Linocut Workshop
Recently we hosted another Art Adventure, this one was Linocut workshop with a distinct theme… beer and wine. Art Adventures are our interpretation of a “paint night”, but soooo much more exciting!! The group created images for their own bespoke small-brew batches of wine or beer- imaginary and real. Each design was unique and imaginative, keeping with […]
Jester Artspace
What started out as a conversation with new acquaintances at a holiday party, has blossomed into something quite wonderful. A year ago, I didn’t know any of the amazing people who would come together to formulate and nurture a new creative project called the Jester Artspace. Ken and I met Alan Baseden and his family at a mutual […]
Invasive Vine Basket Making at Mt. Cuba Center
We gathered in the super-fabulous wet lab at Mt. Cuba Center on friday to create beautiful and functional baskets, made of invasive vines. Margaret Shillingford introduced the vines that the staff had collected from the grounds at Mt Cuba. Honeysuckle, Bittersweet, Virginia Creeper- these were among the many clingy, twining, vines that we used to […]
Inspired by Nature; Drawing Organic Patterns and Forms
Do natural forms and patterns inspire and delight you? I often create designs based on organic patterns and forms. Can you tell which piece is based on a shark egg sack, or “Mermaid’s Purse”, and which design was based on giraffe fur? I’m teaching “Inspired by Nature; Drawing Organic Patterns and Forms” at DCAD; Continuing Ed & for credit […]
ORDINARY MEDIUMS; EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS at Main Line Art Center
Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM with Susan Benarcik Oct 28 – Nov 18, 2015Artists produce solutions, manage uncertainty, experiment, explore, transform, collaborate, problem-solve, and take risks every day. In this 4 session course, you are invited to experiment with a practicing studio artist with a variety of creative mediums that will activate your […]
Autumn Wreath; Not Your Ordinary Wreath Workshop
Autumn Wreath: Not Your Ordinary Wreath at Main Line Art Center in Haverford, PA Monday, September 28, 2015 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Notes: $30 supply fee payable to instructor Using unusual branches and vines as a base for creating your own autumn wreath. The outcome is really up to you and your own personal style, […]
New!! Art Adventures with Susan & Linda
Premiering at Highlands Art Garage in September… Art Adventures– a group creativity workshop- led by Susan Benarcik and Linda Celestian As your highly skilled sherpas we will prepare the route, fix the ropes in place, and provide the necessary gear for your art adventure! No previous experience is needed. Work spontaneously with provided art materials quieting the […]
Sizzling Summer Classes
July was packed with fun for students looking for a summer adventure. Working in mediums such as paper marbling, photo collage, and collaborative sculpture. Seemingly unrelated, these three traditional mediums aren’t governed by logic, and tend to produce unpredictable outcomes. They push our comfort level and cause us to think about process, evolution, u-turns, and surprise. Both […]
Paper Marbling Workshop
Highlights from my Paper Marbling workshop at Highlands Art Garage. We had a blast, and the results were astounding! I’m scheduling additional batik and marbling workshops for the Summer and Autumn right now, so please let me know if this type of workshop is something that you’d be interested in. Marbling consists of floating paints on a surface of thickened […]
Evening and weekend Summer Courses at DCAD
DCAD – Delaware College of Art and Design – A creative partnership between Pratt Institute and the Corcoran College of Art and Design INSPIRED BY NATURE: DRAWING ORGANIC PATTERNS AND FORMS Instructor: Susan Benarcik SIX SESSIONS Thursday, June 11 – July 16; 6 PM – 9:15 PM Non-Credit Tuition: $230; 2 CEUs Are you inspired […]