Sanctuary Arts Newsletter Archive

Director's Notes: My Class Picks

Don't be afraid of the figure!

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Christopher Gowell created in Joshua Langstaff's class

I’m trained in figure sculpture and am now in the process of learning to draw and paint the figure. If you can master the figure, you can do anything as an artist, in my opinion. I know a lot of you are intimidated by the figure, but there are two incredible instructors here who can show you the ropes in drawing, painting and sculpting the figure in a way that is not scary!

Joshua Langstaff teaches Classical Figure Drawing (& Painting (SA 5). Working with a live model you can develop the skills to represent the figure with convincing realism. Students who have previously worked with Joshua can work in oil paint. Or if you are new to oil paint, you can take his weekend All About Oil Paint (SA 12) workshop.

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Sculptor Anthony Alemany offers Sculpting the Female Form from Life (SA 15) and Portrait Workshop (SA 16). Anthony is an incredible figure sculptor with many commissions under his belt. Work with a live model in both of these classes and you will find you have the ability to create three dimensional form with the help of Anthony’s clear instructions and demonstrations.

Ceramics! (Beginning in October)

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We are lucky to have two instructors who love teaching all about clay. Julie Marvin teaches Handbuilding with Clay (SA 17). Explore basic construction methods focusing on pinch pots and slab work. Use molds and templates along with stamps and sprigs for surface decoration and texturing. This is a relaxed class for those who are curious about creating functional or sculptural pieces in clay.

Rebecca Emerson offers Introduction to Ceramics (SA 18) and All Levels Wheel Work (SA 19). Rebecca obviously loves working with clay and wants to pass on her fascination with the transformation of lumps of clay to the beautifully glazed creations that emerge from the electric kiln. Throwing on the wheel can be a beautiful way to meditate and lose yourself in the process.

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Iron Pour! Fundraiser for our Sanctuary Arts Connects Scholarship Program

Saturday September 21, 11 - 4 (rain date 9/22)

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Come celebrate the start of fall with some hot metal! Family centered open house event at Sanctuary Arts in Eliot, Maine, featuring a scratch mold iron pour. Sand molds will be sold for $20 each. Create your own iron tile, check out the old church turned to art school, meet local artists, peruse the property's sculpture garden. Bring a lunch (or we will have pizza slices for sale) and enjoy your community.
Arrive before 1pm to scratch a tile!

Four Classes begin in Late September

Trees: Beauty, Structure & Fall Color with Bill Paarlberg

Bill Paarlberg’s Trees: Beauty, Structure & Fall Color (SA 3) 6 week class begins September 24th. His class is for artists of all levels and media who wish to explore sketching and painting trees on site and in the studio, depending on weather. A highlight of his class includes a visit with tree aficionados Victoria and Larry Elbroch who create wonderful tree images in printmaking, ink, and photography in their Kittery studios. Bill demonstrates in pencil, pen and ink, and watercolor.

Representational Oil Painting

with Sean Beavers

Sean Beavers’ Representational Oil Painting (SA 9) class begins September 26. There are a couple of spots left to study with a contemporary master painter. Sean teaches some simple methods that can significantly improve your oil painting through the use of light, color, atmosphere and form. Beginners are very welcome.

Drawing From Nature

with Carol Morley

Carol Morley’s Drawing from Nature (SA 10) class meets Friday September 27 for 9 weeks. Explore the natural world through sketching and drawing under the excellent tutelage of a master botanical illustrator. Learn how to interpret form with colored pencil or mixed media. All levels of drawing experience are welcome!

Indigo Dyeing

with Amanda Rouse

Indigo Dyeing (SA 14) meets Sunday September 29th with Amanda Rouse as your expert guide in Shibori, the Japanese tradition of folding and manipulating fabrics to make intricate patterns for dyeing. Leave the workshop with beautiful naturally dyed garments and the knowledge to continue this addictive technique on your own.

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!

Sanctuary Arts Connects, our non-profit, offers scholarships to students 16 and up. Go to sanctuaryartsconnects.com or call (207) 438-9826 for further information.

(We also offer half & full scholarships to adults)