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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
Intro to Watercolors I
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, such as color theory and color mixing. Come have fun learning about and creating with this beautiful medium.
January 2023
Intro to Watercolors II
Join our Watercolor Painting journey as we continue to develop our skills, techniques, and knowledge of this beautiful medium. In this class, we will have fun creating several small watercolor paintings that will help build our painting skills and techniques, as well as, broadening our knowledge of art concepts, such as color theory, value, and perspective. It is recommended that students take Watercolors I prior to this class, but not required.
March 2023
Color Theory & Color Mixing II
Color theory and color relationships is an integral part of art and everyday living. Join us as we continue exploring COLOR!! Using watercolor paint as our medium, students will add to their knowledge base of color theory, color relationships and color mixing. We will explore a wider range of colors, expand the color wheel tool, and create usable and meaningful color charts. To bring our color theory knowledge together, we will then create small paintings that reflect specific ideas we have studied. This class will be fun, interesting and an essential part of your artistic journey! It is recommended that students take Color Theory I prior to this class, but it is not required.
March 2023
Sumi-e and Chinese Brush Painting II
Join us on an artistic journey through art and culture. Chinese brush painting is a beautiful and unique style of artwork. Using only three simple tools, ink, brush, and paper, students will learn to create captivating artworks using the beauty and freedom of the Sumi-e brush line. In this class we will build our Sumi-e brush stroke vocabulary, skills, and techniques. Students will begin transforming these brush strokes into graceful forms of nature referred to as ‘The Four Gentlemen’, which are the four plants (Plum, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum) that represent valued virtues and themes in Chinese and Asian cultures.
March 2023
"Flower Power"
Solo Show... Arcangel Gallery, Buffalo Botanical Gardens, Buffalo, New York
July 1 - August 21, 2023
For class information and registration click here.
Classes take place in the NEW Castiglia Art Center in the
Print Shop on The Roycroft Campus, East Aurora, New York
Workshops/Classes
organized by date
Color Theory & Color Mixing 1 - Virtual Online Zoom Class
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.
January 21, 28 & Feb. 4, 2024. 1:00pm-3:00pm
Virtual Zoom Class through View Arts Center, Old Forge, New York
https://www.viewarts.org/experience/experiences/online-color-theory-class/474/
Color Theory & Color Mixing 2
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Color theory and color relationships are an integral part of art and everyday living. Join us as we continue exploring
COLOR!! Using watercolor paint as our medium, students will learn about color theory, color relationships and
color mixing. This class is a follow-up to Color Theory 1, we will continue our color study journey creating artworks
based on the theories and schemes we have practiced.
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January 6, 20, & 27, 2024 9:30-11:30am Roycroft Campus, Castiglia Art Center, East Aurora, NY
Learn to Weave on a Loom
Weaving is a centuries-old practice of interlacing yarn, or thread or almost anything, together to make woven pieces of fabric. When you Learn to Weave, you will be able to create textiles, wall hangings, tapestries, rugs, baskets, and jewelry.
In this class, you will learn how to begin a weaving on your provided loom, the materials and supplies, how to create a variety of weaving patterns, fringe to weaving ratios, finishing a weaving, and how to take a weaving off of the loom.
New date !
February 3, 2024 Roycroft Campus, Castiglia Art Center, East Aurora, NY
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Watercolor Techniques - Skies. In-person or Virtual Zoom
When it comes to watercolor painting, there are many different techniques that can help you
create the effects that you are trying to achieve in your paintings. Join us as we learn, and
practice, different watercolor techniques. This session we will be learning, and practicing,
how to create different watercolor effects for skies.
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January 24, 2024 Virtual Zoom Class through Roycroft Campus, Castiglia Art Center, East Aurora, NY
January 25, 2024 In-person Class Roycroft Campus, Castiglia Art Center, East Aurora, NY
Punch Needle
Learn to punch needle as we create a holiday-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 upcycled clothing and bags!
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February 17, 2024 Roycroft Campus, Castiglia Art Center, East Aurora, New York
When it comes to watercolor painting, there are many different techniques that can help you
create the effects that you are trying to achieve in your paintings. Join us as we learn, and
practice, different watercolor techniques. This session we will be learning, and practicing,
how to create different watercolor effects for adding texture.
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February 27, 2024 Virtual through Roycroft Campus, Castiglia Art Center, East Aurora, NY
February 29, 2024 In-person. Roycroft Campus, Castiglia Art Center, East Aurora, NY
Watercolor Techniques - Textures In-person or Virtual Zoom
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.
March 2, 2024 Roycroft Campus, Castiglia Art Center, East Aurora, New York
Sumi-e and Chinese Brush Painting 2
Join us on an artistic journey through art and culture. Chinese brush painting is a beautiful and unique style of artwork. In this class, students will have fun learning about and creating in this beautiful ancient style. Using only
three simple tools, ink, brush, and paper, students will learn to create captivating artwork using the beauty and freedom of the Sumi-e brush line, and the values created by the ink.
March 9, 2023. Roycroft Campus, Castiglia Art Center, East Aurora, New York
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Workshops/Classes
organized by date
Chinese Brush Painting: Flowers in-person
Chinese Brush Painting is a dynamic spontaneous colorful style of painting. Using only simple tools,
ink, opaque watercolor paint, brush, and paper, you will learn to create captivating artwork.
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September 26, 2024 10:00am - 1:00pm Springville Arts Center, Springville, NY
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https://springvillearts.org/sca/events/chinese-brush-paining-flowers/
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Punch Needle in-person
Learn to punch needle! 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. Design patterns and ideas will be provided. You are also encouraged
to bring an idea for your design. Punch needle fabric is often used to create items such as cushions, wall hangings, hoop art, or upcycled clothing and bags!
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​September 30, 2024 6:00pm - 8:30pm Roycroft Campus, Castiglia Art Center, East Aurora, NY
https://www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com/event/learn-to-punch-needle-september-30-2024/
Gyotaku Japanese Fish Printing in-person
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.
October 5, 2024 10:00am - 12:30pm Springville Arts Center, Springville, New York
​https://springvillearts.org/sca/events/gyotaku-japanese-fish-prints/
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Sumi-e Brush Painting online Zoom class
Join us on an artistic journey through art and culture. Chinese brush painting is a beautiful and unique style of artwork. In this class, students will have fun learning about and creating in this beautiful ancient style. Using only
three simple tools, ink, brush, and paper, students will learn to create captivating artwork using the beauty and freedom of the Sumi-e brush line, and the values created by the ink.
October 16, 2024 through View Arts Center, Old Forge, New York
10:00am - 1:00pm
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Sumi-e 2 Brush Painting in-person
Join us on an artistic journey through art and culture. Japanese brush painting is a beautiful and unique style of artwork. Using only three simple tools, ink, brush, and paper, students will learn to create captivating artworks using the beauty and freedom of the Sumi-e brush line. A continuation of Sumi-e Japanese Brush Painting I, this class will build our Sumi-e brush stroke vocabulary, skills, and techniques.
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October 19, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm Roycroft Campus, Castiglia Art Center, East Aurora, NY
https://www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com/event/sumi-e-japanese-brush-painting-ii-october-19-2024/​
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Suminagashi & Japanese Bookbinding in-person
Create your own marbled paper through the Suminagashi method. Then, assemble your a book/journal using Japanese Stab Bookbinding method.
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November 2, 2024 10:00am - 1:00pm Springville Arts Center, Springville, NY
https://springvillearts.org/sca/events/suminagashi-bookbinding/​​
Chinese Brush Painting: Flowers online Zoom class
Chinese Brush Painting is a dynamic spontaneous colorful style of painting. Using only simple
tools, ink, opaque watercolor paint, brush, and paper, you will learn to create captivating artwork.
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November 6, 2024 10:00am - 1:00pm through View Art Center, Old forge, NY
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Chinese Brush Painting: Flowers in-person
Chinese Brush Painting is a dynamic spontaneous colorful style of painting. Using only simple
tools, ink, opaque watercolor paint, brush, and paper, you will learn to create captivating artwork.
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November 9, 2024 10:00am - 1:00pm Roycroft Campus, Castiglia Art Center, East Aurora, NY
https://www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com/event/chinese-brush-painting-flowers-november-9-2024/
Color Theory & Color Mixing 1 - Virtual Online Zoom Class
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.
January and February 2025. Specific times and dates coming soon !