Note: This is a record of the mentorships that were offered in 2021. These have all been completed.
The mentorship program for 2021 offers the opportunity to receive individual instruction from an Open Studios artist at no cost to the participant. It is open to both aspiring artists and experienced artists of all ages from 16 and up . We have changed the program this year to make it more attractive to participants.
How it works
A number of mentorships will be offered in 2021. Each will pair one artist ( the mentor ) with one student. The mentorships will be announced on our website, our Facebook Page and our Instagram page. Each mentorship will include nine hours of instruction spread over several sessions.
The mentorships are listed below. One applicant will be selected for each mentorship. The mentor and student will arrange for the mentoring to take place at a mutually convenient time. The mentor will provide one on one guidance to the student.
Students who complete their mentorship will be given the opportunity to display during Open Studios weekend one item of work that was created as part of the mentorship.
Timeframe
Applications for mentorships are open until August 15th. The successful applicants will be notified no later than September 1st and announced on social media. Mentorships will take place between late August and early October.
Who can apply
Anyone who is at least 16 years of age, there is no upper age limit. Applicants under the age of 18 require parental permission.
How to Apply
Use this form to apply. The deadline for applications is August 15th 2021 at 6pm.
Use our contact form if you have any questions about the mentorship program or how to apply.
The following mentorships are being offered
Printmaking with Barbara Mason
Synopsis: Learn about Monotype, Solarplate Etching, Woodblock, Linoleum block with and without a press
Prerequisites: This mentorship is open to all experience levels
Location: Golden Road Arts Studio
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Watercolor Painting with Laura Hopper
Synopsis: I will introduce water media projects that are fun and result in finished products the mentee will be proud of. Watercolor using masa paper, watercolor with brush, experimenting with alcohol inks and acrylic finish on a watercolor background.
Prerequisites: This mentorship is suitable for beginners or experienced artists.
Location: East Village at Orenco Station
Splash Photography with Chris Goldthorpe
Synopsis: Learn how to photograph liquids using your DSLR or Mirrorless camera. This will cover splashes, reflections and slow shutter speed photography.
Prerequisites: This mentorship is best suited to applicants who own a DSLR or Mirrorless camera.
Location: Outdoors in the back yard of Chris Goldthorpe which is located 2 blocks from Somerset West Park.
Ceramics with Andrea OReilly
Synopsis: Lesson plan includes hand building with different clay types. Possibly some wheel throwing if there is previous experience in throwing.
Prerequisites: Must have some basic understanding of hand building.
Location: At the studio of Andrea OReilly in Beaverton near SW 161st and Davis
Pottery with Pamela Dierickx
Synopsis: How to handle clay, wedging, centering, throwing on a wheel. Trimming, bisque firing, glazing
Prerequisites: This mentorship is suitable for all levels of experience including beginners
Location: At the shop of Pamela Dierickx near Banks.