SPRING 2008 WORKSHOPS: SPECIAL CLASSES

To download the complete workshop schedule for the spring, please click here.

Alternative Photographic Processes
Kris Sanford
May 17 & 18 from 9:30 – 4:00 pm
$220 (members: $205) · $45 materials fee
Learn two alternative photographic processes in one weekend. On the first day explore Cyantoype. Create unique prints that will be enhanced by their beautiful blue tone. You will learn how to mix the chemicals and various exposure methods for this unique and accessible photographic process. On the second day you will learn the Van Dyke printing process. The Van Dyke process developed in the 19th century produces prints that have a soft brown finish. The rich tone gives your prints a rich warm “antique” appearance.
 
Introduction to the Alexander Technique for Artists
Claudia Vess
March 5 from 6:30 – 9:30 pm
$60 (members: $45)
Making art is a performance. The Alexander Technique can improve the quality of your performance.  It makes every task easier, promotes well-being and enhances creativity.  Get the mark you want the first time. Relieve tension and prevent repetitive stress syndrome.  Free your energy to enhance your ability to put your artistic intentions into material form.  The basic principles of the Alexander Technique are easy to understand and fun to put into action.  Learn to apply these principles to what you do. Bring a tool you want to work with (for example, a camera, a linocut tool, etc.) to class. Drawing materials will be provided.
 
Catching Your Story
Ellouise Schoettler
April 12 from 9:30 – 4:00 pm
$110 (members: $95) ·  $5 materials fee
Each story has a “back” story of how it came about; what worked; and what didn’t work as the story came to light and developed. How does a setting establish the story? This workshop will teach what questioning techniques work well to keep the story flowing? How you gather additional material or connect with related memories that help you enlarge your story. This is a class for anyone interested in developing a narrative in their art. If you want to create an artist book but you can’t figure out how to develop your story allow master storyteller Ellouise Schoettler to give you the skills to push toward your goals.

To register for workshops, fill out this registration form and mail to Pyramid Atlantic. You can also fax the form, or sign up by phone with your credit card. As some of our instructors are coming from out of town and need to make travel arrangements, we ask that you please register at least 2 weeks in advance for all workshops.