Upcoming Art Classes
Transferring Memories
Date: November 23, 2019
Time: 10:00 - 3:00 p.m.
I have a lot of original photographs from my family that I wanted to transfer into an art piece. I decided to transfer these pictures into a small book and make it a permanent photo album in honor of my mother and family. In this class you will learn to transfer an original photograph, wash the background page with color, add collage materials, acrylic paint and gesso application. You'll also collage the front and back of your book to keep it always as a wonderful memory of your loved photographs. This piece was featured in Somerset Studio Magazine, 2018 Spring issue.
Whimsical Faces
Date: November 25, 2019
Time: 9:00 - Noon
- This class will concentrate on learning to draw and paint whimsical faces. Within the time frame you will experiment with unusual face structures, drawing, flesh tones, acrylic paint application , use of coordinating colors and design. These faces are created for journaling and book arts, but can easily be transferred to a canvas or wood panel for display. You will be able to journal around your faces and/or figures. This is a monthly continual learning class you are free to step into at any stage. Class continues 12/9/19, register for one or more each month.
Capturing the Essence
Date: December 14, 2019
Time: 10:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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You’ll enjoy a paint and collage format while finding ways to capture the essence in your work. Essence is the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract that determines its character. Using this method you will find, from the start it will be far easier to complete the collage process itself. Instruction will be given in collage, painting and methods to create an intuitive edge to sharpen your personal style. Techniques will be instructed in collage, acrylic paint, coordinating colors, dry brushing, medium application, stenciling and design.
Monthly Painting Classes
This 3 hour monthly painting class is for instruction in water based mediums. Students will furnish their own materials for acrylic, watercolor or gouache painting, no oil at this time please. If you have a current painting you are working on and need assistance, you are welcome to bring it along. Instruction will be in paint application, editing your subject matter, choosing complementary colors, creating light and dark areas, executing your painting "problems" and learning when to stop. This class is limited to 4 students to enable individual attention. November 16 from 10:00-1:00 p.m. This class will post new dates monthly, 3 hours in length.
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I'm an artist, and art teacher. I instruct in acrylic, watercolor and gouache paints, collage, paper clay sculpting and recycled assemblage to name a few. If you are interested in a workshop, please don't hesitate to contact me. To receive my monthly newsletter please sign up below. You'll receive updates on my workshops, new art to purchase, and some very fun and creative adventures
Creative Art Studio
My art studio is located in Cave Creek, Az.
I offer creative workshops each month. I also have water media painting classes and at present whimsical face painting classes. If you are interested please see my monthly classes or contact me for more information.