Fall / Winter Catalog, Grand Marais Art Colony

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I recently came across the noun sonder, which is the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own—

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populated with their own ambitions, friends, routines, and inherent craziness. While sonder

Practice

speaks to an experience of isolation, where we are random occurrences in a stranger’s life, I’d like to come up with a version of the

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word that goes one step further, to describe how we move from stranger to friend and find community in creative intersections. Maybe

Experiment

the word is Colony.

There’s good reason why Colony comes to mind.

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For 71 years people have crossed paths with us, first as strangers, but then as neighbors and soon after; as mentors, collaborators, friends.

Learn

They have found their creative home here, whether they travel across the street or across hundreds of miles. And through our doors

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they have found new inspirations, a place to

Connect

We invite you to enliven your creativity

practice, and a community to be part of.

through our winter reading groups, family classes, and studio time. Help us to explore

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our theme of water through looking at how the masters interpreted it, and through attending our exhibitions on freshwater conservation

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and the work of Craig Blacklock. But mostly, if you see a lighted window, please come in, and join the Art Colony. Move beyond sonder

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to experience your Colony.

Ruth Pszwaro Artistic Director

The Art Colony – 2018 WHO WE ARE:

CONTENTS

The Grand Marais Art Colony supports artists and creative

2 Events & Exhibitions

seekers at every step of their journey by offering a variety

6 Entry Points

of educational opportunities. These include over 200

8 Youth Classes

annual classes, artist talks, family-friendly activities, artist services like studio access and residencies, and artist-driven community events.

11 Clay 12 Glass & Sculpture 13 Literary Arts & Photography

Nestled in the harbor-side village of Grand Marais,

15 Painting & Drawing

Minnesota, with direct access to Lake Superior and the

18 Printmaking & Book Arts

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the Art Colony

20 Artist Services

is a gateway for people to explore their creativity in a nurturing atmosphere.

ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME The following categories are designed to

WHAT WE BELIEVE:

meet specific needs and are included in

1 Artistic expression connects us with our internal and external landscapes

class descriptions: FOUNDATIONAL: For students with

2 Artists need time, space, and uninterrupted focus to create work

no experience or who want to try a medium

3 Mentorship and guidance are critical for all stages of creative development

reminder!

4 Dialogue enhances the artistic process and cultural understanding of the arts 5 Connecting through the arts builds healthy and resilient communities Grand Marais Art Colony 120 W. 3rd Ave | PO Box 626 grandmaraisartcolony.org info@grandmaraisartcolony.org 218.387.2737

for the first time, or who need a healthy

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: For students who have gained foundational knowledge in a specific medium.

STUDIO ACCESS QUALIFIER: Introduces students to the equipment and practice of a medium-specific studio to allow for independent studio use.

PRIVATE GROUP PROGRAMMING Are you an artist group, collective, or group

Made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

of friends looking for a shared artistic experience? Call us today to plan your private class with an Art Colony instructor.

Join. Volunteer. Support. Find out more at grandmaraisartcolony.org/support

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Events & Exhibitions EMPTY BOWLS Twelve percent of Cook County residents go

ART ALONG THE LAKE: FALL STUDIO TOUR

the Art Colony supports the Empty Bowls

Community-wide Event September 28 – October 7

Dinner and Silent Auction: a community art

Meet artists in their home studios (over

fundraiser to alleviate local hunger needs.

20 stops) and explore unique, handcrafted

hungry every month. To address this need,

work created in Cook County by over Empty Bowls Dinner and Silent Auction Thursday, November 15 Help make bowls to donate to this event while learning the basics of pottery and kilnformed glass. Open to ages 5 and older; youth under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

and purchase artwork from our participating studio artists who make their home in our cooperative clay and glass studios. See our demonstrations, artist talks, and mini-classes.

October 21 10:30 – 11:30 am 12 – 1 pm 2 – 3 pm 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Studio ceramic artists: Kari Carter, Joan Farnam, Kathy Reeves, Natalie Sobanja, and Bob Tamanaha Studio glass artists: Nancy Seaton and Lissa Grover

Make-a-Bowl: Glass Tuition: $5 per session October 22 6:30 – 7:30 pm

At the Art Colony: Stop by the Art Colony to meet with, view,

website for a full event schedule, including

Make-a-Bowl: Clay Tuition: $5 per session October 19 9 – 10 am 10:30 – 11:30 am 12 – 1 pm 2 – 3 pm

50 participating artists.

October 23 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Paint-a-Bowl November 10 | 11 am – 2 pm Tuition: $5

Featured Art Activity September 29 | 10 am – 2 pm Words for Water | Mary Dougherty Location: Outside at Harbor Park (Rain Plan: Voyageur Brewery) Mary is an author, activist, and the driving force behind the Words for Water photojournalistic project. The project captures participants’ literal words for water on a chalkboard and the culmination of hundreds of images communicates the essence of community values in relation to Lake Superior and our shared water systems. Come share your words for water!

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ART EXCURSION: PATRICIA CANELAKE STUDIO AND GREAT! LAKES CANDY KITCHEN October 13 | 9:30 am – 4 pm Location: Knife River, MN Tuition: $95 | Transportation: Meet at Art Colony at 7:30 am; return by 5:30 pm

NORTH SHORE ILLUSTRATORS’ GATHERING November 1 – 4 Register for the Full Event Pass or à la carte sessions | Member discounts available Everyone has memories of well-loved children’s books. Resurrect your love by learning from those illustrators,

Participants will spend time in Patricia’s

authors, and book professionals who bring

studio, first observing a painting

stories to life.

demonstration and learning about her work, and then they will have a chance to create

Event Presenters:

their own monoprint using a Conrad Press.

Erik Anderson

Megan Maynor

Following lunch at a local destination, the

Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux

Zach Marell

Betsy Bowen

Alicia Schwab

group will move on to the candy kitchen where Patricia will demonstrate chocolate tempering and dipping, and participants will make a chocolate of their own.

MOOSE MADNESS: FALL FAMILY WEEKEND October 18 – 21 Join us for a host of classes and family

Nancy Carlson Mary Casanova

Chris Monroe Stephen Shaskan

Rick Chrustowski

Trisha Speed Shaskan

Carrie Hartman

Jonathan Thunder

Greg Hunter

Kari Vick

Lauren Kukla

Lisa Von Drasek Nick Wroblewski

activities over the MEA weekend,

Event Sponsors:

including mask-making (page 8),

University of Minnesota Press

monoprinting (page 6), and Empty Bowls

Mighty Media Press

Make-A-Bowl sessions (page 2).

Minnesota Historical Society Press Best Western Plus Superior Inn and Suites Drury Lane Books

This event is funded, in part,

by Visit Cook County

Visit grandmaraisartcolony.org to register for classes

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Events & Exhibitions GREAT LAKES CONSERVATION EXHIBITION: BLACK GOLD

DAN WELDEN PRINTS: EXHIBITION AND SALE

November 7 – 28

March 1 | 7 pm

Organized by Ryuta Nakajima and Darren Houser of the UMN-Duluth’s Department of Art and Design, Black Gold highlights the plight of the 100 million year-old lake sturgeon. The artwork in this juried exhibition is from numerous artists and marks the success of the Clean Water Act

Dan Welden, master printmaking and developer of the solar plate printmaking process, will make two prints during his time teaching at the Art Colony in February.

Those prints will be exhibited and for sale, along with several other unique prints created in his New York home studio.

and Great Lakes conservation efforts.

SOLARPLATE PRINTING | Feb. 25 – Mar. 1 | See page 19 BLACK GOLD PANEL DISCUSSION | Nov. 16 | See page 6

WINTER EXHIBITION ST. CROIX AND NAMEKAGON RIVERS: THE ENDURING GIFT Craig Blacklock February 1 – 22, 2019 2018 marked the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Craig’s traveling exhibition celebrates this anniversary and the beauty of the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers. The exhibition has shown in such prestigious locations as the Mill City Museum and the Minnesota Marine Art Museum.

ARTIST TALK: THE ENDURING GIFT Craig Blacklock

ANNUAL MEMBER SHOW AND SALE EXHIBITION April 24 – May 5

MEMBER MEETING April 26 | 3:30 pm

ANNUAL EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION April 26 | 5 – 7 pm The Grand Marais Art Colony annual Member Show and Sale provides an opportunity for artists to share their inspiration with each other and the public. You won’t want to miss this quality exhibition with dynamic pieces in a variety of price ranges.

February 15 | 7 pm | Suggested donation: $10 Craig will present several video segments with original music by Peter Mayer, and discuss his two and a half year project, which was a centerpiece of the 50th anniversary Wild and Scenic Rivers Act celebrations.

Books will be available for sale at the event.

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Photo courtesy of Craig Blacklock

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Entry Points

Explore the Art Colony through artist talks, demonstrations, and hands-on activities for all skill levels.

FALL STUDIO TOUR | Sept. 28 – Oct. 7 | See page 2

COMMUNITY INK DAY: MONOPRINTS Jerry Riach October 20, December 15 & February 2 | 1 – 3:30 pm Tuition: $5 Community Ink Days are all-ages printmaking events where participants create their own, unique mono-printed art piece for personal use or to give as a gift. Drop in to experiment with design and learn more about the art of printmaking. Youth under 9 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: REMEMBERING SPACE Linda Ricklefs Baudry November 14 | 12 pm In her pastels, Linda explores color and mark making as emotion, creating spaces that invite contemplation. She will share about her artistic journey and how she draws inspiration from both the internal and external worlds.

PANEL DISCUSSION: BLACK GOLD November 16 | 7 pm | Suggested donation: $10 Darren Houser, Curator and Assistant Professor of Art, UMN—Duluth Sharon Moen, Senior Science Communicator, Minnesota Sea Grant Don Schreiner, Fisheries Specialist, Minnesota Sea Grant Panelists will discuss the exhibition as well as the present and future challenges of freshwater conservation in the Great Lakes region.

WINTER READING GROUPS January 29 & February 21 Tuition: $10 suggested donation Participants will meet on the first date to get to know one another and discuss an overview of their book, spend the month reading, and return on February 21 for a final discussion.

Morning Reading Group Sessions 9:30 – 11:30 am The Death and Life of the Great Lakes

by Dan Egan, led by Ann Possis Blue Arabesque: A Search for the Sublime by Patricia Hampl, led by Nina Simonowicz

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Evening Reading Group Sessions 6:30 – 8:30 pm The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World by Lewis Hyde, led by John Books Wired for Story: The Writer’s Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers From the Very First Sentence by Lisa Cron, led by Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux Water and What We Know: Following the Roots of a Northern Life by Karen Babine, led by Lin Salisbury

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COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: OPEN STUDIO: TAXIDERMY LET’S FINISH IT! Corrie Steckelberg 2019 Juried Artist-in-Residence Neil Sherman December 19 | 12 pm

March 8 | 9 – 11 am

Neil will lead a discussion on how to finish your two-dimensional pieces with the most appropriate and long-lasting framing materials. He will demonstrate the process and cover framing dos and don’ts.

Corrie will make two life-size sculptures of a wolf and a caribou, complete with internal fabric organs, using textiles, ceramic, and metal. Attendees can observe or participate in Corrie’s studio process by helping her sew organs out of repurposed fabric.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: ARTIST TALK: NATURAL THE 100DAYPROJECT CONNECTIONS – PRINTMAKING INFORMATION SESSION AND SCULPTURE Art Colony Staff Christine Forni January 16 | 12 pm Enliven your creative process this winter by committing to 100 days of artistic pursuit.

ARTIST TALK: PAINTERLY APPROACHES TO WATER Karen Owsley Nease January 18 | 7 pm Lake Superior is the primary subject matter of Karen’s artwork. She will discuss her depictions of its waters as points of departure in the development of a painting, as well as her uses of it, which span from metaphor to emotional driver to design element.

ARTIST TALK: THE ENDURING GIFT | Feb. 15 | See page 4

2019 Juried Artist-in-Residence March 16 | 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Christine will introduce her printmaking process and give a presentation of her work as well as exhibit samples of work she’s created during her residency.

CLOSING STUDIO: UNREASONABLE GIVING Corrie Steckelberg 2019 Juried Artist-in-Residence March 16 | 5 – 7 pm

View Corrie’s finished pieces and then, as a Frankensteinian taxidermist would do, Corrie will lead participants in the unique opportunity of dissecting her creations.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: OPEN STUDIO: TOWN TO COUNTRY THE STATE OF THE ARTS Dana De Ano Art Colony Staff 2019 Juried Artist-in-Residence February 20 | 12 pm

April 20 | 1 – 3 pm

Come hear what is happening at the Art Colony and in Cook County regarding the arts and find out how you can get involved.

Meet Dana De Ano and learn more about her Town and Country series of drawings.

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Youth Classes WATERCOLOR David Hahn and John Franz

WHEEL THROWING Natalie Sobanja

September 24 – October 15 Mondays, 3:45 – 4:45 pm Ages 6 – 8 | Tuition: $25

October 22 – November 19 Mondays, 3:45 – 5:45 pm Ages 10 – 14 | Tuition: $70 | Supply fee: $15

Paint the beauty of the North Shore and learn to make watercolors come alive on paper. John and David will cover the basics of watercolor technique, including preparing the paper, using different kinds of brush strokes, and color theory.

Students will learn the foundations of wheel throwing from centering to throwing the basic cylinder and bowl forms. There will be ample time and materials for students to practice their skills so that by the final weeks they will be able to attach a handle to a mug and glaze their final pieces. Optional open studio time will be offered on Friday, November 2.

WRITERS’ WORKSHOP Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux October 9 – 30 | Tuesdays, 3:45 – 5:15 pm Ages 9 – 12 | Tuition: $45 Calling all daydreamers, bookworms, and word nerds! This class will fuel your creativity and give you tools for writing great short stories. You’ll try out warm-up techniques, brainstorm new ideas, write messy first drafts, and edit your stories so they shine. Rose is the author of The Marvelous Imagination of Katie Addams and has led writing and storytelling classes for youth since 2002.

RACCOON MASK MAKING Marlys Johnson October 19 | 1 – 3 pm Ages 8+ | Tuition: $10 Create a unique felted raccoon mask to wear to The Big Lake/Gunflint Mercantile masquerade ball. Students will use needle felting and wet felting techniques to decorate their masks and then the group will parade downtown for the party. Masks are great for Halloween or wall décor.

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MY SKETCHBOOK: MAKING ART A PRACTICE David Hahn and John Franz October 29 – November 19 Mondays, 3:45 – 4:45 pm Ages 9 – 11 | Tuition: $30 April 8 – 29 Mondays, 3:45 – 4:45 pm Ages 6 – 8 | Tuition: $30 Sketching and doodling provide the basis for much creative exploration and are easy entry points for young artists. Students will fill their sketchbooks while learning the basics of drawing as David and John teach a variety of techniques, including perspective, negative space, and shading.

FAMILY GLASS SELFIES Nancy Seaton November 17 | 10 am – 11:30 am or 1 – 2:30 pm Ages 9+ | Tuition: $40 Multi-age students will learn techniques to cut and assemble glass and explore the properties of fused glass while creating their own unique glass selfie.

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FAMILY BOOK ARTS: FOLDED BOOK FORMS AND ORIGAMI Sharon Giesfeldt-van Ruiswyk November 17 | 1 – 4 pm Ages 8+ | Tuition: $35 Family classes allow youth and adults to work and learn together. Multi-age students will learn the many origami inspired and folded book forms like the accordion fold and Maze books as well as several nontraditional book forms, including flexagons, small flutter, and flag books with soft and hard covers. The class will also explore popup accordion books and also create a rainbow of paper-engineered pop-ups for each page.

FAMILY CLAY ORNAMENTS Melissa Wickwire November 17 & December 1 Day 1: 10 – 11:30 am; Day 2: 10 – 11 am Ages 7+ | Tuition: $30 Mothers, sons, grandmas, dads, daughters!

Learn about the ceramic process by sculpting ornaments. The first session will focus on creating and the second session will be used to add colorful glazes. Finished pieces will be available for pick-up, usually within two weeks.

GLASS SELFIES Nancy Seaton December 8 | 9 am – 12 pm Ages 7 – 11 | Tuition: $38 December 8 | 1 – 4 pm Ages 12 – 16 | Tuition: $38 Students will learn techniques to cut and assemble glass and explore the properties of fused glass while creating their own unique glass selfie.

IMAGINARY CREATURE CREATIONS Melissa Wickwire December 8 | 10 – 11:30 am Ages 5 – 7 | Tuition: $25 December 8 | 1 – 3 pm Ages 8 – 12 Tuition: $30 Melissa will teach students to make a unique red terracotta clay sculpture while learning about the ceramic process.

Everyone will create at least one piece. Creations will be fired with a red iron oxide wash to give them a beautiful finish and will be available for pick-up, usually within two weeks.

FUNCTIONAL POTTERY Melissa Wickwire January 21 & January 28 Day 1: 9 – 10:30 am; Day 2: 3:45 – 4:30 pm Ages 5 – 7 | Tuition: $30 January 21 & January 28 Day 1: 1 – 3 pm; Day 2: 4:45 – 5:30 pm Ages 8 – 12 | Tuition: $35 Students will learn about the ceramic process by creating functional pottery. Everyone will have the opportunity to hand build at least one bowl and cup, more if time allows, that will be glazed during the second session in the colors of their choice. Finished pieces will be available for pick-up, usually within two weeks.

CROSS OUT POETRY Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux January 21 | 9 am – 12 pm Ages 8 – 12 | Tuition: $30 Have you ever wished you had a fairy godmother to give you ideas? Become your own with nothing more than a classic fairytale, markers, scissors, and glue. Rose will give guidance for how to cut up, cross out, and add color to create original poems.

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Clay BEGINNING CLAY Natalie Sobanja

A NIGHT OUT IN THE POTTERY STUDIO Natalie Sobanja

October 3 – December 5 Wednesdays, 6 – 8 pm Except Oct. 31 and Nov. 21 Tuition: $160 | Supply fee: $40 |

December 8 or February 14 | 6:30 – 9:30 pm Tuition: $70

Are you new to pottery or do you need a

join us in the pottery studio to learn the ins and outs of wheel

Looking for a fun and unique activity to share with your partner

refresher to get restarted? Join us for this foundational pottery overview. Students will throw basic forms including cylinder and bowl forms. Those who can move beyond the basic forms will be encouraged to try altered forms and more advanced wheel techniques. Natalie will demonstrate how to decorate pots using a wide variety of surface decoration techniques and some hand-building will be included per students’ requests.

or good friend? Couples, singles, and mates are welcome to throwing and hand building. Participants will make two projects that will be glazed by the instructor and available for pick-up one week later. Dessert and wine will be provided and all supplies are included.

SECOND LEVEL CLAY Natalie Sobanja January 23 – March 13 | Wednesdays, 5 – 7 pm Tuition: $160 | Supply fee: $40 | This session is for students who have taken at least one beginning clay class and are looking to go to the next step.

MAKE-A-BOWL | CLAY | October 19 & 21 | See page 2

Students will continue to build on their foundational knowledge of wheel throwing and then move beyond to more advanced methods. Natalie will include instruction on surface design,

POTS FOR PRESENTS Joan Farnam

firing schedules, glazing techniques, and hand building per students’ requests. Prerequisite: Foundational knowledge of pottery

October 23 – December 11 Tuesdays, 6 – 8 pm Tuition: $160 | Supply fee: $40 |

techniques and wheel throwing.

Make a series of stoneware pots for gifts or your own shelves. Students will learn

CERAMIC TILES Melissa Wickwire

wheel-throwing and glazing techniques

April 6 & 13 | Day 1: 1 – 4 pm; Day 2: 1 – 3 pm Tuition: $65 | Supply fee: $12

while getting into the holiday spirit. Kiln

Melissa will demonstrate a variety of techniques, and students

loading and firing will also be covered. Join us for bundles of fun as we prepare for the holidays. Prerequisite: Foundational knowledge of pottery techniques and wheel throwing.

FAMILY CLAY ORNAMENTS | Nov. 17 | See page 9

KEY:

= Studio Access Qualifier

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will create tiles of their own design or choose from a template.

In the first session students will create the tiles from stoneware clay, and then students will return to add the surface glaze of their choice. The finished work will be suitable for installation or as a wall hanging and available for pick-up at a later date, usually within two weeks.

= Foundational Class

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= Some Experience Required

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Glass & Sculpture MAKE-A-BOWL | GLASS | October 22 & 23 | See page 2

AQUA-RESIN SCULPTURE Andy Ness

SCULPTURE: CRAFT AND CONCEPT Greg Mueller

October 27 – 28 | 9 am – 4 pm Tuition: $160 | Supply fee: $65

November 29 – December 20 Thursdays, 5 – 8 pm Tuition: $95 | Supply fee: $48

Aqua-Resin is a water-based, non-toxic, sculpting resin that is lightweight but durable, and can be used in sculpture, painting, and installation. Students will explore the versatile and adaptable applications and properties of Aqua-Resin

Students will create three small sculptures while learning a variety of foundational sculpture techniques, including modeling, mold making, and constructive assemblage methods. Explore the possibilities of three-dimensional

in sculptural projects.

design without foraging or fabricating.

GUIDED GLASS Nancy Seaton

FAMILY GLASS SELFIES | November 17 | See page 8

February 12 – March 7 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 – 8:30 pm Tuition: $190 | Supply fee: varies | Take your glass making to the next level and explore new possibilities. Bring your project ideas to class and Nancy will facilitate various sheet glass, frit, stringer and kilncarve methods, guide you through the techniques, and provide supplies to make it happen. Prerequisite: Basic kiln-formed glass and firing experience.

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KEY:

= Studio Access Qualifier

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= Foundational Class

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= Some Experience Required

Literary Arts & Photography PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS Curtis Juliber October 13 & 14 Day 1: 9 am – 4 pm; Day 2: 9 am – 12 pm Tuition: $135 | Students will learn the basics of DSLR photography and the role of aperture, shutter priority, and the impact of white balance. Curtis will discuss what to do when the photographer (or the camera) doesn’t quite get things right. Students will learn how their individual cameras work and what makes a good photograph.

From this foundation, students will practice taking photos of both the small and the wider world.

NOVEL STARTER CLASS: NANOWRIMO Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux October 22 – November 12 Mondays, 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Tuition: $75 During November, people all around the world write 50,000-word first drafts for National Novel Writing Month. Whether you have a few books under your belt or are a beginner, writing is easier— and a lot more fun—with support. In October students will “stock the pond” by brainstorming plot, creating character studies, and outlining. November sessions will provide accountability as students rack up their word counts and continue developing their story. Mediated feedback, brainstorming, and buddy check-ins will help break through blocks and support the practice of writing long after class ends.

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THE NORTH SHORE ILLUSTRATORS’ GATHERING November 1 – 4 Join illustrators, authors, book professionals, and book lovers to celebrate the works that bring together word and image.

See page 3 for details.

PHOTOGRAPHING SUPERIOR’S FROZEN LANDSCAPE Craig Blacklock February 11 – 15 | 7 am – 5:30 pm Tuition: $790 The majority of Craig’s subject matter has been Lake Superior and winter is his absolute favorite time to photograph the big lake. Students will use the best times of day, including early morning and mid-evening, as well as some nighttime hours, to make the most of the week. On-site outings include Artists’ Point, Cascade State Park, and other locations between Grand Marais and the Canadian border. While Craig will offer technical help, the emphasis of the workshop will be on making images in the winter environment. The middle of each day will be spent editing and critiquing work from the previous evening and morning.

ARTIST TALK: THE ENDURING GIFT | Feb. 15 | See page 4

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Painting & Drawing MAKING A MARK: LIFE DRAWING

SPONTANEOUS PROCESS PAINTING Bevie LaBrie

October 3 – December 19 Wednesdays, 5:30 – 8 pm Except Oct. 31 and Nov. 21 Tuition: $12 per session (drop-in) or $100 for access to all ten sessions

October 19 – 20 | 9 am – 4 pm Tuition: $180

January 16 – February 13 Wednesdays, 5:30 – 8 pm Tuition: $12 per session (drop-in) or $50 for access to all five sessions Life drawing is for artists what jogging is for athletes—essential practice. As models work through a variety of postures, artists have the opportunity to study muscle detail, facial expressions, and overall form in a way that is not possible with a two-dimensional image. This session is open to all media and skill levels. Students younger than 18 must be accompanied by or have the permission of a parent or guardian. No instruction included.

ART EXPLORATORIUM Krista Kelley Walsh October 4 – 7 | 9 am – 4 pm Tuition: $380 | Supply fee: $30 | Commit to four days of letting go and having fun exploring aspects of your work that are waiting below the surface, ready to be discovered. Students choose their focus and receive individual, one-to-one guidance, and exercises to launch their own explorations. Krista is a multi-disciplinary artist recognized for her playful approach to art making. Prerequisite: Foundational knowledge of chosen medium, and a developed art practice and body of work.

Supported by writing prompts and instructor guidance, students will discover how creating mixed-media work on one surface reflects their journey and internal wisdom. Themes such as mindfulness, acceptance, trust in self, and painting as journey rather than as destination will be woven throughout. An environment void of pressure can free mental and emotional blocks and unleash strength, personality, intuition, and creativity.

BEGINNING DRAWING Joel Lewis November 13 – December 4 Tuesdays, 5 – 7 pm | Tuition: $75 | Joel will give foundational guidance through the key stages of developing a drawing as well as how to employ different techniques in handling drawing materials.

Instruction will focus on accurate drawing with an emphasis on the elements of design, line, value, and balance. Students will apply new learned techniques by creating a simple still life study.

ART EXCURSION | Oct. 13 | See page 3

KEY:

= Studio Access Qualifier

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= Foundational Class

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= Some Experience Required

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Painting & Drawing BEGINNING WATERCOLOR Margie Helstrom

THE COLORS OF WINTER Catherine Hearding

December 3 – 17 | Mondays, 1 – 4 pm Tuition: $90 |

February 8 – 10 | 9 am – 4 pm Tuition: $295

Students will learn the essentials of

One way to make it through a long winter

foundational watercolor painting, including

is to learn to appreciate the beauty of the

the basics of watercolor paper, brush

snow-covered landscape. Under Catherine’s

selection, and paint techniques. Margie will

guidance, students will learn to compose a

teach exercises on both wet and dry paper

landscape, work on value studies in order to

and a variety of methods for achieving

understand shapes and value contrast, find

exciting textures will be demonstrated.

color solutions, and practice a three-step wash approach to watercolor painting, all

STUDIO PAINTING: WATER AS METAPHOR Karen Owsley Nease

while developing new appreciation for the beauty of winter landscapes.

January 19 – 20 & 21 | 9 am – 4 pm Tuition: $180 for two days or $265 for all three

DRAWING LAB Lynn Speaker

Come into the studio this winter with your favorite images and ideas and, with

February 23 – 24 | 9 am – 4 pm Tuition: $285 |

Karen’s guidance, discover how to use

This is an open format class in which

visual metaphors in your work. Specifically,

students can either start a drawing of their

students will explore how water is used as

choice at the beginning or bring in and

a metaphor by the masters to symbolize

continue to work on a drawing in progress.

drama, emotions, serenity, and power.

Lynn will give feedback and provide a series

Through quick exercises and discussions

of demonstrations as appropriate to students’

students will study their artistic intention

work and interests. Students are encouraged

and techniques. Lessons will be applicable

to work in any drawing medium. Prerequisite:

to all subject matter, styles, genres, and

Foundational drawing experience.

paint media.

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KEY:

= Studio Access Qualifier

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= Foundational Class

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= Some Experience Required

Painting & Drawing STILL LIFE IN PASTEL Lisa Stauffer

WATERCOLOR: THE NEXT STEP Margie Helstrom

April 3 – 5 | 9 am – 4 pm Tuition: $265 | Supply fee: varies

April 9 – April 23 | Tuesdays, 1 – 4 pm Tuition: $90

Work in the versatile medium of soft

Under Margie’s guidance, students

pastel and explore pastel brands, papers,

will refresh and refine their current

and techniques. Discussions will include

watercolor technique and skills. Margie

painting fundamentals, choosing a subject,

will focus on foundational elements and

and design and composition. Students will

principles of design, along with providing

paint still life models indoors and learn how

demonstrations of watercolor techniques

these lessons apply to all subject matter.

to move students toward creating stronger

Class time will include demonstrations,

paintings with more confidence.

personal instruction, and group critique.

ADVANCING IN PASTEL Lisa Stauffer April 6 – 7 | 9 am – 4 pm Tuition: $190 | Supply fee: varies |

COLOR THEORY Paula Gustafson April 27 – 28 | 9 am – 4 pm Tuition: $160 Do you find that your palette colors turn to

Students will enjoy this further exploration

mud and you don’t understand why? If you

into pastel, continuing with the still life

are a beginner or would like a refresher in

or beginning a new project, working from

color theory and the act of mixing color,

favorite photographs or earlier paintings.

this class is for you. Become comfortable

Lisa will outline the pitfalls and possibilities

and ultimately proficient enough to mix

that come when working from photographs

colors naturally. Paula will teach students

as well as provide guided feedback in

to explore the color wheel and how to

response to students’ work. Prerequisite:

achieve successful harmony, value, hue,

Foundational pastel experience or previous

complement, and intensity. Students will

class with Lisa, including Still Life in Pastel.

create a final painting incorporating two complementary colors and white.

SPECIAL SUMMER 2019 CLASSES | Early enrollment is now open STYLIZED WATERCOLOR INTERPRETATIONS Edward Sterling

BOTANICAL WATERCOLOR ON VELLUM Denise Walser-Kolar

August 12 – 16

August 26 – 30

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Printmaking & Book Arts COMMUNITY INK DAY

PAPER EMBELLISHMENT Sharon Giesfeldt-van Ruiswyk

| Oct. 20 | See page 6

December 15 | 9 am – 4 pm Tuition: $75 | Supply fee: $27

INTAGLIO Jerry Riach November 9 – 11 Day 1: 4 – 6 pm; Day 2 & 3: 9 am – 4 pm Tuition: $190 | Supply fee: $44 | Intaglio printing is one of the most widely used printing processes for hand-pulled prints. It can be used to print plates made using drypoint, etching, engraving, and collage. Students will explore its use with plates made by drypoint (scratching images) onto copper and/or Plexiglas. The plate will be printed several times and can be modified for each printing. Along with making the plate, students will learn to use a professional printmaking process.

FAMILY BOOK ARTS | November 17 | See page 9

December 8 – 9 | 9 am – 4 pm Tuition: $160 | Supply fee: $27 | Try your hand at linoleum carving or put your rusty skills to work in this foundational printmaking session. Kelly will cover image design and creation, carving techniques, and printing on the Vandercook press. Class will wrap up with a final critique and print swap.

KEY:

= Studio Access Qualifier

COMMUNITY INK DAY | Dec. 15 | See page 6

INTRODUCTION TO SEWN STRUCTURES Sharon Giesfeldt-van Ruiswyk January 26 | 9 am – 4 pm Tuition: $75 | Supply fee: $27 Students will create a variety of sewn book structures, including Japanese stab bound books, western style pamphlets, and double pamphlets. Sharon will also teach students to create a small hard cover pamphlet that is perfect as a sketchbook or address book.

INTRODUCTION TO RELIEF PRINTMAKING Kelly Dupre

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Students will create their own book cloth for hard-cover binding using quilting-weight cotton fabric. Sharon will instruct students on how to create paste paper and covers as well as block or easy silk screen printed images for book plates or covers. Students will also explore marbling paper.

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COMMUNITY INK DAY | Feb. 2 | See page 6

UPCYCLED JOURNALS Karen Smaby February 23 | 9 am – 4 pm Tuition: $75 | Supply fee: $13 Give old office folders, cereal boxes, greeting cards, and art papers a second life as upcycled creative journals. Karen will provide an overview of basic bookbinding techniques.

Students will select from a variety of closure options to complete their journals. = Foundational Class

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= Some Experience Required

SOLARPLATE PRINTING Dan Welden

DRUM LEAF BINDING Sharon Giesfeldt-van Ruiswyk

February 25 – March 1 | 9 am – 4 pm Tuition: $725 | Supply fee: $45

April 27 | 9 am – 4 pm Tuition: $75 | Supply fee: $27

Learn from master printmaker, Dan Welden, the developer of the Solarplate and pioneer of safer and greener methods.

Under Dan’s guidance, students will produce and print several 8 x 10-inch images. In true north woods fashion, students are invited to come a day early to partake in a dogsled trip.

The drum leaf binding was developed by master bookbinder Tim Ely. Popular with printmakers, photographers, and artists—the beauty of this binding is the uninterrupted page spread and the ease of collating pages. This adhesive binding presents the full page with no sewing thread to interrupt the flow of imagery or text. A solid board cover protects the artwork contained within.

DAN WELDEN EXHIBITION | March 1 | See page 4

MULTI-SIGNATURE BOOKS Sharon Giesfeldt-van Ruiswyk March 23 | 9 am – 4 pm Tuition: $75 | Supply fee: $27 Sharon will start with the basics of creating a multisignature book including techniques on folding, collating, and piercing. The initial sample book will feature sewing over tapes and linking stitches. Students will move on to create a two-needle Coptic stitch-bound sketchbook using decorative papers that they have created.

WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKING Nick Wroblewski Co-hosted with North House Folk School April 25 – 28 | Day 1: 5 – 7 pm; Day 2 – 4: 9 am – 5 pm Tuition: $400 | Supply fee: $60 Students will investigate the methods of woodblock printmaking. Techniques covered include transfer, carving, reduction, and multi-block methods; simplifying the world of layers; reverse imagery; registration; and printing. Also included are guided discussions on imagery, abstraction, and conceptual intent. On the first day students will begin their work at the North House. On the second and third days students will work in the Art Colony’s printmaking studio.

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Artist Services WINTER READING GROUPS | January 29 & February 21 | See page 6

CRITICAL RESPONSE CRITIQUE SESSION October 9 | 6 – 8:30 pm with Natalie Sobanja January 24 | 6 – 8:30 pm with Natalie Sobanja February 19 | 6 – 8:30 pm with Lynn Speaker April 23 | 6 – 8:30 pm with Natalie Sobanja Tuition: $10 per session Critical Response allows artists to ask questions about their work in a non-judgmental setting and nurtures the development of artistic works through a facilitated dialogue between artists, peers, and audiences. Simple snacks both provided and welcome!

GOAL SETTING Lynn Speaker November 26 & December 3 | 6 – 8 pm Tuition: $25 for two-part series Discover the tools for thinking strategically about how to develop your art practice. In this two-part workshop students will learn to shape artistic, professional, and personal goals that are tailored to meet desired outcomes and create a flexible plan with measurable steps to help navigate obstacles and maintain motivation.

RECORDKEEPING DEVELOP A STRENGTHS-BASED MINDSET Lynn Speaker November 29 | 6 – 8 pm | Tuition: $15 Lori Rothstein October 24 or March 21 | 9 am – 12 pm | Tuition: $30 How can you leverage your talents to bring the best you forward? Together we will explore your strengths and the power they possess using CliftonStrengths as a framework. Prior to the workshop, participants will take the CliftonStrengths assessment to identify their top five strengths. During the workshop, through engaging activities, participants will identify how to grow their talents into vital, life-enriching assets.

WRITING AN ARTIST STATEMENT Lin Salisbury

Recordkeeping is essential to running a studio. Whether you are already selling work or are building up to that goal, there are easy steps to take control of your financial records. Lynn will cover simple systems for managing income and expenditures, pricing work, setting up a professional studio practice, and tax considerations. Let us help you develop a recordkeeping plan that is easy to maintain and that will work for you.

November 12 & 19 | 5 – 7 pm Tuition: $25 for two-part series Writing an artist’s statement can deepen your understanding of your process and your ideas, while helping you to clarify and develop the language around your work. A written statement is an essential component for exhibitions, grants, and residencies. In this two-part workshop students will develop a statement that can be adapted to multiple uses. Lin will also teach students to communicate ideas, influences, and themes, and review techniques that introduce and support a series or project.

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DEVELOP YOUR PORTFOLIO: HIRE A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER Jess Oullis Smith February 5 & 12 | 1 – 7 pm February 9 | 9 am – 3:15 pm Tuition: $55 per one-hour session Have professional photos taken of your artwork for your portfolio, gallery submissions, or grant or festival applications. One-hour slots are available on a consecutively-scheduled basis. Artists will receive a compilation of their images. Open to all artists; scholarships available as needed. Note: Images taken are not intended for reproduction and sale but for portfolio use.

FUNDING RESOURCES Lynn Speaker February 21 | 12 – 1:30 pm | Tuition: $10 There are many opportunities for artists to apply for grants, residencies, fellowships, and other funding sources, in order to support their work. Learn how to filter the plethora of options, align funding sources with artistic goals, and develop techniques to write, access, and pull information to create effective applications. Students will be provided with resource materials.

MARKETING FOR ARTISTS Lynn Speaker April 22 | 6 – 8 pm | Tuition: $15 Marketing is not just about selling. It is a way for artists to communicate their creative principles. This workshop will help you build a marketing plan that aligns with your artistic intent. Lynn will outline the fundamentals of social media, websites, and other free or low-cost tools as outlets to engage with an audience, and participants will develop steps toward a personalized marketing approach.

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ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE SERIES AND STUDIO ACCESS The Art Colony provides artists with independent work space in professional studios amidst the backdrop of a stunning landscape. An environment of creative freedom supports the process and development of new works, allowing for a combination of aesthetic inquiry, creative risk-taking, experimentation, and artistic development.

INDEPENDENT RESIDENCIES AND STUDIO ACCESS Select dates are available for independent residencies and cooperative studio access on a weekly and monthly basis for Art Colony members in our professional studios (clay, glass, printmaking, and painting/multidiscipline). Find uninterrupted space and time to focus, rejuvenate, and be inspired.

Call for availability and cost.

2020 JURIED ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE Residency Timeline: Applications Open: April 5, 2019 Application Deadline: May 17, 2019 Notifications: June 7, 2019 Residency Dates: March 9 – 22, 2020

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120 W. 3rd Ave | PO Box 626 grandmaraisartcolony.org | 218.387.2737 info@grandmaraisartcolony.org

“I love coming to the Art Colony and knowing that I’ll be in a safe space surrounded by people from all walks of life with diverse ranges of experience who will help me hone my talent.

At the end of the classes, I always wish there was more time!”

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Our members are artists, and they are also art appreciators.

Members are businesses, community members, individual philanthropists, and families. They are curious contributors, engaged participants, both beginners and established artists.

They are you! Give us a call or visit our website to learn more about Art Colony membership and benefits.