Library Series Workshops
Woodturning Essentials | Free
with Mahlon Davenport | West Penn Hardwoods, Olean
Saturdays; October 4, October 18 | 9am - 12pm | Call 716-372-7455 to register
Learn the essentials of woodworking in a great environment at West Penn Hardwords! You'll be in an ideal setting for making masterpieces. Experienced wood-worker, Mahlon Davenport, will lead two-part workshops where he'll teach the ins and outs of turning wood.
Cartooning: A Drawing Workshop | Free
with Tim Corrigan | Allegany Free Library, October 22 & 29, 5-7 pm - Call 716-373-1056 to register | Delevan-Yorkshire Public Library, October 28, 6-8 pm - Call 716-492-1961 to register | Cattaraugus Free Library, November 7, 6-8 pm - Call 716-257-9500 to register
Tim Corrigan, creator of "Allegany Man," will lead this fun, interactive, and creative workshop. He will start with the basics of dynamic anatomy design as employed in comicbooks and comic strips. From there Tim will work step by step through the construction of a single panel, including character and speech balloon placement. Once covered, the construction of a typical page for a standard size comicbook will be explained. Topics discussed will include arranging panels in logical sequence, emphasizing size, explanations of camera angles, and the flow from panel to panel creating a single coherent composition. The workshop will progress to production, from rough breakdown to finished art, lettering, inking, and story construction. It is asked that members bring some pencils and a notebook for writing notes as Tim moves through all of the information.
Introduction to Acrylic Painting | Free
with Stan Carlson | Gowanda Free Library, September 29 & October 6, 6-8 pm - Call 716-532-3451 to register | Randolph Free Library, October 9 & 16, 6-8 pm - Call 716-358-3712 to register | Portville Free Library, October 20 & 27, 6-8 pm - Call 716-933-8441 to register
Welcome back Stan Carlson, one of our most popular painting instructors! Stan will lead participants on an exploration of acrylic paint and its many uses and techniques. TOpics to be covered include an overview of materials, color mixing, brushwork, and application techniques. This two-session class is for all levels of painting ability from the novice to the pro. Unleash your creativity with paint! Please bring a photo or picture of a subject that you would like to paint. Each class is limited to 10 people ages 16 and up. All supplies are included.
Also see our list of indepth Community Art & Pottery Studio art classes.