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JOANNE MATHES, Sculpting Animals in Clay
Sep 20, 2022 9:00AM—Sep 24, 2022 4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterSculpting Animals in Clay Instructor: Joanne Mathes Medium: Clay Level: All Joanne will walk you through the process of creating beautiful clay animals in this 5-day workshop. Choose an animal that speaks to you and learn how to bring it to life. Clay/Firing/Glaze fee: $58 per bag. Supply List
View MoreRINNY RYAN, Basket Weaving
Jan 27, 2023 10:00AM—4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterBasket Weaving Instructor: Rinny Ryan Level: All Using the “flat reed over under” basket weaving technique each students will complete a bread basket in their one day workshop. $15 supply fee included covers reeds and sea grass.
View MoreRINNY RYAN, Basket Weaving
Oct 28, 2022 10:00AM—4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterBasket Weaving Instructor: Rinny Ryan Level: All Using the “flat reed over under” basket weaving technique each students will complete a bread basket in their one day workshop. $15 supply fee included covers reeds and sea grass.
View MoreSHERI ROULEAU, Christmas Trees
Nov 22, 2022 1:00PM—4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterChristmas Trees Instructor: Sheri Rouleau Medium: Glass Level: All Make these beautiful standing Christmas trees for your holiday event. Create your own designs using various forms of glass, sheet, dots, stringers and frit. Fee covers use of tools, firing and glass to make a number of trees, depending on the size you choose.
View MoreSHERI ROULEAU, Pop Glass: Plate – Ornament – Pendant
Nov 21, 2022 1:00PM—4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterPOP GLASS: Plate – Ornament – Pendant Instructor: Sheri Rouleau Medium: Glass Level: All This fun fast paced class offers an introduction to fusing glass as well as the basics of designing with glass. Fee includes use of tools, firing and enough glass to complete 3 projects; a plate, an ornament/sun catcher and a pendant.
View MoreMAGGIE HENRY, Inspirational-Artistic Vision Boards
Dec 09, 2022 9:30AM—3:30PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterInspirational-Artistic Vision Boards Instructor: Maggie Henry Medium: Mixed Media Level: All A Vision Board is a collage of images and words that that you should display in a prominent place to remind you WHY you do what you do every day; images and words that spark your motivation and remind you of your values, goals…
View MoreMAGGIE HENRY, Inspirational-Artistic Vision Boards
Mar 17, 2023 9:30AM—3:30PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterInspirational-Artistic Vision Boards Instructor: Maggie Henry Medium: Mixed Media Level: All A Vision Board is a collage of images and words that that you should display in a prominent place to remind you WHY you do what you do every day; images and words that spark your motivation and remind you of your values, goals…
View MoreSHIRLEY BLAKE, Charcoal Pouring
Jan 13, 2023 9:30AM—2:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterCharcoal Pouring Instructor: Shirley Blake Medium: Charcoal / Watercolor Level: All Join in the fun of an unusual beginning for your painting. You’ll use powdered charcoal in a free-spirited pour with water for a base. You will further your painting with realistic or abstract shapes in watercolor, acrylic or pastel. There will be a 30…
View MoreSHIRLEY BLAKE, Charcoal Pouring
Feb 10, 2023 9:30AM—2:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterCharcoal Pouring Instructor: Shirley Blake Medium: Charcoal / Watercolor Level: All Join in the fun of an unusual beginning for your painting. You’ll use powdered charcoal in a free-spirited pour with water for a base. You will further your painting with realistic or abstract shapes in watercolor, acrylic or pastel. There will be a 30…
View MoreSHIRLEY BLAKE, Charcoal Pouring
Mar 04, 2023 9:30AM—2:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterJoin in the fun of an unusual beginning for your painting. You’ll use powdered charcoal in a free-spirited pour with water for a base. You will further your painting with realistic or abstract shapes in watercolor, acrylic or pastel. There will be a 30 minute break for drying papers, eating lunch and making plans for…
View MoreMAGGIE HENRY, Whimsical Paper Play
Feb 03, 2023 9:30AM—3:30PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterWhimsical Paper Play Instructor: Maggie Henry Medium: Mixed Media Level: All Join us for a one-day workshop and discover paper art in a whole new way. In this workshop we will be creating a variety of whimsical paper art hangings to enjoy and make your home a more magical place! Let’s make the world a…
View MoreCAROL BROMAN, Figurative Color Study in Oil
Feb 17, 2023 9:30AM—3:30PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterFigurative Color Study in Oil Instructor: Carol Broman Medium: Oil Level: All Students will create a portrait from life using a direct painting technique called ‘form painting’ that applies individual strokes of color in tiles to suggest the illusion of light. Concepts covered include basic color theory, paint mixing, palette organization, hierarchy of tones on…
View MoreCAROL BROMAN, Portrait Sketch in Gouache
Mar 31, 2023 9:30AM—3:30PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterStudents will create a portrait from life using a direct painting technique called ‘form painting’ that applies individual strokes of color in tiles to suggest the illusion of light. Concepts covered include basic color theory, paint mixing, palette organization, hierarchy of tones on the portrait and a comprehensive theory of light for artists. Artists will…
View MoreMAGGIE HENRY & ANNE GARY, Exploring Mixed Media: The Infinite Possibilities
Feb 13, 2023 9:30AM—Feb 15, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterExploring Mixed Media: The Infinite Possiblities Instructors: Maggie Henry & Anne Gary Medium: Mixed Media Level: All Take a 3 day journey with us exploring the infinite possibilities of art mediums. You will have the opportunity to experiment with different mediums to identify what you really want to work with in your art. We will…
View MoreCAROL BROMAN, Limited Palette Portrait Sketch in Oil
Nov 04, 2022 9:30AM—3:30PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Rd
RegisterLimited Palette Portrait Sketch in Oil Instructor: Carol Broman Medium: Oil Level: All Students will create a portrait from life using a direct painting technique called ‘form painting’ that applies individual strokes of color in tiles to suggest the illusion of light. Concepts covered include basic color theory, paint mixing, palette organization, hierarchy of tones…
View MoreMAGGIE HENRY, Making Mobiles
Nov 11, 2022 9:30AM—3:30PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Rd
RegisterMaking Mobiles Instructor: Maggie Henry Medium: Mixed Media Level: All Join us for a fun day creating colorful, creative three-dimensional art sculptures that dance to air! Learn the fundamentals of art mobile making, mobile design and layout, creating the elements, making wire supports, balance points and mobile articulations, so your mobile will move in response…
View MoreMAGGIE HENRY, Making Mobiles
Feb 24, 2023 9:30AM—3:30PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Rd
RegisterMaking Mobiles Instructor: Maggie Henry Medium: Mixed Media Level: All Join us for a fun day creating colorful, creative three-dimensional art sculptures that dance to air! Learn the fundamentals of art mobile making, mobile design and layout, creating the elements, making wire supports, balance points and mobile articulations, so your mobile will move in response…
View MoreMAGGIE HENRY, Artist Trading Cards
Jan 20, 2023 9:30AM—3:30PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterArtist Trading Cards Instructor: Maggie Henry Medium: Mixed Media Level: All Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are miniature pieces of art that are traded around the world. Artists create, trade and collect art at organized “swap” events, either in person or online. In this one-day workshop, you will learn how to create and embellish your own…
View MoreMAGGIE HENRY, Artist Trading Cards
Apr 14, 2023 9:30AM—3:30PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterArtist Trading Cards Instructor: Maggie Henry Medium: Mixed Media Level: All Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are miniature pieces of art that are traded around the world. Artists create, trade and collect art at organized “swap” events, either in person or online. In this one-day workshop, you will learn how to create and embellish your own…
View MoreMAGGIE HENRY, Making Mobiles
May 19, 2023 9:30AM—3:30PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Rd
RegisterMaking Mobiles Instructor: Maggie Henry Medium: Mixed Media Level: All Join us for a fun day creating colorful, creative three-dimensional art sculptures that dance to air! Learn the fundamentals of art mobile making, mobile design and layout, creating the elements, making wire supports, balance points and mobile articulations, so your mobile will move in response…
View MoreMAGGIE HENRY, Artist Trading Cards
Oct 21, 2022 9:30AM—3:30PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterArtist Trading Cards Instructor: Maggie Henry Medium: Mixed Media Level: All Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are miniature pieces of art that are traded around the world. Artists create, trade and collect art at organized “swap” events, either in person or online. In this one-day workshop, you will learn how to create and embellish your own…
View MoreLARRY & PAM SMITH, Landscapes or Portraits in Oil
Mar 06, 2023 9:30AM—Mar 08, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterLandscapes or Portraits in Oil Instructor: Larry & Pam Smith Medium: oil Level: All Award-winning artists Larry and Pam Smith have taught over 2,000 students the art of oil painting. Larry’s specialty is impressionist landscapes and Pam is known for her oil portraits of people and pets. They bring strong teaching dynamics to the classroom…
View MoreJANE HARRIS, Playful Mixed Media Collage with Paper, Acrylic & Fabric
Nov 04, 2022 10:00AM—Nov 05, 2022 4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterPlayful Mixed Media Collage with Paper, Acrylic & Fabric Instructor: Jane Harris Medium: paper, acrylic, fabric Level: All Come create in a playful and appealing way. This is Jane Harris’ take on mixed media collage. Jane will show you how to create one of her whimsical designs using paper, fabric and acrylic paint. Assorted paper,…
View MoreJANE HARRIS, Playful Mixed Media Collage with Paper, Acrylic & Fabric
Feb 17, 2023 10:00AM—Feb 18, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterPlayful Mixed Media Collage with Paper, Acrylic & Fabric Instructor: Jane Harris Medium: paper, acrylic, fabric Level: All Come create in a playful and appealing way. This is Jane Harris’ take on mixed media collage. Jane will show you how to create one of her whimsical designs using paper, fabric and acrylic paint. Assorted paper,…
View MoreJANE HARRIS, Playful Mixed Media Collage with Paper, Acrylic & Fabric
Mar 31, 2023 10:00AM—Apr 01, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterPlayful Mixed Media Collage with Paper, Acrylic & Fabric Instructor: Jane Harris Medium: paper, acrylic, fabric Level: All Come create in a playful and appealing way. This is Jane Harris’ take on mixed media collage. Jane will show you how to create one of her whimsical designs using paper, fabric and acrylic paint. Assorted paper,…
View MoreDEMO: JANET ROGERS, Expressive Watercolors: Flowers to Figures
Feb 20, 2023 3:00PM—5:00PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterWorkshop Tuition includes Demo. Expressive Watercolors: Flowers to FiguresInstructor: Janet RogersMedium: WatercolorLevel: Advanced Beginner through Advanced Fresh flowers on each work table begins the inspiration of this dynamic workshop—progressing to the head and figure. Fun painting exercises help develop a more loose and natural approach, creating more spontaneous and expressive paintings. Painting the head and…
View MoreWILLIAM A SCHNEIDER, Sensitive Portraits & Figures
Jan 10, 2023 9:30AM—Jan 12, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterSensitive Portraits & Figures Instructor: William A. Schneider Demo: Monday, Jan 9, 5-8pm (included in workshop tuition) What makes the work of masters like Nicolai Fechin, John Singer Sargent, and Anders Zorn so powerful? In most cases it’s not what they put in, but rather what they chose to leave out. This three-day workshop is…
View MoreTARA FUNK GRIM, Color in Contemporary Painting
Dec 12, 2022 9:30AM—Dec 13, 2022 4:00PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterColor in Contemporary Painting Instructor: Tara Funk Grim Medium: Acrylics Level: Intermediate Deepen your understanding and knowledge of one of the most powerful elements in picture making. We will explore the historical palettes from the old masters through the present and develop an awareness of color as expression. Expand your knowledge and understanding of historical…
View MoreRENE GRIFFITH, From Gelli Plate to Fine Art Papers
Nov 03, 2022 9:30AM—Nov 04, 2022 4:00PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Rd
RegisterFrom Gelli Plate to Fine Art Papers Instructor: Rene Griffith Medium: Paper Making & Printmaking Work with museum featured and gallery represented mixed-media artist Rene Griffith in this two-day workshop. Begin by exploring terminology and types of paper, inks, paint and tools you can use with your gelli plate. You will create many interesting, colorful…
View MoreTARA FUNK GRIM, Creative & Imaginative Painting
Mar 27, 2023 9:30AM—Mar 29, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterCreative & Imaginative Painting Instructor: Tara Funk Grim Medium: Mixed Media Collage & Acrylic Level: Intermediate The highlights of the workshop come from the transformation and integration of collage and acrylic materials as well as a journey into discovery, intuition, and invention. The language of art, line, color, shape, texture, and value will be explored…
View MoreTHERESA GIRARD, Rework!
Apr 03, 2023 9:00AM—Apr 05, 2023 3:00PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterRework! Instructor: Theresa Girard Medium: Acrylic Level: All with experience in the Non-Objective Persistence is the name of the game in this 3-day instructional workshop. Revisit your old painting and find a simple and direct solution to bring your work to conclusion. Theresa Girard will walk you through several options to REWORK your soon-to-be masterpiece!…
View MoreSANDY LAWSON, Clay & Found Objects
Oct 31, 2022 9:00AM—Nov 04, 2022 4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterClay & Found Objects Instructor: Sandy Lawson Medium: Clay Mixed Media Level: All with experience Create an unusual clay artwork (like the one pictured—the found object is a paint can, and the pouring paint & brushes are clay), by incorporating found objects: metal, glass, wood, wire, springs, coins, jewelry, stones, shells, toy parts… anything can…
View MoreDIANE PIKE, Abstracting the Landscape Inside Out
Jan 24, 2023 9:30AM—Jan 27, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterAbstracting the Landscape Inside Out Instructor: Diane Pike Level: All with experience Medium: Oil (acrylic, pastel, watercolor welcome) Demo: Monday, Jan 23, 3-5pm (included in workshop tuition) There are many ways to paint the landscapes that Mother Nature gives us—from painting the pristine, or “pure nature,” to looking past the obvious and searching for the…
View MoreDEMO: CLAUDIA MENGEL, Abstract Painting & Mixed Media Techniques
Feb 06, 2023 3:00PM—5:00PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterWith every creation, there is a new discovery, a new problem, a new solution. For artists with some experience in painting, we will focus on exploration using acrylic paints and various other mixed media materials. Examine the ins and outs of abstract painting and experiment with mediums; drawing materials, collage, oil sticks, canvas, paper and…
View MoreDEMO: WILLIAM A. SCHNEIDER, Sensitive Portraits & Figures
Jan 09, 2023 5:00PM—8:00PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterWhat makes the work of masters like Nicolai Fechin, John Singer Sargent, and Anders Zorn so powerful? In most cases it’s not what they put in, but rather what they chose to leave out. This three-day workshop is for oil, pastel, or drawing media artists who are intermediate or higher. You will learn: • Power…
View MoreWOOLEY DUTTON, Expressive Portraits
Mar 30, 2023 9:30AM—Mar 31, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Rd
RegisterExpressive Portraits Instructor: Wooley Dutton Medium: Acrylics Level: All with experience Take a painterly approach to portraits (of an individual or from your imagination) in this fun and informative class. Get familiar with materials and see how Wooley Dutton creates different effects in the portrait process. Connect new color combinations to develop creative freedom in…
View MoreMARY PARKMAN, Expressive Florals 2
Mar 27, 2023 9:30AM—Mar 29, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterExpressive Florals 2 Instructor: Mary Parkman Medium: Acrylics Level: Prerequisite, Expressive Florals 1 Delve deeper into Expressive Florals with Mary Parkman. Florals offer a “foot hold in reality” as we allow our paintings to be more abstract. Focusing on color, abstract principles and expressive techniques we will continue to explore painting loosely and with confidence.…
View MoreDEMO: JOEL POPADICS, Watercolor the Florida Landscape
Mar 20, 2023 3:00PM—5:00PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterJoin Joel Popadics for a four-day watercolor workshop. In the spirit of Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent, we’ll paint the tropics, in particular the unique aspects of the Florida landscape. We’ll explore ways to improve our watercolor techniques using a wet-in-wet technique to capture a humid sky and stormy weather. Joel will show you…
View MoreJOEL POPADICS, Watercolor the Florida Landscape
Mar 21, 2023 9:30AM—Mar 24, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterWatercolor the Florida Landscape Instructor: Joel Popadics Medium: Watercolor Demo: Monday, March 20, 3-5pm (included in workshop tuition) Join Joel Popadics for a four-day watercolor workshop. In the spirit of Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent, we’ll paint the tropics, in particular the unique aspects of the Florida landscape. We’ll explore ways to improve our…
View MoreDEMO: DIANE PIKE, Abstracting the Landscape Inside Out
Jan 23, 2023 3:00PM—5:00PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterThere are many ways to paint the landscapes that Mother Nature gives us—from painting the pristine, or “pure nature”, to looking past the obvious and searching for the abstracted shapes of color that light and shadow bring to this painting dance. This workshop is about learning how to let go of your expectations, prejudices and…
View MoreDOUGLAS DAWSON, Pastel Landscape Painting
Mar 13, 2023 9:30AM—Mar 15, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterPastel Landscape Painting Instructor: Douglas Dawson Medium: Pastel Level: All Join master artist Doug Dawson for an in-depth study of pastel painting. Topics covered in the workshop include: black & white and color thumbnail sketches, three types of designs that characterize compelling paintings, the principles used to create the illusion of depth, the principle of…
View MoreMARY PARKMAN, Color Workshop
Mar 02, 2023 9:00AM—Mar 03, 2023 3:30PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterColor Workshop Instructor: Mary Parkman Medium: Acrylics Level: All with experience Join Mary Parkman for this 2-day program on color mixing. Learn to understand value, create color harmonies and how to mix and use color in your artwork. Discover the power of neutral palettes to create realistic and “naturalistic” harmonies. Students seeking knowledge of the…
View MoreBRENDA BELFIELD, Abstract & Beyond 2
Feb 27, 2023 9:00AM—Mar 01, 2023 3:00PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Rd
RegisterAbstract & Beyond 2 Instructor: Brenda Belfield Medium: Acrylics only Level: All, with any experience ABSTRACT PAINTING begins with a recognizable subject: still life, landscapes, florals, etc., and Non-Objective art has no recognizable form. When painting intuitively a painter may begin with a subject and allow it to transform beyond, into a non-objective painting. This…
View MoreKIRAH VAN SICKLE, Contemporary Impressionism: Landscape Color & Composition
Feb 16, 2023 9:30AM—Feb 18, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Rd
RegisterContemporary Impressionism: Landscape Color & Composition Instructor: Kirah Van Sickle Medium: Oil, Acrylic Level: Beginner to intermediate From Monet to modern, we will tap into the foundation of Impressionism, with a contemporary twist. With a focus on color relationships and loose Impressionistic brushwork known as “broken color,” we will work from still life, landscape photos,…
View MoreMILA APPERLO, Intro to Abstract Painting
Feb 13, 2023 9:30AM—Feb 15, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Rd
RegisterIntro to Abstract Painting Instructor: Mila Apperlo Medium: Acrylics Level: Beginner Mila Apperlo takes you on a journey through different aspects of abstract painting and finding what works for you as an artist. She demonstrates painting intuitively by tapping into emotions instead of using recognizable imagery. This practical, fun, and process-oriented class will guide you…
View MoreMARY PARKMAN, Expressive Florals 1
Feb 02, 2023 9:00AM—Feb 04, 2023 3:30PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterExpressive Florals 1 Instructor: Mary Parkman Medium: Acrylics Level: All with experience Florals are one of the most sought after painting styles for many designers. Mary Parkman starts this workshop with a variety of drawing exercises, stressing the simplification of shape, understanding of value, and the incorporation of structure in our compositions. Next, we delve…
View MoreBRENDA BELFIELD, Abstract & Beyond 1
Dec 05, 2022 9:00AM—Dec 07, 2022 3:00PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Rd
RegisterAbstract & Beyond 1 Instructor: Brenda Belfield Medium: Acrylics Level: All with any experience ABSTRACT PAINTING begins with a recognizable subject: still life, landscapes, florals, etc. and Non-Objective art has no recognizable form. When painting intuitively a painter may begin with a subject and allow it to transform beyond into a non-objective painting. This class…
View MoreJANET ROGERS, Expressive Watercolors: Flowers to Figures
Feb 21, 2023 9:30AM—Feb 24, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterExpressive Watercolors: Flowers to Figures Instructor: Janet Rogers Medium: Watercolor Level: Advanced Beginner through Advanced Fresh flowers on each work table begins the inspiration of this dynamic workshop—progressing to the head and figure. Fun painting exercises help develop a more loose and natural approach, creating more spontaneous and expressive paintings. Painting the head and figure,…
View MoreWOOLEY DUTTON, Expressive Portraits
Feb 16, 2023 9:30AM—Feb 17, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Rd
RegisterExpressive Portraits Instructor: Wooley Dutton Medium: Acrylics Level: All with experience Take a painterly approach to portraits (of an individual or from your imagination) in this fun and informative class. Get familiar with materials and see how Wooley creates different effects in the portrait process. Connect new color combinations to develop creative freedom in your…
View MoreELI CEDRONE, Impressionist Figures in the Landscape
Mar 16, 2023 9:30AM—Mar 18, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Performing Arts 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterImpressionist Figures in the Landscape Instructor: Eli Cedrone Medium: Oil & Charcoal, Alt: Acrylic Level: All with experience Learn to create dramatic paintings with impressionistic brushwork. Emphasis on value and design to create visual interest and lead the eye through the painting. Learn to place the figure in your landscape scenes. I’ll show you how…
View MoreNANCY NOWAK, Buildings, Boats & Folks
Jan 30, 2023 9:30AM—Feb 01, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterBuildings, Boats & Folks Instructor: Nancy Nowak Level: All with experience Medium: Pastel & Oil Broaden your art skills by adding interest to your paintings. Learn many tips and techniques to include boats, buildings and small figures, and to add life and interest to your paintings. Working with shapes, values, edges, color and mark making,…
View MoreDEMO: SUSAN BLACKWOOD, Let It Flow: The Wet Look in Watercolors
Jan 16, 2023 3:00PM—5:00PM
Center for Performing Arts 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterCLAUDIA MENGEL, Abstract Painting & Mixed Media Techniques
Feb 07, 2023 9:30AM—Feb 09, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Performing Arts 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterAbstract Painting & Mixed Media Techniques Instructor: Claudia Mengel Level: All with experience Medium: Mixed Media Demo: Monday, Feb 6, 3-5pm (included in workshop tuition) With every creation, there is a new discovery, a new problem, a new solution. For artists with some experience in painting, we will focus on exploration using acrylic paints and…
View MoreSUSAN BLACKWOOD, Let It Flow: The Wet Look in Watercolors
Jan 17, 2023 9:30AM—Jan 19, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Performing Arts 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterLet it Flow: The Wet Look in Watercolors Instructor: Susan Blackwood Level: All Medium: Watercolor Demo: Monday, Jan 16, 3-5pm (included in workshop tuition) In this workshop we will explore Reflections, Moving Water and Waterfalls through watercolors; everything from rushing water to water drops. I will also show you simple paths for successful paintings—I call…
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