14th Annual “Art at the Lake” Workshop

September 20 – 22, 2019 

“Colour my World Bright

with Anne Kaese

 

Cost:  $175 including classes, an extra mini-workshop, accommodation in the Lodge, and most meals.  Register at Eventbrite.com online.

 COURSE DESCRIPTION

The art of painting is to translate the visual into what you see using color, shapes and space. We get shapes and space – it is color that is hardest to work with.  In this workshop, we will learn our paints, their history, purpose, composition and use.  This weekend will be an exploration of what color is, how to use it, and how we can learn to be more intuitive with the use of color and expressive mark-making.  Learners will be guided through a series of practical applications of color theory including the use of complementary colors, temperature, intensity, key, hue, value, and other color concepts. Emphasis is placed on achieving desired results in composition, manipulation of space and light, form, unity, rhythm, and mood. Expect a little book making of our samples and templates, along with lots of time to really dig into our color exploration.  This course is suitable for artists, watercolorists, calligraphers, scrapbookers, and people who love and want to have more colour in their lives.  Beginners are welcomed. 

Relax, explore, and paint this weekend.  We will be working primarily with watercolor although ink, colored pencils, markers and other techniques may also be used.  This will be a really fun way to try out new techniques. And there is plenty of down time as part of the weekend for relaxing, or not.

Participants will need to bring:  No special supplies are needed for this class.  If you have watercolored before, bring those supplies.  For those with no supplies, a kit can be purchased prior to class that will have all the artist quality materials you will need.  The cost of the kit is $35.  A detailed supply list will be emailed out a month before the classes start. 

 

ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTOR

Anne has been studying and working in watercolor and calligraphy for over 30 years.   Anne Kaese opened her first watercolor, bookmaking and calligraphy studio in 1994.  She offers classes in these 3 mediums in her home studio in a small intimate environment and at community venues in Minnesota and North Dakota.  Her love of the bookarts and enthusiasm for learning and sharing have made her classes popular and ever expanding. 

Her goal with any project is to create a new appreciation of an age old art-form and create an appreciation for art in all its guises.  Art will talk to the soul as much as it does to the eyes, and then it will touch the heart.  For her, the historical perspective of art is fascinating and can be made relevant today even in an age of computers and Photoshop.  The pen and brush continue to make history and art.

 

OUR HOSTS

Northern Pines Camp is a beautiful 90-mile drive from Fargo.  Situated on Fish Hook Lake, it provides a quiet sanctuary of pleasant scenery and sights.  The fall colors should be raging as we head out for 2 nights and 3 days of painting pleasure.  

Most meals are provided.  Friday night, bring a bag supper to enjoy before our first session begins.  Hiking, eagle watching, walks, boating, and lovely scenery will be ours to enjoy – when we are not enjoying the vitality and creativity of you, our hosts, and teacher.   

Accommodation is shared in the remodeled lodge building.  This is not the summer camping from your youth.  No one sleeps on a top bunk.  The beds are comfortable and new.  Each room has its own bathroom with shower.  A large, comfortable gathering space with fireplace and tables for doing crafts and jigsaw puzzles leads to a large kitchen for snacks and personal dietary planning.  Bring your own bedding and towels or rent from the camp for a less hassle option.  For those not wanting to share accommodation (rooms at Northern Pines sleep 2 – 6 people and are assigned based on registration acceptance), there are option in Park Rapids for local hotels or B&B’s.  You can participate in our workshop and enjoy meals with us but pop back to your hotel room for a sleep. 

 We need 12 registrations for this workshop to be held.   Registration fees are not refundable unless we can fill your place with someone from the waiting list.   

What does the fee include

The fee for the weekend includes the following:  Shared accommodation in the Lodge (typically 3 – 4 people per room with a bathroom in each room), all meals on Saturday, a Sunday brunch buffet, and a weekend of classes with Anne.  On Friday night, bring a bag supper to enjoy before our first workshop session begins.  Bring your own lovely bedding, pillow and towels or rent bedding from camp for a $7.50 fee. 

 

 

How to register 

Registration this year is online for reserving your spot.  Payment is online at Eventbrite.  Search for “Art at the Lake” or “Anne Kaese”.  Follow along with updates on Anne Kaese Calligraphy Facebook page.   Click on this link to register:   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-at-the-lake-color-my-world-bright-with-anne-kaese-tickets-55456279224  Questions?  Call Anne at 701-373-5933 or email calligraphy@AnneKaese.com 

Program

Friday, September 21

Afternoon    Arrive and check in; bring a packed supper

5:45 pm        Welcome and introductions in Red Pine

6:15 pm – 8:30 pm     Workshop Session 1

Saturday, September 22

8:00 am        Breakfast 

9:00 am        Workshop Session 2

1:00 pm        Lunch 

1:45 pm        Free time for everyone!  You can tour local artists or keep painting or take a nap or a hike…..  Art at the Lake is about giving you time to restore and replenish your soul.  There may be some mini workshops too

5:30 pm      Dinner

6:30 pm      Free evening [or maybe join some of us for a mini workshop – bring 2 sheets of 12×12 90# multi media watercolor paper (or scrapbook paper) to join in with the box and art fun]

Sunday, September 23

 8:30 am       Workshop Session 3 ~ Finishing Well 

11:00 am      Final wrap up and comments

 11:30 am      Brunch

   1:00 pm      Pack up and leave for home