Workshops
WINTER WORKSHOPS
Please sign-up at least three (3) days before the scheduled dates of workshops to allow teachers enough time for planning and preparation of any necessary materials. Participants signing up after that point will be accommodated if space is available.
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Introduction to Chinese Brush, Ink and Watercolor Painting
Bruce Iverson
This workshop is for those interested in learning and using the traditional tools and techniques of Oriental watercolor painting (sumi-e). Through step-by-step instructor demonstrations and hands-on brush painting projects using the "Four Treasures" (bamboo brushes, handground ink, inkstone, and rice paper), students will explore this ancient and elegant art and leave class with two completed works. Subjects for the workshop will be calligraphy and bamboo painting in ink and color. The instructor will provide all class materials. NO ART EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. Against a backdrop of meditative music, this workshop is your doorway to the exciting, yet contemplative world of Asian art!
When: Sunday, January 22nd, 10:30-3:30pm
Cost: $125
Mountains, Trees, & Mist: Introduction to Traditional
Asian Landscape Painting
Bruce Iverson
Trees in a landscape are like dragons hidden in mountain canyons or clinging to the rocky faces of cliffs. True symbols of longevity and endurance, trees are the earth's oldest living things. Techniques for painting mountains, trees and mist (including exciting color "washes") will be taught in a step-by-step method, with no previous art experience necessary. This workshop will be an enchanting introduction to traditional landscape painting in the Asian style.
When: Sunday, January 29th, 10:30-3:30pm
Cost: $125
Linoleum Printmaking Workshop
Judith Hladik-Voss
One of printmaking’s most rewarding techniques! No prior experience necessary. Judith will demonstrate and work individually with students of all levels. Students will learn all the necessary steps to produce their own designs-from note cards to fine art prints. This technique has applications in fabric and quilt art. Once linoleum printing is learned, it can be done in the home without a printing press! Suggested for both teens and adults.
When: Sunday, February 5th & Sunday, February 12th, 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $125
At Ease at the Easel
Nancy Behles
We provide the wine and cheese. You bring the fun. Grab your pals and join instructor, Nancy Behles for a relaxing, “no fear” approach to acrylic painting. Students will complete a 9”x 12” still-life canvas during this two hour session. All supplies are included. All levels welcome. Beginners and beginner wannabees—this is your chance to take a chance!
When: Tuesday, February 28th, 7:00-9:00pm
Cost: $65
Watercolor Basics
Fran Vail
Spend an afternoon reviewing many of the basic techniques of watercolor painting. Washes, wet-on-wet, resists, splatters and imprinting will be demonstrated. Fran will also cover color mixing and brush techniques, like dry brush and calligraphy strokes, that let your brush do most of the work. Participants will paint a few specific subjects like skies and trees. Get your basic "painting vocabulary" under control so you can easily take your painting to the next level. This isn't just for beginners; even those with long time watercolor experience can sometimes use a refresher on the basics or discover a new technique or materials.
When: Saturday, March 3rd, 12:30-4:30pm
Cost: $85
Creating Dramatic Skies-Watercolor
Fran Vail
Join us for an informative workshop designed to help students create dramatic lighting effects in skies and landscapes, such a storms, sunsets and shadows. Learn how to represent the moody hues of a winter sky or the drama of early spring storms. Working from photographs, Fran will demonstrate various watercolor techniques. This is the perfect follow-up to Watercolor Basics, but that workshop is not a required prerequisite.
When: Sunday, March 4th, 12:30-4:30pm
Cost: $85
Monotyping Workshop
Judith Hladik-Voss
It’s a bit like drawing, and a lot like painting! It’s both! Join Judith in exploring the creative possibilities of this fun and easy printing process using both oil and water-based monotype techniques. Judith will demonstrate and work individually with students of all levels. Using the skills learned in this class, students can produce beautiful color prints at home without a printing press…or, monotype in black and white, then hand color their prints. The creative possibilities are endless. Suggested for both teens and adults.
When: Sunday, March 4th & Sunday, March 11th, 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $125
Translating Photos into Paintings
Brian Sindler
This unique workshop combines the fundamentals of plein air (outdoor) painting with the utilization of photos, computer images and sketches to create small, medium and large paintings in the studio. Students will learn to simplify complicated images to create more powerful and attractive compositions. The instructor will demonstrate how to handle paint, make compositional decisions and mix color using a limited palette. Participants will learn how to use these techniques in their paintings of landscapes and other subject matter. Suggested for acrylic and oil painters of all levels.
When: Sunday, March 11th, 1:00-4:30pm
Cost: $80