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Public Lectures & Programs
Arctic Travelogue
Sunday,
June 15, 2008, 4:00 pm
Sunday, August 17, 2008, 4:00 pm
The Dennos Museum Center is sponsoring a tour of the Canadian Arctic in
August or September 2009 in partnership with Adventure Canada Tours. Tarnow
has traveled to the Arctic twice with Adventure Canada: "My trips
with Adventure Canada were incredible. I met many Inuit Artists and saw
so much Canadian wildlife including polar bears, walrus, whales and birds."
The trips include a resource team made up of Inuit artists and scholars,
botanists, biologists, photographers, geologists and more. This is more
than just a cruise, it is a complete educational experience. For more
information on the trip contact Terry Tarnow, (231) 995-1587 or ttarnow@nmc.edu.
Appraisal Day
Saturday,
August 16, 2008, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Local art appraiser Don Butkovich will be at the Museum to verbally appraise
your hidden treasures! Each person can bring a maximum of two items. The
proceeds from a $5 fee per artwork will generously be donated to the Dennos
Museum Center's museum programming fund. Reservations required, call (231)
995-1573 to reserve a time slot.
Quilting Workshops
This September the Dennos Museum Center will host the exhibition Twelve
Voices, juried by Penny McMorris and organized by Studio Art Quilt Associates,
Inc. (SAQA). This exhibit explores the artistry and variety of contemporary
art quilts. The Dennos will offer several workshops in association with
this exhibit, focusing on collage and fabric design techniques. To register
call (231) 995-1029 or email dbolander@nmc.edu. A full refund is available
up to 30 days prior to the workshop, 50% refund two weeks prior to the
workshop, no refund within the last two weeks of the workshop. Registration
begins July 1, 2008, payment is due when registering.
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Saturday, September 13, 2008 Collage: Haiku as Inspiration with Judith Content Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Cost: $80 for members/$90 for non-members, plus a $25 material fee to be paid to the instructor the day of the class This workshop will begin with the opportunity to explore an array of surface design techniques effective for collage. We will work with walnut ink, wax and watercolors and acrylic paints in combination with surface resists creating rich, beautiful and original papers. These techniques would also be effective on cloth for future projects. The workshop will also include an introduction to the art of Japanese haiku. Within 17 (or fewer) syllables, haiku poets express a world of emotions: humor, joy, loss, anticipation, loneliness, and fulfillment. Haiku also have a beginning, middle, and an end which often comes with a twist, a surprise, a new image or idea. Because haiku often have several meanings and demand a measure of active participation on the part of the reader, this stimulates uniquely individual interpretations of haiku. As a unique canvas for collage, students will be working with small wooden sake boxes. When working with the box in three dimensions, the possibilities are endless in expressing the nuances of a haiku. |
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Saturday, September 27, 2008 Fabric Collage Angel with Kathie Briggs Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Cost: $45 for members/$55 for non-members, plus a $15 material fee to be paid to the instructor the day of the class Create a lovely angel doll that you will collage with favorite fabric images. Her wings are quilted and can be adorned with lace or beaded trim. We'll use a rubber stamp to begin her face and then use colored pens and pencils to create a face that will be uniquely yours. She's 20" tall and can be made as a pillow, a wall hanging, or a freestanding doll. No doll making experience necessary, good beginner project. www.kathiebriggs.com |
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Saturday, November 15 Silk Fusion with Desiree Vaughnn Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Cost: $45 for members/$55 for non-members, plus a $25 material fee to be paid to the instructor the day of the class Learn to make silk paper and discover its amazing uses. It can be dyed, molded, cut, sewn, and embellished. Turned into purses, vessels, book covers or stand alone works of art. In this class you will learn about the silk, what to use and how to dye it. Most of the day will be spent making the silk paper with time to share examples and ideas of what you can do with it at home. www.desireevaughn.com |
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Saturday, October 4, 2008 Silk Scarves with Terry Tarnow Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Cost: $45 for members/$55 for non-members, plus a $30 material fee to be paid to the instructor the day of the class Enjoy a unique art experience as you create art to wear! You will learn various painting and surface design techniques and complete four finished scarves. Begin by painting a scarf and then add to the design using stencils, stamps, silk screens and shibori (tie dye). Wear old clothes, bring 2 old towels, 2 plastic bags, rubber gloves, and your creative spirit. |