Workshop Schedule

Adult & Youth Workshops

Learning takes place in museums where challenging programming is integrated with exhibitions, technology and research to encourage the natural curiosity within all people. The National Cowboy Museum strives to offer educational opportunities for all levels of learning in different mediums. Our goal is to encourage and instruct a wide audience, giving them the tools and information to elevate their expectations and achieve their dreams.

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Bright Cut Engraving February 12-15, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. In cooperation with the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association, the Museum presents a workshop featuring TCAA engraver Dave Alderson. The workshop will focus on all techniques of scroll and floral engraving in Western silversmithing and design. Instructor: TCAA Member David Alderson Skill level: Beginner to intermediate Tuition: $400. Supply list provided. Limited enrollment. For more information and to register call, (405) 478-2250, Ext. 277.
Basket Weaving-Algonquin Basket February 23, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Marcia Balleweg with Oklahoma Basket Weavers Guild will teach an adult basket weaving class. Make a small Algonquin basket starting with a filled bottom. Students will learn double triple arrow weave, how to shape the basket and make its handles. Finished basket measures roughly 8" H x 5 ½" W x 5" D Skill level: Advanced beginner Tuition: $45. All supplies provided. Limited enrollment. For more information and to register call, (405) 478-2250, Ext. 277.
Still Life Painting in Oils Tuesday evenings in April 2013 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 5 weeks, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2013 With still life as the subject matter, this course will focus on painting in the chiaroscuro tradition by way of "alla prima," or working wet into wet. The focus will be to achieve the maximum amount of depth and brilliancy of light, maintain rich color and achieve a sense of air in the painting. A look at the masters of chiaroscuro painting, both past and present, will allow for discussions on effective design. Students will work on a new painting every two weeks. Instructor: Small Works, Great Wonders artist Kelli Folsom Skill level: Beginner to advanced Tuition: $100. Supply list provided. Limited enrollment. For more information and to register call, (405) 478-2250, Ext. 277.
Academy of Western Art Workshop-Drawing and Composition from Imagination June 3-6, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Class will focus on the importance of drawing with an emphasis on the figure and horses. The art of memory drawing and memorizing form will be addressed. One-on-one instruction, student critiques and a presentation on oil painting techniques and methods will be included. This is an ideal class for upper level high school students or those wanting to improve on their drawing skills. Instructor: Prix de West Artist William Whitaker Skill Level: Beginner to advanced Tuition: $375. Youth scholarship available. Supply list provided. Limited enrollment. For more information and to register call, (405) 478-2250, Ext. 277.
Academy of Western Art Workshop-Sculpture: Traditional Portrait Techniques for a New Century June 10-13, 2013 Working from live models and other reference materials the focus of this workshop will be to expose the student to traditional portrait techniques of sculptors from Rodin to present day. Correct anatomical structure and an emphasis on bringing emotion, personality and a life-like feel to the portrait will be stressed. Instructor: Prix de West Artist Paul Moore Skill Level: Advanced to professional Tuition: $375. Supply list provided. Limited enrollment. For more information and to register call, (405) 478-2250, Ext. 277.
Elements of Design for Western Craftsmen October 8-10, 2013 In cooperation with the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association, the Museum presents a workshop featuring TCAA artisans Mark Drain and Chuck Stormes. A departure from focusing on tools and techniques, this workshop will explore design considerations such as form, proportion, style, contrast and their relationship to function. Saddlemakers, silversmiths, bitmakers and others will benefit from a discussion of these and other design elements. Instructor: TCAA Members Mark Drain and Chuck Stormes Tuition: $350. Limited enrollment. For more information and to register call, (405) 478-2250, Ext. 277.
Reduction Woodblock Workshop November 16-17, 2013 Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (free seminar preceding at 9 a.m.) Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Participants will receive an orientation including materials, procedures, the Do's and Don'ts of printing and demonstrations. Learn to develop a three-value print through carving, proofing and printing. All students will be provided pre-drawn linoleum blocks, and color blocks will be introduced on the second day. Each student is provided a print folder to protect and organize their printing experiments, proofs and final prints. Students will eat as a group; box lunches provided. See the schedule. Skill level: Beginner to advanced. Tuition $180. All materials provided. Limited enrollment. For more information and to register call, (405) 478-2250, Ext. 277.