Exhibits & Workshops

Exploring Abstract Painting: Techniques with Zoe Cohen

Coos Art Museum April 20th

Expand your painting practice by learning new techniques. This one day workshop is packed with a variety of methods to create interesting effects with acrylic paint. Examples of explorations include reverse stencil, sgraffito, collage, monoprinting with deli paper, and veiling with transparent paint. Use of alternative tools for paint application rounds out the experimentation.

This workshop is a great review for those who have previously taken Zoe’s abstract painting workshop.

Cost for the one day workshop is $95 for CAM members and $105 for non-members. Class size: min. 7/max. 16. Registration ends April 6, 2018.  For online registration visit www.coosart.org or contact the Art Education Dept. at (541) 267-3901.

 

Title:                           Exploring Abstract Painting: Techniques with Zoe Cohen

What:                          Mixed media workshop

Dates:                          Friday, April 20, 2018

Time:                           Noon to 4:00 pm

Age Range:                 Adults and high school students

Skill Level:                 All skill levels welcome

Media:                         Mixed media

Where:                        Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson, Coos Bay, OR 97420

Workshop Fee:           $95 CAM members / $105 non-members

Registration Ends:      April 6, 2017

For more info:            Call (541) 267-3901 or email arted@coosart.org

 

 Supplies list:

1 sheet Stonehenge printmaking paper

1 LYRA graphite crayon

3-4 tubes of acrylic paint

1-2 brushes

1 rubber brayer

OPTIONAL: neo-color crayons, extra paints, gel medium, stencils, and scissors

The focus of this workshop takes us beyond technique to examine effective use of color and composition in abstract painting. Participants work toward creating a personal palette which reflects their unique sensibility. By creating color charts of their mixing experiments, each person will have a record to take home. Classic color schemes and traditional compositions are explored in a set of guided exercises.

Studio time will provide students with the opportunity to explore working in a series. This is an intermediate level class.

Some experience with abstract painting is recommended.

 

Title:                           Color & Composition: abstract painting with Zoe Cohen

What:                          Mixed media workshop

Dates:                          Saturday and Sunday, April 21 & 22

Time:                          10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Age Range:                 Adults and high school students

Skill Level:                 All skill levels welcome

Media:                         Mixed media

Where:                        Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson, Coos Bay, OR 97420

Workshop Fee:            $175 CAM members / $195 non-members

Registration Ends:      April 6, 2018

For more info:            Call (541) 267-3901 or email arted@coosart.org

 Supplies list: 2 sheets Stonehenge printmaking paper, 1 printmaking brayer (rubber), 4-6+ tubes acrylic paint (primaries plus black and white), 2-3 neocolor ll water soluble crayons (favorite colors) 2+ brushes (one at least 1” wide) and OPTIONALLY: stencils, drawing tools (graphite, pencils, markers, crayons and anything else your quiet voice encourages you to bring. 

 

Media: Mixed media.

Skill level: Some abstract painting experience recommended.

Age Range: Teens and adults.

Chetco Photography Association will be presenting their new photographic works at the Manley Art Center and Gallery February 6th thru March 4th.

On February 11th from 3-5pm, they will be hosting a reception for the public.

At this time, they will be answering questions from the attendees regarding problems with shooting photos with their camera or on their smart phones.

Food and wine will be available, as well as, decades worth of photographic knowledge.

Manley Art Center and Gallery 433 Oak St. Brookings, Oregon 541-469-1807

Unlock the mysteries of watercolor in this two-day workshop on Saturday, January 27 & February 3, 2018 , adults only Introduction to Watercolor class designed for participants who are new to watercolor or need a basic skills refresher.  Guided by Liv Drahos’ extensive experience in teaching both drawing and watercolor painting, participants will learn elements of design, composition, and color theory.  Combined with knowledge in selecting the right tools and materials needed to successfully mix colors and apply flat, graded and wet-into-wet washes on a variety of different surfaces an optimal foundation for painting with watercolor will be achieved.

The fee for the two-day Introduction to watercolor series is $60 for CAM members, $80 for non-members and takes place on Saturday, January 27 and February 3, 2018 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm.  Six participants min./12 participants max.  Registration ends January 20, 2018.  For online registration visit www.coosart.org or contact the Art Education Dept. at (541) 267-3901 or arted@coosart.org.

What:                          Watercolor classes

Dates:                          Saturdays, January 27 & February 3^rd, 2018

Time:                           10:30 am to 3:30 pm

Age Range:                  adults only

Skill Level:                   beginner

Media:                         watercolor

Where:                        Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson, Coos Bay, OR 97420

Workshop Fee:            $60 CAM members / $80 non-members

Registration Ends:       January 20, 2018

For more info:             call (541) 267-3901 or email arted@coosart.org

 

Four one-day drawing and printing workshops will be held on Saturdays in December, January and February in the Coos Bay area.

Title:                  Fish and Timber, Sketch and Etch. Four classes, four locations

What:                Printing and drawing workshops

Date(s):                Sunday, December 3rd, 2017

Saturday, January 27th, 2018

Sunday, February 4^th, 2018

Saturday, February 10^th, 2018

Time:                  1-4pm

Age Range:         adults and mature teens only

Skill Level:          all skill levels welcome

Media:                 mixed media

Where:                Coos History Museum, 1210 N Front Street, Coos Bay OR 97420

South Slough Reserve, 61907 Seven Devils Rd, Charleston, OR 97420

Charleston Marine Life Center, 63466 Boat Basin Rd, Charleston 97420

Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson, Coos Bay, OR 97420

Fee:                      $35/per class

Registration Ends:       various

For more info:             call (541) 267-3901 or email arted@coosart.org

IN MORE DETAIL

Four Classes in Four Locations:

 Fish Printing, December 3^rd, 1-4pm—The Coos History Museum, with the help of the Charleston Marine Life Center, will be hosting an introduction to the historical art of Gyotaku, the Japanese art of making fish prints.

Tree Ring Printing, January 27^th, 1-4pm—At the South Slough Reserve, we will continue our printing adventure with tree rings. You will be guided though talking about your print and presenting on what these rings can tell you about the history of that tree’s life.

Sketching Ocean Creatures, February 4^th, 1-4pm—Visit the Charleston Marine Life Center during its off hours to have access to drawing these creatures from life. Learn about the anatomy and what to observe on these creatures to capture their likeness all the while receiving guidance on drawing techniques to bring your creatures to life in your drawing.

Etching and Pressing, February 10^th, 1-4pm—Join Printmaker, Pat Snyder, at the Coos Art Museum to turn your ocean creature drawing into a print. Pat will teach you the etching and printing process as you transform your drawing into a print produced by our printing press.

The cost of each class is $35. All supplies are provided. Class size is limited to 12 per class. For adults and mature teens only. For more information call 541.267.3901 or 541.756.6320 or visit coosart.org