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Fall 2018 Workshops

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Painting Birds 2-Day Workshop with Karen Leffel-Massengill
This is not your average bird on a perch workshop. Bring your own photos of your choice of bird, or use photos from the instructor. Composition, values, color and edges will be emphasized. Most students will be able to complete a painting in the 2-day workshop. Intermediate to Advanced.
Sat. & Sun., November 10 & 11; 9am-4pm; Studio A: School
Members $300; Nonmembers $350  REGISTER >

Fill Your Paintings With Light And Color 2-Day Workshop with Manon Sander
This 2-day workshop will focus on value and color, the two main components needed to make your paintings sing. You will learn how to make color choices with intent to create luminous colors and to avoid making mud. Limited to 10 students. Oil preferred but acrylics acceptable. All levels welcome, a working knowledge of your medium is beneficial.
Thurs. & Fri., November 15 & 16; 9am-4pm; Studio B: School
Member $300; Nonmember $350 FULL

Loosening Up With Pastels with Lynn Morgan
Learn to work in a looser, more abstract style with pastels and to love your “happy accidents.” In this class we will create several small pastel works with a limit on the amount of time you have to do them. You will have specific exercises to complete with a focus on color studies and color schemes in landscape and still life compositions. All levels welcome.
Saturday, November 17; 9am-4pm; Studio B: School
Members $125; Nonmembers $150  REGISTER >

Fused Glass with Nancy Politsch
Enjoy in-depth instruction of various techniques and methods, and create a one-of-a-kind, individual gallery quality piece of art at this 1-day workshop. Participants explore color theory, design composition, the use of materials, supplies and equipment. Your work will be available for pick up one week after class ends. All levels welcome.
Saturday, November 17; 10am-1pm; Gallery: Master Studio
Member $100; Nonmember $125  REGISTER >

Fabrics - Dyeing with Indigo with Suzanne Connors
Students will initially learn how an indigo vat is made. A vat will be prepared in the morning and the basic chemistry explained. The natural indigo powder will be used, and the vat will be ‘reduced’ using a commercially available chemical. Students will be shown shibori techniques: a folded and clamped method, and a twisted and tied technique. Students can expect to make several pillow or napkin-sized samples. Supplies included. Beginner and Intermediate.
Saturday, November 17; 9am-4pm; Studio A; School
Member $150; Nonmember $175  REGISTER >

Dog Portrait Painting with Hope Reis
Would you love to have a permanent record of Man’s Best Friend? This 2-day workshop will use photo reference, combined with knowledge of shape, edges, and values to create a finished painting of your or anyone’s dog. All levels welcome, experience is beneficial.
Fri. & Sat., November 30 & December 1 ; 9am-4 pm; Studio A: School
Members $300; Nonmembers $350  REGISTER >

Winter 2019 Workshops

Introductory Animation: The Magic of Motion with Jillian Sander
Students will learn how to draw metamorphosis, walking cycles, squash and stretch, and blur and resistance. Working in traditional, hand drawn, frame by frame animation, each student will complete a series of exercises in order to gain a better understanding and insight of how movement can be captured on paper and how the creators of your favorite animated films make magic! All levels welcome.
Sat. & Sun., Jan. 5-6, 2019; 10am-4pm; School: Studio A
Member $125; Nonmember $150 REGISTER >

Paint Cityscapes in Oil Workshop with Douglas David
We will start by painting some simple street scenes, and then move up to larger, more dramatic cityscapes. Each day’s demo will include discussions on composition, massing, building form, light and shadow, near and far, capturing and developing atmospheric distance, and, knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas will cover simple street scenes with one and two point perspective, along with day and night scenes, with and without people and autos. Plan to produce several paintings in this studio workshop. Must have a working knowledge of oil.
Sat. & Sun., January 5-6; 9am-4pm; Studio A: School
Member $300; Nonmember $350  REGISTER >

Plein Air 2-Day Workshop with Chris Kling
Capture the beauty and light of the outdoors! Composition, values, color, edges, and paint manipulation will be taught in this class. Oil paints are preferred, but acrylic or pastels are acceptable. Locations TBA. Beginner to advanced.
Sat. & Sun., January 5 & 6; 9am-4pm; On location TBA
Member $300; Nonmember $350  REGISTER >

Jewelry - Flush/Burnish Setting Round Stones with Gustavo Hoefs
This workshop will have you flush/burnish setting round stones in no time at all! Learn how to make your own flush setting tool, become familiar with the principles of why flush setting works and how to trouble shoot problems before and after they happen, and finally, test your work for long lasting results. Requirements include moderate hand strength and vision magnification devices. All levels welcome.
Monday, January 14, 2019; 9am-5pm; Gallery: Master Studio
Member $125; Nonmember $150 REGISTER >

Portraiture 3-Day Workshop with Adra Brown
In this 3-day workshop we will explore some of the endlessly beguiling processes of portrait painting. We will look at different approaches
from the masters of this genre both past and present. The focus will be on developing a convincing illusion of structure and form using paint as well as preliminary drawings. All levels welcome.
Thurs.-Sat., January 17-19, 2019; 9am-4pm; Studio A: School
Members $475; Nonmembers $510  REGISTER >

Ceramics - Surface and Below 2-Day Workshop with Yoko Sekino-Bove
Through demonstrations, discussion, and mini-projects, we will explore a wide variety of techniques on how to decorate pots while conveying stories through our ceramic art, including sgraffito, carving, underglaze painting, glaze painting, and printing on clay.
Fri. & Sat., January 18 & 19, 2019; 9am-4pm; Ceramics Studio: School
Members $250; Nonmember $275  REGISTER >

The Art of Painting Water with Kris Davis
Explore the unique qualities of water reflections and ripples. Kris will offer step-by-step instruction of water painting techniques. Oils or Acrylics. All levels welcome.
Saturday, January 19, 2019; 9am-3pm, School of Art: Studio B
Member $125; Nonmember $150 REGISTER >

How to Create Better Paintings Through the Power of Color with Hugh O'Neill
Learn powerful color mixing techniques from celebrated colorist Hugh O’Neill. Enjoy an exciting and informative power packed day of important lessons that you will be able to use for the rest of your creative life. All levels, all mediums.
Tuesday, January 22, 2019; 9am-4pm; School of Art: Studio B
Member $125; Nonmember $150 REGISTER >

Painting on Silk 3-Day Workshop with Jamie Kirkell
This exciting 3-day workshop will explore design, color, and painting on silk. Design techniques are easy to apply and painting florals are perfect for this art form. We will complete three scarves by the end of the third day. Classes are taught in an open, relaxed manner. All levels welcome. (A separate cash $65 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first day of workshop)
Fri.-Sun., January 25-27; 9am-4pm
Member $320; Nonmember $335 REGISTER >

3D Street Painting with Jennifer Chaparro
You’ve seen the images of pits and illusions on the internet. Learn the secret to how they are created, what tools are used, and create your own small street painting in this fun workshop. All levels welcome, ages 15 and above.
Saturday, January 26, 2019; 9am-4pm; School
Member $125; Nonmember $150  REGISTER >

Fused Glass with Nancy Politsch
Enjoy in-depth instruction of various techniques and methods, and create a one-of-a-kind, individual gallery quality piece of art at this 1-day workshop. Participants explore color theory, design composition, the use of materials, supplies and equipment. Fire in our new glass
kiln! Your work will be available for pick up one week after class ends. All levels welcome.
Saturdays, January 26, 2019; 10am-1pm; Gallery: Master Studio
Member $100; Nonmember $125 REGISTER >

Textures & Water Reflections in Watercolor with Fernando Porras
Old drift wood, weathered doors and windows, crumbling ceramic pots with flowers, stone walls and rocks – lets learn how to tackle those textures and turn them into beautiful watercolors. The workshop will also work on a number of techniques to recreate those elusive colors and lights we so often see on water reflections. All levels with a working knowledge of watercolor.
Saturday, February 2, 2019; 9am-4pm, School: Studio A
Member $125; Nonmember $150 REGISTER >

Beginning to Intermediate Digital Photography with David Randell
Want to get better results from your digital camera? Students will learn the basics of photography, the use of camera controls and their application to creative digital photography. Lighting and composition will be taught through hands on lessons in studio and on location. Students are required to bring their own digital camera; digital SLR is preferred. All levels welcome.
Saturday, February 2, 2019; 10am-3pm; Studio B: School
Member $125; Nonmember $150 REGISTER >

Fused Glass with Nancy Politsch
Enjoy in-depth instruction of various techniques and methods, and create a one-of-a-kind, individual gallery quality piece of art at this 1-day workshop. Participants explore color theory, design composition, the use of materials, supplies and equipment. Fire in our new glass
kiln! Your work will be available for pick up one week after class ends. All levels welcome.
Saturdays, February 2, 2019; 10am-1pm; Gallery: Master Studio
Member $100; Nonmember $125 REGISTER >

Portraits in Pastel 3-Day Workshop with Cuong Nguyen
Visiting artist Cuong Nguyen will focus on drawing, values, edges, composition and creating lifelike skin tone color with pastel pencils. Students will focus on the fundamentals of drawing the human head while developing new skills in soft pastel. The workshop will feature a live model, and Cuong will demonstrate his own techniques to draw from life. Students will learn to use an approach that helps them see the big shapes first, and then go into details towards the end of the workshop. Intermediate to advanced.
Fri.-Sun., February 8-10, 2019; 9am-4pm
Member $475; Nonmember $510  REGISTER >

Abstract Acrylic Medium Exploration with Vincent Lardieri
Come with ideas and/or develop them with inspiration from the materials. While hearing some history and viewing a short presentation,
several liquid, gel, and paste mediums will be discussed and explored, so bring your favorite color acrylic paints to accompany the experiments! Beginner to advanced.
Saturday, February 9, 2019; 12-5pm; School of Art: Studio B
Member $100, Nonmember $115 REGISTER >

Shine at Painting Shiny Things 2-Day Workshop with Manon Sander
Gain confidence to put reflective things like glass, chrome or patent leather into your paintings. Learn the secrets how to make things look so shiny they appear to jump off the canvas. Oil preferred, acrylics acceptable. Working knowledge of medium and drawing skills beneficial.
Thur. & Fri., Feb. 14 & 15, 2019; 9am-4pm, School of Art: Studio A
Member $300; Nonmember $350 REGISTER >

Ceramics - Flash Fire 3-Day Workshop with Nancy Utterback
Clay, surface, fire, and flashing with Soda. Demonstrations on throwing, hand-building, flashing slips, and surface decoration are included in this workshop. Intermediate to Advanced.
Fri.-Sun., February 15-17, 2019; 9am-4pm; Ceramics Studio: School
Member $300; Nonmember $325  REGISTER >

Introduction to Photoshop Elements with David Randell
Students will work with Photoshop Elements covering the basic functions of the program including importing and organizing images, basic corrections and editing, creative editing, and outputting to print, slide shows, social media and web galleries. Students are required
to bring their personal laptop or notebook computer along with Photoshop Elements software. A 30-day free demo of Photoshop Elements
is available online at adobe.com. All levels welcome.
Saturday, February 16, 2019; 10am-3pm; Studio B: School
Member $125; Nonmember $150 REGISTER >

Following Your Intuition with Oil & Cold Wax Mediums 2-Day Workshop with Mimi McCallum
Cold Wax and Oil is all about layers of paint; adding and subtracting, creating textures, and beautiful color blends. The workshop will explore creating art with a process-driven approach, yet working in a spontaneous and free manner. Mimi will demonstrate ways of beginning a painting, how to create texture, mark making, transferring paint and other techniques. During the painting process you will make mono prints from the surface of the painting. All levels welcome.
Fri. & Sat., February 22 & 23, 2019; 9 am-4pm
Member $300; Nonmember $350  REGISTER >

Mixed Medium Collage with Jim Rigg
A fun introduction to painting with acrylics in a contemporary and abstract style. Explore your own personal acrylics palette, masking off image areas, collaging and cutting papers to create an image of your own design. Step-by-step demonstrations using Liquitex soft and
heavy, fluid and metallic acrylics with powder temperas, oil based metallic enamels, matte medium, molding paste and detailing steps with a ruling pen. Bring photos, magazine clippings, handmade paper and even one of your traditional paintings that we can cut up and add
to the finished collage. All levels welcome.
Sunday, February 24, 2019; 9am-4pm, School: Studio
Member $125 ; Nonmember $150 REGISTER >

Sculpture Finishing 2-Day Workshop with Eduardo Gomez
This 2-day workshop will explore how to make patinas using various materials on previously bisqued water based clay sculptures. All levels welcome.
Fri. & Sat., March 1 & 2, 2019; 9am-4pm; School of Art: Ceramics Studio
Member $200; Nonmember $225 REGISTER >

Abstract Acrylic Medium Exploration with Vincent Lardieri
Come with ideas and/or develop them with inspiration from the materials. While hearing some history and viewing a short presentation,
several liquid, gel, and paste mediums will be discussed and explored, so bring your favorite color acrylic paints to accompany the experiments! Beginner to advanced.
Saturday, March 2, 2019; 12-5pm; School of Art: Studio B
Member $100, Nonmember $115  REGISTER >

Let’s Get Connected! Chains & Clasps with Lisa Johnson
Developing connections is what a lot of jewelry making is all about! In this workshop you will learn ways of measuring, forming, and soldering links to develop a necklace using non-ferrous metal, copper or silver. We will finish it all off with a couple of simple clasps to fit your design. Demonstrations on basic fabrication skills such as soldering, forming, using a jewelry saw, drilling, and surface textures/finishes will be covered. Beginning to intermediate.
Sat. & Sun., March 2 & 3, 2019; 9:30am-4:30pm; Gallery: Master Studio
Member $300; Nonmember $350 REGISTER >

Pastel Landscapes with Alessandra Gieffers
Learn the joy and grace of drawing the Great American Landscape with soft pastels. Experiment with structure and color in this fun, stress free workshop. All levels welcome.
Saturday, March 2, 2019; 10am-1pm; School of Art: Studio A
Member $80; Nonmember $100 REGISTER >

Spring 2019 Workshops

The Dynamic Floral 3-Day Workshop with Patrick Saunders
The painted floral requires a balance of spontaneity and accuracy, a perfect subject to practice adding energy to all of your paintings. Learn about choosing a subject, composition, values, color temperature, simplification, how to start and when to stop. Each day will include a full demonstration followed by opportunities to create multiple paintings with frequent one-on-one instruction, working from both cut flowers in the studio (2 days) and subjects on location (last day). All levels welcome.
Tues.-Thurs.; March 5-7, 2019; 9am-4pm
Member $450; Nonmember $500 FULL

The Power of Shape 3-Day Workshop with Jeff Markowsky
This 3-day plein air workshop is designed to help the beginner and intermediate student see the importance of the initial design of the dominant shapes in a painting before paint is even applied to the canvas. Good design hinges on understanding the dynamics of large to middle to small ranged shapes. The importance of drawing is discussed, practiced and emphasized. Students will produce successful small plein air sketches in oil derived from Notan studies. Markowsky was the Grand Prize winner of last year’s Plein Air Festival and will serve as judge this year. Beginner to intermediate.
Mon.-Wed.; March 18-20, 2019; 9am-4pm
Member $450: Nonmember $500 REGISTER >

Evoking a Sense of Nostalgia 3-Day Workshop with Beth Bathe
Beth Bathe’s painting style is unique, looking somewhat like a watercolor, or is it an oil painting? Using thin washes of water mixable oil, a limited palette, tools such as squeegees and q-tips along with brushes, your paintings will evoke the nostalgia of an old sepia toned photograph. This class is plein air (painting on location) and Beth will start each day with a demo. For all levels, but Beth will not be teaching the fundamentals of oil painting, rather her technique. All levels welcome, with a working knowledge of oils.
Fri.-Sun.; March 22-24, 2019; 9am-4pm
Member $450; Nonmember $500 REGISTER >

Pastel Landscapes with Alessandra Gieffers
Learn the joy and grace of drawing the Great American Landscape with soft pastels. Experiment with structure and color in this fun, stress free workshop. All levels welcome.
Saturday, March 23, 2019; 10am-1pm; School of Art: Studio A
Member $80; Nonmember $100 REGISTER >

Fused Glass with Nancy Politsch
Enjoy in-depth instruction of various techniques and methods, and create a one-of-a-kind, individual gallery quality piece of art at this 1-day workshop. Participants explore color theory, design composition, the use of materials, supplies and equipment. Fire in our new glass
kiln! Your work will be available for pick up one week after class ends. All levels welcome.
Saturdays, March 23, 2019; 10am-1pm; Gallery: Master Studio
Member $100; Nonmember $125 REGISTER >

Smart Phone Photography with Fernando Porras
Learn the ins and outs and advantages and disadvantages to using your smartphone as your studio assistant. The workshop will cover
composition, light, color, image handling, color corrections and making the best of the phone/laptop partnership. Use your phone as a tool to get the best out of your final art pieces, whether they are photographs, paintings or computer generated illustrations. All levels welcome.
Saturday, March 23, 2019; 9am-4pm, School: Studio B
Member $125; Nonmember $150 REGISTER >

Stone Carving with Lucio Chiurulla
Join master sculptor Lucio Chiurulla, traveling from his studio in Italy, for a 2-week stone carving workshop. The course will focus on marble and stone, and will revolve around a few basic concepts and rules regarding the making of a stone sculpture in the traditional way, using the chisel and mallet. We will practice a technique that has been the same for many centuries, but that can now be widely reinterpreted and adjusted in light of the modern conception of art and the personal feelings of each sculpture. Each student will be provided a carving table, a piece of Italian soft stone, access to electricity, and will work under a covered tent. Demonstrations and instruction will be provided for the step-by-step process of the stone removal, through sanding and polishing to making a finishing base. Students can opt to take the workshop for one or two weeks.
One week $850; Two weeks $1,500 (for two week discount, call 561-748-8737 to register)
Mon.-Fri.; March 25-29, 2019; 9am-4pm REGISTER >
Mon.-Fri.; April 1-4, 2019; 9 am-4pm REGISTER >

Jewelry with Lucio Chiurulla
This workshop deals with the techniques of embedding pieces of stones in a metal frame to make jewelry. Materials such as alabaster, marble or stones of different types and colors can be used. Participants will be able to create their own idea/design of one piece, using one of the three different techniques of “cesellatura” that will be explained during the seminar. These techniques are track embedding, claw embedding and embossed grains or pave. All levels welcome.
Sat., March 30, 2019; 9am-4pm
Member $125; Nonmember $150 REGISTER >

Silversmithing - Designing with Straight Lines 2-Day Workshop with Maria Tritico
Using a few basic jewelers hand tools, each student will learn how to make simple but one-of-a-kind geometric designs in sterling silver square wire. During this 2-day workshop, students will learn about pick soldering, cutting custom angles, working with square wire, design, and sequence. Each student will leave with a complete necklace. Beginner to advanced.
Fri. & Sat., April 5 & 6, 2019; 9am-4pm; Gallery: Master Studio
Member $300; Nonmember $350 REGISTER >

Experimenting with Acrylics with Jim Rigg
This workshop will explore a large variety of subject matter - landscape to floral, still life to purely abstract, as we paint in a step-by-step
approach. Learn to use acrylics in a unique way with opaque to transparent glazing washes. Using matte and gloss medium and modeling
pastes, we'll create textures and develop our own personal palettes. All levels welcome.
Sunday, April 7, 2019; 9am-4pm, School: Studio
Member $125 ; Nonmember $150 REGISTER >

Fused Glass with Nancy Politsch
Enjoy in-depth instruction of various techniques and methods, and create a one-of-a-kind, individual gallery quality piece of art at this 1-day workshop. Participants explore color theory, design composition, the use of materials, supplies and equipment. Fire in our new glass
kiln! Your work will be available for pick up one week after class ends. All levels welcome.
Saturdays, April 27, 2019; 10am-1pm; Gallery: Master Studio
Member $100; Nonmember $125 REGISTER >

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