This workshop will use traditional watercolors along with a variety of water and dry media on a textured substrate. Participants will experience the flexibility of combining various water media, while pushing their watercolor paintings in an entirely new painterly direction. Participant supply list: Normal watercolor supplies paints, brushes, table covering, paper towels/tissue,1/8 sheets of watercolor paper. Winsor Newton Permanent White Gouach, Watercolor Grounds- white (Daniel Smith or Golden). Bring only if you have the following: Inktense Pencils, Acrylic inks, High…

This “STAR” artist Book is made with multi layers of different colored papers. Assembled into 7 signatures, this 5.5” x 5.5” book when closed will unfold into an 11” diameter star design when fully opened. This book has a variety of content possibilities for future use including photos, artwork, collage, etc. Supplies to bring by participant, if you have otherwise we will share: pencil, eraser, ruler, scissors, Xacto knife, cutting mat, bone folder or paper folding tool, 10 sheets of…

Participants will do an under painting of a photo of their choice in either raw umber or burnt sienna acrylic paint and gesso. I will demonstrate planning composition, contrasts and values in the under painting. Then participants will do their under painting using at least five values of acrylic on canvas with a gesso brush or other 1 1/2”-2” brush. After lunch break we will paint over underpainting with color adding contrasts and detail. Participant supply list: paints, brushes, substrates…

Using paints, stencils, book pages, music sheets and tissue, we will create a soft collage background for our work. Your silhouette choice will be traces and painted onto our finished 12 x 12 background. As you begin to ‘fill’ your silhouette with rows of cut paper strips - you will start to see the beauty and intricacy of this simple layered process and end with a finished piece of art work for yourself or to give. ALL materials provided by…

A tour of basic water media materials, composition, color, subject and completion. Materials to be brought by participant: your favorite substrates(paper, canvas,etc), paints, brushes, sketch book, photos or images of subjects, plastic to cover tables, tape, paper towels, collage paper if you wish to collage. Materials that will be provided: handouts. COST Class is free to members. Non members pay $10 extra. We will break for lunch. Please bring your lunch. Class size 20, last day to sign up Sept.…

Participants will draw, stamp or stencil a pattern onto their own white, 100% cotton, rayon or linen fabric or garment using a special dye attractant. 4 napkins, 4 fat quarters (18” x 22” pieces of fabric), 1 or 2 t shirts (or other shirts), 1 or 2 scarves or a few baby garments are appropriate items for the time allotted. When dry, the fabric(s) or garment(s) will be scrunch dyed. Wherever the attractant is applied, the dye will be darker.…

Social media is redefining how the art world does business. Social media offers “artist creatives” an unprecedented opportunity to share their work with audiences, to connect with potential buyers, and to gain credibility without the complexities and politics of galleries. In this workshop, Jessica Riedy of Social Siren Marketing will help you to understand social media basics and best practices, and to create an effective social media strategy. The workshop focuses on producing content for social media using text, video, audio, and visuals. You will learn how to develop a "brand voice” and choose the best social channels to reach your target audiences. This is an online workshop. Jessica will be using Crowdcast, making a recording for participants to listen to again.

Participants must prepay a registration fee to reserve a spot in the workshop: $10.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members.  Class size is 20 and the last day to sign up is September 1.

Be sure to email Arlene B at [email protected], so she can give you the link for the workshop.