Sedona Art Center update for Nov. 16

Bryan Reinhart 
Bryan teaches documentary filmmaking, as well as master seminars in editing with Final Cut Pro (Apple level 2 trained). An active editor and documentarian, he finds it just as important to take the time to teach. A native of Northwest Indiana, Reinhart was raised in a theatrical family and was on stage at the age of six. By the age of 13 he was making short films. He worked in the entertainment industry in a variety of positions including producer, director, and editor for both film and television.

Youtube Production Crash Course
November 18–19, 2017 

Ceramics Department at Sedona Arts Center
The Sedona Arts Center’s ceramic department operates free from the constraints of grades and benefits from the talents of its ceramic faculty and assistants as well as nationally recognized guest instructors. This combination allows our department to offer flexible and diverse programming in both traditional and contemporary techniques.

Thomas Connery New Instructor!
Thomas Connery is an inspiring artist and undergrad student from Northern Arizona University. He is a wheel-throwing potter who works with altered forms and atmospheric firings to catch the flame of the kiln onto the finished piece. He begins teaching his six-week Pottery Wheel for Beginners in the Arts Center’s Historic Art Barn on November 18.

Pottery Wheel for Beginners
November 18–December 23, 2017
This six week course is designed exclusively for those who are new to wheel work and is open for ages 12 through adult. Have fun while gaining confidence on the potters wheel. Small class size ensures that each student receives personalized, one-on-one instruction and encouragement for a fascinating hands-on experience that will bring out the potter in you.

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FREE Painting Demonstration in the Fine Art Gallery
November 30, 2017 – 3 to 5pm
A 24 x 30 commissioned painting by Gretchen Lopez is first prize in the Arts Center’s 60th Anniversary raffle project. Gretchen will paint anything the winner desires, a portrait, landscape, pet portrait or still life. Think ‘creative’. Gretchen will be teaching aspects of her process for a free two hour demonstration in the Gallery Thursday, November 30th from 3 to 5 pm. Come see master artist Gretchen Lopez painting live, in person, on November 30 for a memorable experience!

Gretchen Lopez  
Gretchen’s works are inspired, not only by her love of painting, but from her ethnic heritage, teaching and the world around her. As a tenth generation native of California, Gretchen is a descendant of the First Spanish Settlers and the California Rancheros, with roots stemming from the Chumash and Apache. Her work is inspired by this rich ethnic heritage. But it is the vibrant color and spontaneity which are expressed in the gentle beauty of the Native and Hispanic people, she paints, and by combining the traditional with the contemporary, she is able to paint with freedom. Gretchen lives in Northern Arizona, where she continues to pursue her love of painting, and has taught at the Sedona Arts center for over 15 years.

Painting For All Levels
November 17, December 1, 15 or 29, 2017 
From the beginning to the experienced student, this one-day class in oil or acrylic will guide and teach students how to approach the painting process with confidence, while exploring the basics of value-pattern, composition and color. Students may work from life and/or photos. Instructor demonstrations and lots of individual attention provided.
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SAC Celebrates 60 Raffle!

In celebration of our 60th Anniversary, the Sedona Arts Center is holding a limited raffle! Tickets are on sale at $20 a piece or $100 for 6 tickets. The first place winner will win a custom 24×30 portrait painting by Gretchen Lopez. Both the second and third prizes are your choice of either $600 towards art workshops or classes at Sedona Arts Center or a $600 shopping spree in our Fine Art Gallery in Uptown, Sedona!

All proceeds benefit the educational mission of Sedona Arts Center.

Richard Drayton
Richard Drayton is an award-winning artist, illustrator and advertising designer. Richard earned a Fine Arts Degree from San Jose State University, followed by two years of post-graduate study at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles.  He later returned to serve on the faculty at Art Center, teaching Graphic Design and Illustration. In his classes and workshops, Richard teaches his students to see depth, perspective, light and dark values, as well as the classical principles of art.  He teaches beyond realism, encouraging his students to combine these timeless principles with 21st century technologies. Many of his students have gone on to become award-winning artists as well.

Colored Pencil Adventure
December 2–3, 2017, January 6–7, and February 3–4, 2018

Explore the the secrets of creating high performance art with Prismacolor fine art pencils. Award winning artist and illustrator Richard Drayton will guide students through step-by-step techniques that will result in rich blended colors and powerful composition. Printed worksheets and images will be provided by the instructor. Artists of all levels will enjoy expanding the boundaries of creative expression with this remarkably versatile medium.

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The Art of Kumomi with Karen Elaine
December 6, 1–4pm

Imagine watching clouds drift slowly across the sky changing shape as they go. You may see an animal, a face or any number of things. Seeing familiar shapes in clouds is an experience all human beings share and it can be a relaxing pastime. Karen developed Kumomi as an effective way to calm the body and mind in a busy world. Kumomi brings the essence of cloud gazing, combines it with art and music to invoke a merging of the senses for a powerful form of meditation. Kumomi can be practiced any time and anywhere!
$35 All Supplies Included

December 9, 12–3pm

Mark your calendar for Saturday December 9 from Noon to 3pm, and join us at the historic Art Barn for a veritable medley of ceramic goodness. Over 1100 bowls and ceramics objects will be offered for $10, each lovingly made by our volunteer potters and ceramicists. A wonderful collection of hand-made glass bowls, courtesy of our partner The Melting Point, will also be featured. As always, delicious chili and a desert will be served, and proceeds will go to support Sedona Community Center, Sedona Food Bank, Humane Society of Sedona and Sedona Arts Center.

Glazing Crash Course with Cyndi Thau
December 12–21, 2017

Color, Light, Shadow, Translucency – These are the ingredients that we will work with to create a beautiful painting for you to take home. Our main subject will be flowers and using the glazing technique we will apply thin layer upon layer of oil paint to achieve the depth and translucency associated with all things in nature.

Students will be taught how to choose a composition, transfer it to the canvas and then begin the process of laying in color. This class will be taught in four sessions to allow for critical drying time between layers. We will focus on light and shadow, paying attention to brushwork and edges as we build up the design. Paintings will be done on a gallery wrap canvas and students will be given a choice of images to work from. Attention to detail is important and even more critical is the use of light and shadow to form the shapes while laying in color to complete the design.

Each of the four sessions will begin with a demonstration and instruction followed by individual attention. We will discuss composition, color mixing, edges, blending and values. At the end of the fourth session each student will have a beautifully completed painting to grace your wall at home.

Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 1–4 pm

December 16, 7:30pm

A poetry slam is like a series of high-energy, three-minute one-person plays. Slam poetry is an art form that allows written page poets to share their work alongside theatrical performers, hip-hop artists and lyricists. All types of poetry are welcome on the stage, from street-wise hip-hop and narrative performance poems, to political rants and introspective confessionals. Any poem is a “slam” poem if performed in a competition. All poets get three minutes per round to entertain and inspire the audience with their creativity.

All poets are welcome to compete for the $75 grand prize and $25 second-place prize. To compete in the slam, poets will need three original poems, each lasting no longer than three minutes. No props, costumes nor musical accompaniment are permitted. The poets are judged Olympics-style by five members of the audience selected at random at the beginning of the slam.

Poets in the Sedona Poetry Slam come from as far away as Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff, competing against adult poets from Sedona and Cottonwood, college poets from Northern Arizona University, and youth poets from Sedona Red Rock High School.