Workshop Series
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The Workshop Series at CANVAS ArtSpace features an exciting range of creative topics taught by visiting artists from the local region, and across the United States. Guest artist/instructors share their specialized knowledge, tips & tricks, and passion for creating! All skill levels! Year round! Join one of our workshops to discover new concepts, mediums and techniques, or to bring your artistic skills to the next level -- all while engaging in an enriching environment of like-minded, passionate learners. Explore our Workshop Series Calendar below, and check back often to be the first to see newly announced workshops. |
DECEMBER
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Learning Parquetry: Mosaic CoastersDecember 1, 10 AM - 3 PM
Instructor: David Adler
Skill Level: Beginner Ages: 16+ Media: Mixed hard woods Fee: $60 (materials included) In this workshop, each participant will create a set of four hand-made wooden coasters using the art of parquetry. A finely crafted set of coasters, made by you, would make a wonderfully thoughtful gift for the holidays!
In parquetry, the artisan uses pieces of solid wood, 1/8" thick or thicker, to form geometric patterns, which are then inlaid upon a craft-quality ply backing board. The geometric patterns are defined by the various colors of differing wood species; no stains, paints or dyes are used. Each participant will be invited to create their own design, choosing from hundreds of pre-cut pieces of wood. The final product will be sanded, and a protective finish applied, so your coasters will be finished and ready to enjoy at home. All tools and materials will be supplied by the artist, including an impressive range of wood species, many rare and unusual. ABOUT THE ARTIST David Adler is a third generation woodworker, who began working with wood as an art form in 2000. A retired manufacturing engineer, David found himself drawn to developing novel techniques for manipulating wood, and mastering the unique tools and mechanisms used for parquetry. He works with over 170 different species of wood, and finds visual inspiration from his wife, who is a quilter. |
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Block Printing: All the Trimmings!NEW DATE! December 15, 1 - 4 PM
Rescheduled from Dec 8, due to the winter storm
Instructor: Joel Edwards
Skill Level: Beginner Ages: 16+ Media: Easy-carve blocks, mixed papers, ink Fee: $60 (materials included) In this workshop, students will learn to print original holiday cards, gift tags, wrapping paper and more using traditional printmaking techniques. Each participant will learn to carve a block using their own original artwork (or one of our designs). We will then practice inking and transferring the design, using various ink colors to achieve different looks. Our final project will be printing a series of 10 note cards or gift tags, blank on the reverse and ready for your personalized message.
Your carved block is yours to take home so you can continue practicing, printing and creating! No experience necessary! All levels welcome! |
Interested in teaching a workshop?
CANVAS ArtSpace wants to feature the talented artists of our region and beyond. If you have talents, knowledge or experience you would like to share, we'd love to know more. Learn more about teaching a workshop at CANVAS ArtSpace, including how to apply:
Have a suggestion for a workshop topic?
Is there something you've always wanted to learn about or try in the studio? We have a network of talented artists and teachers who would love to use your idea to create a workshop.
Workshop Refund Policy
We understand life can throw unexpected things your way. As a small, family-owned business, we strive to work with you to resolve any changes you need to make in a way that works for both of us.
Workshop attendance: We do not provide refunds if you miss a workshop due to illness, emergencies or other events beyond our control. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer make-up sessions for workshops.
Cancellation: If you would like to cancel your enrollment in a workshop, CANVAS ArtSpace will provide you with a full refund minus a $10 registration fee up to one week prior to the start of the workshop. Within one week of the workshop, CANVAS ArtSpace will provide you with a full refund minus the $10 registration fee ONLY if CANVAS ArtSpace is able to fill your place in the class. If CANVAS ArtSpace is unable to fill the place in the workshop, the workshop will be non-refundable.
Changes: Workshop dates, times and prices are subject to change. If you are unable to attend a workshop due to a change made by CANVAS ArtSpace, we will issue you a full refund.
Workshop attendance: We do not provide refunds if you miss a workshop due to illness, emergencies or other events beyond our control. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer make-up sessions for workshops.
Cancellation: If you would like to cancel your enrollment in a workshop, CANVAS ArtSpace will provide you with a full refund minus a $10 registration fee up to one week prior to the start of the workshop. Within one week of the workshop, CANVAS ArtSpace will provide you with a full refund minus the $10 registration fee ONLY if CANVAS ArtSpace is able to fill your place in the class. If CANVAS ArtSpace is unable to fill the place in the workshop, the workshop will be non-refundable.
Changes: Workshop dates, times and prices are subject to change. If you are unable to attend a workshop due to a change made by CANVAS ArtSpace, we will issue you a full refund.