407 2nd Street, San Juan Bautista, CA   The Center For Art and Humanities at Studio San Juan presents our 2008 Adult Summer Session of Master Artist Classes Students of all ability levels learn in small affordable classes with a variety of local Master Artists in a working studio environment. To get a more detailed biography on the instructor, please click on their name. July 15, 17  Portraits I   with John Robrock July 19  Monotype I Printmaking with Jennifer Colby July 26 Watercolor Mandalas with Michele Faia August 2  Cartooning and Drawing with Bruce Kleinsmith AKA Futzie Nutzle August 3  A Taste of SoulCollage® I with Mariabruna Sirabella August 5, 7  Portraits I  with John Robrock August 9  Digital Photo Portraits with Dennis Gaxiola August 12,14 Portraits II  with John Robrock August 16 Painting on Silk with Kira Carrillo Corser August 23 Visual Art for Educators with Jennifer Colby August 30 Monotype I Printmaking with Jennifer Colby September 6 Day of Dead Altar Boxes with Jennifer Colby November 16 A Taste of SoulCollage® I with Mariabruna Sirabella   Space is Limited Sign up today 831-623-2783 John Robrock - Master Artist was awarded "Teacher of the Year" by the River of Words International Youth Art and Poetry Contest in May 2008 because of his demonstrated effectiveness as an art instructor. Now you have an opportunity to learn how to draw portraits from him. John earned a BA, MA and MFA in Studio Art from the University of Wyoming with a specialty in life drawing. Portraits  I   Choose one session   Two days - two hours a day $80 per person Tues/Thurs, July 15/17 4 hours 10 a.m. - 12 noon   Tues/Thurs, July 15/17    6-8 p.m   Tues/Thurs, Aug 5/7   6-8 p.m Classes to gain understanding of facial proportions and facial features in pencil (the easy way to draw portraits). Min. 6 students, Max. 16 students   Portraits II   Tues/Thurs, Aug 12/14    $80. per person  6-8 p.m. 4 hours    Continuation of drawing portraits. Min. 6 students, Max. 16 students return to top Jennifer Colby - Master Artist has BA and MA in Studio Art and MA and PhD in Arts and Humanities. She has taught K-12 through Graduate school and is an art writer, curator and practicing community artist specializing in acrylic painting, collage and monotype printmaking. She was the Monterey County Arts Educator - Champion of the Arts of the Year in 2007. Monotype I  Sat. July 19 or Sat., August 30 $150 per person  10 - 12, 1-3 p.m 10 - 12, 1-3 p.m 4 Hours Includes most materials - small fee for additional paper     (lunch not included) Learn to make one of a kind prints created with etching inks on archival paper using 24 inch KB etching press. You will learn to use a plexi plate and create collagraph plates, apply ink and create multiple varied prints off your unique plates. (Min. 4 students, Max. 8 students) Monotype II Time to be arranged. 4 hours, Limit 4 students $150 per person   Continue the process in a smaller group or individually and create an edition of prints from plexi or collagraph plates. Monotype printing is a painterly technique that allows creativity within the fine art print medium. Private classes are also available at $100 Hour Visual Art for Educators  Sat, August 23 $80 per person 10-12, 1-3 p.m. (working box lunch included) Play with color, line texture, form, shapes and rhythm and learn the elements of art as well as how to integrate visual arts into lessons teaching reading, math and the state standards. Dr. Colby prepares teachers at CSUMB and teaches for the Lesley University Master's in Education. Find out why arts integration is inspiring teachers across the United States. This class for teachers is perfect for any level of arts knowledge as group and individual activities will inspire and renew your creativity. (Min. 6 students, Max. 16 students) Day of the Dead Altar Boxes Sat, September 6 $80 per student plus material fee 12 - 4 p.m. (working box lunch included) Celebrate Day of the Dead and San Juan Bautista's upcoming festival by creating your one of a kind altar box (possibly to exhibit). In a creative group atmosphere learn about the tradition and explore your personal imagery combining your photos and memorabilia with boxes and materials provided in class. Honor your ancestors, enjoy the folklore and join the celebration November 1 and 2 in San Juan Bautista. (Min. 6 students, Max. 16 students) return to top Michele Faia - Master Artist has been painting and teaching for over 30 years. She holds a Bachelor and master's degrees in art history. She is the author of Art in My Heart: The Power of Watercolor Mandala Making. Watercolor Mandalas  Sat., July 26 $150 per person  10 - 2 p.m. (working box lunch included) The mandala, or sacred circle, is an ancient symbol used to center oneself. Symmetrical, circular and always with a center, the mandala image represents journey inward in which the traveler can come to their heart, find peace and experience their inner divinity and wholeness. Participants are encouraged to create and paint a personal color wheel as a way to practice their watercolor washes at home. (Min. 4 students, Max. 16 students) return to top Bruce John Kleinsmith AKA Futzie Nutzle - Master Artist was featured cartoonist with the "Rolling Stone" magazine from 1975-80 as well as other international magazines in the ensuing years. Bruce is a renowned author, cartoonist, illustrator and fine arts artist. Cartooning and Drawing Sat. August 2 $50 per student 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (lunch not included) Learn cartooning techniques as well as drawing in general. (Min. 6 students, Max. 16) Teens over 14 years old are welcome. return to top Mariabruna Sirabella - Master Artist is an MS, LMFT and a Laurea in Communication and Performing Arts from Bologna University, Italy and a Master in Counseling from CSUS, California.  Mariabruna has a holistic psychotherapy practice in Watsonville, California, is Adjunct Faculty at JFK University, CA and is a SoulCollage¨ Facilitator and Trainer. She teaches internationally in English, Italian and Spanish. Soul Collage® I  Sunday, August 3 $80 per person 10 - 2 p.m. (working box lunch included)   Sunday, November 16   10 - 2 p.m. (working box lunch included) SoulCollage is a doorway to your inner wisdom. It invites you to give visual and poetic expression to the unique tapestry of your life experiences, to discover and nourish the seeds of your destiny. The resulting deck of collaged images reflects back to you - your strengths, your beauty, your complexity, your dreams and your accomplishments. SoulCollage provides endless opportunities for stimulating your imagination, applying your creativity and integrating the many aspects of your life while you craft a series of cards representing your inner parts, your relations, the energetic patterns of your body and your personal mythology. (Min 6 students, Max 16 students) return to top Dennis Gaxiola - Master Artist has over 30 years experience as a professional photographer and photojournalist. Digital Available Light Portraits Sat, August 9 $80 per person  10-noon, 1-3 p.m. (lunch not included) This is a hands-on class designed to teach techniques for creating successful portraits using existing light. The class will start with identifying the best light conditions and how to take advantage of them to achieve excellent results. In addition, students will learn how to modify the light through the use of reflectors, scrims and on-camera flash. Students should have a basic understanding of digital photography. (Min 6 students, Max 16 students) return to top Kira Carrillo Corser - Master Artist directs Arts Education at the Monterey County Art Council. Her silk paintings have been displayed at the Steinbeck Center and the Pacific Grove Art Center. She has an MFA from John F. Kennedy University.     Painting on Silk  Sat., August 16 $150 per person 10-noon, 1-3 p.m. (lunch not included) Includes most materials Small material fee per project paid at class Joyful, fluid, colorful paints decorate your silk scarf or banner. Learn the process of masking and painting the silk. Discover a highly creative and beautiful media with a passionate teacher. Design silks for wearing, wall hanging, theatre projects or displaying colorful banners in your home town. (Min 4 students, Max 12 students) return to top       © copyright 2001- 2003 Galeria Tonantzin. All Rights Reserved. Call (831) 623-2783 or email us at jcolbydirector@galeriatonantzin.com Visit us at 115 Third Street, San Juan Bautista, California 95045 Gallery visitors since (8/13/2001): 5842