Currents Gallery Classes

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HEY ARTISTS!
Mark your Calendars!
Claudia Herber of Currents Gallery
invites you to
JUST SHOW UP!
1:30 to 4ish

Bring your paints, fibers & needles & threads, papers, gourds, whatever you're working on and CREATE art, friendships, community and FUN!

in the BACK DOOR STUDIO!

 

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Current Class Schedule

Watercolor Techniques, Thurs: April 2, 9, 23 & 30, 1:30 - 4:30pm, Instructor Michelle Myers

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260402 - Throughout this 4-week course you will follow along as we create beautiful paintings step-by-step.  Classes will cover basic watercolor techniques such as color mingling, mixing, glazing, pouring, spattering, and using sponges, etc. This course is designed to introduce new techniques and is suitable for both beginners snd those looking to expand their skills.  By the end of the course, you will have created beautiful watercolor paintings and gained confidence in a variety of techniques. 

CANCELED - Salty Watercolor Textures, Sat., April 4, 10am - 4pm, Instructor, Patty Schmidt

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260404 - Paint the GLOW of sun on a geranium in a clay pot with step-by-step instruction in ths fun watercolor workshop! Learn a new transfer technique for painting the dark and light leaf patterns.  With wet into wet dots of color, paint the soft impression of flower shapes.  Create fabulous textures with a variety of salts for a wonderful background. All levels of experience are welcome!  Supply list & instructions emailed upon registration. 

Paint Along with Aaron, Sun., April 12, 10am-4pm, Instructor Aaron Akers

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+ $30 Materials Fee
260412 -  "Country Road" - Paint beautiful scenes while learning the techniques of wet-on-wet oil painting.  All materials & tools provided.

Drawing 102, 5 Week Workshop, Mon., Apr. 13, 27, May 4, 11, 18, from 1pm to 4 pm., Instructor Janet Hickok

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260413 - Continued Drawing Skills - During this 5-week continuing workshop, learn more about the basics of drawing using graphite to render sketches, draw landscapes, architecture and the basics of perspective.  Lots of tips on proper tools.  This class is best for beginners to intermediate level.  Some drawing experience is helpful.   

Cuff Bracelet and Pin class, Fri., Apr. 17, 12:30PM - 4:30PM, Instructor Eileen Dowty

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260417 - Using re-purposed fabric scraps, beads, fancy stitching and more you will create a fashion statement cuff bracelet and/or pin.  Dazzle your friends and family with your new ornament!  Instructor will provide fabric, buttons & ribbon.  Students should bring scissors, needles and a selection of floss (and/or pearl cotton) in colors of your choice.  If you wish to incorporate found objects, beads etc., please bring them as well.

Brushwork & Texture in Watercolor, Fri., Apr. 24, 1pm to 4pm, Instructor Christine Joy Swanson

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260424 - A fantastic option for Beginning & Intermediate artists!  In this class we will explore painting textures with watercolors.  Beginners will learn the basics, and the experienced artists will work on refining their skills.  We will experiment with texture- making materials like salt, unusual brushes, blade scratching, dry-brush, resist mediums and more. We will create & complete a small simple landscape painting on this day.  

Watercolor Batik Workshop, Fri, Sat, Sun, May 1, 2, 3, 10AM - 4PM, Instructor Kristie Mooney

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+ $25 Materials Fee
260506 - Explore the vibrant world of watercolor through this introduction to batik technique.  Blend melted wax and watercolor to unlock a stunning texured effect.  Create a truly unique piece of art!

Pom Pom Mobile, Wed., May 6, 10AM - 2PM, Instructor Kristine Berg

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260506 - This fun fiber art project is inspired by Polish Pajaki.  The finished mobile made with fiber scraps yarn hoops & paper straws, will cheer up any corner and can add charm to festive occasions. There will be a lunch break.

Let’s Paint Spring Flowers, Wed., May 14, 1pm to 4pm, Instructor Christine Joy Swanson

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260514 - This new watercolor class is perfect for first time and intermediate painters, as we focus on color theory through painting flowers in watercolors. We will practice mixing & layering colors, & creating smooth color gradations within flower petals.  We will work together on many strategies that make the process easy and enjoyable.  Christine looks forard to painting with you!

Paint Along with Aaron, Sun., May 17, 10am-4pm, Instructor Aaron Akers

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+ $30 Materials Fee
260412 -  Paint beautiful scenes while learning the techniques of wet-on-wet oil painting.  All materials & tools provided.

Sketching A Beach Bungalow, Sat., May 23, 10am - 4pm, Instructor, Patty Schmidt

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260523 - Warm up your sketchbook skills for the summer by drawing a Beach Bungalow house with a variety of black ink pen lines and textures. With step-by-step instruction have fun drawing various pen lines to complete the house plus learn more about drawing landscape foliage. Then enjoy adding your own personal touches to your drawing. Create a reference watercolor pencil chart and learn how beautifully watercolor pencils add color washes and splatter texture to ink drawings.  All levels of drawing & painting experience are welcome!     Supply list & instructions emailed upon registration. 

Fantasy Underwater Seascape, Sat. & Sun., May 30 & 31, 10am to 3pm, Instructor Eileen Dowty

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+ $30 Materials Fee
260530 - Ready for a virtual vacation?  Join us to create coral reef-inspired Fantasy Seascapes.  Choose bright colors or spectral whimsy to create a fiber wallhanging.  We will be combining applique of a variety of fabrics, specialty yarns, stitchery and beading. This class is open to all levels of students, but some basic hand sewing skills will make the class more rewarding.  Materials will be provided by the instructor.  Please remember to bring your own scissors. 

Repair & Upcycle Workshop, Sat. June 13, 10am to 3pm, Instructor Eileen Dowty

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+ $20 Materials Fee
260613 - Do you have a favorite shirt or jacket that has a stain or rip? Maybe you just want to upscale or update a confortable pair of pants?  Bring your clean article of clothing & explore how to artistically change a mishap into chic fasion!  Lots of fabric, threads, ribbon, buttons, rickrack & fabric paints wil be available, as well as loads of ideas to help you convert an "uh-oh" into "how stunning!"

Paint Along with Aaron, Sun., June 14, 10am-4pm, Instructor Aaron Akers

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+ $30 Materials Fee
260614 -  Paint beautiful scenes while learning the techniques of wet-on-wet oil painting.  All materials & tools provided.

Festive Picnic Covers , Wed. July 22, 12:30 to 4pm, Instructor Eileen Dowty

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+ $5 Materials Fee
260722 - Picnic covers are weighted fabric cloths used to cover food.  These wil be cross-stitched on checked gingham.  Students should bring 1 yard of their choice of gingham (1/4 in. squares or larger), as well as #8 pearl cotton.  Students can choose to use only white pearl cotton for stitching, or use two or more colors.   Students should also bring a 4 inch or larger embroidery hoop and scissors.  Instructor will provide patterns, material for corner pockets and weights.  This is a great class for beginners. 

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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