Bemis Pikes Peak Studio Tour Classes
A collaborative union created to offer courses
taught by Pikes Peak Studio Tour artists
The mission of the Pikes Peak Studio Tour is to provide a creative and productive organization that opens its members’ studios to the public for cultural enrichment. We offer a venue to meet the artists, learn about their technical and creative processes and purchase original art. This year’s tour is on November 13 and 14. pikespeakstudiotour.com
Bemis School of Art Fall 2010
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Youth Studio Tour Courses
Ages 6-8
Peek-A-Boo I C U
Let your imagination come to life…where trees are purple and mosquitoes have 3 legs! Anything is possible. Paint large and in your face animals in any color your heart desires. Explore paint and how to bring your art to life!
PP1 Reece $113 (Members $98)
Wed 5-wks 9/22-10/20 4:15-5:45pm
Ages 9-12
I M C-N U
Explore your imagination with trees of orange and purple and horses with 3 legs…. anything is possible. Draw and paint up-close, large, and in your face animals in colors you dream of. Discover how to bring your paintings to life!
PP2 Reece $113 (Members $98)
Mon 5-wks 9/20-10/25 4:15-5:45pm
No class 10/11 Columbus Day
Ages 10-18
The Art of Photography
Learn the basics of photography using film-based and digital photography. This course develops an understanding of how camera controls function together to create photographic images. Hands-on class meetings include assignments that address image making effects and how to compose images. Emphasis is placed on training the eye to crop an image using the cameras lens as the guide.
PP3 Kreuser $113 (Members $98)
Mon 5-wks 10/4-11/8 4:15-5:45pm
No class 10/11 Columbus Day
Adult Studio Tour Courses
The Art of Botanical Illustration
1-Day Demonstrations
For many centuries, art has helped science to describe the natural world. Botanical illustration has a long and illustrious past as part of the exploration of new lands and continues to deepen our understanding of what’s around us. Learn about the history of botanical artwork from medieval herbals to modern field guides. In addition to learning about various styles of illustration, applications for artwork and the importance of good science in lecture format, get a feel for how it’s done with detailed demonstrations. Bring note taking supplies, curiosity and lots of questions! Ages 16-Adult
PP4 Sprinkle $48 (Members $33)
Tue 9/21 6:30-8:30pm
PP5 Sprinkle $48 (Members $33)
Sat 10/9 9:30-11:30am
Kumihimo Teaser: Japanese Braiding on the Card
1-Day Workshop
Learn basic braiding principles by making samples using different Kumihimo techniques. Discover how to braid with beads as well as finishing techniques by making a lovely Kumihimo bracelet. There will be a $30 materials fee payable to the instructor on day of class. Supply list. Adult
PP6 Levenson $108 (Members $93)
Thu 10/14 9:30am-4:30pm
Nuno Felted Chiffon Scarf
Begin by dyeing a silk chiffon scarf using acid dyes, a group of dyes that are easy to use and require low, if any, auxiliaries. Turn your dyed scarf into a wearable work of art by felting fancy fibers, ribbons and yarns onto the dyed scarf with wool strands. Each scarf will be unique. There will be a $35 materials fee payable to the instructor on day of class. Supply list. Ages 16-Adult
PP7 Necker $98 (Members $83)
Thu 2-wks 10/7-10/14 6:00-9:00pm
Nuno Felted Chiffon Scarf
1-Day Workshop
There will be a $35 materials fee payable to the instructor on day of class. Supply list. Ages 16-Adult
PP8 Necker $113 (Members $98)
Sat 10/16 9:00am-3:30pm
Landscapes in Oil
1-Day Demonstration
The artist works on representational, but very expressionistic work, in oil of Colorado landscapes, skies, clouds on fairly large canvases (24x30 or larger) and from photos taken on trips in Colorado. Three canvases; one to start from the beginning, one partially completed and one finished painting of the same subject will be used in the demonstration. The artist emphasizes part of the process for her work as being open to interpretation and the amazing “accidents” that can happen. Ages 16-Adult
PP9 Carr $58 (Members $43)
Sat 9/25 9:00am-12:00pm
Exploring Fine Art with Latex Paints
2-Day Workshop
Be original, frugal and “Green”. Create beautiful landscapes and abstract paintings with your leftover interior or exterior latex paint. Don’t throw your unused paint away, bring it to this fun and creative workshop and explore the possibilities. Suitable for beginners, interior designers and experienced artists interested in experimenting with a new medium that provides creative outlet, with a touch of “Green”. We’ll review composition basics, including the power of a strong focal point and the use of color to express your inner artist. Supply list. Ages 16-Adult
PP10 Baehr $138 (Members $123)
Sat 10/23 10:00am-4:00pm
Sun 10/24 12:00-4:00pm
Gourd Fiber Frenzy
1-Day Workshop
Coiling with abandon! Use the ancient technique of coiling with a modern twist to decorate a gourd with a frenzy of colors and fibers! Finish it by adding more funky fibers; sea grass, mizuhiki, yarns, feathers as well as beads or recycled jewelry pieces to create a personal work of art. There will be a $55 materials fee payable to the instructor on day of class. Supply list. Ages 16-Adult
PP11 Necker $113 (Members $98)
Sat 10/9 9:00am-3:30pm
