Arkansas Craft a School to feature The Fine Art
of Faux Finishes
with Lynne Blanscet
ABOUT THIS COURSE:
“Faux finishes” are painting techniques used to “fake” the viewer into believing that what they are seeing could be marble, granite, gemstones, leather gold or other metals, be they antiques or not. You are invited to join artist Lynne Blanscet in this two day workshop in which you will learn and practice the magic of creating look-a-likes for walls, accessories and furniture for yourself and your business. Learn about finishes that are appropriate for different objects, which materials and tools to use, and what techniques to employ to achieve high-quality fine finishes.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Lynn’s interest in the arts began at a very early age under the tutelage of her father. She earned her B.F.A. in Crafts, with a teaching certificate from Tyler School of Art of Temple University in Philadelphia, and a M.F.A. in Ceramics from Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. She has since built on that base by taking continuing education courses in many subjects, including “Faux Finishes” by the JoAnne Day Workshop in San Francisco.
Lynne’s belief is that the greater the understanding of the materials required to execute any given job, the better the outcome. The rage of her commissioned work is so broad that a total understanding of materials and the psychological impact of color are critical and, most certainly having that vision is an integral part in executing finely crafted faux finishes.
She looks forward to sharing her vast knowledge and experience in the art world with those willing to explore the world of creative finishes.
AFTER-SCHOOL ART
for 4th – 8th graders
Begins Tuesdays
September 18 – October 16
with Daphne Morton
Drawing/Painting
New Orleans based artist Adrian Deckbar is offering 3 unique workshops – don’t miss this chance to learn from the best! See Adrian’s work here
Oct. 8-10 Painting BIG
Oct. 12-14,19-21 Anatomy for Art Students
Oct. 26-28 Drawing On The Right Side of the Brain
Clay
Sept. 28-29 Polymer Clay: A True Art Form with Marlene Gremillion – See Marlene’s work here
Oct. 11-Dec. 12 Nine Weeks of Clay with David Dahlstedt – See David’s work here
Photography
Oct. 20-21 Digital Photography with Ed Alexander- See Ed’s work here
Bladesmithing
Nov. 2-4 Introduction to Bladesmithing with Jim Crowell- See Jim’s work here
Basket Weaving
Nov. 3 Basket Weaving with Jeannine Hornsby
Glass
Nov. 9-11 Introduction to Glass Bead Making with Tom & Sage Holland- See Sage and Tom’s work here
Contact the Ark Craft School about scheduling courses/events for private parties.
Arkansas Craft School | 101 N. Peabody Ave., Mountain View, AR 72560 | 870-269-8397 arkcraftschool@gmail.com | http://www.arkansascraftschool.org
Cathy Drew is a lifelong resident of the region that she loves to promote. She was born in downtown Batesville in the late ’60s, located in one of the eight counties she now enjoys encouraging people to visit.
Drew became associated with the Ozark Gateway Region in 1990 while working at the ad agency (The Media Market Inc.). The agency handled marketing for the regional association, where she and her co-workers produced an annual tabloid publication. She began working as the Ozark Gateway Region director in June 2000.
After Drew became director, she took the region to the next level by helping the tourism organization create a new website and moved it from the old newspaper paper tabloid publication to a color magazine format. She helped open a visitor center for the Ozark Gateway, allowing visitors to pick up information from the entire state 24/7. Over the years, Drew has helped the organization meet new marketing goals, such as in- and out-of-state marketing, assuring that all 100,000 copies of their magazines are distributed each year.
In 2016, she assisted in creating the first Ozark Gateway Region Golf Classic. The tournament continues to grow each year, allowing the organization to expand its co-op program and helping each county have dedicated promotion. Drew stays busy at Ozark Gateway as the ad sales manager, magazine editor, day-to-day office operations, trade show representative, and magazine distribution representative, all while ensuring that the region is represented all over Arkansas and southern Missouri.
Drew was featured in several local and statewide publications over the years, as well as the 1997 cover of the Ozark Gateway Region tabloid, along with her then 4-year-old son, Jon. She has received several awards, such as the Batesville Rotarian of the Year in 2010 and a three-time Paul Harris Fellow.
She also has served as an Independence County election commissioner for several years. She now serves as their co-election coordinator, helping with behind-the-scenes management of voting equipment, day-to-day election deadlines, and poll worker training.
Drew serves on the Arkansas Travel Council Board of Directors, is Batesville Rotary Club Past President, and is the Rotary Clubs’ current publicity chair.
In March of 2018, Drew was honored with induction into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame for her many years of dedicated service to the tourism industry.