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Here is the newest newsletter with our new workshops and classes:

ART CLINIC Doctorz Carol and Syd are excited to be offering more new classes for Spring. We have guest artists teaching felt making, felted beads, needle felting basics and intermediate acrylic painting. We are continuing the basic drawing, watercolor and print making classes and we are adding acrylic basics, wire wrap jewelry, shrinky dink /memory wire bracelets and Mother’s memory box workshops. You can see more info and examples on our blog: artclinic.blogspot.com Or for more info on anything here or
to sign up for a class or workshop call :
Carol at 737 0310 or cell 805-588-0876 E-mail: lifsart@verizon.net
Blog:http://www.lifsart.blogspot.com or
Syd at 688-6860 or cell 805-680-8713.
E-mail: floozy@verizon.net blog: http://sheepfloozy.blogspot.com .

ON-GOING

Every Thursday is art day or “therapy session” from 10 to 6. Come on down to our basement studio and get messy with a project, see what other artists are up to or just say “hello”. We offer a space to work and some materials if you need them. This is a great time to work on ATC (artist trading cards).

Starting on Tues. Feb. 6, Carol will start her 4 week basic art sessions. 4 to 5:30 is basic principles of drawing and 5:30 to 7 is basics in watercolor. This is suggested for 12 years up through adults. In March the watercolor time will change to a printmaking without a press class for 4 weeks. Cost: $60. for 4 classes. More about these classes on the last page.

FEBURARY 2007

Saturday, Feb. 24, Syd will be teaching 2 mini workshops, “pre ops”. From 9 - 12 it will be ATC Boogie. This is an introduction into the world of artist trading cards (ATC). She will show you an easy way to develop an abstract “canvas” for an ATC or it can be used as a background. Cost $45. List of recommended supplies at sign up
From 1 - 4 Syd will teach “ Do your art...whatever it is” placard project. In this mini workshop you will make a simple wire, bead, charm and foam core placard with a little reminder for your “muse”. Just bring scissors. Cost $45. List of optional supplies at sign up.

MARCH 2007

On Tuesday, March 6, Carol will continue her 4 week basic art sessions. 4 to 5:30 is basic principles of drawing and 5:45 to 7:15 is printmaking without a press. This is suggested for 12 years up through adults. Cost: $60. for 4 classes. More info on the last page.

Saturday, Mar. 10, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, join the fun and magic of working with Metal Clay*. Call Carol right away so she can order materials. Bring your lunch and drink. Cost: $90.00 which includes cost of Metal Clay.  
Open Studio available for individuals who have attended her introductory class for Metal Clay.  The studio cost is $25.00 plus the cost of the silver clay. Beads and findings will be available for you to complete a necklace, bracelet or earrings at an additional cost.

Wednesday, March 14 From 4:30 to 6 we will be having an ATC (artist trading cards) get-together and swap. Come by and join in or just come see what it is all about.

Saturday, Mar 24, Syd will be teaching 2 mini workshops, “pre ops”. From 9 - 12 it will be ATC Boogie. This is an introduction into the world of artist trading cards (ATC). She will show you an easy way to develop an abstract “canvas” for an ATC or it can be used as a background. Cost $45. List of recommended supplies at sign up
From 1-4 Syd will teach you how to make a Collage Cottage. This class has some machine sewing that can be done in class or at home later. She will share her sewing machine in class. Bring some flat collage elements or copied (not ink jet) photos or images and scissors. Cost $45.

Saturday, Mar. 31, Carol will teach 2 mini workshops, “pre-ops”. From 9 - 12 Slide Quilt. This class will utilize discarded slides to create a mini hanging “quilt” using paint, paper, ephemera and wire. Follow your bliss in this half day pre-op. Supply list at sign up. Cost $45.
From 1 - 4 Carol will teach Pocket Books. This pre-op will introduce you to the endless world of book binding. Create and collage and make note books for your desk, your friends and your pocket. Supply list at sign up. Cost $45.

APRIL 2007

Tuesday, April 3, Carol will continue her 4 week basic art sessions. 4 to 5:30 is basic principles of drawing and 5:45 to 7:15 is basics in watercolor. This is suggested for 12 years up through adults. Cost: $60. for 4 classes. More about these classes on the last page.

Saturday, April 14, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, join the fun and magic of working with Metal Clay*. Call Carol right away so she can order materials. Bring your lunch and drink. Cost: $90.00 which includes cost of Metal Clay.  
Open Studio available for individuals who have attended her introductory class for Metal Clay.  The studio cost is $25.00 plus the cost of the silver clay. Beads and findings will be available for you to complete a necklace, bracelet or earrings at an additional cost.

Saturday and Sunday April 21, 22 Carol and Syd will be selling their art at the Los Olivos Grange. Contact Nathan, 688-9716, for more info.

Saturday, April 28, 9 - 12 Carol will be teaching wire wrap jewelry. Cost $45.
From 1- 4 Syd will teach shrinky slinky bracelet making. Cost $45.

Monday, April 30, 4:30 - 6 Syd will be teaching the basics of acrylic painting for 4 weeks. Cost $60. for 4 classes.

MAY 2007

Tuesday, May 1, Carol will continue her 4 week basic art sessions. 4 to 5:30 is basic principles of drawing and 5:30 to 7 is printmaking without a press. This is suggested for 12 years up through adults. Cost: $60. for 4 classes. More info on the last page.

Saturday, May, 5, 9 - 4 We will have a Mother’s memory box workshop. Starting with a cigar box you will create a lasting memory incorporating your memories as a mother or your memories of your mother...or both, to create an alter box full of loose pages and memories.. Cigar box included. List of needed supplies at sign up. Cost $70.

Saturday, May, 12, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, join the fun and magic of working with Metal Clay*. Call Carol right away so she can order materials. Bring your lunch and drink. Cost: $90.00 which includes cost of Metal Clay.  
Open Studio available for individuals who have attended her introductory class for Metal Clay.  The studio cost is $25.00 plus the cost of the silver clay. Beads and findings will be available for you to complete a necklace, bracelet or earrings at an additional cost.

Saturday, May, 19, 9 - 12 Guest artist, Jill Rehberg, will teacher her distinct style of laying on acrylic paint. This class is recommended for artists with some experience in painting. There will be open studio time in the afternoon so you can keep working if you would like. Class includes prepped paper. Bring your own acrylic paints and brushes. Cost $45.

Saturday, May 26, 9-4 Felting basic will be taught by Guest artist, Barbara Carr. In this workshop you will learn the basics of felting by making a piece of flat felt, using colorful merino wool fiber, water and soap. You will be able to embellish your flat piece using silk and "prefelts". No knitting required (or allowed).
All supplies provided with a break for lunch $60.

JUNE 2007
Saturday, June 2 We will have a guest artist teach the basics of needle felting. Details to follow.

Tuesday, June 5, Carol will continue her 4 week basic art sessions. 4 to 5:30 is basic principles of drawing and and 5:45 to 7:15 is basics in watercolor. This is suggested for 12 years up through adults. Cost: $60. for 4 classes. More about these classes on the last page.

Saturday, June 9, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, join the fun and magic of working with Metal Clay*. Call Carol right away so she can order materials. Bring your lunch and drink. Cost: $90.00 which includes cost of Metal Clay.  
Open Studio available for individuals who have attended her introductory class for Metal Clay.  The studio cost is $25.00 plus the cost of the silver clay. Beads and findings will be available for you to complete a necklace, bracelet or earrings at an additional cost.

Sunday, June 24, 12 - 3 Guest artist, Mary Stanley, will teach a felted bead workshop. Cost $40. plus $5. materials fee.

*Metal Clay is 99.9% Pure Fine Silver which has been finely ground and mixed with an organic binder which produces a clay-like material.  When fired, the binder burns away and the silver solidifies.  This clay can be sculpted, carved, stamped, cast, virtually manipulated anyway that you can work traditional clay.  If you have a desire to create beautiful pieces in silver without the need for a silversmith’s tools or experience.

Art Clinic Course description for after school slot
At the Art Clinic we often hear people complain that they want to make art but never had any art training, and we hear parents telling us that they want there sons and daughters to have more art opportunities. We believe that there are therapeutic benefits from youngsters working with older students, so long as everyone respects everyone else's time. These after school classes are designed with this in mind. If you've been suffering from a lack of artistic self-esteem join one of Art Clinics after school classes with your budding artist son, daughter, niece or granddaughter and enjoy the world through different eyes. These classes are intended for the serious minded art student.

Drawing. At the art clinic we often hear complaints from new patients about hand eye coordination being out of whack, with symptoms such as an inability to draw a straight line, or a malfunction of the ability to “see” live subjects. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you may want to immerse yourself in an observational drawing course using techniques that have consistently proven positive results from art clinics around the globe. This four week class is a basic skills class for anyone who would like to improve their drawing capabilities. Open to ages 12- adult.

Watercolor classes. Water is a natural healer; couple that with color therapy and you are on your way to total artistic rejuvenation. Watercolor as a medium is very versatile for all personality types from the very careful to the carefree. This four week course will introduce students to the healing benefits of watercolor. Come and experience the soothing waters.

Printmaking without a Press. Imagine creating an image and then being able to duplicate it over and over, with either varied of exact results by hand, not on the computer. This four week class is designed to introduce patients to the versatile and healing art of multiples. Printmaking Therapy is a highly recommended remedy in ridding one of inflamed IMC (I'm Not Creative) syndrome. Students will make relief prints using found and made objects, learn to carve their own printing plates as well as other printing possibilities.

Also the studio is a available for your classes or private art parties.