Workshops

Add inspiration to your life, join us for a workshop

LORI BARKER'S WORKSHOPS: call 860-491-3514

Junk Drawer Art (recycling into art)

Is there art in your junk drawers? Start cleaning them out and discover how to transform your trash into a creative work of art.

What I found in (only one of my many junk drawers)

christmas tree bulbs, fuses, paperclips, magnets, instructions from unknown items

chalk, broken pens, broken necklace, elastics, keys and 'I have no idea what this is' items

workshop 2 hrs. fee $45

(includes materials other than your wonderful trash)

Collage: Assemblages from the Heart

Collage workshops are usually 3 hours. The student brings photos, paper scraps and other favored objects. Lori supplies fine papers, wax, clay and a studio full of  unique materials. Learn collage techniques using many design elements and techniques.

2 hrs. $45

                                                         

Fabric Collage Experimentations

This fabric class is for any fabric addict, collage artist, quilter or a person who likes to experiment with all types of materials. Some of the things you’ll learn are freestyle machine stitching, coloring and printing fabric, but many classes end up inventing new methods due to the participants’ curiosities or newly discovered materials. all classes are 3 hours   $60

Imaginative Photo Alteration

This class introduces students to altering photographs

through experimentation.

Instruction focuses on exploring techniques using

household products, crayons, inks, and tools.

Workshop time is spent discovering ways to ‘destroy’ photos and then

bring them back to life through the student's imagination.

2 hours $40

A NEW SPIN ON YOUR VISIONS,

POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS IN VISUAL FORM

It's easy to lose sight of the things you set forward to embark on,

as regular life gets busy. A vision board can help you to focus.

This workshop helps you simplify your visions into 12 sections stemming from one word.

Bring: any magazines, photocopies, and scissors. (All optional)

Cost: $30

(other workshops by Lori available)

Gelatine Plate Printmaking

Many of us experience an inner judge criticizing our artistic attempts. With the ease of printing from a gelatine plate you will be amazed at the designs and color overlays that can be created. We will print on all types of paper or fabric.  

This workshop gives a student a jump-start on freeing the artist inside. 2 hours $45    

Classes with Ernie Barker:

RELIEF CARVING 101 with Ernie Barker: Sundays

Relief carving is a wonderful introduction to working your ideas into

wood. We will cover the basics of tools and how I find they work best; woods

and what to expect from them and idea development for relief work.

Bring an idea and what ever carving tools you wish; some tools will be

available. A slab of 10 X 14 pine will be provided.

3 sessions (1 1/2 hrs each) $90.00 may be ongoing.

Drawing classes “I can’t draw a straight line.”

Weekdays or weekend availability

“Well, neither can I.”  but let’s learn to draw!

Loosely based on Betty Edward’s “Drawing on the Right Side of the

Brain”, Ernie Barker will help you unleash your abilities and discover

the skills you've kept hidden away.

For over thirty years Ernie has guided students from elementary school

age to seniors in assisted living facilities, improve and free their drawing skills.

Three Sessions; $80.00 (1 1/2 hrs each) plus $6 materials

call us to register   860-491-3514

THE

"earth"

WITHOUT

"art'

IS

JUST

"eh"

sign up by calling  860-491-3514

(all classes must be paid in full 1 week before class)