This Saturday! Still a few spaces left in:
DRAWING WITH INK
Saturday, June 16, 10am-5pm
 Instructor: Wendy Welch
Ink is an extremely versatile and exciting medium that isused both for detailed representational drawing as well as in experimental processes that are the nature of any waterbased media. The focus of this workshop is on experimentation and learning to juxtapose the deliberate mark with the spontaneous gesture.
The day will include simple line drawings of plants, brush and wash drawings, tracings, monoprint, surface development and collage.
Examples of Drawing with Ink
All materials are supplied. You just need to show up with an eager heart and open mind.
Tuition: $75 (6 hours)
Material fee: $15
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DRAWING TODAY: MAKING A MARK
June 25, 26, 27 (Monday-Wednesday)
 Instructor: Danielle Hogan
This workshop focuses on the most basic element of drawing: the linear mark. It explores the variety of ways a mark can be used as a form of expression with a focus on developing a personal mark in drawing. Artists include: Jasper Johns, Brice Marden, Terry Winters, Sol Lewitt, Raymond Pettibone and Dominic McGill.
Tuition: $250 (includes 18 hours of instruction and two optional days of studio time).
Material fee: $15 for paper
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DO YOU HAVE TOO MANY BEAUTIFUL OBJECTS?
 Or perhaps you are getting ready for summer by simplifying your life and wanting to downsize your belongings? Do you need more room for art or new objects from travels abroad?
If so, we are looking for auction quality objects or artwork that are in excellent condition for our mid-summer fundraiser.
Objects of interest to us include:
- dishware
- furniture such as tables or chairs (no upholstered sofas)
- mirrors
- lamps
- artwork
All donations need to be in good condition and in working order. We will issue tax receipts for all items valued at $25 or more. Objects can be dropped of at the school Monday-Friday 9-5pm before July 25. If you would like somebody to pick up your object(s) or you would like some more information please call 250-380-3500.
The objects will be sold at the following event:
Elegant Household Object Fundraiser & Sale
Saturday, July 28, 2-6pm
A range of beautiful household objects and pre-owned art pieces will be on sale.
All proceeds to support the programming at the Vancouver Island School of Art.
Free admission
Sangria and cookies
Slide Room Gallery (lower level of VISA) 2549 Quadra Street 250-380-3500
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CALL FOR ENTRIES: Photographs of back spaces in Victoria
 The Slide Room Gallery will be hosting a large group exhibition of photographs under the theme of Backspace from October 26-December 3, 2012.
We are looking for new work that explores local backspaces: these could be undefined spaces such as the borders of public and private lands or spaces that explore the ideals of santuary or retreat within rural, suburban or urban green spaces.
Artists are are asked to submit up to work as jpeg files (max 5/person). Work will be juried with up to two images per person to be chosen. Selected images will need to be printed in 8x10 or 11x14 sizes for exhibition. No framing is necessary (prints will be installed on wall with magnets).
Backspace will provide a showcase for emerging artists as well as highlight new work from some established artists whose photographic practice explores notions surrounding 'backspace' and the contemporary landscape.
Submissions should be emailed to:Tara Nicholson with 'backspace' in the subject line.
Deadline is September 15, 2012
For more information contact: Tara Nicholson (curator)
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