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Mixed Media Portraiture with Martha Miller
"In making a portrait, I attempt to reveal something of the psychological and emotional depth of the individual, but also something more archetypal, what it means to be human—to have a past, passions, and a spirit." –Martha Miller
 
In this class students will be guided in creating portraits that go beyond rendering and speak of the inner workings of each individual. They will create self-portraits as well as work from live models using an array of mixed media drawing media including pastels, charcoal, oils, and pencil.  
 
Linoleum Block Printing by Hand with Holly Berry
Relief printing is the oldest and most direct method of making an impression on paper. Participants in this workshop will experience the medium of linoleum by designing and cutting their own bold, simple design motifs inspired by natural forms. The unique properties of linoleum will be explored through the consideration of line quality, texture, pattern and the relationship between negative and positive shapes. Participants will create a personal inventory of designs on same sized blocks which they will use to experiment with a variety of printing options in black and white and color. Registration using the key block and reduction methods will be introduced.
 
Developing an Eye for Color with Jessica Stammen
Is a tree really green?  Is its shadow really grey?  Is a red apple really red?  In An Eye For Color we will pay homage to color pioneer Josef Albers by working with ColorAid paper to, say, make two different colors look identical, or to make color shapes look like they vibrate and dance right off the page.  By creating surprising optical illusions, students will discover exciting moments of color so often taken for granted in the world around us and in art.  “A-ha!” will be our class motto as we learn to see in a new and exciting light. 
 
Achieving American Art: Fifty Years of Change and Challenge—Section III—Photography
ACHIEVING AMERICAN ART: Fifty Years of Change and Challenge
9-Week Lecture Series, Wednesdays, March 31 – May 26, 10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
at The Strand Theater, Rockland
 
Presented by Director of Education, Roger Dell & Guest Scholars                       

SERIES OVERVIEW
Achieving American Art: Fifty Years of Change and Challenge—Section II—Architecture
ACHIEVING AMERICAN ART: Fifty Years of Change and Challenge
9-Week Lecture Series, Wednesdays, March 31 – May 26, 10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
at The Strand Theater, Rockland
 
Presented by Director of Education, Roger Dell & Guest Scholars                       

SERIES OVERVIEW
Achieving American Art: Fifty Years of Change and Challenge—Section I—Drawing and Painting
SERIES OVERVIEW
The Farnsworth is pleased to present Achieving American Art: Fifty Years of Change and Challenge, the third installment in this popular, annual lecture series. The 2010 course will focus on the art of the nation from 1945 to the present. The series will be divided into three sections by media (painting and drawing, architecture and photography) and will be presented by Farnsworth staff members and guest speakers from museums and colleges. The Farnsworth’s Director of Education Roger Dell will host the series, providing an introduction for each guest lecturer’s presentation. The same ninety-minute lecture will be offered twice every Wednesday (10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.) at The Strand Theatre in Rockland.
 
Achieving American Art: Fifty Years of Change and Challenge
ACHIEVING AMERICAN ART: Fifty Years of Change and Challenge
9-Week Lecture Series, Wednesdays, March 31 – May 26, 10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
at The Strand Theater, Rockland
 
Presented by Director of Education, Roger Dell & Guest Scholars                       

SERIES OVERVIEW
Film Series - An Evening Out: Art, film and conversation — episode synopsis: “consumption”
All of these artists reference kinds of images we are familiar with on a daily basis. We spend much of our lives influenced by movies, television, video games, and consumer culture such as fashion and design. Contemporary art often invokes these experiences and objects, and can sometimes look like a commodity. Featured artists include: Barbara Kruger, Michael Ray Charles, Matthew Barney, Andrea Zittel, Mel Chin.
 
Fresco Workshop with Barbara Sullivan
Words Made New with Jan Owen
Are you a lover of words, a collector of words or a poet? In this class students will explore ways to write words by learning some informal calligraphy and mark making, and then creating several handmade book structures in which to save the words. Each class will present a new aspect of lettering using a variety of tools, and a bookmaking project. There will be time for practice and questions. Students will then select the words and format to work towards a final project.