Reception:  Dec 9, 2011
Show runs: Dec 3, 2011 - Feb 12, 2012

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Acrylic, Mixed Media & Collage

All-day Workshop with Jaya King

December 11th
10am to 4pm

What does acrylic feel like when it touches canvas?
How far does that color go?
Can you draw over acrylic?
What is matte-medium and isn’t a brush just a brush?

Step out of the mall, put your shopping bags down, and you can quit looking for that last parking space…The holidays can be stressful and there’s always someone you forget about:  YOU!  Take a break from the Jingle Bell Rock and “Treat Yourself” to an all day workshop with award-winning artist Jaya King.  This workshop offers a fresh look at collage and mixed media with a strong emphasis on acrylic paints.  We will explore and play with a basic “limited palette”, colorful collage elements and different drawing media.  These will be the core tools for our mixed-media masterpieces!  Demonstrations on materials and technique will be held throughout the day. 

Whether you are a traditional landscape painter, representational pastelist, watercolorist, plein-air extraordinaire, or paint-by-number master, come and learn a new technique and experiment with acrylic, collage and mixed media. It’s always fun to learn something new and create a unique work of art so grab a brush and Treat Yourself!

When:  December 11th  /  10am to 4pm
Where:  The Triton Museum of Art / 1505 Warburton ave, Santa Clara, CA, 95050
Cost:  $75 TMA member / $85 non-member
Materials:  $10 “Use my stuff” usage fee  /  materials list

Register today!

 If you have any questions feel free to e-mail or call me at (650) 283-5292 /  jayascool@earthlink.net  
(if you leave a voicemail I WILL return your call!)
or contact the museum at (408) 247-9340  /education@tritonmuseum.org for information and registration

November Gift Fair

at the
Triton Museum of Art
1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, CA, 95050

Yippy!  It’s that time again to break out the bulk-supply of Christmas lights that you got on sale from Costco eight years ago.  Of course you don’t mind the fact that part of the holiday tradition includes untangling the 2 mile-long light cord.  Feeling that yule-tide spirit glow inside when you flip the switch and watch approximately 8 lights twinkle to life warms the cockles.  

Good thing you visited JAYA at the gift fair and took care of all your holiday presents!  Matted prints, miniature art, and silly animals with crowns, what better way could you spend your weekend?  Well, instead of getting that darling one-of-a-kind piece of art, standing in line at Target for 2 hours to buy that last scented candle is fun too.  Thank goodness you were able to snatch it out of someone’s hands when they weren’t looking!  At least the screaming child behind you drowns out the “Jingle Bell Rock” blasting over the speaker system…Whadda deal!

 I will have original miniature art (8 x 10 max size), framed & matted prints, and yes…the giant “Hamsterdam” coloring book page!

November 12 & 13 (Saturday & Sunday)
10am – 5pm
free parking & admission

10 week course with me, Jaya King
Monday evenings 6:30 – 9pm
Sept 12 – Nov 21 (no class Oct 31)

The course is drawing to a close but there are still 3 classes left to drop into! Nov 7 / Nov 14 / Nov 21
The next 10 week session starts in January

Start the week off with a burst of creativity!
This new Monday evening class offers a fresh look at collage and mixed media with a strong emphasis on acrylics. Each class will open with an informative demo on materials and technique. Throughout the course we will explore new, creative possibilities with bold colors, fluid and gel mediums, inks, acrylic grounds and decorative papers. Strengthen your painting’s “narrative voice” with found objects and personal introspection. We all have our unique artistic journey and road blocks. With group and individual coaching, I will help to stretch your creative limits.

Whether you’re a traditional landscape painter, portrait artist, representational pastelist, watercolorist, sculptor or plein-air extraordinaire, come and learn a new technique and experiment with acrylic and mixed media! It’s always fun to learn something new and create a unique work of art.

Open to all experience levels.

Sept 12:  What’s it all about? 
Welcome to class! We will cover basic tools and materials, discuss class themes and individual directions. Get inspired, rip up paper, grab your brush and start creating.

Sept 19:  Hot Stuff
Reds, magentas, warm oranges and fiery tones will be the emphasis this evening. How can I make a painting “heat up”?

Sept 26:  Art of a Whimsical Nature
Animals with attitude, paper with polka dots, and silly self-portraits. This is the seriously “non-serious” class.  We’ll discuss how important a narrative is and how to truly teach your art to “speak”.

Oct 3:  All that Glitters
Follow the yellow brick road to this week’s class and experiment with gold leaf and metallic papers.  Warm and cool yellow, glittery gold and muted ochre: what is the difference and how can we use them?

Oct 10:  Abstraction in Action
“The real joy in painting an abstract is in enjoying the fun you have along the journey.”
- Karlyn Holman “Watercolor Without Boundaries”
Creating an abstract or “non-representational” piece of art can be a two-way street: overanalyzed and over-worked or an intuitive and natural progression through the artistic process.  I emphasize that this class is not about the end result, but the path you take to get there.

Oct 17:  Go Green!
Natural, organic and recycled materials join forces with the power of green to truly inspire and create.

Oct 24:  Blast From the Past
Art nouveau, forties flappers, jitterbug and jive, pop art and paisley, disco divas, and break-dancing beats.  Tonight we will take a brief look back in time and draw inspiration from this century’s cultural and artistic movements.

(no class Oct 31)

Nov 7:  Got the Blues?
Sunny skies, bluebirds, irises, overcast oceans, celestial indigo, blue velvet and a cold spotlight; the language of blue is diverse.  Tonights emphasis will be creating a mood using fluid acrylic inks and pouring mediums combined with one of my favorite tools, gravity.

Nov 14:  Heavy Metal
Copper tacks, oxidized iron, a pair of cufflinks, steel wool and throw in a skeleton key. How does it all work?  Tonight we will get down and dirty with thick, strong textures, rustic reds and contrasting aqua patinas.  I’ll bring the power tools!

Nov 21:   Lost & Found: What “Wood” You Do?
Ticket stubs, a game of jacks, faded photos and even an old handkerchief can speak volumes. We will create strong visual narratives using an array of deep, earthy browns and delicate neutrals, ageing techniques,  rustic wood and a little personal history.

Materials List      What I’m Bringing

The goal of this course is to propel you forward into your own inspiring and creative world.  Using new tools, mediums and a fresh perspective will surely boost your artistic confidence.

Sign up today! 

 
This class is offered through the Triton Museum of Art
TMA member $150  Non-member $175  Drop in fee $20 per session
(materials fee not included)
Call (408) 247-9340 or e-mail education@tritonmuseum.org
for information and registration

You can also e-mail or call me
(if you leave a voicemail I WILL return your call!) 
jayascool@earthlink.net (650) 283-5292

Exploring Acrylics & Mixed Media

One-day Workshop with Jaya King!

Come and join 10 others for an up-close and personal all
day workshop with award-winning artist Jaya King!
Be you a traditional landscape painter, portrait artist, representational
pastelist, watercolorist, sculptor or plein-air
extraordinaire, come and learn a new technique and
experiment with acrylic and mixed media! It’s always fun
to learn something new and create a unique work of art.
Beginners are remarkably welcome
One-day Workshop with Jaya King!

Registration for this workshop is full

The workshop will be held at
“The Villages”
2000 Cribari Lane
San Jose
Saturday July 23rd 2011
10 – 4pm

Registration for this workshop is full