Nine Lives Studio :: Ellen Miffitt

8/9/2008	Art of Handmade Paper	$0.00
	Go Green, recycle waste and have fun creating homemade papers. You will explore the techniques of layering and the final touches of embellishment to use the papers as greeting cards, artwork and more. Some supplies are provided by the instructor, others you provide. Visit www.hawksprairie.org and follow the links to Community Education to print out the supply list. Instructor, Ellen Miffitt, M.S., in Art Education, is an award winning artist, whose work appears in several galleries and private collections. CE 256 $45 9:00AM-1:00PM Sat 8/9

8/4/2008	Art Sampler - Ages 8-12	$0.00
	Through the use of paint, pastels, watercolors and other materials explore nature from Aardvarks to Zebras and beyond. Students will be guided through a step-by-step drawing and painting techniques that include subject development using basic shapes, shading, blending, and the development of an environment/background. -- Five classes - August 4-8th from 9 to noon @ Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

8/4/2008	Fantasy Sculpture - Ages 8-12	$0.00
	Create imaginative, playful animals, monsters and masks using self-hardening clay, papier-mâché, found objects and wood. Students will learn about form, space and have a lot of fun! --- Five classes - August 4-8th from 1 to 4 pm @ Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

7/28/2008	Lakewood Summer Art Camp	$0.00
	Still working out the details - check again soon - 4 days 7/28-31 Lakewood Parks and Recreation http://www.cityoflakewood.us/department-pages/recreation-programs.html

7/26/2008	Landscape with Water Media	$0.00
	In this one session of plein-air painting on location focusing on water-media such as: watercolors, watercolor pencils or acrylics, you'll have fun learning the basics and surprise yourself with the success of your first efforts. Morning exercises are given for drawing simple forms, developing a value sketch, mixing colors, seeing negative shapes, and organizing your paintings. The afternoon will focus on completing a simple landscape. Some experience necessary - One day workshop at the Moshier Community Center, 430 South 156th Street, Burien, WA 98148 - 206.242.7752 - http://www.burienparks.net/ More details soon

7/21/2008	Draw Your Own Comic Book - Age 8-12
	Have you been wondering if you could come up with your own super characters or silly family? Join this class to draw, doodle, and have oodles of creative fun. Learn how develop your ideas into a story line which then is translated into character studies for your comic strip. Get the ideas out of your head and into reality through basic drawing, sequencing, writing, production, and character development techniques. Five classes July 21-25th from 9 to noon @ Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

7/21/2008	Art from Around the World - Ages: 8-12
	Take a trip with your creativity and imagination! Discover the secrets of art from faraway places. Create a range of art projects derived from various cultures around the world. Both 2D and 3D processes will be covered. Enjoy painting, drawing, and mixed media as we learn about different countries. Five classes July 21-25th from 1 to 4 pm @ Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

6/28/2008	Block Printing: Linoleum Cut
	Learn techniques for the relief printmaking process using the flexibility and ease of linoleum. A relief is achieved by carving into the surface using special tools to leave raised images. These images are then inked and printed without a press to create a dynamic and textured print that can have many layers and colors. Students have the option of creating a multi-block image or themed cards to exchange with students to complete an edition. Open to both teens and adults. One Day Workshop - Saturday June 28th from 9 to 4 pm @ Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

6/21/2008	Art of Papermaking	$65.00
	Art of Handmade Paper: Not only is making homemade paper a fun experience for you, but it's a good way to recycle waste into wonderful possibilities such as envelopes, greeting cards, artwork and more. Making paper is a fun way to express your creativity. A supply list with directions for making a simple mold & deckle in class will be mailed with your registration confirmation. Burien Recreation & Cultural Services, 425 SW 144th Street, Burien, WA 98166-1545 260-988-3703 www.burienparks.net Saturday Workshop 6/21 from 10 to 4 - $5 fee at class.

6/12/2008	Art of Handmade Paper	$0.00
	Art of Handmade Paper: Not only is making homemade paper a fun experience for you, but it's a good way to recycle waste into wonderful possibilities such as envelopes, greeting cards, artwork and more. Making paper is a fun way to express your creativity. A supply list with directions for making a simple mold & deckle in class will be mailed with your registration confirmation. Four Thursday Classes from 1-3pm @ Lakewood Community Center 9112 Lakewood Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 call for class fee and registration (253) 798-4199

6/7/2008	Travel Sketching/Watercolor/Pencil Workshop
	Ever wonder why we rarely relive our travels through photos? Perhaps because taking a photo requires so little investment of one’s attention. Artistic journaling slows your pace, as you observe a scene for at least as long as it takes to sketch it. Journaling is solely for pleasure – it doesn’t require that you be an accomplished artist. Regardless of skill level, you’ll be amazed how quickly your drawing and watercolor skills improve – within hours! We'll visit and sketch some of Olympia’s interesting locales. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be dedicated to journaling.Saturday June 7 from 9 to 4 pm @ Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

6/2/2008	Design Principles: an Introduction
	DESIGN is the basis for all other art courses and it includes the elements and principles of art. The material will be presented through hands on studio problems in two dimensions. These will cover line, shape, texture, value and color. Also the topics of balance, unity repetition, and other principles will be introduced through simple projects. These exercises will provide you with the tools to create compositions in any medium. Six week class on Mondays - June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and July 7th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm @ Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

5/31/2008	Painting with Water Soluable Colored Pencils
	Want the look of watercolor and the control of colored pencil? Water-soluble colored pencils can match anything watercolor do, plus have the ability to create effects impossible with watercolor. Discover this medium's exciting versatility with techniques such as wet-on-dry, dry-on-wet, wet-on-wet, and much more! Learn about materials, tools, and techniques, and then apply this information to create a painting. One Day Workshop - Saturday May 31 from 9 to 4 pm @ Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

5/17/2008	Collage Inspired Enamels
	Make a paper collage and copy your work in metal and enamel, paying attention to achieving texture, pattern, shape, color and line. The process is a thorough introduction to the enameling techniques including sifting, inlaying, stenciling, sgraffito, wire and foil inlay, mesh overlay, and others. For the novice as well as the experienced enameler. One Day Workshop on May 17 from 9 to 4 pm @ Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

5/10/2008	Exploring the Written Word through Art	$78.00
	In this workshop, participants will create a series of five small collages, each with a Muse/object as the focal point. Creative people visually benefit from stretching their ‘writing legs.’ Likewise, for writers to confront visual material enhances their own process. After the completion of each collage, a short paragraph based on a writing prompt/exercise will be completed that ties into the particular piece of artwork like “Is this Muse/object trying to tell you something?” Days&Times: Saturday May 10, 9: 30am to 3: 30pm The Evergreen State College Extended Education Program - Call for more information 360-867-5515 or extendededucation@evergreen.edu

5/8/2008	Introduction to Basic Enameling	$0.00
	The art of creating with enamel on metal is a well-documented art form. Participants will learn basic enameling procedure and simple techniques such as stenciling, sgraffito, overglazes & underglazes on copper. No prior metalwork experience necessary. Five Thursday classes from 1 to 3 pm - Lakewood Community Center 9112 Lakewood Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 call for class fee and registration (253) 798-4199

5/6/2008	Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain	$115.00
	Have you always wanted to draw are looking for a way to express your creativity? Right brain drawing could open doors for you! This class emphasizes the use of the "right" hemisphere of the brain, which can speed up the learning process. Learn right-brain drawing exercises outlined in Betty Edwards' book, The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. In class: Gain confidence in your drawing ability Experience the joy of seeing and being more visually oriented *Understand how an artist sees with a pen or pencil. Bring a soft pencil (4B is good) an eraser and a sketch pad no smaller than 8 x 11 to class. Days&Times: Tuesday May 6, 13, 20, 26 and June 3, 6: 30 to 8: 30 pm Evergreen State College Extended Education Program - Call for more information 360-867-5515 or extendededucation@evergreen.edu

5/5/2008	Introduction to Basic Enameling
	The art of creating with enamel on metal is a well-documented art form. Participants will learn basic enameling procedure and simple techniques such as stenciling, sgraffito, overglazes & underglazes on copper. No prior metalwork experience necessary. Three classes Monday May 5, 12 & 19 from 6 to 8:30 pm @ Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

5/3/2008	Artist Trading Cards
	As their name indicates, ATC are collectable miniature works art, a brilliant idea born of the older sports-themed trading cards. The only rules being that the small works of art are, (1) exchanged and not sold, and (2) that they must be 2.5"x3.5" or 64 X 89 mm in size. The whole essence of these tiny works of art is about artists meeting (by correspondence or online if need be) and exchanging their works, thus meeting many artists and getting exposed to many personal styles. Because they are art for the sake of art, ATCs are a precious reminder of what creativity is about – the pleasure of working with beauty and the excitement of being surprised by experimental techniques. One Saturday Workshop on May 3rd from 9 to 4 pm @ Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380