Previously Held Workshops:
Robert Burridge: "Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting" May 7-11, 2012
Burridge's popular "Loosen Up" workshops nurture individual success and personal enrichment with a big emphasis on daily painting projects at your own pace. It is stress-free, but be warned; you could end up with too much enthusiasm for painting. Burridge's flagship workshop offers a variety of painting subjects for everyone. A highly energized painting workshop emphasizing loose and creative experimentation. Designed for the professional painter who is stuck in a style as well as for the novice who wants to conquer their fear of painting. Starting with small 6"x9" multiple "warm-up painting exercises" up to larger-format paintings, Burridge's positive approach towards the act of painting will inspire you to loosen up, have fun again and paint more! Expect an intense, concentrated and lively workshop where you will create many works of art using spontaneity for maximum effect.
His critiques are famous for "how to look at your own work" and "where do I go from here?" This workshop has become a must for artists who want the confidence and permission to paint the way they have always wanted to paint.
Students will take home preprinted notes of useful and need-to-know information. A positive attitude is a must! Burridge's newest color wheel technique is also included.
Joe Fettingis- May 19-21st, 2011
Taught by master watercolorist Joseph Fettingis, NWS, this workshop is an intense three day course offering something for painters of all levels. Joe is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society and has been painting watercolors for over thirty-five years. He commands an amazing use of values and is a master of utilizing light and dark to create dramatic paintings.
"Fantastic Felting" Workshop with Lynne Freitag - May 1-2, 2010 (Previously held)
"The Essence Within the Flower" Watercolor Workshop - Birgit O'Connor - June 7-9, 2010 (Previously held)
“Flowers in Bloom”
June 7-8-9, 2010
In this three day workshop, Birgit shares her techniques of simplifying a floral composition to create stunningly beautiful paintings. Learn how to move and blend water and color to create large smooth washes in the petals. Birgit will teach you how to turn a seemly delicate flower into a bold, dramatic painting that makes a
statement by using values in shadows and choice of background. As a bonus, learn how to add another dimension with the illusion of water drops. You are welcome to bring your own reference material or use the photos and sketches that Birgit provides. Birgit also provides compositions for beginners.Some potential compositions are the Matilija Poppy; Water Drops on Flowers, Red Canna's,
Rhododendrons and White Tulips, among others. You will be working on one main composition per day on a ½ sheet of paper. Some knowledge of watercolor is helpful. This class is open to all skill levels; beginners are welcome.Learn more about Birgit at her website:
http://www.birgitoconnor.com
June 7-8-9, 2010
In this three day workshop, Birgit shares her techniques of simplifying a floral composition to create stunningly beautiful paintings. Learn how to move and blend water and color to create large smooth washes in the petals. Birgit will teach you how to turn a seemly delicate flower into a bold, dramatic painting that makes a
statement by using values in shadows and choice of background. As a bonus, learn how to add another dimension with the illusion of water drops. You are welcome to bring your own reference material or use the photos and sketches that Birgit provides. Birgit also provides compositions for beginners.Some potential compositions are the Matilija Poppy; Water Drops on Flowers, Red Canna's,
Rhododendrons and White Tulips, among others. You will be working on one main composition per day on a ½ sheet of paper. Some knowledge of watercolor is helpful. This class is open to all skill levels; beginners are welcome.Learn more about Birgit at her website:
http://www.birgitoconnor.com
ArtsCool 2010 Summer Workshops (Previoulsy held)
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Jewelry Workshop - Sharilyn Miller - August 28,29, 2010 (Previously held)
“Grateful Heart Necklace”
August 28-29, 2010
Do you have a “grateful heart”? You can express it with this heavy-gauge wire necklace consisting of a large heartshaped pendant, bead dangles, coil-wrapped beads and more. It’s a very intensive class suitable for students with experience who are able to make a wrapped loop, unassisted.
For those of you seeking an intermediate level workshop, you’ve found it!
“Autumn Dance Pendant”
In this full-day workshop, you will make a beautifully embellished wire pendant. Learn how to create a heavy gauge wire frame in any shape or design that you desire. Forging techniques will be used to hammer the wire into a permanent shape that can later be suspended
from the necklace chain of your choice. Embellishing the forged
shape comes next, using finer gauges of wire and your favorite
beads, pearls, gemstone chips, etc. Students will come away with a
finished pendant and the knowledge to make many more jewelry pieces using unique wire wrapping techniques. This class is suitable for ambitious beginners and intermediate wire artists. Learn more about Sharilyn at her website: www.sharilynmiller.com
August 28-29, 2010
Do you have a “grateful heart”? You can express it with this heavy-gauge wire necklace consisting of a large heartshaped pendant, bead dangles, coil-wrapped beads and more. It’s a very intensive class suitable for students with experience who are able to make a wrapped loop, unassisted.
For those of you seeking an intermediate level workshop, you’ve found it!
“Autumn Dance Pendant”
In this full-day workshop, you will make a beautifully embellished wire pendant. Learn how to create a heavy gauge wire frame in any shape or design that you desire. Forging techniques will be used to hammer the wire into a permanent shape that can later be suspended
from the necklace chain of your choice. Embellishing the forged
shape comes next, using finer gauges of wire and your favorite
beads, pearls, gemstone chips, etc. Students will come away with a
finished pendant and the knowledge to make many more jewelry pieces using unique wire wrapping techniques. This class is suitable for ambitious beginners and intermediate wire artists. Learn more about Sharilyn at her website: www.sharilynmiller.com
Expressive Watercolor Portrait Workshop - Janet Rogers - Oct. 25-28, 2010 (Previously held)
“Watercolor Rhythms”
October 25-28, 2010
This dynamic workshop is designed to enable students of all levels to quickly gain confidence in approaching the portrait and figure in a spontaneous, intuitive and expressive way. Woven into this class are demonstrations, individual assistance, student show and tell and a series of fun exercises which include drawing, color and paint
application. There will be a special emphasis on achieving a fresh look of translucent flesh tones in the portrait with unique color changes, which adds to the excitement of capturing the essence of the subject. Many features will be covered including an approach to children’s portraits.Students will have an opportunity to work from their own photographs or Janet’s, and from a live model. Janet will also focus on achieving quick gesture paintings from photos and the model, letting the watercolor form the gestures in a fun and fluid manner. The goal of the workshop is to bring life and interpretation to
the portrait and figure while discovering intuitive color and design.
Learn more about Janet at her website: http://www.watercolorsbyrogers.com
