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August Workshops at The Art League

Motion, Light & Sound: Dynamic Sculptures & InstallationsJohn KauffmanLearn to create interactive installations and kinetic sculptures with a simple, inexpensive device called a microcontroller. Participants learn to achieve interactive pieces that respond to environmental changes. Students bring a laptop and, prior to the workshop, directly order a kit of reusable parts ($80). No previous electrical or programming experience is necessary.$180 August 6 & 7, 2016 (Sat–Sun) 10:00am–4:00pm

A Week in the Indiana CountrysideDiane TeslerStudents spend a week of intensive painting in Diane’s Midwest hideaway. Northern Indiana farm country is a land of space and austere beauty. A variety of locations around the town of Kewanna (population 500) and the surrounding countryside offer wonderful painting possibilities. Students may work in oil and gouache. Each class is limited to five. Lunch and dinner at Diane’s house are included. Travel and lodging are additional. Please call the school for further information.$510 August 8–12, 2016 (Monday–Friday)

Batik Fabric: Surface DesignDenise VauthierBatik, Indonesion for “wax writing”, is an ancient technique for creating designs and patterns on fabric. Students explore this magical art, layering colors of dyes, resisting with wax, and creating beautiful cloth. Colors, dyes, discharges, design, resources, and modern ways to achieve a batik “look” are covered. Materials fee of $45 payable at start of class. $175 August 6 & 7, 2016 (Sat–Sun) 10:00am—4:00pm

Basic Photographic Lighting ToolsRobin ReidPhotography is all about capturing light. Daylight doesn’t always cooperate; but pop-up f lash is limited. Before investing, learn about the tools professionals use: flash, strobe, reflectors, umbrellas, gels, gobos, grids, and snoots. Participants learn to make many of these tools inexpensively. Essential to all types of photography, participants examine how the color of light impacts photographs, and when to change the type of light. This workshop meets offsite in a professional studio in Alexandria.$95 August 13, 2106 (Saturday) 10:00am–4:00pm

Diane Tesler

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Painting in Danni’s Living Room or Rose GardenDanni DawsonSavor the rich colors and delicate shapes of nature in full bloom, and delight in the variety of still life subject matter. Participants paint exquisite flower scenes in Danni’s beautiful rose garden or paint from interesting still lifes inside. For painters with previous experience. A gourmet lunch is provided each day. The workshop meets in Arlington, and participants are responsible for transportation.$420 August 15–19, 2016 (Mon– Fri) 10:00am–4:00pm

The Sketchbook DiaryAlice KaleCreating a sketchbook diary, as a travel or personal record, captures memories in a way photographs rarely do. Learn the pleasure of sketching on the go, using supplies one can easily carry in a bag or purse. Students learn to identify manageable subjects, such as a window or doorway instead of complex architecture, and to work so that they can complete a sketch on-site in locations around Old Town, Alexandria.$195 August 20–21, 2016 10:00am–4:00pm

Mastering Organic Form through Structural DrawingDan ThompsonThis workshop investigates the nuances of form through structural drawing. Students learn the vocabulary of structural drawing through organic form drawing exercises. Extremely useful in long posed figure work, practice creative thinking about space, analyzing a given form, and interpreting light on its surface. Model fees extra.$200 August 20 & 21, 2016 (Sat–Sun) 9:30am–4:30pm

Jumpstart in EnamelingAbby GoldblattThis workshop is an easy and inexpensive way for the beginner to experience the beauty and versatility of enamel. For those considering an enameling class, this is an excellent opportunity to try out this exciting art form. A $45 materials fee covers all supplies.$165 August 20 & 21, 2016 (Sat–Sun) 10:00am–3:00pm

Hat Experiments: Sinamay SensationsJan WutkowskiExperiment with one of millinery’s favorite materials:flat straw sinamay. Learn blocked or free-style, how to dye and stencil the straw, and how to create dimensional color and texture by layering. Students prepare the sinamay, shape it, then embellish with rolling, folding, or flower-making techniques to create a one of a kind hat! A supply fee of $50–100 (depending on selection) includes all materials. $210 August 20 & 21, 2016 (Sat–Sun) 10:00am–4:00pm

Glazing in WatercolorRachel CollinsGlazing in water allows students to paint layers of color over an already painted surface. Glazing is a natural technique for this transparent medium, but the process of layering can make or break one’s watercolor paintings. Students learn the many uses for glazing and how to apply the paint effectively to build both color and composition. This workshop works best for students with at least a little experience in watercolor.$175 August 24 & 25, 2016 (Wed–Thurs) 10:00am–4:00pm

Rachel Collins

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Color with Acrylic PaintMarsha StaigerTo create vibrant paintings, students work through exercises using color’s three properties: hue, value, and intensity. Exploring the color wheel and acrylic paint characteristics, students learn about missing colors, layering technique, brushwork, creating edges and more. Students gain a greater understanding of how complements and monochromatic color schemes create contrast in order to make the best use of color in their paintings.$400 August 22–26, 2016 (Mon–Fri) 10:00am–4:00pm

Painting in a Controlled PaletteDan ThompsonFor students of all levels, this workshop concentrates on painting in a warm/cool tonal palette with a basis in historical palettes. Students set a controlled (limited) palette, and then paint a long-pose figure in an abbreviated grisaille (monochrome). Students learn to organize tones on the canvas into a nine-value statement. Discussion includes: warm/cool colors and where to push the relationships to maximize visual effect. Participants refine and layer colors in practical application as they address the enduring challenge of capturing the human figure from live sittings. Model fees extra.$310 August 22–24, 2016 (Mon–Wed) 9:30am–4:30pm

A Week in Thomas, West VirginiaDanni Dawson, Mike Francis, Paul Lucchesi & Kurt SchwarzSpend a week painting still life or landscape with Danni Dawson, Mike Francis, and Kurt Schwarz or sculpting with Paul Lucchesi. Participants may choose to focus on one style or switch freely among the four instructors. Workshop includes lunch. Lodging is not included.$510 August 22–26, 2016 (Mon–Fri) 10:00am–5:00pm

Mastering ColorDavid CarterWhat color should you use? How do you mix it? An understanding of color theory is essential for students making the transition from drawing to painting. Using acrylic paints, this course helps students who are unsure of the role color relationships play in art and design. Lectures, demonstrations, exercises, and discussions are included.$175 August 27 & 28, 2016 (Sat–Sun) 10:00am–4:00pm

Jumpstart in CeramicsBlair MeerfeldHave you always wanted to try pottery? In this one-day event, participants explore the creativity and diversity of clay in a fun, relaxed environment. Supplies are included.$45 August 27, 2016 (Saturday) 10:00am–12:30pm

Personal Narrative TriptychBeverly RyanUsing photo-transferred personal images and acrylic paint, participants create a mixed media narrative triptych on small wooden panels. The workshop includes planning a composition and instruction in several photo transfer techniques. Narratives emerge as painted and imported imagery are layered. A $45 fee, payable to the instructor, covers three 12” X 12” cradled wooden panels.$175 August 27 & 28, 2016 (Sat–Sun) 10:00am–4:00pm

Creative Challenges: Breaking Out of RoutineBrenda BelfieldPainters unconsciously develop habits and conventions in their work. To break through these conventions and create a fresh approach to work, this class presents a number of demonstrations and challenges designed to inspire, stimulate the imagination, and offer new ways to see and think about art-making. Students keep a notebook of these challenges and demonstrations, and choose to work on any of these exercises in any media.$185 August 27 & 28, 2016 (Sat–Sun) 10:00am–4:00pm

Small Scale Fold Forming for JewelersNick BarnesExplore metal forming’s creative and artistic possibilities. The workshop relates this fascinating technique to small-scale jewelry design. Students produce a number of sheet blanks and a number of working pieces. Students must know basic metalworking including annealing, hard soldering, cutting, and cleaning sheet metals. A tools and materials list will be available from the instructor once enrolled.$100 August 27–28, 2016 (Saturday) 10:00am–4:00pm

Dan Thompson

Beverly Ryan (detail)