Week of June 27-July 2, 2010

Artplane Workshop

A lighthearted, playful exploration of the creative image-making process, Artplane presents practical principles of painting combined with a fresh approach to working more freely and intuitively. Explore color theory, harmony, value, and design through in-class demonstrations, critiques, and extensive hands-on painting. There is little time to worry about success or failure, because the process takes the form of a flowing series of small paintings on wood panels. Participants sometimes paint on two or three pieces simultaneously. Working in this way counteracts the tendency to over focus and constrict the creative process. Recognizing and remaining in this state of high creativity is a fundamental idea of the class. Seeing the opportunities made possible by mistakes and learning how to evaluate and improve upon your work are also emphasized.

Come prepared for a whirl of creative self-expression and the wonderful feeling of creating a collection of your own paintings that celebrates the process of inspiration, reclamation, and the journey of self-discovery. Only life experience and a willingness to play are needed.

($80 materials fee paid directly to the leaders; details provided upon registration)

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