Classes and Workshops 2010

Vanity Fair series, sculpture, by Lena Olson

Sculpting a Self Portrait (1/2 Size) from Photographs - Lena Olson

Date: April 7-May 26, 2010
Time: Wednesdays, 6 - 9 p.m.
Cost: $190 ($165 members)

Class will be held in Olson's Studio 236. Using water based clay, students will learn to sculpt the human head using Rodin's profile method as well as discussion of the major forms of underlying anatomy of the head and neck. The class will begin with the critical techniques of taking accurate working photographs of the subject and measurements to work by. We will be working 1/2 size in scale. Beginner to intermediate level.

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Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Sunday - Monday: Closed

Current Exhibit

"Art of a Nation". Show opens February 26th and runs through March 17, 2010.

Call for Artists / Entries

"Mardi Gras/Carnivale" - all-media exhibit including mask makers, photographers, painters, potters, sculptures, jewelers, crafters, textiles, clothiers, performers. Call for Entries information available here.

Calendar

Winter / Spring 2010 class plus 2010 workshop schedules are now available!

February 26th, 2010
Last Friday Reception and Open House, 5:00-8:30 pm
5th Congressional High School Competition...with the studio artists hallway show of "Then and Now"

March 26th, 2010
Last Friday Reception and Open House, 5:00-8:30 pm
JUBILEE.. with studio artist hallway show Cut the Cake, performances by Miz Mar Madness Bellydance troup and Art Auction Benefit

April 30th, 2010
Last Friday Reception and Open House, 5:00-8:30 pm
Glass Artists of Pike Peak Region in Main Gallery.. Cottonwood Instructor Show with studio artists hallway show "Smashed on Glass"

May 28th, 2010
Last Friday Reception and Open House, 5:00-8:30 pm
Tribute to Armed Forces Call to Artists Juried Show with studio artists hallway show "Heroes"

June 25th, 2010
Last Friday Reception and Open House, 5:00-8:30 pm
Opera League Treasures with studio artists hallway show "Music"

July 30th, 2010
Last Friday Reception and Open House, 5:00-8:30 pm
Pikes Peak Pastel Society with studio artists hallway show "Local Color"

August 27th, 2010
Last Friday Reception and Open House, 5:00-8:30 pm
Printmaking with studio artists hallway show "Prints Everywhere"

September 24th, 2010
Last Friday Reception and Open House, 5:00-8:30 pm
Pikes Peak Studio Tour Preview with studio artists hallway show "On the Road"

October 29th, 2010
Last Friday Reception and Open House, 5:00-8:30 pm
Dia De Los Muertos.. Call to Artists Juried Show with studio artists hallway show "Skeletons in the Closet"

November 26th, 2010
Last Friday Reception and Open House, 5:00-8:30 pm
December Holiday Miniature Show $50 ticket auction

January 28th, 2011
Last Friday Reception and Open House, 5:00-8:30 pm
January Mardi Gras Call to Artists Juried Show

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