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Art Workshop at i3 – Intro to Painting & Acrylic Basics

2015-07-21/0 Comments/in Classes, Events, i3 Detroit Events, Local Events, News, Other Detroit Groups, workshop /by gamebushido

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?: 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.

TEDx Detroit was a rousing success!

2012-10-27/0 Comments/in Event Recap, i3 Detroit Events, i3 Detroit News, Local Events, News, Other Detroit Groups /by ZurielSeven

: Preparing for a great conference.

: The Main Screen at TEDx Detroit

: 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.

: Awesome!

: TEDx Detroit 2012 was opened by an incredible drumline performance.

: W. Scott Richardson had a great time connecting with TEDx Detroit 2012 Labs organizers!

: John Sugg talks about i3 Detroit to a TEDx Detroit 2012 attendee.

: The giant Connect 4 was a huge draw! Congratulations to all the winners!

: The centerpiece of the Labs was the Table Full Of Lego

: Exhibitors had the opportunity to take advantage of snacks and other treats during the day.

: Getting ready to tour the G.A.R. building

: A view of the city through one of the top-floor windows of the GAR building.

: A view of the city through one of the top-floor windows of the GAR building.

: Kristine Devine watches the city through a fifth-floor window of the GAR building like a silent and brooding superheroine.

: The Gem Theater is momentarily empty between sessions.

: 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…

: W. Scott Richardson and John Sugg end an exciting day at TEDx Detroit 2012

: Maria was volunteering for TEDx Detroit 2012 and we had a chance to talk at length about hackerspaces and how they change the city.

: Ted dropped by to help with takedown… which somehow involved driving the PowerWheels through a crowded and very surprised historic theater…

: 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!

Ferndale DIY Street Fair – 9/18 & 9/19

2010-09-18/2 Comments/in i3 Detroit Events, Local Events /by nbritsky

It’s hard to believe that just last year we were driving around the cupcake car at the DIY Street Fair and trying to get people to be interested in i3 Detroit. Forward 365 days and we are being invited to the event to host a kids Make n’ Take.

Why not take a commercial product that kids are currently obsessed with and show them how to make them. At the fair, we will be attempting to make silly bandz out of silicone, foam molds and some coloring. In theory the process will work, but we only tested it last night. 🙂 The bonus is it’s free for the kids to try.

Come check out the event Sat – Sun (9/18 – 9/19) from 12 – 6. There will be art, bands and food. i3 Detroit will be located in the kids section and will also have the twinkie car and maybe some other surprises.

Hope to see you there.

i3Detroit gets Red Rolled!

2010-07-16/2 Comments/in Events /by Ryan

Red Green visits i3 Detroit tomorrow. Everyone is welcome to come at 11:00 AM to meet Red Green in person and his 16ft statue!

Here’s a sneak peak of what’s to come!

Never gonna Red you up,

Never gonna Red you down

Never gonna run around and desert you…

Red Rolled! from I3 Detroit on Vimeo.

Red Green Build Update: Tartan Test

2010-07-08/0 Comments/in i3 Detroit News, i3 Detroit Projects /by nbritsky

The Red Green build continues to make forward progress. Tuesday we brainstormed the shirt and decided we need to use a very specific tartan for the flannel shirt. Bonus points for all who can identify. To the left is our test pattern.

This is all duct tape and backed by a cool material called Tyvek. We are actually going to build a giant shirt for our giant to wear out of duct tape.

Keep checking the blog for more progress. We will be working on the statue on Saturday and Sunday. Please stop by to help. Members and non-members alike are welcome. Some back of the napkin math says we need 128 squares like this to the left. Hope to see everyone there.

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