Watercolor Workshop

This two day workshop is intended to properly introduce essential information necessary to produce competent watercolor art.  A 3-hour morning session will include an extensive multi-media presentation that covers cornerstone ideas about the watercolor medium. In addition, we will also cover: The importance of proper tools Building block application techniques The importance of composition The…

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Oil or Acrylic Painting Level II

If you paint with either medium, have basic skills but know that you have “holes” in your skillset, LEVEL TWO is a great place to jump in. It’s challenging, but not overly so, and it creates an excellent foundation for the next level…Level Three. You will learn how oil and acrylic paint work, (they are…

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Watercolor for Beginners

This class is for beginner watercolor painters.  Step-by-step we will learn about the paints, brushes, and other supplies while doing creative and fun painting exercises.  Drawing ability is not a requirement, but some budding artists like to take the beginner drawing class first. 

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Color Theory

Color Theory is the backbone of painting.  When you move from drawing to painting you increase your variables.  You are now not only having to work with value but with intensity, and temperature as well as various hues.  Understanding how color works helps you make sense of all of this.  The color wheel is at…

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Acrylic Pet Portraits

We all love animals and especially our pets! Get creative and paint your favorite pet or animal in acrylic! Choose your favorite picture and if possible, draw (or trace) it on the canvas prior to class.   In a short demonstration (using acrylics), the instructor will model how to identify the different values in her…

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Introduction to Pastel Workshop

Pastel has become very popular in recent years due to the fresh and   luminous colors and because it is a a dry medium. Katie will demonstrate the method and techniques in creating a pastel painting including a list of all materials and the books for pastel instruction. After a short demonstration, Katie will guide the…

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Oil or Acrylic Painting Level III

This is not a beginners course. It will be expected that you know how your medium works and have been painting recently. But—you do not need to be a master painter! If that description fits you, then Level Three is the place to jump in, and it will prepare you for “Creating Light with Paint.”…

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Painting Studio

This class is designed to assist the student moving from beginning level to a greater proficiency. Potential students must have taken a previous painting class. The student chooses their painting media and subject matter. Acrylic, Watercolor and Gouache are permitted. (NO OIL) This class gives the student the opportunity to build skill level and interact…

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