MINI-WORKSHOPS
Mini Workshops are formal classes. They are usually two-to-four-hour sessions in which an experienced instructor or artist (a SRAL member or a community artist) teaches a medium, technique, or other useful information for SRAL members. They are free but have a limited number of attendees. Therefore, members must register to attend. In the past, we have had mini workshops on how to critique one’s artwork, Gelli printing, color, etc. If you have questions regarding any Mini Workshop or if you need to cancel a registration, contact Susan Ettl, Mini Workshop Chairperson, at SusanE@SantaRitaArt.org.
Artist Guide to CaFÉ
The Web-Based Software Used for Entering
Artwork at Tubac Center of the Arts
Presenters: Jared Netwon – Exhibitions Manager,
(exhibitionsmanger@tubacarts.org) and Sarah Vickery – Operations
Manager (operationsmanager@tubacarts.org)
Navigating the world of art competitions and exhibitions can be a rewarding experience for artists seeking to showcase their work and expand their network. Responding to a “Call for Entry” can open doors to new opportunities and recognition within the art community. Remember, each experience is a steppingstone in your artistic journey.
Tubac Center of the Arts features 7 “calls” a season. Don’t miss your opportunity to have your artwork displayed at TCA. This presentation will explain how to submit work via Call for Entry (CaFÉ). We will answer all your questions about navigating this web-based program.
Date: March 5, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: SRAL Studio
Maximum Number of Participants: 40
Students to provide: Paper and pen/pencil for taking notes.
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Artist Guide to CaFÉ
March 5, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Watercolor Weaving
Adventures in Rhythm on Paper
Instructor: Judy Brandt
Nancy Maas, nmaas.com, is the originator of this innovative and adventurous process I ran across some time ago. She says it began with the excitement of just-burst Trillium and a desire to paint them with watercolor, but the result looked flat, so she cut the painting up!
The idea of this technique is to coax a happy mess of scraps and strips into paper weavings that have more rhythm and movement than original paintings. The strips of textures and color are all part of the puzzle. A wild challenge…are you up to it?
Using their own reference material, workshop participants will incorporate the following design elements: direction, color, texture, size and shape into a rhythmic pattern. A quick value sketch is produced into which a focal point and strong dark colors are stressed. Two similar paintings are then completed, dried and cut, one vertically and one horizontally. The painted puzzle pieces now cut into strips, are woven, pieced and pulled into place and pasted together allowing the mat board colors to pop through.
This could add something new and refreshing for those who enjoy watercolor paintings, or it may be a
new departure for some to pursue further. A new direction, perhaps. In any event, it is sure to be FUN!
Date: March 17, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: SRAL Studio
Maximum Number of Participants: 20
Students List:
- Watercolor Paint, palette, brushes, etc… your usual painting equipment
- Watercolor Paper, 2 sheets. If 140 lb., stretch it, if 300lb. stretching not necessary 10″ x 13″ or 15″ x 18″ or similar, both pieces exactly the same size.
- Photo reference, any photos, sketches, etc., which show movement, motion, will work best: Example: water, boats on water, goldfish/koi, flying, flowers or leaves in the wind, birds in flight, etc.
- Yes Paste, (it’s archival)
- A piece of mat board, any color, 3 inches or so larger than the watercolor paper
- Sketch paper and/or tracing paper
- Hair dryer (Optional)
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Watercolor Weaving
March 17, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM