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Classes at Western Avenue Studios - Winter Session

Classes in Drawing/Painting

Jean Theurkauf --- Studio #502Drawing/Painting

Zentangle(r) Drawing

Jean has a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and Pychology from Brandeis University. After working for many years in software engineering, she has returned to her passions... art, fiber and teaching. She loves to pursue fiber art from a perspective that combines art and engineering, resulting in complex, often freeform pieces. She teaches with a goal of providing students with the skills, knowledge and tools to create their own designs, and not be shackled to prepared patterns. She is also a Certified Zentangle Teacher, having completed the Zentangle Certification Course with Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts, founders of Zentangle. Her goal with Zentangle is to help students, particularly, the "non-artists" find their creative selves, and discover that they CAN create beautiful works of abstract art.
www.ArtOfTheTangle.com
A Taste Of Zentangle
  • March 3 2012: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
  • April 7 2012: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
  • May 5 2012: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
  • June 2 2012: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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Tangle In Color
  • February 24 2012: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Where Watercolors And Zentangles Meet
  • March 2 2012: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Christopher Volpe --- Studio #521Drawing/Painting

Oils

Landscape oil painter Christopher Volpe paints moody, poetic landscapes and still lifes in an expressive, tonalist style, evoking emotional responses seldom elicited by contemporary art. Applying a graduate degree in poetry to the appreciation and practice of the painter's art, he currently teaches art history on the faculty of the New Hampshire Institute of Art in Manchester, N.H. and sells his work through the Kennedy Gallery in Portsmouth, N.H., Northlight Gallery in Kennebunk, Maine, and Bowersock Gallery in Provincetown, Mass. Oil Painting classes are ongoing, on a drop in basis.
www.christophervolpe.com
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Donald Sullivan --- Studio #510Drawing/Painting

Watercolor

A graduate of Mass College of Art who is a painter of realistic watercolor landscapes along the east coast, Italy, France, Greece, and Lowell cityscapes. Don loves working with color and changing light conditions, and the challenge of working plein-air. He has taught art in the public and private sectors for over 40 years. His work is in many private and corporate collections.
www.BelvidereStudio.com
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Glenn Szegedy --- Studio #312Drawing/Painting

Basic Drawing

Glenn received his BFA from the University of New Hampshire. He teaches basic drawing to students of all levels at his Western Avenue Studio. Classes are individualized to meet the needs of the student, and cover material use, composition, value and form
www.glennszegedy.com
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Jean Curley --- Studio #202Drawing/Painting

Watercolor

Watercolorist Jean Curley paints primarily landscapes and florals, with some of her work being intensely realistic, and others quite delicate. She has a deeply instilled appreciation for nature, and likes to capture the beauty of nature… the drama of light, the intensity of colors, or perhaps just something unusual. Her work is on display and available for sale at her studio, at the Loading Dock Gallery at Western Avenue Studios, and at Art on Main, a fine art gallery at 40 Main Street, Westford, MA. Jean teaches introductory through advanced watercolor classes, and also offers a try-it class for those interested in a quick exploration of the watercolor medium before purchasing all of the supplies. She emphasizes a minimal palette approach and encourages her students to truly enjoy their creative exploration of watercolors.
www.CurleyCreates.com
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Classes in Fiber

CindyLee Gee --- Studio #A303Fiber

Fashion Design, Window Dressings

Cindylee Gee has a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Retailing. Extra studies include Flat Pattern Drafting at Rhode Island School of Design and Fashion Draping at Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. Cindylee has been designing interior Window Fashions for special clients for over 30 years. Studio A303 will host Cindylee’s fabric creations in Limited Editions as wearable art and accessories for special gifts. Studio A303 will also allow teaching space. “My space is right off the elevator, perfect for wheeling your sewing machine in for lessons.” You can create your own sewing class, private or for a group of friends. We will also offer “Sew with a Pro” … your day to work on difficult projects with help.
Ultimate Jacket For Spring
  • February 28 2012: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
  • March 6 2012: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
  • March 13 2012: 8:30 am to 11:30 am
  • March 20 2012: 8:30 am to 11:30 am
  • March 27 2012: 8:30 am to 11:30 am
  • April 3 2012: 8:30 am to 11:30 am
  • April 10 2012: 8:30 am to 11:30 am
  • April 17 2012: 8:30 am to 11:30 am
ultimate jacket for spring using new look 6570 pattern. intermediate to couture sewing level...you need basic sewing skills with a desire to try new techniques. choose which of the 8 classes you need and only pay for them. $25.00 each class. each week will be a different element in fit, design and construction. email for weekly info. cindyleegeedesigns@gmail.com
Fashion Sewing For Teens Week 1
  • March 31 2012: 8:30 am to 11:00 am
week 1 fashion teen sewing for the intermediate sewer. start and complete a garment. four weeks @ $100.00 gift certificates available. contact cindylee: cindyleedesigns@gmail.com
Fashion Sewing For Teens Week 2
  • April 7 2012: 8:30 am to 11:00 am
week 2 fashion teen sewing for the intermediate sewer. start and complete a garment. four weeks @ $100.00 gift certificates available. contact cindylee: cindyleedesigns@gmail.com
Fashion Sewing For Teens Week 3
  • April 14 2012: 8:30 am to 11:00 am
week 3 fashion teen sewing for the intermediate sewer. start and complete a garment. four weeks @ $100.00 gift certificates available. contact cindylee: cindyleedesigns@gmail.com
Fashion Sewing For Teens Week 4
  • April 21 2012: 8:30 am to 11:00 am
week 4 fashion teen sewing for the intermediate sewer. start and complete a garment. four weeks @ $100.00 gift certificates available. contact cindylee: cindyleedesigns@gmail.com
First Saturday Of The Month Open Studio: Closed This Time
  • May 5 2012: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
we are all away at a sewing conference with several other creative people. we will return with lots of new ideas, tips and tricks for sewing. feel free to email us for anything you need ahead of time: cindyleegeedesigns@gmail.com

Jean Theurkauf --- Studio #502Fiber

Knitting, Crocheting, Weaving

Jean has a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and Pychology from Brandeis University. After working for many years in software engineering, she has returned to her passions... art, fiber and teaching. She loves to pursue fiber art from a perspective that combines art and engineering, resulting in complex, often freeform pieces. She teaches with a goal of providing students with the skills, knowledge and tools to create their own designs, and not be shackled to prepared patterns. She is also a Certified Zentangle Teacher, having completed the Zentangle Certification Course with Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts, founders of Zentangle. Her goal with Zentangle is to help students, particularly, the "non-artists" find their creative selves, and discover that they CAN create beautiful works of abstract art.
www.ThreadGardens.com
Beginning Knitting ~ Color
  • March 1 2012: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Beginning Knitting ~ Cables
  • February 23 2012: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Freeform Crochet
  • February 29 2012: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Barbara Fletcher --- Studio #303Fiber

Paper

Barbara holds a BFA from Syracuse University in Commercial Art. She is a sculptor of paper and mixed media materials that reflect the humor she sees all around her, particularly in the natural world.. In the mid-1980’s while living in Maine she completed a commission of fantasy sculpture for famed writer Stephen King. Now living in Boston for over 20 years, her art has been shown in numerous galleries and museums including The DeCordova Museum, The Danforth Museum and a one person show at The Children’s Museum. For over 15 years Barbara has taught children and adults in her studio, art centers and afterschool programs. Her work has been commissioned for hospitals including Children’s Hospital Boston, and medical facilities as well as restaurants including Captain Fishbone’s at Marina Bay, Quincy, MA. She is also honored to have been featured in many books over the years on paper art and paper casting. Her latest work consisting of sculptural lighting which utilizes a sprayed paper technique can be seen in the recently published book “The New Encyclopedia of Orgami and Papercraft Techniques”.
www.paperdimensions.com
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Lynne Chantler --- Studio #206Fiber

Knitting, Dyeing, Spinning, Drop-Spindling

I have a passion for anything to do with fiber and fiber arts. I am a self taught knitter, inspired to learn in the early ‘80s when I saw Kaffe Fassett’s designs and unique color combinations. About 10 years ago I became hooked on spinning and creating my own yarns. Which then led to dyeing the fiber and getting more involved with creating color harmonies inspired by nature and other dynamic combinations that surround us every day. I love teaching spinning, knitting, fiber dyeing and fiber prep.
www.facebook.com/pages/Tangled-and-Warped-Fibers/110433862318229
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Laura Gawlinski --- Studio #512Fiber

Fiber, Mixed Media


www.lauragawlinski.com
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Linda Branch Dunn --- Studio #512Fiber

Quilting, Fabric Collage, Thermofax Printing

Linda received her BFA in Textile Design from the Rhode Island School of Design. An explorer in the land between Quilt and Painting, she uses dye, paint, glue and stitch to transform cloth. She teaches a variety of fabric printing techniques, including thermofax screen printing. She believes that any student, given a chance to explore, with find her own way to a joy of putting paint on fabric. "Every step is a journey, and the journey itself is home." - Basho.
www.LindaBranchDunn.com
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Classes in Glass

Bruce Wood --- Studio #423Glass

Lampwork

In January of 2010, Bruce joined Western Avenue Studio where he is expanding his work in Lampwork glass, making beads and small glass figures. He also produces digital art through a process of collage and Photoshop techniques.
www.glassingot.com
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Peter Zimmerman --- Studio #A205Glass

Soda Glass Lampworking

1991 was the year I took a job at a production glass studio in Centralia, WA. I became a full team member and worked hard as an apprentice during my first six years. 1997 gave me the opportunity to work as a production glassblower on the island of Bermuda. I was influenced by Bermuda’s spirit and environment while I practiced with great devotion the traditional Venetian techniques, both solid and blown. 2007 was my opportunity to leave the island life and come back to the United States. I found my studio in Lowell, MA at Western Avenue Studios. New designs and new ways to connect are helping me reach my goal of touching an audience with my work and joy.
www.zdig.blogspot.com/
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Barbara Guilmet --- Studio #413Glass

Fused Glass

Barbara has been at Western Ave Studios for 3.5 years working in Fused Glass and Clay. She is a member of the Loading Dock Gallery. Prior to coming to Western Ave Barbara owned a Paint Your Own Pottery Studio for several years. She has worked in clay on and off since 1986 and started working in fused glass in 2007.
www.MuddyGirlsStudio.blogspot.com
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Samantha Tucker --- Studio #413Glass

Fused Glass

Samantha Tucker of Concord, NH has been teaching fused glass workshops at Western Avenue for the last 3 years.
www.MuddyGirlsStudio.blogspot.com
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Tina Silverio --- Studio #a312Glass

Kiln-formed Glass

tmsStudios is a Bullseye Glass Resource Center and Preferred East Coast Distributing Partner of Bullseye Compatible Glass, providing on-going education, as well as the full line of Bullseye Glass products, glass tools and equipment for purchase
www.tmsStudios.com
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Classes in Jewelry

Liz Stewart --- Studio #313Jewelry

Beaded Jewelry

Liz Stewart is a jewelry designer, instructor, and owner of Lush Beads in Lowell, Massachusetts. She has been a beader since 2000, when her friend got her addicted to the craft of jewelry-making. After a tech industry layoff in 2002, she ventured into the beading world full-time and hasn’t looked back. She shares her love of beads and beading by teaching it to others.
www.LushBeads.com
Basic Bead Stringing
  • February 23 2012: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
  • March 25 2012: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
  • April 18 2012: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
  • May 6 2012: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
learn the basics of bead stringing and leave with a finished bracelet or necklace. no experience required or assumed. for additional information and photos, visit http://lushbeads.com/classes.php
Basic Earrings
  • March 1 2012: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
  • April 1 2012: 9:30 am to 11:00 am
  • April 25 2012: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
  • May 20 2012: 9:30 am to 11:00 am
learn the basic skills needed to make earrings. leave with a pair of finished earrings, or spend the time practicing and honing your skills - your choice! no experience required or assumed. for additional information and photos, visit http://lushbeads.com/classes.php
Elaborate Peyote Bangle (1 Of 2)
  • March 4 2012: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
learn to make an elaborate peyote stitch bangle in this 2 week class. basic beadweaving experience required. for more information and photos, visit http://lushbeads.com/classes.php
Elaborate Peyote Bangle (2 Of 2)
  • March 11 2012: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
learn to make an elaborate peyote stitch bangle in this 2 week class. basic beadweaving experience required. for more information and photos, visit http://lushbeads.com/classes.php

Betsy Keeney --- Studio #307Jewelry

Metal Jewelry, Enameling

Betsy Keeney loves the possibilities that working with metal presents. Her goal is to reflect true craftmanship, each piece being formed by hand. She finds moving and forming metal exciting, which keeps her exploring this wonderful medium. Betsy earned her Undergraduate degree in Education, and her Masters in School Counseling. Besides working, and teaching Metal Jewelry and Enameling in her studio, she is a part time faculty member at the New Hampshire Institute of Art.
mailto:centrevillagestudio@yahoo.com
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Classes in Digital Arts

John Wren --- Studio #A315Digital Arts

Digital Photography, Photoediting

John offers a series of digital photo editing classes and workshops. Basic camera, Photoshop Elements and Lightroom classes are scheduled though out the year. Specialized workshops can also be scheduled to meet your or your group’s needs. John has been instructing adult education and UMass Lowell workshops for over 12 years.
www.wrenandrosestudio.com
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Classes in Makeup

Marc Clermont --- Studio #513Makeup

Makeup

Boston based celebrity makeup artist, Marc Clermont provides makeup applications and light hair styling for Brides and Bridal parties, professional head shots, video productions, print advertising and magazine editorials. Marc has trained under lead makeup artist from Dior, Nars, Lancome, Makeup Forever just to name a few Marc is best known for his clean makeup applications that enhance the natural beauty. With a clientele that spans the eastern seacoast from Boston to Florida, his body of work – which includes video productions, stage production and fashion editorials – exemplifies his ability to enhance the natural beauty of the face as well as creating flawless, modern looks specifically for each project or special occasion.
www.makeupbymarc.com
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