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This is a class for students who have experience with watercolor painting. It's designed for students who want to work together to fine tune their skills. All levels are welcome, however a hands-on working knowledge of the medium and equipment is expected. Emphasis will be on problem solving, skill building and helping students step up their own...

Discover how fun, beautiful and portable watercolor can be! We will explore different materials, learn basic techniques, and students are encouraged to develop their own style. No drawing experience necessary. Students need a size 10 round watercolor brush, 140 lb cold press watercolor paper, (preferably 100% cotton), 1 quart water container (old...

Learn oil painting techniques by painting realistic still life- a great introduction to oil paint for beginning painters as well as intermediate painters wanting to hone their skills. Explore the versatility of oil paint as we cover the materials, explore value, brush handling, color and composition. While the focus is on oils, students may work in...

This day long workshop will bring joy into your life by learning to express freely with no restrictions. You will learn to trust your intuition, play and get wild! This is a must experience workshop for anyone loving to create or wanting to create.  Limited to 6 people. All Levels welcome. Students will be responsible for bringing the following...

If you love color and like experimenting with watercolor, this is the workshop for you. Start your painting by creating a ground through splashing, dripping and manipulating the paint. Then paint your own subject matter on top using overlapping images and transparencies that interact with and highlight your ground. You will discover intriguing effects...

Master the effects of glowing skin, soft shadows, silky hair and unforgettable eyes! Learn to use traditional oil painting technique of XVII century, leading your work from the grisaille underpainting to glazes. This amazing technique can be applied to any genre of realistic painting. I am currently working on paintings of people riding subway. Detailed...

La maestra habla español.  For complete beginners who wish to improve their painting skills while learning to work in the medium of their choice. Each week we will discuss and put in practice a foundational painting concepts. Experience Levels: Beginning to Intermediate What To Bring Grounds Follow your preference for acrylic and oil....

Gain creativity and daily peace of mind by learning Japanese ink brush painting and calligraphy, which are deeply related to Zen. While learning fundamental brush and ink handling and brush strokes, challenge yourself to create original works of art. Required supplies for this program: *For the first class:s some bamboo brushes (At least one...