Arts Education

Bloomington Print Collective, formerly Paper Crane Print Shop Offers Classses and Open Print Times

Bloomington Print Collective, formerly Paper Crane Print Shop is a non-profit arts group in Bloomington.  They offer weekly public open print times, as well as monthly workshops in various printmaking techniques. Upcoming classes include:
Screenprinting Workshop
Saturday March 31st, 1:00-4:30, $30

Learn the basics of photo process screenprinting in this fun and informative hands-on workshop. Bring in an image and t-shirts or paper and we will provide the rest. Visit bloomingtonprintcollective.org or bloomingtonprint.storenvy.com to sign-up.

Introduction to Lino Cut

Saturday, April 7th and 14th  $35

Learn to carve and print linoleum blocks in this two-part class.  Bring in an image or idea for your piece, the rest will be provided.  Space is limited. See www.bloomingtonprintcollective.org for a full schedule and to register.
Educators’ Workshop: Indigo Cloth of the Dogon
Inspired by the museum’s installation, Wrapped in Power: An Introduction to Cotton and Indigo in West Africa, this workshop will guide educators through an exploration of the indigo dyeing process and the historical, social, and spiritual meanings associated with indigo-dyed cloth in West Africa, especially in Mali. Jessica Hurd, a Ph.D. candidate in IU’s History of Art Department, who spent much of last year studying the textiles and other arts of the Dogon peoples of Mali, will be the featured speaker. Special presentation by Jessica Hurd, Ph.D. candidate, Art History, Indiana University. The workshop will take place on Saturday March 24, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Pre-registration required by emailing gmaxedon@indiana.edu. For more information, visit the IU Art Museum website.

Children’s Workshop: Indigo Cloth of the Dogon – CANCELLED
Call the Education office at (812) 855-1045 or email Ed Maxedon at gmaxedon@indiana.edu with any questions.

Inside the Curator’s World: Behind the Scenes at the IU Art Museum
Discover the inner workings of how art is acquired and exhibitions come about when enroll in this Continued Studies course. The first session will examine the role of a curator and how it has changed over time. At our second class, the topic will focus on how a curator organizes an exhibition, from conception to installation. Finally, we’ll discuss how curators research and acquire artworks for a museum’s collection. Each class will include a visit to the gallery and/or examination of acquired objects not currently on display. Class sessions are on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. between the dates of March 28 – April 11. Class size is limited to 15 people–enroll now! To register, click on IU Continuing Studies.