁾

Intermediate, basic drawing skills required.

Class cost: $50 per student plus materials

Age: 16+

You may find Robert’s artwork at: www.mrbrunelle.com

Topics covered would be: proportions of the human face and figure, gender and age differences in faces, various poses, anatomy, drawing animals using basic shapes, developing shadows for faces and figures using charcoal, and drawing portraits.

For a complete list of the 15 classes on tap between now and the end of February, please visit http://vtmakeart.com/events-2/

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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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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!!

“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

Kathleen Bergeron's Watercolor on Golden Absorbent Ground

(I love to see the projects our wonderful customers create,

so I was thrilled to see this piece brought into the store. -c)

Kathleen Bergeron stopped by to show us a wonderful piece she is just about to varnish.  It can act as an architectural detail even though it's painted in Watercolor!

Kathleen wanted to keep a wet, loose look, and she's achieved it in this bright and cheerful piece which she will have over a door. Golden's Absorbant Ground makes it possible to create a pourous surface to hold watercolor on just about any surface you can imagine. Thank you Kathleen!

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.

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.

Travel Easels

Painting outdoors in Vermont's wonderful Summer will be a nice change of pace!

New Stonehenge Colors in Stock!

New Lennox Printing Paper



New Stonehenge Polar White










New Stonehenge Kraft
New Stonehenge Steel Grey

New Stonehenge Pale Blue



I haven't ever tried the Lennox.
But I have loved Stonehenge Paper for a couple of decades.
In all this time, I have seen this fine soft cotton paper used  in printing, Paper cutting, and drawing.
I've even seen it embossed up to 1/4 of an inch thick!

Monoprint on Stonehenge Paper with Grape leaves by Chelsea Lindner

 It is my paper of choice for block printing and Monoprinting.
Personally I am excited to have several new colors available for my next printing project.

Trying to find just the right brush?

We have two new racks of brushes.

Watercolor Brushes, and Miniature Brushes.
(Miniature brushes are ALL only $3.95 each!!!)

A New line of mini brushes

Watercolor brushes

Grey Matters Paper Palette

Along with all the other white palletes, we also have a few:

More Cool Erasers

 I love it when we can bring in something new that makes our customers smile!

  
Yes, they really are erasers!

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.



A great New Product for Dye!

Color Magnet™

Color Magnet™ is a dye attractant that magically attracts more dye where it is applied. Use it in combination with any color, or type, of Jacquard dye. It doesn’t stiffen fabric, so the two-toned result is perfectly soft.

Color Magnet™ for Screen Printing
This thicker formulation of Color Magnet™ was made specifically for screen printing. It can also be used for stamping or stenciling. Size 16 fl oz/.47 L
Instructions:
Apply Color Magnet™ directly from jar to fabric by screen printing, stamping or stenciling. Let dry thoroughly. Drying can be aided by the use of a hair dryer. Dye according to dye package instructions. Color Magnet™ will attract more dye where it has been applied.
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Color Magnet™ Pen
This more liquid formula of Color Magnet™, presented in a convenient pen, is perfect for personalizing designs by drawing, stamping or stenciling.
Size 45 ml
Instructions:
Shake well and apply by drawing, stamping or stenciling. Let dry thoroughly. Drying can be aided by the use of a hair dryer. Dye according to dye package instructions. Color Magnet™ will attract more dye where it has been applied.
- Click here for a short video showing how Color Magnet™ works!

Mustache Erasers

Mustache Erasers

Is this silly?Or is it a drawing supply?

Well, either way, they certainly are affordable, and fun!

Big Canvases

On Facebook, Krisitn wrote:
"Some nice new BIG CANVASES just arrived, come 'n get 'em!"
I just wanted to show you how big.-chels

Custom Framing

Have you seen what Framing Magic Kristin can do with your art?

Here is an example of some stamps that were brought into the store...

they ARE really cool.

But after Kristin is done with them, they are safe, secure, protected, preserved, and look GREAT!

Handmade Papers

Artists' Mediums Inc. carries a continually changing variety of handmade papers, some printed, some marbles, some including flower petals. We have a  book of even more paper samples that we can get as special orders.

We have a great selection right now, including Marbled paper, but we are ordering more soon!