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Class Schedule

In my classes and workshops, I try to help my students realize that there is an artist within themselves just waiting to express itself. I will share with you all the basic techniques of watercolor. But, it is my hope in sharing with you my love of watercolor, that you will go beyond the basics of technique and experience many hours of unlimited creativity. In my classes I have noticed that many of the same lessons that apply to art also apply to life. It is because of this that I believe we are all artists creating the greatest masterpiece of all, life.

2012 SCHEDULE

Let's Paint Poppies!
Friday, January 27, 1-4, Sat. & Sun. January 28 & 29, 10-4
Cost: $25 for Friday Afternoon and $50 each for Sat. & Sun.
Davis Art Center

In this 3-day watercolor workshop you will paint an Oriental poppy on the first day, Icelandic poppies on the second day and California Poppies in a landscape on the third day. Paint in a different style with a variety of new techniques each day. Lots of demonstrations and individual help make this class perfect for beginners or experienced painters who want to learn to paint flowers. Call the Davis Art Center at 530-756-4100 to register.

5-DAY WATERCOLOR GETAWAY IN PHOENIX
Monday, February 20 through Friday, February 24, 10-4 each Day
Workshop held at the home of Janet Myrick in Sun Lakes, AZ (just South of Phoenix)
Cost: $50 per day, or $235 if you take all 5 days.

In this workshop we will paint a wide variety of subjects with lots of demonstrations and individual help. Color, composition and value will be covered as well as lots of little tricks that are unique to watercolor. This workshop is designed for painters with some experience, not the absolute beginner.

Day 1 - Let's experiment with the color red while we paint oriental poppies. we will wet just one petal at a time, letting cadmium scarlet, winsor red, alizarin crimson and perylene violet mix on the paper to create some exciting color mixes. Composition, design and color mixing will be the emphasis for the day.

Day 2 - Today we will work in the wet-in-wet style while we paint water lilies. Learn to create that softness that we all love about watercolor using lost-and-found edges and negative painting. As a fun design element, you may want to add a border around the edge of the painting. Learn how to create a focal point in your painting and lead the viewer's eye with composition.

Day 3 – Again using the wet-in-wet approach, we will learn how to create "crawl backs or blossoms" to form the ruffly edges of white petunias. Learn more about negative painting, layering to create depth in your painting and lots of little tricks and techniques that are unique to watercolor.

Day 4 – Today you will build on the skills learned over the past two days to create a forest scene with rays of sunlight filtering through trees with some wildflowers in the foreground. Use of masking fluid and stencils will be covered today as well.

Day 5 - For our last day, students will really loosen up as they use plastic wrap, gauze and rice paper to create an abstract landscape with water cascading over rocks. These techniques will help you create some exciting textures and patterns of light and dark in your painting. some collage will be incorporated. A $2.00 supply fee will be payable to instructor. Be sure to bring an old bath towel, scissors and a hair dryer. we will work big and everyone will go home with a finished painting at the end of the day.

Each student must have their own supplies. Ask for a materials list. Also, each student should bring a bag lunch to keep the break to a minimum. To register or if you have questions, call Jan Foss at 775-833-1144.

Paint a Still Life With Lace
Saturday, March 31, 10-4
$60
University Arts, Sacramento, CA

In this watercolor workshop you will learn to paint a simple still life with lace. Instructor will set up a still life with a strong light source so students can learn to capture light and shadow in their paintings. You will also learn to save the white of the paper and do negative painting to create lace. And you will learn a simple and easy way to paint water drops as well as tips on drawing, composition, value and color. Lots of demonstrations and individual help will be given. Bring your own favorite piece of lace with you or instructor will have several available to work from. Bring a bag lunch. Call me at 775-833-1144 to register.

Wet-in-Wet Watercolor Workshop
3 Saturdays, April 14, 21 & 28, from 10-4
$68 per day or $180 for all 3
Sierra College, Rocklin, CA

In this workshop, we will paint a floral, a forest scene with sunlight filtering through trees and an abstract, all in the wet-in-wet style. The first week we will learn to compose an exciting floral with lots of soft edges, negative painting and a strong center of interest. In week two you will learn to use masking fluid and stencils as you capture the feeling of light filtering through a forest. And the third week, use gauze, plastic wrap and rice paper to create some exciting patterns and textures in an abstract painting. $2.00 supply fee for abstract workshop. There will be lots of demonstrations as well as individual help. Perfect for beginners as well as experienced students. Bring a bag lunch. Call 916-781-6281 to sign up or register on line at Sierra College's web site.

Let's Paint Lilies
Fri., Sat. & Sun. May 4, 5 & 6 from 10-4 each day
Fee: $50 per day members, $60 non-members
Davis Art Center

In this 3-day watercolor workshop, you will learn to paint calla lilies, day lilies and water lilies while learning different watercolor styles and techniques each day. Learn about color, composition and how to create a center of interest. Lots of demonstrations and individual help make this class perfect for beginners or experienced painters who want to learn to paint flowers. Call the Davis Art Center at 530-756-4100 to register.

Let's Paint Pansies, Petunias and Poppies!
May 10, 17 & 24 from 6-9 pm
Fee: $90
Damonte Ranch High School, Reno

In this 3-night class you will paint a different flower each week while trying out different watercolor tricks and techniques. Paint pansies in the wet-in-wet style with lots of negative painting. Learn to create crawl backs to form the ruffly edges of petunias. And work with the exciting color red in oriental poppies. Perfect for beginners or experienced students. Call Washoe County School District at 775-829-9010 to sign up.

Wet-in-Wet Watercolor Workshop
May 10, 17 & 24 from 12-4
Fee: $120
TMCC, Reno

In this class, we will paint a floral, a forest scene with sunlight filtering through trees and an abstract, all in the wet-in-wet style. The first week we will learn to compose an exciting floral with lots of soft edges, negative painting and a strong center of interest. In week two you will learn to use masking fluid and stencils as you capture the feeling of light filtering through a forest. And the third week, use gauze, plastic wrap and rice paper to create some exciting patterns and textures in an abstract painting. $2.00 supply fee for abstract workshop. There will be lots of demonstrations as well as individual help. Perfect for beginners as well as experienced students. Bring a bag lunch. Call TMCC at 775-829-9010 to sign up.

Watercolor Wednesdays at Lake Tahoe
Each class includes demonstrations, lots of individual help, tips on drawing, color, composition, value and lots of watercolor tips. All are held in my Incline Village Studio from 10-4 each day. Only $60 per day!

June 13 - Let's paint a hanging basket of fuchsia in the wet-in-wet style.

June 20 - Paint mules ears, a very common wildflower seen around Lake Tahoe. Learn how to paint them as part of the landscape, and also a close up view of this flower. A variety of techniques will be taught.

June 27 - Let's Paint Tahoe through the Trees. Imagine you are hiking up high on a trail and observing the lake through a grouping of pines and firs with lots of craggy old branches. From this very different perspective we will capture the beauty of the sky, lake and trees using a variety of techniques.

Friday & Saturday, July 6 & 7 - Wildflower Workshop. On the first day, paint a loose wildflower bouquet using salt to suggest flowers as you work in the wet-in-wet style with lots of negative painting. On day two, paint wild flowers in a landscape with a peek of Lake Tahoe in the background. Learn to paint rocks, trees, skies and use a spray bottle to create texture in your foliage.

July 11 - Let's Paint Rhododendrons. We'll work in the wet-in-wet style with lots of negative painting and soft edges and try creating a few crawl backs.

July 18 - Paint a still life with lace. Capture the feeling of light and shadow in a simple still life and use negative painting to create lace.

July 25- Abstract Techniques - Use plastic wrap, gauze and rice paper to create wonderful patterns and textures. Get bold with color and really loosen up. Get away from that feeling of having to spell out every detail in a painting.

August 1 - Day lilies begin a 4-week series on painting lilies with a different approach and different techniques each week.

August 8 - Asiatic lilies

August 15 - Water lilies

August 22 - Calla lilies

August 29 - Sunflowers - We'll work in the wet-in-wet style with lots of soft edges and negative painting. Ask me to email you some reference photos that I took last summer so you can plan your composition and do your drawing ahead of time.

PRIVATE LESSONS
If none of the above workshops will work for you, I also give private lessons in my studio at the rate of $30 per hour. You learn very quickly working one-on-one and we can usually accomplish as much in two hours as you would in an all day workshop. Of course, you don't finish a painting in that length of time, but I will suggest things to do at home to finish up your painting. Private lessons are also great if you need help finishing up a particular project or want some critique on several projects.