| ...a little montage/collage of a some past Workshops & Classes... The LINKS still work to contact these talented woman-artists! |
| Karen White Chambers- Pastel Learn to Infuse Your Paintings with Vibrant Color and Life ONGOING: 1/2 Day MONDAY WORKSHOPS 9:30- 1:30 am The class is open to all levels of student ability from beginner to advanced. A basic knowledge of color theory is considered very helpful as the class is about the layering of color to achieve a vibrant glow to, and give life to your paintings. Cost: $30 for morning only times the number of Mondays in the month, payable on a monthly basis. Supplies: any soft pastels you have. Recommended paper – either Canson, Mi-Tientes (red, turquoise, tobacco, or yellow green) or a sanded paper (Art Spectrum Colorfix or Wallis) in non-white colors (I will have some extra for sale at cost, if you should need any), medium charcoal sticks and any other supplies you may need. You may also want to bring with you 8-10 outdoor photos you have taken. Please also bring some photos or pieces of your work to help me understand your style as well as level of study to the first class. Call: (828)665-8538 or e-mail: karenpaints@hotmail.com website: www.karenchambers.net Karen is President of the newly formed Appalachian Pastel Society |
| Eula LaCroix, PSA- Oil/Pastel Spark Your Paintings with Color & Light Date and Time to be determined The class is for all levels. Student should have some knowledge of the basics of producing art Pastel Supplies: Any soft pastels you have. I recommend having a minimum of 70 to 80 sticks of a variety of colors and shades. Paper – Canson in medium tones or a sanded paper such as Wallis or Art Spectrum Colourfix in non-white colors. Any other supplies you use with pastels. Bring source material: photos you have taken yourself. Board and clips to hold paper and about 6 sheets of paper to go under the working surface for cushioning. Oil Supplies: Small canvases or canvas boards. Oil paints (whatever you have) but you should have at least a cool and a warm of each primary color, plus white: Lemon yellow, cadmium yellow medium, alizarin crimson, cadmium red, ultramarine blue, cerulean or Prussian blue Artists’ brushes, towels, linseed oil or other oil. (No smelly solvents. Only Turpenoid or odorless mineral spirits) Please make your payment to Eula La Croix. Call 828-698-7510 e-mail: baryeula@bellsouth.net website: www.eulalacroix.com Also, see Eula's work at: www.fineartamerica.com Each class will be started with a demo. Media will be alternated each week for demos. Class limited to 10 students. Call with any questions. Eula La Croix, *PSA (*Eula is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America.) |
| Supply list for the class: with Susan Webb Tregay, NWS This course will help you finish paintings in any media so BRING YOUR FAVORITE PAINTING SUPPLIES. (If your are working in oils, they must be as odorless. No turp/no fixatives for pastels) Many of my paintings are in watercolor. .If you need watercolor supplies, here are a few of my favorites. Don't buy them if you have similar materials that you love. MY WATERCOLOR PAINTS–buy only if you need some colors Winsor Newton: New Gamboge, Burnt Sienna, Thalo Green, Violet, Blue Red Shade and Green Shade Daniel Smith: Quinacridone Coral Maimeri: Blue Turquoise Green, Blue Sap Green, and Blue, Permanent Violet Red PAPER AND BRUSHES- Again, bring what you have. These are what I use. Arches paper 140# or 300# (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) Isabey 1 ½ inch wide, square brush #6421; round brushes sizes 14 & 6 or 8 and bristle brushes for acrylics and oils ***SPECIAL SUPPLIES It will be helpful, but not essential, to have a copy of my book, Master Disaster [North Light, 2007]. ***Paintings that need to be finished (2 or more)___single-edged razor blades or X-acto knife ___packing tape, 2 inch wide, clear and cheap FOR USE ON CANVAS, BOARDS OR ARCHES WATERCOLOR PAPER ___contact paper OR frisket paper IF YOU USE OTHER PAPERS ___kneaded eraser if you are working in pastels ___4 to 6 slides or completed paintings to discuss during one-on-one conference OR questions to discuss with me. Be thinking about these. We will need them in weeks 2-4. GENERAL PACKING LIST ___photo references ___hair dryer ___palette (for watercolor fill before class and let dry over night) ___paint tubes ___brushes ___board to hold paper ___bulldog clips if you are working on paper ___paper (scrap paper and watercolor paper) or board or canvas ___scissors ___books to share with the class ___pencils ___erasers ___water container or odorless solvent and tight containers ___paper towels ___sponge (natural) You can arrive up to one hour before class to get set up. There is a nice restaurant THE BISTRO across the street should you want to set up and then go have lunch before class. |
| Art Instruction Available for Conn-Artist Studios |
Susan Webb Tregay, NWS, TWSA* Multi-media and/or Water-media: COLOR and VALUE STRATEGIES- with Susan Webb Tregay NWS Author of the book and DVD "MASTER DISASTER" from North Light Book Club has made her a very popular workshop artist throughout the country. January 17 and 24, 10-4 Color strategies can help develop content in your art. Though slides and discussions we will analyze eight color strategies as a direct and simple way to evoke content and moods. Students will start a "flip book" of eight simple color sketches or sample paintings found in art magazines. Value strategies are the design backbone of a strong painting. Because of their success, some have been used and reused throughout art history .While there seem to be a limited number of color strategies, wonderful, new value/design strategies keep catching to my attention. This course will supply artists with two dozen strategies. We will add these to your "flip book" and begin finding examples of each strategy. Students have called these flip books their art bibles. We will also be making Stone Soup for lunch! Everyone is asked to bring a serving of something (a can of something, a potato or two cut up or such) to throw in our soup pot. Let's do lunch! ***Please read Supply List for the class & the parking instructions below these next Art Instructors names... *NWS- National Watercolor Society **TWSA- Transparent Watercolor Society of America These are two of the most prestigious designations for a watercolorist. Artists must be juried in all based on the quality and expertise of their work. |
| Supply list for the class: Watercolor with Kathy Gagnon, OWS Paper 140 lb cold press D’Arches watercolor paper - can be purchased from the instructor @ $4.00 per sheet. (Do not get Strathmore paper, which is hard to use) Brushes Synthetic bristle brushes are fine. Look for brushes with some spring in the bristles, not limp. 1” aquarelle ½” flat – long bristle #8 round #4 round Paint: Professional quality tube paints (not student grade) Cobalt Blue Ultramarine Blue Aureolin Yellow New Gamboge Yellow, Rose Madder Alizarin Crimson Burnt Sienna Plus 12”x16” Plastic palette Kneaded eraser or mars plastic #2 lead pencil Masking tape, PAPER TOWELS, water container Stiff support for paper – gatorboard, masonite, or plexiglas approx 18x24 Intermediate Artists Materials List Bring the supplies you normally use or refer to the above supplies list. D’Arches paper can be purchased from the instructor @ $4.00 per sheet. CALL OR EMAIL STUDIO for ADVANCED SUPPLY LIST |
Kathy Gagnon, NCWS, OWS Intermediate Watercolors & Advanced Florals Watercolors Kathy is a signature member of The Ohio Watercolor Society ONGOING: Intermediate Watercolor Painting Classes in Hendersonville Students enjoy completing professional looking work in a creative & positive environment. Watercolor Art Course Description: This course will provide basic fundamentals of painting. Materials used for watercolor, including paper, brushes and paints, will be reviewed, exploring why and how each is used. Students will explore the different pigments and learn about value and intensity. A comprehensive handout will be provided by the instructor. After the introduction to the materials, a simple painting will be completed each of the remaining sessions. Course Outline Intermediate Watercolor: This course is for students with some knowledge and experience with watercolor. A comprehensive handout will be provided by the instructor. The student’s present knowledge and abilities will be assessed and then instruction will build on those abilities. Students will learn how to achieve a strong center of interest, review color theory, and to critique their own work in progress. NEW ONGOING: Advanced Florals Watercolor Painting Classes are held on Thursdays 1-4 $25 (very small) class View Kathy Gagnon's work at The Claddaugh Inn and on-line: www.southernwatercolorsociety.org and www. ohioonlinearts.org Supply list & parking suggestions at page bottom below |
| PARKING: NO STEPS AND NO PROBLEM PARKING! Class parking is behind the plaza. Enter off White Street (the side street at the Fresh Market) and turn on Market Street. Use the lot between the Peddler Steak House and the plaza. Back door will be open Handy-Cappers- park in front or directly behind the back door |
Artist Workshop in Oils May 3rd- 10-4 w/break for sack lunch- FILLED (taking wait list)- see www.JoanMurphy.com to view the work of J O A N M U R P H Y Forest Path Oil by Joan Murphy Image 24" x 24" |

| SPARK Creative Wellness Workshop Let the Arts SPARK Something New in YOU! Friday, September 12, 2008 from 10 am – 1 pm What would you like to SPARK in your life? Join us in a special workshop igniting SPARKs of inspiration, insight, creativity, playfulness, and transformation. Choose a specific aspect of your life to explore through a guided expressive arts process. Without any prerequisite of artistic ability, enjoy an affirming, safe environment where creativity leads to refreshing clarity and a renewed sense of self. This workshop is facilitated by Jessica Chilton, MA, NCC, Expressive Arts Therapist, Educator, Consultant, and Asheville Playback Theatre Actor. Jessica is the owner of SPARK Creative Wellness Studio in Asheville. Participants will experience: · *Discovery and affirmation of your own inner resources and strengths · *Access to the healing power of the arts · *New possibilities and solutions for the aspects of life that feel stagnant · *Re-connection with your playful, spontaneous childlike essence · *A retreat away from the juggling act of your fast-paced hectic lifestyle · *Revitalization of your grounded inner calm of being present · *Freedom from over-analysis, enabling personal growth to occur with ease Are you ready to SPARK something new in your life? Call Jessica Chilton 828-301-5172 to enroll |

| OUR OCTOBER SURPRISE! Patricia Wellborn Experimental Watercolor & Collage Wednesday Evenings 6:00-9:00 pm Thursday Afternoons 1:00- 4:00 pm |
| Classes will meet weekly for 5 weeks in October Afternoon classes begin Thurs Oct. 2 from 1-4 pm Evening classes beginning Wed Oct.1 from 6-9 pm $100 per student This course will emphasize color and design, with subject matter used to create exciting paintings. We will learn how to look for shapes, not things, and learn how to simplify complex shapes. Collage will be introduced in some of our classes. We will print into wet paint with textured surfaces and use negative painting to bring out the shapes of trees, rocks and foliage. We will study different color palettes and design formats. Students are encouraged to practice at home between sessions, and receive a critique on their homework the following week. The goal of this course is to get students on the road toward loosening up their paintings, and using the photograph to create something new, instead of just trying to replicate a photograph. ***CLICK ON PAT's NAME to email her your reservation or questions. |

| NOVEMBER TWO DAY MIXED-MEDIA/COLLAGE WORKSHOP Paula Van Huss Popular "Art on Main" Artist for over 20 years! November 8th & 9th (Saturday & Sunday) 10-4 $125 Includes ALL materials except for Illustration Board Class Size Limited to 10 Your Check is Your Reservation- Call the studio 828-329-2918 *MORE INFORMATION BELOW LEFT! |


| NOVEMBER 2-DAY MIXED-MEDIA COLLAGE WORKSHOP- con't * These classes attempt to encourage the student to open themselves to new methods to express their own artistic vision. Paula teaches with an informal 'hands on approach' which encourages the student to grasp the ideas and not just the method being taught. Her classes last for two days and are appropriate for both new and experienced artist looking for new ideas and material with which to express themselves. Paula uses heavy weight illustration board or watercolor board as a base and builds texture using tissues, decorative papers as well as copies of old photos, transfers of sayings, rubber stamps, acrylic paint and many other materials that she brings to the class. LET'S HAVE FUN! Call Connie to enroll: 828-329-2918 |
| 2009- JANUARY 9th & 10th - ALAN McCARTER Acrylic Workshop! $200 for TWO FULL DAYS! More details coming soon! Fri & Sat 10am-5pm Limited to 10! Your Check is your reservation! PEGGY TAYLOR WORKSHOPS - stay tuned for more information! |