Rehab for me

Well, it's rehab for me. I'm falling apart. I haven't been able to post because I can't sit at the computer. My iron level has fallen back down to 6 which is not horrible, but since I know it will only get worse, I'm going to a new hemotologist in Macon, Dr. Denton. More tests, are to come in so I sit and wait on that. But, that's not why I can't sit at the computer. I fell on the same knee I had the broken patella two years ago and have been having fits with it. I thought I was going to be okay, but as the days wore on, I decided to get some help. I went to a bone surgeon in Griffin and the xrays show that my bones look good, so he thinks it's just bursitis. ???? He gave me a shot of corazone last Friday, but the knee is still not good and I can't walk normal. For a couple of days I used a walker and then decided that I might want to try to walk it out. I'm set up to go to rehab and see if they can work out the stiffness and give me some exercises. Needless to say, I'm not painting.



Hope everyone is enjoying the rain we have been having this week. Hopefully I'll be better in a few days and can get back to painting and posting. In the meantime, here is some information about workshops at Art Works in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Sorry this did not get posted sooner, but please contact Art Works and let them know if you are interested in any of these classes or have something you would like to see offered.

Greetings fellow artists,

We promised to let you know when we got our class schedule ready & here it is!! Call the number below for
more information or to register for a class. Stop by and see what we've done to the place. . .we think you'll
be as excited as we are. Please help the art center grow by sharing this email with any friends & family who
may be interested. We look forward to creating with you!!


ART WORKS

134 McDougald St. Pine Mountain, Ga
Ph 706-663-8979

One Day Art Workshops


•’Metal Clay? You Bet!’ (PMC/Art Clay)
Introduction to the Magic, Saturday, October 6, 10 - 3, Fee: $60
Instructor: D. Jackson Quillen , PMC Level 2 Certified

Let Debra introduce you to this malleable metal clay made from reclaimed, micron sized particles of pure silver held together by a non-toxic, cellulose based organic binder. Students can stamp it, mold it, carve into it & more. Add silver paste & silver in a syringe as you create a one of a kind pendant. Fire away the binder with a simple, inexpensive butane torch you may already have at home, & you’ll have a 99.9% fine silver pendant! Max of 8 students, min of 5


•‘Watercolor Crash Courses!’
Callaway Chapel, Sunday, October 14, 2:00-6:00, Fee: $55 includes all supplies
Great Blue Heron, Tuesday, October 30, 9:00-2:00 (one hr for lunch), Fee: $55 includes supplies
Instructor: Brenda Stevens

Brenda has developed a unique & condensed method of teaching. Students can experience the exciting medium of watercolor immediately as no drawing skills are needed. Mix colors and learn the basic techniques of watercolor on an original drawing, created just for this workshop. You will be taught step by step, & in just four hours, you will finish a small painting. You will be amazed! Max of 10 students, min of 4


•Lampworking-the Art of Glass Bead Making
Tuesday, October 30, 9-2, Fee: $70
Wednesday, October 31, 9-2, Fee: $70 (take both days for $125)
Instructor: Jan Hochreiter

In just five hours you’ll learn the basics of melting glass over an open flame while wrapping the glass around a mandrel to create an assortment of unique lampworked beads. Learn to pull stringers and embellish your beads. Later incorporate the beads into a unique necklace, bracelet or earrings. Max of 4 students, min of 3


•‘Mosaic Madness’
Saturday, October 27, 10:00 - 3:00, Fee: $70 supplies furnished
Instructor: Beverly Roberts

Students receive step-by-step, hands-on instruction while creating a mosaic piece of art. Cut & shape colored glass pieces, glue to make your design and grout. Upon completion of this class, participants should be able to apply these same techniques to create mosaic pieces using a variety of materials and surfaces. As time is limited, please bring your lunch or be prepared for a short lunch break (some of the restaurants deliver!). Max of 8 students, min of 3


•’Autumn Leaves & Watercolor’ (bring a small collection of colorful leaves)
Thursday, November 1, 9:00-2:00 (one hr for lunch), Fee: $55 all supplies included
Instructor: Brenda Stevens

Capture the warm, vibrant colors of Autumn. Your instructor will demonstrate a few basic
watercolor techniques and explain guidelines for mixing color. Students select a leaf and with the
instructor’s help, make a small painting of that leaf. Some drawing and painting skills are helpful but not required. All supplies are provided. 9:00 - 11:30, Intro and Demonstration, Exercises in Color and Technique, & Drawing Made Simple, 11:30 - 12:30 Lunch, 12:30 - 2:00 Paint your Leaf. Max of 10 students, min of 5


•’Painting & Stamping’ for Two’
A class allowing parent & child to experience art together.
Saturday, November 3 or 10 , Fee: $40
Instructor: April Dean

Cut out your own stamp or use ours to design two shirts: one for the parent and one for the child. Embellish with paints and markers to create your one of a kind (or two of a kind!) unique shirt. Go with a holiday theme and be the hit of the seasonal get togethers! April has lots of experience with fabric painting; she’s an incredibly talented artist, a patient & attentive teacher. Create a shirt, create a shared memory! Max of 7 ‘teams’ (1 parent/1 child), min of 5
&nbs p; &nbs p; ; •’More of Metal Clay? You Bet!’
Saturday, November 3, 10:00-3:00, Fee: $60
Instructor: D. Jackson Quillen

In this class you will paint a leaf with silver paste, let it dry & repeat the process several times. Then you will attach a bail for hanging & embellish with syringe silver & colorful stones to create a reversible pendant. The leaf burns away leaving the details of the veins on one side, the other side is the one you embellished. Fire away the organic binder and you’ll have a one of a kind, 99.9% fine silver piece of jewelry. Max of 8, min 5


•’Jewelry Re-Design’
Wednesday, November 7, Fee: $50
Instructor: Faith Birkhead

Go through your old jewelry box and find three pieces of jewelry that can be combined to re-create a unique, new piece of jewelry. Example: a lonely earring, a broken string of beads, old chain, etc. Supplies needed for reconstruction will be provided. Bring a friend or your teenager to share in this fun class. Wear your new creation during the holidays & impress your friends! Max of 10, min 5

•’Basic Color Theory’
Tuesday, October 23, Fee:$60 morning, $60 afternoon or $100 for the entire day (intermediate level)
Instructor: Cheryl Mann Hardin (the artist who painted the sunflower mural on our new art center)

9am-noon Focus on color theory of pigments. Learn to identify & mix tints, tones & shades of the various hues in watercolor, oil, acrylic & pastel. Emphasis on achieving more interesting & pleasing compositions by planning color schemes. More advanced students also study color theory of light & how to interpret & represent light in their artwork.

1pm-4 Students will create a small ‘plein air’ painting using the medium of their choice during an outdoor painting session. Location to be announced. Bring your own supplies for this advanced workshop.


Workshops make GREAT GIFTS for the HOLIDAYS & we have gift certificates available!

Comming in January & February

•Stained Glass •Drawing for Beginners
Instructor: Jan Hochreiter Instructor D. Jackson Quillen

•Still Life in Oils , Beginners & up •Jewelry Making
Instructor: Sharon Nelson, AIS Instructor: Faith Birkhead

•Pottery, Hand Building for Beginners •Fused Glass Pendant
Instructor: Faith Birkhead Instructor: Jan Hochreiter