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For ages 18+
Join us for a fun and creative afternoon learning the basics of watercolor! In this workshop, artist Brian Herrick will guide the class through some quick experiments to understand the parameters of watercolor. Then, we will learn watercolor techniques such as graded washes, wet on wet, pattern making, and blooms, all while working towards our goal: a beautiful set of 4 watercolor greeting cards for you to take home!
We promise a relaxed space where you can unwind while honing your skills or learning new ones . No experience required! New artists welcome!
Saturday March 25th 3pm - 5pm
For ages 11-15
Let’s make comics!
In this week long camp, we’ll make some mini comics based on your interests. Adventure? Sounds good. Diary comics? We’re in. Diagram comics? Let’s try it out.
Artist and teacher Brian Herrick will walk students through the process of brainstorming comic book ideas, learning how to draw and illustrate those ideas, and finally scanning their mini comics in for printing! We will get inspired by Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, Little Lulu and some cartoonists you may have never heard of. Or, bring your own comic books to share!
Students will all go home with a stack of their printed mini comics to share with family and friends.
July 24th-28th, 2023 | 1:30pm to 3:30pm
For ages 18+
Adults, are you looking for an opportunity to do something more creative in your life, but don’t know how or where to start? Do you have creative ideas swirling around in your head and need that last push to see them brought to life? Or are you an artist who has been putting off the creative call?
Join us this spring for a 5-week workshop that will help you reconnect with your inner artist, in a positive and supportive environment. Each week, artist Brian Herrick will guide you through different artistic mediums, from drawing to collage, watercolor and printmaking, all while helping you set up routines and access your creative mind so you can take these lessons home with you and reconnect with your inner artist.
Students will learn how to use the sketchbook as a place to implement a series of tools to mine their ideas, covering the basics of: ideating, utilizing chance, exploring drawing games, wordplay, and musical inspiration all for the sake of finding creative discovery. Open to beginners and seasoned artists, we will explore the creative landscape together in order to unlock our own creativity.
This class runs for 5 sessions. Choose to register for all 5 classes, or drop-in on one class. Pre-register online, or we will also accept Venmo or cash payment at the studio.
Wednesdays 6:30pm-8pm | March 27, 2024 to May 1, 2024 (no class on April 24th)
Only 2 spots left!
For ages 6-10
In this week-long camp, students will learn how to turn nature into their own artist kit, exploring the relationship between art and nature with artist and teacher Brian Herrick
We will spend each morning outside and on hikes around Montpelier, collecting items found in nature: branches, wildflowers, or clay. In the afternoons, we will learn how to turn those found natural objects into homemade ink, paper, paint brushes, and more. And of course, we will be making plenty of paintings and drawings all week long.
At the end of the week, each student will go home with their own set of artist tools, made by them, to continue using at home.
July 31st-August 4th, 2023 | 9am to 3pm