Come get creative with us!!
• Thursday, May 23; Saturday, May 11- “Painting in Watercolor with Strong Values” with Harwood “Woody” Benton (ongoing)
• Saturday, May 18th – Succulents Watercolor Lesson with Hilda Vandergriff
• Tuesday, May 21st – Zentangle and the Art of Mindful Creation with Debbie Gedayloo
• Tuesday, May 21st & Wednesday, May 22nd – Encaustic Playdate with Flo Bartell
• Saturday, June 1st – Draw THEN Paint with Tracy Taylor
Please remember that we have a small parking lot. If you are attending one of our demonstrations or workshops, and it is not a physical hardship for you, please park on one of the nearby side streets. We appreciate your consideration!
CLASS: WATERCOLOR PAINTING
THURSDAY, MAY 9th & MAY 23rd; SATURDAY MAY 11th, 10:30AM – 1PM (ongoing, every other Thursday, and once a month on Saturdays)
PAINTING IN WATERCOLOR WITH STRONG VALUES
WITH HARWOOD “WOODY” BENTON
FEE: $45 one session
OR
$150 for 5 consecutive classes
Watercolor painting is the process of staining heavy paper with water based pigment. With practice and patience, you can learn to capture the subtle shapes and light in the world around you. Watercolor, at its best, is about being in the moment and finding the essence of a subject rather than getting caught up in all of the minute details. In this class, we will start from a blank page and learn to bring to life the subject of choice from start to finish. Woody will demonstrate technique and show you how to create relationships with strong values, guiding each person as they try their hands at this wonderful medium.
This class is for adults. You do not have to have any prior experience. Woody has inspired adults for decades to add this form of moving meditation to their self-care regime. Paper supplied, students supply their own paint & brushes.
To enroll, contact Woody Benton
Email: cerulean777@icloud.com.
WORKSHOP: WATERCOLOR PAINTING
SATURDAY, MAY 18TH, 12:30PM – 2:30PM
SUCCULENTS WATERCOLOR LESSON
WITH HILDA VANDERGRIFF
FEE: $40
Learn how to paint succulents using a few tubes of paint. Learn how to apply layers of color and values. Learn how to mix colors from light to darker tones. Learn how to apply an interesting shadow in the foreground. You will receive a lesson handout and watch demo stepson the painting process. This is a class for anyone and you will take home a finished painting. Come have fun painting and learn about watercolors!
SUPPLIES
-Daniel Smith Watercolor Paint for this Lesson: Aureoline Yellow, Naples Yellow, Cobalt Turquoise, Serpentine Green, Violet, Quinacridone Gold, Ultra Marine Blue, Permanent Rose, Payne’s Gray
-Watercolor brushes (Round size 8, 6 and 4) 9×12
-Watercolor paper pad or Arches 140 lb. watercolor paper
-Watercolor palette with mixing area or white plate
-Water container for cleaning brushes
-Paper Towels
-Pencil, Pen and Eraser
-Transfer Paper
To enroll, contact Hilda Vandergriff by phone: 559-322-6557 or email: Hvandergri@aol.com
WORKSHOP: ZENTANGLE ART
TUESDAY, MAY 21st, 10:30AM – 1PM
ZENTANGLE AND THE ART OF MINDFUL CREATION
WITH DEBBIE GEDAYLOO
FEE: $40 for new students, $25 for continuing students.
Spend the afternoon exploring your creative self. The Zentangle Method is designed to expand your way of seeing things and to help you quiet your mind, all while playing in the realm of art.
No artistic confidence is needed in order to have fun and focus using this process of creating.
It’s yoga on paper!
$3 discount if paid by cash or check. Pre-payment reserves your place in the class, must be paid at least 48 hours in advance. Non-refundable. To register, please contact debbiegedayloo@gmail.com or 805-550-2487
PLAYDATE: ENCAUSTIC
TUESDAY, MAY 21ST, 2PM – 5PM (free, optional) & WEDNESDAY, MAY 22ND, 10:30AM – 4PM
ENCAUSTIC PLAYDATE
WITH FLO BARTELL
FEE: $35 (5/22)
Join the fun! If you have at least a basic knowledge of encaustic techniques and would like to join other artists for a day or two of waxy fun, sign up for our Encaustic Play Days. Paint and medium will be provided. You bring projects/ boards you want to work on, and any special supplies or tools you like to use.
Flo Bartell will be here working in an open studio setting and will be available for consultation. There will be no formal instruction.
Tuesday will be a short day; so if you’d like to get a head start on your Wednesday project (on us!), come by in the afternoon! If you wish to participate in either of the Play Days, please contact Flo Bartell at flo.bartell@gmail.com or 805-528-7983.
