“MAKING IT IN VERMONT”
Art Workshops Across the Manchester Region
February 16-22, 2009
The Making it in Vermont arts initiative is designed to bring visitors to the area in touch
with our local arts community that is diverse in its offerings from creative theater to
custom furniture design. This February local artists will open up their studios to share
their creative insights with visitors to the region who are interested in getting to know our
arts community more intimately.
WRITING PRESS RELEASES THAT GET INTERVIEWS
Have you ever wondered how artist get articles written about them in newspapers and
magazines? Do your press releases rarely make it into print? Would you like to learn
some tips on “creating sparks” with your press releases? Have you ever written a press
release?
In this workshop, you will learn the art of writing creative press releases hat will
maximize your publicity potential. You’ll learn the importance of creating a “story”, how
to arrange the content of your release, and you;ll receive helpful tips on organizing a
publicity campaign.
We’ll do some writing exercises, and feedback will be provided for those of you who
choose to bring in some of your past press releases.
Presenter: Serena Kovalosky of Creative Warriors
When:
Monday, February 16, 2009
Time:
10AM-12PM
Where:
Manchester and the Mountains Regional Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room
Fee:
$25.00/person
Supplies to Bring: Press releases you have written, if you would like feedback
Notebook and Pen
GOAL SETTING FOR PEOPLE IN THE CREATIVE ARTS through writing, collage and group
discussion
Highly successful people have one thing in common: they know how to define their goals
and use powerful mind-images to help them attain those goals. Do you dream of writing
your first novel? Are you ready to create a profitable fussiness from your creative
talents? Have you been in business for many years and need a “push” to take it to the
next level? Proper goal setting can make the difference between wishful thinking and
achieving success.
-2Take a minute to answer this question: “What is your Dream Goal for your creative
life?” Through writing, collage and group discussion, you’ll explore and clarify this goal
so that you’ll be able to manifest your vision in the real world, and achieve your highest
aspirations. This workshop is appropriate for artists, writers and creative individuals in
any discipline-at all levels, from emerging to professional.
Presenter:
Serena Kovalosky of Creative Warriors
Date:
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Time:
10AM-12PM
Where:
Beth Meachem’s Studio, 241 Dorset Hollow Rd., Dorset, VT
Fee:
$25.00/per person
Supplies to Bring: Your dream goal. A couple of magazines for collage work, notebook
and pen
READER’S THEATER OF A PLAY
Enjoy a staged reading of Sherry Kramer’s new play about Global Warming entitled
“When Something Wonderful Ends”. This one character play has been written by a long
time Dorset Colony writer and teacher at Bennington College. Jenny Rohn, of
Bennington, will perform the staged reading.
Presenter:
Date:
Time:
Where:
Fee:
Dina Janis and Jenny Rohn
Thursday, February 19th, 2009
7PM
Inn at Manchester, Rte. 7A
$10.00/person
PAINTING THE WINTER LANDSCAPE IN WATERCOLOR
The winter landscape is usually considered colorless and dreary. In fact, the winter scene
is often light and colorful. The winter sky can be especially colorful while the snow cover
reflects both light and cold from the surroundings. In this full day workshop, we will
have fun while completing a colorful winter landscape. We’ll learn basic watercolor
techniques and especially work on creating clear, colorful skies, bare winter trees and soft
texture of snow.
Instructor:
Date:
Time:
Tony Conner
Monday, February 16, 2009
10AM-4PM
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Where:
Main Street Art and Interiors, 5036 Historic Main Street, Rte. 7A (next to
the Orvis Outlet Barn), Manchester Village, Vt
Fee:
$125.00 for Full Day workshop. $185.00 if you want supplies included.
Supplies to Bring: Holbein or Winsor-Newton, Grumbacher paints in Lemon Yellow,
Cadmium Yellow, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue,
Cadmium Orange, Emerald Green, Violet or Amethyst, Raw Sienna. Paper: 140lb. cold
Press surface in either D’Arches or Cheap Joe’s Kilimanjaro brands in 22” X 30”.
Brushes-Five quality synthetic or synthetic/natural blend brushes. Rounds #8, 12, 20.
10” X 12” deep welled palette, Support board for working on individual sheets in
masonite, plywood or luan sealed with varnish or Gatorboard, a handful of 2B drawing
pencils and a larger size sketchbook 9 X 12 or 11 X 14, sponges, tissues, paper towels,
pencil sharpener and a container for clean water and one for cleaning brushes.
MONOPRINT WORKSHOP
Explore the spontaneous creativity
of Printmaking through the MONOPRINT
-a one day workshop
Instructor:
Date:
Time:
Where:
Erika Lawlor
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009 or Friday, Feb. 20, 2009
10:00 am- 4:00 pm
Green Hill Studio, Pawlet, VT (Directions to be provided upon
registering)
Fee:
$150
Supplies to Bring: All materials included
HANDMADE BOOK BASICS
Have some fun learning basic folding, pasting, and sewing techniques used to make
original handmade books. This day long workshop will include instruction and
construction of two styles of books and an overview of book making tools, materials, and
resource information. Pre-registration required. Limit 6 participants.
Instructor:
Date:
Time:
Where:
Fee:
Elizabeth Cooper
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
10-4
Pawlet Art Center, Pawlet, VT
$110 (includes all supplies)
FABRIC LAMPSHADE WORKSHOP
We will make one medium size paneled shade. Learn to make lampshades in one day
with Judy Lake, author of the soon to be released how-to book “The Lampshade Lady’s
Guide to Lighting Up Your Life”. Class is limited to 7 students.
Instructor: Judy Lake
Date:
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Time:
11AM-5PM
Where:
Lake’s Lampshades, Pawlet, Vermont
Fee:
$150.00/participant
Supplies to Bring: Fabric of your choice; vintage, New Cotton or Linen. All other
supplies provided.
FUNKY DRUM LAMPSHADE WORKSHOP
We will learn to make a medium Drum Shade with fabric of your choice. Class is limited
to 5 students.
Instructor: Judy Lake
Date:
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Time:
11AM-3PM
Where:
Lake’s Lampshades, 60 School Street, Pawlet, Vermont
Fee:
$85.00/participant
Supplies to Bring: 1 ½ yards of cotton or linen fabric. All other supplies included.
Contemporary cotton fabric or solid linen recommended.
INTRODUCTION TO CLOGGING
A brief history on the origin and establishment of American Clog Dancing followed by a
backstory on how clogging came to be in the Shires of Vermont. A personal biography
of the instructor and the group he is associated with. Some "fun time" is scheduled with
the instructor showing some popular dances done at events all over America. Followed
by the actual teaching of basic beginner clogging steps and possibly if class advances
well...an actual routine as well.
Instructor: John Morton
Date:
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Time:
2-5PM
Where:
First Congregational Church, Manchester Village (In the vestry)
Fee:
$10.00/person children under 6 free
Supplies to Bring: Sneakers or soft soled shoe
INTRODUCTION TO DANCE FOR ADULTS
Are you looking for something other than your child’s dance class, feeling a bit sluggish
or in search of a more inspiring way to get exercise? Experience an hour without fear of
pressure or perfection. Work the muscles and the brain. Increase co-ordination, strength
and flexibility in a stress-free environment. Lots of movement, music and fun.
Instructor:
Date:
Time:
Where:
Alexandra Langstaff
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
5:30PM
First Congregational Church in Manchester Center
Fee:
$8.00
HULLABALOO FOR KIDS
This 45 minute class provides opportunities for children ages 16 months to 4 years and
caregiver to explore and develop body and brain integration through music, movement
and props. Develop physical intelligence and imagination through exciting moves and
energetic activities.
Instructor:
Alexandra Langstaff
Date:
Tuesday Feb. 17, 2009
Time:
10AM
Where:
First Congregational Church in Manchester Center
Fee:
$6.00
PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES: LIGHT AND LIGHTING
This workshop will cover taking advantage of available lighting and the use of on
Camera and studio lighting. Class limited to 8 participants.
Instructor:
Date:
Time:
Where:
Fee:
George Bouret
Monday, February 16, 2009
9-5
Pawlet Art Collective, 57 School Street, Pawlet, Vt
$125.00
INTRODUCTION TO WEAVING
Learn the basics of weaving on a four harness loom and create a sampler of weaving
patterns in this introductory workshop designed to excite and take the mystery out of the
weaving process. Class limited to 3 people.
Instructor: Beth Anne Meachem
Date:
Wednesday, February 18th
Time:
10-3
Where:
Beth Meachem’s Studio, 241 Dorset Hollow Rd.
Fee:
$125.00 per person includes supplies and lunch
PICTURE WEAVING FOR CHILDREN
Children learn the basics of weaving on a lap loom. Using weaving to create a picture
that tells a story young people can hone their math skills, boost their self-esteem and have
fun all at the same time. Students will be able to take their loom home with them to work
on future projects. This workshop is for children ages 7-12. Limit 6 students.
Instructor: Beth Anne Meachem
Date:
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Time:
2-4PM
Where:
Beth Meachem’s Studio, 241 Dorset Hollow Rd., Dorset, VT
Fee:
$75.00 per student
Supplies to Bring: All supplies are provided including a loom they can take home
with them.
ARTIST BIOS
George Bouret-I began my Photography education attending classes at New England
School of Photography in 1981. Worked at the advertising studio of Leonard Silver Mfg.
Co. from 1982 to 1985. Graduated from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
in 1991.I have supported myself as a Photographer specializing in Portrait, Architectural
and my own Fine Art Photography since 1991. For more information about the program
please feel free to call George at 518-642-3810
Tony Conner-Tony is a widely exhibited, award winning watercolorist. Tony’s energetic
approach to teaching and enthusiasm for the watercolor medium are combined to create
classes that are both fun and informative. He excels at providing individual help to each
class participant. For more information about the workshop please feel free to call Tony
at 802-753-1156 or contact him by email at classes@tonyconner.com. Also visit his
website at www.tonyconner.com
Elizabeth Cooper-Elizabeth Cooper is a naturalist-educator with a long time
love of book arts and affinity for books and paper. Her experience in book arts
has come from attending numerous book arts workshops including study at
Penland School in North Carolina with Bonnie Stahlecker, and studio
workshops with book binder-artists Daniel Kelm, Hedi Kyle, Linda Lembke,
and Barbara Mauriello. For more information about the workshop feel free to call
Elizabeth at 802-235-1406 or email naturewalk@vermontel.net
Serena Kovalosky-Serena spent 18 years working in the corporate world. She stepped
away from this career path to achieve her personal dream of establishing a business as a
professional visual artist. She works in a non-traditional medium (organic sculpture) and
uses creative marketing techniques to promote her artwork. She has facilitated comentoring groups for artists and writers in Montreal and upstate New York. She is also
co-founder and director of “Open Studios of Washington County, NY”. Learn more by
visiting www.kovalosky.com
Judy Lake-Judy Lake has been creating uniquely designed lampshades for years. She
has been a frequent exhibitor at local craft shows. Her store, Lake’s Lampshades is
situated in the heart of the village of Pawlet, Vt. She has just completed her first book,
“The Lampshade Lady’s Guide to Light up Your Life” soon to be released. To learn
more about Judy and her lampshades visit her at www.lakeslampshades.com or email her
with questions at judylake@vermontel.net
Alexandra Langstaff- Alexandra Langstaff, owner and director of Hullabaloo
Danceshop, has worked with children and adults for over thirty years encouraging
personal growth while exploring physical language and movement. Her background in
early childhood and elementary education as well as modern dance, combined with
twenty years in the ski industry, has resulted in an innovative dance program for students
of all ages and abilities.
John Morton- was first exposed to clogging at age three and has been a clogger since
age ten. John has won numerous championships in both solo, duo/duet, and group
competition categories. He also teaches at conventions/workshops throughout New
England and performed at famed events, such as the Eastern States Exposition and the
Great New York State Fair. John is also personally mentored by international clogging
instructor, James Naylor of Quebec, Canada.
For any further details feel free to call John at (802)447-7198 or (518)495-3795 (cell)
Erika Schmidt-Erika Schmidt, MFA is a visual and performing artist, new to southern
Vermont. She works in various innovative printmaking techniques at Green Hill Studio
in Pawlet . Her work is is shown and collected nationally. She is the recipient of
numerous awards and commissions for her unique approach to the integration of art
media. Visit greenhillstudio.com to learn more. For more information about her
workshop email elschmidt1@vermontel.net
Beth Anne Meachem-Beth Anne Meachem is the Executive Director of the Greater
Manchester Arts Council. She established the Baber Community Art Center in Jamaica,
Vt that ran for several years serving to bring local artists together with residents and
visitors to the region. She is an experienced weaver and arts educator. She spent a
number of years in CT. working on creative extensions within the classroom in the Essex
school system.