This workshop will be based on painting methods that were used in the 17th & 18th centuries to paint a portrait from life. The methods involve four distinct and separate layers of paint known as Discovery, Dead Color, Working Up, and Retouch. Some other areas of concentration will be Toned Grounds, The Golden Section, and the study of Values. Student/Artists will be shown methods used to measure and place the human head in a fashion that will produce a balanced and reasonable likeness of the live model available to the class. The objective of the workshop will be to complete a painting in the most direct, simple and economic way, while learning a clear understanding of the colors on the portrait pallet and the process to achieving outstanding results. Materials list is available in the office.

Oil Pastel exudes a  thick, rich, bright, immediate and dust free
color. Oil pastels were invented for Picasso. They are
one of arts’ newer mediums and are now becoming more
professional. Come learn to work with oil pastels in a
one day workshop.  Materials list available in office.

Bring 5 of your photographs to be discussed.  The instructor will lead the critique with group involving content, composition, design principles and technique execution.  All photographic media are welcome (e.g. traditional, digital, color, B&W, montage, etc.)  Get some feedback on your work!!  Teens Welcome!

Learn simple soldering techniques in wire & wire and sheet silver. Also learn simple polishing techniques to refine and enhance your jewelry design. Finish with two jewelry pieces. Three consecutive Friday classes.
Teens Welcome! A $35 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

This workshop is an opportunity for students to work independently and learn from each other as well as from the instructor. The instructor will share the work of master watercolor painters, past and present, working in transparent and opaque medium. Students will be encouraged to experiment with transparent and opaque watercolor and mixed aqueous media and to develop their own personal style. Each class will end with a group critique with the emphasis on constructive criticism.