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Artist-in-Residence on the Historic Roycroft Campus
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watercolor, mixed media, fiber,
Sumi-e & Chinese Brush Painting
Janet Nye Vedder
Welcome! Please scroll down to view class information. Click included link tor more information and to register!
Workshops/Classes
organized by date
Color Theory & Color Mixing 1
Color theory and color relationships is an integral part of art and everyday living. Join us as we explore COLOR!! Learn how to create all those luscious vibrant colors you love. Also, learn how to create captivating neutral tones
and muted colors. Using watercolor paint as our medium, students will learn about color theory, color relationships and color mixing.
February 15, 22, March 1, 2025. Roycroft Campus, Castiglia Art Center, East Aurora, New York
Gyotaku Japanese Fish Printing
Gyotaku is the traditional Japanese method of printing fish, a practice that dates to the mid-1800’s. This form of nature printing was used by fishermen to record their catches but has become a popular art form of its own.
In this class, we will use latex molds as our printing plates – not real fish!
There will be a variety of different fish molds to choose from, as well as other sea creatures such as starfish, seahorse, and seaweed. Students will learn about composition, color, and how to create a monoprint
using paint, Sumi ink and washi paper. All necessary tools and materials will be supplied by the instructor. You are welcome, and encouraged, to bring different types of cloth to print on - examples: muslin, cotton, silk, etc., tee-shirt, apron, etc.
Thursday April 10, 2025 2:30pm - 5:00pm
$45.00
Springville Center for the Arts, Springville, New York
Intro to Watercolor
Join us as we learn the essentials of watercolor painting! In this class, you will build a solid foundation in the fundamentals of the often-elusive medium of watercolors. Students will learn, and experiment with watercolor techniques, brush work, supplies and materials. This class will also include basic art concepts that will help you create your artwork. Come have fun creating and learning about this beautiful medium.
Saturday May 3, 2025. 9:00am - 1:00pm
$90.00
Roycroft Campus, Castiglia Art Center, East Aurora, New York
Punch Needle
Learn to punch needle and create an inspired artwork! Punch needle art is a simple form of
rug-hooking which uses a large needle-like tool to punch loops of yarn into your chosen fabric. You
will be able to create items such as cushions, wall hangings, hoop art, or up-cycled clothing and bags!
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​May 10, 2025 10:00am - 1:00pm
Stitch Buffalo, 284 Plymouth Ave, Buffalo, New York
Color and Composition
Color and composition are two important elements for creating an interesting and balanced artwork. We will learn about composition and color theories that help you create the effect you want in your artwork. We will create small color and composition studies. Then, we will create artworks based on these studies. Demonstrations will be created with Watercolor paint; however, you should bring your favorite medium and brushes.
Saturday May 17, 2025 1:00 - 5:00pm
$90.00
Roycroft Campus, Castiglia Art Center, East Aurora, New York
Suminagashi Japanese Paper Marbling
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Japanese Book Binding
We will create beautiful decorated papers with the Japanese Suminagashi marbleizing technique. Then, using our beautiful marbleized papers, we will create a book/journal with a Japanese style book binding method.
September 17, 2025
6:00pm - 9:00pm
View Art Center, Old Forge, New York
click here to register: https://www.viewarts.org/experience/classes-and-workshops/suminagashi-and-japanese-book-binding/