Travel Journals
A Drawing Experience with Four FRANK Gallery Artists
TRAVEL JOURNALS WILL RETURN THIS FALL! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
EACH SESSION IS $30 ($20 FOR PARTICIPANTS UNDER 15 YEARS OF AGE)*
MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED
Saturday, November 12, 2016
Time: 11:00am
Teacher: Carroll Lassiter, Nerys Levy
Location: Brumley Forest Nature Preserve (Directions will be sent to registered participants)
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Time: 11:00am
Teacher: Nerys Levy
Location: Johnston Mill Nature Preserve (2713 Mt. Sinai Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27514)
Indoor drawing and mixed media workshops, all to be held at FRANK Gallery.
Saturday, January 14, 2017
Time: 11:00am
Teacher: Shelly Hehenberger
Collage workshop: we will create small collages in our travel journals inspired by any piece of artwork on display in the gallery. I will provide a diverse array of my own hand-painted textures and patterns on paper to work with. The class is concurrent with a Dec-Jan exhibit of my large-scale abstract paintings at Frank Gallery. Student only need to bring their sketch book journals.
Saturday, January 28, 2017
Time: 11:00am
Teacher: Shelly Hehenberger
Collage workshop
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Time: 11:00am
Teacher: Sudie Rakusin
Drawing sessions with Sudie – Form: Using fruit, we will learn to draw a rounded form using light and shadow, shading techniques, reflected light and turning of form. Get ready to draw, enjoy and add to your travel journal!
Saturday, February 25, 2017
Time: 11:00am
Teacher: Sudie Rakusin
Drawing session with Sudie – Fabric:Learn to draw folds with a piece of draped material with a direct light source using shading techniques. Get ready to draw, enjoy and add to your travel journal!
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Time: 11:00am
Teacher: Sudie Rakusin
Drawing session with Sudie – Fruit and Folds: A still life of fruit on a draped piece of fabric will be set up with a direct light source. We will work on shading techniques, reflected light and turning of form. Get ready to draw, enjoy and add to your travel journal!
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Time: 10:00am
Teacher: Peter Filene
In this workshop, facilitated by fine-art photographer and award-winning teacher Peter Filene, you will learn how to”
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See downtown Chapel Hill through fresh eyes
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Combine photographs with words and sketches
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Create a visual story
Session One (3/18): We walk around downtown for 30-45 minutes and shoot photographs that may turn out to tell a story or have a theme. In the second hour, you reflect on your photos with writing, sketches and discussion.
Between sessions: You compile photos. In your travel journals, you write descriptions, emotional reactions, and/or connections.
Peter will teach two sessions, a week apart. Attendance at both is preferable but not required.
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Time: 10:00am
Teacher: Peter Filene
In this workshop, facilitated by fine-art photographer and award-winning teacher Peter Filene, you will learn how to”
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See downtown Chapel Hill through fresh eyes
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Combine photographs with words and sketches
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Create a visual story
Session Two (3/25): You bring a dozen or so prints (hard copies) of your photos. Also bring pens, colored markers, glue, scissors and (if you wish) maps and poems. You assemble these materials into a story or narrative. If you are unable to attend session one, please bring along some photographs that you would like to use for this workshop.
All participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult to all sessions. Adult participation is not required but must remain present for child to participate in session.
**One set of supplies (journal, pencils, erasers, etc.) will be provided for new registrants on your first workshop day. If you have signed up for our Travel Journals in the past, please continue bring your supplies to all upcoming sessions. Directions, alternate weather sites, and any other necessary information will be sent via email to the participants for that class. Dress accordingly, some sites will be outdoors (as noted) and require a short walk to reach the drawing destination.
Session descriptions are provided above. You are welcome to, but not required to participate in all sessions. Techniques will be reviewed as needed in each session, and will be expanded upon for repeat participants.
All funds raised from these workshops support this program, and FRANK Gallery, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.
