Dr. Bonnie Halsey-Dutton offers 5 different Saturday workshops in August and September\, 2021. \; Each workshop is a 3-hour class and is limited to 6 enrollees\; ages 16 and older. Participants must register in advance to reserve a place so please call Artifacts Antiques and Art at (605) 641-8758. All workshops run from 8:00 am &ndash\; 11:00 am. Each workshop fee is $80.00 per participant and is tailored to meet a wide variety of participant needs and abilities. The instructor introduces each workshop with a brief demonstration\, and then is available to work with participants individually. Most art materials are provided\; but attendees may also opt bring their own. \;
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\nSaturday\, August 21\, 2021: \; Journaling as a Bridge to Creativity
\nPeople are often more familiar with self-expression through use of the written word than through drawing or painting. Therefore\, journaling can foster creativity in a variety of ways. Participants should bring a &ldquo\;journal&rdquo\; of their choice\, whether it is one they have already begun working in\, or an unbound ream of blank paper! \; Bring a writing implement of choice\; a variety of art materials and journaling prompts are available.
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\nSaturday\, August 28\, 2021: Beginning Drawing
\nWhether you are a total beginner or wish to brush up on prior knowledge\, this class introduces a variety of drawing techniques to improve your observational skills. Still-life objects from the adjoining antique shop offer a variety of subject matter. \; All supplies are provided. \;
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\nSaturday\, September 11\, 2021: Perspective Drawing
\nUse of basic perspective drawing techniques enhances the realism of drawings and paintings. The principles of one and two-point perspective drawing are introduced along with techniques to utilize when drawing realistic still life objects.
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\nSaturday\, September 18\, 2021: Printmaking
\nLearn basic block printing techniques and make your own prints. This class utilizes sharp printmaking chisels to engrave into a soft flexible printing block. Participants may bring simple imagery\, or utilize instructor-provided subject-matter. Hand-transferred prints will be made in black and white during the workshop.
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\nSaturday\, September 25\, 2021: Abstraction with Water Soluble Oil Pastels
\nOil pastels designed to react with water are an exciting way to explore abstract artmaking. \; The elements and principles of art will be discussed as participants explore a variety of approaches utilized to create art in an abstract manner.