NOTO Arts District

Beginner or Intermediate students will learn the fundamentals of acrylic painting and landscape art. Each student completes at least one 11 x 14 canvas board painting. This 2hr class meets:  Feb 27th, March 5th, March 12th and March 19th.  Classes held at NOTO.
Mondays: 2/27/12 – 3/19/12 from 5:30-7:30 pm
Instructor – Barb Reser
Barb is a very accomplished artist and instructor (http://www.arteducationstudio.com/barbreser.htm).

Students will learn the fundamentals of acrylic painting and landscape art. The class will meet for 4 sessions, each 2-hrs. in length. Each student completes at least one 11 x 14 canvas board painting in this class.
Instructor: Barb Reser
MONDAYS 5:30-7:30pm
Classes meet on the following dates: Feb. 27th, March 5th, 12th and 19th
$35/person

This three day workshop will give you a quick introduction to metalsmithing.  You’ll learn to saw, file, sand, and solder. Students will make a sterling silver pendant with a bezel set stone.  (includes one square inch of silver.  Can buy more if you want a larger project.)  Must enroll by March 10th.
Instructor – Bailey Marable
March 20-22, 9am-12noon

This class covers basic Tie-Dye folds and clamping techniques which can create a variety of shapes and textures. Tie-Dye has been used for over 2,000 years in China and Japan.  You will create several pieces of Tie-Dye in this class that you can wear or display as a piece of art.
Instructor – Natalie Wang
Saturdays:  March 24 & 31, 10am-12p OR 2pm-4pm

Remember finger painting? This is the adult version! This class introduces you to opening your own creativity in a powerful way, beginning with movement similar to Tai Chi to get your creative juices flowing, then engaging that movement with an experience of moving  our hands through luscious, wet clay on a dark surface. This is an experience that is fun, and also nurturing, centering and ...read more

Learn the basics of broken tile/ceramic mosaics from creating a design to grouting and polishing the finished product.  All materials will be furnished, but feel free to bring your own cherished pieces — broken dishes or other non-porous items — if you would like to incorporate them in your artwork. Class size limited to 16 students.
Instructor – Kris Luber
March 27, April 3 & 10,  5:30 to 7 pm.

Students will experience exercises to expand their success with drawing. Emphasis will be placed on establishing good eye/hand coordination through gesture and blind contour drawing. A good foundation will be taught for building a successful drawing. This class meets 4 times for two hours:  March 29, April 12th, 19th, 26th.
Instructor – Anne Kufahl
Anne has studio space at Studio 831, NOTO Arts District. She also is ...read more

Shibori is a Japanese term for methods of dyeing cloth by binding, stitching, folding, twisting, and compressing.  In Japan, the earliest known example of cloth dyed with the Shibori technique dates back to the 8th century. In this class you will learn some of the most popular Shibori techniques including Arashi, Kumo, and Itajime.
Instructor – Natalie Wang
Saturdays:  April 14, 21, & 28, 1:00-4:00pm

A fresh approach to collage.  Starting with movement similar to Tai Chi to get universal energy flowing, and then choosing materials to collage. Working from a place deep within, you will be attracted to use items you might have overlooked before. This process teaches you to be focused and deeply aware of your creativity, and, you’ll have fun creating delightful images with lots of different ...read more

A fresh approach to collage.  Starting with movement similar to Tai Chi to get universal energy flowing, and then choosing materials to collage. Working from a place deep within, you will be attracted to use items you might have overlooked before. This process teaches you to be focused and deeply aware of your creativity, and, you’ll have fun creating delightful images with lots of different ...read more