Barbara Schilling-Energize your Paintings with Textures and Design
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIApril 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2025 from 1PM - 5 PM Learn ways to create paintings that connect with people on an emotional level. In this 4-week workshop I will talk about how composition and design can tell a story (even with ordinary subject matter). How to use color to create moods, textures that [...]
Barbara Schilling-Energize your Paintings with Textures and Design
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIApril 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2025 from 1PM - 5 PM Learn ways to create paintings that connect with people on an emotional level. In this 4-week workshop I will talk about how composition and design can tell a story (even with ordinary subject matter). How to use color to create moods, textures that [...]
Catherine Tonning-Popowich-“Mono printing With A Gelli Plate”
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MICatherine Tonning-Popowich-Mono printing With A Gelli Plate April 24 & 25, 2025, 9 AM - 4 PM Students will learn mono printing using Gelli Plates, This is a hands on class where we apply acrylic paint on the plate, make impressions in the paint with various objects such as stamps, stencils, natural materials with textures [...]
Carole Wilson – “Watercolor Collage Workshop”
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MICarole Wilson-WATERCOLOR COLLAGE WORKSHOP April 24 & 25, 2025 In this workshop, watercolor will provide the foundation for the painting...and... adding a variety of collage materials will contribute texture and vibrancy. Some experience with watercolor and collage will be helpful, but is not necessary. Beginners are welcome! The cost of this workshop is $250. To [...]
Barbara Schilling-Energize your Paintings with Textures and Design
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIApril 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2025 from 1PM - 5 PM Learn ways to create paintings that connect with people on an emotional level. In this 4-week workshop I will talk about how composition and design can tell a story (even with ordinary subject matter). How to use color to create moods, textures that [...]
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 [...]
Zin Lim-Expressive Portrait Painting Workshop: Master Various Styles
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIMay 7 - 10, 9 AM - 4 PM Embrace the Vibrancy of Expressive Portrait Painting in Various Styles! Immerse yourself in the dynamic and spontaneous world of Alla Prima painting with our transformative workshop, designed to liberate you from the meticulous constraints of traditional portrait painting. The cost of this workshop is $650. To [...]
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. [...]