1-2 Day Workshops, On-going Classes and Other Fun Activities
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Ongoing Classes:
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Village Art Center's Learn to Paint Program
Instructor: Wanda Boyd "Ultimate Beginner Watercolor" Eight-Week Class October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 and November 5, 12 and 19 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. All Levels Welcome, But Beginners Encouraged! Fee: $200 payable to Wanda Boyd (all supplies included) Please use the registration form to mail in payment. or Click to pay via PayPal |
Wanda Boyd
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Class Description:
This workshop is for the curious artist interested in learning the basics of watercolor. You will start at the very beginning by learning about the importance of your materials and setting up your workspace. You'll then build a solid foundation of skills by doing a series of exercises designed to reinforce and further your knowledge base. You'll learn about washes, brush strokes, values, color, technique, composition, and more. You will start with exercises and graduate to painting projects. Come learn a new skill in a friendly, stress-free environment at Village Art Center.
Wanda studied for several years with nationally known artist Susan Stuller and has taken numerous workshops with other nationally known artists. She is currently the group leader for Wet-N-Wild Watercolor in The Villages, which meets on Saturdays from noon until 2:30 pm at Saddlebrook Recreation Center, Past President of Citrus Watercolor Society in Inverness, and Co-director along with Beverly Hennessy of Village Art Center and Village Art Workshops.
This workshop is for the curious artist interested in learning the basics of watercolor. You will start at the very beginning by learning about the importance of your materials and setting up your workspace. You'll then build a solid foundation of skills by doing a series of exercises designed to reinforce and further your knowledge base. You'll learn about washes, brush strokes, values, color, technique, composition, and more. You will start with exercises and graduate to painting projects. Come learn a new skill in a friendly, stress-free environment at Village Art Center.
Wanda studied for several years with nationally known artist Susan Stuller and has taken numerous workshops with other nationally known artists. She is currently the group leader for Wet-N-Wild Watercolor in The Villages, which meets on Saturdays from noon until 2:30 pm at Saddlebrook Recreation Center, Past President of Citrus Watercolor Society in Inverness, and Co-director along with Beverly Hennessy of Village Art Center and Village Art Workshops.
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Sue Primeau
"Sue Primeau's Series of Collage Workshops" In-person or Live Zoom Workshops May 18 June 22 July 20 August 24 10 am to 4 pm (one-hour lunch break) All levels welcome Fee: $89 plus $7 supply fee per each one-day workshop, for a total of $96 payable to Wanda Boyd. Sign up for all four workshops and the supply fee will be waived, a savings of $28. Zoom participants will need to pay via check at $89 per class (no supplies provided) |
Sue Primeau
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Please use the registration form to mail in payment.
or to pay via PayPal, click on the PayPal link(s) below for the workshop(s) of your choice.
or to pay via PayPal, click on the PayPal link(s) below for the workshop(s) of your choice.
Class Description: .
Collage is an expansive mixed-media painting process that can stand on it's own or be a valuable addition to our watercolor or acrylic paintings. This series of classes will build your knowledge of how to make and utilize collage materials from the very simplest materials and beyond. Learn how to seamlessly blend collage papers with an existing painting or drawing and learn how to use collage to save a painting with which you are unhappy.
Class One - Collage As Underpainting: Using simple, common materials, learn to make interesting collage papers and create backgrounds for your paintings that add excitement to any subject.
Collage is an expansive mixed-media painting process that can stand on it's own or be a valuable addition to our watercolor or acrylic paintings. This series of classes will build your knowledge of how to make and utilize collage materials from the very simplest materials and beyond. Learn how to seamlessly blend collage papers with an existing painting or drawing and learn how to use collage to save a painting with which you are unhappy.
Class One - Collage As Underpainting: Using simple, common materials, learn to make interesting collage papers and create backgrounds for your paintings that add excitement to any subject.
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Class Two - Merging Neutrals and Bold Color: Have a painting you feel is missing something or do you have a sketch or drawing you wish you could make into a painting? Collage to the rescue! Students must bring either a drawing/sketch or painting of his/her creation to class. We will focus on how to choose the papers that make your piece sing; along with learning more fun collage paper making techniques.
Instructor will provide a canvas board 11” X 14” or 12” X 16” (student’s painting/drawing must be smaller) along with found-collage materials, simple items to make additional collage papers, stamps, stencils and a supply of other materials needed to create your mixed-media painting. Students are asked to bring the following to class:
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Class Three - Collage, Pattern & Texture: Paintings that are lacking sex-appeal often need a bit of pattern and/or texture. Collage is a great way to add that zest. This class requires you have a painting or two of your own that you want to alter. Explore fun, new ways to make exciting papers and learn how to select and apply them to your painting.
Class Four - Painting Makeover with Collage: Pull out those paintings or sketches you've been wanting to do something with and bring them to this class. Learn a number of ways you can solve the issue with your painting through collage. The majority of our time will be spent assessing and altering your painting so bring any collage papers you have on hand to get things started.
Class Four - Painting Makeover with Collage: Pull out those paintings or sketches you've been wanting to do something with and bring them to this class. Learn a number of ways you can solve the issue with your painting through collage. The majority of our time will be spent assessing and altering your painting so bring any collage papers you have on hand to get things started.
Representational Reference Pictures: Workshop Paintings Will Differ
May 18th reference paintings
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May 18th reference paintings:
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June 22nd reference painting
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June 22 Workshop |
July 20th reference painting
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July 20 Workshop |
August 24th reference painting
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August 24 Workshop |
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Cindy Vener
http://www.cindyvener.com "Cindy Vener's Series of Acrylic Workshops" May 11 June 15 July 6 August 17 September 14 9 am to 3 pm (one-hour lunch break) All levels welcome Fee: $89 per each one day workshop payable to Wanda Boyd. Sign up for all five workshops and receive $50 off the series - an incredible value designed to take your acrylic knowledge to the next level! Please use the registration form to mail in payment. or to pay via PayPal, click on the PayPal link(s) to the right and below for the workshop(s) of your choice. |
Cindy Vener
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Class Description:
Students will complete an acrylic painting in a day using a loose painting style with big brush strokes. Cindy will touch on concepts of a toned background, a variety of brushstrokes, color mixing, composition and negative space. Attendees will do brushstroke and color mixing exercises in the morning, followed by a demonstration, and will complete the painting together with Cindy step-by-step. Click for Supply List |
May 11 Reference Painting
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May 11 Workshop |
June 15 Reference Painting
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June 15 Workshop |
July 6 Reference Paintings -
Choice between the above two.
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July 6 Workshop |
August 17 Reference Painting
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August 17 Workshop |
September 14 Reference Painting
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September 14 Workshop |
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Kathy Mantel
"Kathy Mantel's Series of Batik Workshops" May 4 June 8 July 13 August 10 September 7 9 am to 3 pm (one-hour lunch break) All levels welcome |
Kathy Mantel
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Fee: $89 plus $6 supply fee per each one-day workshop payable to Wanda Boyd.
Fee includes some supplies: a 24"x37" sheet of Unryu paper reference photo, outline, wax and the use of wax pans and an iron. Registrants will need to bring other supplies enumerated on the supply list. Please use the registration form to mail in payment. or to pay via PayPal, click on the PayPal link(s) to the right and below for the workshop(s) of your choice. |
Sign up for all five workshops and receive $50 off the series!
Click to Pay via PayPal for Kathy Mantel's Series of all Five Workshops. |
Class Description:
Learn the art of Batik! In this series of one-day workshops we will layer free-flowing, bold watercolors on rice paper, utilize wax as a resist, then use the final cracks to produce fine detail lines. Once completed, we will mount our work on a stretched canvas. You will leave with a colorful, fun & whimsical piece of art, ready to hang!
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Learn the art of Batik! In this series of one-day workshops we will layer free-flowing, bold watercolors on rice paper, utilize wax as a resist, then use the final cracks to produce fine detail lines. Once completed, we will mount our work on a stretched canvas. You will leave with a colorful, fun & whimsical piece of art, ready to hang!
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Dragonfly - May 4 Workshop
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May 4 Workshop |
Turtle - June 8 Workshop
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June 8 Workshop |
Butterfly - July 13 Workshop
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July 13 Workshop |
Rooster - August 10 Workshop
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Seahorse - September 7 Workshop
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Frank Zampardi
"Frank Zampardi's Series of Pen and Wash Workshops" June 29 July 27 August 31 September 28 9 am to 3 pm (one-hour lunch break) All levels welcome |
Frank Zampardi
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Fee: $89 per each one-day workshop, plus a supply fee of $7, for a total of $96 payable to Wanda Boyd. Line drawing included in the supply fee.
Sign up for all four workshops and receive $10 off each class -- $40 off the series. Please use the registration form to mail in payment. or to pay via PayPal, click on the PayPal link(s) to the right and below for the workshop(s) of your choice. |
Sign up for all four workshops and receive $40 off the series!
Click to Pay via PayPal for Frank Zampardi's Series of all Four Workshops. |
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Class Description:
Learn the art of pen and ink with watercolor washes! Pen and ink with watercolor painting seems a bit contradictory, because it combines the preciseness of creating a drawing using fine lines with a more relaxed approach to watercolor painting. In truth, the watercolor painting techniques employed in pen and watercolor washes requires some precision as well, but after doing the detailed work of creating an image, the feeling of spreading water and paint on a page feels like freedom. Conversely, starting with a wash means that the drawing stage that follows is a lot like creating order out of chaos. Either way you work, the process promises to feel as rewarding as the results you achieve. In this series Frank Zampardi will show you how to draw and paint using pen and ink with watercolors; you'll learn how to create gradient color in both wet-into-wet washes and with pen; then see the various ways in which watercolor washes can be combined with pen and ink for intricately drawn details offset by soft, beautiful color. You will experience how to mix pen and watercolor together, balancing intricate, drawn details with soft washes to create beautiful landscape paintings and still lifes. You’ll learn basic lessons on pen strokes, brushstrokes and painting techniques, then progress to learn how to paint buildings with weathered wood, capture bright highlights, and create stormy skies. In the animal workshops you'll learn how to harness the ink to create intricate textures and details, or how to use the ink to make dynamic paintings with movement and spontaneous splashes. Click for Supply List |
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Click to Pay via PayPal for July 27 Workshop
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Sandra Fox
"Silk Painting" Workshop October 26 & 28 9:00 am - 3:00 pm All levels welcome Fee: $79 plus $18 in supplies, which includes all silk painting supplies and reference designs - Total $97 Please use the registration form to mail in payment or click to pay via PayPal |
Sandy Fox
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Class Description:
Please bring a table covering, apron to protect your clothing, a water container, tissues, rags for drying brushes, and gloves (optional). Day One: Participants will learn to stretch silk, apply resist and paint the silk using the French Serti method. The difference between dyes and paints will be discussed as well as a demonstration of various painting techniques and materials. A silk handkerchief 11” by 11” will be completed. Instructions will be given on mounting this silk on to a canvas as an independent activity. Day Two: Participants will use their new silk painting skills by painting a silk scarf. A choice of designs will be offered. Of course each artist may choose their own color palette to create their unique art worthy of wearing proudly or gift giving. |
Scarf Design
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Sandy was an art teacher for over 20 years and experimented with many different art techniques and materials. It wasn’t until 1985 when she studied painting on silk at The School of Visual Arts in New York City that she found her preferred media. She loved watching the vibrant silk dyes and paints flow, mix and glide across the smooth surface of the silk. She is always experimenting with new techniques and using her painted silks in three dimensional art and mixed media creations
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Examples of silk scarves using this technique.
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Mary Tougas and Diane Dumas
"Colored Pencil 1" Five-week Class: September 11, 18 and 25; October 2 and 16 (no class October 9) 9:30 - 11:30 am All levels welcome |
Mary Tougas
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Fee: $99 plus $10 supply fee payable to Wanda Boyd. Supply fee includes course workbook and transfer paper.
Please use the registration form to mail in payment or click to pay via PayPal |
Diane Dumas
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Class Description:
No previous art or drawing experience is necessary. In this five-week class, the instructors will demonstrate the tools and techniques of Colored Pencil Painting. You will learn the correct stokes and layer and blend with pencils as you create your own colored pencil paintings. Class Projects will focus on how different color values create form and shadows producing a 3-dimensional effect. Individual attention will be provided to assist your learning. Finally, you will learn how to create personalized cards from your paintings. These are examples of class projects. |
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James "Stue" Stueber
"Photoshop Elements" September 30 and October 1, 2021 9:30 am - 12:30 pm All levels welcome Fee: $100 Please use the registration form to mail in payment or Click to pay via PayPal |
James "Stue" Stueber
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Class Description:
Come and learn all the tricks and shortcuts most people need to know to enhance their pictures using this powerful software.
If you are a photographer, you will learn how to enhance your photographs. If you are an artist, you will learn how to enhance and manipulate your reference photos for your artwork. By the end of this class you will feel comfortable using Photoshop Elements, the leading photo editing software available today.
In this two day, 6 hour course, you will learn the basics of Photoshop Elements.
If you have a version of Photoshop Elements on your computer, feel free to bring your laptop with you and you can follow along during the class and have a hands-on experience. If you do not have Photoshop Elements, you are welcome to attend as a lecture. Some people enjoy taking the class as a lecture to see how the program works before they go to the expense of buying the software. If you are a photographer, you will learn how to enhance your photographs. If you are an artist, you will learn how to enhance and manipulate your reference photos for your artwork. By the end of this class you will feel comfortable using Photoshop Elements, the leading photo editing software available today.
Stue has been a teacher of Photoshop since the 1980's. Stue was previously a teacher at The Villages Lifelong Learning College. He has a bachelor's degree in art education and a master's degree in Oriental medicine. When Stue is not teaching he has a computer tutor tech business where he makes house calls and fixes computers or teaches people in their homes.
Come and learn all the tricks and shortcuts most people need to know to enhance their pictures using this powerful software.
If you are a photographer, you will learn how to enhance your photographs. If you are an artist, you will learn how to enhance and manipulate your reference photos for your artwork. By the end of this class you will feel comfortable using Photoshop Elements, the leading photo editing software available today.
In this two day, 6 hour course, you will learn the basics of Photoshop Elements.
If you have a version of Photoshop Elements on your computer, feel free to bring your laptop with you and you can follow along during the class and have a hands-on experience. If you do not have Photoshop Elements, you are welcome to attend as a lecture. Some people enjoy taking the class as a lecture to see how the program works before they go to the expense of buying the software. If you are a photographer, you will learn how to enhance your photographs. If you are an artist, you will learn how to enhance and manipulate your reference photos for your artwork. By the end of this class you will feel comfortable using Photoshop Elements, the leading photo editing software available today.
Stue has been a teacher of Photoshop since the 1980's. Stue was previously a teacher at The Villages Lifelong Learning College. He has a bachelor's degree in art education and a master's degree in Oriental medicine. When Stue is not teaching he has a computer tutor tech business where he makes house calls and fixes computers or teaches people in their homes.