Hey, want something else to do during the lock-down than binge-watching Yugoslavian crime shows, or playing canasta? (Yes, that really is what Sue is doing.) Then check out some online classes offered by the Sons super women Deb & Sue!
Deborah, a brilliant printmaker & teacher runs the remarkable, internationally heralded CPC – Chicago Printmakers Collaborative. Usually it is bustling with artists in studios, printmakers printing, and famously attended gallery showings. The beloved communal art space is now teaching online. What kinda dang classes can you take at the CPC without grinding an ancient stone into submission? Well here are some ideas: Bookbinding at Home – In this exciting online class, we take you through a variety of hand-made book structures that can be used as journals, notebooks, artists’ books or thoughtful gifts for friends and family. We will discuss tools and materials such as adhesives, book cloth, board, and paper types as well as techniques such as folding, sewing and gluing.
Poetry in Printmaking – Pushing the boundaries of poetry can yield some beautiful results. Exploring the Broadside as a medium of expression, this online class will dive into some unusual poetic texts for inspiration creating our own unique set of poetic broadsides. We will be exploring monotype printmaking for this class and some supplies will be required. Find out about these online courses, private lessons and more.
Fancy a songwriting class with Sue? Check out these group classes or sign up for private one-on-one sessions for 4 or 8 weeks with your favorite wacky diva. Call 773 728-6000 or click the links to some of these groovy group classes;
Your Creative Process in 7 Questions
Sue has designed a syllabus based of 7 questions and an artists’ personal journey to answer them with their own work. Recharge your songwriting, singing, and performances by expanding your inner and outer voice. Class = show ‘n tell of your own songs, examples, harmony & improvisation tips and tricks, and poetry & spoken word exploration.
6 Songwriting Memos for the New Millennium
Sue has designed an 8-week class based on the Italo Calvino writing manual Six Memos for the Next Millennium. Calvino’s groundbreaking book for writers focused on 6 principles; Lightness, Visibility, Exactitude, Multiplicty, Quickness, & Consistency. Break your own glass ceiling without getting hurt a bit!