CERAMICS: Jomon Influence
~With Fumi Bonk
Event Type: Presentation
March 12 , 2010 (Friday)
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Admission: Free!
The Big Island's pioneer ceramist and an educator, Fumi Bonk who was a first-time recipient of HFAC's Ua Makaukau Loa Award in 2009 will share her life time passion in her creativeness, her art and her philosophy.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Worm & Tea Composting
~With Bonnie Perata, Diana Duff and Joan Lamont
Event Type: Workshop
March 13 , 2010 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00am - 12:00am
Tuition: $160 (Member), $205 (Non-Member)
Level: Open to All Levels
Enrollment: 15 seats remaining
Miscellaneous:
This class will be provided in conjuction with Kona Outdoor Circle (KOC), price includes series of six (6) classes of KOC's Container Gardening Certification series. To sign up please call the KOC office at (808) 322-3362.
"Worm Compost AND Compost Tea" Workshop with Bonnie Perata of Earthly Delights Organic Farm, Diana Duff KOC Education Advisor and Organic Farmer, Joan Lamont Master Gardener and Organic Farmer.
More and more research and experience sing the praise the long term benefits of compost. Learn the difference between worm compost, worm tea, and compost tea. Cover the basics of composting while taking a step further by not only learning about, but physically making, worm compost bins and compost tea makers. Utilize the wealth of knowledge of three highly experienced and successful organic farmers who yield big results from their use of compost. The materials to make a worm bin or tea maker is included in the price of the class. Identify the organisms living among us and how they can be used to benefit your garden and your wallet!
TRASH ART / WEARABLE ART: Celebrate "Earth Day" 2010
~With Ira Ono
Event Type: Presentation
March 19 , 2010 (Friday)
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Admission: Free!
Ira Ono finds his muse partly in the dumpster, he also credits his home: "The work that I do comes from the inspiration of living in a rain forest. And that filters everything that I do. I can't imagine being anywhere else."
Ira Ono has a BFA from Tyler School of Art Temple University, Philadelphia PA. He also received a Max Beckman Scholarship at the Brooklyn Museum for his graduate work. Ira has a number of works in the Hawaii State Museum and the Hilo Art Museum. His pieces have found their way into important collections in this country as well as Europe and Japan.
TRASH ART / WEARABLE ART: Celebrate "Earth Day" 2010
~With Ira Ono
Event Type: Workshop
March 20 - March 21, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Tuition: $120 (Member), $150 (Non-Member)
Level: Beginners - Intermediate
Enrollment: 12 seats remaining
Ira Ono finds his muse partly in the dumpster, he also credits his home: "The work that I do comes from the inspiration of living in a rain forest. And that filters everything that I do. I can't imagine being anywhere else."
Ira Ono has a BFA from Tyler School of Art Temple University, Philadelphia PA. He also received a Max Beckman Scholarship at the Brooklyn Museum for his graduate work. Ira has a number of works in the Hawaii State Museum and the Hilo Art Museum. His pieces have found their way into important collections in this country as well as Europe and Japan.
PRINTMAKING: Narrative Images
~With Enrique Chagoya and Kara Maria
Event Type: Presentation
March 20 , 2010 (Saturday)
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Admission: Free!
Artist's Enrique Chagoya and Kara Maria will be working with Bud Shark, master printmaker and publisher of Sharks Ink., Lyons, CO. Shark is an Artistic Advisor to HFAC. Shark invited Chagoya and Maria to the island to work on new print projects, and it is fortunate that we will have this opportunity to welcome them and learn about their work. Enrique Chagoya and Kara Maria live and work in San Francisco.
SCULPTURE: Mold You Own Garden Containers
~With Elena Garcia
Event Type: Workshop
March 20 - March 21, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Tuition: $150 (Member), $175 (Non-Member)
Level: Open to All Levels
Enrollment: 5 seats remaining
Miscellaneous:
This class will be provided in conjuction with Kona Outdoor Circle (KOC), as part of their Container Gardening Certification. To sign up for this class please call the KOC office at (808) 322-3362.
Create container forms using hypertufa. Hypertufa is a porous and attractive pot choice for many potted plants. Hypertufa construction is an old and highly desirable skill to have. Once you learn the basics of mixing ingredients, building molds and curing your project, you can design and produce custom containers at home. This 2-day workshop will focus on container making, safety, recipes, molds/forms, technical process, and surface treatment. The approximate size of container each participant builds in the workshop it 18" long x 12" wide x 10" high. The price of this workshop includes membership to the Donkey Mill enlisting you to receive their informative newsletter and discounts on upcoming classes.
PAINTING: Explore Encaustics
~With Katie Burk
Event Type: Presentation
March 26 , 2010 (Friday)
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Admission: Free!
Enjoy a potluck dinner followed by a presentation with Katie Burk.
PAINTING: Explore Encaustics
~With Katie Burk
Event Type: Workshop
March 27 - March 28, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Tuition: $135 (Member), $165 (Non-Member)
Level: Beginners - Intermediate
Enrollment: 12 seats remaining
Students will complete five small process-oriented paintings. After gaining a basic understanding of encaustic's properties, students will attempt one or two concept-driven works. Students will be encouraged to bring in their own substrates and materials for experimentation (i.e. old drawings, watercolors, and collage material to imbed in the wax).
FIBER ART: Quilts & Collage; Concepts for 21st Century Fiber Artists
~With Joan Schulze
Event Type: Presentation
May 14 , 2010 (Friday)
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Admission: Free!
Enjoy a potluck dinner followed by a presentation with Joan Schulze.
FIBER ART: Quilts & Collage; Concepts for 21st Century Fiber Artists
~With Joan Schulze
Event Type: Workshop
May 15 - May 16, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Tuition: $130 (Member), $160 (Non-Member)
Level: Beginners - Intermediate
Enrollment: 1 seats remaining
Miscellaneous:
Open Studio: May 17 - 20 (Mon - Thurs, 10am - 1pm)
This workshop explores uncommon ways to think about designing quilts and other fiber art. The instructor will introduce three diverse processes and how in combination they help make ideas bloom. Come with a playful and experimental spirit. Students may use the open studio to finish their workshop creations and receive additional feedback and mentoring from Joan. The public is welcome to observe Schulze's approach to the Art of Quilts.
Our 'Artist In Residency' (AIR) Program could not be offered without generous support from the Laila Twigg-Smith Art Fund of the Hawai'i Community Foundation, whose goal is to bring in talented artists that help stimulate the environment, inspire and enrich our community.
FIBER ART: QUILTS AND COLLAGE; (Mentoring Week)
~With Joan Schulze
Event Type: Workshop
May 17 - May 20, 2010 (Monday ~ Thursday)
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tuition: Free!
Level: Beginners - Intermediate
Enrollment: 7 seats remaining
Miscellaneous:
Must have taken the previous weekend workshop, or with permission of instructor.
This is follow up work from the weekend workshop that explores uncommon ways to think about designing quilts and other fiber art.
Joan will give feedback about your work from the weekend; three diverse processes and how in combination they help make ideas bloom. Come with a playful and experimental spirit. Students may use the open studio to finish their workshop creations and receive additional feedback and mentoring from Joan. The public is welcome to observe Schulze's approach to the Art of Quilts.
Our 'Artist In Residency' (AIR) Program could not be offered without generous support from the Laila Twigg-Smith Art Fund of the Hawai'i Community Foundation, whose goal is to bring in talented artists that help stimulate the environment, inspire and enrich our community.
PRINTMAKING & MIXED MEDIA: Collaborative Bookmaking
~With Sally Schuh & Liz Roth
Event Type: Presentation
May 28 , 2010 (Friday)
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Admission: Free!
Enjoy a potluck dinner followed by a presentation with artists Sally Schuh & Liz Roth.
PRINTMAKING & MIXED MEDIA: Collaborative Bookmaking
~With Sally Schuh & Liz Roth
Event Type: Workshop
May 29 - May 30, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Tuition: $150 (Member), $180 (Non-Member)
Level: Beginners - Intermediate
Enrollment: 14 seats remaining
Have you always wanted to collaborate on an art project, but wondered how to do it? Have you ever thought about making books as a way to extend your drawings, prints and other two dimensional art works? In this workshop, you will collaborate with the other participants to create a complete book, which each person will be able to take home. Your instructors will present a variety of printmaking techniques and demonstrate a number of simple book structures. They will guide the group in selecting an interesting theme, and discuss ways to make a collaborative project look great. Bring your ideas and get ready to have fun!