CLEMENTINE OPEN STUDIOS
ADULT/TEEN WINTER ART CLASSES
Updated 04/08/08

Phone: 303.443.2520 (Clementine office) or
303-444-1862 (Open Studios office)
Email: info@ clementinestudioboulder.com
Mail:  2590 31st Street Steelyards, Boulder, CO  80301

Artist Phone: 303-247-0013

Artist Email: paperjp@earthlink.net

Artist web: www.jillpowers.com

Making a Journal or Sketchbook with artist Jill Powers
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For artists, writers, poets. Learn to create your own thick blank books for sketches, journaling, or writing. We will learn to make hardcover books using an Ethiopian binding that allows the book to lay open perfectly flat at any page, making it easy to write in. Create cover designs using handmade papers, recycled items, book cloth, and collage. Infuse your book with beautiful papers in-between sections, and make decorative closures, pockets, and other additions. Covers can be made of covered bookboard, wood, metal, or found objects!
Group option- see more info.

Mixed Media for all skill levels

Location: Artist's studio in Boulder. Directions will be sent upon registration

Artist Phone: 303.494.6378

Artist Email: openstudios@lauratyler.com

Artist Studio: 1510 Mapleton Ave, Boulder

Artist Website: www.lauratyler.com

Encaustic Painting with Open Studios Artist Laura Tyler
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Curious about encaustic painting but unsure where to get started?  Learn the basics in a private workshop especially tailored for you.

Topics covered include:

*  Beeswax - where it comes from and why it's special
*  How to make your own encaustic medium
*  Heath and safety in the encaustic studio
*  The tools and equipment of encaustic painting
*  Hands-on fun with encaustic paint

Laura Tyler is an artist and beekeeper who started painting with wax in 2002.  She will present her film SISTER BEE at the Second Annual Conference on Encaustic Painting at the Montserrat College of Art in June, 2008.

Location: Artist's Studio in Boulder

Artist Phone: 303.444.4861

Artist Email: jknolle1913@earthlink.net

Artist Studio: 4400 Chippewa Drive in Boulder

Jewelry Making with Open Studios Artist Jennifer Knollenberg
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This is a unique opportunity to learn to make your own beautiful jewelry. One-on one-training and exploration of metals, metal smithing, beading, Precious Metal Clay (PMC), design and layout of your jewelry design.
Jennifer is available Mondays through Fridays, 11:00AM – 4:00PM; Saturday and Sunday times available with advance notice.

Jewelry with individual instruction for the beginning jeweler or advanced techniques based on your level of skill

Location: Artist's Studio

Artist Phone: 303.494.2990 or 303.871.3498

Artist Email: ceramictom@comcast.net

Artist Web: www.tomcannonart.com

Artist Studio: 130 31st Street in Boulder

Ceramic Tutorials with Open Studios Artist Tom Cannon
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Sessions will be organized specifically to accommodate individual student’s needs and interests in the Raku process.  Students can learn intermediate to advanced throwing techniques on the potter’s wheel, glaze formulation, decorating and firing.

Ceramics

Location: Artist's Studio in Boulder

Artist Email: epj727@comcast.net

Artist website: www.artsresource.org

Drawing: Art Foundations for Teens and Adults with Open Studios Artist Elizabeth Jenny
Want to learn to draw or get back into drawing? This course will cover the basics of drawing and will support the development of good observational skills as well as technique. Real objects will be studied and drawn rather than working from photos or copies. Lighting and composition will be considered as well as shape, tone and line. Students will work on different drawing papers and in a variety of media including charcoal, pastel, conte crayon and pencil. Master artist drawings will be reviewed but not copied. A variety of subject matter may be used and students are welcome to bring their own objects to draw.

Drawing for all levels using charcoal, pastel, conte crayon and pencil

Students will need to bring their own art supplies after the first class.

*Students may also drop in for $35/class

Artist Phone: 303.449.7532

Artist Email: cb@chrisbrownphotography.com

Artist Studio: 4340 N. 13th Street in Boulder

Custom Photography Instruction with Open Studios Artist Christopher Brown
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Learn to be more creative with your digital or film camera. For the committed learner and for photographers, students or artists with specific requirements, one or more individual sessions are custom designed to fit your specific needs. This is an excellent opportunity to cover information of particular interest to you, and move as fast, or slow, as you desire. 
Full description of tutorials (pdf)

Digital or Film Photography, Photoshop, Printmaking, Field Work, Portfolio Review, How to Photograph Art

Location: Artist's Studio in Boulder

Phone: 303.517-7544

Email: sarahkinn@lycos.com

Abstract Acrylic Painting and Printing with Open Studios Artist Sarah Kinn
Come explore contemporary abstract painting and printing techniques with Sarah.  Learn painting techniques while exploring personal expression and creativity. Sarah will work with the abstract/ representational style that most interests you.  If you are searching for artistic meaning, the instructor will help you find your inspiration and natural talent. Along with your materials, remember to bring those fun, lively ideas and images you have in your head (or in your house) to incorporate in your art.  

Abstract Acrylic Painting & Printing all skill levels

Location: Clementine Studio in Boulder

Artist Phone: 303-247-0013

Artist Email: paperjp@earthlink.net

Artist web: www.jillpowers.com

Altered Books with artist Jill Powers
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Convert a vintage book into a piece of art- a creative journey. This is an opportunity work with concepts, images, text, and your imagination. We will look at an inspiring collection of altered books for ideas and technical aspects. Many methods of altering will be incorporated: niches, windows, collage, pockets, envelopes, interactive additions and more. It starts with any type of hardcover book. Once you've chosen your book, you "alter" it, using acrylics, adhesives, image transfers, imbedded objects, and more. Turn it into a way to honor someone’s memory, make an object for an altar, or explore your ideas or favorite subjects visually. You will learn many book making techniques along the way!

Mixed Media for all skill levels

Location: Artist's studio in Boulder. Directions will be sent upon registration

Artist Phone: 303.444.8565

Artist Email: njsullo@comcast.net

Artist Studio: 2830 5th Street in Boulder

Artist Web: home.comcast.net/~njsullo/site/

Let's Keep Painting with Open Studios Artist Nancy Sullo
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This class is a continuation for students who took Watercolor from Scratch or for other students who have learned basic watercolor techniques. The class deals with general painting principles, while at the same time giving the student a chance to improve technique. We will cover such topics as composition, edges, depth, and light and shadows.

Watercolor for advanced beginners to intermediate level students

Location: Artist's Studio in Boulder

Artist Phone: 303.652.7378

Artist Email: joeperg@gmail.com

Artist Web: www.joeperg.com

Got Visual Literacy?! Part II with Joseph Pergolizzi
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Explore the art of capturing multiple levels of meaning in your photographs. Each class will focus on 1 of the 3 elements of visual literacy. We will pursue these 3 aspects through weekly assignments which include the study of portraiture, documentary and landscapes. Every class students will be sharing their assignments for feedback via digital projection. Additional on-line support and assignment feedback will also be provided. Through "out of the box" exercises, instructor-led group critiques and brief discussions, you'll leave this class seeing the world through a different lens.

Photography Designed for all skill and interest levels

Location: Clementine Studio in Boulder

A digital or film camera is recommended, digital preferred.

Artist Phone: 303-443-1416

Artist Email: gacharyafinearts@gmail.com

Painting the Spring Green: Pastels with Open Studios Artist Gretchen Acharya
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A Plein air (outside) pastels class. Meet other artists and head off to paint the Spring ” Green”
with Gretchen. She will lead you to a place selected specifically to help you find a focus for an emerging Springtime pastels painting. She will guide you in identifying, selecting and mixing all the many hues and shades in pastels that will make your Spring art come alive.

Pastels for all skill levels

Location: Meet at Clementine Studio in Boulder

Artist Phone: 303.444.8565

Artist Email: njsullo@comcast.net

Artist Studio: 2830 5th Street in Boulder

Artist Web: home.comcast.net/~njsullo/site/

Special Topics in Watercolor: Water with Open Studios Artist Nancy Sullo
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This intermediate class will give you a chance to become more adept at painting water. We will cover still water, slowly moving water and white water, and look at issues such as color, reflections and transparency. After exploring different techniques for handling the subject, there will be time to work on a painting.

Watercolor for intermediate level students

Location: Artist's Studio in Boulder

Artist Phone: 303.444.8565

Artist Email: njsullo@comcast.net

Artist Studio: 2830 5th Street in Boulder

Artist Web: home.comcast.net/~njsullo/site/

Special Topics in Watercolor: Greenery with Open Studios Artist Nancy Sullo
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This intermediate class will give you a chance to become more adept at painting greenery. We will learn to mix greens, understand the different colors that are present in greenery, and work on achieving depth. We will practice techniques for painting loose, suggestive trees, bushes and grasses. After exploring different techniques for handling the subject, there will be time to work on a painting.

Watercolor for intermediate level students

Location: Artist's Studio in Boulder

Artist Phone: 303.546.3585

Artist Email:

Making Art: A Mystical Manifestation with Sue Hammond West
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Come experience a unique opportunity to explore and expand your creative journey with Artist Sue Hammond West, Art Professor and Chair of the Visual Arts Department at Naropa. She will focus on the energy of creating art; evoking quiet states of mind to make art from. Sketchbook and awareness practice assignments will inform the art making. Sue will lead the class initially as a group and then mentor each student, one on one. This workshop is for students who have identified a technique they want to pursue further; all skill levels are welcome. More information

All media all skill levels

Location: Clementine Studio in Boulder