Classes+Workshops Description 2023
Oil Mixed Media In Person Workshops
Current in-person workshops are concerned with the use of a variety of materials, collage papers, drawings, oil paint, cold wax medium and oil pigment sticks. Techniques for using these materials allow students to expand ideas and create related works in a series.
Schedule:
Multiples in Oil and Cold Wax Mixed Media: April 1, 2 at the Pence Gallery, Davis, California
Multiples in Oil and Cold Wax Mixed Media, August 29, 30 31 at Shake Rag Alley, Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Abstract Drawing On Zoom
Abstract drawing has been offered on Zoom since March 2020. Drawing classes on Zoom use the Padlet app to give students access to an extensive Abstract Drawing Resource Page featuring a wide range of relevant artwork, artist interviews, videos and links. In addition, each class has its own Padlet class page which allows us to share our work for viewing and discussion. The Abstract Drawing Materials Page includes resources for dry, wet and we/dry drawing materials as well as a wide range of useful papers and sketchbooks. Class format includes weekly review of artist interviews, brief in-class drawing exercises and presentation of individual new work with feedback. Class size limited to 12 to facilitate discussion and sharing time.
Classes offered:
Drawing Is Everything is an introductory abstract drawing class which addresses contemporary ideas about drawing in the 21st century. It covers specific uses of lines, shapes, forms, scale and placement of drawing elements on a surface, as well as ideas around uses of erasure and other forms of editing, edges and peripheries. The primary goal of this class is for students to establish a daily drawing practice underscored by a solid knowledge of abstract principles. Students create imaginative drawings that stand alone or can be used in service of other artwork. This class is for all levels—beginners through experienced artists. Since specific content may vary from class to class students often repeat this class to gain more drawing experience and enjoy the benefits of working with a group of other artists.
Text In Abstract Drawing extends abstract drawing processes to include various forms of text. This class surveys asemic writing, palimpsests, redaction, hand lettering, text and image story telling, stencils and scripts as well as video interviews with artists who use text in drawing and painting. The use of text is found in many contemporary art forms. While it can be challenging, combining text with drawing or painting helps us use both sides of our brains and adds flexibility to our thinking.
Previous experience with abstract drawing, whether through taking Drawing Is Everything or personal practice is strongly suggested.
Schedule:
Drawing is Everything Wednesdays, May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21 4-5:30 pm
Pacific Time on Zoom
Text In Abstract Drawing extends abstract drawing processes to include various forms of text. This class surveys asemic writing, palimpsests, redaction, hand lettering, text and image story telling, stencils and scripts as well as video interviews with artists who use text in drawing and painting. Previous experience with abstract drawing, whether through taking Drawing Is Everything or personal practice is strongly suggested.
Text In Abstract Drawing: July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16
Winter 2023
Fall 2022
Painting With Pigment Sticks: Layered Abstract Painting
This in person workshop meets for two days, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-3pm at The Pence Gallery in Davis, CA.
Painting with Pigment Sticks is a workshop for abstract painters, using several approaches to collage as a base for oil or acrylic painting as well as using abstract drawing under or over paint layers.
For more information, description, materials go to the Pence Gallery website, www.pencegallery.org.
