| Donkey Mill welcomes you to join us for these upcoming workshops and events: |
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| IPU DECORATION: Ni’ihau Method With Michael Harburg |
| May 5 - June 9 (Tue, 6 weeks) Time: 10am - 1pm |
| Tuition: $180 (member), $210 (non-member) |
| Level: Beginners to intermediate |
| Supply Fee: will apply accordingly, payable to the instructor |
| Enrollment: 14 |
| Harburg will introduce and share the history and knowledge of a uniquely Hawaiian medium, the art of “Umeke Pawehe”, the decorated ipu. He will teach the techniques and process necessary for the successful creation of a decorated ipu using the Ni’ihau method of dyeing. Students will also learn the cultivation of the ipu, when to harvest, storage till use, etc.
Harburg, a native of Colorado, uses the method of decorating ipu revitalized by Dr. Bruce Kaimiola Chrisman. After years of trial and error he has honed his skills in the intricacies of dyeing gourds in this traditional method. Harburg says he teaches others so that there will be an art revival in West Hawaii. "Although I have no formal art training", says Harburg, "my creativity has developed through the years of decorating ipu".
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| PHOTOGRAPHY: Digital Darkroom With Ryan Laudan |
| May 16 & 17 (Saturday & Sunday) Time: 9am – 4pm |
| Tuition: $100 (member), $130 (non-member) |
| Level: Beginners to intermediate |
| Enrollment: 10 |
| Requirements: Digital camera & laptop |
| In this workshop you will be exposed to the digital darkroom, and experiment with many of the current post processing techniques. You will achieve classic looks, understand the power of digital RAW files, and combine multiple images and photo stitching for panoramic photography. You will also receive time-lapse tips and techniques. Laudan is a visual effects artist and photographer. Currently he spends as much time as possible underwater, capturing the beauty of the Hawaiian reefs.
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| CERAMICS: Surface Decoration & Alternative Firing With Tomoko Nakazato |
| May 13 - July 1 (Wed, 8 weeks) Time: 5:30 - 8:30pm |
| Tuition: $225 (member), $255 (non-member) includes 1 bag of clay, glazing and firing |
| Level: Beginners to intermediate |
| Enrollment: 8 |
| This class may interest people who enjoy painting and mixed media with no ceramic experience, as well as previously enrolled ceramic students who want to advance their skills. The ceramic process is as much about 2D painting on its surface as it is about constructing and composing 3D shapes. After creating a series of small to medium pieces, functional or sculptural, students will experiment with various surface decoration techniques such as stenciling, tracing and scraffito. New techniques and concepts of glaze applications and firing techniques (Raku, pit fire) will also be introduced. At the end of the session each student will have a cohesive yet scrapbook-like body of artwork, and have discovered how to choose and use ceramic surfaces confidently.
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| Nakazato creates animated ceramic sculptures influenced by pop culture, yet pay homage to figurative ceramic traditions, reflecting her cultural heritages and social conditions. She uses both throwing and hand-building techniques to swiftly process her ideas, leading to a freshness in her work while preserving the expressive nature of the clay. Graduating from San Francisco State University with a Master's degree in Fine Arts in 2004, her work has been exhibited around the Bay Area, California and Hawaii.
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| FACULTY AND VISITING ARTIST EXHIBITION OPENING |
| May 22 (Fri) 6:00-9:00pm |
| An exhibition featuring the work of DMAC Visiting Artists and Faculty |
| View one of the best art exhibitions on the Big Island while enjoying wine and cheese and mingling with faculty. This is also a great opportunity to purchase inexpensive pieces during an “Auctionette”. Proceeds from this event will benefit Donkey Mill programs.
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| MAHALO to these local businesses who supported our Spring Arts Festival: |
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| SPONSORS |
| County of Hawai'i | Java on the Rocks | Kona Trans |
| Holualoa Companies | Kimura Lauhala Shop | Starbird Construction |
| Holualoa Inn | Kona Brewing Co. | Roth Kimura LLP |
| KTA Superstores
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| FRIENDS: |
| Mauka Mist |
| Roy Lambrecht Woodworking |
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DESPERATE NEED OF THESE DONATION ITEMS:
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| In order to keep our operating expenses down we are reaching out to see if anyone from the community has an old phone system they can donate. The Donkey Mill is currently in desperate need of a new phone system with 2-line capability, built in answering machine, and portable handset(s). Please call us at (808) 322-3362 if you are willing to donate!
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