Drawing II: Portraits Using Right Brain Principles

This class is for students that have taken “Drawing I: Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” (or have some drawing experience). This is an extension of skills taught in the first class. Students will work on value range and a realistic portrait using the right brain techniques popularized by acclaimed art teacher and…

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Drawing I: Drawing Using the Right Side of the Brain

This class is an introduction to the right brain drawing techniques developed by acclaimed art teacher and author, Betty Edwards. It is a very fast and proven method for learning how to draw. Students will learn the basic skills of realistic drawing which will enable them to draw anything they see.

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Wet Felted Wool Wall Hanging

In this 3-hour beginner wet felted wool workshop, you will create a wet felted wool wall hanging to take home the same day. Size is approximately 10”x10”.  It can be mounted on canvas at home after sufficient dry time. All materials are provided by the instructor, Sharon Davis of Davis Crafted. You will use various…

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Repurposing Cigar Boxes: Choose Your Own Motif

Transform a plain cigar box into a unique piece of art.  We will be using specialty themed papers, heavy adhesives, and other embellishments such as knobs, etc.  Students in this workshop will repurpose a cigar box into a lovely decorative box for themselves or as a very special gift.  A variety of themed papers will…

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Advancing in Watercolor: Beach Fun

Learn about the enjoyment of watercolor painting and continue your journey of creation.  Discover the tips, techniques, colors, and composition needed to have a wonderful watercolor painting.  Each day the instructor will give detailed demonstrations of beach waves, sand dunes, beach umbrellas, sea grass, boats, seagulls as well as Funland and its rides.  She will…

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Elements of Art and Principles of Design

Line, shape, form, value, texture, color, and space are the elements of art, and they are the language that artist, critics, historians, and collectors use to discuss art.  Pattern, rhythm, contrast, emphasis, movement, balance, and unity are the principles of design, and they are universal terms for anyone doing creative work.  Join us in an exploration…

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Watercolor, Pen & Ink Miniatures

Using pen and ink and watercolor techniques, participants will make miniature life drawings of bees, berries, fish, shells, landscapes, and more. The drawing will then be incorporated into one-of-a-kind notecards or special tiny hanging works of art.

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