Painting Intuitively
This course is for the artist who has the desire to experience a more intuitive way of painting. Observation and memory will be used for a point of departure. Allowing your instincts and knowledge of paint to guide you and view unintentional occurrences as opportunites to discover new possibilities. Experiment with new ways of applying paint to a surface. Individual assistance and group critique will be a continual process. Ongoing discussions will focus upon a number of complex issues, such as the relationship between technical skill and personal sensibility; rational decision making vs. intuitive hand. Examples from contemporary and modern art will serve to broaden understanding of innovative painting. Room: I
Instructor: Karen Baumeister
Course#: W-42
Day :Saturday, September 20 th
Fee: $170 (Mem. $150)

Painting on Plexi
Remove yourself from the confines of what you see with your eyes. In this workshop you will use plexiglass as the painting surface. The surprises that it offers are exciting and very different than the effects you achieve on traditional surfaces. You will learn how to create paintings on the back of the surface so that the viewer can see the veryfirst strokes that have been created, unlikeconventional paintingswhere the first applications of paint are very often hidden. You are essentially painting backwards. Room : I
Instructor : Sandi Neiman Lovitz
Course #: W-37
Day: Saturday, October 4 th
Fee: $170 (Mem. $150)

Textural Exploration
In this hand building workshop students will explore the use of texture as applied to functional vessles, sculptural and two dimensional forms. Techniques such as stamping and rolling will be explored. Workshop is open to all levels and beginners are encouraged.
Instructor: Joanne Taylor Brown
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Day: Oct. 11 & Oct. 18
Time: 10am – 1pm
Fee: $150 (Mem. $130)

Subtractive Drawing
The main obstacle to creating a drawing is our pre-conception of what something looks like rather than concentrating on seeing the object as it exists in its spatial relationship to its surroundings. In this introductory workshop, we will explore ways of seeing and coordinating our vision with our hand. We will work from still life and our imaginations starting with simple materials and gradually getting more complex. Bring pencils, charcoal, conte or some other easily erasable material that you are comfortable using as well as an array of appropriate erasers and paper. Examples will be shown during the first session. Most importantly bring your creativity and willingness to experiment. Room: I
Instructor: Rona Richter
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Day: October 11,18, and 25
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Visual Journaling
Instructor: Diana Trout
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Day: Saturday, November 8
Time: 10am-4pm
Fee: $115 ($95)

Encaustic Workshops
Fee: $400 (non-member and member price) for all three workshops
Materials Fee: $75.00
Time: 11am-4pm
Three exciting Encaustic Workshops given by Michelle Marcuse Made from beeswax and resin, encaustic medium offers a method for painting with molten wax which is remarkably suited to a variety of surfaces ranging from enamel-like finished to high texture and tone. It is compatible with drawing, oil painting and sculpture. This series of workshops and classes is being offered to students, practicing artists and teachers. No prior experience in encaustic is necessary. Workshops take place at Michelle’s studio in Philadelphia.
Contemporary Techniques in Encaustic
Friday, November 7
Learn solvent-free approaches to working and painting safely with encaustic. This medium is compatible with drawing, oil painting and sculpture. Learning will be primarily hands-on with ample demonstrations covering traditional and contemporary methods. No prior experience in encaustic is necessary .

Image Layering, Gold Leaf and Drawing in Wax
Saturday, November 8
This workshop empasizes the translucent and opaque nature of wax and its ability to show depth. Techniques covered will include image transfer, combining oil and wax, glazing, scraping and scribing. This class is also excellent for those who love drawing. The basic core of encaustic technique and safety information will be covered, but certain techniques will be emphasized and demonstrated in more detail. No prior experience with encaustic is necessary.

Encaustic Image Transfer & Monoprinting on Wax
Sunday, November 10
Must have completed one other workshop or have been working with the medium fairly consistently. We will concentrate on printing/monoprinting and layering personal imagery onto/into the wax. Imitation gold leaf, carbon paper, and graphite transferring will be some of the techniques covered. A copy machine is available to assist with your projects. Encaustic waxes and equipment are included.

Wood Kiln Workshop
In this lively and intense four day workshop, a broad range of ceramic artists and students convene to participate in all aspects of the wood firing process, from glazing to loading to stoking. Functional and sculptural works are equally successful due to the variety of possibilities in the hybrid kiln design. All work must be bisque fired cone 10 stoneware or porcelain. Class limit: 20
Instructors: Brian Grow & Frank Hohenstein
Course # : W-15

ETSY FRIDAY NIGHT WORKSHOPS
$15/workshop *unless otherwise noted
Fridays, 7PM

Crochet Basics and Intro on 3D Crochet Techniques /
Toy Design/ Soft Sculpture
September 26, 2008
You will learn the basic crochet stitches and how you can put them together to make different patterns. 
Supply list will be provided upon registration.
Instructor: Angela Davidson
Angela Davidon is a graduate student of Art Education in Philadelphia, PA and a member of the Philly Etsy Team.

Papermaking Techniques Class
October 3, 2008
The process of papermaking was discovered nearly 2000 years ago in 105 A.D. by Chinese court official Ts’ai Lun. William Rittenhouse founded the first paper mill in North America at Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia!

Papermaking is a great way to recycle all those bits of paper lying around your home and turn them into works of art. Learn how to prepare paper fibers with your assortment of recycled paper and discover basic papermaking techniques, such as sheet forming, pressing, and drying. Then, take your paper and use embellishment techniques such as coloring, watermarks, pressing, casting, and pulp painting to create unique papers to use at your leisure.
Supplies: Any paper or cardboard lying around your home! If you have one or can locate one, please bring an old blender too. If not, we will share.
Instructor: Lynn Roberts
Lynn Roberts currently takes many classes at Tyler School of Art and the Clay Studio of Philadelphia and is interested in textiles, fibers, design, photography, and ceramics. She majors in fine art and music. She handles her own independent art business online and is soon to be featured in many art galleries and consignment shops with her professional photography. She is a Tang Soo Do Korean Karate instructor and yoga instructor and enjoys connecting with nature through her artwork and creating pottery with her boyfriend. Lynn is a member of the Philly Etsy Team.

Oil Paint and Gesso
October 3, 2008
Learn how to use gesso and oil paints together and have fun. This is completely irreverent and un-called for. But, it’s messy and fun as heck! All you will need is a piece of wood (any size, preferably recycled/ reused), oil paint (1 or 2 tubes) and some gesso. Oh, and some gloves…and something to engrave with – like a stick.
Instructor: Jon Vitale
Jon Vitale is an artist, a recorded musician and a film enthusiast. He recently relocated back to Philadelphia after living for a few years in Rhode Island and California.

Swap and Craft!
November 7, 2008
$5 to participate  
Come join us as we Swap and Craft!  What is a Swap and Craft, you ask?  It's a supply swap and community craft time followed by light-hearted show-and-tell time.  When you attend the swap bring your unwanted art, craft and design supplies (and maybe a snack to share). Every swap begins with piles of supplies, the unwanted supplies of all who attend. Everyone is welcome to dive in and find their next new/ used items from the piles. Take as few or as many supplies from the piles as you like, it's all free!

Now is the time to clear out that studio, workspace or closet. Those supplies you haven't used in forever? Help them find a nice new home. Help reduce waste while meeting new people and having some fun together in an arts environment. Here are a few tips on what to bring...

* Fabric, remnants
* Notions (buttons, zippers, ribbon, thread, etc.)
* Beads (gemstone, glass, seed, lampwork, etc.)
* Jewelry findings, wire
* Painting supplies, pencils, paper products, drawing supplies
* Various project supplies (screen printing, fabric printing, scrapbooking, book making, paper making, etc.)

DIY Workshops: After you have chosen your new supplies, slide on over to one of the sewing/ craft/ art/ design stations and start creating! If you've got skills you want to share, lead a how-to session/ tutorial. Or just sit back, relax and get to work.  

Swap and Craft is organized by:
Beth Richey: www.TranquilityJewelry.etsy.com and
Traci Nelson: www.tremundo.etsy.com.
Beth and Traci are members of the Philly Etsy Team.

Sewing Basics (with Machine)
December 12, 2008
Students will learn and perform sewing techniques and machine functions such as threading the machine, winding the bobbin and most common stitches. Students will have a choice of working on a pillow or tote bag.
Supplies: A sewing machine if you have one; one spool of thread, scissors, pins, one yard of woven fabric (not knit). If you are working on a pillow, bring a pillow form or fiber fill. Optional: Bring notions such as lace, buttons, ribbons.
Instructor: Amber Zaraza
Amber Zaraza has over 10 years sewing experience. She holds a BA in Fashion Design. In 2004 Amber started her own company, Phea Jean, and she is currently at work designing one-of-a-kind handbags and accessories. Amber is a member of the Philly Etsy Team, www.pheajean.etsy.com

Elements of Knitting
January 17, 2009
We’ll learn the basics! How to cast on, knit, purl and bind off.
Supplies: 2 knitting needles (size 8 wooden needles) and 2 skeins of worsted weight yarn
Instructor: Lynda Schwechtje
Lynda Schwechtje is a life long learner and crafter. In the past she has constructed and tailored clothes (and doll clothes), sewed gowns for a church choir and she was formerly part of the Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild. These days she has been focusing her attentions on knitting; she's made sweaters and quilts for countless babies. Lynda holds a masters degree in social work.

Create your own Stamps & Stencils
February 6, 2009
In this workshop you'll learn how to create your own stencils and stamps, how to choose inks, and how to make prints in a variety of ways including potato printing and printing using freezer paper.
Instructor: Sarah Greiner
Sarah Greiner is a professional packaging designer. She also independently designs stationary and is a member of the Philly Etsy Team