This month, we received notification of a $15,000 grant award from the Alpena County Youth and Recreation Committee, $7500 from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs,  and $3,000 from the Community Foundation of Northeast Michigan to fund our Ready, Set, Create! program.  The program provides 5 weeks of arts instruction to all area 5th grade students in ALL area schools.  With the funding, we will now be able to continue into the 2012 school year to enrich our area students' lives with art programming.  We also hope to extend the program to include family art nights and a community mural.                              

Burridge's popular "Loosen Up" workshops nurture individual success and personal enrichment with a big emphasis on daily painting projects at your own pace. It is stress-free, but be warned; you could end up with too much enthusiasm for painting. Burridge's flagship workshop offers a variety of painting subjects for everyone. A highly energized painting workshop emphasizing loose and creative experimentation. Designed for the professional painter who is stuck in a style as well as for the novice who wants to conquer their fear of painting. Starting with small 6"x9" multiple "warm-up painting exercises" up to larger-format paintings, Burridge's positive approach towards the act of painting will inspire you to loosen up, have fun again and paint more! Expect an intense, concentrated and lively workshop where you will create many works of art using spontaneity for maximum effect. 

His critiques are famous for "how to look at your own work" and "where do I go from here?" This workshop has become a must for artists who want the confidence and permission to paint the way they have always wanted to paint.

Students will take home preprinted notes of useful and need-to-know information. A positive attitude is a must! Burridge's newest color wheel technique is also included.

Fees (a $100 deposit is required upon registration)

Individual:        $625 if paid by 2/1/12 *early bird discount
                        $675 if paid by 3/7/12

Groups of 3:     $595 if paid by 2/1/12 *early bird discount
    (or larger)     $625 if paid by 3/7/12

Signups and registration fees are due by 3/7/12.  We may not be able to process additional sign ups after that date due to the popularity of the instructors, so please take advantage of our early bird discounts.  

Click here for a downloadable registration form.

For more information on Robert Burridge, go to www.robertburridge.com

Please contact Sarah Altman at education@artintheloft.org for further inquiries, or to sign up for this workshop.

Stop at the Art in the Loft to find beautiful, unique gifts made by Michigan artists and artisans.  We feature a variety of gifts for your holiday shopping list, starting at under $20.  For contact information, including gallery hours, click here.

Artwork by Tom Haxby - Winter View exhibiting artist
                                           www.tomhaxbyphotos.com                                             

The gallery will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 11am - 6pm, and Sundays from 12pm - 4pm.  Contact the Loft for more information.

The Loft has opened it's "Call for Artists" for 2012.  If you are interested in either teaching or taking classes at the Loft, please contact us!  Our classes are open to all ages and levels of experience, and we welcome any instructors of various backgrounds and mediums.  Any questions or want some more info?  Give us a call or email Sarah Altman at education@artintheloft.org