​​Please stay home if you are feeling sick or have had a known exposure. We encourage you to wear a mask if that feels the most comfortable!
​Questions? Contact [email protected] or call (715) 779 - 3457.

Art Making for Seniors: Empowerment through Creativity Series (55+)

Classes starting Thursday, May 15th
One storyteller, three visual artists, nine workshops, one artists reception!

We are thrilled to present this summer arts series, Art Making for Seniors: Empowerment through Creativity, featuring storytelling, self portrait, glass painting, silk painting with dyes, plein air, and oil painting. Class offerings begin in May with an engaging storytelling workshop, The Ways of Deep Water with Tracy Chipman, and culminate in a public Artists Reception on September 14th at the CORE Community Center from 2 - 4 PM. Join us for the one that excites you most or take them all and make it a truly inspired summer!
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Each class is offered by sliding scale donation: 0 - $35 per individual class and 0 - $70 per two-part series. Pay what is generous and affordable for you. Those who aren’t able to pay may attend at no cost.

All artists are generously donating their time.  All proceeds support this series and the CORE Community Resources mission to improve the quality of life for seniors and reduce food insecurity in Northern Bayfield County.

All supplies are provided.  Pre-registration is required for all classes. Classes for adults 55+. View class details below. Register online or by phone at (715) 779 - 3457.

This project is supported in part by a grant from the Chequamegon Bay Arts Council and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Art Making for Seniors: Empowerment through Creativity Series (55+)

The Ways of Deep Water: Storytelling Workshop with Tracy Chipman, 
Storyteller

Thursday, May 15th |  3 - 5 PM
at CORE Community Center
Suggested sliding scale donation: 0 to $35
Register by May 14th - HERE
Maximum 12 participants
​Join local storyteller, author, and somatics practitioner Tracy Chipman for an emergent workshop exploring voice through storytelling. Coming together along the shores of Lake Superior, Tracy will guide you in working with the theme of the Ways of Deep Water through three threads: stories of Lake Superior, of longing, and experiences of fluidity (whatever that means to you). Participants will then craft a story from their lived experience. Tracy will encourage and support participants in developing and sharing their oral narratives. Possibilities for sharing include dyads, triads, or a group, with the intention of sharing a form of the story at a September 14th public Artists Reception (only for those who wish to share). Possibilities for sharing your work publicly include oral, audio recording, or transcription to a written form (which could be shared anonymously).  
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About Tracy 
Tracy Chipman (she/her/they), MA is an oral storyteller, author, somatics practitioner, and a certified TRE® provider who invites us into deeper connections with ourselves, each other, and life. She resides in Washburn, Wisconsin, occupying the traditional territories of the Ojibwe people. In March 2023, Tracy published her first book, Borealis Mundi - Resting in Place, Loss & Grace. More about Tracy's work here: Tracy Chipman.

Who Am I? Self-Portrait with Pastels and Watercolor
with Michèle Coppin,
​Artist and Art Therapist

Saturday, June 21st | 1 - 3 PM 
at The Club’s Fireplace Room, Washburn
Suggested sliding scale donation: 0 to $35
Register by June 7th - HERE
​Maximum 12 participants
All supplies provided
Portraiture is the art of representing the physical or psychological likeness of a real or imaginary individual. From earliest times the portrait has been considered a means to immortality. Portrait painting goes beyond simple documentation--it is the artist’s interpretation of the subject. Inspired by mirrors, participants will have fun as they learn basic portraiture concepts including proportion, color, shading and use of texture, line and shape. Participants may choose to show their work at a public Artists Reception at CORE Community Center on September 14th.
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About Michèle
Michèle Coppin's mixed media paintings are painted on glass, in reverse, and sometimes backed with gold, silver, or copper leaf. Inspired by time, gardens, fabrics, and folklore, the subjects emerge from tangles of natural elements woven into color fields and threaded with decorative detail.  Michèle has exhibited regionally, nationally, and internationally.  She holds a BFA from The Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA from Pratt Institute.
Born and raised in Belgium, exposed to the rich art history of northern Europe, Michèle Copin further developed her art through travels in Mexico and India in search of pure bright color.  She has had a particular focus on reversed painting, which goes back to antiquity, was known to the ancient Chinese, and has a long tradition in the folk arts of Eastern Europe and India.
An art therapist as well as a working artist, she has taught a diverse array of students, including kids and teens, seniors, cancer patients, and incarcerated women. Michèle is a part-time resident of Bayfield, Wisconsin. More about Michèle and her work.

Learn to Paint with Oil: a Two-Part Series with Cindy McDonnell,
Oil Painter and Silk Painter

Part 1: Thursday, June 26th | 10 AM - 1 PM
Part 2: Friday, June 27 | 10 AM - 1 PM
at Core Community Center
Register by June 19th - HERE
Suggested sliding scale donation: 0 to $70 for the two-part series
Maximum 10 participants
All supplies provided
Participants will learn about drawing, using oil paints, composition, value, color, and brush strokes while painting a Bayfield apple that is ripe for the picking! This is a two-session class--three hours each session. Come with an open mind willing to learn! No painting experience needed! Participants may choose to show their work at a public Artists Reception at CORE Community Center on September 14th.

About Cindy
Cindy’s passion for painting, whether in oils or with dyes on silk, is fueled by a love of nature and vibrant color.  As a Northern Wisconsin native and a seasonal resident of Chequamegon Bay, Cindy brings a deep connection to the natural world to her work. 
After becoming seriously involved in art in her late 40s, Cindy’s focus is now on sharing the joy of creating with others. Her workshops will offer a unique, hands-on learning experience. Cindy’s ability to meet students where they are, whether they’re complete beginners or experienced artists, ensures that each participant will leave with new skills and a sense of accomplishment.

Understanding the Plein Air Difference and Creating in Plein Air: a Two-Part Series with Rita Payne, Painter

Part 1: Tuesday, July 8th | 11 AM - 1 PM
at CORE Community Center
Suggested sliding scale donation 0 to $70
for the two-part series
​Register by June 24th - HERE
Maximum 6 participants
All supplies provided
Plein air painting adds a wonderful level of freedom to your artwork. The movement of paint and the benefit of natural lighting gives your artwork an air of authenticity that is hard to achieve in an indoor studio setting. In our first class, we will cover paint mixing, composition and positioning of canvas and paints. We will also cover the distinct differences of painting in a less controlled setting. Paint moves and sets up differently, the weather is a factor, and the great outdoors holds a series of happy accidents waiting for the plein air painter.
Based on the experience level and physical abilities of students, we will decide on a suitable location for our second session.

Part 2: Creating in Plein Air
- Part 1 Prerequisite
Tuesday, July 15th | 11 AM - 1 PM
location TBD during first class of series
Maximum 6 participants
All supplies provided
This class will be conducted completely outdoors. Each student will create their own masterpiece. We will touch on composition and lighting before starting and then get right to painting the scene. Each student will get individual instruction on choosing a scene and scale of their painting and instruction on creating perspective and color application. Participants may choose to show their work at a public Artists Reception at CORE Community Center on September 14th.
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About Rita
Rita is a skilled oil painter with over 30 years of experience, specializing in plein air painting and large landscape works. She holds a degree in Fine Arts and a Master’s degree, and has exhibited her work extensively. 

​Rita’s background in fine art and outdoor painting brings a fresh perspective to students, encouraging them to connect with nature and translate that connection onto canvas.  Her two-part workshop will offer a hands-on opportunity for participants to learn outdoor painting techniques in a supportive environment. 

Silk Painting with Dyes: a Two-Part Series with Cindy McDonnell,
Oil Painter and Silk Painter 

Part 1: Thursday, July 31st | 10 AM - 1 PM
Part 2: Friday, August 1st | 10 AM - 1 PM
at Core Community Center
Suggested sliding scale donation 0 to $70
for the two-part series
Register by July 24th - HERE
Maximum 10 participants
All supplies provided
Part 1: Learn to Paint on Silk (one project) - Bring your own printed image (8x10-ish) or select from options 
Part 2: Silk Painting with Dyes
We will be using stretched silk on wooden supports, brushes, dyes, and resist technique. Participants will take home a framed original silk painting. Participants may choose to show their work at a public Artists Reception at CORE Community Center on September 14th. 
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About Cindy
Cindy’s passion for painting, whether in oils or with dyes on silk, is fueled by a love of nature and vibrant color.  As a Northern Wisconsin native and a seasonal resident of Chequamegon Bay, Cindy brings a deep connection to the natural world to her work. 
After becoming seriously involved in art in her late 40s, Cindy’s focus is now on sharing the joy of creating with others. Her workshops will offer a unique, hands-on learning experience. Cindy’s ability to meet students where they are, whether they’re complete beginners or experienced artists, ensures that each participant will leave with new skills and a sense of accomplishment.
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Painting on Glass with Michèle Coppin, ​Artist and Art Therapist

Saturday, August 9th | 1 - 3 PM
at The Club’s Fireplace Room, Washburn
Register by July 26th - HERE
Suggested sliding scale donation: 0 to $35
Maximum 12 participants
All supplies provided
Reversed painting on glass is an ancient technique that goes back to antiquity and has a long tradition in the folk arts of India and Eastern Europe. Participants will paint an abstract or figurative image while experimenting with color mixing on a small piece of glass, combining paint and gold to create images of color and light. At the end of this workshop, they will have a ready-to-go framed painting. Participants may choose to show their work at a public Artists Reception at CORE Community Center on September 14th. 

About Michèle
Michèle Coppin's mixed media paintings are painted on glass, in reverse, and sometimes backed with gold, silver, or copper leaf. Inspired by time, gardens, fabrics, and folklore, the subjects emerge from tangles of natural elements woven into color fields and threaded with decorative detail.  Michèle has exhibited regionally, nationally, and internationally.  She holds a BFA from The Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA from Pratt Institute.
Born and raised in Belgium, exposed to the rich art history of northern Europe, Michèle Copin further developed her art through travels in Mexico and India in search of pure bright color.  She has had a particular focus on reversed painting, which goes back to antiquity, was known to the ancient Chinese, and has a long tradition in the folk arts of Eastern Europe and India.
An art therapist as well as a working artist, she has taught a diverse array of students, including kids and teens, seniors, cancer patients, and incarcerated women. Michèle is a part-time resident of Bayfield, Wisconsin. More about Michèle and her work.