September 24, 2006 - January 7, 2007

Related Programs - Classes & Workshops

Lectures, programs, and adult studio classes in conjunction with REMBRANDT AND THE GOLDEN AGE OF DUTCH ART: Treasures from the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam are sponsored by a grant from the Reynolds & Reynolds Company Foundation.

Adult Studio Classes

Sundays, October 15 – November 5, 1:00 -3:30 p.m.

Traditional Intaglio Printmaking for Beginners
Instructor: Kristen Markling

Create copper printing plates using the old techniques of the Golden Age of Dutch Art. Become familiar with terms like acid biting, aquatint, dry point and more. Fees: $ 75 members, $85 non-members. Participants provide materials.

Saturdays, September 23 – November 18, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(No class on September 30)

Oil Painting: The Portrait
Instructor: Greg Dearth

Rembrandt was a master of the portrait. Learn to paint the human face with the same realism in this oil painting course. Proportion, color-mixing, proper brush choice and canvas tinting will be discussed. Learn how to create a successful story with lighting, settings and props. Work from a live model during class, but the instructor will also address techniques for working from your own photographs. Fees: $130 members, $145 non-members.Materials: Canvas is supplied. Participants provide all other materials.

Dutch World Weekend Workshops

November 4 and 5

Lacemaking (ages 13 and up)
Instructor: Thomas Nealeigh

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Learn to create traditional bobbin lace with linen thread and one dozen wooden bobbins. Enjoy a discussion of the history of lace as you learn this traditional art.Fees: $70 members, $80 non-members. Materials: One dozen wooden bobbins and linen thread. All other materials provided.

November 11 and 12,

Classic Bookbinding with Leather and Copper (ages 13 and up)
Instructor: Bill Felker

1:00 -3:30 p.m.

Make a leather and copper journal from scratch using old-world techniques like the masters. Learn how to decorate leather and copper, make case binding, ribbons, cords, and more. Fees: $70 members, $80 for non-members. All materials provided.

Saturdays, October 21 – November 11,

Non-Toxic Printmaking (ages 13-17)
Instructor: Erin Holscher

1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Learn how Rembrandt and his contemporaries created prints or multiple images from one plate, using intaglio printmaking techniques. Basic techniques in dry point and line etching will be demonstrated with an emphasis on environmentally friendly processes. Create a series of your own prints on the press! Fees: $65 members, $75 non-members. All materials provided.

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