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Weekly Update for January 20, 2012

1.) Which painting is teaching-artist's?

2.) Second alert: "Face Reading" seminar coming soon

3.) More classes starting this week and later in Jan./Feb.

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1.) Which painting is teaching artist's? And which ones are the students'?

In the Traditional Acrylic Painting class on Tuesday mornings, we explore traditional concepts in art such as landscape, still-life, seascape and floral. I teach this using a step-by-step method with which every student can really be very successful. The goal is for the participants to really learn composition, color mixing, application of paint, and techniques while painting. However, if you look at the paintings above, you can still see variations in style. Can you guess which one is the teacher's? Send me back an email with your opinion. (Note that these were completed within a two-and-half-hour span of time.) ---shaqe

2.) Second notice: "Face Reading" approaches

Lin Klaassen's "Face Reading" seminar here on Sat., Feb. 4, is rapidly approaching (as is Shaqe's accompanying Portraiture art workshop). We need to have the class list established by Jan. 28, so please, if you're interested, don't delay in contacting us!

See more details at http://www.artandideasgallery.com/Art_%26_Ideas/Face_Reading.html and

http://www.artandideasgallery.com/Art_%26_Ideas/Portraiture.html

3.) Mid-January and Feb.: Multiple Classes & Workshops

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Note: You can always download the complete class schedules as PDFs at:

http://www.artandideasgallery.com/Art_%26_Ideas/Art_ed_Classes_files/Adult%20Art%20Classes%20Winter%202012.pdf (adult classes brochure pdf (10+MB)) and

http://www.artandideasgallery.com/Art_%26_Ideas/Art_ed_Classes_files/Youth%20Art%20classes%20Winter%202012.pdf (youth classes brochure pdf (5MB))

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Face Reading by Lin (Guest Teacher)

Saturday, February 4th, 2-4:30pm

(Important: Deadline to sign up: January 28th)

The purpose of this Face Reading class is to give you an immediate understanding of your subject (and other people in general!)... Read more at:http://www.artandideasgallery.com/Art_%26_Ideas/Face_Reading.html

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Portraiture: Drawing & Painting

Saturday, February 11- March 3, 2-5pm - Drawing

Saturday, March 17 - April 14, 2-5pm - Painting

In conjunction with the Face Reading class

Shaqe will move you authentically through a meaningful process in depicting the face.

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Woodcut Level 1

Mondays, February 13 - March 19, 11am - 2pm or

Mondays, March 12 - April 23, 6-9pm (no class April 2)

Shaqe, a master printmaker, will introduce the foundations of working with wood...

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2-D Collage

Session 2: Thursdays, March 1 - April 12, 6-9pm (No class April 5)

Collage is a medium that really can utilize so many forms of material from paper to fabric to found objects, as well as...

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The Style Class in Painting: Expressionism, Abstraction, Realism

Abstraction: Sundays, February 5 - February 26, 6-9pm (4 weeks)

Realism: Sundays, March 4 - March 25, 6-9pm (4 weeks)

This painting class in oil or acrylics will surely arouse your interest. It emphasizes understanding and executing...

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Be A Fearless Creator

Wednesdays, January 25 - March 14, 10am - 12pm (8 classes),

or Wednesdays, February 29 - April 25, 6:30 - 8:30pm (No class April 4) (8 classes)

This workshop will take you through the six stages of the creative process and explain what blocks us at each stage...

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Drawing: Back to the Essentials Level 2

Mondays, February 13 - March 5, 6-9pm (4 weeks)

This is the second level foundational class that teaches and then builds on “the essentials” of drawing...

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Weekly/ Monthly Classes

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Experimental Art NightTM - Every night a new experience -- next night: Feb. 7th

1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 7-8:30pm (call 734-420-0775 for availability)

(24-hour notice required to RSVP or cancel)

This is a twice-monthly drop-in class where experimentation with materials, styles, concepts, approaches...

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Independent Study -- next night: January 24

2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 6-9pm (call 734-420-0775 for availability)

(24-hour notice required to RSVP or cancel)

This is a twice-monthly drop-in class where you come to work on an existing project...

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Weekly Traditional Fine Art Classes in Acrylic Painting: Floral, Landscape, Still-life, Seascape

For the beginner or intermediate level person or those wanting to learn realism

(24-hour notice required to RSVP or cancel)

1st Tuesday of the month: Landscape

2nd Tuesday of the month: Still-life

3rd Tuesday of the month: Seascape

4th Tuesday of the month: Floral --- January 24

Tuesdays 10am-12pm (or till 12:30 for some classes)

(call 734-420-0775 for availability)

This weekly class focuses on a traditional subject matter in painting, by alternating week by...

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Marathon PaintingTM -- Next meetings: Feb. 10 & 24

(24-hour notice required to RSVP or cancel)

2nd Friday of each month, 6-10pm, and 4th Friday of each month, 10am-2pm (bring lunch if necessary)

(call 734-420-0775 for availability)

Many times artists don’t stay within the creative process long enough to come up with some amazing techniques...

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The Art Party -- Fri., Jan. 20

3rd Friday of the month, 7-10pm

Shaqe takes you through a step-by-step process of painting, focusing on...

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Parent/Child Art Making -- Creating the Bond through Art Making-- Fri., Feb. 3

1st Friday each month, 6:30-8pm (call 734-420-0775 for availability and to reserve your spot because there may be limited space for this class; 24-hour notice required)

The relationship between a child and parent is a unique bond. So here’s the chance to develop this bond...

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Monthly Potluck --- NEW

The Raw Vegan Potluck Connection -- introduce more healthy food into your life Fri., Jan. 27

4th Friday of the month, 7-9pm, call to reserve your spot and let Shaqe know what you will be bringing: 734-420-0775

Free, please bring a raw vegan dish to pass. If unsure what to bring talk to Shaqe: imshacha@me.com

Come out once a month and partake in a potluck where food and creativity are combined. There are statistics that...

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One-Day Workshops

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Introductory Relief Printmaking - 1 Day

Sunday, January 22, 1-5pm

In this workshop you’ll acquire the basics of how relief printmaking through linocut creates compelling images. This introductory workshop focuses on composition, design, carving, and printing.

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Your Color DNATM -- A code to unlock your creative potential

Friday, February 3, or March 9, 1-5pm

$75 if pre-registering 1 week prior, or $90 afterward (includes supplies)

Every morning we choose colors to wear. Have you ever noticed that you prefer one color over another color?...

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Creative Release --

Sunday, February 5, 1-5pm

Find release on a Sunday afternoon...

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A Surrealistic Day--

Sunday, February 12, 1-5pm

Explore surrealism on a Sunday afternoon...

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Understanding Disability -- A Seminar & Presentation

Sunday, February 26, 1-4pm

Get a new perception of understanding disability

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Specialty Seminars, Retreats, Programs

WEEKEND ART RETREAT: Intuitive Painting Intensive April 20-22

Learn More: http://www.artandideasgallery.com/Art_%26_Ideas/Retreat.html

SEMINAR: Understanding Disability Sunday, Feb. 26

See more: http://www.artandideasgallery.com/Art_%26_Ideas/Disability.html

FOR YOUTH: The Apprenticeship Program

See more: http://www.artandideasgallery.com/Art_%26_Ideas/B-Privat_yout.html

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Get a BOOST with One-on-One coaching

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One-on-One Creativity Coaching

Schedule to be agreed on for coaching via in-person, email, skype, or phone, or some combination

Price packages available (please inquire)

Do you feel a little stuck creatively? Are you an amateur or seasoned artist who is experiencing some kind of hindrance -- either mentally or emotionally? Are you working on a specific project and hitting some blocks? Are you having difficulty knowing where you’re going? Are you dealing with existential issues about whether there’s any value in creating? Have you rationalized why you are not creating? Or are you looking for better approaches to sustain or activate your creativity? If “yes” to any of these, then a one-on-one coaching session can facilitate change.

More at: http://www.artandideasgallery.com/Art_%26_Ideas/Creativity_Coaching.html

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Downtown Foot Art -- learn more:

”So far we’ve had some interesting conversations at our Q&A's that beg the question: Why did I do these drawing/paintings using my foot? You’re not the only person who might want to know; in downtown Plymouth & Northville there were hundreds of people that inquired.”-- Shaqe K.

Link to why Shaqe worked with her foot:

http://www.artandideasgallery.com/Art_&_Ideas/Why_Foot.html

Take the Challenge of Foot Art: ( curious read more)

http://www.artandideasgallery.com/Art_&_Ideas/Foot_chalng.html

Art & ideas Contemporary Gallery & Studio

15095 Northville Rd. Plymouth, MI 48170

734-420-0775

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