Funky Artsmiths Workshop for the Youth

REFLECTIONS OF NATURE WORKSHOPS
Two 1/2 day workshops geared for ages 9 and up 
First one on Saturday (1 -4 pm)
Repeated on Sunday (9 am - noon)

Chattering Chickadee's with The Funky Artsmiths

In this three hour workshop you will learn skills to help you draw what you see, adding value and texture. Putting these skills to use you will compose and create a beautiful painting of a chickadee nestled in foliage. Workshop fees:  - $45 for students before Oct 15 - OR $55 for students registering later NOTE: prices includes $10 materials fee  Students should bring  - paint shirt - snack and water bottle. Min number of students: 3 Max number of students: 6

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Alcohol Ink Workshop with Cecilia Elizabeth

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Sunday, October 29: Morning Workshop (9 am - noon) 
Exploring Explosive Alcohol Inks 
with Cecelia Elizabeth

Workshop fees: 

- students before Oct 15 pay the early bird rate of $35 plus $20 for materials bringing the total to $55
- OR registrations after Oct 15 will be $45 plus $20 for materials bringing the total to $65

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Carving Workshop with Bob Gander

REFLECTIONS OF NATURE WORKSHOP - OCTOBER 28, 2017
Saturday - 1/2 day (9 am - noon, or later if necessary)
Introduction to Carving with Bob Gander 

With just a knife, we will carve a "Comfort Bird" in basswood. This is a small, highly stylized bird that can be held in the hand to relieve stress. You will learn how to hold the knife and to carve safely. You will also learn about grain direction. We will discuss how to keep a knife sharp.

A Comfort Bird is best left unfinished and unsanded. A knife, carving glove, and blank will be provided. You will leave the class with a finished bird. 

Workshop fees: 
- $40 for students registering by Oct 15
- OR $50 for students registering after Oct 15 
- NOTE: prices includes $5 materials fee for the carving blank 

Min number of students: 2
Max number of students: 8

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Paverpol Workshop with Loretta Metzger

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Saturday, October 28:  Full Day Workshop (9 am - 4:30 pm) 
Dancing Loon in Paverpol with Loretta Metzger 

Loretta has been creating Paverpol sculptures since 2010 and is now the Paverpol Distributor and trainer for Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Visit her website at XplorePaverpol.com

Create a Paverpol sculpture approximately 17” tall of a dancing loon. The spreading wings are made from a doily. This sculpture will be black with blue highlights and can be displayed either indoors or outdoors. Students should bring a roll of tinfoil (not BBQ tinfoil) and a doily if they have one. They should be dressed appropriately in crafting clothes or should bring an apron. Loretta will supply metal stand, tape, Paverpol, Paverplast, wrappers, wire, highlight colors and doilies.  Workshop fees with materials included: - $80 if registered by Oct 15  - or $90 after Oct 15  The $15 materials fee is included in the above pricing. Min number of students: 5 Max number of students: 20

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Oil Painting Workshop with Adeline Halvorson

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Saturday, October 28:  Full Day Workshop (9 am - 4:30 pm) 
Oil Painting Primer with Adeline Halvorson 

This workshop is a lesson in painting a realisitc subject without the restriction of a line drawing. It will provide an introduction to oils for those who have not tried them along with a new method for experienced painters. At the end of this workshop you will have a monochromatic painting that you can call finished, but Adeline will also give tips on completing it in full color later. The reference photo is supplied. Supplies fee of $15 is added to the workshop fee to cover: - a canvas board - a small filbert bristle brush - a palette If you have your own oil paints you will need: - Burnt Sienna - Ultramarine blue You will also need - paper towels or a painting rag - a small container of odorless solvent or water if you are using water mixable oils as Adeline does. Workshop fees with materials included: - $80 if registered by Oct 15 - or $90 after Oct 15 The above pricing includes the materials fee of $15. Min number of students: 4 Max number of students: 20 CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Pyrography Workshop with Doug Cox

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Saturday, October 28:  Full Day Workshop (9 am - 4:30 pm) 
Pyrography with Doug Cox

Pyrography art work is usually done with varying monochromatic shades of brown, from light to very dark to black. From time to time however, a picture benefits greatly by adding color to it. In the first half of the day, students will do a normal monochromatic woodburned picture of their choice. The second part of the day, the students will be wood-burning an image of howling wolves and adding vibrant colors to the picture. Doug will explain how to use water color washes and artist oil color pencil crayons to achieve a fantastic finished piece. Workshop fees with materials included: - $75 if registered by Oct 15  - or $85 after Oct 15  The $10 materials fee is included in the above pricing.

Min number of students: 5
Max number of students: 10

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Airbrushing Workshop with Bob Lavender

Reflections of Nature Art Show Workshop
Saturday, October 28:  Full Day Workshop (9 am - 4:30 pm) 
Airbrushing a Pumpkinseed Sunfish Casting
with Bob Lavender 

Airbrush a Pumpkin Seed Sunfish casting using, free hand airbrushing, templates, masking tape and pastels. Some brush strokes will be taught.  Basic air brush cleaning and maintenance will be covered.

Paints, flow medium, paper towel and casting will be provided at a cost of $25 (which is added to the registration fee).   Equipment list:  - airbrush and compressor in working order( A MUST )  - water container - old towel - palette paper - scissors - paint brushes you normally use - hair dryer(optional) We will attempt to paint as much of the project as time permits. Everyone having a working airbrush will insure that we get a full day of painting.  Workshop fees with materials included: - $90 if registered by Oct 15 - or $100 after Oct 15 The above pricing includes the materials fee of $25.

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Original Jean Minaudier will be at Gala Auction

Years ago Janice Laliberte managed to purchase an original Jean Minaudier at the live auction at a Reflections of Nature Gala. This piece is now being donated back to the auction - giving art collectors another chance to get an ORIGINAL JEAN MINAUDIER! 

So - make sure that you come out to the Gala Opening on Friday, October 27 at Prairieland Park, Hall C starting at 7:15. 

Jean Minaudier Original
This image is not very clear so you
have to see it in person to truly appreciate.