David Michael Slonim-Beyond Description: Secrets of Image Structure
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIDavid Michael Slonim-Beyond Description: Secrets of Image Structure May 8-10, 2025 My commitment is to help you reach your full potential, painting YOUR way, with YOUR voice and vision, with more freedom and confidence. You can paint representational or abstract; oils, watercolors, collage, and acrylics are welcome. Risk-taking will be celebrated. The cost of this [...]
M. Joy Lemon-Scumbling and Glazing in Oil
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIMay 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 1 PM - 5 PM Scumbling was traditionally used to paint light over dark with an opaque, broken application of paint in order to bring the lights forward visually and also build up interesting texture. Glazing was used to add darker value and color over lights. We will [...]
M. Joy Lemon-Scumbling and Glazing in Oil
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIMay 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 1 PM - 5 PM Scumbling was traditionally used to paint light over dark with an opaque, broken application of paint in order to bring the lights forward visually and also build up interesting texture. Glazing was used to add darker value and color over lights. We will [...]
Beth Charles-ACRYLIC ABSTRACT FLORALS
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIMay 21 & 23, 9 AM - 4 PM Beth will demonstrate how to use transparent and opaque acrylics and why it is important to understand the difference. She will also demonstrate how to use her, “FRESH, FAST AND LOOSE” approach to painting. All levels welcome. All supplies included with a $25 fee to the [...]
Judith Tummino-FINDING THE ABSTRACT IN STILL LIFE PAINTING
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIMay 22 & 23, 9 AM - 4 PM This course focuses on the creation of compositions based upon strong abstract principles. Using the elements of design and principles of organization the beauty of the form will emerge in a dynamic and satisfying format. Throughout the workshop demonstrations will be in Oil, Pastel and Gouache. [...]
M. Joy Lemon-Scumbling and Glazing in Oil
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIMay 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 1 PM - 5 PM Scumbling was traditionally used to paint light over dark with an opaque, broken application of paint in order to bring the lights forward visually and also build up interesting texture. Glazing was used to add darker value and color over lights. We will [...]
Eric Michaels-Giving Yourself an Edge
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIMay 29 & 30, 9 AM - 4 PM Understanding how to manipulate soft and hard edges is a fundamental skill in painting. This ability is a major contributor to the overall impact and effectiveness of any painting. The cost of this workshop is $275. To find a complete listing of this workshop please go [...]
Richard Jordan-Painting Water with Confidence
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIMay 29 & 30, 9 AM - 4 PM In this two-day workshop, Richard Jordan, Director of the Plein Air Artists of West Michigan, will share his approach to painting convincing water. He will paint classroom and lakeside demonstrations and give plenty of one-on-one instruction as well as group wide critiques. All skill levels and [...]
Sarah Sedwick-Loose Realism: Painting the Still Life in Oils
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIJune 3 - 5, 9 AM - 4 PM Take a step-by-step approach to alla prima oil painting, from black-and-white studies to brilliant color. Build a beautiful composition with life and movement and get a new perspective on the still life. The cost of this workshop is $575. To find a complete listing of this [...]
Judith Tummino-FOCUS ON THE FIGURE IN COMPOSITION
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIJune 6 & 7, 9 AM - 4 PM This workshop addresses the figure in relationship to elements in space in the painting. This exploration of the elements surrounding the figure which emerges in the composition can lead to a more subtle or dynamic statement. A multimedia approach will be used with demonstrations in oil, [...]
Lori McElrath Eslick-Children’s Book Illustration Mini Class
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIJune 10 - 12, 9 AM - 4 PM So much to learn about Children’s Book Illustration, and this class will teach you some of that, it is called mini class, because the field of children’s book illustration is such a varied and beautiful art expression area of publishing, it is endless what we can [...]
Robert Hagberg-Become a Better Painter
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIJune 10 - 12, 9 AM - 4 PM What if you could attend a workshop that made your ideas, your visions, your dreams of how you want to paint as the focus? What if the instructor focusses on ways for you to hone your skill set that would make you a better painter? The [...]