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Sandy Meyer Watercolor Workshop- Unusual Painting on Unusual Surfaces
Sandy Meyer is a nationally known watercolorist and Michigan artist whose works are known for their intimate detailing. Sandy will teach a one day watercolor workshop which will explore different possibilities to be used as a painting surface. She will also share some unexpected tools she uses to create a variety of textures in her own work. The afternoon session will include creating a small painting on a page from an antique book. Bring your usual watercolor supplies: paints, brushes, water container, and a sketchbook and pencil. Bring your Gouache paints and watercolor pencils if you have them. Recommended things to use as subject matter would be photos of animals, birds, butterflies, flowers, trees, uncomplicated landscape scenes, and actual food items. Please bring a sack lunch or order in.
Ages 16 & up • 1 day • Saturday • August 3rd • 9:30-4:00 pm • $125 members $135.00 non-members • REGISTER
Sandy Meyer is a nationally known watercolorist and Michigan artist whose works are known for their intimate detailing. Sandy will teach a one day watercolor workshop which will explore different possibilities to be used as a painting surface. She will also share some unexpected tools she uses to create a variety of textures in her own work. The afternoon session will include creating a small painting on a page from an antique book. Bring your usual watercolor supplies: paints, brushes, water container, and a sketchbook and pencil. Bring your Gouache paints and watercolor pencils if you have them. Recommended things to use as subject matter would be photos of animals, birds, butterflies, flowers, trees, uncomplicated landscape scenes, and actual food items. Please bring a sack lunch or order in.
Ages 16 & up • 1 day • Saturday • August 3rd • 9:30-4:00 pm • $125 members $135.00 non-members • REGISTER
Finding Beauty in the Brushstroke with Cat Pope
Pack your brushes and journey across your canvas with purpose. We will be exploring dynamic brushwork and its importance in creating focused paintings with remarkable edges and implied texture. Students will learn valuable techniques that break boundaries— keeping their paintings “loose” with contrast, movement and visual personality. This oil workshop is open to students of all levels, but previous painting experience is recommended. Instructor demonstrations will begin each day, with class discussion and working time woven throughout the workshop. Class size is limited register early. Supply list upon registration.
Ages 18 & up • three days • Friday August 16, Saturday August 17 & Sunday August 18 • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm • $335 ($315 for members) • REGISTER
Pack your brushes and journey across your canvas with purpose. We will be exploring dynamic brushwork and its importance in creating focused paintings with remarkable edges and implied texture. Students will learn valuable techniques that break boundaries— keeping their paintings “loose” with contrast, movement and visual personality. This oil workshop is open to students of all levels, but previous painting experience is recommended. Instructor demonstrations will begin each day, with class discussion and working time woven throughout the workshop. Class size is limited register early. Supply list upon registration.
Ages 18 & up • three days • Friday August 16, Saturday August 17 & Sunday August 18 • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm • $335 ($315 for members) • REGISTER
Big Brush Watercolor Workshop
Instructor: Mary Sundstrom
Learn to paint in watercolor in a bold and expressive way. We get out the big brushes (Japanese Hake brushes) open palettes, and masking fluid to make a number of simply composed, richly colored pieces. For some this will come naturally, for others it could be the leap of faith you need. This class is for all levels but especially those that have considered watercolor painting to fussy and hard. All supplies are included. Bring a bag lunch.
Ages 14 & up • one day • Saturday • August 24 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • $110 members $125 non members • REGISTER
Instructor: Mary Sundstrom
Learn to paint in watercolor in a bold and expressive way. We get out the big brushes (Japanese Hake brushes) open palettes, and masking fluid to make a number of simply composed, richly colored pieces. For some this will come naturally, for others it could be the leap of faith you need. This class is for all levels but especially those that have considered watercolor painting to fussy and hard. All supplies are included. Bring a bag lunch.
Ages 14 & up • one day • Saturday • August 24 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • $110 members $125 non members • REGISTER
Seascapes in Oil
Instructor: Douglas David
Capture the atmosphere and the wave of a seascape in this studio seascape painting workshop. Over a two day period, students will create several waves and exciting seascapes. The first day will be spent in the studio, reviewing Douglas’s palette, concepts for seascapes, and demonstration with follow along. The second day, students will start at the beach to study real waves and gather references to complete more paintings in the afternoon. Douglas will leave time for individual discussion and review and encourage students to work in their own style so that finished works are your own. See the full class overview, Douglas's biography, images of his work, and the class supply list here.
Ages 18 & up • Friday & Saturday • October 11-12 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm • $350
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Instructor: Douglas David
Capture the atmosphere and the wave of a seascape in this studio seascape painting workshop. Over a two day period, students will create several waves and exciting seascapes. The first day will be spent in the studio, reviewing Douglas’s palette, concepts for seascapes, and demonstration with follow along. The second day, students will start at the beach to study real waves and gather references to complete more paintings in the afternoon. Douglas will leave time for individual discussion and review and encourage students to work in their own style so that finished works are your own. See the full class overview, Douglas's biography, images of his work, and the class supply list here.
Ages 18 & up • Friday & Saturday • October 11-12 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm • $350
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