by Val AllenYou are invited to join us on Studio 23/The Arts Center Facebook Page for a special Facebook Live event with the juror for MI Artists, Timothy Norris, our executive director, Tara Welch and our curator, Valerie Allen. We will tour the exhibit with Mr. Norris as well as introduce the new online gallery with images from the exhibit and present the awards for the exhibit.
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by Autumn ReyesJoin artist, Spencer Scharf, as he takes you through his cardboard Tiki Mask step-by-step. Spencer will be able to interact with you through zoom so you will be able to follow along AND ask any questions you need to create your masterpiece!
This workshop is Friday, May 29th, from 11am- 1:00pm (or as long as needed)
Price is $25 for members and $35 for non-members
Supplies:
Cardboard
Scissors
Glue
Craft Paint (various colors- you pick!)
Decorative items (Good examples would be beads, feathers, yarn, chicken bones, buttons, pipe cleaners)
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by Autumn ReyesJoin artist, Spencer Scharf, as he takes you through his paper mache dragon trophy step-by-step. Spencer will be able to interact with you through zoom so you will be able to follow along AND ask any questions you need to create your masterpiece!
This workshop is Tuesday, June 2nd, from 1:30pm- until 3:30pm (or as long as needed)
Price is $25 for members and $35 for non-members
Supply List:
Newspaper
Scotch tape or Painter’s tape
Flour
White Glue
Old cereal box
Water
Water container (Old jars work great!)
Any old or cheap paint brush
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by Autumn ReyesWe will be drawing and rendering in full color a still life of fruit on fabric. You will be instructed on ways to set up your still life . Composition, design and light source is discussed as well as color theory.
This class does not teach you how to draw but rather how to better use the color pencils in your drawing. This class looks to build on your existing drawing skills.
Could a beginner do this? yes, however, if you are a beginner who has never drawn before and you want to start with colored pencils…..I would strongly suggest you use oranges to draw, to simplify everything for you.
Wednesday, May 27th, 2-5pm
$30 for members $40 for non-members
Supplies:
Set 24 or larger set of colored pencils
*(if you do not use Prismacolors and are getting cheaper or a different kind, please be aware that, in general, the smooth round wood pencils are softer than other types that have sides, like the pencils we used in school. The smooth round type blend better and you will be happier with final results, and have lots less frustration)
Pencil sharpener
70 to 80 pound paper, or colored pencil paper. size 12”x18″ or larger. colored paper is fine also if you want to experiment.
Colorless blender pencil
A piece of fabric and fruit of your choice, pears, apples, or oranges to draw from. (Real fruit works best instead of plastic)
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by Autumn ReyesPaint Your Neighborhood with Artist Ruth Howell
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood to take a Virtual Plein Air Painting Class with Artist/Instructor Ruth Howell.
Through a series of three sessions on Zoom, a virtual meeting site you can access in the comfort of your home or studio, Ruth will guide you through painting outdoor scenes in plein air. The opening virtual class will cover supplies, equipment and tips to paint outside. Ruth will announce the first assignment that each artist will complete during the week. The assignments will be discussed “conversation style” at the beginning of each session and then students will progress to the next topics listed below. Artists are encouraged to work in a painting medium such as watercolor, oil, acrylic or pen and ink.
This virtual class content will include:
Week 1. Plein Air Equipment and Materials Tutorial
Week 2. Color Mixing for Plein Air Artists
Week 3. Capturing the essence of your neighborhood in Plein Air.
Zoom class time and dates are 1:00 pm, Wednesdays: June 3, June 10 and June 17. $40 for Studio 23 members and $45 for non-members
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by Autumn ReyesWe’re making our craft bar packets available for pick up! These packets have all the supplies and instruction you need to create your own little masterpiece! With so many packets available, there is something for everyone in your family!
Projects available are as follows;
Sun Garden Necklace $10 per packet
Stormy Wilderness wooden decoration $10 per packet
Calavera Keychain $15 per packet
Starry Night Zip Pouch $15 per packet
Floral Fantasy Watercolor Painting $15 per packet
Blue Bird Watercolor Painting $15 per packet
Baby Yoda Watercolor Painting $15 per packet
Felt Floral Canval $20 per packet
LOVE acrylic Painting $15 per packet
Ala Carte Packets are as follows (No directions included);
Bookmark $5 per packet
Watercolor $5 per packet
Wood Slice Decoration $5 per packet
Transfer Candle $10 per packet
Clay Pot Ornament $10 per packet
Canvas/Paint Packets as follows;
6×6 $10
8×10 $15
16×20 $20
**You can purchase packets here through Brown Paper Tickets!**
Packets will be available for pick up at Studio 23 on May 15th from 1-3pm.
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by Autumn ReyesHe Said, She Said
with
Armin Mersmann and Valerie Allen
Join Armin and Valerie for a relaxing conversation about your art.
This virtual conversation and critique on your work of art will be Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Armin and Valerie will discuss the possibilities and “what if” solutions for each selected piece. At the end of this two-hour program, you will learn about overcoming specific challenges and discover new perspectives on your creative process.
Space is limited for this paid event. Each artist may submit one selection.
$10 per Studio 23 member and $15 for nonmembers.
***Upon registration, please email one jpeg image of your artwork to arminmersmann@hotmail.com. The jpeg image needs to be emailed before the day of the event.
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by Val AllenDuring these challenging times you can find updates on Bonnie Lalley’s artwork on Studio 23 Facebook and Studio 23 Bay City Instagram. Artist/illustrator Bonnie Lalley’s exhibit, Understory, will include collages that reflect the artist’s love of flora and fauna. Bonnie lives in a 100-year-old home in thumb of Michigan that inspires the vintage palette of her colors and the patina’s achieved in the textures of her creations. There will be mixed media collages in many sizes ranging from large format to small. Several of the pieces will be presented in artisan-crafted hardwood frames made by Timothy Lalley. Generously sponsored by Chemical Bank.
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by Val AllenDuring these challenging times, you can follow updates about Bonnie Lalley and her artwork on Studio 23 Facebook page and Studio 23 Bay City Instagram. Artist/illustrator Bonnie Lalley’s exhibit, Understory, will include collages that reflect the artist’s love of flora and fauna. Bonnie lives in a 100-year-old home in thumb of Michigan that inspires the vintage palette of her colors and the patina’s achieved in the textures of her creations. There will be mixed media collages in many sizes ranging from large format to small. Several of the pieces will be presented in artisan-crafted hardwood frames made by Timothy Lalley. Generously sponsored by Chemical Bank.
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