Lumonics School of Light Art
Project 2: Creating a light column
Example of column that you will construct and artify: Total height 40.5″ Base: 12″ W base x 2’5″ H x 2.5″D
Sandy Maschan with Marc Billard, instructor
Sandy Maschan and his column
Sandy Maschan’s column
About the class:
An innovative hands-on approach to learning light art in which you take home your original light sculpture upon completing the 4-session class.
You will be working with plexiglas and other materials, and LED lighting.
Importantly, you do not need to be an artist to take this course, but you will feel more artistic and confident of your artistic abilities when the class concludes.
Course instructor Marc Billard has decades of experience working closely with trailblazing light sculptors Dorothy and Mel Tanner. Dorothy Tanner is the recipient of the 2018 Denver Mayor’s Award for for Excellence in Arts and Culture in the Innovation category. Just walking into the studio/gallery fires the imagination.
We offer 3 classes that have a lot of flexibility to meet your needs:
1. 1-day class from 9am to 4pm with a 1/2 lunch break. We will provide you with a “ready-made” LED-lighted white cube with a remote control to change colors, and have all art materials available for you to use. You take home your new light sculpture at the end of the day. Each class is limited to two students. A minimum of 5 days notice is necessary so we can build your cube in advance. Cost: $390 with all materials included. (6 1/2 hours)
2. 4-session class of three hours per session. Choose from a morning (9 am-12 noon) or afternoon class (2pm-5pm) for 4 days in which you do the construction of the cube and then the artifying. All materials are included!
Each class is limited to four students or fewer. Cost: $390 with all materials included. (12 hours)
3. We also offer a 2-day intensive for one person or more. You can take the 9am -12noon class, break for an hour, and then take the 2pm-5pm class for 2 consecutive days or non-consecutive days to complete your light sculpture in which you do the construction of the cube and then the artifying. Cost: $390 with all materials included. (12 hours)
Professional assistance is always available every step of the way.
Consider taking the class with a group of friends, co-workers, or family members.
* if you have to miss a class we have always arranged make-up sessions.
You are welcome to visit the School before enrolling. For more info, call 303.568.9406 or email.
You can also register on the phone.
email : lumonics@gmail.com for more info
Students are guided in an intimate studio setting to create their own one-of-a-kind light sculpture. Some knowledge of shop tools is recommended although not required. Students do what is comfortable for them. Marc will do the construction for any step if requested. Dorothy Tanner makes unscheduled visits to check on everyone’s progress.
You will learn how to electrify your art work using LED bulbs/LED strips dependent on your project, learn what shop tools are required, and how to use them. You will add your creativity to the art work to bring it to completion on the final session.
What students have written about the class:
Having fun in our light sculpture class @lumonics.lightart.school. It really allows you to appreciate the art even more when learning more about the process. Lumonics are masters at their craft!
– Tim Vacca
I just today completed the third of my four class sessions. So great! Marc is a wonderful teacher, and happy to assist with any operations with which the students aren’t comfortable. Beyond that, just being in the space where Dorothy and Marc have created such spectacular art pieces is in itself very inspiring. If you want to get your creative juices flowing, I wholeheartedly recommend this course!
– Foster Brashear
I love Lumonics! I still can’t believe that I had the chance to learn this art. Marc is a great teacher and allows us to use our own creativity. Every week I looked forward to the class and time at the studio.
– T.l.d.
This was a wonderful and exciting class! Every one of us shared delight at each step of the way as Marc demonstrated one cool technique after another. All of the colors, textures, and creativity made for a wonderful (and too short!) experience, with the best part being the exquisite piece of art we each got to take home. I can’t wait for the next class!
– Sandy Maschan
Articles:
Learn Light Art from Denver’s Luminary Sculptor
Dorothy Tanner, the lauded Denver sculptor and recipient of the 2018 Denver Mayor’s Award for Artistic Excellence and Innovation, is now taking students.
BY HALEY GRAY | DECEMBER 17, 2018
Thanks to Westword for including the Lumonics School of Light Art in the “Ten Things for Art Lovers to See and Do This Weekend in Denver.”