Spark Box Studio February Events

SPARK BOX STUDIO FEBRUARY 2010 WORKSHOPS ETCHING WORKSHOP Etching is one of the oldest forms of printmaking. Become part of this rich history with our introduction to the intaglio printmaking. This course will take you from a blank piece of copper to a rich black and white print. Learn all steps of this printmaking practice from plate preparation, the use of different grounds for drawing and the final printing. 4 Week Course, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 6:00 - 8:30 PM $220.00 a person, max 6 people per class Materials included Must be 14 or older SILKSCREEN Come and participate in our weekend silkscreen workshop. Learn how to turn any image into a fine art print. Silkscreen printing is a versatile print media that is easy to learn and requires little artistic talent. Using water based inks we will teach you how to turn you drawn or digital images into full colour multi-layered prints. Feb. 6 & 7 5 - 8:30 PM $120 a person, max 6 people Materials Included Must be 14 or older RECYCLE AND RECONSTRUCT (SEWING WORKSHOP) Recycle and reconstruct one of a kind fashion. Add contemporary style to existing clothes by recycling. This workshop will focus on jackets made from pants. Clean out your closet and use your favorite textiles. Bring 3 pairs of pants for a small-medium size jacket. Have fun designing and creating ways to turn one thing into another! some sewing experience necessary. Beginners welcome. Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7 & 14 1 - 4 PM $95 a person, max 6 people Some materials included DRAWING FOR KIDS In this workshop students will learn to express themselves through the act of drawing. Students will be directed to tell a story, either real or imaginary, through their drawings. Ideas will be cultivated by brainstorming as a group and then put on to paper using a variety of materials. Feb. 13 5 - 6 PM $25 a person, max 6 people materials included ages 8 - 12 DRAWING FOR KIDS Using shapes and reference material students will learn how to create their own still life compositions. Feb. 27 5 - 6 PM $25 a person per day, max 6 people materials included ages 8 - 12 For more information or to register follow this link: http://sparkboxstudio.com/workshops/ The Zine Project One mission is the work with local youth by providing them with opportunities to cultivate their creativity. One way we plan to do this is through a small run publication, or zine, filled with student art (visual, written, etc.). The publication will be based on a theme that young artists can develop their work around. The end product will be a professionally printed artist booklet. This booklet will then be promoted and hopefully sold at various locations. It is meant to be a fun collaborative project with multiple individuals involved. We have decided that the theme will be: HEROES IN STREETS *if you have any questions about the zine project please email us at info@sparkboxstudio.com To see some examples of zines take a look at the following sites: Test Everything Art Metropole Printed Matter Spark Box Studio Spring/Summer 2010 Residency Award  Beginning your career as an emerging artist can be tough, which is why Spark Box Studio is offering FREE RESIDENCIES to fine art students and emerging artists. This residency opportunity is a unique way for young and emerging artists to cultivate new ideas, access a rich library of arts resources, learn about career-building opportunities, and develop an understanding of the art world from a business perspective.   About the Award:   Four emerging artists will receive a one-week residency, 10 will receive a two day residency and 30 will receive one day at our Open Studio in Prince Edward County. The selected applicants will be able to work in the studio using Spark Box Studio's equipment and resources, and have access to career guidance from local community members.    Applying for the Residency Award gives artists the opportunity to practice an essential business skill in the art world: the application process.   How Do I Apply? Any emerging artist living in Ontario, between the ages of 19-29, is invited to apply for the Spark Box Studio Residency Award. Applicants are asked to fill out the online Residency Application at www.sparkboxstudio.com/award2010/.   Awards will be made based on the quality and completeness of the applications. Apply by March 1st, 2010 to be considered for the Award. Every applicant will be offered a 10% discount off the regular price of our Open Studio, Workshops or Residency Program.     Please note: There is a $15.00 entry fee which can be paid through the paypal account on our website. This fee contributes to the cost of processing your application.   The Residency Awards are valid until September 1st, 2010. The Residency Award is open to all emerging artists resident in Ontario (non-students and students) aged between 19 and 29.  Recent Residents Our first international artist visited this past month. Sofi Quirno was at Spark Box for three weeks and while here focused on painting and printing. We had a great time with Sofi. Watch our website for the full blog on her stay! We have had two Emerging Artist Residency Award winners so far. Melinda Richka from Kingston, Ontario and Justin Steinberg a student from Queen's University. MEMBERSHIP Help us to continue offering these great free resources and opportunities for local and visiting artists by getting yourself or an artist friend/family member a Spark Box Studio membership. Your membership will also give you a 20% discount off your first Spark Box Studio workshop or studio visit. $30 adult $15 youth To sign up for a membership visit our website at www.sparkboxstudio.com