Class


You & Your Performance	Event Type: Workshop Saturday, December 13, 2008 3:00am - 5:00am Some primary areas of focus in this introductory workshop are: -Exploration of presence -Collaboration through yielding with strength -Spatial elements of composition & choreography -Conjuring action, imagery & states of being -Engaging the audience by engaging with the moment -Strengthen the voice by creating original sound & music -Generating text through rhythm and energy -Tapping into joy as the basic performing experience more... Event Location Venue: Links Hall Address: 3435 N. Sheffield, #207 Chicago, IL 60657 Google Map Neighborhood: Lakeview
How to Deal with Difficult People	Event Type: Class Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:00am - 12:00pm Dealing with difficult people is an art form. You have the Perfectionist, the Pushy One, the Know-it-All and the Whiner, learn how to deal with them all. Do you take rejection personally? Does the demanding gallery director or boss; the pushy client; the know it all cast member or critic or the passively aggressive co-worker cause you stress or discomfort? Chances are you will have to deal with some of the above personality types. Learn how to identify the various personality typ more... Event Location Venue: Gallery 37 Center for the Arts Address: 66 E. Randolph Chciago, IL 60601 Google Map Neighborhood: Loop
Print Your Own T-Shirt	Event Type: Class Sunday, November 16, 2008 12:00pm This is a 1 day workshop is a quick introduction to screenprinting onto fabric. Students will come with a black and white image (either a laser print or photocopy). We will show how to burn an image to a screen, and print the image onto a t-shirt. Each student will have time to print at least 5 one color t-shirts by the end of the day. This workshop is not a complete guide to screenprinting, but a fun way to get exposed to the medium, and leave with a product that you designed yourself. All materials are provided except the T-Shirts. Students should bring up to more... Event Location Venue: Spudnik Press Address: 1821 W Hubbard Suite 308 Chicago, IL 60622 Google Map Neighborhood: West Town
Screen printing Basics	Event Type: Class Tuesday, October 21, 2008 7:00pm This class will walk students through the process of making monoprints, hand stencils, and photographic images. We’ll learn a variety of ways to plan and print a multicolor project. Students will combine everything they learn to create one independent multicolor print by the end of the class. All supplies except paper and specialty inks (like metallics and fabric) will be provided. more... Event Location Venue: Spudnik Press Address: 1821 W Hubbard Suite 308 Chicago, IL 60622 Google Map Neighborhood: West Town
Back to the Basics: Drawing on Paper	Event Type: Class Wednesday, October 1, 2008 7:00pm - 10:00pm We at Spudnik Press recently remembered that we love graphite and charcoal. We’ve been drawing with needles, painting with asphaltum, and we forgot about the simple pleasures of a pencil on paper. Form and contour escaped us somewhere between applying hard ground, and step etching our plate. And we recently thought, "Wouldn’t it be great to have a good, old-fashioned drawing class?" We have invited the talented Layne Jackson to step in for an evening of drawing to help us reinvigorate our image making processes. more... Event Location Venue: Spudnik Press Address: 1821 W Hubbard Suite 308 Chicago, IL 60622 Google Map Neighborhood: West Town
Express Business Loan Application Workshop	Event Type: Class Event Type: Workshop Event Type: Other Event Friday, August 8, 2008 10:00am - 12:00pm The Express Business Loan Application Workshop is offered for small business owners in the arts and creative industries who are seeking start up and/or working capital loans. Listen to a brief presentation about the SBA Express Loan program and then apply for your loan. The application is easy, painless and fast with minimal paperwork. more... Event Location Venue: Ecenter of Columbia College Chicago Address: 218 S. Wabash 7th Floor Chicago, IL 60604 Google Map Neighborhood: Loop
Financing Your Arts Based Business - Loan Preparation Workshop	Event Type: Workshop Event Type: Other Event Friday, August 1, 2008 10:00am - 12:00pm As an artist you need financing to attend shows, for your materials and supplies, to rent your studio, and for other needs. This workshop is focused on preparing self employed artists and small and start up business owners in the arts and creative industries for bank financing. Key factors such as projecting your sales, organizing your business, determining business expenses and financing needs, and bank financing requirements are discussed. Registration is required. Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (please arrive at 9:45 for sign in; presentation starts promptly at 10) Place: Ecenter, 218 S. Wabash, Room 716, Chicago, IL 60604 Cost: $25 more... Event Location Venue: Ecenter of Columbia College Chicago Address: 218 S. Wabash 7th Floor Chicago, IL 60604 Google Map Neighborhood: Loop
Express Business Loan Application Workshop	Event Type: Class Event Type: Workshop Event Type: Other Event Friday, July 25, 2008 10:00am - 12:00pm The Express Business Loan Application Workshop is offered for small business owners in the arts and creative industries who are seeking start up and/or working capital loans. Listen to a brief presentation about the SBA Express Loan program and then apply for your loan. The application is easy, painless and fast with minimal paperwork. All you need: • Documentation verifying the existence of your business entity • A business checking account and a business check • Social security number or federal tax ID number • Valid driver’s license or state ID • Secondary identification (utility bill, bank or mortgage statement) • Good credit standing All owners of the business must be present to apply. The documentation fee is $475. Personal checks will not be accepted. No fee will be charged for unapproved loan applications. Registration is required. more... Event Location Venue: Ecenter of Columbia College Chicago Address: 218 S. Wabash 7th Floor Chicago, IL 60604 Google Map