Call the Center for information, 865-482-1441, about our latest workshop offerings or to pre-register for workshops. If you would like to register for a workshop on-line, simply use the Contact Us link above to email the Art Center for your classes. PLEASE read our education policy for information on tuition, deposits, refunds, etc.
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| Concrete Sculpture for the Garden |
Instructors: Pearlie Rivas and George Kidd
August 6 & 13, Wednesday evenings, 6:30—9:30 PM
Tuition: $65, $50 members
Materials fee: $15
Produce your own garden creations. Mold hyper-tufa pots for planting and sculpt concrete leaves for small birdfeeders or garden ornaments. An introduction to carving concrete, we will cast a form in the morning to carve in the afternoon. All supplies included in fee. Bring your own tools if desired.
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| Printmaking Sampler with multiple instructors |
Instructor: Multiple Artists
Saturday, August 9, 9 AM - 4 PM
Tuition: $75, $60 members
Materials fee: $20
Experience four types of the printmaking process in one day. Students will see demonstrations in creating plates for etching and pull a print from the press, cut a linoleum block print and print from it, set up a design for collograph and print, and see silk screen demonstrated and print one. Find out if printmaking is right for you while making four samples to take home. Class is limited in size, register earlier.
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| Raku Glazes and Kiln Technique |
Instructor: Steven Forbes-deSoule
August 16 & 17, 2008 from 9 AM — 4 PM
Tuition: $225, $200 members
Demonstration of all phases of creation of raku work - throwing; discussion of surface types, glaze composition and mixing; and lead students through a raku firing. Mr. Forbes will also demonstrate his new technique of melting stained glass and glass rods to create his "halo/opal" glaze process. Hands-on participation of students. Using 3 to 5 of their bisqued pieces, students will be led through the firing process during the second day. Discussion of glaze composition for desired effects, prepartation of the glaze, application, and kiln techniques will be included.
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| Professional Artist Development Series: The Business of Art |
Instructor: Victoria Boone
August 23, 2008 - 1 - 3:30 PM
Tuition: $60, $50 members
A primer for working with galleries including: finding galleries that will be most likely to represent you; how to read a contract; how to negotiate a contract; copyright issues; royalties; pricing; sales invoices and contracts; and letters of agreement. Other information will include hotlines for legal issues; the difference between artist statements and bios; and City, County, and Statewide opportunities. “Open Show” entry will be available from 12 - 1 PM for participants.
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| Dichroic Glass for Jewelry |
Instructor: Ruth Prince
September 6, 10 AM - 3 PM
Tuition: $60, $50 members
Materials fee: $25
Create dazzling dichroic fused glass for pendants, earrings, or other jewelry applications. Learn to cut glass and layer to create your desired effect. Pieces will be fired overnight and will be available to be picked up at a later date. Each student will make 3 or 4 pieces in the class.
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| Understanding the Color Green- Mini Workshop |
Instructor: Diann Lewis-Bishop
Moved to New Date!!
September 20, 9 AM - 4 PM
Tuition: $60, $50 members
This class will be a comprehensive study of the color green. The instructor will address how to avoid the picture postcard greens and the dreaded mud in your still-life’s and landscapes. Through color selection and layering, use of glazing techniques, and recognition of the effect of atmospheric light, students will build skills to effectively recreate realistic color.
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| Coiled Wire Jewelry |
Instructor: Karen Yearwood
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Watch the next newsletter for tuition and time.
Techniques and tips for coiled wire jewelry and decorative applications for other jewelry forms.
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| Watercolor for Beginners |
Instructor: Diann Lewis-Bishop
October 11 & 12, 2008
9 AM—4 PM both days
Tuition: $120, $100 members
For students who want to learn the basics of handling watercolor, this class will cover all the necessary steps from preparing your paper to paint (by stretching) through the completion of two paintings. Cornerstones of technique like wet on wet and wet on dry, color mixing, washes, and brush selection and use will be covered. Go from just playing with paint to seeing results you intend.
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Steven Forbes de Soule
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Open Studios
We have periodic open studios (no instructor) for jewelry, printing, painting, and drawing. Art Center members are welcome to attend!
For a schedule, see our Art Center Calendar.
201 Badger Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 482-1441
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The Oak Ridge Art Center is open to the public seven days a week.
Admission is free, but donations are very welcome.
Hours:
Tuesday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday–Monday: 1–4 p.m.
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