Art Night Out: Crafting Custom Brushes

Learn how to make splendid handmade brushes that are works of art and functional tools from master brushmaker Glenn Grishkoff. The brushes created during this workshop produce specialized brush tips and shapes that can’t be found in purchased commercial brushes. They are one of a kind, resulting in one of a kind line work and painted brush strokes. This course is open to all levels and includes step-by-step, beginning through advanced instruction, in brush-making. The brushes created may be used for work with glazes, oxides, watercolor, acrylic, oil paints, or sumi ink, and a variety of other liquid paints.

As you explore this tactile and meditative craft, we'll keep your creative spirits high with a curated selection of beer from Claremont Craft Ales and fine wines. Complemented by delectable light bites, this evening promises to be a sensory journey of inspiration and connection.

Limited spots available - reserve your creative adventure today!

This is a 21+ event. All materials, drinks and light finger foods included.

Artist Statement

California-based artist Glenn Grishkoff grew up watching his Chinese-born Russian father grind his own ink and brush iconic glyphs onto rice paper. This childhood memory and his own experience in Asia taught Grishkoff the power of a brushstroke and the spirit of natural materials. The sculptural objects and performances he creates with clay, paper, wood, metal, textiles and hair, reference his own story and the materials he uses. In his work, one sees a reflection of human experience as the artist pays homage to the animal spirit within the physical world.


Biography

Glenn Grishkoff has shared his expertise as an artist and brushmaker by conducting national and international workshops for over 20 years. He is currently a Senior Lecturer at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles teaching Art and Ecology. Since 1995, he has enjoyed invitations to artist residencies in South Africa, Japan, and Thailand and has collaborated with Oscar-winning designer Colleen Atwood and renowned ceramic artists Paul Soldner and Peter Voulkos. He earned a BFA from California State Fullerton and a MFA from The Claremont Graduate University. In 2008 he was awarded the Idaho Commission on the Arts Fellowship. During the summer of 2019 he was invited, by Sierra Nevada College, as a visiting ceramic professor and resident artist to Eastern and Central Japan. To learn more about Glenn visit his website at www.glenngrishkoff.com and Instagram posts, A Brush with Nature,@glenn grishkoff

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