Workshops, Demos, Lectures
See mail.rockyneckartcolony.org/#workshops for the most up-to-date list of workshops.
Workshops
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Steven Aimone Expressive Drawing Workshops on Rocky Neck
August 13-19. 2011
Location: Goetemann Residency Studio at 51A Rocky Neck Avenue
THIS WORKSHOP IS FILLED
It is a pre-requisite that anyone taking it attends Steve Aimone's presentation at the Cape Ann Museum on Saturday August 13 at 3:00 PM. Each person's List of supplies:
- small pad 14" x 18"
- acrylics: white paint mostly, black smaller amount and other colors of your choice
- optional: acrylic medium to put on first as gesso or glue
- soft graphite sticks
- brushes
- rubber gloves
- water holder
- paper towels
- push pins
- tape (masking?)
- scissors mat knife
There will be a fee of $100 non-members. Members of RNAC go free to the workshop (so might as well join!).
#1 a check made out to RNAC for the cost of paper that is being shipped to us amount up front for paper per person is $35
#2 check to RockyNeckArt Colony to cover any additional expenses for materials for setting up the workshop...to be determined...approximately $20 on day of workshop.
Days: You may only attend one workshop. Either:
- Sunday/Monday (August 14,15) or
- Wednesday/Thursday (August 17/18).
Rough outline of the days :
9-5 the first day and 9-6 on the second day: First morning: round table and introductions Shared hands on painting exercises (1. simple shapes 2. big automatic drawings 3. painting and covering up) After each exercise we look at each others work and have conversations as a group The second day has a longer summary of the whole 2 day experience so that day goes until 6:00PM
There will be water available in the studio. Participants can bring a thermos or your own snacks or your own lunch. There is a refrigerator in the studio. In the interest of not losing time lunch will be ordered in. Please bring cash to share in costs if you want to order lunch.
Private Studio Visits:
Tuesday is a day when Steve can meet privately with artists who have NOT taken the workshop. Please let us know if you are interested in having him visit your studio (if in the neighborhood) or if you would bring your work to the Residency Studio. Limited to 5 appointments. Possible mid-day or early evening.
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Lectures
2011 Goetemann Artist in Residency Lectures
Introductory Slide Presentation begins at 7:00 pm at the Rocky Neck Art Colony Gallery at 53 Rocky Neck Avenue. Studio Conversation with the artist begins at 7:00 pm at the Residency Studio at 51A Rocky Neck Avenue.
Monday, June 6: Kathy Soles, Introductory slide presentation
Tuesday, June 28: Kathy Soles, Studio conversation with the artist
Monday, July 11: Kathy Minhsin Liao, Introductory slide presentation
Wednesday, August 3: Kathy Minhsin Liao, Studio onversation with the artist
Thursday, September 8: Eric Armstrong, Introductory slide presentation
Wednesday, October 5, Eric Armstrong, Studio conversation with the artist
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Goetemann Distinguished Artist/Teacher Lecture
Saturday, August 13, 3pm: Introductory Lecture by the Goetemann Distinguised Artist/Teacher, Steven Aimone, at the Cape Ann Museum. Steven Aimone, author of the book, Expressive Drawing is a nationally known artist and workshop leader.
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Demos and Workshops at Rocky Neck Gallery
These demos will be shown at the Rocky Neck Gallery, 53 Rocky Neck Ave.
Thursday, August 4, 3-5pm: Monoprint Workshop with Sue Daly. Materials will be provided.
Saturday, August 27: 2 - 4:30pm : Watercolor demo by Kate Somers. The demo will consist of 3-4 paintings in varied stages. I'll bring a finished painting and a photo from which it was conceived.The other work will be drawings, washes and maskit technique(applying and removal.
Thursday, September 1, 1-2pm : Chasing and Repoussé by Rachel Somers
Metalsmith Rachelauren Somers will demonstrate Chasing and Repoussé, a metalworking technique where the artist hammers a piece of metal to create a design on the opposite side. Chasing is the opposite technique. The two techniques are used in conjunction to create a finished piece, sometimes referred to as embossing.