Pysanky- A Family Tradition
Pysanky- The Art of Ukrainian Egg Design I recently found an old picture of a wee kid making pysanky, it’s hard to decipher if its my brother Dan or I hard at work on an egg design. Each year I dig out my supplies, mix my dyes, and hunker down to make “a few […]
Small Group Presentations & Workshops
I’ll be sharing some thoughts on the ways in which nature influences my work with a local garden club this winter. I’m excited to present my work to avid gardeners in an intimate setting. Recently I exhibited some collage at Adkins Arboretum. There was a buzz of interest that built up surrounding my process. This resulted in two workshops this winter […]
Explore the Arts at DCAD
Come join me for two new and exciting continuing ed courses at Delaware College of Art and Design. Fiber Metamorphosis & Introduction to Wall Sculpture Fiber Metamorphosis: Wednesdays January 11th – February 8th 6P.M – 9:15 P.M Introduction to Wall Sculpture: Mondays January 9th – February 6th 6P.M – 9:15 P.M
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Batik Workshop
Batik Workshops at Highlands Art Garage are awesome! Generally, none of the folks that attend have any experience with batik, and yet each of their designs turns out to be unique and compelling. Batik is a process by which melted wax is applied to cotton fabric to resist or retain several layers of color. It definitely […]
Studio 7 Workshops with Susan Benarcik
So frequently I’m reminded by media that we are distracted, we are we multi-tasking to our disadvantage, and our restless minds have no room to hear subtleties. So how do we increase our focus in a world filled with distractions? Some suggest meditation, diet, or yoga and meditation to increase mindfulness. What I suggest is … creativity. Studio […]
Highlands Art Garage -The Best Stop on the Art Loop
The best stop on the Art Loop… The Highlands Art Garage- a new and exciting arts education venue offering unique classes and workshops. Friday, February 6th To mark the official opening in our new location at 2003 West 17th Street in Wilmington, Rich Bockman, Linda Celestian, Rich Pierce and I will be on hand to answer questions regarding […]