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Please pre-register for all guild workshops so teachers can plan and prepare. Call 270-247-6971 for more information or to sign up.
Students in the adult painting class.
Upcoming WorkshopsAnyone interested in learning to weave? Stop by and visit the Shirley Simms Weaving Room. Randy Hjetland’s bookcases are in, and a loom will soon be set up to work on. Both the jewelry and quilters groups continue to offer mini-workshops on techniques and are happy to help at any time. We also offer stained glass, glass bead making, carving, sculpture and much more - let us know what you are interested in and we will set up a class for you.
 
More Basket Workshops
 

We need two-weeks notice to dye the reed and prepare the basket kits.  Please register early!

 

San Francisco Bicycle Baskets

 

June 18th beginning @ 9:00

These Bicycle Baskets are adorable and come in three sizes and four colors.  Two leather straps with buckles allow you to attach them on the handlebars or, if you aren’t a biker, a bathroom or kitchen towel bar. They are flat on the bottom and the back so they can also rest on a shelf.

This class is designed for beginners but may not be a good first basket class. If you are a first time basket maker then Patty can bring kits for you to choose from and make with the rest of the class.

Instructor: Patty Feather
Time: Friday 9AM to about 3PM

Color choices: green, navy, raspberry and purple.

Cost:    Small: $50 for members, $60 for guest

Medium: $53 for members, $63 for guest Large: $55 for members, $65 for guest

Fee includes all materials for a complete basket.

 

The Giant Ice Storm Blanket Basket 
 August 19th and 20th beginning @ 9:00


This beautiful basket is a giant! Its measurements are 33” x 17” x 11”. Patty Feather is the instructor for this two-day class. Patty designed it during last year’s ice storm and its large size reflects the long days with no power. It has a twill pattern with large iron side handles. It is intended to easily store blankets and quilts but would look stunning on a coffee or dining room table.   This class is designed for those with some basket making experience.



Instructor: Patty Feather

Color choices for the round reed are: green, navy, raspberry, brown, and smoked.

 

Cost: $75 for members, $85 for guest. Fee includes all materials for a complete basket.



  
 
JULY 16 and 23
How to Make a Book
Instructor: Cecelia Edwards
Painting and Drawing for Adults     
Instructor: Shane Gregory
All painting workshops will be using acrylic paints unless otherwise indicated.


Acrylic painting materials list:
*Board or canvas
*Brushes (variety of sizes and shapes)
*Paint (at least one red, blue, yellow, black and white)

All of Shane's workshops for adults meet on Thursdays from 6PM to 8PM
 

MAY
CHALLENGING SUBJECTS  MONTH   Every artist has a subject matter that frustrates them. For many, it is painting transparent and reflective surfaces. We’ll share some tips that, with a little practice, can help you master these tricky subjects.
May 13 HOW TO PAINT GLASS  Often,  glass is one of the toughest subjects to capture on canvas, we’ll cover some helpful hints for painting both clear and colored glass. (see materials list)
May 20 HOW TO PAINT WATER  Water is a another difficult subject matter. We’ll discuss the basics, from reflections in a pond to the choppy waters of an ocean. (see materials list)
May 27 HOW TO PAINT METAL We’ll end the month focusing on reflective metals.

JUNE
June 10 and June 17 Painting from Photographs We’ll use the “Grid Method” to conquer the most difficult part of painting from photographs—accurately drawing the image on the canvas. Students should bring in their favorite photos from home* as well as the supplies from the materials list.
* This works best for photos that have a clear subject and aren’t too “busy”. Due to time limitations, it would be best to work on a canvas that is 11”x14” or smaller. $20 for members; $25 for non-members
June 24 How to Paint Clouds
$12 for members; $15 for non-members

JULY
July 29  - Color and Composition
Instructor: Shane Gregory
You don’t have to know how to draw to make great art—it’s all in how you compose your picture! In this class we’ll discuss composition and color, which are two essentials in making a beautiful painting. These tips can be applied to everything from photo-realism to abstract art. 

Materials for this class will be provided.
$12 for members; $15 for non-members
Art Workshops for Kids
Instructor: Shane Gregory
Shane's workshops for kids are intended for ages 9 through 14.
Kid classes will meet during the Summer on Thursdays from 11 AM - Noon



MAY
A BOOK FOR SPRING*
May 13  Drawing and watercolor of birds.
May 20 Drawing and watercolor of flowers.
May 27 Students will combine their paintings along with some blank pages to make their own journal/sketchbook.

*This can be a three-session class, or students can choose which class/classes they wish to take. If they take only the third workshop, they will make a blank journal/sketchbook. Members: $12 each class or $30 for all three. Non-members: $15 each class or $40 for all three.

JUNE

CAVEMAN ART MONTH
June 10  Prehistoric Pottery Students will make a small pinch pot and decorate it with textures.
June 17  Tree Bark and Dinosaur Skin. Students will learn how to draw textures.
June 24  Cave Painting Students will draw and paint just like they did in prehistoric times—with plants and rocks.
Members: $12 each class or $30 for all three. Non-members: $15 each class or $40 for all three.
JULY

July 15, 22, and 29 (3 sessons)
Piñata! Students will work with paper mache to make piñata for their Summer parties.
$30 for members; $40 for non-members

AUGUST

GOURD ART MONTH
August 12 Maracas  Students will decorate their own gourd maracas.
August 19 and 26 Gourd Derby Cars –Students will create their own derby cars out of gourds to compete in the annual All About Gourds Festival Gourd-mobile Derby.
(prices to be added later)
 

Instructors

 

Judy Brent, the owner of J. Brent Originals, is known for her jewelry and detailed craftsmanship. Judy is a retired schoolteacher who has been in the handcraft business for many years and is a regular participant in the Guild’s annual Artisan Sale.

 

Patty Feather has been weaving baskets for 15 years and teaching for the last six years.  Patty is an active member of three basket-weaving guilds and is the Western KY representative on the Executive Board of the Kentucky Basket Association.

 

Roxanne Ferguson is a retired high school teacher, member of several area quilt groups and an award winning quilter. She has taught many fiber arts workshops in the area.

 

Shane Gregory is an award-winning artist in both drawing and painting. His colorful and detailed work was recently on display in the Guild’s Ice House Gallery and currently at the Swanson Reed Gallery in Louisville. He has taught many classes for both children and adults at the Guild.

 

Ken Kietzke began as a pen and ink artist, which has provided a natural transition to his intricate wood burning on gourds.

 

Margaret Merida is a fiber artist well known for her beautiful hand dyed and quilted jackets and vests.  Margaret retired after 27 years teaching art in Jefferson Co., KY.

 

Harvey Parker is the Gifted & Talented Instructor for the Four River County Consortium and a Kentucky (KEA) and National Education Association (NEA) Member. Harvey enjoys sharing the thrill of discovery, the power of imagination, and the process of creativity with students of all ages.



Adult Class
Youth Class