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Welcome to Art Works.
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| 60th Southern Oregon Art Show and Workshop Series
June 6 - 28, 2008
60 years of cutting edge tradition. . . |
| The Southern Oregon Art Show is back and better than ever with the addition of hands-on workshops by some of the region’s most talented and notable artists!
This non-juried, but judged, art show has received critical acclaim over the past 59 years as an excellent regional show where artists are invited to submit their best work in any medium.
Experimental and non-series work is encouraged… one of the key factors in the success of this “cutting edge” art experience.
The Grants Pass branch of the American Association of University Women, founders of the Southern Oregon Art Show, has shifted its focus and handed over the reins of this historic staple of the region’s art world to Art Works.
Art Works is composed of Community members, artists and art faculty of Rogue Community College. The show will be presented in the FireHouse Gallery, a venue revered by many as “the” gallery for pushing the art envelope in Southern Oregon. The workshops will take place at RCC’s Esther Bristol Education Center, the same facility that houses the FireHouse Gallery.
For more information or to receive the artist invite call 541.956.7339. |
| | For workshop information call 541-956-7303 or enroll in the workshops through the link below. |
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| | Calendar of Events |
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| | 60th SOAS and Workshop Series Schedule
June 6 - 28, 2008
Mosaics with The Garden Gypsies
June 16, 17 & 19, 9am - 12noon
$150
Learn basic mosaic techniques by creating your own mosaic panel using a variety of materials, including stained glass, vitreous glass, stones and other embellishments. The Garden Gypsies are two imaginative artists from the Rogue Valley in Oregon. Using found objects, old pottery, china and traditional glass, they weave their art into eclectic and whimsical items. They are also partners in the ownership of the Saturday Artisans’ and Crafters’ Market, held in downtown Grants Pass throughout the Summer.
Raku and Saggar Ceramics with Eric Gorder
June 16 & 26, 9am - 4pm
$125
Work with one of RCC’s master ceramics instructors and learn the simultaneously spontaneous and controlled firing processes of raku and saggar. The workshop will explore the amazing surface variations that can take place in these exciting methods. Eric brings a wealth of knowledge and background to his teaching currently creating large scale thrown pod like creations. He exhibits with Island Gallery in Bainbridge, Washington, AKAR Gallery in Iowa City, Iowa, and exhibited in the World Ceramic Show in Korea. Eric also teaches ceramics for Rogue Community College.
Acrylic Encaustic Painting with Vince Carl
June 16 -19, 1pm - 5pm
$150
In this workshop Vince Carl will demonstrate and instruct a technique for developing a deep encaustic like surface using acrylics. Participants will learn techniques to build layers of acrylic paints and mediums to attain a deep translucent painted surface. Vince Holds a BFA from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and has work in several private collections along with commission work. He recently created a body of mixed media paintings to expand awareness of people living with disabilities through an OAC ‘Arts Builds Communities’ grant.
Sculpture: modeling and casting with Janet Higgins
June 17, 18, & 25, 1pm - 4pm
$125
Beginning with an oil-based clay macquette, explore the process of relief carving and modeling, creating a finished wall piece in plaster, resin, or cement. Janet has an art degree from Berkeley, and brings her very special view of life to her work. She has large steel sculptures in the public art collection of the city of Grants Pass and RCC’s Early Childhood Education Center, She is a member of Ambus, a women’s traveling gallery group and sculpture instructor for Rogue Community College.
Dry Pigments with Virginia Andrade
June 23 - 25, 9am-1pm
$125
Powder pigment is the color saturated powder from which all paint derives color. Rubbing the powder into dampened paper produces exciting color transitions not created with other painting mediums. The instructor will demonstrate the technique of hand rubbing powder pigment and introduce the myriad of possibilities when combined with gouache, pastels, and charcoal pencil. Virginia is a renown regional artist, having exhibited at Rogue Gallery in Medford, FireHouse Gallery in Grants Pass and the Jacobs Gallery in Eugene. She is also a founding member of Ambus Art. She is known for translating the world around her to emotive color and sensual shapes.
Caveman's Evolution; just for fun with e’bender-webb
June 23 9am-1pm, June 24 - 27 9am-12noon
$150
This workshop is designed to use found objects and salvaged metals in the exploration of ideas for a replacement statue on the north end of town. Whether stylized, abstract, or metaphorical, the art works are to be seen as interpretations of 21st century cavemen. Known for his creative use of found metal and objects e’ also received a commission for the Rogue River Hwy. Public Art Project. Many of his pieces are large scale, outdoor, public sculptures.
Immersion Dyeing for Natural Fibers with Vera Rogers
June 18, 9am - 4pm, June 28, 10 - 12noon
$75
This class will teach the basic uses of non-toxic Procion MX dyes on silk, cotton, rayon, and wool. It is easy and fun. Be ready for an exciting first day and a second day of oohs and aahs when we reveal the results. With two main interests in the arts, Vera studied at the Oregon College of Arts & Craft honing her skills in fiber arts and ceramics. Vera has been juried into many exhibits for her dyed fiber creations.
Beginning Pastels with Dennis Hatch
June 20, 9am-1pm
$75
Learn basic types and uses of pastels, pastel surfaces, and application techniques. Students will work from still life to create a completed painting during the class time, followed by a group discussion of the experience focusing on challenges, successes and new directions for their art.
Intermediate/Advanced Pastel with Dennis Hatch
June 27, 9am-1pm
$75
Students are invited to bring their own favorite pastels to this forum, and to focus on the development of their individual style, and furthering their understanding of the possibilities of the medium. Hatch brings a wealth of experience to the classroom having taught for many years. He developed a program of arts education for children. His love of drawing and pastels sustain him.
Jewelry Clay Sculpture with Barb Hochberg and Stephanie Girdlestone
June 20 & 21, 10am - 2pm
$200
Be an alchemist and turn clay into 99% pure silver! This medium combines the ease of molding clay with the love of silver's shine, enabling you to model a lustrous piece of sculpture. Barb Hochberg is a certified instructor for ArtClayWorld, an international organization, and has taught classes at The Tucson Gem Show and Fire Mountain Gems. Stephanie Girdlestone is a jewelry designer who has been published in several jewelry magazines. She is also an ArtClayWorld instructor and has taught jewelry making techniques including a segment for PBS's Beads, Baubles and Jewels.
Clay Sculpture with Carolyn Rice
June 21, 9am - 4pm
$75
Indulge your sense of creative whimsy with this local artist, well–known for her creations transforming soft slabs of clay into surprising imaginary animal forms. A former high school ceramic instructor, Rice has turned her experience into the creation of ceramic sculpture. Her animals, primarily dogs can be seen at the Living Gallery in Ashland.
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