Meet Michelle Myers
Currents Gallery Classes
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Current Class Schedule
CLOSED Make a Game Clock with Ann!, Sat., Nov. 30, 2024, 1pm to 5pm, Instructor Ann Durley
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+ $10 Material Fee
241130- Make your own Game Clock! Create a fun, colorful and special clock using pieces from vintage board games that Ann will provide from her extensive collection. Enjoy this unique experience of working with Ann on your own clock. The class is appropriate for adults and children 10 and older. No tools required. No experience necessary…..just your imagination!
CLOSED Paint Along with Aaron, Sun., Dec., 08, 2024, 10AM to 4PM, Instructor, Aaron Akers
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+ $25 Material Fee
241208 - "Christmas Eve's Eve"
This on-going class is perfect for the person that has always wanted to explore painting without making an investment in supplies. With the specific tools and oil paints provided, each student will be able to create their overy own one-of-a-kind masterpiece! All materials, mediums, and tools will be provided for students to complete their painting. We will have fun and learn how to paint with magic. All levels of experience are welcome. Light snacks and drinks will be provided.
CLOSED Make your own Collage Papers Workshop, Sat., Jan. 11, 2025, 11AM - 3:30PM, Instructor, Deanna White
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+ $20 Materials Fee to Instructor.
250111 - Learn a variety of techniques to create your own COLLAGING PAPERS with Gelli Prints, Citra-solve, inks, acrylic paint, stamps, stencils and other "tricks" on different types of papers. Be ready to experiment and have fun!
This is a Companion Class to "Paper & Paint Collage Workshop".
ADDED Make your own Collage Papers Workshop, Sun., Jan. 12, 2025, 11AM - 3:30PM, Instructor, Deanna White
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+ $20 Materials Fee to Instructor.
250112 - CLASS ADDED BY POPULAR DEMAND. Learn a variety of techniques to create your own COLLAGING PAPERS with Gelli Prints, Citra-solve, inks, acrylic paint, stamps, stencils and other "tricks" on different types of papers. Be ready to experiment and have fun!
This is a Companion Class to "Paper & Paint Collage Workshop".
Alcohol Inks: Exploration and Card Making, Wed., Jan. 15, 2025, 1PM -4PM, Instructor, Patricia McRae
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+ $10 Materials Fee to Instructor.
250115 - Experiment with alcohol inks using various papers and tools. You will see and understand different effects produced by color choice and movement. Learn to use collage to create effects over alcohol inks. A variety of papers, tools and inks will be used to create 4-5 original alcohol ink cards.
Printing & Stitching on Fabric, Sat., Jan. 18, 2025, 9:30AM - 4PM, Instructor, Diana Anderson
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250118 - Learn to create images and mark making to add to your fabric projects. We will work with stencils and a gelli plate to print on fabric, and then learn some basic embroidery stitches to incorporate onto the printed fabric. These techniques will help you embellish your textile creations with images and textures.
CLOSED Paper and Paint Collage Workshop, Sat. & Sun., Jan. 25th & 26th, 2025, 11AM - 3:00PM, Instructor, Deanna White
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+ $25 Materials Fee to Instructor.
250125 - Create a fun and quirky "Still-Life" painting using both COLLAGE elements and ACRYLIC PAINT with texture techniques. Learn about simple drawing, color and composition. Beginners and Intermediate students welcome. Come play with us!
This is a Companion Class to "Make your own Collage Papers Workshop".
Watercolor Pencil Basics Workshop, Sat., Feb. 1, 2025, 10AM -4PM, Instructor, Patty Schmidt
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250201 - Enjoy a delightful day learning how watercolor pencils easily create fine lines and texture in paintings and sketchbooks. With step-by-step instruction learn dry and wet techniques, tonal foundation glazing and toothbrush texture. Create a color chart and do vase painting with your watercolor pencils. All levels of painting experience are welcome!
Life Drawing, Sat., Feb. 8, 2025, 10AM - 12PM, Instructor Margie Williams
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+ $10 Model Fee
250208 - Life drawing is the artistic tradition of drawing the human body from a live model as opposed to drawing from a photograph or other source material. You will have the opportunity to draw from a live model in our classroom. Get instruction and tips that will help you hone your skills at drawing body contours and gestures. Receive a supply list upon registration.
Walking the Line Between Realism and Abstraction, Sat., Feb. 15, 10AM - 4PM, Instructor, Christiane Payton
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Watercolor Vegetable Portraits
250215 - Join Christiane in painting vegetable portraits with a focus on both realism and abstraction. Watercolor lets you achieve vibrant colors and wonderful organic effects because of the fluidity of the medium, which makes it perfect for this subject matter. You will create graphite sketches first and then watercolor as you make a map for a more finished piece. Some drawing and watercolor experience is helpful, but not necessary.
Stenciling Over Collage, Sat., March 1, 2025, 10AM -4PM, Instructor, Patricia McRae
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+ $10 Materials Fee to Instructor.
250301 - Combine collage, stencil and transparent color to create a beautiful piece of art that showcases the original collage and stenciled shapes. Receive a cradled panel and access to a variety of papers. Bring any special papers you would like to include.
The Joy of Sketching, Sat., March 29, 2025, 9:30AM -3:30PM, Instructor, Katy Vigeland
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250329 - Whatever your skill level, there is always something new to explore in sketching. Whether it's different techniques, materials or subject matter, the journey to learn and improve is endless. The key is to embrace the joy of experimentaton without the pressure of comparison or high expectations. Join Katy as she guides you through a variety of engaging exercises both in the classroom and on locaton. Bring a bit of cash to buy a beverage when we sketch on location, and a sack lunch for the classroom.
Check out these great opportunities for a one-on-one Zoom lesson with Kathleen Buck,
an award-winning artist and one of our founding members!
1KB Private Zoom Lesson, "Color Mixing", with Kathleen Buck
An Opportunity
NOT TO BE MISSED!
Currents Gallery's own Kathleen Buck is offering a private lesson in the critical
ART of COLOR MIXING.
Once you have signed up, provided your phone number and email address, Kathleen will contact you to set up a date and time for your private lesson.
Here's how to Zoom: After you've registered, Kathleen will send you an email with the Zoom link. You may be asked to download the Zoom app. You will click on the link at the pre-arranged day and time of the lesson. Zoom will ask you three questions, click "YES" to all.
This class provides the basic skills that will serve you well throughout your
artistic journey!
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2KB Private Zoom Lesson, "Painting with Acrylics", with Kathleen Buck
So Excited to Offer
Another Private Lesson Opportunity!
This class is designed for any skill level. Kathleen will teach the basics of acrylic painting, or help you to hone your painting skills. Once you have signed up, provided your phone number and email address, Kathleen will contact you to set up a date and time to discuss what you are interested in learning, and to set up a time for your private lesson.
Here's how to Zoom: After you've registered, Kathleen will send you an email with the Zoom link. You may be asked to download the Zoom app. You will click on the link at the pre-arranged day and time of the lesson. Zoom will ask you three questions, click "YES" to all.
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Important Messages from our Back Door Studio Coordinator
<> If you are interested in teaching a class or renting the Back Door Studio, contact the gallery today.
<> It is very important to include your Phone Number at checkout. It may be necessary for the gallery to contact you if there's a change in the class schedule.
<> CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
- If a student withdraws from a class more than 1 week before the class begins, a refund, less a processing fee equal to 20% of the class cost, will be paid.
- NO REFUND will be paid if the student withdraws 1 week or less before the class begins.
- In the event that Currents Gallery cancels a class, the Gallery will mail a full refund to the student.
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