November 2018
Workshop: How to Look at Contemporary Art
The exhibition Made in Germany: Contemporary Art from the Rubell Family Collection includes some of the most significant German art created over the last 35 years by both experienced and emerging artists. So, what is contemporary art and why is it significant? During this interactive adult workshop, participants will explore contemporary art, gain an understanding of how to view and discuss this kind of art, and create their own work of art inspired by the exhibition. The VBMA’s Curator of…
Find out more »Workshop: How to Look at Contemporary Art
The exhibition Made in Germany: Contemporary Art from the Rubell Family Collection includes some of the most significant German art created over the last 35 years by both experienced and emerging artists. So, what is contemporary art and why is it significant? During this interactive adult workshop, participants will explore contemporary art, gain an understanding of how to view and discuss this kind of art, and create their own work of art inspired by the exhibition. The VBMA’s Curator of…
Find out more »WORKSHOPS: DESIGNING YOUR PAINTING IN WATERCOLOR
DESIGNING YOUR PAINTING IN WATERCOLOR Joel Johnson This workshop will focus on how to design your painting. Composition and design principles will guide the student in how best to organize shapes and spaces and where to emphasize specific areas in the painting. Workshop meets November 30 - December 1 Register by Nov 26 Friday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. #FF57 $225 (Museum members $200)
Find out more »January 2019
WORKSHOPS: SPLASH WATER DROPLET PHOTOGRAPHY
SPLASH WATER DROPLET PHOTOGRAPHY J. Scott Kelly This three-hour studio workshop will be a BLAST and will also test your hand-eye coordination as well as your patience! It might take a little while to get in sync but once you do you won’t be able to stop! This workshop will cover the set-up for water droplet photography and how best to use your lighting with a speedlight. This Water Droplet/Splash workshop is an exercise in creativity and experimentation. Once you…
Find out more »February 2019
WORKSHOP: THE ART OF MOSAIC DESIGN
The Art of Mosaic Design Barbara Weiner This is a beginners workshop and will teach the basic skills of creating, cutting, and placing picassiette pieces on a base. Students will have the opportunity to create their own mosaic using the techniques introduced during the workshop. Just bring your creativity and go home with your work of art. Students will create a mosaic 8” round trivet. They will learn the entire process of this project; from customizing their own design using the picassiette (using…
Find out more »WORKSHOPS: FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY J. Scott Kelly This three-hour studio workshop will cover the basic principles of floral lighting, composition, and design. We will include the use of one strobe (hand-held flash) or incandescent light mixed with the natural light available. This workshop will also include learning to recognize the quality of light with the use of bare lighting, reflected lighting, and diffused lighting. This workshop is for everyone who has the basic understanding of the manual exposure control of their…
Find out more »March 2019
WORKSHOPS: PAINTING A PORTRAIT IN OIL FROM A MODEL
PAINTING A PORTRAIT IN OIL FROM A MODEL Judy Burgarella In this all-skill level, two-day workshop, students will learn to paint from life, in a quick and energized effort to capture a likeness in oils. Under painting, placement and composition will be covered, and the instructor will demonstrate how to map out the face and body using various measuring tools used by artists throughout the ages. This workshop will utilize a live model dressed in historic attire in celebration of…
Find out more »May 2019
WORKSHOPS: EXPRESSIVE EXPLORATIONS
EXPRESSIVE EXPLORATIONS Vickie Marsango Express your unique creativity by trusting your intuition. Students will gain a strong foundation of compositional elements and develop the courage of self discovery and individual explorations. Concepts covered in this three-day workshop: expressive marks and mark-making techniques, product knowledge, dividing and activating canvas, understanding compositional elements, and color mixing. Workshop meets May 3-5 Register by April 26 Friday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. #SS54 $350 (Museum members $330)
Find out more »October 2019
Night Photography Workshop
J. Scott Kelly This four hour classroom/location workshop will cover the basic principles of night photography. The workshop will be divided into two parts classroom and then night-time location shooting. Photography is all about capturing light; so therefore night photography is no different! Night photography requires the understanding of the manual operation of your camera and the relationship of ISO, aperture and shutter speed along with a few tricks and other techniques to obtain the look that you are attempting…
Find out more »Expressive Explorations – Abstract Expressionism Painting Workshop – sold out
Instructor: Vickie Marsango This workshop is designed for students who wish t explore expressive drawing and acrylic painting with an emphasis on creative thinking. Students will discover fundamental techniques through painting exercises, merged with an innovative approach to color harmony, compositional balance, and spontaneity. Extensive observation of contemporary master expressionist artists will be introduced for inspiration. Materials needed: Expressive Explorations workshop materials Fall 2019
Find out more »November 2019
Expressive Explorations – Abstract Expressionism Painting Workshop – workshop is full
Instructor: Vickie Marsango This workshop is designed for students who wish t explore expressive drawing and acrylic painting with an emphasis on creative thinking. Students will discover fundamental techniques through painting exercises, merged with an innovative approach to color harmony, compositional balance, and spontaneity. Extensive observation of contemporary master expressionist artists will be introduced for inspiration. Materials needed: Expressive Explorations workshop materials Fall 2019
Find out more »January 2020
Expressive Explorations – Abstract Expressionism Painting Workshop WW82 – sold out
Vickie Marsango This workshop is designed for students who wish to explore expressive drawing and acrylic painting with an emphasis on creative thinking. Students will discover fundamental techniques through creative painting exercises merged with an innovative approach to color harmony, compositional balance, and spontaneity. Students are encouraged to explore their individuality. Beneficial for anyone interested in taking risks with painting, and for artists who want to strengthen their own voice and confidence as a painter. All levels welcome. Workshop meets…
Find out more »Treasure Boxes in Clay WW64
Nancy Blair Intermediate/advanced wheel skills Join a master potter for a dynamic and fun-filled workshop to learn to create lidded box forms from one piece on the pottery wheel. Instruction will focus on form and style, and adding texture and surface design to create unique keepsake boxes. During the second day of the workshop, students will glaze their boxes, paying careful attention to enhancing the form with color. Basic tools will be provided. Bring apron, towel, lunch, stamps for decoration,…
Find out more »February 2020
Baskets and Buckets: Get a Handle on It WW66
Nancy Blair Intermediate/advanced levels Looking for new ways to put pizazz in your pottery? Join a master potter to learn how to successfully pull and attach long and tall overhead handles to wheel-thrown forms creating a dramatic, distinctive and energetic effect. Students will make a variety of shapes, including wide bowls and tall cylinders, to learn how to develop a personal style by refining and expanding imagination and decoration vocabulary. During the second day students will glaze the forms, paying…
Find out more »March 2020
Tackling the Teapot WW67
Nancy Blair Intermediate/advanced levels A master potter will demonstrate how to create one of the most complex forms to make on the pottery wheel. Making teapots can be fun and challenging, and is a standard of achievement for potters. Teapots are a milestone in a potter’s repertoire demanding close attention to form and function. Participants will create at least two teapots, learning how to develop essential skills and integrate visual aesthetics, personal style, and functionality. During the second day students…
Find out more »