Kathy M. Forzley – Painting with Wool

Kathy M. Forzley – Painting with Wool
Saturday, May 18 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ages 14-Adult $60 ($55 Members)
Unleash your inner Monet and learn how to create a beautiful impressionist-style 8×10-ish painting using wool fiber and wet felting techniques! You will be using a photo of your choice for inspiration to create a simple flower design, floral still life, landscape or seascape scene. The instructor will demonstrate the basic method of how to prepare the wool base, discuss techniques for adding colors represented in your photo, show you how to create different flower & leaf shapes, and illustrate ways to enhance your layout by adding small amounts of fabric, silk, wool nepps, art yarns and other fun embellishments. Once your layout is complete you will add soapy water and finish the process using wet felting techniques. At the end of the workshop you will leave with a beautiful textural piece that can be further embellished with hand embroidery, machine stitching, beading and/or other decorations (optional). Your finished piece can be mounted on canvas, framed or made into a decorative accessory. Note: This class requires the handling of merino wool and use of mild soap (Dawn & Olive Oil). Not recommended for persons with highly sensitive skin. Some rolling of felt is required. Please bring: 2 old bath towels, small pail for water, small pair of sharp scissors and a photo for inspiration (optional). Students will take a short break for lunch.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
FOR ALL CLASSES

Fused Glass Flowers

Fused Glass Flowers
Saturday, May 4 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. class is full)
Ages 16-Adult $45 ($40 Members)
Use fuse-able glass, frit, stringers and glass paint to create a bold sunflower or bright poppy, or darling daisies! Finished glass pieces can be fused with hooks for hanging, or attached to a metal rod to use as a garden ornament.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
FOR ALL CLASSES

Stained Glass Basics with Lindsay Isenhart

Stained Glass Basics with Lindsay Isenhart
Mon. October 9 – 30 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Ages 16+ $120 ($110 Members)
Four days of learning: Day 1 learn about stained glass patterns, how to find them, use them and start picking glass. Day 2 – cutting! Learn to cut glass using a variety of class cutters and grinders. You’ll be cutting out your glass pattern. Day 3 is about finish fitting, and taping. Day 4 – finish taping, then learn to solder! Finally, add a patina, and polish up your stained glass with wax to show it off! Avg. 80 sq. inches. Limit 6 students.

Color Theory Series with Lindsay Isenhart

Color Theory Series with Lindsay Isenhart
Tues., July 19, 26, August 2 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult

$50 ($45)
How does Monet make his paintings glow? The use of color, or a psychological and physiological response to light waves of a specific frequency effecting the eye. Learn about color mixing, hue, tint, tone and shade.

Lake-scape Acrylic Painting with Jane Stroschin

Lake-scape Acrylic Painting with Jane Stroschin
Sat. February 5 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $35 ($30 Members)
Jane Stroschin will guide you through painting an acrylic canvas of a beautiful inland lake scene, reminiscent of the horizons over Fremont, Emerald or Hess lakes.

 

Silver Clay Starters with Lindsay Isenhart

Silver Clay Starters
with Lindsay Isenhart
August 11 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $70 (Members $65)

Use PMC silver clay to create a one of a kind silver pendant. Participants will learn to use dye cutters, texture plates, sanding, torch and polishing tools to create their project!

Preregistration is required, give us a call at 231-924-4022 to sign up today!

Photo Fabric Lighthouse Landscaping with Dr. Kruszinski

Photo Fabric Lighthouse Landscaping with Dr. Kruszinski
July 31 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 16+ $90 (Members $85)

Learn the art of collage landscaping with an inserted lighthouse picture printed on a photo fabric. Choose from Big Sable, White Lake, Muskegon, Grand Haven or Holland lights. You will amaze yourself at how easy it is to create a beautiful Lake Michigan Pier seascape in fabric! Prepare to have fun! Sewing machine needed. Equipment/materials list provided at registration.

 

Rescheduled from July 24 to July 31.

Preregistration is required, give us a call at 231-924-4022 to sign up today!

2021 NCCA-Artsplace Statewide Photography Competition

Photograph by Dianne Carroll Burdick

The NCCA-Artsplace Statewide Photography Competition is an annual event with the goal of exhibiting and acknowledging some of the finest photographers in Michigan while encouraging greater growth and achievement in the photographic community. With an entry deadline of July 19, photographers across the state are shooting and printing their favorite subjects for their entries in this year’s competition.

Michigan photographers, 18 years or older, are encouraged to take part in this juried competition. All photographic processes are accepted and each photographer may submit up to two pieces of work for the entry fee of $30. Members of NCCA-Artsplace may submit two pieces for a reduced entry fee of $25. All entries must be framed and ready to display.

Selected works submitted to the competition will be exhibited in the NCCA-Artsplace Ray and Phyllis Jansma Exhibition Gallery August 5 through September 8. The award announcements will be held livestream on August 6 at 6:00 p.m. Photographers awarded first, second or third place will be provided a cash prize. Honorable mention pieces will also be selected. The juror for 2021 is West Michigan photographer, Dianne Carroll Burdick.

Juror: Dianne Carroll Burdick
A Western Michigan University graduate with a BFA in Photography, Dianne is a free-lance photographer in Grand Rapids. Her clients have included USA Today, Grand Valley State University, the Grand Rapids Art Museum, the Grand Rapids Symphony, the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, Porter Hills, The Salvation Army, United Way, GR Magazine, BLUE magazine, ArtPrize and Opera Grand Rapids. She is a Continuing Studies Instructor at Kendall College of Art and Design where she teaches Photography/ Digital. She has participated in over fifty art exhibitions and her work is included in six books. Dianne is the recipient of thirty awards in Photography.

Competition guidelines and entry forms are available at NCCA – Artsplace, 13 East Main Street, downtown Fremont or by calling 231.924.4022. The guidelines and forms may also be printed from www.ncca-artsplace.org.

 

2021 Statewide Photography Singe Page Printable Entry

NCCA Statewide Photography Competition Complete Information and Application

Fused Glass Beach with Lindsay Isenhart

Fused Glass Beach
with Lindsay Isenhart
July 15 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $50 (Members $45)

Learn to use COE 96 fusible glass to express the magnificent skies, deep blue waters, tumultuous waves, crashing against the rocky and sandy shores! This is a great project for beginners or experienced glass artists!

Preregistration is required, give us a call at 231-924-4022 to sign up today!

Watercolor Painting with Lindsay Isenhart

Watercolor Painting
with Lindsay Isenhart
July 10 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $75 (Members $70)

Learn the basics or refresh your skills! Students will be guided through several watercolor painting techniques to combine into a stunning botanical motif.

Preregistration is required, give us a call at 231-924-4022 to sign up today!