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B900 - BOX of PICTURES
The Illustrative Possibilities of Watercolor
Friday, January 16, 2009 (Snow Date: January 30, 2009)
Instructor: Kaetlyn Wilcox
All levels welcome

In this introductory workshop we will look at the ways that watercolor can be used in illustration—both literary (ie. children’s book illustration) and scientific (ie. botanical illustration, field guides). We will also take a look at the ways in which these kinds of illustrations have influenced the work of contemporary fine artists and we will jump right into the practice of illustrating with watercolor. Guided exercises in drawing, color mixing and basic watercolor painting techniques will culminate with the creation of a small narrative piece. The instructor will provide source material for this final project though students are welcome to incorporate photos, sketches or small objects of their own choosing.

Registration Deadline: Dec. 26, 2008 (register by deadline to waive $10.00 registration fee)

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B901 - BOX of POSSIBILITIES
Mixed Media/Collage Workshop
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 (snow date Jan. 31)
Instructor: Bonnie Mineo
All levels welcome

This workshop introduces paint and collage as a method of working, a process through which you arrive at an idea, feeling or impression. Demonstrations include using acrylic paint, creating raw materials, and using various glues to collage papers and found materials. You will work quickly and intuitively, welcoming “chance” and enjoying the spirit of invention. Tear it up. Put it together. Pick a color you have never used before. Projects include works on paper, transformations, and/or collaborations. Workshop ends with critique and discussion.

Registration Deadline: Jan. 3, 2009 (register by deadline to the waive $10.00 registration fee)

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B902  - BOX of CRAYONS
Drawing the Head
Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 (snow date Feb. 13)
Instructor: Lisa Knox

What do Michelangelo and your second grade class have in common? They used crayons. You can too! Increase portrait-drawing skills by developing your knowledge of skeletal structure, musculature and facial features in this one-day workshop. Discover why artists over the centuries – from Michelangelo to Hopper, have used crayons to execute their portrait and figure studies.

Registration Deadline: Jan. 16, 2009 (register by deadline to waive $10.00 registration fee)

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B903  - BOX of BUILDINGS
Tunnel Books & Pop-Ups
Friday, Feb., 27, 2009 (snow date March 6)
Visiting Artist: Laura Davidson
Instructor: Stephanie Stigliano
All levels welcome

This workshop combines the talent of two of Boston’s leading Book Artists. The morning session begins with a personal tour of the studio of Painter/Book Artist Laura Davidson. Davidson’s tunnel books illustrate the versatility of this unique format and range in subject from the architecture and history of Paris and Florence to Boston’s very own Big Dig. The class continues with Printmaker/Book Artist, Stephanie Stigliano leading a fast-paced, hands-on workshops on Tunnel Books and Pop-Ups. Using easy-to-find and inexpensive materials participants will build structures ranging from elementary to complex. Each form constructed will fold-flat when closed and open magically to reveal the interplay between light, shadow and design. For the benefit of art educators the class will discuss how these objects can be taught in conjunction with printmaking, collage, color theory, two & three dimensional design and incorporated into interdisciplinary themes with core subjects. Most templates can be adapted to a variety of age and skill levels. Participants will leave the workshop with a bibliography, a supply and resource list and sample templates for further independent work.

Registration Deadline: Feb. 6, 2009 (register by deadline to waive $10.00 registration fee)

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B904 - BOX of PAPER
Book Arts Basics
Friday, March 20, 2009 (snow date March 26)
Instructor: Mary McCarthy
All levels welcome

A comprehensive overview of simple book forms. In this workshop, participants will make models of contemporary and traditional structures including one page folded books, the flag book, accordion book variations, the pamphlet stitch book and Japanese stab binding.  Use of tools and practical classroom alternatives will be reviewed. Group discussions will address how these book structures can be a starting point for a variety of 2D and 3D art assignments.

Registration Deadline: Feb. 27, 2009 (register by deadline to waive $10.00 registration fee)

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B905 - BOX of PLATES
Water-Based Printmaking
Saturday, March 28, 2009 (snow date April 4)
Instructor: Bonnie Mineo
All levels welcome

Water based inks and polystyrene plates are a non-toxic way to create one of a kind monoprints. Demonstrations include making the plates, ink roll-up and application and transferring the image to paper by hand. This one-day workshop is an introduction to building more complex and textured images through layering multiple plates and experimenting with the qualities of transparent and opaque inks. Roll up your sleeves and roll out the ink. Workshop ends with critique and discussion.

Registration Deadline: March 7, 2009 (register by deadline to waive $10.00 registration fee)

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B906 - BOX of IDEAS
Book Making
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Instructor: Peter Madden
All levels welcome

Spend the day making 3-4 books which will vary from simple and quick (yet magical) to more elaborate and refined. We''ll work with simple tools and some traditional yet easy to find bookbinding materials to 
create books that make perfect journals, sketchbooks, notebooks or gifts. No previous bookbinding experience is necessary and all techniques covered can be continued and explored in your own home or 
studio with no expensive or unusual equipment. Feel free to bring some colored or decorative papers of your own choosing to personalize your books.

Registration Deadline: March 12, 2009 (register by deadline to waive $10.00 registration fee)

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B907 - BOX of PASTELS
Pastel Portrait Workshop
Friday, May 1, 2009
Instructor: Janet Monafo

Janet Monafo has been investigating the psychological aspects of the human figure and self portrait in pastel for over thirty years. A widely respected artist, she co-edited “The Best of Pastel” (see below) and was selected for the Pastel Society Hall of Fame in 2002.

During this one-day pastel portrait workshop you will be shown methods of organizing the proportions of the head and features by blocking in simple planes and values. A limited mono-chromatic palette and techniques such as "lost' and found' edges" will enable students to quickly create the illusion of 3-dimensionality. Working from life, students will be encouraged to work loosely, with many beginnings to help establish an expressive sense of unity within the portrait.

To view “The Best of Pastel” click here:
Best of Pastel: Constance Flavell Pratt, Janet Monafo

Registration Deadline: April 10, 2009 (register by deadline to avoid $10.00 registration fee)

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B908  - BOX of ILLUSIONS
Trompe L’oeil Workshop
Friday, May 15, 2009
Instructor:  Lisa Knox

This workshop will focus on creating a simple still life arrangement utilizing trompe l’oeil or trick-the-eye techniques.  Working primarily in pencil students will investigate color, composition, form, value and space to create a painting that explores the genre’s potential for personal metaphor and whimsy. Class time will include demonstrations, slide presentations and critiques through which we will investigate new and traditional approaches to trompe l’oeil.

Registration Deadline: March 14, 2009 (register by deadline to avoid $10.00 registration fee)

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B909 - OUTSIDE THE BOX
Book Arts
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Instructor: Peter Madden

Course description available soon!

Registration Deadline: April 25, 2009 (register by deadline to avoid $10.00 registration fee)

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