Tesia Blackburn's Net Return On Teaching

What many people do not realize in regards to teaching-especially teaching an art class, is that a LOT of work and preparation goes into it. In fact, if you were to calculate an hourly wage for all of the prep time plus the teaching time and the follow up, you would be shocked and then wonder why people teach at all.

I, for one, am very appreciative of those that love to teach as I, and others benefit greatly from it. Tesia Blackburn shares her insights as to why she teaches-I might add that not only does she teach classes, but also has a Youtube channel that is an extension of her teaching.

image copyright: Tesia Blackburn
Teaching at Ghost Ranch

Permission To Be Passionate - Teaching in The Atelier Method

(Written by Tesia Blackburn)

"The virtue of an atelier school is its complete authenticity, its appropriateness to the purpose it serves. There is no compromise. For the study of art, it provides an artist’s domain and involves the focus on work which is an artist’s way of life. " I recently ran across this article on Frank Hobb's blog and found it amazingly readable and worthy.

I'm sure my thoughts will be a pale comparison to what Mercedes said but here goes. READ MORE

RRAA Remaining (free) Programs for 2015

End of the Year

RRAA Programs held at the

Esther Bone Library 

950 Pinetree Rd.

Rio Rancho, NM

All programs at the Esther Bone Library require signing up for it. The library will begin sign up for each program approximately one month prior to the event date. Class size is limited to 20 people and unless otherwise indicated, the age range is 8­-80+ years old. You can sign up at the adult information desk at the library or call: 505 891­5012 option 3.

You can also sign up online at the library page (click on the calendar events icon). Sign ups usually begin one month prior to the program date. Please wear clothing that you don't mind getting ink or paint on (or, bring an apron)­.

Meditation Through Doodling

Saturday, October 17th 10 am-12 pm 

 

Sign Up Required 

Ages: 13 years old on up 

(not suitable for younger ages)

All supplies provided 

This event is FREE

So, you say you can't draw? We say you can! 

Learn the basics of what some folks now call, 'meditative drawing'.

Learn how to combine quiet contemplation and the simplicity of the line to both create a work of art and relieve stress. In this stressful world that we live in, learn this simple technique that you can take with you everywhere. No previous experience required.  Guaranteed to reduce your stress levels!

This program will be taught by Annette Kingman

All supplies will be provided and this event is free.

Create Your Own Scarf

Saturday, Nov. 21st 10 am-12 pm

 

Esther Bone Library 

Sign Up Required 

(class size is limited)

Ages: 8 years old on up 

All supplies provided 

This event is FREE

 

Come join us with this super fun and easy way to create your own scarf (or, give it as a gift!) led by RRAA artist, Annette Kingman. RRAA will provide you with a blank white scarf to work with along with all other needed supplies and you will leave with your very own creation of a bright and colorful scarf. Perfect to keep for yourself or to give as a gift for the upcoming holidays to some lucky recipient!

Make Your Own Wooden Holiday Ornament

Saturday, Dec. 12

10 am - 12 pm

Sign Up Required 

(class size is limited)

Ages: 8 years old on up 

All supplies provided 

This event is FREE

Come and make your own wooden Holiday Ornament and RRAA will provide everything you need to do this with (blank wooden ornament, paint, glue, ribbons, buttons, decorative papers, glitter, etc.). Of course, you are welcome to bring some of your stash to have fun with too! A great way to slow down and enjoy the company of others while creating your own ornament.

The Art of the Collage-a Free Workshop

© Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio

Saturday July 11th 10 am-12 pm

Esther Bone Library

Sign Up Required

Ages: 13 years - 80+

(not suitable for younger children)

Class size minimum: 5 Maximum: 15

Collage (From the French: coller, to glue) is a technique of an art production where a composition is made from an assemblage of different forms, thus creating a new whole. This is mixed media approach and no previous experience is required! 

All supplies are provided and this event is FREE!

Class will be taught by RRAA artist, Paula Scott

Surface Treatments: July 2015 Program

As a fiber artist, Donna is always seeking news ways in which to introduce layers to her fabric before quilting them. This often involves experimentation with various dye techniques, printmaking, texture and mark making-all of which are referred to as 'surface design' in the fiber arts world. Organic plant matter and rust are ways in which a fiber artist can employ that is not only readily accessible, sustainable and economical, but also non-toxic. It is in combining these various technique combinations that allow for a much broader range of surface design.

Donna's lecture and demonstration at the July RRAA meeting will focus primarily on the rusting techniques she uses to create her fiber surface designs. Donna will be sharing her 'start to finish' process along with some samples of her work and a powerpoint presentation.

This program will follow the business portion of the monthly membership meeting.

Membership meetings consist of membership updates and business (about the first half hour to 45 minutes of the meeting) followed by a program. At the meetings, members have a chance to mingle, sign up for art venues, exhibitions, and volunteering. The programs are free of charge and you need not be a member to attend. 

With the exception of the December meeting, all meetings are open to the public. RRAA is a non-juried art association and all mediums and levels of ability are welcome to join. Being a resident of Rio Rancho is not a requirement to join-this is a regional art association.

To join RRAA, download and fill out the membership form, the release of liability form and bring it along with your membership dues to the next monthly meeting.

Monthly membership meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

The meetings will be held at Don Chalmer's Ford Community Room (also known as the break room)

2500 Rio Rancho Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM  click on MAP for a visual map.

Winners of the Art Show at Loma Colorado Library

Rio Rancho Art Association Announces

THE LOMA COLORADO AWARDS LANDSCAPE / NATURE 1st Place: Ginny Brown, Picnic Anyone 2nd Place: Annette Kingman, The Boat 3rd Place : Yvonne Korotky, Blue Birds Honorable Mention: Tom Popp, Monument Valley 2D: OTHER 1st Place: Joe McDonnell, The Red Star Arrives in Budapest 2nd Place: Mitzi Condit, Garden Contemplation 3rd Place : Nan Adamson, Chimayo Walk to the Light Honorable Mention:Joanne McDevitt, Dry Bar Honorable Mention: Paula Scott, Coral Reef PHOTOGRAPHY 1st Place: Bob Crowley,  Corrales Bosque 3D 1st Place: Cindy McDonnell, Sol 2nd Place: Cindy McDonnell, The French Actress 3rd Place : Phyllis Popp, Lavender Fields Forever Honorable Mention: Sue Hanauer, Chaos Contained Thank you to everyone who entered.  It is a gorgeous show! A special thanks to Juror, Pat Berrett for reviewing the work.

Here are the prize winners and a few random images of the exhibit:

Upcoming RRAA Programs at Esther Bone Library (Free)

RRAA Programs at the

Esther Bone Library 

950 Pinetree Rd.

Rio Rancho, NM

All programs at the Esther Bone Library require signing up for it. The library will begin sign up for each program approximately one month prior to the event date. Class size is limited to 20 people and unless otherwise indicated, the age range is 8­-80+ years old. You can sign up at the adult information desk at the library or call: 505 891­5012 option 3. New! You can also sign up online at the library page (click on the calendar events icon). Sign ups usually begin one month prior to the program date. Please wear clothing that you don't mind getting ink or paint on (or, bring an apron)­.

Just in time for Mother's Day!

Saturday, May 9th 10 am-12 pm

(a possible repeat of this event on Nov. 21st) 

Esther Bone Library 

Sign Up Required 

(class size is limited)

Ages: 8 years old on up 

All supplies provided 

This event is FREE

Come join us with this super fun and easy way to create your own scarf (or, give it as a gift!) led by RRAA artist, Annette Kingman. RRAA will provide you with a blank white scarf to work with along with all other needed supplies and you will leave with your very own creation of a bright and colorful scarf. Perfect to keep for yourself or to give as a gift to mom or some other lucky recipient!

© Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio

Saturday July 11th 10 am-12 pm

Esther Bone Library

Sign Up Required

Ages: 13 years - 80+

(not suitable for younger children)

Class size minimum: 5 Maximum: 15

Collage (From the French: coller, to glue) is a technique of an art production where a composition is made from an assemblage of different forms, thus creating a new whole. This is mixed media approach and no previous experience is required! 

All supplies are provided and this event is FREE!

Class will be taught by RRAA artist, Paula Scott

Beginning Origami

Saturday, August 15th 10 am - 12 pm

Esther Bone Library

Sign Up Required: Class size is limited to 15

Ages: 8 years-80+

Have fun learning the basics of Origami-Origami is the Japanese word for paper folding. ORI means to fold and KAMI means paper. Together, they form the word, "origami." It is an art form that has been handed down from parent to child through many generations.

RRAA Artist, Sue Hanauer will be teaching this program.

All supplies will be provided and this event is FREE!

A Lecture On Contemporary Art 

Confronts Renaissance Masters

Tuesday, September 15th 

6:30-7:30 pm

Esther Bone Library

No sign up required

If you visit Italy as a tourist, you probably don't come for the contemporary art, as much for its rich reserve of Renaissance art and history. In Italy, factories and castles are often transformed into modern and contemporary art institutions. The past confronts the present, and the present is enhanced through its relationship to history. In Italian, 

un confronto, means a comparison, contrast, or confrontation. In order to heighten the display of modern and contemporary art, historical works are exhibited alongside more recent art. This confrontation is used to draw out relationships present within the history of Italian art, heightening the display of artwork by creating a bridge between artworks of different generations. Sharon Wilson, an artist and frequent traveler to Italy, will talk about the contemporary art scene in Italy.

Meditation Through Doodling

Saturday, October 17th 10 am-12 pm 

Esther Bone Library 

Sign Up Required 

Ages: 13 years old on up 

(not suitable for younger ages)

All supplies provided 

This event is FREE

So, you say you can't draw? We say you can! Learn the basics of what some folks now call, 'meditative drawing'.

Learn how to combine quiet contemplation and the simplicity of the line to both create a work of art and relieve stress. In this stressful world that we live in, learn this simple technique that you can take with you everywhere. No previous experience required.  Guaranteed to reduce your stress levels!

This program will be taught by Annette Kingman

All supplies will be provided and this event is free.

Just in time for Mother's Day!

Saturday, May 10th 10 am-12 pm

(and a possible repeat of this event on Nov. 21st) 

 

Esther Bone Library 

Sign Up Required 

Ages: 8 years old on up

space is limited! 

All supplies provided 

This event is FREE

 

Come join us with this super fun and easy way to create your own scarf (or, give it as a gift!) led by RRAA artist, Annette Kingman. RRAA will provide you with a blank white scarf to work with along with all other needed supplies and you will leave with your very own creation of a bright and colorful scarf. Perfect to keep for yourself or to give as a gift to mom or some other lucky recipient!

RRPS "Rising Stars" 2015 Senior Art Show

Join us at the opening reception for the

2015 "Rising Stars" RRPS Senior Art Show:

Friday, April 17th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 

on the third floor of City Hall. 

During the reception, starting at 5 p.m., 

awards will be presented by the Mayor

to students featured in the art show

The annual Rio Rancho Public Schools art show, "Rising Stars", will take place on the third floor of Rio Rancho City Hall from April 9-28. Regular viewing hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The artwork on display is from high school seniors at various Rio Rancho Public Schools. A free, public reception with refreshments will be held on Friday, April 17from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the third floor of City Hall. During the reception, starting at 5 p.m., awards will be presented to students featured in the art show.

Participation in the art show was open to all students in the class of 2015. The show is judged by guest artists and the awards are sponsored by the Rio Rancho Art Association and the New Mexico Art Education Association.

As part of their membership requirement, National Art Honor Society (NAHS) students will also have their art featured in the Rising Stars show. The induction ceremony for these students will take place on April 17 at approximately 5:30 p.m. following the awards ceremony for the senior art show.

Rio Rancho City Hall is located at 3200 Civic Center Circle

Paint With An Artist-a Free Program!

Paint With An Artist

Saturday, April 25th 10 am-12 pm 

Photo © Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio

The library will begin sign up for each program approximately one month prior to the event date. Class size is limited to 20 people and unless otherwise indicated, the age range is 8­-80+ years old. You can sign up at the adult information desk at the library or call: 505 891­5012 option 3. Sign up usually begins one month prior to the program date. Please wear clothing that you don't mind getting ink or paint on (or, bring an apron)­.

Esther Bone Library 

Sign up required 

Ages: 8 years old on up 

No previous experience necessary

All supplies provided 

This event is FREE

April 2015 Program

April Meeting is April 8 at 6:30 pm

We meet at Don Chalmer's Ford Community Room 

(aka: 'Brakeroom'/Community/Education Room)

located on St Rt 528 and Westside

at the southeastern end of Rio Rancho

April Program: Art Critique

One of the most popular program requests we get from our members is to have their art critiqued. Paula Scott will be facilitating this month's critique-Paula has been in an art critique group now for more than 5 years where the artists meet once a month up in Santa Fe. The format used is very structured (and non-threatening) and was developed by Santa Fe artist and author, Nancy Reyner.  Be sure to bring in one piece of art that you might not be happy with, feel unresolved about, or even a work in progress. Getting feedback on your art is a great way to hone your skills in your medium.
  
Important note: Please be sure to keep your art covered so that we will not see it before it is time to have it up for critique. Paula will go over the critique format with everyone before we commence. 

Although you need not be a member to attend the RRAA meetings, only member art will be critiqued-which is still valuable to those who aren't getting their work critiqued.

Free Art Programs for 2015 at Esther Bone Library

The Rio Rancho Art Association (RRAA) is about "Artists Reaching Out Through Art"

Offering free art programs Free is good, isn't it?  Here's the lineup of all the free art programs  RRAA has to offer you this year.  These programs are offered as a part of RRAA's Community Outreach Programs.  All you need to do is sign up and show up!  So, come on out and join us and Save These Dates! Even better still, share this information with others! We look forward to seeing you! RRAA Programs at the Esther Bone Library  950 Pinetree Rd. Rio Rancho, NM All programs at the Esther Bone Library require signing up for it. The library will begin sign up for each program approximately one month prior to the event date. Class size is limited to 20 people and unless otherwise indicated, the age range is 8­-80+ years old. You can sign up at the adult information desk at the library or call: 505 891­5012 option 3. Sign ups usually begin one month prior to the program date. Please wear clothing that you don't mind getting ink or paint on (or, bring an apron)­.

Paint With An Artist           Saturday, April 25th 10 am-12 pm  and Saturday, September 26th 10 am-12 pm   Esther Bone Library  Sign up required  Ages: 8 years old on up  No previous experience necessary All supplies provided   This event is FREE

The Art of the Collage   Saturday July 11th 10 am-12 pm Esther Bone Library Sign Up Required Ages: 13 years - 80+ (not suitable for younger children) Class size minimum: 5 Maximum: 15 Collage (From the French: coller, to glue) is a technique of an art production where a composition is made from an assemblage of different forms, thus creating a new whole. This is mixed media approach and no previous experience is required!  All supplies are provided and this event is FREE! Class will be taught by RRAA artist, Paula Scott

CREATE YOUR OWN SCARF    Just in time for Mother's Day! Saturday, May 10th 10 am-12 pm (a possible repeat of this event on Nov. 21st)    Esther Bone Library  Sign Up Required  Ages: 8 years old on up  All supplies provided  This event is FREE   Come join us with this super fun and easy way to create your own scarf (or, give it as a gift!) led by RRAA artist, Annette Kingman. RRAA will provide you with a blank white scarf to work with along with all other needed supplies and you will leave with your very own creation of a bright and colorful scarf. Perfect to keep for yourself or to give as a gift to mom or some other lucky recipient!

Beginning Origami image from www.origami-resource-center.com Saturday, August 15th 10 am-12 pm Esther Bone Library Sign Up Required: Class size is limited to 15 Ages: 8 years-80+ Have fun learning the basics of Origami-Origami is the Japanese word for paper folding. ORI means to fold and KAMI means paper. Together, they form the word, "origami." It is an art form that has been handed down from parent to child through many generations. RRAA Artist, Sue Hanauer will be teaching this program. All supplies will be provided and this event is FREE!

A Lecture On Contemporary Art Confronts Renaissance Masters   Tuesday, September 15th  6:30-7:30 pm Esther Bone Library No sign up required If you visit Italy as a tourist, you probably don't come for the contemporary art, as much for its rich reserve of Renaissance art and history. In Italy, factories and castles are often transformed into modern and contemporary art institutions. The past confronts the present, and the present is enhanced through its relationship to history. In Italian,  un confronto, means a comparison, contrast, or confrontation. In order to heighten the display of modern and contemporary art, historical works are exhibited alongside more recent art. This confrontation is used to draw out relationships present within the history of Italian art, heightening the display of artwork by creating a bridge between artworks of different generations. Sharon Wilson, an artist and frequent traveler to Italy, will talk about the contemporary art scene in Italy.

Meditation Through Doodling       Saturday, October 17th 10 am-12 pm  Esther Bone Library  Sign Up Required  Ages: 13 years old on up  (not suitable for younger ages) All supplies provided  This event is FREE So, you say you can't draw? We say you can! Learn how to combine quiet contemplation and the simplicity of  the line to both create a work of art and relieve stress.  Learn this simple technique  that you can take with you everywhere.  No previous experience required.   Guaranteed to reduce your stress levels! This program will be taught by Annette Kingman All supplies will be provided and this event is free.