The BIG DRAW-Ruskin: Schedule 2009

BIG DRAW LAUNCH – Community Mural (ongoing)

2009-11-01T02:20:00.001-05:00

BIG DRAW LAUNCH – Community Mural
August 15 thru Early November Completion
Artist-In-Residence & Project Director: Josette Urso
Mural & Workshop Site: Mary & Martha House
100 E Shell Point Rd, Ruskin
Sponsored by SSAC & Community Foundation of Greater Sun City Center

Ongoing design & creation workshops and core mural group
participation for school age children and adults. Participants
work with artist on the creation of a mural for a landmark
building in Ruskin, FL. Opportunities for individual & group
participation throughout the design and painting process.
For more information: 813.641.8635 or info@bigdrawruskin.org

RUSKIN BIGDRAW–IN

2009-10-31T03:16:00.004-04:00

RUSKIN BIGDRAW–IN
Community Family Event & Celebration
Oct 10th, 10am – 2pm
Mural Site; Mary & Martha House – 2nd Hand Rose

100 E. Shell Point Rd, Ruskin, 33570
Free, Open to the public, All Ages

HOSTS: Tampa Museum of Art, SouthShore Arts Council, Mary & Martha House

A festive day of outdoor Arts Activities for the whole family on International Drawing Day. Participate in a range of fun activities, see the community mural in procress and enjoy music and food at the unique Mary & Martha House mural site.

STUDIO VISIT – Mary GrandPré

2009-10-31T02:26:00.001-04:00

STUDIO VISIT – Mary GrandPré
Illustrator of Harry Potter (& much more!)
Saturday, October 3rd; 4 – 5:30pm
BIGDRAW Studio, 613 US-41, Ruskin

Free & Open Event, As space available
Info: 813.641.8635 or info@bigdrawruskin.org
Sponsored by SSAC thru Phoenix Grant

Join Mary GrandPre’, Illustrator of the Harry Potter Series---and so much more--as she discusses her work and studio practice as an artist. She’ll show and talk about original works from children’s books as well as her creative process work leading to the development of finished pieces---and her interests, ideas and considerations along the way. An informal afternoon studio talk with an artist whose work spans children’s books, magazines, advertising and animated film.

SWIMMING IN THE SEA OF PAPER-MACHE

2009-10-30T03:17:00.000-04:00

SWIMMING IN THE SEA OF PAPER-MACHE
A day of giant puppet & creature creating - Workshop
BIG DRAW STUDIO, 613 US-41, Ruskin
October 10th, 9:30am - 4:30pm Ages Teens 13+ & Adult
Visiting Artist: Sara Peattie

Free, Materials Provided
Sign-up begins Sept 15th, Ruskin Branch Library
One Dickman Dr SE, or 813.273.3652
SouthShore Arts Council

Come create your very own sea creature to swim in the Big Draw sea and
also, perhaps, in the street. We will be making large sea serpents, fishes, and other sea critters from simples materials. A one day workshop experience with Puppeteer Sara Peattie of Boston’s Puppeteers Cooperative. Lunch at BIG DRAW-IN.

Limit 20 workshop participants— Drop-in observers & helpers welcome.

DRAWING MARATHON EXTRAVAGANZA

2009-10-29T18:35:00.000-04:00

DRAWING MARATHON EXTRAVAGANZA – 2 Day Intensive Workshop:

BIG DRAW STUDIO, 613 US-41, Ruskin
October 23 & 24 , Friday & Saturday, 10 am – 5pm each day
Visiting Artist: Marjorie Greene

Materials & Model Fee - $70
Sign-Up begins September 7, Limit 16
Contact: Bmarsh3@tampabay.rr.com or 813.641.8635
Registration will be complete when payment is made.
SouthShore Arts Council

Commit yourself to a 2 day drawing marathon extravaganza. This intense all day activity is open to all students interested in increasing their understanding and perception of the visual world. Participants will work in a large studio with a massive set-up and live clothed models. Projects will be executed in charcoal on large 4'x5' paper. This 2day immersion in drawing will culminate in an informal critique and exhibit. What to bring, directions, & additional info will be provided upon registration. For more info on the workshop experience: greene.marjorie@spcollege.edu

MOLAS – Drawings in Cloth -Workshop

2009-10-29T03:22:00.000-04:00

MOLAS – Drawings in Cloth -Workshop
BIG DRAW STUDIO, 613 US-41, Ruskin
October 10th, 2pm - 5pm Ages Teens 13+ & Adult
Visiting Artist: Sheryl Haler

Free, Materials Provided
Sign-up begins Sept 15th, Ruskin Branch Library
One Dickman Dr SE, or 813.273.3652
SouthShore Arts Council

MOLAS are: “A movable feast of walking pictures…” the symbolic language of earthbound man . . . “The sun-drenched families of red, orange, and yellow which . . . reflect the spoken and unspoken history of the mythic past and inventive present.”-MOLAS Folk Art of the Cuna Indians

In the spirit of the Kuna Indians of the San Blas Islands, explore the process of drawing bold designs with layers of cloth and simple stitched thread to speak of local mythology, extended family and contemporary life. Create images of nature in everyday life, images conjured from dreams, fantasies and pure imagination … or contemporary comics, trademarks, labels and advertisements. Bring scissors and thimble, if you have them.

BETWEEN LINES & LAYERS –Workshop

2009-10-28T22:55:00.008-04:00

BETWEEN LINES & LAYERS –Workshop
Creating digital montage with traditional media
DIGITAL COMPUTER LAB/STUDIO at Southshore Regional Library
3-Session Workshop, Mondays, Oct 19, Oct 26, Nov 2; 6:30-8:30pm;
Adults, Teens 15+--All Levels
Visiting Artist: Dolores Coe

Free, Materials Provided
Sign-up begins Sept 15th, Ruskin Branch Library
One Dickman Dr SE, or 813.273.3652

Jump into a hands-on introductory workshop in three parts that is focused on integrating drawing, painting, printmaking and photographic processes-- with digital media using Adobe PhotoShop/Elements. We will begin with a basic introduction to PhotoShop as a medium as well as a tool—and an ultimate collage machine. Then we’ll move to explore a range of digital processes and exploratory approaches to creating montage compositions, ending with a printed piece.

Experiment with compositions that may become works in digital form, or the basis of studies to develop in other media. Bring a sketchbook to start—a small drawing or drawing fragment, if you have it—and we’ll gather our sources along the way.

EXTREME PERSPECTIVES: Drawing for the BigDome Workshop

2009-10-28T18:41:00.001-04:00

EXTREME PERSPECTIVES: Drawing for the BigDome -Workshop

Meets at Bishop Planetarium/ South Florida Museum
201 10th Street West | Bradenton Florida 34205
Saturday, October 24, 3:30-6:30pm,
Adults, Teens 15+
Visiting Artists: Claudia Cumbie-Jones & Lance Ford Jones

FREE: Reserve Space through Ruskin Branch Library
One Dickman Dr SE, or Phone 813.273.3652 OR by Email: info@bigdrawruskin.org
Sponsored by SouthShore Arts Council & Bishop Planetarium

www.southfloridamuseum.org (Directions available)

The ceiling of the state-of-the-art Bishop Planetarium is your canvas

This workshop is for anyone interested in how drawing can intersect with New Media outlets such as full Dome (google it!) or just anyone who enjoys pushing the boundaries of perspective drawing. We will meet in the state-of-the-art Bishop Planetarium at the South Florida Museum, in Bradenton. Exploring perspective beyond the traditional one, two, and three-point techniques, we will survey “distorted” drawings (anamorphic projection, distorted grid, fisheye, etc) and focus on fisheye distortion for full Dome projection. There will be time for workshop participants to create images which we will then process and project onto the planetarium dome. No experience necessary!

Participants will work with traditional drawing media; Basic materials will be provided. Bring your sketchbook, we will provide scanning capabilities to get your drawings up on the dome. (You may also bring your own laptop, Mac or PC, as long as it has a USB port—if you would like to work digitally.)

BETWEEN LINES & LAYERS –

2009-10-28T10:43:00.008-04:00

BETWEEN LINES & LAYERS –

Creating digital montage with traditional media –A Workshop in 3 sessions
DIGITAL COMPUTER LAB/STUDIO***
at Southshore Regional Library
Mondays, October 12, 19, 26; 6:30-8:30pm;
Adult, All Levels
Visiting Artist: Dolores Coe

Free, Materials Provided
Sign-up begins Sept 15th, Ruskin Branch Library
One Dickman Dr SE, or 813.273.3652

Jump into a hands-on introductory workshop in three parts that is focused on integrating drawing, painting, printmaking and photographic processes-- with digital media using Adobe PhotoShop/Elements. We will begin with a basic introduction to PhotoShop as a medium as well as a tool—and ultimate collage' machine-- and move to explore a broad range of digital processes and exploratory approaches to creating montage compositions.

Participants will create montage piece/s based on individual direction and choice of imagery. These may become finished works--or studies and source material to pursue in other media. Bring sketchbook to start--and a drawing element, if you have it. We'll be gathering source material along the way.

“mixed-messages”: drawing and mixing information –Workshop

2009-10-27T18:13:00.001-04:00

“mixed-messages”: drawing and mixing information –Workshop

BIG DRAW STUDIO, 613 US-41, Ruskin
Wednesday, October 14th, 6-9pm
Adults 18+, Artists of all Levels, Arts Educators

Visiting Artist: Robert Farber

Free - Shared Materials Provided
Sign-up begins Sept 15th, Ruskin Branch Library
One Dickman Dr SE, or 813.273.3652
SPONSORED BY TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART

Participants will be working to create drawing(s) that combine disparate images, information and materials that have a meaningful significance to the individual artist. The workshop will explore the formal and conceptual properties necessary for constructing an informational drawing.

What To bring: **digital images printed on Matte paper.
If you have your own: Artist Brushes: a variety of Sizes, Pencils/Pens/ Scissors, Matt Knife/Utility Knife, Ruler, Needle/Thread, Small hair dryer to speed-up the drying time, if you have one

WORKSHOP PROVIDES the drawing paper, and all other art materials to be used. An assortment of the above will be available to share as well.

Collage Elements: Bring ANY material(s) you respond to for possible inclusion in your work. i.e. photographic images, newspaper/magazine clippings, Xerox images, text, written letters etc. Recommended: Other stuff you might consider bringing to be used or deconstructed: Stencils, rubber stamps, dress patterns, wallpaper samples etc .Large Format Books: Photography/Art/History etc./Children’s Books/Old/Vintage Books/ Textbooks/ Atlases/Maps/Novels/Dictionaries/Journals/Accounting Ledgers

THE ARTIST’S BOOK- Making Your Sketchbook/Journal

2009-10-08T02:31:00.000-04:00

THE ARTIST’S BOOK- Making Your Sketchbook/Journal
(The book and what to do with it!) Workshop
BIG DRAW STUDIO, 613 US-41, Ruskin
October 3rd, 9:30am-12:30, Ages 15 - 105
Visiting Artist: Patrick Lindhardt

Free, Materials Provided
Sign-up begins Sept 15th, Ruskin Branch Library
One Dickman Dr SE, or 813.273.3652
SouthShore Arts Council

Make you own traditional book and book cover in this workshop that introduces basic construction techniques in bookmaking and guides participants through the process of creating one book structure. End with a sketchbook to use, ideas for what to do with it, and tips for other book forms and structures to explore. Concentration in this workshop on Japanese Stab Binding.

TOUCH & TRACE DRAWING - Workshop

2009-10-07T02:34:00.000-04:00

TOUCH & TRACE DRAWING - Workshop
BIG DRAW STUDIO, 613 US-41, Ruskin
October 7th, 6-9pm, Teen-Adult. All Levels
Visiting Artist: Neverne Covington

Free, Materials Provided
Sign-up begins Sept 15th, Ruskin Branch Library
One Dickman Dr SE, or 813.273.3652
SouthShore Arts Council

This workshop explores two direct drawing processes through which anyone can experience imagery coming alive on the page.

Touch Drawing is a simple yet profound process where the fingers take the place of pen or brush. Paper is placed over a freshly painted surface. Wherever it is touched, an imprint is made on the backside. Impulses from within take form on paper through the movement of the fingertips on the page.
Trace Monotype is a very direct drawing & printmaking technique that uses a stylus of some kind on paper that is placed on an inked surface. A sequence of many images can be generated through each process from spontaneous and/or premeditated impulses.

POETRY APPRECIATION & WRITING WORKSHOP

2009-10-05T22:28:00.005-04:00

Poetry Appreciation & Writing Workshop - SSAC Member Led Program

Sunday, Oct 11 & Oct 18

2:00 - 4:00 pm
Adults & teens (ages 15 & up)

Come spend the afternoon with published poet and scholar Melanie Hubbard as she leads you through encounters with poetry-- others' as well as your own! Learn to love the process of reading a poem, learn what to look for or ask questions about, and learn a few tools for writing your own poems. Open to all adults and mature teens. Bring paper and writing implement.

THE BIG PICTURE PARTY

2009-10-03T02:30:00.003-04:00

THE BIG BOOK PICTURE PARTY
Saturday, Oct 3rd , 1 – 2:30pm
Adult & Children, ages 5-11, Limit 50 people
Southshore Regional Library Children’s Room

Free, Reservation sign-up – SouthShore Regional Library Community Room
Sponsored by Southshore & Ruskin Libraries with Crawford Art Studio

& Friends of the Southshore Library

Celebrate picture books and learn through drawing. Each family member will illustrate and make their own picture book. Guest illustrator Margit Redlawsk will also draw illustrations for storybooks as they are read aloud. We’ll celebrate our own picture book creations with party refreshments.

CHILL COTT STUDIO TOUR- UNIQUE FURNITURE DESIGN

2009-09-20T11:22:00.003-04:00

Chill Cott Studio Tour - SSAC Member Sponsored Program

October 27, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ever wonder how beautiful furniture is created? Join us for this studio discovery tour with master designers and builders; Free

Richard and Diego will show and explain how they fuse the function and design into each piece of furniture as they start with natures most beautiful elements and create functional art. Studio tour will include the process from the design to prototype.

Schedule:

10:00 - Arrive at 417 14th Ave. S. E., Ruskin, FL 33570

11:30- leave studio and head to gallery

11:45- Arrive at South Shore Gallery, 447 Apollo Beach Blvd., Apollo Beach, FL 33572 to see the finished product.

Please call Beth at South Shore Gallery to reserve your spot for this exciting tour. 813-6450483

SSAC Member-Led: BEGINNERS ADULT FIGURE DRAWING

2009-09-15T09:59:00.002-04:00

BEGINNERS ADULT FIGURE DRAWING

October 14 and 28

Time: 10:00 am - Noon

Ages: 15 - 105

SSAC Member: Helen Solomon

Event is at The Big Draw Studio, 613 US-41, Ruskin

Learn figures and faces from magazine, how to measure, draw, and color skin tones.

Materials:

• Sketch/ Drawing book: Strathmore 12x18 NOT smaller then 11x14 .

• Graphite pencil

• Ruler

• Eraser

• A box of 12 color pencils... makes sure you have a range of colors, not for LANDSCAPE.

BIG DRAW POSTER EVENT

2009-09-03T13:23:00.012-04:00

BIGDRAW POSTER EVENT

Begins now – October 19th (Entry Deadline)

Open to All Ages

Sponsored by SouthShore Community Justice Center

On theme: Communicate…Bridge Differences

Recognition Awards will be given in 3 age groups:

Children 1-10 years Youth 11-17 years Adult 18+ years

Sponsored by SouthShore Community Justice Center

On its 10th Anniversary *1999-2009

Size: 11 X 17 inches; digital designs file may be submitted on disk, 300dpi

Media: Any media may be used. The design must use drawing in some way.

Text: Theme text must be used in poster

Entry forms: Available at SCJC office; e-mail: applegs@fljud13.org, or below

Deadline: 5:00p.m., October 19, 2009

Submit your poster with entry form to Libraries and Chambers of Commerce in Apollo Beach, Riverview and Ruskin or to SouthShore Community Justice Center, 410 – 30th Street S. E., 110, Ruskin, FL. Questions? Call: 672-7442

Value of Prizes (may be gift cards): 1st - $75; 2nd - $50; 3rd - $25; Honorable Mention - various

The SouthShore Community Justice Center (SCJC) promotes mediation as a way to settle disputes. The SCJC is hosting the Poster Event to encourage all ages to use creativity and collaboration in resolving conflicts at home, school and work.

Downloadable Poster Flyer

Downloadable Entry Form

BIGDRAW After School – VSA-Arts Artist Residency

2009-09-02T21:28:00.002-04:00

BIGDRAW After School – Artist Residency
September 10 – October

VSA arts of Florida hosts BIGDRAW- After School at Wimauma Acadamy RCMA. The six week artist residency will provide an after school arts program with a range of media and experiences for elementary school children.

VSA arts of Florida is a state affiliate of VSA arts, an international non profit organization dedicated to artistic excellence and to providing educational opportunities through the arts for children, youth and adults with disabilities--and encourages literacy and learning through the arts. vsafl.org

BIG DRAW & DRAW-OUT @ Sun City Center Art Club

2009-09-01T13:54:00.015-04:00

BIGDRAW & DRAW-OUT @ Sun City Center Art Club

September 14 – October 11

The sun City Center Art Club hosts BIGDRAW with a full series of free drawing classes in Sept. and Oct. taught by the Art Club teachers for club membership. There will be a BIG DRAW-OUT at the membership meeting on the 3rd Monday in Sept. An exhibition of all drawings produced from classes and at the DRAW OUT will be held on Oct. 11th, 3-6pm in the Art Room to celebrate THE BIG DRAW. Drawing Class Info – (PDF)

THE BIG DRAW-OUT Exhibition , October 11th is free & open to the public.

Making Space/Drawing Air...Workshop

2009-08-27T01:26:00.002-04:00

Making Space/Drawing Air...Workshop

Big Draw Studio, 613 US-41, Ruskin, FL
Wednesday, October 28, 6-9pm
Adults & Teens
Visiting Artist: Bruce Marsh

Free, Materials Provided
Sign-up begins Sept. 15, Ruskin Branch Library
One Dickman Dr. SE, Ruskin, FL
(813) 273-3652

Using line and shape to explore means of opening space in the flat page. We'll consider the clues to space we all use in every day life, and how they can be translated into drawing. We'll explore a wide range of possibilities; including overlap, relative size, light and dark, pattern and texture, and focus.

We will use both charcoal and collage, in an exploratory and trial and error and 'painterly' fashion, to make drawings which invoke some sense of spatialty or openess or recession or... space. It is so familiar, and so very difficult to define. You should come away much more aware of the process of seeing, and of how you decode the complex spaces around you with such ease and accuracy!

LIFE DRAWING

2009-08-26T18:48:00.004-04:00

LIFE DRAWING

The Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33701
Saturdays, 9:30-Noon and 1-3:30pm

Morning: long pose 1st Saturday, 2 longer poses 3rd Saturday, Afternoon: 1 long pose

$5 members, $6 non-members

Open to anyone, no obligation
www.theartscenter.org , 727/822-7872

(Numerous and various 6-week figure sculpture and drawing classes are also available, but they require preregistration.)

LIFE DRAWING

2009-08-26T18:47:00.001-04:00

LIFE DRAWING

Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave., S, St. Petersburg,
Ransom Art Building, 2nd floor, Art Dept. 727/867-1166
7-9:30 p.m., Thursdays
$5, open to anyone, no obligation/pre-registration
Long pose 1st Thursday of the month
For more information call Rebecca Skelton 727/449-5146

YOU DRAW - Workshop

2009-08-26T18:42:00.001-04:00

YOU DRAW - Workshop

BIG DRAW STUDIO, 613 US-41, Ruskin
Sunday, October 25, 1:30– 4:30pm
Adults/Teens
Visiting Artist: Maria Emilia

Free, Shared Materials Provided
Sign-up begins Sept 15, Ruskin Branch Library
One Dickman Dr SE, or 813.273.3652
Sponsored by SouthShore Arts Council

Drawing is individual, like a signature. It is the hands’ simplest and most elegant revelation of the artist’s vision. No one drawing is the same as another. No one vision is exactly alike. Everyone can draw. In this workshop the instructor will lead the artists through several simple activities guaranteed to deliver a uniquely personal drawing. The goal is to abandon all expectations and confidently proceed to make your mark.

EXPLORING THE DRAWING CAPABILITIES OF PHOTOSHOP - Workshop

2009-08-26T18:39:00.003-04:00

EXPLORING THE DRAWING CAPABILITIES OF PHOTOSHOP

Workshop @ Digital Computer Lab/Studio, Southshore Regional Library
Saturday, October 24, 1 – 4:30pm
Teens 14 Up – Adults
Visiting Artist: Christopher Weeks

Free, Materials Provided
Sign-up begins Sept 15, Ruskin Branch Library (Not Southshore Library)
One Dickman Dr SE, or 813.273.3652
Sponsored by John Crawford Art Education Studio /Friends of the Southshore Regional Library

This workshop is intended to introduce students to basic drawing capabilities of Photoshop, including introductions to digital drawing, colorization/manipulation of scanned lineart and Rotoscoping (drawing over photographic imagery). Participants will compose an experimental image.

Suggested materials: digital file of scanned photo or line drawing (JPEG or TIFF format, preferably 8x10 at 300dpi, if possible), OR photo or line drawing to be scanned. USB Flashdrive, if you have one…

PASTEL STREET PAINTING - Workshop

2009-08-26T18:38:00.006-04:00

PASTEL STREET PAINTING - Workshop

Meet at BIG DRAW STUDIO, 613 US-41, Ruskin
Saturday, October 24, 9am – noon
Open to school-age children, teens, adults- however,
children under 15 yrs. must register& attend with someone older
Visiting Artist: Cory Wright

Free, Materials Provided
Sign-up begins Sept 15, Ruskin Branch Library
One Dickman Dr SE, or 813.273.3652
Sponsored by Ruskin Community Development Foundation

Sure, you can talk the talk… but can you CHALK the WALK? Absolutely! Join local artist Cory Wright to learn about the time honored tradition of Italian Street Painting- with chalk as the medium and the pavement as the canvas. Cory will explain various techniques for working with pastels and provide valuable tips, as well as give a short presentation of Street Painting examples. Then as individuals or small groups you will have the opportunity to create your own sidewalk masterpiece! We’ll spend most of our time outside on our hands and knees so bring a hat and plenty of sunscreen! Also, you are highly encouraged to bring a picture of the image you wish to enlarge and recreate on the pavement, either a masterpiece reproduction or original artwork. Each participant will have a large taped off area to create in!

OZ REVISITED (or the book of invented memory) – Workshop

2009-08-26T18:34:00.002-04:00

OZ REVISITED (or the book of invented memory) – Workshop

Digital Computer Lab/Studio, Southshore Regional Library**
2-Session Workshop; Wednesdays, October 21 & 28, 6:30 – 8:00pm
Teens & Adults
Visiting Artist: Dee Hood

Free, Shared Materials Provided
Sign-up begins Sept 15, Ruskin Branch Library
One Dickman Dr SE, or 813.273.3652
Sponsored by SouthShore Arts Council

This is your opportunity to create or at least embellish a few memories! Using photoshop we will scan old photos that you bring in and collage them into new environments. You may want to add some drawing or digital painting to these as well. In the end all participants will choose their best memory and contribute that page to our book- each person will receive one copy of the completed book.

To bring with you:
*old photos - people, places, animals, etc.
* paperback book that can be cut up or written in. We will use lines of text from these books to add to our memories.
*clip art or drawings (no larger than 8.5 x11) if you have and wish touse
*** optional- if you have a jump drive or thumb drive please bring it with you - you can also pre-scan images and bring them in on your jump drive)

COLLAGE TO DRAWING / Process and Concept - Workshop

2009-08-26T18:26:00.001-04:00

COLLAGE TO DRAWING / Process and Concept - Workshop

BIG DRAW STUDIO, 613 US-41, Ruskin
Wednesday, October 21, 6 – 9pm
Adults, Recommended for Arts Educators
Visiting Artist: Josette Urso

Free, Shared Materials Provided
Sign-up begins Sept 15, Ruskin Branch Library
One Dickman Dr SE, or 813.273.3652
Sponsored by TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART

This workshop takes a lively approach to exploring the interrelationship between collage and drawing. Students will use Collage as a means of sketching and as a springboard for ideas in Drawing. Work will begin simply, becoming progressively more complex as students are urged to push the limits of the mediums and their ideas. As the work done in one medium assists and influences one's vision in the other, the collaboration between process and concept will encourage the production of less planned and more unexpected images.

To bring: Good quality scissors (very important!),
Stencil / Collage Material: Thin cardboard that can easily be cut with scissors (cereal boxes and other food packaging boxes will work), plus a small assortment of brown paper bags, newspapers, telephone book pages, magazines and other monochrome found paper

INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP FOR TEACHERS – Workshop

2009-08-26T18:23:00.002-04:00

INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP FOR TEACHERS – Workshop

Digital Computer Lab/Studio, Southshore Regional Library**
Saturday, October 17th, 1pm – 4pm
Visiting Artist: Claudia Cumbie-Jones

Free, Materials Provided
Sign-up begins Sept 15, Ruskin Branch Library
One Dickman Dr SE, or 813.273.3652
Sponsored by Ringling College of Art & Design

This workshop is for teachers who are interested in incorporating Photoshop into their drawing and design classes. No prior experience is necessary. In addition to basic introductory skills, we will cover strategies for designing class exercises and show examples of possible class projects. Participants who wish to work with traditional media or photography are welcome to do so; bring your sketchbook, drawings or photos to scan.

SCRATCHING THE SURFACE- Workshop

2009-08-26T18:20:00.001-04:00

SCRATCHING THE SURFACE- Workshop

BIG DRAW STUDIO, 613 US-41, Ruskin
Saturday, October 17th, 2 – 5pm
Teens & Adults
Visiting Artist: Edgar Sanchez Cumbas

Free, Materials Provided
Sign-up begins Sept 15, Ruskin Branch Library
One Dickman Dr SE, or 813.273.3652
Sponsored by SouthShore Arts Council

This workshop focuses on materials, technique and processes and exploring the creation of surfaces for dry and wet mediums for drawing (and painting) on wood panel. The first half of the workshop will be an introduction to surface preparation. The second half will be experimentation with drawing techniques on the surfaces with a variety of wet and dry media.

DRAWING WITH MIND

2009-08-26T18:19:00.001-04:00

DRAWING WITH MIND

BIG DRAW STUDIO, 613 US-41, Ruskin – Workshop
Saturday, October 17th, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Adults & Art Students 15+
Visiting Artist: Kirk Wang, Eckerd College

Free, Materials Provided
Sign-up begins Sept 15, Ruskin Branch Library
One Dickman Dr SE, or 813.273.3652
Sponsored by SouthShore Arts Council

Explore traditional concepts of simplicity and using mind in Chinese art forms and approaches. The workshop will include demos and hands-on practice of traditional forms that present ways of seeing nature that use mind and heart to understand its essence, and then move to observation. These approaches will then be applied to individual drawings---taking traditional forms into contemporary expressions. Traditional materials of mo-shui (Chinese) or sumi (Japanese) inks and bamboo brushes will be demonstrated and used in this session.

Creative! MiraBay!

2009-08-26T18:17:00.001-04:00

Creative! MiraBay!

October 17th 2:00pm-6:00pm
Hosted by Newland Communities at the MiraBay Welcome Center
Open to everyone, resident and non-residents

Featured community open event

There will be displays, performances and demonstrations of a variety of performance and exhibition art; including acrylics, dance, textile art and more; also, light refreshments!
Stay tuned for schedule.

SSAC Workshop: DRAWING WITH YOUR SEWING MACHINE

2009-08-26T18:16:00.005-04:00

SSAC SessionWorkshop: DRAWING WITH YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Presented by Nina Tatlock
October 15, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Free, To reserve space:: tatlock@verizon.net or 813-649-1371

SSAC MEMBER SPONSORED SESSION

For those of you who own sewing machines, this is a chance to come and play using your machine as a drawing tool. We will be working with free motion sewing, where the feed dogs are lowered or covered to allow free movement with the sewing machine needle. Join us for sewing machine play time.

Supply List: Sewing machine with free motion capability (can drop or cover feed dogs). Please bring along your sewing machine manual, and your free motion or darning foot if you have one. Bring what you can or have, there will be some supplies available, but Sewing Machines WILL NOT be supplied.

Other sewing items you can bring are: A small selection of fabric and threads; heavy fabrics such as denim & upholstery fabric work well when starting out with this type of machine play. Scissors: An embroidery hoop, if you have one; Stabilizer, such as Stitch N Tear

YOUTH CLUB- DRAWING-IN-MOTION

2009-08-26T03:13:00.007-04:00

YOUTH CLUB- DRAWING-IN-MOTION
BIG DRAW STUDIO 613 US-41, Ruskin
Thursdays, 6:00-7:30pm, October 8, 15, 22,29
Ages 12-18, Free, Materials Provided
Instructor Team: D Coe, B Marsh, P Smith

Dip into a range of drawing-into-motion experiences as we explore simple but effective processes to animate our drawings. Work with flip books and experiment with drawing and stop-motion effects and animation. We’ll draw and create short video sequences using simple software. Enough to get you going on your own projects!

BIGDRAW - DRAW-A-THONS

2009-08-26T02:59:00.004-04:00

BIGDRAW - DRAW-A-THONS
BIG DRAW STUDIO 613 US-41, Ruskin
Tuesdays, 4:00-5:30pm; October 6, 13, 20, 27
Ages 10-12, Free, Materials Provided
Instructor: Laurie Burhop

Sign-up begins Sept 15, Ruskin Branch Library
Walk-Ins if space available
One Dickman Dr SE, or 813.273.3652
Sponsored by SSAC

Join us in the studio for afternoon drawing sessions! Experiment with different ways to draw and new techniques to try out. Start your sketchbook—and have

KIDS’ BIG DRAW – DRAWING CLUB

2009-08-26T02:58:00.003-04:00

KIDS’ BIG DRAW – DRAWING CLUB
BIG DRAW STUDIO, 613 US-41, Ruskin
Mondays, 4 – 5:30pm, October 5, 12, 19, 26
Ages 6-9, Free, Materials Provided
Instructor: Margit Redlawsk

Sign-up begins Sept 15, Ruskin Branch Library
Walk-Ins if space available
One Dickman Dr SE, or 813.273.3652
Sponsor by SSAC

Come join the fun as we explore different ways to draw and new things to make our drawings with. Meet guest artists. Start your own sketchbook. Becoming a drawing maniac! (Which is a good thing!)

BEGINNING DRAWING – 4 session Mini-Class

2009-08-26T02:56:00.003-04:00

BEGINNING DRAWING – 4 session Mini-Class
BIG DRAW STUDIO, 613 US-41, Ruskin
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8: 30pm , October 6, 13, 20, 27

Teens - Adult
Instructor: Ariel Barron-Robbins http://www.arielbaron-robbins.com

Free, Materials Provided
Sign-up begins Sept 15, Ruskin Branch Library
One Dickman Dr SE, or 813.273.3652
USF College of Visual & Performing Arts

This four session mini-course, presented by the University of South Florida’s School of Art and Art History, is a condensed introduction to the beginning concepts and processes of drawing and studio practice. Teen and adult beginners.

DRAW TO SEE – BEGINNING DRAWING

2009-08-26T02:55:00.003-04:00

DRAW TO SEE – BEGINNING DRAWING
BIG DRAW STUDIO, 613 US-41, Ruskin
Mondays, 10am-noon, Octber 5, 12, 19, 26
Adult, Beginners or Refreshing Skills
Instructor: Bruce Marsh

Free, Materials Provided
Sign-up begins Sept 15, Ruskin Branch Library
One Dickman Dr SE, or 813.273.3652

This series is a short introduction to the basics of seeing and drawing –and seeing differently—that form the basis for drawing from observation. Each class is a short workshop in exploring a different idea, process and technique. Here's a jump-start for the total beginner and an extension for those with some experience

SSAC Workshop: "Pre-Click" your way to "Minds-eye" Images

2009-08-25T09:30:00.000-04:00

SSAC MEMBER-Led SESSION:

Workshop: “PRE-CLICK” YOUR WAY TO “MIND’S EYE” IMAGES – Part 1

Presented by Joel Rosenberg

Tuesday, October 13, 10am–12pm, Part 1

Tuesday, October 20, 10am-12pm, Part 2

BIG DRAW STUDIO, 613 US-41, Ruskin

Free, To reserve space: imagesbyjoel@tampabay.rr.com

Class 1 Objective: To know your Camera settings to enable us to capture GREAT Images

What We'll Learn:

1. Setting the AF, Metering, and Drive Modes

2. Advanced Operations-

a. Basic Zone modes

b. Creative Zone modes

3. Taking at least 1 Image using what techniques we learned

What to Bring to Class:

1. Your Camera(s)...Charged, along w/your memory card

2. A "short-list" of Questions that hopefully I can answer that pertain to our Class Objective!

3. Materials to take notes

Class 2 - "Review and results of Information from Class 1

Class 2 Objective: Have fun with our Results!

What to Bring to Class:

1. Your Camera, your Memory Card w/your Captured Images

2. A Happy Face!

3. A few Cookies to SHARE (this is OPTIONAL!)

4. I will Bring my Laptop so we can review the Images & "admire our New Skills!"

THURSDAY NIGHT DRAW - Open Session

2009-08-25T03:14:00.002-04:00

THURSDAY NIGHT DRAW - Open Session
BIG DRAW STUDIO, 613 US-41, Ruskin
Thursdays, 7:00-9:30pm, All experience levels
Sponsored by SSAC

Open drawing sessions for anyone interested in drawing with a group. Any media, except no solvent based materials please. There will be a monitor, but there will be no formal instruction. Set-up includes draped model in environment.
Discussion encouraged.

SSAC Workshop: BEGINNERS ADULT FIGURE DRAWING

2009-08-22T10:02:00.000-04:00

BEGINNERS ADULT FIGURE DRAWING

October 14 and 28

Time: 10:00 am - Noon

Ages: 15 - 105

SSAC Member: Helen Solomon

Event is at The Big Draw Studio, 613 US-41, Ruskin

Learn figures and faces from magazine, how to measure, draw, and color skin tones.

Materials:

• Sketch/ Drawing book: Strathmore 12x18 NOT smaller then 11x14 .

• Graphite pencil

• Ruler

• Eraser

• A box of 12 color pencils... makes sure you have a range of colors, not for LANDSCAPE.

CHALK THIS ONE UP TO CHILDHOOD - Hosted Event

2009-08-20T22:18:00.001-04:00

CHALK THIS ONE UP TO CHILDHOOD – Hosted Event
Ruskin Community Market (Across from Post Office)
Saturday, Oct 24, 8am- noon – Drop in anytime
Sponsored by Camp Bayou

Kids (and even adults who still connect with their inner-child) can make their mark on the pavement under the Camp Bayou tent during the Seasonal Opening of the Ruskin Community Market. Chalk will be provided as well as some natural objects as starters to get the creativity flowing, or bring your own vision of nature to create your masterpiece. Drop in to draw anytime!