May 14, 2013
by Heidi Rand
May through July Workshops & Classes
Spring and summer – a great time for creativity, learning and inspiration. We’ve gathered a fantastic lineup of expert instructors for a wide variety of classes held at The Village Shops and Galleries’ new classroom. We’re at 10330 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito (between Eureka and Stockton, free on-street parking).
Pre-registration is required for all classes. Contact the instructor to pre-register. Class sizes are limited. A class may be cancelled if the minimum amount of students is not met. Visit The Village Shops and Galleries’ website for complete class descriptions, instructor biographies, and policies. Click here to see all upcoming events, including classes.
INTRO TO CREATIVE SEWING with Tani Martinat
Beginning sewers welcome! Fun, fast introduction to the mechanics of using a regular sewing machine. Please bring your own machine with owner’s manual and accessories. If you don’t have a machine, the instructor can bring one. Sat 5/18 from noon to 4:00 pm. Fee: $50. Email: tani@TaniMartinat.com
UPCYCLED PLASTIC BAG TOTES with Karen Morita
Don’t throw your plastic bags into landfill! Learn how to transform grocery plastic bags into a reusable strong tote bag. Learn to cut the bags, connect them to one another, and use basic crochet stitches to create tote bags & small change purses. Sun 5/19 or Thurs 5/23 or Thurs 6/6 or Sun 6/9: from 1 pm to 4 pm. Fee: $50. Call Karen at (510) 525-8614
INTRO TO LEFT-HANDED CALLIGRAPHY with Douglas F. Jones
Learn four different techniques for writing the classic italic script. Series of 4 classes, take any or all. (1) Right-handed: use right -hand stroke sequence: Sat 5/25 from noon to 2 pm; (2) Sideway method: write with a more natural flow by turning the page to 90 degrees, allows for beautiful flourishes: Weds 6/5 from 4:00 to 6 pm; (3) The typical “hook”, using left-hand stroke sequence, with letters written from left to right & backwards: Weds 6/19 from 4:00 to 6 pm; (4) The upside-down technique: requires letters to be formed upside-down, allowing the creation of graceful flourishes: Sat 6/22 from noon to 2:00 pm. Fee: $20 or $90 for all four. Email: dfjones23@att.net
PHOTO ART : ALTERED IMAGERY WORKSHOP with Heidi Rand
Learn to transform your photographs into works of art with different software programs , techniques, and methods. Enhance your original photos to achieve unique and artistic effects. Sun 5/26 from noon to 3:30 pm. Fee: $50 Email: HeidiRand@gmail.com
THE ART OF THE CLOTH DOLL with Deborah Tanaka
Learn to cut, sew and assemble selected doll bodies and embellish them with flair creating a one-of-a-kind 3-dimensional soft figure for exhibit or play. Using fabrics, trim, buttons, flowers, thread, wool and felt, you will express yourself through the 3-D soft figure. Students 12 years and older. Sun 6/2 or 6/16 or 6/23 or 6/30: from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm.Fee: $60 + $25 materials fee. $25 due upon registration; registration required 2 weeks in advance of workshop Email: deborahtanaka@ymail.com
EXPRESSIVE WATERCOLOR PAINTING with Yuvak Tuladhar
Series of four classes. Yuvak will show you how to paint watercolor with the combination of free flowing transparent and more controlled opaque watercolor methods. Beyond teaching the techniques, he will inspire you to learn more and excel. Students 13 years or older. Fri 6/7 & 6/14 & 6/21 & 62/8: from noon to 4 pm. Fee: $140 for four classes. Email: yuvakt@gmail.com
HANDMADE JEWELRY WITH YOUR INKJET PRINTER with Heidi Rand
Learn to make personalized jewelry with your own images, designs, or artwork. We will explore techniques to create unique earrings, necklaces, bracelets and pins from paper, fabric, and lutradur that you print on your inkjet printer. Sat 6/8 from noon to 3:30 pm. Fee: $40 plus materials. Email: HeidiRand@gmail.com
PAINTING WITH KIDS with Grace Taormina
Paint a flower or butterfly on a 12″x12″ canvas using acrylic paints. Lean how to use different types of paint brushes and try a variety of paint techniques. Bring an apron or old t-shirt to protect your clothing. All materials provided. Ages 7 to 17. Wed 6/12 or Thurs 6/13 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Fee: $35. Email: Grace.Taormina@gmail.com
POLYMER CLAY PENDANTS with Grace Taormina
Create beautifully detailed pendants using art stamps and polymer clay. We will experiment with a variety of materials such as mica powders and paints to enhance the detailing of your pendants. Use these pendants to make jewelry or to enhance other mixed media projects. All materials provided. Wed 6/12 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Fee: $50. Email: Grace.Taormina@gmail.com
ALTERED ART BOOKS with Grace Taormina
Alter an old board book with an array of mixed media techniques to create a one of a kind art book. Learn how to age, crackle, colorize, texturize, stamp and stencil papers. All materials provided. Thurs 6/13 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Fee: $40. Email: Grace.Taormina@gmail.com
SELL YOUR ART ON ZAZZLE.COM with Heidi Rand
Learn to sell your artwork and designs on Ipod cases, jewelry, skateboards, home decor, postage stamps, and hundreds of other products! In this hands-on workshop, Heidi will guide you through the steps to open your own store on Zazzle, upload a set of your images, and create at least five different products. Expert tips to design your products, write descriptions, maximize your profits, and use free social media tools to market your store. Sat 6/29 from noon to 3:00 pm. Fee: $45. Email: HeidiRand@gmail.com
EXPLORING LUTRADUR with Heidi Rand
Learn to create unique art with this exciting new product that combines the best qualities of fabric and paper. Lutradur looks, feels and folds like translucent paper and doesn’t tear or fray. It’s the perfect medium for a wide variety of mixed media art, crafting, and sewing. Sun 7/7 from noon to 3:00 pm. Fee: $40 plus materials. Email: HeidiRand@gmail.com
Are you interested in teaching? We’re always adding new instructors, just email HeidiRand@gmail.com
Misho Gallery would like to invite you the opening Reception of “Forward” Friday, May 17th, 5-9pm
As San Francisco prepares for artMARKET and ARTPAD week, Misho Gallery springs “FORWARD” with an exhibition showcasing some of Bay Area exceptional artists. Follow these artists, as they present their perception of “FORWARD” with their paintings, mixed media and photography. Experience the emotional ties from whispering stillness to the explosive colors of textures and strokes from each artist. Artists will be present at Opening Reception to relate their stories and to share their concepts and process toward their works.
