2nd six weeks schedule

all students should be working on their large plate RELIEF prints, either linoleum full or half sheet or large woodcut, full or 3/4th sheet.

originally we were going to attempt doing reduction work but with all the activity with the monks and school in general time has slipped away from us....

so now we are doing a straight relief cut print based on the amendment or clause/article you chose. remember you are also responsible for researching 3 different and new printmakers that make marks/cuts that are technically where you want to go.

all prints are based initially on Tom Huck... but the extra is based on your own personal research.(3 sources printed out for a grade)

these pieces need to show how you feel about your topic!

so... you need to have a final print and a minimal edition of three printed for your

6 weeks test.

6 weeks test grade is a finished print!

next week we are going to the DMA to check out the Posada exhibition!

all students who turned in their permission forms will walk over in class.

we will then try to do a relief etching based on Posada's prints and plates and do a small reduction print...

so plan ahead.

do some idea sketches.

find something YOU want to work with image wise.

i am looking forward to these large prints! and again want to thank all of you for all your wonderfulness in regard to dealing with the Crow and the monks.

so many comments...you must be a good teacher...NO I HAVE GREAT STUDENTS!!!!

2nd six weeks

Good job print makers!

prayer flags are beautiful and send a most positive message again. reminder..all printmaking students are invited to the cosmic cafe to have dinner with the monks after the prayer flag exchange this Friday...our fair day.

students are responsible for finding their own ride to the restaurant and of course the museum.

ceremony is from 5:30-6:30pm this Friday Oct. 8th

everyone is invited to the ceremony and the mandala will be complete...

however dinner is for you student artists and free tibeters...

presenters please be there a bit earlier maybe 5:10...

and then the monks leave

next crow project message in a bottle....in may.

so far UD and CCS are participating.

2nd 6 weeks project

you will have these 6 weeks to complete this project...

so pace yourselves. completion is essential.

the self portraits as a whole turned out great. now is the time to not only carve a great plate but to make a really strong thought provoking demanding narrative political image.

1. find an article from the universal declaration of human rights or the U.S.A constitution

each student can only work on one that hasn't been claimed so check sign up sheet.

2.we will be working with reduction process

either linoleum ( 2' x 1.5")

or wood 20" x 29"

a few of you are working on metal plates.

3. I must review your image before you transfer it to the plate and see the drawing on the plate before you start carving.

look up reduction print on utube before you start carving.... there are a lot of clips explaining the process. unfortunately school blocks many sites.

this is because we need to decide on how the reduction will happen especially for those of you working on wood plates.

4. once the plan is set remember to do many test prints and to save these. cut all your paper first and have it ready to print.

everyone will be expected to print 20 -25 prints to hopefully get a good edition of 15.

reduction printmaking is a way to learn registration.

remember this.

I WANT POWERFUL IMAGES "SCREAMING" HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT YOUR ARTICLE OR AMENDMENT.

OPEN STUDIO THIS SAT. FROM 9:15 -12:45 OCT 8TH

FOLKS REMEMBER TO LOOK AT EXAMPLES ON THE WEB

TOM HUCK, OUTLAW PRINT MAKERS, SUE COE

MORE TO FOLLOW

schedule of events for the mystical arts of tibet tour

The Mystical Arts of Tibet

Oct. 2nd - 9th, 2010


TIBETAN BUDDHIST MONKS from Drepung Loseling Monastery return to the Crow Collection for a week-long artist residency to construct a magnificent Tantric Buddhist mandala sand painting.During the week, millions of grains of colored, crushed marble are painstakingly laid into place in this ancient spiritual art form to generate energies for global healing. This year, the monks will construct the Akshobhya mandala, or The Unshakable Victor, symbolizing a wish for conflict resolution and peace.

Saturday, October 2nd - AdventureAsia: Family Days at the Crow

10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Celebrate the opening day of The Mystical Arts of Tibet with fun family activities inspired by the traditions of Tibet. Tour the new exhibition Tibet—The Land Closest to the Sky and create your own sand paintings, prayer flags, and Tibetan friendship scarves. Following the opening ceremony, the monks will perform a special blessing for children. Free, but donations to the Drepung Loseling Monastery are appreciated.

The Mystical Arts of Tibet Opening Ceremony - 1:00 PM:

Experience the beauty of this ancient ritual and blessing of the space as the monks prepare for the creation of the mandala.Seating is limited; $30 for the public, $15 for Friends of the Crow Collection and students. Reservations are required; call 214-979-6435.

Tuesday, October 5th -

Meditation with the Monks of DrepungLoseling Monastery 6:15–7:15 PM

Enjoy a relaxing hour of meditation led by our artists-in-residence. Space is limited; $10 donation to the Drepung Loseling Monastery requested.

Wednesday, October 6th -

Gallery Talk:

The Mystical Arts of Tibet 12:15 PM

Join Johan Elverskog, Professor of Religious Studies at Southern Methodist University, for a conversation in the galleries on the religious and artistic significance of mandalas.Free. No reservations required.

Thursday, October 7th -

Silk Road Lounge SPECIAL EVENT

Sacred Music, Sacred Dance

location:

Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts 7:00 PM

Experience a rare special performance by the monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.

Seating is limited; $20 for the public, $15 for Friends of the Crow Collection, $5 for students. Reservations are required; visit crowcollection.org or call 214-979-6435.

Presented in partnership with the Dallas Observer and Naga Thai Kitchen and Bar. Please note, due to the sacred nature of this presentation, alcohol will not be served at this event.

Free Tibet and BTW printmaking students will be doing "ode to Drive By Press"that evening from 5pm-opening of dance preformance in printmaking room 058

before the event.

old and new prayer flag images are available to be printed on new t-shirts ( various sizes and colors) for a $10.00 donation, on colored fabric $5.00 donation and on anything you bring for a $3.00 donation. This event is hosted in patnership and sponsored by The Crow Collection of Asian Art and btw free tibet.

Friday, October 8th

Prayer Flag Presentation5:30 PM

Join us as students from the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts printmaking class present original prayer flags to the Tibetan monks in a ceremony bridging East and West.
Free. No reservations required.

Saturday, October 9th -

Mystical Arts of Tibet Closing Ceremony - 1:00 PM

In a ceremony representing the impermanence of all that exists, the monks will dismantle the sand mandala. Following the ceremony, the sand will be dispersed at Turtle Creek in Dallas.Seating is limited; $30 for the public, $15 for Friends of the Crow Collection and students. Reservations are required; call 214-979-6435.

2010 Flora Street Dallas, Texas 75201 214 979-6430

Copyright © 2010 The Crow Collection of Asian Art.

http://www.crowcollection.org/

ok all... monks will be here oct 2nd for opening ceremony

ok all.. all prayer flags must be completed by this friday sept. 10th 2010

open studio this tuesday sept. 7th.... after school till 5:30pm

wednesday sept. 8th..... after school till 7pm.

prayer flag exchange... friday october 8th 2010... out fair day 5:30 - 6:30pm

all students and their families are welcome and semi expected to be there.

please go to WWW.crowcollection.org for exact info.. click on calendar and go to dates

oct. 2nd-9th, 2010

now we are starting on reduction prints for most of you! our topic is the u.s. constitution especially the bill of rights.. all students need to pick an amendment and think how is this amendment in practice today? how do you feel our rights are being protected today in these great american states... this is a print about you and how you feel about this country NOW! in relationship to what our constitution enables us to have.

think ..what does it mean: the american dream? the middle class? how do you defend your opinion based on facts....

this is important to have come up with thoughts that will then inspire images....

remember supplies and a copy of the constitution must be turned in for a grade!

go to http://www.moma.org/explore/collection/index

and click on prints and illustrated books......

here are works collected in the greatest modern museum in u.s.a.

look at these!!!!!

good inspiration.

due dates for first six weeks

WELCOME !

WELL AS USUAL THE YEAR BEGINS AT AN AMAZING PACE.

THE MONKS WILL BE BACK TWO WEEKS EARLIER THAT ANTICIPATED...

SO THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO TIME TO WASTE!

( these dates are for both A and B days adjust accordingly)

FRIDAY, Sept 3rd - prayer flag Internet research

FRIDAY, Sept 10th - all prayer flags need to be printed on fabric

FRIDAY, Sept 17th - plate of self portrait completed ( ready to print!)

FRIDAY, Sept 24th - copy of u.s. constitution especially bill of rights

( each student will pick an amendment to do a print on. first come first serve)

please get your materials and tools! paper arts is your best option for tools.

118 north peak street

dallas, tx 75226-1137

tel: 214-828-9494

tues-fri 10am-5pm sat. 11-4pm

or asels, maybe hobby lobby.

All students will be expected to be at the prayer flag exchange

at the crow collection of asian art friday Oct 8th 5:30pm -6:30pm

I know it's our fair day..but invite all your friends etc.

We will be doing our version of DRIVE BY PRESS with prayer flag plates.. thursday oct 7th 5:30-? at school before the monks dance performance in the black Box theater.

go to http://www.crowcollection.org/ for more details.

other links to find interesting images of self portraits are http://www.imcclains.com/

google woodcuts and lino or linoleum prints

also stop by the DMA and check out the Posada Exhibition!

we will have open studio both tuesday and wednesday of this and next week to get prayer flags printed.

( 31st 4:10-5:30pm, 1st 4:10-7pm, 7th 4:10-5:30pm, 8th 4:10-7pm)

SUMMER WORK FOR PRINTMAKERS!

SUMMER WORK MUST BE COMPLETED AND READY TO PRINT FIRST DAY OF CLASS.

BOTH ARE RELIEF PRINTS

PRAYER FLAG.

1.PLEASE RESEARCH PRAYER FLAGS.

2. MAKE SURE IT IS POSITIVE...

3. A MESSAGE/BLESSING FOR THE WORLD.

REQUIREMENTS: 8"X8" OR 6"X8"

MDF BOARD OR LINOLEUM(1/8th NOT THICKER THAN 1/4th INCH)

GET A GOOD TOOL SET..GO TO PAPER ARTS, WOODCRAFTERS, ASELS..ETC

LABEL YOUR TOOLS.

SELF-PORTRAIT

12"X15"(VERTICAL)

MUST INCLUDE REALISTIC IMAGE, UPPER TORSO AND ONE HAND

MUST INCLUDE 3 PATTERNS

LOOK AT LINKS TO GET IDEAS FOR IMAGERY.

check utube for videos about woodcuts ..woodcutting.. etc.
post links.
also look at links on this site..lots of images and links lead to links etc.

QUESTIONS..EMAIL ME AT kutscheid@gmail.com

the end of the year is almost here!

"time's a clicking"

>>>> meaning that in about one week we are done....

please check the blog for summer assignments

(prayer flag plate must be done when you enter school the first day of 2010-2011 school year)

and

SEE YOU THIS THURSDAY AT THE CROW

May 13th, 2010 5pm-7:30pm

with money in hand!

DEAR ALL,
PLEASE READ THE ARTICLE AFTER THIS POST. THESE ARE OUR KIDS WHO WE ARE MAKING THE COLORING BOOK FOR.
THEY NEED OUR HELP!
HOW CAN WE HELP? BY SELLING AS MANY PRINTS AS POSSIBLE AT THE

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE SHOW
MAY 13TH, 2010
CROW COLLECTION OF ASIAN ART
5:30 -7PM

INVITE EVERYONE YOU KNOW..A GREAT WAY TO GET AN ORIGINAL PIECE OF ART AND HELP OUR FRIENDS IN NEED.

$20.00 FOR PICKING A BOTTLE WITH A NUMBER
$40.00 FOR A PRINT OFF THE WALL
THERE WILL ALSO BE PRINTS FROM THE MONASTERY IN TIBET!

SEE YOU THERE WITH CASH IN HAND!