2020 ART WORKSHOPS
Beauty of Birds Card Making Workshop
Presented by: Susan Brickner-Wren, Sponsored by StArt Studio Art
Date: Saturday, May 9
Time: 8 AM -12 PM
Location: Maumee Bay Lodge
Fee: $50
Registration Required: Yes
Limited to 10 participants
Beauty of Birds card making workshop. Enjoy creating six stunning cards with beautiful bird designs by Stampin' Up Demonstrator and designer Susan Brickner-Wren. Participants will use stamps, punches, dies, and more to complete 6 cards of 3 designs along with a gorgeous bookmark. There are always options to make each card exactly what you would like, with a variety of sentiments to include Mother's Day, birthday and other well-wishes. Susan takes care of all the prep work, so you can focus on the fun! All high quality materials, including envelopes, are included in the cost of the class. The class welcomes beginners, but even experienced paper artists will learn a few tricks.
Date: Saturday, May 9
Time: 8 AM -12 PM
Location: Maumee Bay Lodge
Fee: $50
Registration Required: Yes
Limited to 10 participants
Beauty of Birds card making workshop. Enjoy creating six stunning cards with beautiful bird designs by Stampin' Up Demonstrator and designer Susan Brickner-Wren. Participants will use stamps, punches, dies, and more to complete 6 cards of 3 designs along with a gorgeous bookmark. There are always options to make each card exactly what you would like, with a variety of sentiments to include Mother's Day, birthday and other well-wishes. Susan takes care of all the prep work, so you can focus on the fun! All high quality materials, including envelopes, are included in the cost of the class. The class welcomes beginners, but even experienced paper artists will learn a few tricks.
A Splash of Color: Painting birds using liquid watercolors
Presented by: Christina Baal, Sponsored by Drawing 10,000 Birds
Date: Sunday, May 10
Time: 8 AM - 12 PM
Location: Maumee Bay Lodge (Mainsail Room)
Fee: $45
Registration Required: Yes
Limited to 12 participants
Painting the experience of watching birds using liquid watercolors is fun! It involves movement, splatters, dripping, blotching. It does not always follow rules and mistakes can become important parts of the painting. The spirit of each bird, and its energy, becomes more important than anatomical accuracy, which means that one does not need a background in art to use these fun techniques!
This workshop will focus on using liquid watercolors to paint spring warblers and each participant will create and take home a piece of art! Visit Christina Baal of Drawing 10,000 Birds by clicking here.
Date: Sunday, May 10
Time: 8 AM - 12 PM
Location: Maumee Bay Lodge (Mainsail Room)
Fee: $45
Registration Required: Yes
Limited to 12 participants
Painting the experience of watching birds using liquid watercolors is fun! It involves movement, splatters, dripping, blotching. It does not always follow rules and mistakes can become important parts of the painting. The spirit of each bird, and its energy, becomes more important than anatomical accuracy, which means that one does not need a background in art to use these fun techniques!
This workshop will focus on using liquid watercolors to paint spring warblers and each participant will create and take home a piece of art! Visit Christina Baal of Drawing 10,000 Birds by clicking here.
Needle felted bird painting
Presented by: Julie Davis
Date: Monday, May 11
Time: 8 AM - 12 PM
Location: Maumee Bay Lodge
Fee: $50
Registration Required: Yes
Limited to 10 participants
Join Julie Davis in this fun wool felting workshop at The Biggest Week in American Birding 2020.
In this 4 hour workshop you will learn how to do a “painting “of a bird by using a needle felting technique and wool. A pre-felted wool background will be provided. I will have pictures for you to choose from or you can bring your own. Your finished piece will be roughly 8” X 10”. (If bringing your own photo, please bring 2 copies that will fit into the 8” X 10” format). If time allows, we will also discuss the wet felting technique that is used to create the background fabric. This workshop is open to all levels, no previous felting experience required.
What to bring:
Photocopies of bird (there will be plenty to choose from there as well)
Your excitement and creativity!
All wool and other supplies will be provided.
Date: Monday, May 11
Time: 8 AM - 12 PM
Location: Maumee Bay Lodge
Fee: $50
Registration Required: Yes
Limited to 10 participants
Join Julie Davis in this fun wool felting workshop at The Biggest Week in American Birding 2020.
In this 4 hour workshop you will learn how to do a “painting “of a bird by using a needle felting technique and wool. A pre-felted wool background will be provided. I will have pictures for you to choose from or you can bring your own. Your finished piece will be roughly 8” X 10”. (If bringing your own photo, please bring 2 copies that will fit into the 8” X 10” format). If time allows, we will also discuss the wet felting technique that is used to create the background fabric. This workshop is open to all levels, no previous felting experience required.
What to bring:
Photocopies of bird (there will be plenty to choose from there as well)
Your excitement and creativity!
All wool and other supplies will be provided.
Field Observation and Sketching
Instructor: Catherine Hamilton, Zeiss Ambassador
Dates: Tuesday, May 12, or Friday, May 15
*The same workshop will be offered on two days. Choose whichever date works best for you!
Time: 9 AM - 12 PM (Same time both days)
Location: Maumee Bay State Park- Trautman Nature Center
Fee: $35
Registration: Required - Limited to 15 participants
Click HERE for a map of the meeting location
Join Catherine Hamilton on a limited participant sketching and painting workshop at The Biggest Week in American Birding. Featuring both an indoor classroom and ample time to work outside, participants will have the opportunity to hone their field sketching and color skills, or to explore something completely new. This workshop is open to all levels, from curious beginners to advanced artists. Catherine provides unique instruction for each individual and their particular focus or level; for this reason the number of participants is limited to 15 people. The workshop will incorporate working from life and learning the pros and cons of successfully using photographic reference. Bird anatomy and movement will be discussed. Color assessment and sophisticated mixing will be introduced and worked on throughout the workshop. By breaking down the often overwhelming experience of drawing and painting from the world in front us into a few initial exercises, participants will then have a good amount of time to devote to implementing these as we explore the feeders and grounds at Maumee Bay. Participants bring their own materials, and a suggested materials list will be provided in advance. Materials can be as simple as pencil and a sketchbook!
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Dates: Tuesday, May 12, or Friday, May 15
*The same workshop will be offered on two days. Choose whichever date works best for you!
Time: 9 AM - 12 PM (Same time both days)
Location: Maumee Bay State Park- Trautman Nature Center
Fee: $35
Registration: Required - Limited to 15 participants
Click HERE for a map of the meeting location
Join Catherine Hamilton on a limited participant sketching and painting workshop at The Biggest Week in American Birding. Featuring both an indoor classroom and ample time to work outside, participants will have the opportunity to hone their field sketching and color skills, or to explore something completely new. This workshop is open to all levels, from curious beginners to advanced artists. Catherine provides unique instruction for each individual and their particular focus or level; for this reason the number of participants is limited to 15 people. The workshop will incorporate working from life and learning the pros and cons of successfully using photographic reference. Bird anatomy and movement will be discussed. Color assessment and sophisticated mixing will be introduced and worked on throughout the workshop. By breaking down the often overwhelming experience of drawing and painting from the world in front us into a few initial exercises, participants will then have a good amount of time to devote to implementing these as we explore the feeders and grounds at Maumee Bay. Participants bring their own materials, and a suggested materials list will be provided in advance. Materials can be as simple as pencil and a sketchbook!
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Beads Inspired By Birds and Nature
Presented by: Julie Heitz
Date: Wednesday, May 13
Time: 8 AM - 12 PM
Location: Maumee Bay Lodge
Fee: $45
Registration Required: Yes
Limited to 10 participants
I’ve been teaching how to upcycle paper in to usable beads for three years. I live in Toledo and teach paper bead making at 3 art venues in the area. I use magazines, scrapbook paper, maps, junk mail and other papers and cut them in to strips. I use a tool that my 82 year old Dad makes for my classes to roll those strips in to beads. The beads are then sealed and glazed and then used in jewelry, like the memory wire wrap we will make in class. All materials provided. Those who take the class, leave with their beads, the tool and the bracelet they design. Come bead with me as we use BWIAB Visitor Guides to create one of a kind beads that your friends won’t believe are made from paper!
Date: Wednesday, May 13
Time: 8 AM - 12 PM
Location: Maumee Bay Lodge
Fee: $45
Registration Required: Yes
Limited to 10 participants
I’ve been teaching how to upcycle paper in to usable beads for three years. I live in Toledo and teach paper bead making at 3 art venues in the area. I use magazines, scrapbook paper, maps, junk mail and other papers and cut them in to strips. I use a tool that my 82 year old Dad makes for my classes to roll those strips in to beads. The beads are then sealed and glazed and then used in jewelry, like the memory wire wrap we will make in class. All materials provided. Those who take the class, leave with their beads, the tool and the bracelet they design. Come bead with me as we use BWIAB Visitor Guides to create one of a kind beads that your friends won’t believe are made from paper!
Looking for Birds, in Paint
Presented by: Christina Baal, Sponsored by Drawing 10,000 Birds
Date: Thursday, May 14
Time: 8 AM - 12 PM
Location: Maumee Bay Lodge (Mainsail Room)
Fee: $45
Registration Required: Yes
Limited to 12 participants
Birdwatchers love looking for birds outside. Now, it's time to look for them in paint! This workshop will teach you how to leap right into watercolor by getting messy and having fun without any need for prior artistic training. We will explore the inherent qualities of watercolor paint to move and create surprising shapes using a variety of techniques and household objects. Then, we will explore our personal relationships with color, space, and birds to turn abstract paint blobs into recognizable birds! (Think: Rorschach). This workshop is a fun, no-stress experience that will get messy (so dress appropriately!) while teaching unconventional techniques to artists of any skill level.
This workshop will focus on using liquid watercolors to paint spring warblers and each participant will create and take home a piece of art! Visit Christina Baal of Drawing 10,000 Birds by clicking here.
Date: Thursday, May 14
Time: 8 AM - 12 PM
Location: Maumee Bay Lodge (Mainsail Room)
Fee: $45
Registration Required: Yes
Limited to 12 participants
Birdwatchers love looking for birds outside. Now, it's time to look for them in paint! This workshop will teach you how to leap right into watercolor by getting messy and having fun without any need for prior artistic training. We will explore the inherent qualities of watercolor paint to move and create surprising shapes using a variety of techniques and household objects. Then, we will explore our personal relationships with color, space, and birds to turn abstract paint blobs into recognizable birds! (Think: Rorschach). This workshop is a fun, no-stress experience that will get messy (so dress appropriately!) while teaching unconventional techniques to artists of any skill level.
This workshop will focus on using liquid watercolors to paint spring warblers and each participant will create and take home a piece of art! Visit Christina Baal of Drawing 10,000 Birds by clicking here.
Beauty of Birds Watercolor Workshop
Presented by: Susan Brickner-Wren, Sponsored by StArt Studio Art
Date: Friday, May 15
Time: 8 AM -12 PM
Location: Maumee Bay Lodge
Fee: $55
Registration Required: Yes
Limited to 10 participants
Join award-winning watercolor artist and instructor Susan Brickner-Wren to create your own 8 x 10" watercolor painting. This workshop introduces you to stunning techniques unique to watercolors. After some basics on color mixing and a quick demonstration, each artist will enjoy creating their own special painting. Don't worry about your drawing skills, the instructor will have paintings sketched ahead of class, so you can focus on painting. All materials and supplies included in the cost of the workshop. Participants will take home their own original 8 x 10" watercolor painting.
Optional: You get to keep a 10-well covered paint palette and a Silver Black Velvet #6 round brush and samples of DaVinci professional watercolor paints in a triad.
Date: Friday, May 15
Time: 8 AM -12 PM
Location: Maumee Bay Lodge
Fee: $55
Registration Required: Yes
Limited to 10 participants
Join award-winning watercolor artist and instructor Susan Brickner-Wren to create your own 8 x 10" watercolor painting. This workshop introduces you to stunning techniques unique to watercolors. After some basics on color mixing and a quick demonstration, each artist will enjoy creating their own special painting. Don't worry about your drawing skills, the instructor will have paintings sketched ahead of class, so you can focus on painting. All materials and supplies included in the cost of the workshop. Participants will take home their own original 8 x 10" watercolor painting.
Optional: You get to keep a 10-well covered paint palette and a Silver Black Velvet #6 round brush and samples of DaVinci professional watercolor paints in a triad.
Needle felted bird painting
Presented by: Julie Davis
Date: Saturday, May 16
Time: 8 AM - 12 PM
Location: Maumee Bay Lodge
Fee: $50
Registration Required: Yes
Limited to 10 participants
Join Julie Davis in this fun wool felting workshop at The Biggest Week in American Birding 2020.
In this 4 hour workshop you will learn how to do a “painting “of a bird by using a needle felting technique and wool. A pre-felted wool background will be provided. I will have pictures for you to choose from or you can bring your own. Your finished piece will be roughly 8” X 10”. (If bringing your own photo, please bring 2 copies that will fit into the 8” X 10” format). If time allows, we will also discuss the wet felting technique that is used to create the background fabric. This workshop is open to all levels, no previous felting experience required.
What to bring:
Photocopies of bird (there will be plenty to choose from there as well)
Your excitement and creativity!
All wool and other supplies will be provided.
Date: Saturday, May 16
Time: 8 AM - 12 PM
Location: Maumee Bay Lodge
Fee: $50
Registration Required: Yes
Limited to 10 participants
Join Julie Davis in this fun wool felting workshop at The Biggest Week in American Birding 2020.
In this 4 hour workshop you will learn how to do a “painting “of a bird by using a needle felting technique and wool. A pre-felted wool background will be provided. I will have pictures for you to choose from or you can bring your own. Your finished piece will be roughly 8” X 10”. (If bringing your own photo, please bring 2 copies that will fit into the 8” X 10” format). If time allows, we will also discuss the wet felting technique that is used to create the background fabric. This workshop is open to all levels, no previous felting experience required.
What to bring:
Photocopies of bird (there will be plenty to choose from there as well)
Your excitement and creativity!
All wool and other supplies will be provided.