Indiana Art Association

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"Don't Panic, It's Just Watercolor!"

Watercolor Class with Jon Cooper

Saturday, April 26, 2025

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Artist Hand Gallery Studio

732 Philadelphia Street Indiana, PA 15701

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Watercolor can be frustrating!
This class will be centered around learning how to work with it, rather than control it. It will

introduce participants to how watercolor behaves, and how to use its unique behavior to harness that collaborative relationship between medium and painter. You will gain a better understanding of this medium and be more able to create beautiful and understated works of art. This class is for beginners, and it’s for those who have tried watercolor in the past and weren't happy with the experience.

Materials to bring:
Various tube watercolors
Watercolor round brush
Pencil and pen
Materials provided:
Watercolor paper-Cold press
Paper plates for a pallet
Paper towels
Cups for water

If you would like all supplies to be provided:
You MUST let us know at sign up if you want the following
$10 for the use of supplies for the class
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$40 for basic watercolor paints and round brush to take home
The cost for the four hour class is $25 for IAA members and $35
for non-members. The deadline to sign-up is April 16. No
refunds will be offered after this date.

 

 

"Teacups and Other Props"

 Oil Painting Workshop

With Jonelle Summerfield

Saturday March 29, 2025

10:00am to 4:00pm

12:00-1:00 Lunch Break

The Artist Hand Studio

732 Philadelphia Street Indiana, Pa. 15701

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In this still life workshop, you will arrange your own subject/display from various items brought by the instructor.  Jonelle will discuss composition, lighting and subject matter. You will work through the different stages of completing the painting.

 

She will provide teacups, saucers, teacup hangers and some other surprise items that will make up a beautiful 9X12 painting. If you have a teacup you treasure and want to paint it, bring it!  She will provide a 9x12 canvas, but you may want to bring an extra toned grey second one. For the full list of necessary supplies, see the class listing.

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The cost for the all day class is $60 for IAA members and $75 for non-members.  The deadline to sign-up is March 21.  No refunds will be offered after this date.  This is a sought-after instructor, so sign-up early to reserve your spot!​​​

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Exploring Italic Script Calligraphy Class

With Cindi Kordell

Saturday, March 22, 2025

10:00am-4:00pm

12:00-1:00 Lunch Break

The Artist Hand Studio

732 Philadelphia Street Indiana, Pa 15701

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In this workshop style class, Cindi will delve into variations of the Italic hand, with emphasis on further exploration of the many ways to put your own personal style and touches to your lettering. She will demonstrate strokes of italic variations, talk about design and layout, and provide exemplars of various options to make your letters “come alive” in your artwork!

THIS CLASS IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WITH SOME INTRODUCTORY EXPERIENCE TO CALLIGRAPHY. Though all are welcome, it will be better if the student has at least some experience with calligraphy – such as how to use a dip pen and ink, and basic proportions and understanding the basic “rules” for italic calligraphy lettering.

This will be a hands-on workshop experience –  She will be contacting you via email the week before the class to remind you of some basic tools you should bring (such as ruler, pencil, eraser, tape etc).

Cindi will still provide the materials and supplies needed to conduct this class (Sumi Ink, Lay-Out Paper, Speedball C-2 Nib and Speedball Pen Holder, General Info about Calligraphy and the Italic Hand, Exemplars with Ductus, Guidelines for the Italic Hand with C-2 Nib).

Students can bring a favorite quote or verse that they wish to do in calligraphy, and Cindi will work with everyone to complete a final piece of calligraphic work!

****VERY IMPORTANT****

****PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU ARE LEFT-HANDED, so she can order a left-handed nib for you, and provide some instructions specifically designed for left-handed individuals. (information on how to hold the paper, not smearing your ink as you make your letters, and proper letter formation- need consideration for left-handers) – so it is extremely important to note if you are left-handed when signing up! ****

This will be a wonderfully interactive and dynamic workshop for those that are looking to further their interest in incorporating lettering into their art!

The cost for the all day Saturday class is $65 for IAA members and $80 for all non-members.  

 

 

Westsylvania Open Arts Show

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IAA is pleased to announce a new opportunity in conjunction with the Indiana Arts Council and Westsylvania Jazz and Blues Festival--the Westsylvania Open Arts Show! An “Open Arts” Show is exactly that–open to all artists and artisans to share their work! Your participation as an artist is greatly appreciated. The Westsylvania Open Arts Show will be a weekend pop-up exhibition in two locations--The Fox Clark Gallery and The Artists Hand Gallery. Find the guidelines and register on the Indiana Arts Council website at the link below.