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

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.

Painting Coastal Watercolors, Thurs, June 25, 1:30pm to 4pm , Instructor Christine Joy Swanson

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260625 - Painting beach and waterfront scenes with watercolors can seem tricky.  But in this class, you will learn strategies to make the process easier AND enjoyable! We will be painting beach and waterfront scenes from photographs as inspiration. First time, as well as intermediate painters will focus on brushwork, values, water control and color theory.  Students will make watercolor kits that they will be able to use for many years to come.  Christine is looking forward to painting with you!

Make a Gourd Doll, Sat. & Sun., July 11 & 12, 10 am- 3 pm, Instructors, Loretta Hauhn & Claudia Herber

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+ $20 Materials Fee.
260711 -  This fun and simple project is for everyone, no matter your art skills.  Assemble gourd pieces, add paint and decoration to create a unique doll.  Everything will be provided to come away with your own doll.  

Salty Watercolor Textures, Sat., July 18, 10am - 4pm, Instructor, Patty Schmidt

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260718 - 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. 

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. 

Cyanotype Possibilities , Sat., July 25, 10 am – 4 pm, Instructor Barbara Rainey

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+ $20 Material Fee
260725 - A day filled with sunshine!  Place objects on emulsion coated paper or fabric to make beautiful blue cyanotype prints developed by the sun. The prints will be used in a simple bound book. Supply list upon registration. 

Koi Fish Watercolor Workshop, Sat., Aug. 1, 10am - 4pm , Instructor, Michelle Myers

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260801 -  Creating Koi fish in watercolor can be simple and so much fun!  Using just 3 colors we will pour, spatter, and blow paint around to create these carefree creatures and lots of sea life. You will learn how to create textures and many watercolor techniques.    Join us and have some fun!

Metal Mini-Journal, Sat, August 22, 10am – 3pm, Instructor Barbara Rainey

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+ $15 Material Fee
260822 - This magical little journal will fit in the palm of your hand. Learn a basic pamphlet stitch 
to create a simple journal. Enclose it with a one-of-a-kind cover and spine. Carve a design in bookboard, work the metal into the pattern and antique it for a unique cover. Use stamps and inks to decorate the leather spine.  

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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