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Early Fall/Fall 2018 Catalog

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Early Fall 2018 Workshops

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Sculpture Finishing 2-Day Workshop with Eduardo Gomez
This 2-day workshop will explore how to make patinas using various materials on previously bisque water based clay. All levels welcome.
Thurs. & Fri., September 6 & 7; 9 am - 4 pm; Ceramics Studio: School
Member $200; Nonmember $225
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Raku & Saggar 2-Day Workshop with Barbara Powell
This workshop will focus on ‘Alternative Firing’ processes including Raku, Saggar, and Horsehair. All work will be finished and available to take home at the conclusion of the workshop. Basic instructions will be given on glazing and firing options with demonstrations including design elements, surface finishing, glazing and overall troubleshooting. Students should bring numerous bisqued pieces ready to glaze and fire. Ask for supplemental information sheet. Working knowledge of these processes or for beginners wanting to learn.
Sat. & Sun., September, 15 & 16; 9 am - 4 pm; Ceramics Studio: School
Member $250; Nonmember $275
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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, September 22; 9 am - 4 pm; Studio A: School
Members $125; Nonmembers $150
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The Figure in Watercolor with Fernando Porras
Bring your figures to life with beautiful washes and colorful brushstrokes. Learn techniques to simplify your figures; manipulating the lights and shadows over your model to create gorgeous nudes or add life and movement to your paintings. Join our workshop and have fun with exercises designed to help you loosen your hand and give your stroke the confidence that makes a great figure in watercolor. All levels working with watercolor.
Saturday, September 29; 9 am - 4 pm; Studio B; School
Members $150; Nonmembers $175
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​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, September 29; 10 am - 1 pm; Gallery: Master Studio
Member $100; Nonmember $125
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The Figure in Oil with Fernando Porras
Come experiment with light, color, volume, texture - this workshop will emphasize the importance of light and shadow and the transformation of colors on the figure to create more interesting, memorable oil pieces. Join Fernando and our beautifully set model in a session designed to help you learn how different textures capture or reflect light and colors change as they disappear into soft shadows. All levels working with oil.
Saturday, October 6; 9 am - 4 pm; Studio B; School
Members $150; Nonmembers $175
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Painting Animals 2-Day Workshop with Karen Leffel-Massengill
This workshop will focus on all the principles of a good painting: composition, color, values, and edges with any animal the student chooses as a subject. Bring your own photos, or use photos from the instructor. Most students will have a finished painting by the end of the workshop. Intermediate to Advanced.
Sat. & Sun., October 13 & 14; 9 am - 4 pm; Studio A: School
Members $300; Nonmembers $350
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Oil Portraiture 2-Day Workshop with Chris Kling
Impart life to your painting and learn skills that give you a solid foundation in oil portraiture. Working from a clothed model, you will learn color theory, values, composition, proportions, and edges – love and support are liberally added. Oil painting experience required.
Sat. & Sun., October 13 & 14; 9 am - 4pm; Studio B: School
Members $325; Nonmembers $375
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Mural Painting with Jennifer Chaparro
Learn about how to transfer an image to a large wall, what kinds of paints to use, and more. Great as a prep course before the Back Alley Mural Festival. We'll be painting outside, basic materials will be included. All levels welcome.
Saturday, October 20; 9 am - 4 pm; School
Member $125; Nonmember $150
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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, October 20; 10 am - 3 pm; Studio B: School
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Fall 2018 Workshops

​ATTENTION: LAC Faculty and Volunteers that would like to sign up for classes and/or workshops, please call 561-748-8737 to register. Members, please sign in before check-out for member price on workshops.

Acrylic and Collage with Jim Rigg
Explore a large variety of subject matter - landscape to floral, still life to pure abstract, as we paint in a step-by-step approach, exploring a unique approach using acrylics in opaque to transparent glazing washes. We’ll be using matte & gloss medium and modeling paste to create textures and we’ll develop our own personal palettes. We'll also be using photos, ink-jet and laser prints, handmade papers, pre-painted acrylic on watercolor paper and even 3D materials (found objects). All levels welcome.
Sunday, October 21; 10 am - 4 pm; Studio A: School
Member $125; Nonmember $150
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Painting Children on the Beach 2-Day Workshop with Hope Reis
Translating simple shapes to paint children, or any figure, from photos will be our focus in this two day workshop. Be sure to bring several 8 x 10 images with good light and shadow of your subjects, as not all photos are easy to work from. We will choose one that has the potential to create a painting that you will enjoy forever. Using shape, color, and edge work, we will endeavor to capture the essence of the child, rather than the detailed portrait. All levels welcome, experience is beneficial.
Fri. & Sat., October 26 & 27; 9 am - 4 pm; Studio A: School 
Members $300; Nonmembers $350
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Introduction to Photoshop Elements with David Randell
Learn the techniques and skills needed to give your photos more impact and drama. 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, October 27; 10 am - 3 pm; Studio B: School
Member $125; Nonmember $150
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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, October 27; 10 am - 1 pm; Gallery: Master Studio
Member $100; Nonmember $125
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Watercolor for the Artist/Traveler 2-Day Workshop with Fernando Porras
Learn how to create beautiful watercolor washes over watercolor pencils to capture those colorful details and close ups you can’t keep your eyes off when you travel. Experiment with wonderful techniques to create life-like wood, old rusted metal, and stone textures so you can master painting those old doors and windows full of flowers of your favorite travel destination. This 2-day workshop will emphasize the combination of watercolor pencils with regular watercolors. All levels welcome, with a working knowledge of watercolor.
Fri. & Sat., November 2 & 3, 9 am - 4 pm; Studio A: School and on location
Member $300; Nonmember $350
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Paint A Nocturne En Plein Air 2-Day Workshop with Manon Sander
From Caravaggio to Hopper, painting the night is a centuries-old tradition. Let’s follow in those footsteps by exploring techniques to capture light and darkness alla prima in this 2-day workshop. The first night we will cozy up in the studio to go over the essentials of nocturne painting while enjoying some vino and nibbles. The second night we’ll be ready to venture out into the dark to implement the new knowledge. Limited to 10 students. Oil preferred, acrylics acceptable. Intermediate to Advanced.
Thursday, November 8; 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm; Studio A: School and  Friday, November, 9; 6 pm - 9:30 pm; On location TBD
Members $175; Nonmembers $200
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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; 9 am - 4 pm; Studio A: School
Members $300; Nonmembers $350
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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; 9 am - 4 pm; Studio B: School
Member $300; Nonmember $350
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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; 9 am - 4 pm; Studio B: School
Members $125; Nonmembers $150
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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; 10 am - 1 pm; Gallery: Master Studio
Member $100; Nonmember $125
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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. While the vat develops, 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; 9 am - 4 pm; Studio A; School
Member $150; Nonmember $175​
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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. Learn about how to express volume and light/shadow, as well as techniques to express fur and hair. Using shape and color and edge work, we will endeavor to capture the essence of your furry friend. All levels welcome, experience is beneficial.
Fri. & Sat., November 30 & December 1 ; 9 am - 4 pm; Studio A: School 
Members $300; Nonmembers $350
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Winter 2019 Workshops

​​ATTENTION: LAC Faculty and Volunteers that would like to sign up for classes and/or workshops, please call 561-748-8737 to register. Members, please sign in before check-out for member price on workshops.

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; 9 am - 4 pm; On location TBA
Member $300; Nonmember $350​
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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
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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. Intermediate to Advanced.
Fri. & Sat., January 18 & 19, 2019; 9 am - 4 pm; Ceramics Studio: School
Members $250; Nonmember $275
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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.
Saturday, January 26, 2019; 9 am - 4 pm; School
Member $125; Nonmember $150
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Portraits in Pastel 3-Day Workshop with Cuong Nguyen
Visiting artist Cuong Nguyen will focus on drawing, values, edges, composition and creating life-like skin tone color with pastel pencils. Intermediate to Advanced.
Friday - Sunday, February 8 - 10, 2019; 9 am - 4 pm
Member $475; Nonmember $510
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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 class. Intermediate to Advanced.
Fri. - Sun., February 15 - 17, 2019; 9 am - 4 pm; Ceramics Studio: School
Member $300; Nonmember $325
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​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.
Fri. & Sat., February 22 & 23, 2019; 9 am- 4 pm
Member $300; Nonmember $350
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Spring 2019 Workshops

​​ATTENTION: LAC Faculty and Volunteers that would like to sign up for classes and/or workshops, please call 561-748-8737 to register. Members, please sign in before check-out for member price on workshops.

The Dynamic Floral 3-Day Workshop with Patrick Saunders
Learn about choosing a floral subject, composition, values, color temperature, and simplification. This will be both in studio and outside.
Tues. - Thurs.; March 5 - 7, 2019; 9 am - 4 pm
Member $450; Nonmember $500
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The Power of Shape 3-Day Workshop with Jeff Markowsky
Students will learn the initial design of the dominant shapes in a painting before paint is even applied to the canvas. Jeff is last year's Grand Prize Plein Air Festival winner. This class is plein air (painting on location).
Mon. - Wed.; March 18 - 20, 2019; 9 am - 4 pm
Member $450: Nonmember $500
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Evoking a Sense of Nostalgia 3-Day Workshop with Beth Bathe
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).
Fri. - Sun.; March 22 - 24, 2019; 9 am - 4 pm
Member $450; Nonmember $500
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Stone Carving
Stone Carving workshop with master sculptor, Lucio Chiurulla. Lucio is traveling from his studio in Italy to share his 25 years of experience with our students. The 2-week workshop will run Monday thru Friday, March 25 - April 5, 2019. More information will be available in the Fall.