Desert Paper, Book and Wax Studio Renfrow
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1. 162 app marerIALs FEE 22 aba SPRING PAPERMAKING OPEN STUDIO WESTERN SHEETFORMING ONE SATURDAY MAR 21ST 10 AM 4 PM If you have ever studied papermaking with me before and dream of just getting your hands into those vats again this day is just for you Open studio time with vats full of cooked hollander beaten plant fibers delicious colors strong cotton rag No instruction but will be on hand Previous New bies welcome On your mark get set GO FEE 85 FFC DISCOUNTED FEE 76 50 app MATERIALS FEE 30 X THE DANCE OF NAGASHIZUKI JAPANESE PAPERMAKING WEEKEND SATURDAY amp SUNDAY APR 25TH amp 26TH 2009 10 AM 4 PM Japanese papermaking or nagashizuki yields strong yet thin gorgeous translucent paper Using traditional gampi and kozo barks as well varied local plants we will learn fiber preparation to vat concentration to mould movement pressing and drying evolving into beautiful decorative sheets using varied colors Participants will practice contemporary studio adaptations of traditional Japanese sheetforming easy to do in one s own studio without expensive equipment There will be an emphasis on discovering one s own fluid movement in the meditative motions of nagashizuki FEE 185 FFC DISCOUNTED FEE 166 50 app marermts FEE 15 xX THE NEXT LEVEL ENCAUSTIC PAINTING amp MONOTYPES THREE SATURDAYS MAY 2ND MAY 9TH 16TH 2009 9AM 1PM Got a handle on the basics already Fami2. KSHOPS WITH ROBERT RENFROW m WINTER THE DIGITAL SNAP SHOT ONE THURSDAY JAN 8TH 2 4 PM Did you get a new Digital Point and Shoot camera for the holidays Or have you had one for awhile and would like to understand it better Bring your camera and users manual and learn how to get more out of your Point and Shoot you might be surprised at how much it can do Learn how to set the white balance lock focus different ways to use the flash select the proper resolution for sending photos over the internet or for printing with an inkjet printer and some creative techniques using the programmed shooting modes Don t know the difference between Camera Raw and jpegs You will after this class This is a short but focused class that will quickly get you up to speed on your Point and Shoot FEE 30 FFC DISCOUNTED FEE 27 00 M INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY THREE SUNDAYS FROM 1 4 PM JAN 11TH 18TH amp 25TH Are you new to digital photography and need good grasp of the basics Or have you had your camera for a while but are still not sure you are taking full advantage of all the settings of your digital camera Don t understand the digital lingo of your users manual Not sure why what you saw in the viewfinder of your camera looked so different when you printed out your digital images Find out how to get the photographic idea you have in your mind into your finished print This starter class will give you not only a so
3. Mk DESERT PAPER BOOK AND WAX AND STUDIO RENFROW ENRICH YOUR LIFE WITH INSPIRING ART COURSES PAPERMAKING ENCAUSTIC PAINTING JOURNALING PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTOSHOP WINTER amp SPRING 2009 XA WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF OUR FREQUENT FLIER CLUB FFC Take just S85 worth of classes and you are a permanent member From then on you can have 10 off class fees Frequent Flier Bonus Class You will receive 50 off every fifth class you register for Discounts do not apply to any supply fees or workshops taught by guest instructors We appreciate our frequent fliers xA PAPERMAKING WAX AND ENCAUSTIC JOURNALING WORKSHOPS WITH CATHERINE NASH M4 WINTER FINDING YOUR AUTHENTIC VOICE MAKING ART WITH A PERSONAL VISION FIVE WEDNESDAYS JAN 7TH 14TH 21ST 28TH AND MAR 18TH 1 4 PM So you have been taking lots of technique classes and have a grasp of how tos under your belt Now it is time to start working on your own what is it you truly want to express Through a series of journaling drawing and writing find your authentic voice and vision so that you can make work that expresses your deepest self It can be done through still life landscape the figure abstraction or any combination can become a point of departure for personal expression Develop an expressive personal body of work that is thematically focused and aesthetically consistent in presentation Lots of individual attention culminating in a gro
4. a brief review of basic image adjustments covered in the Photoshop Quickstart classes we ll move on to learning how to work with Layers make Selections Cut and Paste between images adjust Curves use Raw record Actions for batch processing learn how and why to set Color Spaces and more We ll also have an overview of how to organize access and Batch Rename your photo files with the free Adobe Bridge application that comes with Photoshop FEE 80 FFC DISCOUNTED FEE 72 MG PRIVATE CONSULTATIONS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DESCRIPTION OF STUDIO 1200 sq ft studio in historic Barrio Hollywood Tucson EQUIPMENT Papermaking equipment two 2 Ib Hollander Beaters Reina amp Lander L S McDonald Whiz mixer Hilger vacuum table pulp spray er well made Western screens amp deckles up to 19X27 Japanese made su keta 11 5X17 18X23 20X25 hydraulic press dry box Fully equipped encaustic painting studio alternative photographic processes darkroom with enlarger WiFi Accommodations can be arranged B amp B two doors away Fees to be negotiated xA VISIT US AT lt HTTP WWW PAPERMAKINGRESOURCES COM gt DESERT PAPER BOOK AND WAX AND STUDIO RENFROW CATHERINE NASH amp ROBERT RENFROW lt cnash wvcnet com gt amp lt rfrow wvcnet com gt 1102 West Huron St Tucson AZ 85745 Located in Barrio Hollywood near Speedway Blvd and Grande Ave tel 520 740 1673 ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS CATHERINE NASH S love of travel and differen
5. ationally Locally he is both an artist in residence for the Arizona Commission on the Arts and on the faculty of the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum Art Institute where he teaches nature photography and Photoshop His work in both photography and video have been exhibited in Europe and throughout the USA Z REGISTRATION POLICY K First come first serve Class sizes are limited K Payment in full will reserve your place in the class K Refunds will be given up to 10 business days before start of class No refunds will be issued after this date However full refund if we have to cancel K cash money order or check accepted 20 bank charge for returned checks Please contact us regarding using credit cards through Paypal Cut Saale oa ee ee ee ee eee eee le ll K REGISTRATION Please mail to Catherine Nash 1102 West Huron St Tucson AZ 85745 Name member FFC yes __ not yet C Mailing Address Zip Telephone e mail K COURSE INFO Title Fees Title Fees Title Fees Please make checks payable to Catherine Nash Tuition amp Materials Fees Total Materials list and directions will be sent upon registration Please include materials fees in total
6. liar with using wax and encaustic painting This advanced workshop is designed to teach methods of gaining more control in a painterly fashion as well as introduce you to innovative contemporary techniques Color overlay and transparency Textural manipu lation from super smooth to very textured Encaustic monotype on papers and more Enrich your painting whether it be realistic or abstract FEE 195 FFC DISCOUNTED FEE 175 50 app 22 MATERIALS FEE xX WAX AND PAPER TRANSLUCENT PAPER BATIK ONE FRIDAY MAY 8TH 2009 10 12PM An incredible luscious surface treatment to create decorative papers of wonderful translucency color and surface design Perfect for use in bookmak ing creating unusual cards stained glass effect for covering windows Luminous FEE 35 FFC DISCOUNTED FEE 31 50 anD 5 MATERIALS FEE NM UPCOMING SUMMER WORKSHOPS WITH CATHERINE THIRD ANNUAL ENCAUSTIC SYMPOSIUM AT THE MONTSERRAT COLLEGE OF ART BEVERLY MA JUNE 5 7TH 2009 LECTURE WAX AND THE ARTIST BOOK A NATIONAL SURVEY OF BOOK ARTISTS INCORPORATING ENCAUSTIC lt http www montserratencausticconference blogspot com gt ARROWMONT SCHOOL OF ARTS AND CRAFTS GATLINBURG TENNESSEE JULY 12TH 18TH 2009 THE PAPER ARTIST S DREAM FROM HIGH TO LOW SHRINKAGE PULPS amp JULY 19TH 24TH 2009 THE HOT AND THE COOL OF IT ENCAUSTIC PAINTING AND MONOTYPES lt http www arrowmont org gt aba aba PHOTOGRAPHY amp PHOTOSHOP WOR
7. lid understanding of how digital cameras work but will also provide an overview of the world of digital process and equipment Find out how to decipher your user manual and use the different digital camera settings effectively Learn to choose the correct resolution for printing with home ink jet printers or posting on the internet In addition to learning about f stops shutter speeds light readings lenses flash file formats etc you will also get helpful ideas on easy ways to improve the composition of your photographs This is an easy going and informative workshop geared for the beginning digital photographer No experience necessary FEE 135 FFC DISCOUNTED FEE 121 50 M FUN WITH CYANOTYPES ONE TUESDAY JAN 13TH 11 AM 1 PM What are cyanotypes and why are they so fun to make Join us for a creative and playful two hours exploring this historic hands on photographic medium that uses the sun to expose your images Cyanotypes are made by mixing two simple inexpensive chemicals together to make a light sensitive photographic emulsion which can be painted on paper or fabric Cover this light sensitive surface with a computer generated or drawn negative or even an object such as a leaf and place them in the sun or under an ultraviolet light to make a unique photographic print Development is done by simply rinsing with water giving you a beautiful blue and white print a blueprint Perfect for a range of projects photographic framed pri
8. nts handmade books fabric banners journals collage you can even run cyanotype prints through an ink jet printer to print digital images on top Fun FEE 35 FFC DISCOUNTED FEE 31 50 PLUS 5 MATERIALS FEE ba PHOTOSHOP QUICKSTART CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM BASIC PHOTOSHOP CS oNE THURSDAY JAN 22ND 1 4 PM OR BASIC PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS ONE SATURDAY JAN 24TH 9 AM 12 PM Whether you are a photographer working digitally or even a painter taking reference photos and documenting your paintings knowing how to ma nipulate digital images is essential This class will teach you 8 simple steps for making fundamental image corrections and properly size photographs for the internet or printing using Adobe Photoshop CS or Photoshop Elements We will cut to the chase and focus on the basics of what you ll need to use most often This concentrated class will start you off on the right foot quickly You ll dramatically improve your photographs It is easy to take a poorly exposed photograph with today s digital cameras but with this class you will find out how to rescue a bad shot set the correct resolution of an image remove color tints and red eye fix blemishes improve photos that are too dark or light and prepare files for printing at photo labs Bring your laptop and follow along Prerequisite basic computer skills such as how to make find and open files saving to the hard drive etc Supply List Mac or PC laptop with Adobe Photosho
9. of pho tography especally important to me and have been working with these processes for over twenty years What are alternative photographic processes In a nutshell they are historical processes that were used at various times in the early days of photog raphy but became obsolete when better processes were invented They also include using more modern materials in a non standard way There has been a resurgence of interest in the past few years in a reaction to the fairly hands off nature of the digital photographic process The alter native processes in contrast are very hands on Learn how to mix your own emulsions for coating paper and fabric then expose prints using sunlight or UV lamps Explore making Cyanotypes Van Dykes Xerox transfers Polaroid lifts and Polaroid transfers These processes can be combined with each other and also with ink jet printing etc etc Really the possibilites are endless and lots of fun Open up a whole new area of photographic possibilities for yourself For some examples of what these prints look like visit lt http renfrowart com rr alternative photo html gt FEE 165 FFC DISCOUNTED FEE 148 50 PLUS 25 MATERIALS FEE IM PHOTOSHOP BEYOND THE BASICS CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM PHOTOSHOP CS Two WEDNESDAYS FROM 1 4 PM MAY 6TH amp 13TH OR PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS Two THURSDAYS FROM 1 4 PM MAY 7TH amp 14TH The next step in image adjustment for your digital photographs After
10. p Elements 4 or above for Jan 22nd or Photoshop CS for Jan 24th already installed and working Bring some photos you want to work on FEE 35 FFC DISCOUNTED FEE 31 50 xA aba SPRING PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO WORKSHOP FIVE SUNDAY AFTERNOONS FROM 1 4 PM MAR 29TH APR 5TH amp 19TH MAY 3RD amp 17TH Take your photography to the next level You already have a good working knowledge of camera function and picture taking and now you are ready to jump start your creativity Embark on an exciting journey of discovery as you gain fresh insights into your images and create a more meaningful focused and personalized photography portfolio Bring work in progress and I ll help you to refine it as you continue shooting over the course of the workshop Take advantage of a rare chance for feedback from fellow photographers Learn how to look at and talk about your own work in a nurturing environment Being a part of an open exchange with classmates who are confronting the same issues you are is always fun and insightful This workshop is also for those of you who have been hard at it for awhile but want some feedback and constructive criticism to further refine a portfolio for submission to galleries shows posting online or publication We will not be shooting during class and you won t need to bring your camera this will be pure concept critique discussion Please note Class size limited so everyone can get plenty of critique time and individ
11. t cultures has inspired her to live research and teach on four continents Perhaps most inspir ing were two research trips to Japan where she studied the techniques of Japanese woodblock printing and papermaking She received a B F A in Print making and Drawing from the University of New Hampshire and in 1987 graduated from the University of Arizona with an M F A in Mixed Media Nash currently teaches in Arizona schools as an artist in resident for the Tucson Pima Arts Council and the AZ Commission on the Arts and to adults through the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum Art Institute In addition she has taught advanced workshops in drawing Western Japanese handmade paper sculptural paper casting and sculptural artist books across the U S as well as in professional paper studios in eight European countries Japan and Australia Her art has been exhibited internationally ROBERT RENFROW has spent years studying and traveling extensively throughout Europe as well as North Africa India Russia and New Zealand He is the co founder of Art Research Tours and International Studios a non profit organization dedicated to helping artists travel and study abroad Graduating as Salutatorian of his class from the Kansas City Art Institute with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography Video Renfrow was awarded a Graduate Fellowship to attend the University of Arizona from which he received his MFA in Photography in 1991 Robert has taught photography workshops intern
12. ual attention FEE 175 FFC DISCOUNTED FEE 157 50 IM TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY IN A DIGITAL WORLD ONE WEDNESDAY APR 1ST 1 5 PM Travel photography is more than simply taking snapshots on your next vacation What makes a superb image vs the typical tourist shot Employ simple compositional techniques understand lighting backlighting diffuse magic hour and how to use it effectively Look for the decisive mo ment Your photographs can be much more interesting when you organize around a theme such as city at night small town character everyday uw life exotic images classic locations etc Create story lines and photo essays like an editor We will discuss lens choice depth of field how to judge image quality and camera choice suggestions Understand the different camera settings setting the resolution etc and become comfortable with your user manual In this workshop you will gain a better working knowledge of your digital camera and learn different options for storing image files and sending images over the internet Come back from your next trip with a body of work instead of a pile of snapshots FEE 50 FFC DISCOUNTED FEE 45 IM ALTERNATIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESSES TWO DAYS BACK TO BACK FROM 9 3 PM WED APR 15TH amp THURS APR 16TH By request am offering this workshop in the very interesting field of alternative photographic processes As many of you know this is an area
13. up critique on Mar 18th FEE 175 FFC DISCOUNTED FEE 157 50 PLUS 16 MATERIALS FEE FOR A HARDBOUND SKETCHBOOK NEWBIE PAPERMAKING GET YOUR HANDS WET ONE SATURDAY JAN 10TH 1 4 PM Discover the absolute magic of making handmade paper from plants fibers recycled papers and more there will be vats and vats of pulp This quickie introduction will teach you the basic rudiments of papermaking using easily found equipment and materials as you experiment with creative sheet forming We can experiment with decorative surface manipulation such as raindrop paper textural embossments and simple pulp painting Let s get our hands wet bet you ll want more FEE 42 FFC DISCOUNTED FEE 37 80 PLUS 7 MATERIALS FEE xX x BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ENCAUSTIC PAINTING WEEKEND SATURDAY amp SUNDAY JAN 31ST amp FEB 1ST 10 4 PM Painting with pigmented molten waxes a new take on an ancient painting medium that dates back to the 5th c B C From choosing proper substrates amp equipment to making your own encaustic medium we will learn how to prepare surfaces mix colors and more Integrate molten waxes with varied drawing media such as charcoal graphite and oil pastels metal leafing and transferring and embedding ink jet and photocopy imagery Experiment with masking techniques collage engraving sgraffito textural exploration and more This is an extremely versatile medium with instant gratification FEE 180 FFC DISCOUNTED FEE
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