deMeng was in the house

It was a great weekend with lots of great students, lots of laughs and lots of deMeng talent, insight and generosity. I know we are all so glad Michael came to Solvang.

...is this jelly brain purple or serial killer red?

Thanks also to Colleen for providing the eats, Courtney and Hanna for the coffee, Art Sevtap for lending us the use of his new back room at the wine bar for our critiques...that was awesome everyone!

Here is your last chance to join us

Michael Dali* deMeng is coming to the Art Clinic on July 9 and July 10 to teach 2 of his popular classes: Cold Blooded Journal and Pretty Vial Things. We are so excited!!

The Sat. class is filled but we still have room in the Sun. class. Look for details lower in the older posts part of the blog...or call one of us for more info.

* little known fact: Michael's middle name is Dali. It's fine to call him out by yelling "Hello Dali"...he loves it....

Valentine's Day/ anniversary @ the Art Clinic

Can you believe we are celebrating

4 years at the ART CLINIC?!!

Please come help us eat, and make art

FRIDAY, FEB 11, 4 till 8ish

There will be cupcakes as well as other eatables,

Valentine making, paper flower bouquet making, a haiku contest,

ATC making and you can even make a little love shack.

So stop by and join in the fun.....

1576 Copenhagen, Solvang

Email- lifsart@verizon.net phone 588 0876

Michael deMeng is coming to teach

The amazing and “deMented” assemblage artist,

Michael deMeng

will be teaching not one, but two assemblage workshops here in Solvang!

Saturday,July 9, 2011 9:30 to 4:30

“Cold Blooded Journal”

“Sssssssssssssss” –translation from snake language: “Howdy”.

This class is all about reptiles and snaky things, and the reason is that I recently came across a product that creates a nice scaly surface. Ssssso it dawned on me that this would be an interesting technique to use one a semi-sculptural surface, and to make it even more interesting I thought that it would be interesting to make that surface an object that could be used everyday. That surface? A sketchbook, for the cold-blooded. Of course you can fill the sketchbook with whatever you like but the exterior is going to be built up and scaled up to the point in which if you’re not noticed walking down the street with this…well…there probably isn’t anyone on the street. Ssssssounds sssssssswell doesssssssn’t it? Yesssssssssssss!

Sunday,July 10, 2011, 9:30 to 4:30

“Pretty Vial Things”

When I was a kid I loved the idea of magic potions. Remember how Alice drank from the bottle to become very very tall, and of course Dr. Jekyll turned into his hairy eye-browed buddy Mr. Hyde the same way…different recipe apparently. There must be some very interesting mojo in those little containers …some good…some not so good. In this class we are not going to be making the elixirs (that might be illegal in some states) but rather we are going to be designing the little bottles that house these strange liquids. We will be using various assemblage techniques to create some pretty vial things; part of the fun is deciding what they are going to hold and coming up with the appropriate housing. Whether it for turning into hairy monsters (which comes in handy), a potion for invisibility (also very handy), or a place to store the water from the fountain of youth (send me two right away), the containers will be as rich and strange as the contents. Down the hatch!

The details:

Each class is $125. Space is limited so send an email to get on the list and then send a check payable to Carol Kemp 1216 Jason Drive, Lompoc,CA 93436, or if you prefer PayPal email your name and contact info to lifsart@verizon.net and you will be sent an invoice. Your payment holds your spot and when received, you will be emailed the supply list. For your convenience, you may pay a nonrefundable deposit of $50 to hold your seat with the remainder due by June 9, 2011. If we do not receive the remainder by this time you forfeit your seat. When spaces are full we will start a waiting list.

The Art Clinic is located at 1576 Copenhagen...between Sevtap Wine tasting and the Wine Valley Inn.

For those not familiar with Michael here is his website...enjoy. http://www.michaeldemeng.com

for more info email Carol Kemp lifsart@verizon.net

or Syd McCutcheon floozy@verizon.net

Fun Day....

We had a party and craft project at the Art Clinic today. Linda brought her friends and the amazing food and Syd provided the project...sock dolls. We all had a really fun time. We would love to host more of these parties. So if you are looking for a unique way to celebrate...keep the Art Clinic in mind.

June/July classes

Painting and Mixed Media- Tues . June 8, June 22, July 13 and July 27.... Syd will be teaching. These classes will be more intense then before... because it will be 4 hours....11 to 3. You will have a break and much of the time will be for working in class. We will cover composition, some color theory and the elements and principles of design, paint and brushes, surfaces to use, collage, painting basics, encaustic and plaster surfacing and mixing it all together. The 4 classes’ fee is $90. or $25. per class. Contact Syd McCutcheon for more info floozy@verizon.net

Metal Clay – Saturday, June 19, 2010 9-4PM Fee $110 includes Fine Silver Clay and everything needed to create beautiful charms and pendants. Look at our site at www.artclinic.blogspot.com to see what past students have created. Call by June 4, 2010 to make your reservation as I need to order supplies. ($35 for open studio)

To sign-up and for questions call or write Carol Kemp lifsart@verizon.net (805) 588-0876

Metal clay is fine particles of 99.9% fine silver, which when combined with an organic binder and water can be manipulated like clay. When fired in a kiln or with a torch the binder is burned away leaving the metal in solid form. It can be sculpted, cast and textured to create beautiful fine jewelry. This is the perfect medium for the novice and professional alike.

Felting with guest artist Barbara Carr “Vessels”
Saturday, June 26, 10 – 4 pm, Fee $65 All supplies provided.

Using colorful merino wool, create an artful felted vessel. Some elbow grease required.

Bring your lunch or money for lunch at one of the fine restaurants on Solvang

Sign up soon as we have limited space.

Contact Barbara at: bcarr@silcom.com

This is the fun Valentines mini workshop we had...

March 13^th , 2010, 11-1pm Saturday

$5 short class - Carve a stamp - This fun easy class is perfect for everyone. (artists under eight must be accompanied by an adult - no carving for the kids but we can still make a stamp)

Rug Hooking with Mary Stanley both Beginning and continuing students

Sunday, February 21, 2010 10-4pm

Come learn the fun art of Rug Hooking in this one day workshop.

You will create a small rug hooked piece for a wall hanging or soft sculpture using hand dyed and recycled wool on burlap backing.

Each kit will contain a starter frame, burlap backing, wool for your project and the use of a hook for the day.

Bring sharp sewing scissors and a rug hook if you have one.

Patterns will be provided or you can draw your own.

Come join us for this day of fiber fun and leave with a new technique for creating rugs, dolls, wall hangings and pillows.

$65 includes kit for the workshop Reduced fee for continuing students.

Contact Mary Stanley at zumiow@earthlink.net

Shrine Making Workshop with Sukey Hughes three Wednesdays left, February, 3^rd, 10^th and 17th 1:30 - 4:30 Fee $50 each class

Sukey pioneered the very popular shrine making class some years ago at Adult Ed in Santa Barbara. She now is bringing it to the Art Clinic.

Shrines can be any size and range from the sacred to the profane to the humorous to remembrance boxes. We will start with little matchbox shrines that open and shut,

with a surprise inside each “shrine.” From this we will advance to larger boxes, such as Altoid cans, cigar boxes, deep frames, pencil boxes, antique boxes, drawers, even

suitcases make great shrines. Go to www.artclinic.blogspot.com to learn more.

Contact Sukey at sukeyhughes@earthlink.net

Spin In - Saturday, Feb. 20, 11 - 1PM FREE This is not a class, it is an opportunity to chat and spin. Tell your spinning friends. Bring your spinning wheel and something to spin or drop by and try one out.

Felting with guest artist Barbara Carr “Vessels”
Sunday, March 7th, 2010, 10 – 4 pm, Fee $65 All supplies provided.

Using colorful merino wool, create an artful felted vessel. Some elbow grease required.

Bring your lunch or money for lunch at one of the fine restaurants on Solvang

Sign up soon as we have limited space.

Contact Barbara at: bcarr@silcom.com

Non Representational Collage Class with Syd McCutcheon Tues, Feb. 9, 23, 10 to noon. $20 per class.

Some supplies included.

This class is for anyone interested in getting messy and doing some fun art. We will work with paper, and gel medium mostly. You will learn some basic composition guidelines and play with various collage techniques in a non representational way.

Supply list with sign up.

For more info or to register: Syd McCutcheon floozy@verizon.net or my cell 680 8713.

Mixed Media Painting with Syd McCutcheon Tuesdays, Feb. 9 and 23, 1-3, $20 per class.

This is a series of 4 classes that will let you play with a cracked plaster technique, encaustic, extended field and a fun collage with paint technique. Please contact Syd at floozy@verizon.net

Journal Espirit

Feb. 4^th & 18th (2 days) 5 -7 PM. Fee: $20.00 each class plus $5 material fee which includes a journal that you make and some art materials provided.

‘Journal Espirit’, akin to visual journaling, allows direct access to our right brain, the world of no words, but rather whole thoughts, mostly without conscious awareness of what we are doing. In ‘Journal Espirit’ participants are given prompts, usually in the form of a story, or the symbolism associated with a word to help us move more easily toward our deeper inner thoughts.

Sign up now and join Carol Kemp for this fun filled, informative and self-gratifying experience.

To sign-up and for questions call or write Carol Kemp lifsart@verizon.net (805) 588-0876

Metal Clay Feb. 27, 2010 9-4PM Fee $110 includes Fine Silver Clay and everything needed to create beautiful charms and pendants. Look at our site at www.artclinic.blogspot.com to see what past students have created. Call by Feb16, 2009 to make your reservation as I need to order supplies. ($35 for open studio)

To sign-up and for questions call or write Carol Kemp lifsart@verizon.net (805) 588-0876

Metal clay is fine particles of 99.9% fine silver, which when combined with an organic binder and water can be manipulated like clay. When fired in a kiln or with a torch the binder is burned away leaving the metal in solid form. It can be sculpted, cast and textured to create beautiful fine jewelry. This is the perfect medium for the novice and professional alike.