2012 Due
to the economic climate we have decided to look at ways that we can make the
workshops accessible to more people. Thus, we are not scheduling 2012 workshops
at this time. Feel free to contact us with any thoughts you might have. Please check back midyear to see what we have
come up with! We wish you a happy, safe, and prosperous 2012. 2011 Workshops Ask about our group rates! April 18th-20th Joe Fettingis-Watercolor "How to Put a Painting Together" $395  In this workshop students will learn how to understand and work with colors and values. Joe will cover how to glaze the colors and how to move the colors to create balance and movement. Time will also be spent on how to design your composition, how to control the moisture on your brush and paper, and so much more! learn more... May 25th-27th Pat Mink- Fiber Art " Digital Surface Design" $395  "From developing images or patterns in Photoshop, to prepping and printing a variety of fabrics, this workshop covers all the necessary techniques, tips and tricks for successfully printing digital imagery on fabric. Beyond the basics, students will experiment with the variables of color management, layering, effects on different fabric surfaces, structures or fiber content, and variation in scale, while also investigating the computer as a design tool. June 27th-30th Mary Ann Beckwith- Water Media “Brush and Beyond” $495  Workshop will be an art altering experience! The energy filled days will explore creative methods of watermedia application, including texturing and the building of layers of paint. Participants will be exposed to new techniques and materials that will allow them to better express their visions and ideas through their paintings. The methods taught and materials utilized will be suitable for both representational and abstract imagery. learn more... July 11th-14th Geoffrey McCormack- Watercolor "Cliché to Cachet: Seeking your signature style" $525  Are your paintings just like all the others? The goal of this fun, lively workshop is to begin the search for your signature style. The focus will be on developing a unique point of view, dynamic composition, rich textures, lighting and working in a series. learn more.. July 25th -27th Brenda Mattson- Pastel "Ins and Outs of Pastel Painting" Plein Air and Studio Pastel Painting $395  Join Brenda in this exciting workshop where you will work to captivate light and pull the extraordinary out of the ordinary through the use of light and color. You will work on techniques to improve composition, light, shadow, color, contrast and depth. learn more.. August 1st-4th Donna Zagotta: Watercolor "Adding the You Factor to Your Paintings" $495  The theme of this workshop is: Make your paintings more personal and creative by plugging your subjects into design. Donna will demonstrate and discuss methods and ideas that will help you turn ordinary subjects into creative and imaginative paintings. We will focus on composition, color, and a personal and creative use of the elements and principles of design. All levels are welcome and this workshop is open to all watermedia. learn more.. August 21nd -25th Elizabeth Busch: Fiber Art/Surface Design " Enriching A Surface from Within" $695  Using acrylic paints, textile paints, chalk pastels, metal leaf and canvas, along with purchased fabric, we will create 3 small quilt tops (12” x 12”, 15” x15”)that focus on portraying an idea from within. Students will “make fabric” by hand painting, primarily on a 7oz.cotton duck(canvas). I will share how I find inspiration for my quilts; we will discuss the origin of ideas for work, discuss how one piece leads to another, how to make a living as an artist. learn more.. September 19th-22nd Deidre Adams- Mixed Media/Fiber Art "Intuitive design in abstract composition" $525 Using mixed media to jumpstart creativity  Have you always wanted to try to work abstractly but didn’t know how to begin? Have you tried working abstractly in the past but found yourself unsatisfied with the results? The term “abstraction” covers a wide spectrum of expression, from stylized recognizable objects to completely non-objective compositions. Starting with a subject of your choice, we will discuss the various ways to approach abstraction. We will practice exercises to find inspiration and develop new ideas. September 26th-28th Mark Mehaffey- "Acrylic Painting with Collage " $395  The will be a fast paced, fun workshop filled with possibilities. Transparent watercolor, gouache and ACRYLIC along with collage will all be featured as we work from our traditional materials and subjects to a more experimental, intuitive approach. learn more.. October 3rd-5th Jim Markle: - Pastel "Painting the Fall Landscape" $395  Work
in the exciting medium of soft pastel with this award winning and
nationally known artist. This in-depth workshop includes various ways
to approach painting the landscape in pastel and will include
demonstrations by the instructor. A few of the subjects that will be addressed during this workshop are composition, value recognition and the importance of value studies, tips on how to handle the challenges of plein air painting, how to show depth in your paintings and many more. learn more.. October 24th-28th Don Andrews - Watercolor "Color in the Landscape" $595  Artists at all levels will benefit from a 5 day exploration into color, design, organization, light and their utilization in the exciting world of landscape painting. This workshop will be packed with demonstrations, discussions, individual help, personal and group critiques. learn more.. |
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