2023 Art Classes

A-i-R Application

Encore! Mt. Morris
And
Highland Community College’s
Life-long Learning
Offer Art Classes in
Old Sandstone Gallery
& Mt. Morris Senior and Community Center

Learning to create original art for your own use and enjoyment or to give as gifts to those you care about is a joy! And think of the new friends you will meet while learning new skills! Encore! Mt. Morris is hosting five art classes this fall, including:

Classes include
• Rug Hooking Techniques
• Introduction to Watercolor Painting
• Linocut Printmaking
• Working with Color: Mixing and Blending in Watercolor

All supplies are included in the course fees. Classes are held either in the Old Sandstone Gallery, 122 S Wesley Ave, Mt. Morris or the Mt. Morris Senior and Community Center, 9 Front St. See complete information below.

Click on the class title or photo to be linked to HCC for registration.
Please email Molly Baker if you have any questions.
mollyb@encoremtmorris.com

Click on the class title or photo below to be linked to HCC for registration.

Rug Hooking Techniques
Location: Old Sandstone Gallery
122 S Wesley Ave, Mt. Morris, IL 61054
Date: Class delayed to spring 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Fee: $46 (all supplies included for two classes)
Instructor: Shirley Battin
Learn basic rug hooking techniques and how to finish a backing by making coasters. Many samples of wall hangings, and other colorful, creative fiber art projects that can be created with these same techniques will be shared. Materials provided include a 12 x 12" frame, a hook, linen burlap and strips of wool fabric and yarn. Instructions will also be provided on how to build your own stash of wool strips and where to purchase ready-made supplies.

3606
Introduction to Watercolor Painting
Location: Mt. Morris Senior and Community Center
9 E. Front Street, Mt. Morris, IL
Date: Oct. 12, 2024
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Fee: $56 (all supplies included)
Instructor: Cindy Bear
Description: If you have ever wanted to learn how to paint with watercolors, this is the class for you. In this class you will learn the six watercolor techniques and when to use them. You will then apply these techniques to a simple painting project. All the supplies will be provided. So pack a lunch, bring a friend and come dip your toes into watercolor.

3609
Linocut Printmaking
Location: Mt. Morris Senior and Community Center
9 E. Front Street, Mt. Morris, IL
Dates: Oct. 14 & Nov 5, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Fee: $65 (all supplies included)
Instructor: Olivia Kincaide
Description: A linocut print is created by creating/drawing a design and transferring it onto a block of soft linoleum, carving it, rolling ink onto the surface, laying paper or fabric on top, then applying pressure to produce a print. In this class, you will design and create your own linocut and inked print (ideas provided) of a framable print or card. All supplies provided.

3607
Working with Color: Mixing and Blending in Watercolor
Location: Mt. Morris Senior and Community Center
9 East Front St, Mt. Morris
Date: Oct. 26
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Fee: $82 (all supplies included)
Instructor: Cindy Bear
This class assumes you are familiar with the six watercolor painting techniques taught in CRN 3606 Introduction to Watercolor class. This one focuses on how to mix and blend colors with watercolor paints so that you can better create the effect, mood and color palette you want in your paintings. The focus will be on seeing colors as lights and darks. Bring a lunch. All supplies provided.

Click on the class photos below linked to Highland for more information and to register through Highland for any or all classes.

Click on the class title or photo above to be linked to HCC for registration.
Please email Molly Baker if you have any questions.
mollyb@encoremtmorris.com

Click on the class photos below linked to Highland for more information and to register through Highland for any or all classes.

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Encore! Mt. Morris
Artist-in-Residence
Applications Closed
for 2020

Encore! Mt. Morris
Artist-in-Residence Program
2020

Focus
Encore! Mt. Morris is seeking artists with a particular interest in community-based artwork (broadly defined) for the Artist-in-Residence program. Specifically, the program will give preference to artists with an interest in:
• Integrating your community development ideas through the arts with Encore’s vision and goals.
• Designing hands-on art experiences for all ages, including younger citizens and families, the retired and all ages in between.
• Contributing to arts-oriented community festivals, events and public art initiatives already on the summer Encore schedule.
• Strengthening the “Color Me a Memory” initiative and other arts activities at Pinecrest Community (a multi-level residential community for senior citizens).
• Assisting Encore’s Steering Committee in structuring future artist-in-residence opportunities.

Logistics
The A-I-R program provides a full-time internship-like experience between June 1 and August 7, 2020. Some advance planning will begin via email/phone in April in order for Encore to do adequate publicizing of June activities and to order needed art supplies. On-site summer work hours may vary week to week, depending on the number and types of events going on, but will almost always include Friday commitments. Compensation includes a $750 stipend, as well as housing and meals provided. A modest budget will be provided for supplies and resources needed for the summer projects. A supply of extra materials from last summer is available. Retired art teachers on the Encore committee can assist with acquisition of additional art supplies at good prices, as needed. Bringing your own laptop computer and a car (relevant mileage reimbursed) would be helpful, but not required.

Encore! Mt. Morris leaders will provide orientation to Mt. Morris, the Encore project, area resources for arts-oriented activities, and specific goals for this summer. Expectations for the A-i-R include creating art in our community with the community, such as weekly hands-on art experiences, children’s art activities at summer festivals, art classes or hands-on, interactive art-building activities for all ages, partnering with other area artists, contributing to planning and brainstorming sessions with the Encore! Mt. Morris Steering Committee or Arts and Art Education Committee AND your ideas! Your personal interests, skills and summer goals will be taken into account when developing activity plans and targeted outcomes. The Encore leaders will also provide supervision, support and feedback on progress toward those outcomes. A final evaluation of the experience, as well as accomplishments and recommendations will be completed near the end of the summer.

Artists who successfully complete a full application will be invited for an in-person interview, or if unable to attend due to distance or cost, may use Skype or Facetime. Final selection is expected to be made by March 1st.

Requirements/Criteria for Selection
This community-oriented experience for artists is looking for someone with:
• Demonstrated interest in the visual arts and art education.
• The ability to work collaboratively, independently and with good organizational skills.
• Experience with innovative group/community projects.
• At least 2 years of undergraduate study or professional experience as an artist using a variety of media.
• Consent to and passage of a criminal background check.
Other preferred criteria include:
• Demonstrated interest in community development, organizational development or long-range planning.
• Demonstrated additional interests in the performing arts or culinary arts.
• Experience with digital marketing.