Exploring the Fine Art of Repurposing

Instructor: Stephen Wadner Class Schedule: First Class begins Friday October 20th: 5:45 PM -8:45 PM Followup classes meet Monday October 23rd t and Thursday October26th -6:00 PM-7:30PM Saturday Nov. 4th: Optional Class to Steve’s Studio in Union for those needing addtl help Monday November 6th and Thursday November 9th-6:00PM-7:30 PM Saturday November 11th—Optional last class at Steve’s studio in Union for those needing additional help. Supplies: At the first class students will have an in depth discussion with instructor about the potential materials that students will need to gather for their projects. At the first class students are welcome to be bring dinner. Minimum: 3 Students Maximum: 6 Students Skill Level: Only skill necessary is the willingness to be open to exploration and experimentation. Age: High School and Above Course Description: An Experimental, Innovative and Improvisational clock making class using repurposed, recycled and unconventional materials. Beginning with a 12 x 12 plywood panel the class will make a quartz clock using recycled, repurposed and other unconventional materials. The class will begin with a brief discussion of design principles and associative thinking and then with the use of digital images we will look at the work of other artists working in various genres, themes, and materials as a source of inspiration and ideas for our own work. The class is intended for those who are interested in being experimental, innovative and improvisational with materials and associations. Because of the experimental nature of the class actual work on the clocks will be accomplished both in class and out of class. The instructor will provide reasonable assistance to students with tools, materials and methods to complete the clocks. This class will kick off on Thursday September 21, 2017 at 7:00 PM with a Conversation at Crossroads with Stephen Wadner. When he showcases his remarkable clocks and art works he gets asked the same two questions every time. He will share the questions and the answers. He will discuss the concept of Associative Thinking and how it impacts his work. How to recognize the associations and how they change your thinking. Instructor: Stephen Wadner, Union Oregon. One of the regions finest artists will be teaching this exciting experimental class.