Workshops: Charles Brindley Drawing Lecture and Workshop Series

Workshops:

Charles Brindley Drawing Lecture and Workshop Series

Acclaimed landscape artist Charles Brindley, who has captured the ageless beauty of some of Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary's, will present a free lecture and discussion session in January to be followed by a four-part drawing workshop at Owl's Hill that is open to artists of all levels. Don's miss this special opportunity to sit in on the free lecture, participate in the afternoon workshop sessions, or do both. Space is limited and registration is required, so please call Owl's Hill at (615) 370-4672 or register online at www.owlshill.org

Platetone Printshop Winter 2009 Workshops

Platetone Printshop Announces Winter Workshops:

Monotype Workshop

Instructor: Carrie Cox

2 workshop dates available:

December 12th, 1:00 - 4:00

January 9th, 1:00 - 4:00

This one-day workshop will introduce techniques for making one of-a-kind prints using oil based inks in a low toxicity environment (vegetable oil clean up).

Participants will learn to use layers of color, shape and texture in the creation of a multi-layered surface. All skill levels are welcome and additional instruction will be tailored to suit the needs of the individual.

Participants should bring brushes, rags, and a selection of printmaking papers to work with. Additional information on printmaking papers needed will be sent to participants prior to workshop.

Workshop fee: $35 for members/$45 for nonmembers

For more information contact

Carrie Cox

carrie@platetone.org

(615) 948-0638

Platetone Printshop

5124 Charlotte Pike

Nashville, TN

About Platetone Printshop

Platetone Printshop, founded in 2004, is a community printmaking studio that offers membership to fine art printmakers. Members of the shop create work including but not limited to etching, collagraph, solarplate, monoprint, monotype, polyester plate lithography, and marbling. The Printshop uses exclusively non-toxic and low toxic printmaking materials. Members have access to the group's facilities, which includes two etching presses, large inking tables, a low toxic etching bath, a Solarplate exposure unit, and more. The shop provides the opportunity for artists to have access to this specialized equipment, as well as to a network of other working artists. The Printshop as an organization holds approximately two shows per year.

Platetone Printshop is currently housed in about 600 sq. ft. located at 5124 Charlotte Pike in the hip Sylvan Park area of Nashville. For membership information email us at contact@platetone.org

Day of the Dead Workshops - East Nashville - Oct 31 2009

The Plowhaus Artist Cooperative of Nashville,
in conjunction with Studio 83 East and Open Lot Nashville,
proudly presents

“El Dia de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead) 2009 at
Studio 83 East and Open Lot Nashville

A one day/night event on Saturday October 31st

The Plowhaus is proud to announce East Nashville's Day of the Dead 2009, the continuation of an East Nashville tradition. The day starts with Day of the Dead-inspired classes, followed by a night of art and music.

The Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos or All Souls' Day) is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and by Latin Americans living in the United States and Canada. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. Traditions include building private altars honoring the deceased, using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed, and visiting graves with these as gifts.

ART CLASSES -- 4 options for adults and children
(all classes at Open Lot -- 1307 Jewell St., Nashville, TN 37207)

1. Children's workshop "Impressions in Clay" for kids 7 and up. 10AM-Noon
Items will be fired and ready for pick-up one week later.
$12 RSVP to kathy-net@comcast.net (walk-ins welcome)

2. Adult Altar Workshop 10AM-Noon
$15 RSVP to girlstudio@comcast.net (walk ins welcome)

Altars are traditionally created during this holiday to honor loved ones.
Small cigar box offrendas with silk flowers, foil, loteria cards and candles will be created. Participants would need to bring small photos of their loved ones that they are honoring in the altars. All altars created during this workshop can be included in the Day of the Dead art show at Open Lot opening on October 31.

3. Children’s Day of the Dead Necklace Workshop 12-1 PM
$10 RSVP to girlstudio@comcast.net (walk ins welcome)
Come and create a skull necklace with silk flowers.

4. A "make & take" workshop in the pottery studio. People can decorate a stoneware skull with paint and make it into an ornament or necklace, all for $5.
Questions to to kathy-net@comcast.net (walk-ins welcome)


for general information:

Plowhaus Artist Coop
info@plowhaus.org
Visit Plowhaus at googlegroups.com, facebook or on Twitter.

Studio 83 East
http://studioeightythree.com

The Open Lot
http://www.theopenlot.org/

Plate Tone Printshop Fall 2009 Workshops

www.platetone.org

Collagraph Workshop
Instructor: Patricia Jordan

2 workshop dates available:
Sept. 19th, 1:00 – 4:00
Oct. 3rd, 1:00 – 4:00

This one-day workshop will cover the basics of collagraph, which is a plate-making method using a texture collage on a simple mat-board plate. Materials used may include paper, fabric, lace, leaves, grass, string, etc., and various acrylic mediums. Collagraph prints can be made using two different inking techniques, which will be demonstrated.

Participants may use materials supplied or bring additional textures to work with, and must bring their own printmaking paper. A supply list will be sent to registrants.

All levels of experience. Beginners are encouraged to come and explore this easy method of printmaking!

Workshop fee: $35 for members/$45 for nonmembers

For more information contact
Patricia Jordan
patricia@platetone.org


Monotype Workshop
Instructor: Carrie Cox

2 workshop dates available:
October 10th, 1:00 - 4:00
November 7th, 1:00 - 4:00

This one-day workshop will introduce techniques for making one of-a-kind prints using oil based inks in a low toxicity environment (vegetable oil clean up).

Participants will learn to use layers of color, shape and texture in the creation of a multi-layered surface. All skill levels are welcome and additional instruction will be tailored to suit the needs of the individual.

Participants should bring brushes, rags, and a selection of printmaking papers to work with. Additional information on printmaking papers needed will be sent to participants prior to workshop.

Workshop fee: $35 for members/$45 for nonmembers

For more information contact
Carrie Cox
carrie@platetone.org

Shakerag Workshops in Sewanee, TN, in June 2009

There are still places available in several of classes at Shakerag Workshops in Sewanee, TN, in June 2009. There are two week-long sessions (June 13-20 and June 21-27), with classes in bamboo, beading, felting, soft sculpture, book arts, mudcloth dying, digital art, clay, quilting, and inkjet printing. Beginners and experienced artists are welcome. Shakerag has become known for its excellent faculty from around the country, and for the "extras" - superb locally grown food, swimming in the campus lake, late nights in the studios. Andrew Wagner, editor of ReadyMade magazine, will speak on Wednesday evening, June 24. Several Nashvillians have enjoyed Shakerag over the last few years and can recommend the program. For more information go to the website (www.shakerag.org) or contact director Claire Reishman (creishman@sasweb.org).

Schedule of Art Classes at Art & Invention Gallery

Relief Printmaking:
Relief printmaking is the oldest form of printmaking and is accessible to everyone with or without a printing press.
The uppermost surface of the material used for printing is inked, and printed from as with a rubber stamp. The cut marks below the surface do not receive ink and therefore will not print.
Styrofoam, cardboard, cork, linoleum, plexiglass, vinyl and all sorts of found objects both natural and manufactured can be used to make a relief print.

WHEN: Thursdays – May 14, 21, 28, 2009
WHERE: Art & Invention Gallery / 1106 Woodland Street / East Nashville
TIME: 7:00pm -9:00 pm.
COST: $25.00 per class (Cost will include inks and materials for printmaking.)

More advanced printmaking techniques such as Intaglio and Solar Plate will be available in future classes.
INSTRUCTOR: Nashville artist Marlynda Augelli.
Marlynda is a member of the Platetone Printmaking Cooperative, The Tennessee Art League and the Plowhaus Artists Cooperative.
She teaches printmaking to elementary school children through a YMCA after school program called artEmbrace, and also teaches for the Tennessee Art League in an after school arts program for at risk teenagers.
During the Fall and Winter months she teaches printmaking to the homeless at the Campus for Human Development.

TO REGISTER: contact Marlynda Augelli- maugelli@comcast.net / (615)226-2070


ECO CLASS SERIES: Found Art Shadow Boxes

Have you ever wanted to beautify your house and neighborhood? Have you ever wanted to make beautiful art?
Well then, Found Art Shadow Boxes is the class for you! Here is how you go about combining both desires- go through your alley, picking up interesting objects (i.e. unrecognized treasures sometimes known as trash), bring your finds to Art and Invention and build your very own found object art sculpture! Also feel free to bring in natural materials such as dried leaves, twigs, nests, hollow eggs, wool, etc as natural items make for good contrast to man made. So get out, walk, explore (safely), clean your alley and create a wonderful art piece!

WHEN: Friday, May 15, 2009
WHERE: Art & Invention Gallery / 1106 Woodland Street / East Nashville
TIME: 6:00-9:00 pm
COST: $45.00 (Cost includes all necessary materials to make a found art shadow box - except, of course, the found art!)
INSTRUCTOR: Seth Conley

TO REGISTER: contact Seth Conley- sethconley@gmail.com / (615)473-3191


ECO CLASS SERIES: Plein Air Painting
COMING SOON!
East Nashville is ready to paint! Enjoy the spring breeze, fresh air and beautiful views while painting your very own masterpiece!
Step outdoors with local artist Seth Conley and paint all over East Nashville. We will paint such sites as Five Points, the railroad bridge at Shelby Bottoms, the downtown skyline, Shelby Park landscapes and pond settings, and even various historic homes around the area. More info to come...
WHEN: TBA
WHERE: Art & Invention Gallery / 1106 Woodland Street / East Nashville
TIME: TBA
COST: TBA
INSTUCTOR: Seth Conley

TO EXPRESS INTEREST IN THIS CLASS: contact Seth Conley- sethconley@gmail.com / (615)473-3191

Creative Self Discovery Workshop:
Beneath the noise of everyday life, it is easy to tune out the voice of your authentic self. Whether you are seeking to discover your deeper calling or just hoping to find a moment of freedom within, this workshop is for you! Through the process of creating a self-discovery collage, we will bring forth the inner artist that exists within your unique self! No prior artistic experience necessary!
WHEN: Sunday, May 17, 2009
WHERE: Art & Invention Gallery / 1106 Woodland Street / East Nashville
TIME: 1:00pm- 4:00pm
COST: $45.00 (includes all materials)
INSTRUCTOR: Emile Jones
TO REGISTER: contact Emile Jones- gypsyfins@gmail.com / (940)399-8255

Art Journaling Workshop:
Come experience the wonder that exists in the world of art journaling.
The practice of art journaling will help you learn to discover the magic that exists within everyday life. The unique experiences of your life don't always fit within the lines of a notebook. With art journaling, a new world of freedom, creativity, and self expression will transform the ordinary into the extraordinary! In this workshop you will create your own art journal and explore different techniques, topics and possibilities.
WHEN: Sunday, June 7, 2009
WHERE: Art & Invention Gallery / 1106 Woodland Street / East Nashville
TIME: 2:30pm – 5:30pm
COST: $45.00 (includes all materials)
INSTRUCTOR: Emile Jones
TO REGISTER: contact Emile Jones- gypsyfins@gmail.com / (940)399-8255


Feng Shui Vision Board Workshop:
Back By Popular Demand!
Join us for this dynamic workshop where you can Have Fun! Be Creative! Manifest Your Dreams!
A Vision Board is the best way to visualize the positive things you want in your life! A feng-shui-ed Vision Board is an even more powerful way to do just that! Using the Law of Attraction with feng shui Bagua Map, you can manifest what you want in every area of your life with balance, from relationships to career to prosperity, and so on. Simply display the work of art you create, sit back, and watch your vision board materialize before your very eyes.
WHEN: Thursday, June 11, 2009
WHERE: Art & Invention Gallery / 1106 Woodland Street / East Nashville
TIME: 4:00pm – 7:30pm
COST: $40.00 (All supplies and materials are provided. Just bring any inspiring images or photos that you may already have, along with a desire to create and manifest what you want your life to be!)

INSTRUCTOR: Tisha Morris

TO REGISTER: contact Tisha Morris- tisha@mindbodyhome.net / (615)519-9995 balance, from Relationships to Career to Prosperity, and so on!

Open Studio: COME MAKE ART WITH US!

Have you ever wanted to create your own work of art, but didn’t have the space or the materials to get started?
We have everything you need! Bring all of your own materials, or just your imagination! (Paint Panels and Craft Projects available here!)
WHEN: EVERY Thursday & Friday Night: 4:00pm – 8:30pm
EVERY Saturday: 11:00 am – 6:00pm
EVERY Sunday: noon – 5:00pm
WHERE: Art & Invention Gallery / 1106 Woodland Street / East Nashville
COST: Thursday & Friday Nights: $5.00 / day using your supplies; $15.00 / day using our supplies
Saturdays: $10.00 / day using your supplies; $20.00 / day using our supplies
Sundays: $5.00 / day using your supplies; $15.00 / day using our supplies
INSTRUCTOR: Not a structured class, but we are available to help you if needed!

TO REGISTER: Contact Meg or Bret MacFadyen – artandinvention@earthlink.net / (615)226-2070


Fort Night (Day):
Your chance to think inside & outside of the refrigerator box!

There was a time when the delivery of a new refrigerator was a big event for a child. Not because of the appliance, but because of the BOX it arrived in! A box big enough to play in - A box big enough to become a fort or castle!
Now is the time for a whole new generation of children & adults to have this amazing experience!
Come to Art & Invention to select & paint your own cardboard fort or castle…

Just get your group or family together… (Yes, parents are required to participate- you need to play, too!)…, and contact us to make your reservation.
We have all the supplies and space needed. ALL YOU HAVE TO BRING IS YOUR IMAGINATION!
WHEN: EVERY Saturday, 9:00am – 2:00 pm
EVERY Sunday, noon – 5:00pm
WHERE: Art & Invention Gallery / 1106 Woodland Street / East Nashville
COST: average cost /$35.00 - $75.00 per fort / castle
CONTACT: Bret or Meg MacFadyen- artandinvention@earthlink.net / (615)226-2070
MATERIALS: We use recycled cardboard and Mythic Paints. Mythic paints - zero VOCs, AND 100% non-toxic.
(Mythic paints available at All Seasons / 924 8th Ave. / Nashville http://www.allseasonsnashville.com/ )

Plaza Spring and Summer 2009 Workshop Schedule

Plaza Spring and Summer Workshop Schedule in Nashville

http://www.plazaart.com/calendar.php?page=9

Creatively Fit Upcoming Art Classes May & June 2009

Upcoming Art Class

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Abstract Painting Workshop
With Whitney Ferre’
Friday, May 8th 6:30 to 8:30p
Saturday, May 9th 11 to 3p
Optional Gloss Tuesday, May 12th 6-7p
At University School of Nashville
$125 includes paints/brushes, you bring a canvas.
Great Mother's Day Gift!!!
In this class Whitney leads you step by step through the layered, textured, “mixed media” approach to acrylic painting. ALMOST FULL!!! E-mail Whitney at creativelyfit@aol.com to register.

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Artist Within Workshop
with Whitney Ferre’
Tuesday, May 19th 6:30 to 8:30p
at University School of Nashville
$55 pp . You Bring a Sketchbook. All other supplies provided.
Whitney's book, The Artist Within, A Guide to Becoming Creatively Fit, shows you, step by simple step, how you can physiologically develop your RIGHT BRAIN muscles in order that you are better prepared to create CHANGE in your life! In this class you will start your own Creativity Workout book and begin to flex those muscles. You will learn how to tune in to your right brain voice, what Whitney calls your ARTIST WITHIN. While your left brain voice, although very important, is our inner-critic, your RIGHT BRAIN voice is your inner-cheerleader.
If you are in ANY kind of transition in your life, want to get some of your ideas off the ground, or simply feel the need for some inspiration in your life, this workshop is for you!
E-mail Whitney at creativelyfit@aol.com to register.

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Painting Made EASY!
with Whitney Ferre’
Thursday, June 18th 6:30 to 8:30p
at University School of Nashville
$55 pp . All supplies included.
Whitney had taught this class monthly for 6 years! This class takes the fear out of painting! In just this one class you iwll complete an acrylic painting, learn the easy steps so you can paint any time, and illustrate to you the relaxing and mind expanding benefits of painting!
This class fills quickly, so E-mail Whitney at creativelyfit@aol.com to register.

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www.creativelyfit.com

artEMBRACE - spring classes 2009

Apr 13-Jun 1: Wheel Throwing Pottery on Mondays from 6:30-8:30 in the Art Studio. Taught by Dwight Laughlin. $160 (members) $170 (non-
members)

*NEW DATES: Apr 21-May 26: Resin Jewelry Making on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 in the Art Studio. Taught by Pam Hall. $115 (members) $125
(non)

Apr 15-May 20: Latin & Traditional Ballroom Dance Survey (Cha Cha, Salsa, Meringue, Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot) on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 in the Y-CAP Building. Taught by Emily Masters. $45 (members) $55
(non)

Apr 16-May 21: Acrylic Painting on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 in the Art Studio. Taught by Lynn Driver (www.LynnDriver.com). $80 (members) $90
(non)

*YMCA Program Membership $45 for non-YMCA members (renewable every 12 months). Classes include all needed supplies, but please wear appropriate clothing for your activity. All fees non-refundable.
Flexible payment plans and special group classes available.

See you soon at the ‘Brace!

Class duration is either six or eight weeks. Non-Y-members pay a $45 Program Fee that is valid at any YMCA for 12 months. Download the Registration Form and full Winter 2009 Class Schedule at http://www.ymcafunco.org.

To register for a Class: Fill out and mail or bring the Registration Form to: YMCA artEMBRACE, 1021 Russell Street , Nashville , TN 37206 to ensure your place. Or come by a few minutes before the first class in your series. Call artEMBRACE at (615) 226-5577 or e-mail gwalker@ymcamidtn.org with additional questions.

Shakerag Summer Workshops - Sewanee, TN 2009

Come join us this summer for a week-long workshop on the mountaintop in Sewanee, TN. Shakerag Workshops has two one-week sessions, June 14-20 and June 21-27. We have classes this summer in soft sculpture, beading, book arts, pottery, fabric dyeing (mudcloth), felting, quilting, bamboo, and digital arts. Special speakers include Frank Stitt (June 17), owner of the Highlands Bar and Grill in Birmingham, and Andrew Wagner (June 24), president of the American Craft Council.
Check out our website (www.shakerag.org) for more information, or contact me if you have questions about our program. Claire Reishman, Director (creishman@sasweb.org)

TNVLA presents: COPYRIGHT BASICS: March 5th, 2009

TNVLA presents:

COPYRIGHT BASICS (CLE Approved)
Date: Thurs., March 5th, 2009, 5:00-6:30p.m.
Co-Sponsor/Location: Watkins College of Art, Design & Film, 2298 Rosa Parks Blvd.

Cost: FREE to the public; Fee for lawyers seeking CLE credit: $40 Members/$60 Non-Members (for 1.5 hours).

This seminar will introduce many basic elements of copyright law including notice, registration, and term, as well as include a discussion of works for hire and fair use.

Presented by Michelle Brooks & Tom Motzny, TNVLA volunteer lawyers from King & Ballow. This seminar is FREE and open to the public. If you plan on attending, please RSVP to info@tnvla.org by Wed., Mar. 4th.

Tennessee Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
1507 16th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
info@tnvla.org (615) 298-9309 www.tnvla.org

Sarratt Art Studios Vanderbilt hosts May Arts Intensive: May 11-22 2009

Sarratt Art Studios at Vanderbilt University to host a May Arts Intensive

May 11 – 22 2009

Sarratt Art Studios is pleased to announce its first May Arts Intensive. Nicknamed “Art Camp for Adults” this popular studio art program will be offering many popular classes as well as new ones designed just for the Intensive. Class offerings include pottery, drawing/painting. Jewelry, creative quilts, off loom bead weaving, and many more exciting art offerings. Classes are non credit and will meet daily from 10:00am – 2:00pm or from 4:00pm – 8:00pm. Many of the courses offer one week or two week options. A schedule, information, and tuition prices can be found on line at www.vanderbilt.edu/sarrattart. Art classes are taught by professional studio artists from the Nashville area.

Valentines Making Workshop! @ Art & Invention

Come join us at Art & Invention Gallery for our 7th annual

Valentines Making Workshop!

Create a Valentine's masterpiece for the one(s) you love.

If you supply your time, we will supply the materials!

Cost: $6.00 per Card or Wooden Heart 2 SCHEDULED WORKSHOPS LEFT: Wednesday, February 11, 2pm – 7pm Thursday, February 12, 1pm – 8pm Friday, February 13, noon – 7pm Saturday, February 14, noon - 6pm Reservations a must for groups of 5 or more, and for weekend workshops. Call to Book a private evening workshop! 226-2070 Sign up today!

Art & Invention Gallery
1106 Woodland Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37206
(East Nashville at 5 Points)
615.226.2070
meg@artandinvention.com

Gallery Hours:
Friday and Saturday: 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m
Weekdays and Evenings by Appointment

2009 Summer Studio Workshops May - September 2009 Bell Buckle, TN

2009 Summer Studio Workshops

May - September 2009

Bell Buckle, TN

Classes in concrete, mosaic and sculpture will be held at the studio of artist Sherri Warner Hunter in Bell Buckle, TN. Learn a new skill, refine your technique or give yourself time and space to be creative. Refreshments and lunches are included in the cost of workshops and supplies are covered by materials fee. Dates and details for these offerings can be found at www.sherriwarnerhunter.com

Mosaic Valentines Workshops: Bell Buckle: February 7 2009

Mosaic Valentines

February 7

Bell Buckle, TN

Create one-of-a-kind Valentine artwork/gifts at the studio of Sherri Warner Hunter's Bell Buckle Studio. Select two projects to mosaic: sculpted hearts, mirrors, picture frames, assorted heart shapes or mini wall hangings. Professional mosaic instruction and materials are included. Refreshments are included. No experience necessary! For more information, email sherriartstudio@aol.com or visit www.sherriwarnerhunter.com.

Artists' Career Workshops - Davis Art Advisory - UPDATED!

NOW AVAILABLE!
at the request of many artists

*Artist Workshop-Consultations *

Inquire: info@davisartadvisory.com or #(347) 306 1859

Instructor/ Consultant:

Sera Davis, Owner, Davis Art Advisory and THE SHOWROOM gallery

Bio/Resume, Website

Not in Nashville?.... consultations available via phone/email. Highly successful. Feel free to let your artist friends know in other cities.

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These workshop-consultations are meant to be

intimate, progressive and inspiring!

Professional Critique Workshop and Consultation

This workshop offers artists a professional, objective review of your current body of work so that you are a ble to continue with or evolve in your creative endeavors OR simply determine if your body of work is ready for gallery exhibition and or representation. We take a look at how to formally analyze and intellectually interpret your work. We discuss what is strong as well as what is lacking and what elements and or concepts can be pushed further to set your body of work apart. This is an important process that focuses on information gathering, and persuasive oral and justification skills. Group classes allow artists to receive feedback from the instructor as well as their contemporaries. Excellent for recent graduates or emerging-mid career artists.

One on one ($50/workshop)

Optional: $35/follow up meetings

Portfolio Presentation & Pricing Workshop and Consultation

("Professional Critique Workshop" recommended as a prerequisite to this class)

This workshop will ensure that your portfolio presentation is immaculate and that your gallery submission guidelines are met. We will review your body of work, prepared images, resume, exhibition history, sales history, pricing (important!) and website (or discuss the possibility of one.) The class will help determine when where and how to submit your work to professional galleries for exhibition opportunities and or gallery representation so that you are noticed and selected by the appropriate programs locally or nationally. We steer you in the right direction with confidence using our knowledge of and connections with the professional art world.

One on one ($50/workshop)

Optional: $35/follow up meetings

*Home studio consultations are available for a small additional fee.

*Please email Sera Davis to schedule a day and time for your workshop-consultations.

TNVLA presents: BARGAIN SMART, NOT HARD: GETTING A BETTER DEAL: Feb. 11th, 2009

TNVLA presents:

BARGAIN SMART, NOT HARD: GETTING A BETTER DEAL
Date: Wed., Feb. 11th, 2009, 5:30-7:30p.m.
Co-Sponsor/Location: Watkins College of Art, Design & Film, 2298 Rosa Parks Blvd.

Cost: FREE to the public, but must RSVP to info@tnvla.org to attend

Negotiation is an important skill, both professionally and personally. In our first program on negotiation, we introduced "hard bargaining" and focused on such topics as bargaining ranges, opening offers/demands, and concession making. In this second program on negotiation, we will introduce "smart bargaining" and focus on such topics as interests, option generation, and objective standards. This program will be interactive.

Taught by Chris Guthrie, Professor of Law, from Vanderbilt University Law School. The program is FREE and open to the public. To attend, you must RSVP to info@tnvla.org by Mon., Feb. 9th. Priority will be given to people who attended the first negotiation seminar in October.

Tennessee Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
1507 16th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
info@tnvla.org (615) 298-9309 www.tnvla.org

Art Night @ Jerry's Artarama

Jerry's Artarama in Nashville presents
ART NIGHT!

Every Tuesday night
6-8pm
Starting February 3, 2009

Various artists will be scheduled to teach a variety of classes.
Schedule to be posted on website and in store.

BRING YOUR JUNK, SCRAPS, ETC.
Artist Valry Drake will be teaching a collage workshop
Feb 3, 2009

Call to sign up:
Jerry's Artarama
(615) 731-5901
5361 Mount View Rd. Antioch, TN 37013

TACA Winter Worskshop 2009

Winter Workshop 2009

We are offering a one day workshop February 21 with a "weather date" of February 28. It will be at Appalachian Center for Craft in Smithville with a cost of $40 for the whole day per person. Registration is scheduled for 9:00am. First session will begin promptly at 10:00. Lunch will be available for purchase in the cafeteria at noon. Second session will begin promptly at 1:30pm. The workshop should conclude at 3:30. Both sessions are included in the $40. There will be NO discount, free pass or half day charge.

Topics will be:

Craft Fairs 101: A diverse panel of experts will present their ideas about what you need to know to be successful in the craft fair market. They will exchange points of view and then be open to your questions. Bring your questions and note pad. Panel will include: Dale Baucum, long time potter; Marcie Christensen, coordinator of Francisco's Farm Festival and founder of CompassRoseWorks; Wendy Outland, art consultant, juror and founder of Who Knows Art; and Breanna Rockstad-Kincaid, fiber artist.

Digital photography: Starting with the Fall 2009 Fair TACA will accept only digital photography for fair applications. Learn what you need to know about making the digital transition. John Peden will explain the mechanics and terminology of digital photography as it applies to recording your images and applying to craft fairs. Get aboard the digital revolution! John Peden teaches digital photography at Tennessee Technology Center in Murfreesboro.

Postmark deadline is February 6. If there are not 50 participants, workshop will be cancelled. You must provide phone and/or email.


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PO Box 120066
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artEMBRACE East Winter Session Classes begin January 19th 2009

artEMBRACE East Winter Session Classes will begin January 19th! Connect with your neighbors, learn a new artistic medium and be inspired to create something great! Classes last from 4 - 8 weeks in duration.
All supplies are included in the price (www.ymcafunco.org), AND we offer flexible payment plans!

We can even set up a special night for just you and your loved ones!

Here's the class menu for Winter Session:

Jewelry-Making w/Pam Hall (Tues, 1 1/2 hrs): This class is so popular we had to add additional ones late this fall! Walk in, bang on some copper and precious stones, then walk out with a pair of fabulous earrings and a bracelet!

Wheel-Throwing Pottery w/Dwight Laughlin (Mon or Tues, 2 hrs): Learn how to throw, trim, bake, and glaze your very own plates, pots, vases, and you-name-it.

Hand-Build Clay Sculpture For Families w/Doug Stevenson (Mon, 1 hr):
This is our newest class. In it your family will learn how to sculpt masterpieces you can fire up and take home to enjoy for years to come. Refer your neighbor's family and if they sign up, you'll get a discount!

Traditional AND Latin Ballroom Dance Survey Class w/Emily Masters (Mon or Wed, 1 hr): Learn to Cha Cha, Salsa, Meringue, Tango, Waltz AND Foxtrot in only 6 weeks! Yes, in response to our students we've revamped the classes to include EVERYTHING! No partner needed.

Kidz Klay w/Kathy Townsend (Thur, 1 hr): Your child will be encouraged to let his/her creative light burn brightly. And have fun playing in a lot of clay, of course!

Acrylic Painting For Adults w/Cindy Wunsch (Thur, 2 hrs): Cindy is an absolute 3-D magician with paints, canvas, brushes, collage, and imagination! And she'll teach you to be the same. You've NEVER had a painting class quite like this one… and like everyone else, you'll be hooked! Register early... this one tends to fill up really quickly.

Acrylic Painting For Families w/Marjie Parsons (Wed, 1 hr): The kids just LOVE Marjie! And so do the parents! She can teach you how to focus your wildest dreams onto a canvas! Refer another family and if they sign up, you'll get a discount!

Class duration is either six or eight weeks. Non-Y-members pay a $45 Program Fee that is valid at any YMCA for 12 months. Download the Registration Form and full Winter 2009 Class Schedule at http://www.ymcafunco.org.

To register for a Class: Fill out and mail or bring the Registration Form to: YMCA artEMBRACE, 1021 Russell Street , Nashville , TN 37206 to ensure your place. Or come by a few minutes before the first class in your series. Call artEMBRACE at (615) 226-5577 or e-mail gwalker@ymcamidtn.org with additional questions.