June 26, 2012 
Vancouver Island School of Art Newsletter
PRINTMAKING WITHOUT A PRESS
July 9-13  (Monday-Friday)
Instructor: Jenn Robins
This five day workshop explores several printmaking processes that are suitable for the home studio, that use simple tools and materials, and don't require a press. The prints created, can stand alone, or can be integrated with various art applications; paintings, drawings and other media. The week-long course allows time for individual direction in color and compositional elements, along with demonstrations that guide you in understanding the various processes. These processes include monotypes, gelatin as the matrix slab/brayer process, (relief printing using the new Gomuban plate and, positive/negative imagery creation, the painterly monotype). Students will be encouraged to create a mixed media print by using other media to complete the print and two or more processes within a single work. You will leave the workshop knowing how to use a brayer and printmaking inks to create prints in your own studio without the necessity of a press.


Tuition: $395
Material fee: $55 (includes ALL materials needed for workshop!)

 

CONTEMPORARY CRAFT:  PAPER, FABRIC & FELT
July 9-13  (Monday-Friday)

Instructor: Danielle Hogan
During this week long workshop you will explore new and thought provoking ways of using the traditional craft materials of paper, fabric, felt and thread, Each day consists of a presentation of contemporary art featuring these exciting materials, a demonstration and studio time where you can discuss your ideas one- on-one with the instructor. No previous experience is necessary for this course, and this is a particularly easy craft based course for beginners to jump right into!


Tuition: $395 (for 30 hours)

 

PAINTING WITH XANE
 
Are you looking for intensive studio time to work on your paintings with a fantastic mentor?

For the last two weeks of July, VISA's most celebrated instructor, Xane St Phillip, will be offering an open painting studio session from Monday-Friday, 10-5pm. These sessions will be a combination of painting in class, individual consultations and group critiques. You can bring in work in progress or new work you would like to start. Xane will be on hand to facilitate your painting process, whether it be advice on colour or design or suggestions on what direction to take with your work. This is a fantastic opportunity to have an intense focus on your work under the mentorship of Xane and working with a group of like-minded colleagues. Note: No credit hours.

 

July 16 - 20 Mon - Fri, 10am - 5pm
July 23 - 27 Mon - Fri, 10am - 5pm
 

Fee: $175.00 per week  

To register 

 

BRING US YOUR ELEGANT OBJECTS


Chances are you have one or two too many beautiful objects. Perhaps you'd like to donate them to VISA for our upcoming fundraiser.

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
- area rugs (in good condition)

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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For more information about our courses or events contact
Linda or Jen at the office: 250-380-3500 or info@vancouverislandschoolart.com
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