Lakeland Art League

Thank you to Leah Chayer for Chairing this event. Thank you to David Barnhill for the outstanding art talk on Picasso. To all our members who brought tasty dishes, thank you. To Shelia Punches and Pat Fox for cooking up some really good sandwiches, thank you. A special thank you to Denny Robertson for the Dillman’s preview and the gift certificate one lucky member won. To our Board of Directors who worked hard to put this event on and have donated many of the raffles, “Brush People”, paper goods and art supplies, A big thank you to you.

My name is Dave Bricco, I am 69 years old and live in Eagle River. My passion started 40 years ago restoring driftwoods to their natural beauty for professional Master Taxidermists. I now make jewelry along with other items out of exotic woods from around the world. I take a piece of wood then sped hours sanding and polishing it until it looks like a gems stone, some people have called them Woodstone. Many people believe my pieces are stone until they hold them.

I bring everything needed to complete a Woodstone piece for all attendees. I will walk you through every step of this process. Because what I do take days to finish, I will prep pieces up to the finale steps that we will do together. All my pieces have a Tung Oil finish that takes 5 days, I will provide Tung Oil for everyone to take home and a .925 sterling silver tear drop pendant setting.

There is a $30.00 materials charge paid directly to the artist.

Registration deadline is Wednesday, June 4th.

Mel Kolstad is an artist, speaker, instructor and arts advocate who makes her home in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She is a printmaker, collagist, and papermaker, specializing in large series of tiny art. 

She is also delighted to be a member (and current president) of ArtSpace Collective in Oshkosh; Free Range Art in Grafton; Open Door Artists in Fond du Lac; and Wisconsin Craft.

She is the volunteer curator for the Langdon Divers Gallery, located inside the Fond du Lac Public Library.  She is honored to have a participant of TEDx Fond du Lac, where she gave a talk about her artwork.

Here is the description: Have you ever wanted to learn intaglio printmaking, but never knew where to start because it looked too complicated or messy? If so, this is the perfect workshop for you! In this Mixed Media Printmaking class, we’ll learn four techniques that will encompass one print design: drypoint, monoprints, watercolor and chine collé. You’ll be astounded at the depth available with these little prints, and the possibilities are ENDLESS!

The materials fee is $10 per person, and workshop goers don’t need to bring a thing – everything is provided.  

Registration deadline is Wednesday, July 2nd.

I have been mad for color, art, paint, paper, textiles, and design since I was a child. Always ready to explore a new art technique, my primary goal is to have fun creating and making sure that my students do too. I am on this planet to whip up an endless variety of art projects; enjoy my precious family and friends; eat really good food; laugh a lot;  and pet my sweet (and adorably willful) dogs. Amen.

In this class you will create stencils or other pattern making techniques, in order to gel print variations of a SHAPE you want to feature in your collage. (hearts, circles, squares, whatever sings to you)
After printing single prints or layers, you’ll cut elements of your printed work to create a 16” by 20” canvas board collage. This is a class for all skill levels as we explore the fun of repetition/variation, one of the fundamental principles of design, that brings unity and harmony to a piece of artwork. Andy Warhol did it. So can we!

Material list:
I have gel plates, brayers, paper and paints. If you have special papers or paints, or your own gel plate and brayer, please bring if you’d like.
There is a material fee of $5.00 for a 16” by 20” canvas board paid directly to the artist.

Registration deadline Wednesday, August 6th.

 I have always loved to create. I feel God has given me this artistic talent combined with creative passion to use and share with others.  I live in the peaceful backwoods of Tomahawk. The northwoods and all its beauty is what inspires me. I capture this beauty on my canvas as I create with a variety of mediums. I enjoy working in watercolor, pastel, acrylic, alcohol ink, and mixed media. I continue to grow as an artist. Always experimenting with new techniques, and challenging myself with mediums that I haven’t used. I love sharing what I know with others by teaching classes throughout the Northwoods. For more information see my Facebook page Lisa Krueger at Oak View Studio. For questions about the class email me at oakviewstudio@gmail.com..

This class is all about the background. I will show you how to create a background that will enhance your focal point. I will demonstrate a layering technique that uses a wash method to create depth and interest. After each step is demonstrated, it’s your turn to paint. You will receive individual attention in a fun and relaxed environment. Later in the day there will be opportunities to use negative painting that will add more depth. Plan on a full day of painting fun as we move from the background to center of interest, all while experimenting with this mysterious medium. A simple pattern will be provided, or you may bring your own.  

Supply List: Professional grade watercolor in tubes, good grade 140# cold press watercolor paper such as Arches-two pieces approximately 10″x11″, two boards & clear strapping/mailing tape for securing paper during this wet process, palette, watercolor brushes such as 3/4 ” flat, liner, small & large round, small flat, brush approximately 2″ for wetting paper, salt, masking fluid & old brush, soap, water cup or color shaper, rubber cement pick up, water bucket, spray bottle, paper towel, and palette knife or plastic card for bruising paper.

 Never painted with watercolor before? No worries! If you are a beginner and don’t want to purchase supplies or would rather not gather them; I will bring all supplies needed for you to use during class for a $20.00 fee. It is important that you specify that you need supplies at time of registration.

See the samples of paintings that use this technique.

Registration deadline, Wednesday, September 3rd.

Frances Whitfield is an eclectic, lifelong artist. She loves being inspired by the forest and the materials it offers. She creates mixed media pieces as well as many birch bark and porcupine quill creations.

Join me in creating a unique Viking knit bracelet. This creation doesn’t require knitting, you will be surprised by the easy technique! The beauty of it is that it uses wire that’s easily obtained from a hardware store. Feel free to bring beads, charms or buttons beads for further embellishment.

There is a material fee of $10 payable directly to the artist. Materials will include a die and a “loom” for the participants to keep.

Registration deadline, Wednesday, October 1st.