Education

Art Works Downtown provides artistic education with rotating gallery exhibitions, Art Talks and art classes taught by studio artists and other artists.

Baulines Craft Guild presents
WORKSHOPS in STUDIO CRAFT 2010

a workshop series in design and fabrication techniques for metal arts, paper structures, fiber, clay and wood, taught by California's leading fine craft artists

Workshops take place at Art Works Downtown • Studio 26 unless specified
See below for registration
NOTE: Members of Baulines Craft Guild may take Guild sponsored workshops for $50 off the listed price.
Click HERE for more info about membership and Baulines Crafts Guild

June 26-27 (Saturday + Sunday) 10am-4pm
Explore Chasing and Repoussée with Griffe Griffiths
Master metal artist Griffe Griffiths inspires excitement about the medium of copper and bronze and the art of chasing and repoussée (drawing and raising). If you have taken Griffe's introductory class, you will want to continue on and learn more about this ancient technique. New to the medium? You'll learn and enjoy!
Create drawings, symbols, 2d and 3d objects; jewelry furniture fittings, and more. Suitable for beginners and experienced alike. You will alter simple hardware tools to fit the creative purpose.
______• Cost: $275 with materials fee paid to instructor of $50 •_____
______• You will receive copper, a steel bench block, and use of tools and propane torches •_____
______• Limit of 8 participants •_____
______• Registration deadline: June 17 •_ ____

Session 1: July 10 and July 17 (2 Saturdays)
Session 2: July 11 and July 18 (2 Sundays)
Small Objects in Metal Infused Concrete with Grayson Malone
This is a unique exploration of the properties and possibilities of working with concrete. You will learn fundamentals of metal and concrete combination, casting and finishing techniques and become familiar with the tools of the trade. Two class sessions, on two consecutive Saturdays or Sundays, will give you ample opportunity to create a box, a vase, or an oil lamp. Processes involve mold preparation, casting, scraping, grinding, carving, and embellishing with trinkets or found objects. There are more creative possibilities than you can imagine! Guild Master member Grayson Malone is an accomplished sculptor and former contractor who knows her materials! Wear old clothes that you will ruin.
This workshop will be offered in two sessions. choose one to fit your schedule.
______• Cost: $250 with materials fee of $25 paid to instructor •
______• Materials will be enough to create more than one object. Bring found objects to experiment with •
______• Registration deadline: July 1 •

July 17-18 (Saturday + Sunday) 9:30 AM- 4 PM
Paper Structures with Susan Hersey
Creating Art with Paper Pulp
Use reeds, bamboo, twigs, gauze and sprayed paper pulp to explore sculptural forms in paper with Master artist Susan Hersey.
You may embellish your sculpture with fibers, bits of colored fabric, other papers, or paint. Work in Susan's studio: an unusual and beautiful environment in the countryside near Petaluma. Her well-equipped studio has a Hollander beater, tables and plenty of outside workspace to enjoy your day creating with pulp. Recommended for all levels and interests. Wear old clothes so you can enjoy getting wet. Bring a lunch and any embellishments that you would like to use. Susan has a lovely garden to relax in and share your experience of the day.
______• Location: Studio Hersey 1285 San Antonio Road, Petaluma, CA •_____
______• Cost: $200, with materials fee of $15 paid to instructor •_____
______• Limit of 8 participants •_____
___• Registration deadline: July 7 •_____

July 24 (Saturday) 10 AM-4 PM | July 31 (Saturday) 10 AM-12 PM | August 8 (Sunday) 10 AM-12 PM
Carol Wedemeyer teaches Combining Clay with Found Objects
This is a fast moving event that will keep your attention. Only a few tools are needed and it is fun and funny: Carol Wedemeyer, national foot bag champion, is a ceramic sculptor with a wicked sense of humor and an amazing vision. Carol will demonstrate and you will use clay to form basic shapes that make up eyes, nose, and mouth. You will be amazed at how fast figurative realism happens! During 2 subsequent session, you will glaze or burnish your creation and combine with found objects for personal poetic results.
Many great artists have used figurative abstraction in their work, and Carol will share slides. Three session workshop is suitable for all levels. Materials fee to the instructor will cover clay, glazes, paint, and firing fee. This workshop is suitable for all levels.
_____• Cost: $200 plus $20 materials fee •
_____• Limit of 8 participants •
_____• Registration deadline: July 14 •

August 7 (Saturday) 10 AM-4 PM
Plaited Paper and Cane Baskets with Barbara Shapiro
Master member Barbara Shapiro shares her techniques of plaiting with paper and cane to create unique baskets that can form the basis of collage to be embellished with stitching, painting, paper skins, or other surface design techniques with your favorite materials. The resulting small works could be used as holiday gifts, a simple vase, or a container for precious objects. Barbara combines her rich knowledge of historical and ethnic textiles with broad technical experience. She is a much sought after teacher in the Bay Area and nationally. This full day workshop will explore both paper and cane plaiting to create unique personal works.
_____• Cost: $150 +$20 Materials fee to instructor •_____
• Limit of 10 students •_____
• Registration deadline: July 27 •_____

September 18-19 (Saturday + Sunday)
Five Faces in Tapestry with Alex Friedman
Portraits in tapestry are exciting and fun! Alex Friedman introduces you to the fine art of weaving small portraits: pets, friends, family, yourself, imaginary pals. On simple looms, Alex will guide you through an exploration of imagery creating any character that you can imagine or observe in tapestry weaving. Materials provided by instructor. Bring your own frame or table loom, or purchase a copper pipe loom from Alex. Intermediate level weavers encouraged.
______• Location: Alex Friedman Studio, ICB 480 Gate 5 Road, Sausalito •
______• Cost: $250 •
______• Limit of 6 participants •
______• Registration deadline: September 8 •

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Workshops will be cancelled if minimums are not met by ten days prior to workshop. Invite a friend to attend and be sure your choice is available!

Contact Baulines Craft Guild for information and registration:
phone: 415.458.3535 email: director@baulinescraftguild.org
or visit www.baulinescraftguild.org

Click HERE for flyer and registration form