The Arts Guild of Barrens is offering a Scratchboard/Claybord Art Workshop on Saturday, August 21st from 1pm-4pm at the Fine Arts Bistro located at 143 West Main Street in downtown Glasgow. The Workshop fee is $29.00 with pre-registration prior to August 14, 2010.  From August 15th to August 21st, the workshop fee is $35.00. Registration forms are available from the Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Commerce, the Fine Arts Bistro and day of workshop registration is available. This workshop is appropriate for ages 12 years and above and is limited to 25 participants.

Arlene Wright-Correll, an Award Winning International Artist & Teacher from Avalon Stained Glass School & Creativity Center in Munfordville is the instructor. This is your opportunity to learn an art form that is meticulously executed from an artist that has spent over 20 years passionately creating her award-winning pieces! All supplies and 3 hours of instruction are included. Scratchboard, sometimes referred to as Claybord, was invented about 100 years ago to replace the tedious technique of wood and metal engraving for illustrations. Samples of this type of art are currently on display at the Fine Arts Bistro.

Learn how to always create clear, intense color. No more muddy painting. No more pale, washed-out art. Even if you work in other painting media, this class will define and simplify your understanding of color. Learn how to make a powerful statement with your color. In this hands-on workshop you will discover your creative voice and learn the fine points of etching, composition, and color!  You will go home with a finished work of art even if you cannot draw a straight line!