Summer art experiences

Arts & Activities, March, 2004

SOUTHWEST

Canyon country! Experience some of the most gorgeous scenery in the U.S. in this artistic and cultural journey in our great Southwest: a real insider's overview--fabulous landscapes, a slice of American history, demonstrations, talks and visits to many distinguished Navajo, Pueblo, Acoma and Hopi artists. Horizons to Go, P.O. Box 2206, Amherst, MA 01004, (413) 549-2900, Fax (413) 549-5995, horizons@horizons-art.com, www.horizons-art.com.

Nevada

Workshops in gorgeous Lake Tahoe location. Ceramics, glass, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, papermaking, digital art and jewelry. Credit available. Housing also available. $240-495 including lab fees. Sierra Nevada College, 999 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, NV 89451, (775) 831-7299 x5039, leigh@sierranevada.edu, www.sierranevada.edu/ workshops.

New Mexico

Taos Art School offering weeklong art workshops set in Taos, New Mexico. Ranging from drawing and painting to pottery and weaving, the school provides an in-depth experience that refreshes the soul that enriches art and teaching. Taos Art School, P.O. Box 2588, Taos, NM 87571, Voice (505) 758-0350/Fax (505) 758-4880, tas@laplaza.org, www.taosartschool.org.

Dragonfly Journeys, Tans Art Retreat [TM], offers B & B style lodging, workshops and customized individualized experience in clay, photography and multi-media. Take a class or workshop or create your own adventure. Instructors: Karen A. Fielding and Pamela S. Dean. Dragonfly Journeys, Taos Art Retreat[TM], P.O. Box 2539, Taos, NM 87571, (505) 751-3220 / (877) 398-9349, Fax (505) 751-0131, dragonfly@TaosArtRetreat.com, www.TaosArtRetreat.com.

Texas

Art in Texas Hill Country. Oil, watercolor and sculpture. See our Web site or call (830) 249-8678 for complete workshop information. J. Hester Studio Gallery, 904 S. Main Street, Boerne, TX 28006-2438, (830) 249-8678, Fax (830) 249-8853, jhester@ ktc.com, www.jhestergallery.com.

MIDWEST

Indiana

Learn how to compose and paint on location, to see values, shapes and color, and palette control, layering color and color mixing using a double primary palette. Robert Hoffman, 2106 E. 73rd Ave., Merrillville, IN 46410, rhoffman@Nvnetz.com, wew.hoffmanart.com.

Don't miss out on this unique chance to grow your skills, knowledge and confidence as an artist. Workshops feature distinguished artists and instructors, located at a charming Midwest location. Choose from six 4- to 5-day workshops. June 10-13 "Creating Drama in Sumptuous Oils" with instructor Timothy Tyler. Tuition: $399. Aug. 16-20 "Great Starts, Great Finishes" with instructor Pat Dews. Tuition: $425. Sept. 30-Oct. 3 "Painting the Impressionist Landscape in Plein Air" with instructor Lois Griffel Tuition: $399. Oct. 21-24 "Watercolor--Beyond the Norm" with instructor Don Getz. Tuition: $375. Dick Blick Art Materials, P.O. Box 1267, Galesburg, IL 61402, (800) 828-4548, info@dickblick.com, www.dickblick.com.

Ohio

Don't miss nut on this unique chance to grow your skills, knowledge and confidence as an artist. Workshops feature distinguished artists and instructors, located at a charming Midwest location. Choose from six 4- to 5-day workshops. May 6-9 "Designing in Watercolor with Color and Light" with instructor Frank Francese. Tuition: $399. July 15-18 "Painting Your Vision in Portraiture" with instructor Jay Thomas. Tuition: $375 plus $15 model fee. Dick Blick Art Materials, P.O. Box 1267, Galesburg, IL 61402, (800) 828-4548, info@dickblick.com, www.dickblick.com.

Missouri

Art and fine-art photography workshops for non professional/professional artists and photographers. Location: Big Muddy Creative Arts Workshops. Tuition: $295. Helvey Productions, 908 Shepard Ct., Columbia, MO 65201, (573) 443-7586, Bhelvey@aol.com.

SOUTH

North Carolina

A unique art retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering workshops in drawing, composition, watercolor and mixed media. Classes limited to 12 students. Tuition: $195-495. Hemlocks Studio, Box 417, Cedar Mountain, NC 28718, (828) 885-2831, Fax (828) 885-2831, sue@hemlocks.com, www.hemlocks.com.

MID-ATLANTIC

New Jersey

Summer workshops in the art of craft-blacksmithing, woodworking, fiber and surface design, weaving, ceramics, fine metals, photography and special topics, including beadmaking. Experience levels from beginner to advanced. Peters Valley Craft Education Center, 19 Kuhn Rd., Layton, NJ 07851, (973) 948-5200, www.pvcrafts.org.

New York

Basic jewelry making, wire working, basic seed beading, brick stitch, French-beaded flowers and more--private lessons or groups. Bead camp for kids 10 and up. Individually designed programs for special needs. Tuition: $20-30 per class. The Bead Gallery, 3963 Main St., Amherst, NY 14226, (716) 836-6775, beadorder@beadgallery.com, www.beadgallery.com.

Weekend process painting retreats in intimate wooded setting near Chatham, N.Y. May 28-30, June 25-27, July 30-31, Aug. 20-22. "Painting from the Source" is a unique opportunity to explore and expand the inner resources of your creativity with tempera paint. Expertly led by Aviva Gold. (518) 392-6175, info@painting fromthesource.org, www.painting.fromthesource.org.