March 2022 Workshops
Held in New Classroom at Spruce Creek Professional Center. For details, click here.
Sterling Edwards, CSPWC, TWSA, WPA, NWS
www.sterlingedwards.com February 28 & March 1, 2022 9 am - 4 pm (1 hour for lunch) "Watercolor A to Z" All levels welcome Fee: $262 Please use the registration form to mail in payment or Click to pay via PayPal |
Class Description:
This is a watercolor workshop for all skill levels, however, previous watercolor and drawing experience is very beneficial to gain the most from this workshop. There will be a wide variety of watercolor techniques that will be discussed and demonstrated including positive and negative painting, composition, using creative colors, glazing, charging color, and many more. We will begin each day with a demonstration painting that will be finished before lunch. The daily demonstration will be different each day so that you will see a wide variety of subject matter and styles including landscapes, floral, stylized, and abstract. My preferred method of painting is to use large brushes for most of the painting and complete the painting with a small amount of detail towards the end using smaller brushes. The end result is a watercolor painting that is loose and fresh with expressive brushwork. Following lunch, each student will have the afternoon to work on their own painting with assistance when needed. There are no requirements as to what subject the student paints or what size they prefer to paint. One of the main objectives that I have as a teacher is to go beyond merely teaching watercolor technique. I make every effort to encourage the student to be creative with design and color in their painting. All of the techniques that I teach work equally well with either transparent or opaque watercolor. It’s what the student does with the techniques that will truly distinguish the artist. The workshop will have a laid back and sometimes humorous atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable to ask questions or request assistance with their painting. I often offer one-on-one help in the afternoons for those who need additional assistance. My workshops are designed to be fun, very educational, and inspiring. Click for Supply List Click for Sterling Edwards Bio |
Sterling Edwards, CSPWC, TWSA, WPA, NWS
www.sterlingedwards.com March 2, 3 & 4, 2022 9 am - 4 pm (1 hour for lunch) "Abstract Acrylics on Paper" All levels welcome Fee: $393 Please use the registration form to mail in payment or Click to pay via PayPal |
Class Description:
Have you ever considered branching out and doing something different? Well, here’s your chance. Join renowned artist Sterling Edwards and delve into the world of acrylic abstract painting. This is Sterling’s favorite style of painting because it allows him to be totally creative. Contrary to popular belief, however; it’s not as easy as it sounds. Most of the time we, as artists, use some form of reference material when we paint. We are either in the field doing plein air painting or in a studio painting from a photograph. In other words, we are copying something that inspires us. Not so with abstract painting. Many refer to abstract painting as the purest form of artistic expression because we are actually creating as opposed to copying. Combine that with the fact that abstract art is fun and extremely popular these days and you’ve got a winning combination. Join Sterling as he shows and explains his process for creating thought provoking and eye catching acrylic abstracts.
In this workshop you’ll learn how to find exciting designs for an abstract painting. You will also learn a wide variety of styles of painting abstract that include the following:
Have you ever considered branching out and doing something different? Well, here’s your chance. Join renowned artist Sterling Edwards and delve into the world of acrylic abstract painting. This is Sterling’s favorite style of painting because it allows him to be totally creative. Contrary to popular belief, however; it’s not as easy as it sounds. Most of the time we, as artists, use some form of reference material when we paint. We are either in the field doing plein air painting or in a studio painting from a photograph. In other words, we are copying something that inspires us. Not so with abstract painting. Many refer to abstract painting as the purest form of artistic expression because we are actually creating as opposed to copying. Combine that with the fact that abstract art is fun and extremely popular these days and you’ve got a winning combination. Join Sterling as he shows and explains his process for creating thought provoking and eye catching acrylic abstracts.
In this workshop you’ll learn how to find exciting designs for an abstract painting. You will also learn a wide variety of styles of painting abstract that include the following:
• Negative painting
• Building a strong composition • Using Expressive colors • Glazing techniques • Specific techniques for building exciting textures • The importance of off register calligraphy to build dimension in your painting • The difference between Representational Abstract and Abstract Expressionism • How to overlap shapes to create drama • Painting on gessoed paper as well as canvas • And so much more…… If you’re in a rut, tired of copying everyone else, need to rekindle your creativity, need to have some fun, and are ready to go out side of the envelope, then this is your workshop! See for yourself why Sterling’s abstract workshops are so popular throughout the U.S. and internationally. Click for Supply List Click for Sterling Edwards Bio |
Marie Natale
www.marienatale.com March 7, 8 & 9, 2022 9 am - 4 pm (1 hour for lunch) "Watercolor - Loose Luminous and Colorful" All levels welcome Fee: $366 Please use the registration form to mail in payment or Click to pay via PayPal |
Workshop Description:
Leave the tight, drab, laborious style behind. Create fabulous, glowing results like never before.Whether new to painting or already a watercolor enthusiast, Marie guides you on a journey exploring your inner artist, showing you a fearless method of using the vibrancy of color, and understanding the importance of color theory and value contrasts in your work. Marie is known for her friendly teaching style, making classes both fun and informative. Discover the joy only this wonderful painting medium provides and dispel any fears of its difficulty. Come join us for a great painting experience! This workshop will focus on “Creating Depth and Perspective in Landscapes” using Rules of Composition , simplifying shapes, and adding people. Click for Supply List Click for Marie Natale Bio |
Lian Quan Zhen
www.lianspainting.com March 15, 16 & 17, 2022 9 am - 4 pm (1 hour for lunch) "Fun and Creative with Watercolor Pouring and Blending" All levels welcome Fee: $361 Please use the registration form to mail in payment or Click to pay via PayPal |
Workshop Description: Lian teaches basic techniques such as compositions and coloring, and his unique methods including "Color Pouring and Blending" and "Paint Around (negative painting)". He shows how to mix colors on watercolor papers, as well as letting the pigments painting themselves. Only three primary colors will be used. There are 4-6 demos each day with student practicing in between so that they can absorb and assimilate the lessons. During critiques Lian helps students by touching up their paintings. By the end of workshop, students will be able to finish a couple of paintings, or learn enough techniques to complete them later. Click for Supply List Click for Lian Quan Zhen Bio |
David R. Smith
dsmithfineart.com March 21, 22 & 23, 2022 9 am - 4 pm (1 hour for lunch) "Watercolor Journey" All levels welcome Fee: $367 Please use the registration form to mail in payment or Click to pay via PayPal |
Class Description:
Join David on a Watercolor Journey, learning the most valuable watercolor concepts and techniques. This workshop will save you countless hours of trial & error by demonstrating approaches in an easily understood manner that will open new doors of discovery and creativity. Participants will be provided reference photos and step-by-step instruction through all stages of the painting process. The workshop is packed with demos and guided practice. Regardless of your level of experience, whether the subject matter is a Landscape, River Scene, or Misty Lake, you’re almost guaranteed to leave with a handsome work of art, and the skills, concepts, and confidence to take your paintings to a higher level. David will demonstrate a wide variety of techniques, including "wet-on-wet," "spattering," "spraying," how to link shapes in a composition based on values, while also learning about edge qualities, the importance of different consistencies of paint, and moisture qualities of paper – concepts and approaches that will keep your paintings fresh with exciting blends and textures, and keep you inspired and eager to explore your new watercolor capabilities long into the future. Click for Supply List Click for David Smith Bio Click for David Smith Watercolor Journey (YouTube video) |
Jennifer Stone
www.jenniferstoneartwork.com March 28, 29 & 30, 2022 9 am - 4 pm (1 hour for lunch) "Mixed Media Figures" All levels welcome Fee: $360 Please use the registration form to mail in payment or Click to pay via PayPal |
Class Description:
Mixed Media Figures opens up a new world of experimentation, using paint, texture, mediums, stamps, stencils, collage ... almost anything! It is a fun, exciting way to play with mediums and to express playfulness in your painting. The sky is the limit on what you'd like to use but I will list some necessary supplies to include in your bag of goodies to bring. So, that means if you are a mixed media artist like me, bring what you love to use and it might just end up in your work.
We will start off with a drawing of a figure or face of your choosing and go from there. This can mean a contour drawing or a sketch you do from your imagination.
If you were in my collage workshop last March at Village Art Workshops, you will be able to incorporate your collage and stamps into this workshop! Don't leave home without it!
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Click for Jennifer Stone Bio
Mixed Media Figures opens up a new world of experimentation, using paint, texture, mediums, stamps, stencils, collage ... almost anything! It is a fun, exciting way to play with mediums and to express playfulness in your painting. The sky is the limit on what you'd like to use but I will list some necessary supplies to include in your bag of goodies to bring. So, that means if you are a mixed media artist like me, bring what you love to use and it might just end up in your work.
We will start off with a drawing of a figure or face of your choosing and go from there. This can mean a contour drawing or a sketch you do from your imagination.
If you were in my collage workshop last March at Village Art Workshops, you will be able to incorporate your collage and stamps into this workshop! Don't leave home without it!
Click for Supply List
Click for Jennifer Stone Bio