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All classes are held at our location in the upper level of the Winslow Mall unless otherwise noted.
You may register via the website (payments through PayPal), in person, or over the phone.
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Jeannie Grisham | www.jeanniegrisham.com
Play with transparent and opaque colors and explore the power of composition. Find your expressive voice as you manipulate and adjust textures in this fun, energetic class. Whether your focus is realism or abstraction, Jeannie will guide you to finding the results you are looking for. All levels welcome!
Session: Thursdays, Mar 4 - Mar 25 | 10:30am-1:30pm
Tuition: $150
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Kathleen McKeehen
Learn to draw and paint realistic flowers and plants using techniques employed for centuries. Continuing students will work further with dry-brush and controlled washes to develop their skills on new botanical subjects. Beginning students will learn classic botanical watercolor techniques. Small class size allows for individual instruction to meet each student’s skill level.
Session: Tuesdays, April 6 - May 11 | 12:45-3:15pm
Tuition: $175
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Figure Drawing
Dana Aldis | www.danaaldis.com
Explore basic foundational skills for drawing the human form. Learn the craft of drawing from life as a foundation for serious figurative work. Create a convincing pictorial representation of the human figure. The practice of drawing from observation will allow you to develop and hone your technical skills.
Session: Mondays, April 5 - May 10 | 6:30-9pm
Tuition: $175 + $25 model fee ($200 total)
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Drawing
Frank Samuelson
Learn the components of drawing, the keys to visual communication with individualized instruction with hands-on attention. The basics of line movement, shading, composition and perspective will be discussed in a fun, enjoyable way. All skill levels welcome.
* Note: Images are examples of teacher's artwork only and may not fully reflect what you will be creating in class.
Sessions: Mondays, April 5 - May 10 | 10-12:30pm
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Tuesdays, April 6 - May 11 | 6:30-9pm
Tuition: $175
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Intermediate Watercolor
Suzanne Lamon
Expand your knowledge of watercolor skills and techniques. Learn how to create compositions using your favorite subject matter, from animals to still lives to landscapes.
* Note: Images are examples of teacher's artwork only and may not fully reflect what you will be creating in class.
Session: Mondays, April 5- May 10| 10am-12pm
Tuition: $175
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Beginning Watercolor
Suzanne Lamon
This is a fun class with easy-to-understand step-by-step instructions. You will learn about washes, composition, how to handle your brush, and other techniques that will help you create your own beautiful painting.
* Note: Images are examples of teacher's artwork only and may not fully reflect what you will be creating in class.
Session: Tuesdays, April 6 - May 10 | 6:30-9pm
Tuition:
$175
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Sculpture
In this all-levels clay sculpture class, beginning students will have a chance to get the basics under their belts with fun assignments that generate imagination and inspiration. The more seasoned students will have opportunities to explore their own ideas and tap into the wealth of knowledge that Debbie has in the world of sculpture and figurative art.
Session: Tuesdays, April 6 - May 11 | 6:30-9:30pm
Takes place at Debbie's studio on Bainbridge Island.
Tuition: $195
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Continuing Painting
Darrell Anderson | www.studiolerada.com
Exciting course designed for painters who know basics and want to advance their skills. Values, composition, brushwork and color relationships will be the major focus. Take away skills necessary for continued independent learning. the structure of this class is all-new and redesigned for individual artistic growth.
* Note: Images are examples of teacher's artwork only and may not fully reflect what you will be creating in class.
Sessions: Wednesdays, April 7 - May 5 | 9:30am-12:30pm
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Wednesdays, April 7 - May 5 | 6:30-9:30pm
Tuition:
$175
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Inspiration to Completion: Water-Based Multi-Media
Jeannie Grisham | www.jeanniegrisham.com
In this exciting class, you will take your impressions, inspirations and sketches to a beautifully completed work of art. You’ll learn the techniques that will help you interpret
your thoughts and translate them into a meaningful art piece.Play with transparent and opaque colors and explore the power of composition. Find your expressive voice as you manipulate and adjust textures in this fun, energetic class. Whether your focus is realism or abstraction, Jeannie will guide you to finding the results you are looking for. All levels welcome!
Session: Thursdays, April 8-29 | 10:30am-1:30pm
Tuition: $150
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Introduction to Basic Woodcarving
This will be an easy, basic way to learn the techniques of two-dimensional woodcarving. You will learn how to design, transfer and print your design using basic wood carving skills. Design concepts will be discussed such as positive and negative space, composition, perspective and color. These basic woodcarving techniques will help you to progress to more advanced carving projects, planned for upcoming classes. All skill levels welcome!
Session: Mondays & Tuesdays, May 17-25 | 6:30-9:30pm
Tuition: $150
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Painting on Porcelain
This will be an easy, basic way to learn the techniques of two-dimensional woodcarving. You will learn how to design, transfer and print your design using basic wood carving skills. Design concepts will be discussed such as positive and negative space, composition, perspective and color. These basic woodcarving techniques will help you to progress to more advanced carving projects, planned for upcoming classes. All skill levels welcome!
Session: June 10, 12, 17, 19 | 9:30am-12:30pm
Tuition: $160
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Water-Based Multi-Media Workshop
Jeannie Grisham | www.jeanniegrisham.com
Play with transparent and opaque colors and explore the power of composition. Find your expressive voice as you manipulate and adjust textures in this fun, energetic class. Whether your focus is realism or abstraction, Jeannie will guide you to finding the results you are looking for. All levels welcome!
Session: Sat/Sun, February 27 and 28 | 10am-4pm
Tuition: $150
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Create a Journal
Susan Callan
Keeping a journal – for travel, a big event, following family, garden or fieldwork, is even more special in a journal you have made yourself. Create a beautiful, practical structure to meet individual needs, and be a joy to revisit. The workshop will include short demos by guest artists on the topics of journal writing, sketching, and watercolor. Basic materials will be provided. Bring any small items you want to embellish and personalize your journal.
Date: Saturday, April 10 | 10am-4pm
Tuition:
$95
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Ian Turner
This is a fun workshop for adults. In this imaginative class you will create a three dimensional “animal.” Using a variety of materials, construct a functional and/or decorative piece. This is a great workshop to do with friends or family members.
Date: Saturday, April 17 | 10am-4pm
Tuition:
$95
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Pam Christiansen
Bring your visions forward and reveal your hidden talent and creative potential in this fun, energetic class. Express your true artistic nature through innovative, uplifting exercises. You will be given practical tools so you can continue opening to the joys of a creative life. This is awonderful class for all skill levels.
Date: Saturday, May 8 | 10am-4pm
Tuition: $95
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Dana Aldis | www.danaaldis.com
Learn the basic techniques and principles of portrait drawing in this two-day workshop. Drawing the head structure, proportions and anatomy will be discussed and demonstrated. Working from observation, students will create both quick sketches and one or more finished drawings. The finished drawing will encompass both the structure and proportions of the head as well as the development of light and shade through value and shading techniques.
Dates: Sat and Sun, April 24-25 | 10am-4pm
Tuition:
$175
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Encaustics Plus
Use the ancient medium of hot wax painting to take existing artwork to a new level! Learn how to apply encaustics over watercolors, photographs, drawing, etc. to enhance the texture, depth and interest of your piece. This is a fun workshop where you explore the possibilities of mixing encaustics with a variety of media.
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, February 6 & 7 | 10am-4pm
Tuition: $95 + $15 materials fee ($110 total)
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Darrell Anderson | www.studiolerada.com
Explore the light and color of Bainbridge through paint. Painting outdoors, whether landscape, people-scape, still
life or portrait, takes your artistic understanding of the world to a new level. The focus will be oil painting but acrylic, gouache, pastel or casein are welcome.
* Note: Images are examples of teacher's artwork only and may not fully reflect what you will be creating in class.
Session: Sunday, May 16 | 1-3:30pm
Tuition: $95
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Dorothy Matthews
Come along for an artist's tour of gorgeous Bainbridge Island! Take in the beauty of beach, Puget Sound, or landscape views and paint or draw as you go along. Simply bring yourself — all materials (including the unique Peerless Watercolors) and individual instruction will be provided.
Date: One-on-one or small groups by reservation
Tuition: $125
Schedule: Call (206) 842-0477 or visit us!
• • • Guest Artist Workshops with Carole Hillsbery • • •
Watercolors
Carole Hillsbery
This renowned watercolorist from Arizona brings her special talents and inspiration to us in this 2-day workshop. Create completed watercolors from on-location sketches. Discover exciting new shapes, concepts and designs!
Day one: do quick studies outdoors, sketching with contour line and ink. Then do a beginning wash on location using your sketches for composition and inspiration. Day two: in the studio you will complete the painting, adding richness of color and detail in your washes from the previous day. You will create excitement and drama with new color combinations, layering techniques, rich saturated washes, glazing and negative shape
painting. Fun and lively critique at the end.
For more examples of Carole's stunning work, visit her online portfolio at www.carolehillsbery.com.
Dates: Sat & Sun, June 5-6 | 10am-4pm
Tuition:
$225
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Paint Fresh, Loose Portraits and Figures from Photos
Carole Hillsbery
This one-day class will focus on glowing skin tones, fun color combinations and a loose, wet approach to our subject matter. Learn to interpret the image on a photo, how to adjust the values correctly and find that special spark of creativity to make your figurative work exciting. For more examples of Carole's stunning work, visit her online portfolio at www.carolehillsbery.com.
Sessions: Monday, June 7 | 10am-4pm
Tuition:
$115
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Labs are for self-guided, independent work. Bring your own art materials;
studio space and equipment will be provided. All labs will be monitored.
Take advantage of our wonderful studio space and Whelan X-Press press (handles full-size prints.). You will be working independently and without instruction, so you must have some prior printmaking experience. Bring your own supplies. No acids.
Lab Dates: Wednesdays | 1-4pm
Admission: $50/month (non-refundable) or $15/drop-in
No pre-registration required!
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Monitor: Lynda Swenson
Work independently from professional figure models. Poses run from 1 to 45 minutes long. Model, lights, and easels provided; bring your own supplies.
Lab Dates: Thursdays, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Admission: $50/month (non-refundable) or $15/drop-in
No pre-registration required!
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Long Pose Figure Drawing
This lab is perfect for anyone wishing to complete a more finished work. Same model and same pose for 6 hours (2 consecutive sessions.) Clothed model.
Lab Dates: Fridays, 9:30am-12:30pm
Admission: $50/month (non-refundable) or $15/drop-in
No pre-registration required!
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Erica Applewhite | www.whiteapplestudio.com
Have a fun time learning to draw various animal shapes and explore how to capture the unique color and texture details found on birds, mammals and fish.
Date: Saturday, May 1 | 10am-1pm
Tuition: $45
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This is a fun introduction to portrait drawing. Learn how to look carefully at a face and accurately draw a person’s unique features using simple methods of proportion.
Date: Saturday, May 22 | 10am-1pm
Tuition: $45
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