Summer Art Workshops 2020
The virtual classroom workshops are taught live (synchronistic) encouraging student interaction, group instruction and one-on-one support from instructor. Step-by-step demonstrations are provided through-out while allowing generous worktime for students to perform each step with guidance from instructor as needed. ** Covid19 hardship and member discounts available at checkout **
BOOK ARTS WORKSHOPS
Book Arts Basics: An Introduction
Instructor: Denese Sanders
Friday June 26: 12:30 - 3:30
$50/ $47 members
* If you need help with your supplies, contact instructor.
The world of hand-made books has it all. Color, image, shape, texture, movement, it is portable, easily shareable and doesn’t take up a lot of space! This 3 hour workshop is concentrated in basic skills-building that are found in most artist book forms including paper tearing, folding, measuring, cutting, gluing and wrapping book board, and simple sewing.
We will make several small folded and sewn book forms which are core to the Artist Book medium; all of which can be replicated and altered into works of art. A prepared supply kit with pre-cut materials will make this short and sweet workshop a breeze for beginners ($8) Additional tools and supplies required. See supply list.
Longstitch Binding
Instructor: Denese Sanders
Thursday July 9: 10:00 - 1:30pm
$60/ $56 members
See Required Supplies Click Here
* Optional Supply kit $5: includes cover canvas, needle & thread
If you need help with your supplies, contact instructor.
This soft-cover binding has been used throughout hundreds of years with variations and adaptations through time and cultures. Essentially, the text block and sections are sewn through the cover where slots have been made at each sewing station. This creates a visible staggered line pattern made from the thread weaving in and out of the spine. For years, I have used this binding as a journal due to being light-weight and flexible and keeping the size consistent by using 8 ½ x 11 resume paper for the text block. During this workshop, artists can choose to either use heavyweight decorative paper (or repurposed prints and drawings) for the cover wrapper, or lightweight canvas.
Drum-leaf Binding
Instructor: Emily Patchin
2- Day Workshop:
July 15 - 1:00pm - 4:30pm & July 16 - 10:00-1:00
$115/ $109 members
$20 Supply Kit includes shipping
* locals can pick up at OGS for $12
Basic book-arts experience required
"Want a beautiful and sturdy book without needing to sew? Do you need a structure that lays flat when opened? Are you ready for a book that cures what ails ya and ends world hunger, probably?* (ie: Are you ready to make a book that soothes your soul?) Well, look no further than the Drum Leaf Binding! The Drum Leaf Binding (attributed to Tim Ely, with variations put forth by Karen Hamner) is an adhesive based structure that utilizes heavyweight paper. Single folios are adhered with a minimal amount of glue at the spine, with the fore-edges tipped (or “drummed) on with an additional bead of glue. The result is a book with a seamless page spread that remains flexible enough to lay completely flat. It is perfect for printmakers, Plein air artists, book artists, artist artists, and photographers alike.
See Required Supply List *Precut book-making materials will be provided- fee TBD* Questions: Contact Emily
FIGURE DRAWING
Online Figure Drawing Workshops with Live Model
Fee: $50 per session*** covid-19 hardship & member discounts available at check-out
Interested in improving your drawing skills by working with a live model? Explore your talents and enjoy the morning with like-minded creatives. No need to be a pro! Work with whatever supplies you have available. You can set up your work area in the comfort of your home and connect to the virtual classroom via your smartphone, computer or ipad. This workshop is designed to introduce the fundamentals of figure drawing and anatomy. Students of all experience levels are welcome. Skills covered will include gesture drawing, anatomy and proportion, and figure drawing/painting in a variety of mediums. We will have a live model with a variety of short and long poses. Instruction, demos, and support/feedback will be provided by OGS artist Paul Richmond using the online platform Zoom.
Session 1: Saturday, June 6, 10:00 am -1:00 pm
live model: Marisa
Session 2: Saturday, June 13, 10:00 am -1:00 pm
live model: Sophia