?Magnolia?s place for creative arts exploration and expression ? A place where creativity, imagination and the arts flourish, where all are welcome. A safe place to encourage, nurture and develop the artist in each of us.?
The Magnolia Art Experience (MAX), a non-profit organization, presents a small summer sampling of classes for the public. During the summer?they will be developing a more comprehensive class schedule for the fall quarter launch.
Upcoming events for MAX:
- Summerfest parade on August 6
- Some Saturdays the Magnolia Farmer?s Market with our art table
- MUCC/MAX Benefit Talent/Variety Show September 18th.
- October 15th book launch?THE TRAIN TO ORVIETO?by novelist Rebecca J. Novelli.
If you have ideas or suggestions for fall classes or you would like to be an instructor of a class please let?them know by August 1st. Classes will be held at Magnolia United Church of Christ (MUCC). Summer listings:
Introduction to Watercolor
Instructor: by Nancy Gellos
Learn foundational watercolor techniques and experiment with materials and different approaches to achieve the look and feel you want in your painting.
Instruction, hands-on exercises and open discussions give you the opportunity to explore various techniques from set-up to painting. You will walk away with awareness of what to do and how to do it.
Teenagers to Adult
Number of students required: Minimum 4/ Maximum 8
Students receive instruction, try hands-on exercises, and discussions give students opportunities to explore various techniques from setup to painting. They will walk away with awareness of what to do and how to do it. This class is appropriate for teenagers to adults. Number of students required: Minimum 4 / Maximum 8
WORKSHOP DATES: Two-day Workshops
Workshop 1 Dates: Sat & Sun, July 16-17th, 2016 from 1:00-4:00 pm.
Workshop 2 Dates: Sat & Sun, August 20-21st, 2016 from 1:00-4:00 pm.
COST: $100 ? ($75 per student plus supply fee $25 to instructor)
Introduction to Encaustic
Instructor: Colleen Monette
Encaustic (Greek: enkaustikos: meaning to burn in) the lost art of painting with hot, pigmented beeswax. Learn the basics and practice techniques of this ancient art form.
- Learn the history through PowerPoint, safety, materials / tools needed with and demos of techniques.
- Students will practice techniques and complete up to three pieces.
- Students can expect to leave the workshop having learned the basics and the history of encaustic art.
- Number of students required: Minimum 4 / Maximum 6
What to bring: bits of ephemera – instructor will contact students for additional items to bring.
What to wear: Students should wear comfortable clothing and a closed-toe shoes.
WORKSHOP DATES: Saturday, July 9th, 2016 from 1:00-5:00 pm
Saturday, August 20th, 2016 – 1:00-5:00 pm
COST: $90 ($65 per student plus $25 kit fee to instructor)
Gallery space for artists who would like to show their art is available there as well.?Call Scott Ward at 206-696 2671 for more information.
To enroll in a summer class or?for?further information please email or call Ruth Becket at ruthbeckett@me.com or 206-298-2979.