2012 WORKSHOP

November 2 & 3-4

Art as Improvisation

Nov. 3-4, 9:00 am–4:00 pm

Bay Park Press, 4138 Napier Street, San Diego

Free lecture November 2, 7:30 pm, McCoy House, Old Town State Park, San Diego

$175 for members, $225 nonmembers

www.sandiegobookarts.com

This is a workshop devoted to discovery and to breaking all the rules. We will delve deeply into improvisation and experimentation, learning how some of the best art comes from getting our minds out of the way. Working with basic materials such as ink and string, mud and cardboard, we’ll gradually build a visual vocabulary by following a set of game-like instructions. We will experiment with drawing, word play, chance operations and outsider techniques, surprising ourselves with the results. On the second day our projects will be more directed, leading to books, drawings and small sculptures. The process will end with a class exhibition and a discussion about the qualities that contribute to successful art. For all levels of experience: Novice artists will learn many useful methods, and experienced artists will learn new ways to enter their art making.

To reserve your place, send a check (made out to SDBA) to Al Rodríguez, 736 Sutter Street, San Diego, CA 92103, or use your credit card with PayPal on the website listed above.

Materials for Students to Bring
—a variety of papers, notebook, a sketchbook
—scissors, utility knife, straight edge
—glue stick or other adhesive, masking tape, a stapler
—needle & linen thread, beeswax
—ball of string or cord
— Ink, a good eraser
— pencils, pens, markers, oil sticks, paints (your choice), brushes as needed

—any material you’re drawn to and have been saving, such as fur, feathers, wire, rubber, fabric—the wilder the better
—one or more B&W Xerox copy of an artwork you like, legal size or larger

Optional: personal memorabilia

Materials Provided: ($20 materials fee paid to instructor)
—All the Paper you’ll need for the class gesso, heavy gel, matte medium, sandpaper
—Shellac & denatured alcohol,
—Instructor’s resource information