upcycled Denim @ Maine College of Art

Sat, Oct 11, 9am-5pm

Create wearable art with recycled blue jeans! Work with artist Kim Bernard to design and construct clothing, tote bags, hats, accessories, anything wearable from functional to far out. There will be a plethora of recycled denim provided that you can work with or you’re welcome to bring your own. Info

UPuppets (Upcycled puppets) @ Maine College of Art

Sat-Sun, Oct 25-26, 9am-5pm

Participants will use a variety of recycled materials, fabric and old stuffed animals to sew- build-fabricate a unique hand puppet/s.  The UPuppets' personalities will literally take shape as they are constructed. Their makers will relinquish control and let them become they own beings, complete with voices, stories, agendas and full personalities.  Info

ART BIZ BASICS @ Maine College of Art

Sat-Sun, Nov 1-2, 9am-5pm

In this crash course we’ll tackle the essential info every artist-craftsperson-maker-artisan must know to be a small, creative business: artist-gallery relationships, banking, business plan, business structure, contracts, commissions, copyright, federal and state tax ID’s, insurance, marketing, money management, permits, sales, taxes and time management. Kim will tackle these must-know business topics with interactive exercises and a bit of humor. Info

Intro to mending: Sew what?! @ Maine College of Art

Sat-Sun, Nov 22-23, 9am-5pm

Bring your clothes in need of mending: ripped, torn, too short, too long, too tight, too loose. We will use instructor-supplied sewing machines and hand sewing to fix them up and make them right. Come learn basic hand and machine sewing skills, as well as a variety of techniques to repair and upgrade the clothing.  Students will gain, not only a sense of confidence in mending, but will see mending as creative expression.  Info

ART ACCELERATOR ON ZOOM

8 weeks, 6-8pm, TBA

This intensive workshop is designed for artists who want to create a sustainable life making art. Each week, we'll examine a critical topic every artist must focus on to advance creatively and professionally. Working with a cohort of like-minded peers, participants will break down (seemingly) monumental tasks into manageable weekly assignments and engage in a learn-do-get feedback loop that will bring clarity and accountability to the creative process and studio practice. $250-.  Max participants 11. Email for more info.

GRANT WRITING

Sat, 9am-5pm, TBA

In this intensive crash course participants will learn: where to search for grants, how to choose a grant to apply for, how to write a compelling proposal, create a budget, and select images that will make your proposal stand out. Bernard will tackle these must-know grant topics with interactive exercises and humor. Participants will actually begin the grant writing process and get real time feedback.

DO YOU NEED A MENTOR?

Are you grappling with how to…

Become Inspired
Get into the Studio
Develop Self-Discipline
How to Overcome Creative Block
Develop Your Creative Process
Feedback on Work in Process 
Advice on Technique or Materials
Professional Development
Where to Show Your Art

Perhaps one-on-one consultations are right for you.  I've been mentoring a handful of individuals through monthly phone consultations and I have to say their growth astounds me!  This process is highly individualized, for some there will be assigned exercises, tasks and studio work.  For others suggested readings, reflections, journaling and museum field trips.  Most say that just knowing "Kim is going to call me next month" is just enough of a nudge to get them going.  If any of this resonates with you, if you're struggling and can't quite figure out how to break out or if you're ready to step it up and work toward your full creative potential, then email me and I'll send you more info about consultations.