Anderson Ranch Arts Center Workshop Catalogs 2010-2014

ages 9 - 12 June 17 - 21 July 1 - 5 July 22 - 26 Shawna Moore & Nicole Nagel Gogolak Kate Lapides Tom Alpern Honey Hive Ages: 9 to 12 / 9 am - 3 pm Tuition: $425 / Studio Fee: $20 Code: K0303 Enrollment Limit: 15 Explore the study of natural organisms through the art of creativity! The intricacy of the beehive and the hardworking bees that create its architectural structure inspire us as we make pieces from melted wax, watercolor and other mediums. From architect Buckminster Fuller’s geodesic dome to the encaustic paintings of the ancient Egyptians, we take these systems and put them to use in the studio, incorporating science, structure, nature and art into magnificent shapes and forms. Shawna Moore is an established, professional painter and encaustic artist living in Whitefish, Mont. She exhibits her work nationally in galleries and regional museums. Nicole Nagel Gogolak holds an MFA in fiber arts from Cranbrook Academy of Art. She is a local artist who works in encaustic and mixed media. Portraits Ages: 9 to 12 / 9 am - 3 pm Tuition: $340 / Studio Fee: $20 Code: K0505 Enrollment Limit: 15 Note: No class Thursday, July 4 A photographic portrait can be a single face or a revealing detail captured 100 different ways. Creatively using light, framing, emotion, timing and point of view can open up new ways of seeing and photographing people. In this workshop we explore inspired, fun ways to capture revealing, compelling photographic portraits. We then transform our work into digital formats using photo-editing software, making portraits that run the gamut from thoughtful to whimsical. Your family album will never be the same! Kate Lapides’ work as a documentary photographer has taken her around the globe to photograph for organizations such as Save the Children and the International Rescue Committee. She is a two-time recipient of an Individual Artist grant from the Colorado Council on the Arts. August 5 - 9 Ukrainian Netted Jewelry Designs Wendy Ellsworth Ages: 9 to 12 / 9 am - noon Tuition: $275 / Studio Fee: $15 Code: K1011 Enrollment Limit: 15 Computers are provided by YouthEntity, a community and youth empowerment initiative. YouthEntity helps to prepare youth for future success through realworld learning experiences that cultivate business experience, build technological skills and develop financial knowledge. www.youthentity.org 68 One of the oldest and most common bead weaving techniques found in cultures around the world is known as “netting.” In this fun class, students explore two different netting techniques from the Ukraine. We make necklaces from glass seed beads and bugle beads by weaving with needle and thread. There are many vibrant colors of beads to choose from and each necklace created is a unique, one-ofa-kind creation students can be proud of. Wendy Ellsworth has been beading since 1970. She helped set up an artist-in-schools program in Colorado and teaches classes nationally and internationally to all ages. She writes articles for the leading bead magazines and exhibits her work in galleries across the U.S. Her book, “Beading - the Creative Spirit,” was published by SkyLight Paths. an de rsonra nch.o rg 970/923-3181 inf o@ande r s o n r a n c h . o r g 3-D Animation Ages: 9 to 12 / 9 am - 3 pm Tuition: $425 / Studio Fee: $20 Code: K0809 Enrollment Limit: 15 Have you ever wanted to make your own animated characters? Unleash your imagination and make a rock walk across the road, or turn a pair of scissors into a hungry monster. We learn the basics of animation, capturing images and manipulating them on the computer. Each student completes an animated sequence on Macbook laptops, using iPhoto and iMovie. Join us as we bring your characters to life and produce both visionary and cutting-edge work. Tom Alpern graduated from the Rhode island School of Design and now lives in Aspen. He is a videographer, editor, snow sculptor, writer, artist and teacher. August 5 - 9 Cooking with Clay Evelyn Siegel Ages: 9 to 12 / 1:30 - 4 pm Tuition: $275 / Studio Fee: $15 Code: K1012 Enrollment Limit: 15 What is better than creating your very own ceramic dishes for a special family feast? During this unique workshop, we learn many handbuilding and design techniques to create beautiful pieces t

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