When you see a beautiful landscape, do you perceive it with your eyes only? Is it purely visual? What about the broader context? Imagine if we learn to communicate this context through fearless painting. Imagine confidently showing us what you see in the subject matter. Carla's workshop is designed to teach you the fundamentals that […]
What makes a woodcut such a fascinating way to represent the natural world? Find out in this workshop that explores the many dynamic connections between landscape and the physical process of carving a wood block. Reductive woodcuts are unique in their spontaneity and finality because of the ephemeral nature of the process. Students will learn […]
Watercolor is the perfect medium to use for painting water and reflections. Because of its transparency it allows us to create effects that other mediums cannot. Students will learn about colors to use for painting reflections, when to add colors for soft and lost edges, still water reflections, broken water reflections, and painting rocks underneath […]
Gain the tools to make a color palette from naturally-sourced pigments and make a series of artwork with wax resists on paper by creating several different natural dye baths. Students will learn about the fascinating history of natural pigments and how they relate to many cultures worldwide, ways to ethically source and procure pigments from […]
Monotype through Drawing demonstrates trace monotype, which allows an artist to explore the specific vocabulary of drawing while making one-of-a-kind prints. Done most effectively on dry Asian paper, trace monotype can stand on its own or be used as the beginnings of collages, mixed media works, and printstallation. Trace monotype is portable and invites possibilities […]
Develop and refine your observational drawing practice through close examination and drawing of a variety of wild specimens right in Grand Marais. During walking visits to nearby nature sites such as Artists’ Point, Sweethearts’ Bluff and the Wildflower Sanctuary we will engage in the opportunity to create studies varying from timed observational contour drawings to […]
Learn innovative ways of using Pan Pastels with stick pastels and mixed media. Dawn will demonstrate most of the techniques presented in her book, Pastel Innovations (2017), and share recent approaches she’s developed since the book was published. Short and plentiful demonstrations, followed by exploration and sharing create an atmosphere of playfulness and creativity for […]
As part of the Art Colony's 2024 theme of Art + Embodiment, we have partnered with Cook County Care Partners to look at the Art of Health under the topic of Memory Care. Care Partners Memory Café is a casual, once-a-month gathering for people experiencing dementia and the family and friends who care for them. […]
As part of the Art Colony's 2024 theme of Art + Embodiment, we have partnered with Cook County Care Partners to look at the Art of Health under the topic of Memory Care. This session is open to anyone who finds themselves in a caregiving role, whether that be a direct role or you have […]
As part of the Art Colony’s 2024 theme of Art + Embodiment, we have partnered with Cook County Care Partners to look at the Art of Health under the topic of Memory Care. This experiential-based hands on workshop invites any area practitioners working in healthcare and caregiving spaces to explore personal resilience and strength. Whether […]
Have fun interpreting North Shore landscapes using ink, color, and absorbent Chinese xuan paper. Class will focus on composition and contemporary interpretations of landscapes using traditional brushwork plus experimental techniques. Using absorbent papers and both transparent and opaque colors, we will pour and splash ink to create dramatic North Shore vistas. Format includes demonstrations, individual […]
Students will work with images of favorite plants, patterns, objects and colors as inspiration to create a still-life inspired artwork. We will explore fundamentals of composition, scale, values and color theory. Teresa will give a series of demos at each stage to show material, paint and collage techniques. There will be plenty of time to […]