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Events Page
Sierra Pastel Society Calendar of Events 2012 |
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Jan., Feb., March, April, May, June,
July, Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec. |
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Potluck Brunch and Painting Critique |
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Signature Workshop Sieries No. 1 "Making Pastels" | |
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Signature Workshop No. 2 "Making Sanded Surfaced" | |
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Signature Workshop No. 3 "Techniques for Working with Pastels 1" Two signature members will discuss & demonstrate various techniques of using pastels. This is a hands-on workshop on using various strokes & techniques to get specific effects. We will be using both manufactured & hand-made pastels & surfaces from Workshops #1 & #2. Students who did not take workshops #1 and/or #2 will be asked to bring some of their own materials. Cost: $20 for SPS members, $25 for non-members. Instructor: Pat Aragon | |
General Meeting |
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Signature Workshop No. 4 "Techniques for Working with Pastels 2" | |
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Signature Workshop No. 5 "Techniques for Working with Pastels 3" | |
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Spring Membership Show and Reception |
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Signature Workshop No. 6 "How to Accomplish Do-Overs" | |
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Plein Air Paint-out South Lake Tahoe | |
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Signature Workshop No. 7 "Finishing Techniques" Discussion and demonstration of various methods of the final finishing a painting from bare pastel to steaming, spraying, coating & glazing. Students will work hands-on with various methods on their own work. Cost: $30 for SPS members, $35 for non-members. |
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General Meeting |
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Signature Workshop No. 8 "Photographing Your Work" Discussion and demonstration of how too take digital photos of your work with particular attention to lighting, cropping, etc. Students should bring their own digital camera to photograph their own work for use in Workshop #9. Instructor: Jim Ginney. Cost: $20 for SPS members, $25 for non-members. |
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Signature Workshop No. 9 "Photoshop Your Images" Demonstration and discussion of how to use basic Photoshop computer skills to adjust and manipulate photos of your work for various applications such as show entries, inventory control, advertising, web sites, etc. Students should bring the digital cards with images of their work for use in this class. Instructor: Jim Ginney. Cost: $20 for SPS members, $25 for non-members. |
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Signature Workshop No. 10 "Matting and Framing Selections" Students will be selecting colors & styles for matting, frames & glass to frame their work with. There will be a demonstration and discussion of mat cutting methods. Students are welcome to supply their own frames and/or mat board but a limited selection of frame molding will be available to select and order custom frames from. A limited selection of mat colors will also be available for students to cut their own mats. Students should bring 1 or more finished paintings from previous series workshops. Frames and glass ordered in this workshop will be delivered for the next Workshop #11. Instructor: Robin Stein. Cost: $50 for SPS members, $55 for non-members. |
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Pastels On High International Exhibition |
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Signature Workshop No. 11 "Assembling Your Framed Presentation" Demonstration and discussion of how to assemble and finish your framing for a professional presentation. Frames and glass ordered in Workshop #10 will be delivered along with hardware and supplies for assembly. Students will assemble the finished product with help from the instructors, as needed. Instructor: Robin Stein. Cost: $30 for SPS members, $35 for non-members. |
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Signature Workshop No. 12 "Showing and Marketing Your Work" Three signature members will make up a panel discussion on showing and marketing your work in various arenas such as local shows, juried shows, entries for signature status levels, obtaining gallery representation, advertising materials, magazines, etc. Question & answer session. Cost: $30 for SPS members, $35 for non-members. |
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Signature Workshop Show and Reception |
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Sierra Pastel Society Annual Holiday Party |
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