Month: September 2018

Classes & Workshops

Posted on September 19, 2018

A new season of Classes and Workshops is upon us! Come join me at the Peterborough school of arts for scratchboard, printmaking and rosin pouring.

Fall Term: Scratchboard I/II

Sundays 1:00 – 4:00pm

$295, members $265.50 + $65 material kit fee

There will be no class on Thanksgiving weekend Oct 7 2018.

This course is designed to teach Scratchboard for a beginner and intermediate student. Develop an understanding of the medium and an ability to create art, using Scratchboard. An emphasis will be placed on the content of the images created as well as skill in mastering techniques. Through out the course there will an exploration in the many usage of lineand medium to create an image.

Course Description:

Scratchboard 1

The course is designed is to teach the techniques of Scratchboard.

Scratchboard 2, 3 and 4

These courses are designed for students who have knowledge of scratchboard. The purpose of these courses is to teach the student how to use different mediums with scratchboard.

Scratchboard 2 is designed for student to learn about copper scratchboard and resin. Combining the two elements together to create a unique image. Faux Etching a different style of Scratching

Scratchboard 3 is designed for students to learn about airbrush and how it relates to scratchboard. Painting and Scratching.

Scratchboard 4. This course is designed for the student to learn about geltransfers and the different mediums that work well with scratchboard.

Scratchboard 5. This course is designed for the student to think in a 3D

fashion… they will be creating a box.

Scratchboard 2,3,4,5 Is designed for a student to work more independently.

Classes Start September 30TH

For more information or registration.

Phone: 705-742-3221

In person : 174A Charlotte Street,Peterborough

http://artschoolptbo.org

Workshop

T-shirt Block Printing with Lisa Martini-Dunk

Oct 21, 1-4 pm

$45, members $40.50, + $10 material fee (T-shirt not included)

Block Printing is one of the oldest types of printmaking, and has been around for thousands of years. Learn the printing process while you create a one of a kind design for your T-shirt. Lisa will lead you through the technique involved to create your own personal stamp that you press onto fabric using fabric ink. Let your imagination run wild as you design and create your very own wearable piece of art.

Scratchboard: Flying Pigs with Lisa Martini-Dunk

Nov 11, 1-4 pm

$45, members $40.50 + $15 material fee

Interested in creating your own scratchboard flying pig masterpiece? Sign up today and Lisa will lead you step by step through her process to create her unique whimsical pigs. This short workshop will allow you to learn simple techniques of Scratchboards while creating a fun playful image for you to show off or use as a great present this holiday season.

Scratchboards are a board that has been compressed with clay and black ink and has a printmaking quality result. Learn about the history of Scratchboards. There will be a discussion on line, texture, light, shadow and colour.

Canvas Tote Block Printing with Lisa Martini-Dunk

Nov 25, 1-4 pm

$45, members $40.50, + $15 material fee

Block Printing is one of the oldest types of printmaking, and has been around for thousands of years. Learn the printing process while you create a one of a kind design for a Canvas Tote Bag. Lisa will lead you through the techniques involved to create your own personal stamp that you press onto fabric using fabric ink. Let your imagination run wild as you design and create your very own wearable piece of art.

Learn to Pour Resin with Lisa Martini-Dunk

Dec 2, 1-4 pm

$45, members $40.50, + $10 material fee

Resin is a fabulous medium to use to make art and protect it. Let Lisa guide you through the process of pouring resin to both protect your painting surfaces but also to show you how to use it in many other applications. This is a workshop that is not to be missed. Bring in a painting 8×10″ that you wish to experiment on. Ideally painting should be done on a birch panel or masonite board.