Summer Semester Registration Opens Today!
We are thrilled to announce that registration for our virtual summer semester is now open. You'll see a variety of options in class lengths, subjects and times. There are offerings for adults and kids (ages 5-12).
At this point, all instruction will take place via Zoom calls. We've used the spring to refine this process and our instructors are ready to deliver the high quality instruction and content you expect from a GAC class. Granted, the experience will be a little different for sure - flexibility is key! But there are some positive outcomes from virtual - we're welcoming back several instructors who have moved across country, our student base has expanded, and people working from home tell us they have a little more flexibility to take virtual classes now.
So take a look at our website for all our summer offerings. Classes begin July 6. We encourage you to register early, as classes may fill up more quickly than usual. Questions? Contact us at [email protected].
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Online Sessions Continue Throughout June
We've so enjoyed offering these free sessions for the past several months. They've been a great way to stay connected, continue to learn and enjoy our artistic community. And we've met a lot of new faces! We hope you'll join us for the remainder of these sessions throughout the month. Register now!
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All About Weaving
Tuesday, June 16 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Lucienne Coifman
Cost: Free, Registration Required
Join Lucienne for a community gathering all about weaving. Show us what you have been weaving the past few months or if not, it may be time to finish that project in the back of the closet. UFO (unfinished fiber object) may be a scarf, table linen or blanket. Let's discuss finishing technique and plan to complete your project.
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Knot & Natter: A Fiber Arts Conversation:
Freeform Knit and Crochet Techniques Part 2
GAC Instructor Marsha Borden
Friday, June 19, 2020 11:45 – 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Free, Registration Required
Join us for a continuation of last week’s freeform knit and crochet session. We’ll further our discussion of freeform techniques, including swapping out colorways and stitching rule-free. Bring yarn from your stash and your needles and/or hooks. Don’t miss our rousing end-of-session “Pick any Stitch and Knit/Crochet.” It’s a hoot! See you there! (If you missed Part 1, that’s okay. Freeform techniques will be reviewed so please join in!).
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Finding Peace While Photographing Nature
Instructor: Harold Shapiro
Monday, June 22nd 10:00am-11:00pm and Monday, June 29 10am-12pm
Cost: $36; $32.40 for GAC members
In these challenging times, it is important to find creative ways to cope with stress. Nature walks are a wonderful solution for many people. We can use photography to connect deeply with our surroundings.We will have a Zoom lecture one morning and then a local field trip, on another morning, with social distancing. For the field trip, GAC will supply masks, gloves and hand sanitizer at the site. Instructor will help students station themselves for proper social distancing in the outdoor setting.
Please note: class meets 6/22 10am-11am and 6/29 10am-12pm.
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Watercolor Demo: Working with Values
Instructor: Sharon Schmiedel
Tuesday, June 23rd 11:30-12:30
Cost: Free, Registration Required
This Zoom demo will introduce you to watercolor and working with values. We will work from a photo with strong lights and darks. In watercolor, you use the white of the paper for your whites and vary the amount of water and pigment for a range of values. We’re going to play with watercolor and not worry about making masterpieces. You will need two colors: ultramarine blue and burnt umber; tubes are great, but pans are fine. A #10 or #12 round watercolor brush, watercolor paper or mixed media paper are great but good sketchbook paper will work, a cup of water, a palette or plastic plate, and a paper towel or two. Make sure you print out the photo (photo will be emailed to registered students) or have it on your screen for this session. This course is open to students of all levels; some drawing experience is helpful but not required.
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Portrait Lighting Workshop
Instructor: Jonathan Weekes
Wednesday, June 24 1-2pm
Cost: Free, Registration Required
In this workshop we will explore some classic Portrait Lighting setups to help improve your portrait photography. Using lighting to enhance the highlight and shadow patterns that fall across the face is called modeling. We will use basic lighting arrangements that can be easily replicated using lamps around your home or even a window. And many of these ‘setups’ can also be used outdoors by using the sun as a main source light. We will be covering the following lighting setups: Split lighting, Loop lighting, Rembrandt lighting, Butterfly lighting.
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Craft Expo Goes Virtual
We're planning a virtual expo online event July 17-19 with the 2020 artists. However, you can see a lot of event and artist information
now
by following our Expo
Facebook
and
Instagram
pages. There are daily postings with lots of fun trivia, promotions and history of this iconic event.
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Please Support Online Activities
We are providing free interactive sessions while we are shut down. This allows us to provide instructors some financial support, as well as remaining connected to you, our community. If you're able, please donate to this effort so that we can continue to make art together. Thank you!
PS - you can see all of our online offerings
here
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Find Gifts at The Shop
Although our doors remain closed, you can still shop! Check out our online shopping page
here
, or follow us on
Facebook
or
Instagram
to see all of the new items posted each week.
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(203) 453-5947 | info@guilfordartcenter | www.guilfordartcenter.org
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