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SummerArts The Eastport
Arts Center and SummerKeys are collaborating to offer SummerArts,
a summer program of instruction in a variety of arts, crafts and outdoor
activities. Transportation
will be provided between Lubec and Eastport by a foot ferry to coincide
with classes. Come to
Eastport and its environs for its natural beauty providing inspiration for
your creative endeavors. Be
taught by accomplished artists, artisans, and college instructors.
To help you enjoy the Eastport area a listing of places to stay and
restaurants will be sent in the next mailing.
For more information call Pat Scott at 207-853-6179 or email patscottdowneast@verizon.net CLASS LISTING
Arts
101: Paint the North Light by the Sea in Eastport…on the most
northeasterly island city in the United States. Plein air oil
painting is offered in these beautiful environs with opportunities to
paint land or sea. Composition,
color, value, technique, critique and discussion will be included in the
week’s instruction. Open
studio time in the afternoon. A
critique will be held at the end of each week for all works done outside
of class for those students wishing to participate. Martha Sovell
Leister moved from Oklahoma to Eastport, Maine with her artist husband in
1999, seeking a cooler climate with the additional benefit of a new
topography to paint. Her love
of these new environs has worked its way into her landscapes, seascapes,
and still life painting. Oil
and pastels are her chosen mediums. Martha
studied art at New York’s Malden Bridge Art School.
She believes her work is most influenced by the late Richard V.
Goetz, an Oklahoma artist and teacher who later instructed at the Art
Students League in N.Y.C. Martha’s
work has been featured in galleries and shows for nearly three decades.
In Eastport, Martha and her husband, David Leister, have their own
gallery. You may visit the
gallery on the web at www.leistergallery.com. Arts 102: The
Magic of Watercolor
The course
will consist of five outdoor painting sessions, weather permitting.
In case of rain, indoor space will be provided.
Technical use of the watercolor medium will be addressed as well as
the basic elements of color mixing and composition.
The instructor will provide demonstrations and individual help each
day. While capturing the
beautiful landscape that surrounds Eastport is certainly one goal of
painting, emphasis will be placed on the process of creating, and on
painting as an enjoyable activity. Each
session should be relaxing and fun. Students
of all levels are encouraged to attend. Cheri Walton
is a native of Bangor, Maine, and has lived in the state most of her life.
She received a B.A. in 1967 and began a career as a psychiatric social
worker. Twenty years later, she returned to the University of Maine to
study art. She studied under
Michael Lewis and James Linnehan, and earned credits for three degrees in
Studio Art, Art History, and Art Education.
She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and won many awards as a student.
Cheri now holds workshops and classes throughout New England.
She is represented by three galleries and is listed in “Who’s
Who of American Women.” Her
work ranges from the traditional to the experimental and she works in a
number of different mediums. Cheri’s
work is autobiographical, bold, often humorous, and always intellectual. Arts 103:
Acrylic and Egg Tempera Painting Using Glazing & Layering of Color Using glazing
and layering of color creates atmosphere and mood in your paintings.
Full time artist demonstrates his own methods for both mediums and
provides a comparison of the benefits and drawbacks of the two.
You will have the chance to work in acrylic using Jim’s
technique. Knowledge of basic painting materials is helpful, but not
necessary. Jim O’Neil
was trained as an illustrator at the Massachusetts College of Art and
worked in that field for only a short time until his desire to paint drew
him to night classes for instruction.
He apprenticed under John Teralak in Gloucester, MA, and now earns
his living solely from his painting.
His works are represented by the Miller Gallery in Cincinnati, OH;
Redfield Gallery in Northeast Harbor, ME; Woodwind Frame and Gallery,
Machias, ME; and Peter Coes Gallery, Cape Cod, MA. Arts 104:
Creating Garden Treasures: Sculpture with Concrete
Contemporary
concrete techniques and recipes (including lightweight mixture ‘hypertufa’),
for making garden sculpture, yard
art, fountains, planters and more. Add
mosaics and found objects, such as beach glass, stones and driftwood to
create unexpected and exciting texture and color.
Everyone will be able to learn the basics and make a garden
treasure to take home. Course
will include a tour of Elizabeth’s home gallery and garden with its many
artistic features and hidden surprises. Eastport
artist Elizabeth Ostrander has gallery affiliations at the Eastport
Gallery; the Leighton Gallery in Blue Hill, ME; the Harbor Square Gallery
in Rockport, ME; and the Giving Tree Gallery in East Sandwich, MA. Member of the Maine Arts Commission Registry and the Maine
Touring Artist Roster. Education includes a Bachelor of Fine Art,
University of Maine; and studies at the Cooper Union School of Art and
Architecture, N.Y.C.; The Arts Student League, N.Y.C. Arts 105:
Mono Printmaking – Nontoxic Monotype Workshop
Explore the
possibilities of monotype in this workshop to be held in the printmaking
studio of the Tides Institute, located on Water Street in Eastport. Participants will explore different methods of creating
monotypes, using water-based inks and watercolors on plexiglass plates,
printing each monotype using the institute’s etching press.
The workshop will allow for experimentation in creating images
using an additive manner (working light to dark) and a subtractive manner
(working dark to light). Use
of stencils, other tools and nontoxic methods may be explored. Kristin
McKinlay oversees the printmaking studio at the Tides Institute and holds
a degree in Studio Art from Bowdoin College.
During the school year, she teaches visual art in four area
elementary schools. Arts 105:
Drawing as a Process
This class
will deal with various drawing techniques and drawing concepts. A series of exercises and assignments will be presented to
guide the student to a greater understanding of the medium. The class is designed to embrace the needs of a beginning and
advanced student. We will use
reality, fantasy, and abstraction as our sources. Richard Van
Buren studied at San Francisco State College and the University of Mexico,
Mexico City. College
Teaching: 1985-2002 Parson’s School of Design, Fine Arts Department and
Graduate Sculpture Department - drawing, painting, sculpture and senior
studio. 1998-2000 Fashion
Institute of Technology – drawing, sculpture and medium.
1985-Present Parson’s School of Design, Special Programs
Department – painting and drawing.
Selected One Man Exhibitions: 2003 Maine Center for Contemporary
Arts, Rockport, ME; 2002 Grand Arts, Kansas City, MO; 2002 Mitchell Algus
Gallery, New York, NY. His
works are held by many museums and have appeared in books and catalogs. Crafts
101: Learn the Art of Stained Glass from a Local Artist Instruction
in the art of stained glass will be using the copper foil technique.
Students will select a design, prepare the pattern and transfer the
design to stained glass. Each piece of glass will be cut; the edges of glass will be
ground and then wrapped with copper foil.
The wrapped pieces are then fitted together like a puzzle and all
seams are soldered on both sides. The
individual pieces form one unique design waiting to be displayed and
enjoyed. Mark J. Wren
has been a stained glass artist for almost twenty years, learning the art
of stained glass through mentors, research and practice. The design process, the selection of colors and textures and
the final composition provide unlimited choices, allowing use of his
creative energy. Mark focuses
on the copper foil technique because it results in finer detail in the
finished artwork. The
addition of unique items, such as seashells, agate slices and driftwood,
add to his creativity. Mark
was a selected artist at the National Folk Festival held in Bangor, Maine,
and belongs to a number of art organizations.
His studio and gift shop, Wrenovations Stained Glass Creations,
are located at his home in Robbinston, Maine.
Crafts 102:
Basket Making
The art of
basket making is fun, relaxing and holds appeal for all ages.
Making baskets is a perfect way to combine function and art.
You will quickly learn the basics of basketry and leave the class
with two to three finished baskets (depending on level of difficulty).
No experience is necessary, but for those looking for a challenge,
a few advanced projects will be available.
You will choose from a variety of sizes and styles in this learning
experience. Sue Martell
has been playing with fiber since childhood when she made doll clothes
from her grandmother’s scrap basket.
Constructing and creating “treasures” from fiber has been a
life-long pursuit. As an
enthusiastic teacher and learner, she is a quilter of both art and
traditional quilts, a weaver, a beginning spinner, and a basket maker.
Sue is a supportive, flexible teacher with decades of experience
working with both young and old. Crafts 103:
Doll Making
DOLL: image
effigy
idol talisman
amulet charm
mascot teacher
embodiment of spirit
object of worship
deity
child’s plaything Throughout
our history we have felt a sense of presence and power when beholding
representation of the human form. No
matter how crude or whimsical or accomplished, dolls are believed to be
infused with life and with a kind of magic by their makers.
Dolls serve as talismans, reminders of what is felt but not seen,
what is so, but is not immediately obvious.
In fairy tales the doll often represents the intuitive voice, the
inner knowing. In these five
days, it will be our task to fashion an image, or more than one, and imbue
it with spirit and with story. Patricia
Maimon-Music was born in Philadelphia, PA, in 1941. She is a quiltmaker, dollmaker and teller of stories about
women and the textile arts. Computer 101:
Digital Photography – From Camera to Computer to the Internet
Explore using
digital cameras, transferring the images to a computer, processing them
with Adobe Photoshop Elements 2, and printing.
Learn how to save images for use on the Internet.
Bring along a digital camera and a laptop if you can. Ed Scott has
been involved in computer technology for over 27 years. Starting as a mainframe peripheral technician, he then moved
into engineering as a process control computer design engineer.
For the last ten years he has been working in the computer
networking field and currently is a self-employed computer systems
analyst. His other areas of
interest are meteorology, astronomy, and amateur radio as well as
photography and astrophotography. He
uses image processing to study weather satellite photos, develop digital
camera photos, and to create and maintain Web sites. Fiber Arts
101: From Sheep to Shawl
An
exploration of basic spinning, dying and weaving techniques to create
usable objects. Leatrice
Linden worked as a fabric sample weaver and designer in New York City
before moving to Maine and building a log cabin and her studio in the
woods. She raised sheep and
created tapestries and rugs using fleece from her sheep.
Her work has been exhibited and sold throughout the United States.
She taught fiber arts at Miami Dade Community College in Miami, FL,
and today she maintains studios in Miami and Perry, Maine. Fiber Arts
102: Beginning Surface Design - Working on Silk Scarves Have you ever
wished that you could create fabrics that are yours alone and unlike those
available in the local fabric store?
Well, you can and the only limit to your fabric is your
imagination. Although surface
design encompasses many fields, we will begin by sampling dyeing, color
discharge, stamp/printing, and basic shibori.
The student should expect to take home samples and two silk scarves
using techniques from this class. Nan Sepick
has been weaving, sewing and dyeing for thirty years.
She is the owner of Daylily Weaving and Dyeworks in Perry,
Maine. Daylily
specializes in combining hand dyed silk and hand-woven fabric using
multiple surface design techniques to make women’s jackets and scarves
from Nan’s patterns. Fiber Arts
103: More Than Quilts - Fabric Exploration
Discover your
creative side as you participate in this unique course designed to help
you explore your self-expression through fabric using either handwork or
sewing machines. You will
experiment with color and design as you develop your personalized project.
Possibilities may include a wall hanging, pillow, miniature
landscape or any small project developed around your area of interest.
No prior experience is necessary. See Sue
Martell’s biography under “Basket Making.” Outdoor 101:
Beginning Kayaking on Lake and Sea
Kayaking
allows you to see life up close and personal.
Viewing water creatures, birds, study of ecology are so much fun
from a kayak, and it’s easy to learn paddling techniques. Training will focus on development of proper paddling
techniques, and rescue and self-rescue training.
We will explore safety considerations including weather reading,
map/chart reading, tidal considerations, and appropriate clothing for
conditions. The course will introduce participants to the basics of kayak
design and equipment needs. Qualified
instructors will be provided by W.C.C.C.’s Boat School in Eastport.
More information will be sent to you after registration.
Minimum number 5 students. Outdoor 102:
Learn to Sail in a Small Boat
This program will provide you with a solid foundation of understanding
and knowledge of sailing. The
program has at least 12 hours of on-the-water instruction and 3 hours in
the classroom. You will
acquire introductory level skills in small boat sailing, water safety,
with some rules of the road, and weather interpretation pertinent to small
boat sailing. If you have
ever dreamed of catching the wind...now’s your chance. Teachers will
be qualified instructors from W.C.C.C.’s Boat School in Eastport.
After you register, more information will be mailed to you about
your teacher, what to bring, etc. Minimum number 5 students. Music 101:
Basic Music Theory (prerequisite: elementary ability to read music) This course
will give the student an introductory dose of the theoretical
underpinnings of music through class discussion and written exercises. Bring a music notebook; other materials will be supplied. Mark DeVoto,
composer and writer trained at the Longy School of Music, Harvard College,
and Princeton University. He
taught at Reed College (1964-68), the University of New Hampshire
(1968-81) and Tufts University (1981-2000), and has been a regular visitor
to Eastport since 1975. He
edited the revised fourth edition (1978) and fifth edition (1987) of
Walter Piston’s Harmony. An
expert on European music of the late nineteenth and early twentieth
centuries, he edited Alban Berg’s Altenberg Lieder, op. 4, for
the Berg Complete Edition. His book, Debussy and the Veil of Tonality, is
scheduled for publication in 2003. Music 102:
Introduction to Masterpieces of the 19th & 20th Centuries Some of the
works to be studied include: Beethoven, Fourth Piano Concerto; Chopin,
Etudes for Piano; Berlioz, Symphonie fantastique; Brahms, Horn Trio;
Stravinsky, Petrushka; Webern, Piano Variations.
Classroom instruction will include such topics as how to read an
orchestral score, what to listen for and how to approach the musical
analysis of these great works. Scores
of the pieces to be studied will be provided and shared. See Mark
DeVoto’s biography under “Basic Music Theory.” Visit Shawn's website at: www.mainelandscapepaintings.com
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