Watercolor Workshop with Sharon Hardin on Nov 5

"The Watercolor Experience"
A Watercolor Workshop with Sharon Hardin
Friday, November 5, 1-4pm at AAWS

Experience the special power of water and pigment; how they combine to create an amazing array of beautiful, emotive color mixtures. We'll experiment with wild water as well as a more controlled approach.

Join us for this fun workshop about watercolors with artist and AAWS member Sharon Hardin.

COST: $45 AAWS members / $55 non-members.  RSVP with payment to reserve your spot! Email membership@associatedartists.org or call 336-722-0340

Image at right: "Chymification" by Sharon Hardin, watercolor

Photos from Bookbinding Workshop with Joyce Teta

Participants in Joyce Teta's Bookbinding Workshop, "Bonding and Binding," on October 26th at Associated Artists learned all about the lost art of making hand-made books. 

Joyce Teta, the workshop instructor,  is an AAWS member and owner of The Calligraphy Centre.  You can visit the Calligraphy Centre's link to learn more about her work, and stop by Associated Artists to purchase her art!  Our gallery is open Mon-Fri, 9am -5pm, and Saturdays from 10am-2pm.

An array of different materials were provided for participants to experiment with, and Joyce provided guidance and insight into her own process.

As the description of her workshop said "Your story, your voice, your mark and remark.  With a variety of tools, we will build and bind our story.  Bring your joy" 

Above: The finished books - don't they look fabulous?  Joyce Teta said that the class did a wonderful job and created some amazing stories.


To learn more about upcoming workshops and events at Associated Artists, please visit our website and check out our calendar.  Here is a link: http://www.associatedartists.org/calendars

Tomorrow: Bookbinding workshop

"Bonding and Binding: Bookbinding Workshop with Joyce Teta" will take place tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, October 27th, from 1-4pm at Associated Artists of Winston-Salem.  The price for this workshop is $30 for AAWS Members and $35 for non-members.   Joyce Teta, AAWS member and the artist who will be presenting the workshop, says that bookbinding really is a lost art.  In our modern industrialized society, this workshop offers a chance to slow things down and really pay attention to the details.  If you are interested in signing up, please call 336-722-0340 and reserve your spot.  To learn more about this workshop and other upcoming workshops and events at AAWS, please visit www.associatedartists.org/calendars. 

above image: Manuscripts in various stages of book bindings, by Joyce Teta

Bookbinding Workshop on Oct 27th

"Bonding & Binding: Bookbinding with Joyce Teta"

WHEN October 27th, 1-4pm
WHERE Associated Artists of Winston-Salem
COST $30 AAWS members, $35 non-members.

Your story, your voice, your mark and remark. With a variety of tools, we will build and bind our story. Bring your joy.

Join us for a enjoyable workshop to learn about the art of bookbinding with AAWS member, Joyce Teta.

$30 AAWS members, $35 non-members. RSVP with payment to reserve your spot! Email membership@associatedartists.org or call 336-722-0340

Image: Hand-bound books by Joyce Teta
For more info about Joyce Teta, click here

This Wednesday: Workshop with Bill Gramley

This workshop will cover the basics of chalk pastel. All supplies will be provided and participants will be able complete two to three pieces in the class. This workshop will be taught by AAWS juried member, artist Bill Gramley.
Cost: $12 AAWS members / $15 non-members

RSVP with payment to reserve your spot! Email membership@associatedartists.org  or call 336-722-0340

image shown: "Verbena Blooming" by Bill Gramley, pastel

Photos from Photo-Transfer Workshop on Sept 18

AAWS artist Mary Bailey Thomas held a workshop at the Associated Artists gallery on Saturday, September 18th, about the process of Photo Transfer. 

Participants learned the techniques of transferring images from color laser copies onto paper or fabric using Citrisolv concentrate (shown above). 

(above)  A large selection of laser copies were provided for participants to experiment with, and artists were also allowed to bring their own images. 

(above) After the images were transfered, Mary Bailey Thomas taught artists various techniques to embellish their individual images using their favorite color/drawing media.

To see more photos from this engaging workshop, click here.
To learn about upcoming events & workshops at AAWS, click here.

Photo Transfer Workshop THIS SATURDAY

WHAT   Photo Tranfer Workshop with Mary Bailey Thomas
WHEN   Saturday, Sept 18, 10am-1pm at AAWS
COST    $20 AAWS members/ $25 non-members. RSVP with payment today to reserve your spot!

Learn how to transfer imagery from color laser copies to various paper or fabric surfaces using CitraSolv® concentrate. Participates will then re-work the image using their favorite coloring/drawing media to create original (8 x 10 or 5 x 7) works of art.

Presenter Mary Bailey Thomas, AAWS member and artist at Studios 625, has taught this workshop at numerous State & National Art education Conventions, the Sawtooth Center & at AAWS over the past five years.

Materials:
*Mary Bailey Thomas will have copies on hand for those who just want to learn the process and do not bring their own images.

*For those who want to use their own images: Mary Bailey Thomas recommends LePrint Printing on Jonestown Road for the color laser copies. LePrint will print any size up to 11 x 17. If participants want to do the larger size transfer they will need to supply the paper.

(Printing FYI: If there are words, participants need to flip them or invert them so they will not print backwards. They can email a jpg. to LePrint. The laser copy has to be a powder toner copier to work; ink jet prints will not work)

For more information about this workshop, call 722-0340 or email membership@associatedartists.org

Illustration/Cartooning Workshop THIS FRIDAY

What   "Life According To... Sharing Your World with Others Through Humor" Illustration/Cartooning Workshop with Scott Davis
When   September 10 (Friday), 3-5pm
Where   AAWS
Cost $30 AAWS members/$35 non

About   An illustration/cartooning workshop with artist Scott Davis, creator "Sherlock Unleashed." Bring a sketchbook and your favorite drawing tools and gain tips and skills for creating comics and illustrations. A perfect way to kick-off the BookMARKS festival weekend! You can learn more about Scott Davis by visiting his website, Right Brain Ruminations.

Limit 15 participants – RSVP with payment to reserve your space: email membership@associatedartists.org
or call 336-722-0340

Upcoming Events this September

We are gearing up for a fun fall at Associated Artists!  Here is a sample of some of the events and opportunities we have in store for artists and art lovers alike:

Drawing Circle 10 AM- 12PM at AAWS on September 4, 11, 18, 25
Sharpen your pencils and come draw with us! Free and open to all!

9/02/2010 Lines Opening Reception 5 PM - 7 PM at AAWS
Join us for the Opening Reception of "Lines." This reception is free and open to the public and will be featuring work by AAWS members. Info for artists: click here to see prospectus

9/07/2010  DEADLINE for "Art of Homeownership".  To learn about this free and fun community art project and how you can participate, click here.  P.S. - there are cash prizes to be won!

9/10/2010 Illustration/Cartooning Workshop: "Life According To... Sharing Your World with Others Through Humor" with Scott Davis. 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Join us for an illustration/cartoon workshop with AAWS artist and member, Scott Davis! Click here to learn more about Scott Davis & this workshop.

9/18/2010 Photo Transfer Workshop with Mary Bailey Thomas, 10:00am - 1:00pm at AAWS. Learn the process of photo transfer with AAWS member and artist Mary Bailey Thomas. Click here to learn more about this popular workshop

9/18/2010 Reading Work Series, 10:30 AM -12 PM at AAWS
Reading Work offers the chance to come out of your studio and share work with fellow artists. If you're looking for critique, some suggestions, helpful questions or a little sharing of ideas, then come downtown for our Reading Work Series. Bring some work or bring your laptop, bring ideas, and, heck, since it's free, bring a friend! Every third Saturday.

9/24/2010 Gallery Talk with Winston-Salem Monthly Magazine's Featured Artist Raul Montero, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at AAWS. Join us for an inspiring gallery talk with Winston-Salem Monthly Magazine's featured artist of the month. This month is Cuban artist Raul Montero. Click here to learn more about this gallery talk.

9/29/2010 Basic Chalk Pastel Workshop with Bill Gramley, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM at AAWS. Learn the basics of chalk pastel with AAWS juried member Bill Gramley! Click here to learn more about this workshop.

To see more events, please check out our online calendar

Save the Date: Sept 18 Photo Transfer Workshop with Mary Bailey Thomas

When: Saturday, Sept 18, 10am-1pm at AAWS

What: Learn how to transfer imagery from color laser copies to various paper or fabric surfaces using CitraSolv® concentrate. Participates will then re-work the image using their favorite coloring/drawing media to create original (8 x 10 or 5 x 7) works of art.
Presenter Mary Bailey Thomas, AAWS member and artist at Studios 625, has taught this workshop at numerous State & National Art education Conventions, the Sawtooth Center & at AAWS over the past five years. (image at right: "Millenium Center Sculpture 2010" by Mary Bailey Thomas)

Cost: $20 AAWS members/ $25 non-members. RSVP with payment today to reserve your spot!

Materials:

*Mary Bailey Thomas will have copies on hand for those who just want to learn the process and do not bring their own images.

*For those who want to use their own images: Mary Bailey Thomas recommends LePrint Printing on Jonestown Road for the color laser copies. LePrint will print any size up to 11 x 17. If participants want to do the larger size transfer they will need to supply the paper.

(Printing FYI: If there are words, participants need to flip them or invert them so they will not print backwards. They can email a jpg. to LePrint. The laser copy has to be a powder toner copier to work; ink jet prints will not work)

For more information about this workshop, call 722-0340 or email membership (at) associatedartists (dot) org

image shown: Downtown Dance Dance Dance the Night Away by Mary Bailey Thomas

July 31st: "How Do I Use This Thing?!" Digital Camera Workshop

A workshop to help artists learn to use their digital camera.

When: Saturday, July 31, 10am - 1pm, at Associated Artists

What: If you're like most of us, you have a great little digital camera that you use primarily for snapshots. You also know that your camera can do more, but all those dials and buttons just make you glaze over. But never fear... We've got help on the way!

Award-winning photographer and teacher Benita Van Winkle gives instruction on how to use all the bells and whistles on your digital camera. From easy lighting tips to actual controls, you will leave feeling capable and inspired. (and who knows—maybe your next show entry will be a photograph!)

Cost: $35 AAWS members, $40 non-members. RSVP with payment to reserve your spot! Email membership@associatedartists.org or call 722-0340 today!

Materials: Participants need to bring their own cameras

To learn more about Benita Van Winkle, visit http://www.busybstudio.com/

image shown: Butterfly in Pool by Benita Van Winkle

AAWS is Buzzing with Activity...

"Black & White" Exhibition Opening Reception,
Thursday, July 15th, 5-7pm at AAWS:

We had a fantastic turnout for the opening reception of "Black & White."   It was a wonderful evening full of intriguing art, good conversation, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and ... fun!  People of all ages enjoyed the various interpretations of this all-member theme show.  Black and white works of art hung on the walls, but the evening was in full color!

To see the full album of photos, please visit: Black & White Reception - Photo Album on Facebook

Carl Galie Workshop: "Preparing Digital Files"
Friday, July 16, 10am-12pm at AAWS

A good group of folks turned up to hear about preparing digital images for submissions.  Whether learning how to edit images for submissions to juried shows or how to format files for email and websites, this workshop was chock-full of tips, how-tos, and information!  

  

Carl Galie,shown above, an experienced photographer and active AAWS member, led the discussion with a presentation and robust question & answer session.

 

AAWS offers similar workshops and information sessions throughout the year - to learn about upcoming events, visit our calendar.

Carl Galie Workshop: Shoot Your Art Right

"Shoot Your Art Right" Workshop with Carl Galie
July 16, 10am - 12pm at AAWS

This two hour workshop, presented by photographer Carl Galie, will help artists learn how to photograph artwork and prepare files to create quality digital submissions.

Cost: $12 AAWS members, $15 non-members
email info@associatedartists.org to sign up!

About Carl Galie: Carl Galie is a landscape photographer and juried AAWS member who resides in Winston-Salem, N.C. His photography career began in 1991 when he began doing nature photography on a part-time basis while staying home to raise his two youngest daughters. Photographing on weekends, he began to build his portfolio, and in October 1992, he was offered a contract by Picturesque, a stock agency located in Raleigh, N.C. Read more

This Friday: Plein Air Workshop with Judy Meyler and Cheryl Powell

AAWS has an exciting workshop taking place this week and you still have time to participate!

Plein Air Introduction:  Tools and Techniques

Friday, June 4th at AAWS 10am-12noon

Judy Meyler and Cheryl Powell will co-present a plein air workshop at AAWS. This will be an overview of tools and techniques used for painting "on the spot" and will prepare participants for getting started in this practice. A plein air demo at a downtown green spot will be included, so wear comfortable shoes. AAWS will provide drinks and a/c for the lecture portion.

There is still room, so sign up today!
email info@associatedartists.com or call us at 336-722-0340

Can't make this week's workshop? 
Check out similar events by visiting our event calendar: AAWS Calendar