Liminal Spaces Workshop: Between Outside and In

Liminal Spaces- These are transition places, such as Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks, showing both café and the street. They give the artist an opportunity to explore interiors, landscapes, still life or their imagination. This is an advanced workshop, and you can work in any medium you prefer.

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Black + White Watercolor Portraits

Values in all paintings are important. Challenge yourself to paint a watercolor portrait in black & white. Prior to adding that splash of paint to the paper, we’ll note the shifts from light to dark, better assuring a more pleasant outcome.   First, we’ll sketch (or trace) the portrait followed by a light wash to…

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Drawing and Painting with Sumi Ink

This course is designed for students who are drawing regularly and would like to know how to work with pencil and Sumi Ink. In this class, pencil is used as an under-drawing for an ink drawing. Students will also receive instruction in the use of Japanese Ink Brushes.   Especially helpful for anyone interested in…

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Art for Your Brain

Recent research has shown that visual art has a positive effect on brain plasticity. Come and explore art activities that benefit brain growth and stress management. No previous art experience is necessary. Bring a sketchbook, pencil, color pencils, and markers to play with. Extra supplies will be provided if needed.

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What’s The Big Idea?

Painting is about expressing yourself. When we begin a painting, we need to have a concept or idea about what it is we are trying to say. How do we decide that? And how do we paint it? That is what this class is about. Let’s bring our work to a new level and deal…

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Beginners Drawing

This course is designed for the enthusiastic beginner who draws from time to time and would like to learn how to draw from photographs.  The basics of how to begin, (papers, pencils, markers, charcoal and more) are covered. This is a 3-Day Workshop, from 6:00pm to 9:30pm. While this class is geared towards students with…

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Oil or Acrylic Painting Level I

If you are new to painting with either medium or haven’t painted in a while and need a refresher, LEVEL ONE is a great place to begin. It’s challenging, but not overly so, and it creates an excellent foundation for the next level…Level Two. You will learn how oil and acrylic paint work, (they are…

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Simple Watercolor Portraits

Watercolor portraits are lovely.  Soft & simple, join me and together we will paint a simple portrait.  First, find several 5×7 pictures or use the ones provided. We’ll trace these onto our watercolor paper.  Next, we’ll mix colors and identify shifts in color changes and values.  Finally, color will be added in washes, working from…

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