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Art Workshop at i3 – Intro to Painting & Acrylic Basics
Description:
Ever wanted to get into painting or learn some new techniques? Join me, Aaron Greenwell, for an introductory to Acrylic Painting and Painting basics at i3.
Aaron Greenwell has a BFA in Sculpture from Wayne State and has spent a lot of studio time learning various painting and art processes. You will have a fun and inspiring time working with his eccentric attitude as he guides you in exploring fundamental uses of painting tools as well as learning to explore your own methods of creativity.
Acrylic is a great medium to start with, not too different from Watercolor. It dries fast which allows you to explore different techniques and fix mistakes fast. I still prefer working in Acrylic over Oil a lot of the time!
Weather pending, I may try to setup for us to paint outdoors. I find fresh air makes everything better.
This event is for Wednesday, August 5th from 7pm – 9:30pm
Who is allowed to join?:Â Anyone 18+ is welcome! Experienced and inexperienced artists, crafters, and curious minds of all type are welcome to this workshop.
The goals of the workshop:
- Give people the essential tools to start painting in Acrylic themselves
- Inspire and teach attendees how to develop techniques and explore
- Motivate us all to create great pieces using this fantastic artistic pursuit.
- To provide a piece to take home either finished or almost there.
The workshop will start by covering:
- Basic brush and paint maintenance
- How to mix powerful vibrant colors & problem solving color issues
- Different brushes and how they can be useful
After the basics we will explore:
- How to problem solve in Art and Painting
- How to explore your own techniques!
- A group study/painting
- A group Critique
Required supplies:
- Your lovely self!
- Bring any painting or Acrylic supplies you may have (easle, canvas, etc.)
- If you do not have supplies, I will have supplies on hand for people to play around with
- In spirit of my own philosophy, I prefer people get to learn and become comfortable with there own materials when possible, however I will be providing supplies for those who have no experience or supplies.
Bonus!:
- As thanks to helping support me in running these workshops, you will have your choice of a paint brush to take home.
- We will also be creating a piece for you to take home as well.
- One lucky individual will earn an additional prize in the form of Art Supplies to take home with them.
If you need to contact me for questions or concerns, you can reach me by e-mailing agrnwll@gmail.com
You can purchase seating through EventBrite at $19.00 per seat. If you cannot or do not want to use EvenBrite for reservation, please contact me directly. Seating is limited to 15 for this first class.
Maker Faire 2013 and the Official After Party
Maker Faire Detroit – July 27-28 9:30am – 6:00pm
With over a dozen projects from the members of i3 Detroit spread across the faire, make sure you don’t miss anything, check out inside the museum along with the i3 tent. Don’t miss the laminar flow fountain our president Matt Oehrlein has put together with the help of his fellow members. http://laminarfountain.blogspot.com/
If you have not had a chance to stop by the space, come to maker faire and see what our members have created.
Afterwards come over to i3 (Saturday 27, 7pm) and enjoy the company of other makers from local and afar.
2013 MAKER FAIRE OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY
Make hard, play hard. That’s what we say over at i3 Detroit – Metro Detroit’s D.I.Y. Workspace. Okay, we don’t actually say that, but maybe we should start.
On Saturday, July 27th, i3 Detroit will open its doors to Maker Faire’s finest, and those curious about the creative and inspiring environment we have cultivated at our location. Come on over, take a tour, talk shop, and meet some of the creative geniuses behind your favorite projects you saw at Maker Faire.
We’ll have food and snacks, some “adult beverages” (heh heh), and music to keep you entertained well into the night.
We’re getting some parking details worked out right now at a vacant lot right next to us. We’ll have a parking attendant monitor it, so all your goodies will be nice and safe.
Live music provided by:
– Erika –Â http://www.facebook.com/
– DJ Disc –Â http://www.facebook.com/
– Ech0 –Â http://www.mixcloud.com/
TEDx Detroit was a rousing success!
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- Preparing for a great conference.
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- The Main Screen at TEDx Detroit
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- In order to move the PowerWheels into the building without lifting it up the stairs, we had to drive it into a crowded elevator and go through a handicapped entrance.
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- Awesome!
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- TEDx Detroit 2012 was opened by an incredible drumline performance.
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- W. Scott Richardson had a great time connecting with TEDx Detroit 2012 Labs organizers!
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- John Sugg talks about i3 Detroit to a TEDx Detroit 2012 attendee.
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- The giant Connect 4 was a huge draw! Congratulations to all the winners!
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- The centerpiece of the Labs was the Table Full Of Lego
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- Exhibitors had the opportunity to take advantage of snacks and other treats during the day.
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- Getting ready to tour the G.A.R. building
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- A view of the city through one of the top-floor windows of the GAR building.
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- A view of the city through one of the top-floor windows of the GAR building.
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- Kristine Devine watches the city through a fifth-floor window of the GAR building like a silent and brooding superheroine.
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- The Gem Theater is momentarily empty between sessions.
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- Valerie Sobczak, one of the Labs organizers, wanted to have a chance to drive around before we finished tearing down: I said ‘ok’, but in retrospect, I should have remembered she doesn’t have her permit yet…
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- W. Scott Richardson and John Sugg end an exciting day at TEDx Detroit 2012
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- Maria was volunteering for TEDx Detroit 2012 and we had a chance to talk at length about hackerspaces and how they change the city.
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- Ted dropped by to help with takedown… which somehow involved driving the PowerWheels through a crowded and very surprised historic theater…
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- The End of TEDx Detroit 2012, but the Beginning of a New Kind of Change. This was the end of an exciting and entertaining day! Go Detroit!
We’d like to thank everyone who came out and supported TEDx Detroit. The attendance was phenomenal this year, the speakers were insprational and forward-thinking, and the networking and collaboration environment is providing lift to the rise of Detroit across the nation and around the world. In addition to the traditional TED-style talks, participants were also taken on tour to view the rework-in-progress on the Grand Army of the Republic building: one of Detroit’s oldest and most historically impactful structures. On display in the TEDx Labs this year were several hacker- and maker-spaces including i3 Detroit, many with interactive and exciting crafts and hands-on items.
We ended up having about 120 people stop by at various points throughout the day and talk with us about i3 Detroit and what makes it different from other hackerspaces around the Metro area. Interest in tours and membership was high, and we’re thrilled to have the possibility to show new visitors what the space is all about in person! Many of the projects we brought along were a great hit, including the ammo-can speakers, ChronoTune, Racing PowerWheels, and the Giant Connect 4.
In addition to spending time with the attendees, we also spent quite a bit of time talking with and getting to know the organizers, staff, and volunteers of TEDx Detroit. Contratulations on a great conference, and we are looking forward to next year!
Maker Faire 2012: After Party i3:photobooth
Over the weekend was this years Detroit Maker Faire.
We built, Make and Partied the weekend away!
On friday creators spent the day at i3 putting the finishing touches on their creations, while others prepared for the party saturday night. The space was spotless as a dedicated group stayed over night and constructed a photo booth which became a huge success at the party.
i3Detroitâs PowerWheels teams took 1st(#3) and 3rd(#13-Seanâs car) in the endurance race Sunday. Saturday, i3 took 1st in the 15 lap road course. There is a âYESâ(1st place) medal that has been added to the trophy cabinet. For the Power Racing Series, Detroit was weekend 2 of 3, so we head to Chicago next weekend and hopefully all kick some butt to bring home so real trophies!
The party may not have won any awards this year, but we still had fun!! El Guapo taco truck came out, as did Treat Dreams, and Meed by B nektar to help party the night away.  Sunday at least 5 projects from i3 walked away with editor choice ribbons.
