Orcas Island

Open Studio Life Drawing
Dear Artists, Open Studio Life Drawing resumes on January 8 and every Thursday thereafter. We have wonderful models already scheduled up through the first week in May. Our models have been great people, professional, skilled at modeling; we thank them for that. If you can afford a little extra donation for the "donation jar" that would help offset the cost of rent and model remuneration.

We meet at 2pm and start at 2:15, taking a break from 3:30 to 3:45, and continue until 5pm.

A new aspect of the experience: Several artists have requested one long pose per session so that they can create salable figure drawings/paintings. So, the second and fourth (or last) Thursday of each month will be one pose, with a 15 minute warm-up from 2:15 to 2:30 of 2 minute gesture drawings. I hope this works for most of us. I really appreciate all of you coming to support the models and life drawing on Orcas!

Contact Doug at (360)376-7119 or email him at pro-figure-model@hotmail.com for further information.

CAROLINE BUCHANAN will teach Drawing - Orcas

Drawing for the Uncertain Artist on Saturday, February 28th and again on March 7th at the Orcas Island SENIOR CENTER. For those unsure of their drawing skills, Caroline will empower them when they discover that they, too, can draw. She teaches how to coordinate your hand and your eye with contour drawing. You will work with shading and come to understand the problem of changing three-dimensions to two. Caroline has a knack for explaining things clearly and simply. She claims you need only to identify 8 lines to be able to draw a building in perspective. The classes are 9:30 - 4:30 with a half hour break for lunch. Cost is $85. Supplies are available at the Office Cupboard.

Figures in Watercolor is the watercolor class Caroline Buchanan is offering this spring at the Senior Center. It is Friday/Saturday: March 27& 28, April 3-4, 10:30 - 4:00. In the course you learn how to do simple distance figures such as those found walking on a beach or on a crowded street. You learn how to do connected configurations of figures and try some with ink and wash. You will also learn how to paint figures in sunlight and in a landscape. Some experience in watercolor is necessary. If you are very unsure of your drawing skills with figures, it would be wise to take the drawing class offered first. The price for the 4 days is $150. Class is limited to 12 students.

Contact Caroline with any questions: watercolors@rockisland.com, 376-5509 or check her website for examples and more information: www.buchananwatercolors.com. Contact the Senior Center to register: 376-2677.

Watercolor Workshop with CAROLINE BUCHANAN
On May 18 2009, Caroline will be demonstrating the Color of Sunshine at Daniel Smith’s in Seattle (a major focus of the Watercolor Summer).

For more information go you her website http://www.buchananwatercolors.com/ or contact her at either 376-5509 or watercolors@rockisland.com.

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN FOR TWO MASK MAKING WORKSHOPS IN JUNE!
In cooperation with the Orcas Center, the Olga Strawberry Council is holding two workshops on mask making lead by Diane Trapp, a renowned mask maker and talented instructor of the craft. Diane has been making masks for almost 30 years, and her work is seen in stage productions, masked balls, Halloween and dancing on the streets of New Orleans. With the Solstice parade on June 20, and the 4th of July parade right after, opportunities to wear your own custom-created mask are immediate! The 4-day workshop will incorporate making masks from your own facial contours. The 3-day workshop will use wooden heads as mask forms. To see more of Diane’s creations, go to www.illusionarydesigns.com.

One 4-Day Workshop • June 13-16, 2009 • $180 (includes all materials)
One 3-Day Workshop • June 17-19, 2009 • $140 (includes all materials)
Both workshops will be held at the Orcas Center • Limit of 10 participants per workshop. Flier and Registration Form may be downloaded from their web site at http://www.olgastrawberrycouncil.org/workshops-masks.html or call Jan Reid at 376-4956

IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ABOVE ADULT WORKSHOPS, ORCAS CENTER SUMMER THEATER CAMP FEATURES MASK MAKING AND STORYTELLING WITH MASKS FOR CHILDREN!
Children ages 6 and older can sign up for our two-part Summer Theatre Camp extravaganza - mask making and creative storytelling using the masks the children have made. Diane Trapp will be making masks with the children June 22 to 24. Then on June 25 to July 3, Mik Kuhlman from UMO Theatre is going to facilitate the children in creating a story using their masks for a performance on July 3 on Center Stage (which may incorporate adults in masked cameos, from Diane’s other mask making classes with adults.) Orcas Center Summer Camp Tuition: $200.00 per child ages 6 and older, including teens. There are a few partial scholarships available.

June 22 - July 3 (skipping June 28)
June 22-24, 10:00-1:00 (Maskmaking)
June 25-July 3, 9:00-12:00 (Storytelling with Masks)
July 3 performance on Center Stage at 7:30 p.m.
For more information about Summer Camp, contact Deborah Sparks at 360-376-2281 x2 or sparks@orcascenter.org

Artist in Residence Brings Metal Clay Jewelry Excitement to Students.
RENE DEERHEART of Vancouver Island will be teaching two one-day workshops at The Living Room on May 16 & 23, in Bronzclay Introduction and Precious Metal Clay Basics® Jewelry Workshop. Students will create their own one-of-a-kind bronze or fine silver charm, bell, pendant, pin, or pair of earrings. Metal clay is a new, versatile, easy-to-use material that allows just about anyone to make his or her own beautiful, real silver or bronze jewelry in a matter of hours.

Bronze Clay Workshop $50, PMC Workshop $75. Fees include all materials. Look for newspaper ad and posters on island bulletin boards. Pre-registration is strongly suggested due to high interest and limited enrollment. Make checks payable to Susan Osborn and mail to Rene Deerheart % Susan Osborn, Box 35, Eastsound, WA, 98280. For inquiries call 360-376-5180 after May 4th or Rene’s cell phone 250-701-5203.

Rene will also offer Creative Jewelry Classes, 4 Short Stand-Alone Workshops that are Economical and Focused on Specific Topics, $30 each, includes all materials. Dates to be announced (from end of May to end of June)

Making Molds, Texture Sheets, & Stamps
2 hours plus open studio hours and firing Save money. Be original or replicate shapes & forms to embellish your metal clay artwork. Using molding compound or various inexpensive materials, fabricate your collection of texture tools.

Bling – Setting Stones in Metal Clay
2 hours plus open studio and firing Add a bit of sparkle & glitz to your work in metal clay. Heat stable gems are introduced in various ways to your PMC jewelry. 5 gem stones included in class fee.

Charms & Pendants w/Glass & Ceramics 2 hours plus open studio and firing Create bales, bezels, or other ways to incorporate glass or pottery pieces with metal clay. Bring your own glass or ceramic shards or choose from a free wishing well. DVD shown.

MOON GLOW ARTS & CRAFTS in Eastsound
Spring Classes… Call to reserve your spot 376-4994 Monday, May 4; 3:30-5 pm. Friendship Bracelets with Fimo Beads - Boys or girls will enjoy this class. We will be making Fimo beads and exploring the different knots that make the bracelets. Both hemp and embroidery floss will be used. Cost: $15.00 per child. Ages 8 & up.

Saturday, May 9; 2:00-3:30 pm.
Paper Boxes - We will pattern out and decorate paper boxes. Decorating them with various embellishments including flowers and rub-ons. Cost: $15.00 a person. Ages 10 and up.

Saturday, May 23; 2:00-3:30 pm.
Flower Fairies - Very cute fairies made from flowers, wire, and beads. This one is a personal favorite of mine to make! Cost: $15.00 a person. Ages 9 and up. INFORMATION: Call Sarah @ 376-4994