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COLLAGE SERIES STARTS OFF THE SUMMER AT THE CREAMERY
Friday, May 09, 2008
The Springfield Regional Arts Council will offer two collage workshops featuring “Watercolor Collage” with published, nationally-known watercolor artist, Hiroko Shikashio and “Mixed-Media Collage” with local artist and educator, Carol Chappell both at The Creamery Arts Center across from Hammons Stadium, June 5 & 6, 12 and 13. Watercolor Collage Workshop: Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Taught by Watercolor USA National Honor Society recipient, Hiroko Shikashio, this workshop will help artists discover new and interesting ways to integrate watercolor and collage from everyday materials. Artists are invited to bring in an old painting or start anew! Shikashio is a resident of Rhode Island and her collage works are published in the book, “New Art International”. Cost is $50 per day or $80 for two-day workshop. For teen and adults, 15 and over. Registration deadline is Tuesday, May 20. Mixed Media Collage: Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Learn to create stunning collage paintings by studying several collage techniques, including different materials and surfaces on which to work. Students can choose their own style and theme and are invited to use their own paper and/or 3D objects. Other materials will also be provided by the instructor. Instructor, Carol Chappell is a local artist and educator having taught with Springfield Public Schools and at Missouri State University. She currently works with fellow artist Joan Gentry on art furniture and floor art. Cost is $50 for both days for adults, 18 and over. Registration deadline is Thursday, May 29. For more information or to register, please call the Arts Council at 417-862-ARTS (2787).