This class is for experienced students looking to go the next steps in wheel throwing while continuing to build on their foundational knowledge. Students will receive individualized instruction to help hone their wheel-throwing skills and participate in a series of activities designed to spark the creative process and develop their unique style in their finished […]
Oftentimes when painting en plein air, it is all too easy to over-analyze and waste time as the desired light effect slips away, leaving us with an incomplete study. By […]
This beginner-friendly course will cover the basics of woodcut printmaking. Beginner students will be fully supported throughout the design and printing process, while intermediate students can work at their own pace and enjoy supported studio time. Students will learn to introduce multiple colors within a design, including reduction, stencils, and gradients. Each student will create […]
Gain a basic foundation of oil painting as Paula covers all of the fundamental tools of the trade from color to design. Along with a variety of hands-on exercises, students […]
Discover more of your artistic voice and refine technical skill by building on your foundational knowledge of oil painting. Paula will go more in-depth on color theory, putting a special […]
In this painting intensive, artists will create a series of abstract paintings inspired by visual studies, personal narratives, and elements of the North Shore landscape. Daily warm-up exercises and group exchange encourage new ways of seeing, with emphasis on interpreting color, form, light, texture, sound, and movement, in order to create a sense of place […]
David’s teaching philosophy is tied to his belief that each artist is unique, and therefore the challenge is to help students generate their internal voice so they can achieve their greatest artistic potential. Students will work in their medium of choice and benefit from one-to-one instruction and critique, along with times of group critique. Prerequisite: […]
Join Nick Wroblewski, Duluth-based printmaker, for four days of carving and printing explorations while investigating the methods of relief woodblock printmaking. Techniques covered include transfer, carving, reduction, and multiblock methods; simplifying the world of layers; reverse imagery; registration; and printing. Also included are guided discussions on imagery, abstraction, and conceptual intent. There will be good […]
Sumi-e is a Japanese word that means "ink picture." Learn to paint the sumi-e way using ink, Chinese painting colors, rice paper, and bamboo brushes. Students will paint Minnesota subjects while learning the basic brushstrokes and techniques of the art form. And, since June 21 is the strawberry full moon, the moon will also appear […]
Ernest will share his approach to making pottery influenced by architecture and landscape. Using the potter’s wheel as a starting point, he will share techniques for altering the thrown form, including paddling, faceting, and cutting. Demonstrations will introduce cups, plates, baskets, and throwing larger vessels. Students will be introduced to finishing ideas such as slip […]
Explore the foundation of watercolor techniques to create a small series of watercolor paintings inspired by the majestic scenery and natural elements found in Grand Marais. Students will work from photos and each day will begin with practice and guided experimentation using techniques such as washes, dry brush, color layering, and resists. We will also […]
Paper mache is an exciting and sometimes overlooked medium that embodies fascinating ideas about craft, preciousness, ephemerality, and play. This class explores a range of paper mache materials, techniques, and presents historical and contemporary examples of artists working with the medium. Students will use wire, paper, canvas, and acrylic paint to create three-dimensional artworks that […]