Tolovana Arts Colony

is a community based, nonprofit arts association dedicated to providing affordable, year round arts education on the North Oregon coast.

Our goal is to offer a rigorous, intimate and informal setting for students of all ages to pursue their talents, focus their energies and hone their craft. To this end, our faculty is composed of working artists with years of experience in their field. More than a school, Tolovana Arts Colony is a community of artists.

TAC offers classes with affordable tuitions year round and will begin offering workshops in the spring.

We at TAC have a broad definition of art; as in, any work done well becomes art. Our efforts are being supported by a wide spectrum of local organizations -- The Cannon Beach American Legion, Chamber of Commerce, Historical Society, City Government, etc. -- and individuals. Funds are raised through benefits, raffles, grants and individual donations. (Donations can be tax deductible; just ask.)

Please feel free to contact billy@upperleftedge.com or call at 503.436.2915 if you have any questions or want to get involved in any capacity. We are growing and invite everyone to join us.

Class Location / Registration Information

Classes will be held at three locations: Tolovana Community Hall (3781 S. Hemlock), Cannon Beach Historical Society (Spruce & Sunset), Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce (2nd & Spruce) and Cannon Beach RV Resort (340 Elk Creek Rd) and are open to adults and students of high school level without regard to race, creed, or sexual orientation. All classrooms are handicap accessible.

Unless otherwise noted, tuition for all classes is $70. Tuition is due at first class meeting and is refundable prior to the third class.

Preregister at:
Tolovana Arts Colony
PO Box 65
Tolovana Park, Oregon 97145
Or bring your registration form and tuition payment to your first class meeting.

Print out the Tolovana Arts Colony Student Registration Form

Further information:
503.436.2915 or 503.436.2868
Billy@upperleftedge.com

Registration Form • Instructors

Summer 2008 • Class & Workshop Schedule

CLASSES

Zen Lifestyles
Wednesdays 6-8pm: Tolovana Hall
Begins 18 June: 8 weeks $70
(Instructor: Wm. Eldridge, PhD - 503.436.9766)

An interactive, group process experience that involves learning and practicing the basic principles of relaxed thinking, mindful attention, emotional vibrancy, behavioral flexibility, soulful creativity and spiritual harmony and peace. The class includes meditation, spontaneous movement and dance, freeform art and writing, open-ended conversation and narration, and lots of laughter, fun and joyous relationship building. Although the theory evolved from early Japanese Buddhism, Chinese Taoism and Christian Mysticism, the class is non-religious in nature and focuses on the fundamental dynamics of compassion, freedom, creativity, happiness, community building and love.

So You Want to Be a Writer
Thursdays 6-8pm: CB History Center
Begins 26 June: 8 weeks $70
(Instructor: Michael Burgess - 503.436.2868)

Yes, it’s a class. No, it’s not like school. It’s a roomful of writers learning their craft. Fiction, nonfiction, poetry. Whatever sort of writing you do, you’ll be doing it better by the end of the term. Drop-ins welcome: $10/class.

Anusara Yoga
Thursdays 6-7:30pm: Tolovana Hall
Begins 26 June: 4 weeks $35
(Instructor: Jennifer Myers - 503.436.9567)

Anusara ("in the flow of grace") yoga is a heart-centered approach that also stresses alignment. Level l and 2 will focus on sun salutations, standing poses and beginning inversions. Some yoga experience recommended, call for information. Drop-ins welcome: $10/session.

Parent & Child Art
Tuesdays 1-2pm: Tolovana Hall
Begins 24 June: 4 weeks $40
(Instructor: Emily Thomas - 503.436.0372)

Bring your young one of any age (babies & toddlers too). We’ll dive into making art: pasting, printing, painting & play. Get ideas for rainy (or sunny) day activities. 24 June: painting, marble printing, hand prints, chalk drawing. 1 July: clay day. 8 July: sculpture and found objects. 15 July: book making & collage.

WORKSHOPS

Fiber Dying
Saturday 30 August 2-4pm: Tolovana Hall $35
(Instructor: Jewelee Yanko - 503.368.4036)

Blind and traditional techniques. Hands-on dying. Bring materials that wrinkle easily: lace curtains, old slips, yarns. Poly blends are best, some material provided.

Solo Guitar
Saturday 28 June 2-4pm: Tolovana Hall $35
(Instructor: Wes Wahrmund - 503.436.0143)

Instruction from a fine guitarist and gifted teacher. Five student limit.

Find Your Place in the Choir
Saturdays 28 June & 12 July 10am-12:30pm: Tolovana Hall
$35/session or $60 for both
(Instructor: Lorain Trzyna - 503.436.2296)

Fundamentals of singing in a choir. Breath Management, shaping vowels, singing the vocal line. Come ready to sing.

Digital Photography
9 July & 16 July 1-3pm: Tolovana Hall $35
(Instructor: Glynis Valenti - 503.739.6190)

A two-day workshop experimenting with depth of field, composition, lighting and effects. Though focusing on digital functions, much is applicable to shooting with film. Bring camera, owner's manual (if available) and three recent photos you've taken with your camera. The two sessions will include shooting time and a homework assignment.

Encaustic Painting
Saturdays, 19 July & 16 August: 1-3pm Tolovana Hall $50/Session
(Instructor: Susan Simon - 503.436.0178)

A technique developed by the Egyptians, furthered by the Romans, elaborated by Michelangelo and DaVinci, practiced by Jasper Johns. The term means “to burn in” using hot wax, powdered pigments and blowtorch. Both painting and collage will be explored. 5 student minimum.

Watercolor in the Field
Saturdays, 26 July & 23 August 2-4pm: Tolovana Hall $50/session
(Instructor: Kathy Allegri - 971.219.6790 or kdallegri.com)

Composition, drawing, color mixing and watercolor techniques. Yin –Yang approach to landscape elements, atmospheric conditions and people in the impressionist style. Create a watercolor journal. Paint without drawing, with abandon and fun.

Collage & Mixed Media - View/Print Pdf Worskshop Flyer
Friday/Saturday 8 & 9 August 12-3pm: Tolovana Hall
$35/day, $60 both days, $10 material fee
(Instructor: Allyn Cantor - 503.436.2869)

Explore collage, image transfer, use of found/recycled materials. Focus on experimentation and individual style. Techniques applied to mixed media, painting & drawing, fabric, wood, paper or canvas. Bring anything you want to incorporate into an original work of art.

Irish Dance
Sunday 10 August 2-4pm: Tolovana Hall $35
(Instructor: Maldon Meehan - 503.206.9311)

Sean-nos ('old style'): the oldest solo percussive dance form of Ireland. Playful rhythmic, inventive, musical and expressive. Emphasis on personal style, improvisation and a loose, relaxed upper body.

Coming in September

Cooking and Eating
Dinner at the WaveCrest. Every other Wednesday $50
(includes wine) 8 student limit.

Harmony and Gospel Singing
Saturday, 27 August 11am-1pm Tolovana Hall
Learning the fundamentals $35
Sunday 28 August 11am-1pm Tolovana Hall
Gospel Sing $5
Instructor: Lauren Sheehan.

Tolovana Hall is located at 3781 S. Hemlock

We ask that all students for classes with a minimum number of students required register at least three days before the class is to meet. Register with Billy at 503 436 2915 or Billy@upperleftedge.com.

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