January 31st - February 3rd, 2013 - SAVANNAH, GA: THE 2013 SOUTHERN HUMANITIES COUNCIL CONFERENCE. The focus of the 2013 Southern Humanities Council Conference is "Boundaries: Real & Imagined." Jonathan will present a paper on boundaries in the visual arts. For more information about the 2013 Southern Humanities Council Conference visit http://southernhumanities.ning.com.

February 4th and 5th, 2013. HICKORY, NC - The Hickory Museum of Art: COLLAGE TECHNIQUES & CREATIVE EXPLORATION 2013 Enjoy new opportunities for spontaneity as you learn how to eliminate liquid adhesives from the collage-assembly process. Other subjects to be covered include "Getting Started," Accessing our Creative Energies, "Paperless" Transfer of Printed and Photocopied Images, Preserving Found Materials, Preparation of Substrates, Sources of Tools and Materials, Presentation and Framing of Finished Works, and more (some of this workshop's specific goals will be determined by the participants at the beginning of the workshop). Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM . Workshop Fee: $275 ($250 for members of the Hickory Museum of Art). Includes all materials, a free copy of "Collage: A New Approach," and refreshments. Space is limited and registrations will be honored in the order in which they are received. ||||| THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL |||||To register for this workshop call the Hickory Museum of Art at 828-327-8576For more information about the Hickory Museum of Art click here..

Saturday, February 16th thru Monday, February 18th, 2013. WARWICK, NY: COLLAGE MASTER CLASS / This master class in Jonathan's studio is specifically designed for and limited to folks who have studied with Jonathan before and would like to take their work to the next level. While technique will be reviewed, the focus will be on composition, narrative, style development, working in series, career building, etc. Each person wishing to participate in this event should prepare a short written statement describing why they wish to attend, what they intend to accomplish, and, if appropriate, what they will contribute to the group. Include your phone number and other contact information with the statement and e-mail it to jonathan@talbot1.com. Jonathan will respond by e-mail and/or phone and further discussion will determine whether or not this master class is appropriate for you. Hours will be unlimited and access to all tools and almost all materials in the studio is included. Also included are a continental breakfast, full lunch, and refreshments each day. Limited to 6 participants. Master Class Fee: $500. Space is limited so if you wish to participate in this event it is a good idea to contact Jonathan promptly. ||||| THIS MASTER CLASS IS FULL ||||| Please read this note about studio workshops. For accommodations information Click Here. For travel directions Click Here

Saturday, February 23rd, 2013. MIDDLETOWN, NY: SEGMENTS FILM FESTIVAL / Orange Hall Theater, SUNY Orange, 7 pm. Jonathan will speak after a screening of "Portrait," a short film by Spanish director José Carrasco in which Jonathan's artwork is featured. Jonathan is also credited with co-creation of the story line of the film.

April 12th & 13th, 2013 PALOS HILLS, IL: COLLAGE TECHNIQUES & CREATIVE EXPLORATION 2013: Enjoy new opportunities for spontaneity as you learn how to eliminate liquid adhesives from the collage-assembly process. Other subjects to be covered include, "Getting Started," Accessing our Creative Energies, "Paperless" Transfer of Printed and Photocopied Images, Design & Composition, Combining Collage and Painting, Preserving Found Materials, Preparation of Substrates, Sources of Tools and Materials, Presentation and Framing of Finished Works, and more. Thanks to the efforts of Jonathan's colleague and friend Jim Pavlatos, this workshop will be held in the exceptionally large East Room of the Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church located at 11025 South Roberts Road in Palos Hills, IL 60465 (see picture). Dates: Friday, April 12th & Saturday, April 13th, 2013. Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Workshop fee of $275 includes all tools and materials (nothing to buy), a free copy of "Collage: A New Approach," and both healthy and not-so-healthy refreshments. This is the only Talbot Collage Workshop in the Chicago area in 2013 and registrations will be honored in the order in which they are received. To register for this workshop On-Line Click Here. For a registration form you can print out and mail in Click Here. For Questions, or to Register by Phone call Jonathan at 845-258-4620 (east coast hours please). Note 1: Participants will receive a letter in advance of the workshop containing travel directions, suggestions of what to bring, and other details. Folks who decide to come empty handed will find that all the materials and tools needed for a full and enriching experience are provided.Note 2: If you are coming from out of town and need accomodations be sure to let Jonathan know and a list of suggestions will be sent to you.

Wednesday, April 17th - DELPHOS AREA ART GUILD, DELPHOS OH: COLLAGE: MEDIUM AND METAPHOR (FREE PROGRAM). A free interactive lecture-demonstration and powerpoint presentation focusing on the creative process in general and collage in particular. Jonathan will involve the audience in exploring the evolution of some of his works and demonstrate some of the techniques he has developed. He will also be available to answer questions and sign copies of his books. 7 PM at the DAAG 2nd Floor Gallery, 339 North Main Street, Delphos, OH 45833. RSVP requested but not required. E-mail RSVP to info.daag@gmail.com. To reach the DAAG website click here. To reach the DAAG Facebook Page click here.

April 18th - 21st, 2012 COLUMBUS, OH: ARTISCAPE: At the invitation of Lisa Ohmer, director of the Artiscape artist's gathering, Jonathan will return to Artiscape in 2013. This event will be held in the Columbus suburb of Dublin, Ohio. Jonathan will present three 3-hour workshops: Old - New Art - Altering Images, Acrylic Image Transfer, & Assemblage: Composition in 3 Dimensions and also lead a Friday evening discussion on What Our Works Can Teach Us. How to Grow as an Artist on Friday night. Additional information and on-line registration for Artiscape workshops can be found at www.europeanpapers.com/category/ART-WS.html

Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th, 2013. The Artist's Studio - WARWICK, NY: COLLAGE TECHNIQUES & CREATIVE EXPLORATION 2013 Enjoy new opportunities for spontaneity as you learn how to eliminate liquid adhesives from the collage-assembly process. Other subjects to be covered include "Getting Started," Accessing our Creative Energies, "Paperless" Transfer of Printed and Photocopied Images, Preserving Found Materials, Preparation of Substrates, Sources of Tools and Materials, Presentation and Framing of Finished Works, and more (some of this workshop's specific goals will be determined by the participants at the beginning of the workshop). Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Workshop Fee: $275. Includes all materials, a free copy of "Collage: A New Approach," access to all tools in the studio, and continental breakfast, full lunch, & refreshments each day. Registrations will be honored in the order in which they are received. Limited to 8 participants. Please read this note about studio workshops. To Register for this Workshop on-line Click Here. To register by phone call Jonathan at 845-258-4620 (east coast hours please). For accommodations information Click Here. For travel directions Click Here.

Friday, May 10th and Saturday, May 11th, 2013. The Artist's Studio - WARWICK, NY: COLLAGE TECHNIQUES & CREATIVE EXPLORATION 2013 Enjoy new opportunities for spontaneity as you learn how to eliminate liquid adhesives from the collage-assembly process. Other subjects to be covered include "Getting Started," Accessing our Creative Energies, "Paperless" Transfer of Printed and Photocopied Images, Preserving Found Materials, Preparation of Substrates, Sources of Tools and Materials, Presentation and Framing of Finished Works, and more (some of this workshop's specific goals will be determined by the participants at the beginning of the workshop). Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Workshop Fee: $275. Includes all materials, a free copy of "Collage: A New Approach," access to all tools in the studio, and continental breakfast, full lunch, & refreshments each day. ||||| THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL. Please consider enrolling in one of the workshops below or e-mail jonathan@talbot1.com to get on the waiting list in case of cancellations (they sometimes happen). -JT 3/28/2013 ||||| Registrations will be honored in the order in which they are received. Limited to 8 participants. Please read this note about studio workshops. To Register for this Workshop on-line Click Here. To register by phone call Jonathan at 845-258-4620 (east coast hours please). For accommodations information Click Here. For travel directions Click Here.

Sunday, June 9th, 2013. hob'art gallery - HOBOKEN, NJ: COLLAGE: MEDIUM AND METAPHOR (FREE PROGRAM) VIsit the hob'art cooperative gallery in Hoboken's Monroe Arts Center on Sunday, June 9th from 4 to 6 PM for a free interactive lecture-demonstration and powerpoint presentation focusing on the creative process in general and collage in particular. Jonathan will involve the audience in exploring the evolution of some of his works and demonstrate some of the techniques he has developed. He will also be available to answer questions and sign copies of his books. 4 to 6 PM at the hob'art gallery, Monroe Art Center, suite E208 (2nd Floor), 720 Monroe Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Reservations requested as seating is limited. To make a reservation e-mail francegarrido@mac.com or call 201-319-1504 and leave a message. In your e-mail or message please include your name and how many seats you wish to reserve. Note: There is free parking behind the building. To reach the hob'art website click here.

Monday, July 15th thru Thursday, July 18th, 2013. WARWICK, NY: COLLAGE TECHNIQUES & CREATIVE EXPLORATION 2013 Extended Version / Come to Warwick, NY for this 4-day extended workshop in the artist's air-conditioned studio. Enjoy new opportunities for spontaneity as you learn how to eliminate liquid adhesives from the collage-assembly process. Other subjects to be covered include "Getting Started," Accessing our Creative Energies, "Paperless" Transfer of Printed and Photocopied Images, Preserving Found Materials, Preparation of Substrates, Sources of Tools and Materials, Presentation and Framing of Finished Works, and more (some of this workshop's focus areas will be determined by the participants at the start of the workshop). Hours: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM with optional studio time until 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday at no extra cost. Workshop Fee: $500. Includes all materials, a free copy of "Collage: A New Approach," access to all tools in the studio, and continental breakfast, full lunch, and refreshments each day. Space is limited and registrations will be honored in the order in which they are received. Limited to 8 participants. Please read this note about studio workshops. To Register for this Workshop on-line Click Here. To register by phone call 845-258-4620. For accommodations information Click Here. For travel directions Click Here

Saturday, Sep. 21 and Sunday Sep 22, 2013. WARWICK, NY: COLLAGE TECHNIQUES & CREATIVE EXPLORATION with optional extra day Monday Sep. 23. / Enjoy new opportunities for spontaneity as you learn how to eliminate liquid adhesives from the collage-assembly process. Other subjects to be covered include "Getting Started," Accessing our Creative Energies, Composition, "Paperless" Transfer of Printed and Photocopied Images, Preserving Found Materials, Preparation of Substrates, Sources of Tools and Materials, Presentation and Framing of Finished Works, and more (some of this workshop's specific goals will be determined by the participants at the beginning of the workshop). Hours: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Workshop Fee: Two days: $275. Three days: $375. Includes all materials, a free copy of "Collage: A New Approach," access to all tools in the studio, and continental breakfast, full lunch, & refreshments each day. Registrations will be honored in the order in which they are received. Limited to 8 participants. Please read this note about studio workshops. To Register for this Workshop on-line Click Here. To register by phone call Jonathan at 845-258-4620 (east coast hours please). For accommodations information Click Here. For travel directions Click Here.