ArtRageous Oak Park, Oct 8-10, 2010
Arts Retreat Weekend
2010 ArtRageous! Oak Park events in the Oak Park Arts District
Friday, October 8 through Sunday, October 10, 2010
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Back by popular demand, the Oak Park Arts District is offering an arts retreat weekend for adults with a variety of workshops scheduled for Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday.
Join us for the Thursday night launch party at Trattoria 225, 225 Harrison Street, in the heart of the Oak Park Arts District where we kick off both the Arts Retreat Weekend and the entire ArtRageous! Oak Park arts celebration.
Scroll down to see what is being offered in the Arts District!!! Please note, there is a short bio written on the instructors following the schedule of events.
Process Painting, Creativity From the Soul Workshop
Creative Changes, 140 Harrison St.
Friday, October 8 through Sunday, October 10, 2009
1-8 PM on Friday; 10 AM–6 PM on Saturday; 10 AM–1 PM on Sunday
Dive into a two and one half day experience of Process Painting! No experience (or talent) is necessary for you to experience the flow of creativity. Learn how to open to the creative process and move through the blocks and resistance that stop you from full expression. Feel the joy of creativity as you glide rich beautiful color onto the paper. Discover how creativity can help you access and trust your intuition.
Instructor: Terry Mueller
Fee: $200.00 (includes all materials)
Registration: Paid pre-registration required. Cash or checks. Call Terry at 708-805-2441 Questions welcomed.
Group Art Exhibit
Artists’ Fundraiser for Neuroblastoma
Bright Olive Gallery, 27 Harrison St.
7:00-9:00 PM, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 8-10, 2010
The work of Jennifer Singer, Jean Clarke, Sue Clarke, Noa Baron, Richard Clarke, Alison Teister, Bryan Northrup and Jennifer Tiner will be featured. 10% of sales will be donated to a Neuroblastoma research non profit organization.
Contact: Jennifer Tiner
Fee: FREE 817-726-1223
Friday, October 8 & Saturday, October 9, 2010
Felted Beadmaking Workshop
Bead in Hand, 145 Harrison St. and Pamela Penney Textile Arts, 130 Harrison St.
Friday, October 8, 2010 9:00 AM–12:00 PM at 130 Harrison St.
and Saturday, October, 9, 2010 9:00–12:00 PM at 145 Harrison St.
Make your own felt beads with wool roving, learning both needle-felting and wet felting techniques. The next day, pick up your beads at Bead in Hand and incorporate them into your own one-of-a-kind necklace using additional glass seed and accent beads, flexible wire and a base metal clasp. You’ll learn both felted beadmaking skills and basic beading skills in this two-part class.
Instructors: Pamela Penney & Kate Linne
Fee: $60.00 (includes all materials)
Registration: Paid pre-registration required. Credit cards, check and cash in person, via phone or mail to either Pamela Penney Textile Arts or Bead in Hand. 708-848-1761
Friday, October 8, 2010
Copper Necklace & Bookmark Workshop
Bright Olive Gallery, 27 Harrison St.
Friday, October 8, 2010 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
This two-hour workshop is sure to be a treat for jewelry enthusiasts. Create a hammered copper necklace and bookmark, using colored beads as accents. This can become an exciting new hobby for and by the end of the workshop you will have two pieces to take home and hopefully the inspiration to create more! They make great gifts. The process will be guided by Jean and Sue, a.k.a. the “Twisted Sisters”. It most definitely will be one of the most easy-going, fun art workshops ever!
Instructors: Jean Clarke & Sue Clarke (the “Twisted Sisters”)
Fee: $35.00 (includes all materials)
Registration: Paid pre-registration required. Paypal, checks, money orders or cash. Email jtrosebud@hotmail.com or call 817-726-1223
Found Object Jewelry Workshop
Art Gecko, 19 Harrison St.
Friday, October 8, 2010 1:30-3:30 PM
Create a one-of-kind charm bracelet or necklace from found objects or junk drawer items (yours or somebody else’s!). Game pieces, nuts, bolts, keys, misc. hardware, bits of plastic gift cards and tins will be supplied, but feel free to bring some tiny treasures or small memorabilia you’ve been keeping but don’t quite know what to do with. No jewelry making experience necessary, but come prepared to have some fun!
Instructor: Lisa Nordstrom
Fee: $50.00 (includes all materials—but additional “charms” will be available for purchase)
Registration: Paid pre-registration required. VISA, MasterCard, Discover, Paypal, check or cash. Email lisa@artgeckoltd.com or call 708-358-1950.
Fused Glass Platter Workshop
Laura Henderson Glass, working out of Prodigy Glassworks, 207 Harrison St.
Friday, October 8, 2010 1:30-4:30 PM
Students will learn the basics of fused glass including color application, decorative elements and cutting glass. Each person will make a one-of-a-kind fused glass platter or large plate.
Instructor: Laura Henderson
Fee: $100.00 (includes all materials)
Registration: Paid pre-registration required. Email laurabhenderson@yahoo.com or call 708-243-0772
Self Standing Wine Bottle Holder Workshop
Bright Olive Gallery, 27 Harrison St.
Friday, October 8, 2010 1:30–3:30 PM
This two-hour workshop will be an experience like no other! These wine holders will only stand with a full bottle of wine balance precisely at the neck. Science and art, who would have thought that could be exciting? These wine holders are suitable for any occasion and a great conversation piece. They make great gifts. You will be able to design one wine holder with different paints or embellishments. The process will be guided by Jean and Sue—and the pair make it a fun experience!
Instructors: Jean Clarke & Sue Clarke (the “Twisted Sisters”)
Fee: $35.00 (includes all materials)
Registration: Paid pre-registration required. Paypal, check, money order or cash. Email jtrosebud@hotmail.com or call 817-726-1223
Unusual Pairings Workshop
Bead in Hand, 145 Harrison St.
Friday, October 8, 2010 Drop-in workshop—come anytime between 1:30-4:30 PM
Take ordinary materials and make them into an unusual pair of earrings. An assortment of ribbons, hardware, buttons, keys and other materials will be available, along with the wire, jump rings and the earwires you’ll need to construct your earrings. Have fun! No experience necessary and there are no rules - your earrings don’t even have to match. Don’t wear earrings? Make yourself a couple of pendants. For all ages.
Instructors: Doris Weinbaum & Kate Linne
Fee: $5.00 per pair (includes all materials)
Registration: Advance registration is recommended, though not required. Credit cards, cash, and checks in person, via phone or mail.
Sequin and Steel: The History of Haitian Vodou Flags and Steel Drum Sculpture
Gallery Pink, 149 Harrison St.
Friday, October 8, 2010 3:30-4:30 PM
Learn about the history of two iconic Haitian art forms: drapo Vodou (Voodoo Flags) and fer decoupe (steel drum sculpture) and the role of art as an economic development tool in Haiti.
Instructor: Laurie Beasley
Fee: $10.00 (includes printed catalog material)
Registration: Credit cards, checks or cash. Email ridgeart@comcast.net or call 888-269-0693
Intuit Studio Performance
Intuit Dance, 237 Harrison St.
Friday, October 8, 2010 8:00-8:30 PM
Showing of contemporary choreography.
Contact: Diane VanDerhei 708-524-0500
Fee: FREE
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Wet-Felted Christmas Stocking Workshop
Pamela Penney Textile Arts, 130 Harrison St.
Saturday, October 9, 2010 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
It’s never too early to get ready for the holidays, and why not treat yourself to the gift of learning how to wet felt? Using wool roving and warm soapy water anyone can create this cute gift. No technical skills are necessary—we teach you everything you need to know! This is a great beginners level project, but fun for everyone!
Instructor: Pamela Penney
Fee: $50.00 (includes all materials)
Registration: Paid pre-registration required. Call Pam at 708-383-2602 or visit www.pamelapenney.com
The John Lennon 70th Birthday Art Show
Harrison Works, 17 Harrison St.
Saturday, October 9, 2010 12:00-7:00 PM
Artists’ reception and party for this show that will feature 2D and 3D art inspired by John Lennon and/or The Beatles. The show runs from October 7 through November 28, 2010.
Contact: Elizabeth Gaylord
Fee: FREE
Additional info: www.harrisonworks.com or 708-308-4602
Painting on Fabric Workshop
Bright Olive Gallery, 27 Harrison St.
Saturday, October 9, 2010 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Painting on Fabric class will offer a unique experience of combining paint and fabric! Participants are invited to bring in a scarf, shirt or skirt and we will paint unique, self-designed articles of clothing! With guidance and examples you will find this process to be an easy and exciting way to enhance your wardrobe. We are leaving the canvas and paper behind and going for wearable art! All supplies are included except for the choice of clothing or accessory. Two pieces are encouraged. Hopefully this can turn into a hobby and possibly bigger opportunities for yourself! All work will be completed the day of class and ready to take home!
Instructors: Jennifer Tiner
Fee: $75.00 (includes all materials except clothing to be painted)
10% of profit will go to a Neuroblastoma research non profit organization.
Registration: Paid pre-registration required. Cash, checks, money orders, Paypal. Email jtrosebud@hotmail.com or 817-726-1223
The Art of Needle-Felting Demo & Workshop
Pamela Penney Textile Arts, 130 Harrison St.
Saturday, October 9, 2010 1:30-4:30 PM
Drop in demonstration: Textile Artist, Pamela Penney will be demonstrating the technique of using a needle felting machine and barbed felting needles, colorful wool is fused together creating permanent and textural beauty. Stop in and see it happen before your own eyes! Free for all ages.
Drop in workshop: Try needle-felting for yourself and create a set of 4 wool coasters for $10. Project takes about 1/2-hour and is for ages 10-adult.
Instructor: Pamela Penney
Fee: Drop-in demo is FREE. Coaster workshop is $10.00
Registration: Drop-in. No pre-registration required
Additional info: www.pamelapenney.com or 708-383-2602
Unusual Pairings Workshop
Bead in Hand, 145 Harrison St.
Saturday, October 9, 2010 1:30-4:30 PM
Drop-in workshop: Take ordinary materials and make them into an unusual pair of earrings. An assortment of ribbons, hardware, buttons, keys and other materials will be available, along with the wire, jump rings and the earwires you’ll need to construct your earrings. Have fun! No experience necessary and there are no rules - your earrings don’t even have to match. Don’t wear earrings? Make yourself a couple of pendants. For all ages.
Instructors: Doris Weinbaum & Kate Linne.
Fee: $5.00 per pair (includes all materials)
Registration: Advance registration is recommended, though not required. Credit cards, cash, and checks in person, via mail or telephone (708-848-1761).
Micro World into Macro Painting Workshop
Bright Olive Gallery, 27 Harrison St.
Saturday, October 9, 2010 1:30-4:30 PM
This 3 hour course is so exciting and therapeutic at the same time! I have been focusing on this type of work for the last year and have had amazing results since day one. What I will show you is the exciting structure of the cellular plant world and show you how I have turned that into large paintings. Cells have structure, intuitive paintings do not. The crossover from the logical mind to the subconscious is easier than you think. I will guide you in the process by viewing cellular structure, showing you the way to transform that into a very intuitive form of painting and provide materials and techniques to make a piece you can be proud to take home! Science and art are my two passions and not something generally combined. You will find the combination lends to artwork you never thought you could do. Think recent Cy Twombly…
Instructor: Jennifer Tiner
Fee: $125.00 (includes all materials except clothing to be painted)
10% of profit will go to a Neuroblastoma research non profit organization.
Registration: Paid pre-registration required. Cash, checks, money orders, Paypal. Email jtrosebud@hotmail.com or 817-726-1223
Sequin and Steel: The History of Haitian Voodoo Flags and Steel Drum Sculpture
Gallery Pink, 149 Harrison St.
Saturday, October 9, 2010 3:30-4:30 PM
Learn about the history of two iconic Haitian art forms: drapo Vodou (Voodoo Flags) and fer decoupe (steel drum sculpture) and the role of art as an economic development tool in Haiti.
Instructor: Laurie Beasley
Fee: $10.00 (includes printed catalog material)
Registration: Credit cards, check or cash. Email ridgeart@comcast.net or call 888-269-0693
Intuit Studio Performance
Intuit Dance, 237 Harrison St.
Saturday, October 9, 2010 4:00-4:30 PM
Showing of contemporary choreography.
Contact: Diane VanDerhei
Fee: FREE (708-524-0500)
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Fused Glass Platter Workshop
Laura Henderson Glass, working out of Prodigy Glassworks, 207 Harrison St.
Sunday, October 10, 2010 1:30-4:30 PM
Students will learn the basics of fused glass including color application, decorative elements and cutting glass. Each person will make a one-of-a-kind fused glass platter or large plate.
Instructor: Laura Henderson
Fee: $100.00 (includes all materials)
Registration: Paid pre-registration required. Email laurabhenderson@yahoo.com or call 708-243-0772
Painting on Fabric Workshop
Bright Olive Gallery, 27 Harrison St.
Sunday, October 10, 2010 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Painting on Fabric class will offer a unique experience of combining paint and fabric! Participants are invited to bring in a scarf, shirt or skirt and we will paint unique, self-designed articles of clothing! With guidance and examples you will find this process to be an easy and exciting way to enhance your wardrobe. We are leaving the canvas and paper behind and going for wearable art! All supplies are included except for the choice of clothing or accessory. Two pieces are encouraged. Hopefully this can turn into a hobby and possibly bigger opportunities for yourself! All work will be completed the day of class and ready to take home!
Instructors: Jennifer Tiner
Fee: $75.00 (includes all materials except clothing to be painted)
10% of profit will go to a Neuroblastoma research non profit organization.
Registration: Paid pre-registration required. Cash, checks, money orders, Paypal. Email jtrosebud@hotmail.com or 817-726-1223
Nuno Felted Scarf Workshop
Pamela Penney Textile Arts, 130 Harrison St.
Sunday, October 10, 2010 1:30-4:30 PM
Learn this fascinating wet felting technique to creat a lovely organic scarf. Using wool roving and a silk gauze fabric with a little “elbow grease” and warm soapy water, you will relieve a little stress while creating this one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art.
Instructor: Pamela Penney
Fee: $75.00 (includes all materials)
Registration: Paid pre-registration required. Call Pam at 708-383-2602 or visit www.pamelapenney.com
Additional info: www.pamelapenney.com or 708-383-2602
Recycled Tin Bracelet Workshop
Art Gecko, 19 Harrison St.
Sunday, October 10, 2010 1:30-3:30 PM
Create a one-of-kind bracelet from a recycled vintage coffee can, metal lunchbox, spice, fruit-cake, cookie or band-aid tin. There will be a variety of tins available to work with, but feel free to bring one with a pattern or design you like, if you’d prefer.
Instructor: Lisa Nordstrom
Fee: $30.00 (includes all materials)
Registration: Paid pre-registration required. Credit cards, check, cash or Paypal. Email lisa@artgeckoltd.com or call 708-358-1950
Unusual Pairings Workshop
Bead in Hand, 145 Harrison St.
Sunday October 10, 2010 1:30-4:30 PM
Drop-in workshop: Take ordinary materials and make them into an unusual pair of earrings. An assortment of ribbons, hardware, buttons, keys and other materials will be available, along with the wire, jump rings and the earwires you’ll need to construct your earrings. Have fun! No experience necessary and there are no rules - your earrings don’t even have to match. Don’t wear earrings? Make yourself a couple of pendants. For all ages.
Instructors: Doris Weinbaum & Kate Linne
Fee: $5.00 per pair (includes all materials)
Registration: Advance registration is recommended, though not required. Credit cards, cash, and check in person, via phone or mail
708-848-1761
Micro World into Macro Painting Workshop
Bright Olive Gallery, 27 Harrison St.
Sunday, October 10, 2010 1:30-4:30 PM
This 3 hour course is so exciting and therapeutic at the same time! I have been focusing on this type of work for the last year and have had amazing results since day one. What I will show you is the exciting structure of the cellular plant world and show you how I have turned that into large paintings. Cells have structure, intuitive paintings do not. The crossover from the logical mind to the subconscious is easier than you think. I will guide you in the process by viewing cellular structure, showing you the way to transform that into a very intuitive form of painting and provide materials and techniques to make a piece you can be proud to take home! Science and art are my two passions and not something generally combined. You will find the combination lends to artwork you never thought you could do. Think recent Cy Twombly…
Instructor: Jennifer Tiner
Fee: $125.00 (includes all materials except clothing to be painted)
10% of profit will go to a Neuroblastoma research non profit organization.
Registration: Paid pre-registration required. Cash, checks, money orders, Paypal. Email jtrosebud@hotmail.com or 817-726-1223.
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INSTRUCTOR BIO’S
Laurie Beasley
Laurie Beasley has been visiting Haiti and studying its art and culture for the past 14 years. She runs Ridge Art, an on-line gallery specializing in Haitian art. She has curated shows and spoken about Haitian art around the United States.
Jean & Sue Clarke (a.k.a. the Twisted Sisters)
Jean and Sue are the Twisted Sisters. These two are artists day and night. They have been creating and producing or been involved in art workshops throughout their lives. The Twisted Sisters are committed full time artists now that retirement has come. They have a passion for expression through multi-media art, mainly working with copper jewelry. They also paint, sculpt, do stained glass work and wood work. Their work has been shown in galleries and if you are an art festival enthusiast you may have already seen their work. They are a combined force of many talents.
Laura Henderson
Laura Henderson has been working with fused glass since 2002. She began teaching children’s classes and now offers a wide variety of classes for adults and children. Her work can be seen at Prodigy Glassworks.
Kate Linne
Kate Linne is an employee and beadwork instructor at Bead in Hand as well as an art teacher for Oak Park Park District.
Terry Mueller
Process Painting is a method of working with creative blocks to help people connect more deeply with their intuition and creative flow. It is also known as the Point Zero method and was developed over 30 years ago by Michele Cassou. Terry has been studying with Michele Cassou since 2001 and began teaching at the Studio for Experiential Painting in 2003. She opened her own studio in January, 2009 in the Oak Park Arts District. Terry is also a licensed Massage Therapist and Nutrition & Wellness Coach and began her practice in 1993.
Lisa Nordstrom
Lisa Nordstrom is known for her sometimes serious, sometimes whimsical mixed media constructions that often tell stories, reflect on the human condition and relay the wonders and worries of life’s situations. Her work is influenced by tales, myths, humor, human nature and personal journeys, as well as quotes and snippets she’s gathered along her way. Lisa’s been “making stuff” most of her life, usually working with common and found objects to create something else entirely. High School art classes fueled her passion to create before she attended Ray-Vogue School of Design and Columbia College. She is the owner of Art Gecko, a gallery in the Oak Park Arts District that also serves as her studio.
Pamela Penney
Pamela Penney is an accomplished textile artist that works in a wide range of techniques and owner of Pamela Penney Textile Arts. A lifelong knitter and sewer, she also uses felting, crochet, fabric dying & painting, beading and embroidery to create her special one-of-a-kind creations. Her studio workshop is located at her gallery which features the textile art of several regional artists. Pam also teaches a wide range of textile art classes to adults and children.
Jennifer Tiner
Jennifer Tiner is an art instructor, gallery owner, multi-media artist. Jennifer has a degree in Environmental Stewardship from Columbia University, NY and is currently
attending The School of The Art Institute of Chicago focusing on painting, color theory and arts administration. She works and teaches children and adults at Bright Olive Gallery in the Oak Park Arts District. She has a constant flow of guest artists in her gallery that have various talents. Jennifer keeps her work in galleries, local hot spots and works on commission. She has been teaching professionally for years.
Doris Weinbaum
Doris Weinbaum is the owner of Bead in Hand and has been a bead artist since she opened in 1993.
