Hope you're planning to join us this Saturday for Learnapalooza DC
2008! Check out this awesome selection of workshops at DCAC:
http://www.dcartscenter.org/sparkplug.htm
SPARKPLUG at Learnapalooza 2008
Artist Materials 101: 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM taught by artist, Jenny
Walton
This short demonstration will take you through materials that artists
have traditionally used up to today's vast variety of widely available
media. We will explore the transition from dirt to paint and
everything in between, focusing on the genres of drawing and painting.
*Black and white
Graphite & Charcoal, Differences between each, how are they made
Inks: Sumi and India
Commercial – traditional vs. modern (natural and synthetic)
*Color pigment – what is it and where does it come from?
Natural vs. synthetic
How does it get mixed to create different mediums
Watercolor, Gouache, Oils, Acrylics, Pastels
*Paper - Small history lesson on papermaking
Examples today’s vast variety
Usage
Eastern vs. western methods
*Painting Grounds
Canvas vs. linen painting
Stretching Your Own Canvas: 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM taught by artist, Peter
Gordon
This demonstration (with a handout) will give people the knowledge to
stretch their own painting canvases in order to save them money and
increase their sense of ownership using a three step demonstration so
people can see the process first hand before attempting in their own
studios.
Demonstration supplies:
• Unprimed canvas (3 pieces, roughly 14-17 inches each)
• Stretcher bars (six 11 inch/ six 14 inch length bars)
• Canvas pliers (1)
• Staple gun (1)
• staples (plenty!!!).
Framing Tips: 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM taught by artist and museum
preparator, Mark Planisek
In this demonstration the canvas that was stretched in the earlier
class is placed in a widely available standard size commercial frame.
Students will get pointers on the different fasteners that can be used
to hold the canvas in the frame, how to wrap a professional picture
wire, when to use D-rings and what kind of hanging nail to use with
each hanging mechanism.
Plus 60 more, learn Mandarin, Improv, Meditation, Juggling, Yoga,
Capoeira, Photoshop, Photography, Pool, and dozens of other things...
all for free.
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http://learnapaloozadc.com/workshops/list
AND... AFTER THE WORKSHOPS, LET'S MEET UP FOR DRINKS!
Learnapalooza After-Party
7-10 PM, Saturday May 10th
Local 16 (1602 U St NW)
$4 Learnapalooza drink specials
See you there!
P.S. If you want to help out, email i...@learnapaloozadc.com. We need
volunteers Friday evening 6-8PM and Saturday all day.
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Friday, May 9, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
THANK YOU KATHRYN & SPENCE
was what the google group post was supposed to say....Thank you to Kathryn and her husband Spence for opening up their home and giving us the resources to have a longer more natural discussion in light of starting to work on this first project. Thank you for coming and bringing good stuff to eat and drink. Thank you for being interesting and engaged and giving a damn.
To get the ball rolling on a ‘slide show’ to submit to E32. To get the ball rolling fairly quickly we have two ACTION items for the next meeting.
1-a private flickr group was created for everyone to load 10 to 20 slides on before the next meeting on March 10. I sent you all an invite emails, but if you want to go and set up an account with another email the url is: http://www.flickr.com/groups/dcacsparkplug/
The work you put on flickr should be your best foot forward, best slides you have and remember final submission needs to be projected at 40” x 60” so make sure you have a high quality image available for all the images in case it is chosen-(the whole product here is of the reproduced images.)
Here is a link on how to post photos to the groups photo “pool” (I am a first time flickr user so those with more experience feel free to give some pointers)
http://www.flickr.com/help/groups/#57
2- think of themes that might interesting for this slide show to talk about at the meeting
After discussion of themes at the next meeting, Lea Ann has agreed to help with crafting the short curatorial statement and picking work from the slides loaded on flickr and Lisa has agreed to work on finding the 3 minute musical accompaniment.
Other stuff we talked about 'in group' ...
In putting together the raw material for E32 there was then interest in putting the presentation into a power point or other similar software and setting up a similar slide program at a local venue, like The Diner or projecting along (or on) a band or at other event in DC to promote Sparkplug and DCAC. There are probably other venues outside of DC that project artists works that we can seek out locally and far afield so keep your eyes peeled for similar opportunities.
some other stuff I thought of ....
I think we may have 1-2 more simple questions for Linda Griggs (who runs E32) like can they accept video snips, how much can she let us know about any local group she might match us with and how much notice we will have about when the work might be presented. I will work on that with Kathryn. let me know if you think of anything else we need to ask.
Also we started trying to figure out about how long each slide was projected (which seems like about 6 seconds) Figuring out in advance how many images v. description slides fit into a 3 minute presentation may be helpful if someone has the time to look at the archived presentations on the E32 website and do the math.
To get the ball rolling on a ‘slide show’ to submit to E32. To get the ball rolling fairly quickly we have two ACTION items for the next meeting.
1-a private flickr group was created for everyone to load 10 to 20 slides on before the next meeting on March 10. I sent you all an invite emails, but if you want to go and set up an account with another email the url is: http://www.flickr.com/groups/dcacsparkplug/
The work you put on flickr should be your best foot forward, best slides you have and remember final submission needs to be projected at 40” x 60” so make sure you have a high quality image available for all the images in case it is chosen-(the whole product here is of the reproduced images.)
Here is a link on how to post photos to the groups photo “pool” (I am a first time flickr user so those with more experience feel free to give some pointers)
http://www.flickr.com/help/groups/#57
2- think of themes that might interesting for this slide show to talk about at the meeting
After discussion of themes at the next meeting, Lea Ann has agreed to help with crafting the short curatorial statement and picking work from the slides loaded on flickr and Lisa has agreed to work on finding the 3 minute musical accompaniment.
Other stuff we talked about 'in group' ...
In putting together the raw material for E32 there was then interest in putting the presentation into a power point or other similar software and setting up a similar slide program at a local venue, like The Diner or projecting along (or on) a band or at other event in DC to promote Sparkplug and DCAC. There are probably other venues outside of DC that project artists works that we can seek out locally and far afield so keep your eyes peeled for similar opportunities.
some other stuff I thought of ....
I think we may have 1-2 more simple questions for Linda Griggs (who runs E32) like can they accept video snips, how much can she let us know about any local group she might match us with and how much notice we will have about when the work might be presented. I will work on that with Kathryn. let me know if you think of anything else we need to ask.
Also we started trying to figure out about how long each slide was projected (which seems like about 6 seconds) Figuring out in advance how many images v. description slides fit into a 3 minute presentation may be helpful if someone has the time to look at the archived presentations on the E32 website and do the math.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Sparkplug: Beyond Networking
"the party"
Please RSVP for you and a friend or two, to Karen at karenjoan@gmail.com by February 18.
Where: 2825 49th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
How: Hosted by Sparkplug member Kathryn McDonnell at her home. (This location is not near a metro station, and while the house is on the D6 bus route, the closest stop is over half a mile walk. Driving or arranging a ride with someone in the group is highly encouraged.)
What: BYOB/potluck social event in a more relaxed, domestic setting designed to revisit where we started and push the question "What's next for Sparkplug?"
Why: As we approach our six month mark, a consistently committed core of artists and curators is beginning to take shape. Where do we go now? Come to this evening and be a part of the continued efforts to raise the level of dialogue and commitment to the collective Sparkplug community to the next level.
Chips, dips & non-alcohol stuff will be provided, but like our Sparkplug meetings so far, potluck and responsible BYOB is highly encouraged.
New introduction of excellent, under-represented artistic and curatorial talent from our collective spheres of influence is also highly encouraged.
There will be a short presentation by Karen and Kathryn at 9:30 PM.
Friday, January 18, 2008
SAVE THE DATE !
February 23rd for a Sparkplug party-
If anyone feel like being fun, forum is open for ideas on a theme or name
for the innaugural event.
More details soon about time and place-
If anyone feel like being fun, forum is open for ideas on a theme or name
for the innaugural event.
More details soon about time and place-
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