OPEN STUDIOS AT THE MILL ART CENTER

FIGURE DRAWING - Open Studio Lanna Pejovic - Monitor

The Mill Art Center has arranged for live model sessions. There will be no instruction in these sessions, but there will be a monitor present who will set up the poses according to the wishes of the participants. Usually the sessions start with short warm up poses and progress to long poses. **Models can be nude or clothed. Easels and drawing boards are available but participants bring their own drawing materials.

Cost :: $20 per session payable with check or cash. Please register in advance as space is limited. No drop-ins allowed.

*** New Policy - 24 hours notice is required if you have to withdraw from a class that you paid for in order to be reimbursed.

Dates :: Friday mornings - Jan. 31, Feb. 14, 28, Mar. 14, 28, Apr.  11, 25, May  9,  23, Jun.  6,  20 from 9:30am - 12:30pm

Please contact us at millartcenter@gmail.com to reserve a space. Payment in advance is acceptable.

Gelli Plate Printmaking - Open Studio Jean Stephens - monitor

Join with your fellow, experienced Gelli printmakers in this monitored, non-instructed studio time to make prints, experiment and share ideas. Participants are encouraged to bring their own assortment of tools - Gelli plate, brayer, stencils and specialty papers. The Mill provides paints, an assortment of basic papers, paper towels, stencils and lots of mark making tools. 

Dates and Times :: Mondays from 10 am - 12:30 pm - March 17 and 31, April 14 and 28, May 12, June 2, 16 and 30, July 14 and 28

Please register in advance to reserve your place jeankstephens24@gmail.com.  Limited to 10 people. Payable with check or cash on the day you attend.

Fee $20 per session

 The Encaustic Series - Open studio MONITORS KATHRYN BEVIER AND CONNIE EHINDERO

Have you had an interest in exploring painting with encaustic wax? Here is a series of classes for beginners or established encaustic artists alike to explore and share new (to you) techniques and materials. Painting with wax can go in so many individual directions and artist are constantly experimenting with incorporating new materials. Each class will have an hour of instruction followed by open studio time where you can work on your own pieces among fellow wax artists. All materials will be supplied, however, you will need to provide your own substrates. 8" x 8" wood panels are recommended. Registration in advance is required for each class, space is limited.

Costs: $55 a session

All Sessions are on a Tuesday Mornings from 9:30 - 12:30 

To Register click Here - Classes listed individually.

April 1st - Adding Words to Wax Images Many tools are available to incorporate words into your wax works. We will explore stamping, stencils, collage, inscribing, and walnut ink. We'll discuss the various directions words can take from graphic to literal readings. Instructor: Connie Ehindero - Cost: $55

April 15th - Color Worlds with Encaustic This class is a wonderful opportunity to really understand the nature of pigments and to further your knowledge and appreciation for developing your own sense of color. Basically, a color theory class but with the emphasis on identifying colors that work for you in your art making. Hone in on color mixing with greater clarity and learn how to alter the look of colors to create the mood you wish in a work of art. Instructor: Kathryn Bevier - Cost $55

April 29th - Textures - Learn a variety of ways to create texture and the joys of working with wax. From smooth finishes to what is known as accretion, the effects are truly endless. Connie Ehindero - Cost: $55

May 13th - Recaps and begin again - This is a great time to work on you own projects, ask questions and enjoy your fellow comrades in wax. No specific technique is set for this open session, but if you need a recap or an introduction to the basic practice of encaustic, this is a session to consider. Monitor: Kathryn Bevier - Cost: $55

June 3rd - Extreme Dimension - In this session you will be shown the working properties of working with Microcrystalline wax to add even more dimension to your encaustic creations. Monitor: Kathryn Bevier - Cost: $55

Tuesday Mornings from 9:30 - 12:30  - Classes listed individually. To Register click Here.

***Sign Language interpreting for these classes are available upon request by two weeks of each session. Please indicate your request when completing the registration form. If you have questions or email us at millartcenter@gmail.com. Efforts will be made to accommodate last-minute requests but cannot guaranteed !!!

Printmaking Open Studio Monitors - Katherine Baca-Bielinis and Barbara McPhail

Are you looking to expand your printmaking experience? Welcome to Open Studio Printmaking. We are offering monthly sessions for those who have some printmaking experience and need a place to practice and explore various printmaking techniques. Each session is monitored by a professional printmaker, and you will have support from them throughout the 2 1/2 hours of open studio time. Registration in advance is required for each class, space is limited.

The Mill Art Center will provide for All Open Studio Sessions:

  • Press

  • Bench Hooks

  • Inking Palettes

  • Cleaning Oil

  • Glue

  • Paper towels

  • Newsprint

  • Scissors

For Kitchen Lithography Open Sessions the Mill Art Center will provide:

  • Oil-based ink in black and various other colors

  • Gum Arabic

  • Various drawing tools ( graphite, china markers, oil pastels, sharpies)

  • Aluminum foil

  • Coca Cola

For Monoprint, Linocut and Collagraph Sessions the Mill Art Center will provide:

  • Water-soluble ink in various colors

  • Bench Hooks

  • Tarlatan

  • Mat boards

For all Sessions You will be responsible for bringing your own:

  • Paper 

  • Linoleum if needed

  • Brayer

  • Gloves

  • Inks if a specific color is needed

  • For Kitchen Lithography, you will need to bring your own Plexiglass plate no larger than 12”x12” so you can take home your drawing securely. 

  • Carving tools if needed

  • Acrylic gloss medium for Collagraph

  • Textures for Collagraph 

  • Exacto knives if needed

Cost:: $45 a session with support from monitors - Choose the desired session(s) from the Printmaking Drop Down Menu on the Registration Page.

Thursday, May 8th from 1:30 - 4 pm - Monitor Katherine Baca-Bielinis - Kitchen Lithography - To Register click Here.

Thursday, June 5th from 1:30 - 4 pm - Monitor Barbara McPhail - Monoprint, Linocut and Collagraph - To Register click Here.

Thursday July 10th from 1:30 - 4 pm - Monitor Katherine Baca-Bielinis - Kitchen Lithography - To Register click Here.

Thursday, August 7th from 1:30 - 4 pm - Monitor Barbara McPhail - Monoprint, Linocut and Collagraph - To Register click Here.

Thursday, September 11th from 1:30 - 4 pm - Monitor Katherine Baca-Bielinis - Kitchen Lithography - To Register click Here.