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Barbara Schilling-Energize your Paintings with Textures and Design
Barbara Schilling-Energize your Paintings with Textures and Design
April 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 [...]
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M. Joy Lemon-Scumbling and Glazing in Oil
May 5, 12, 19 and June 2 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 [...]
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Zin Lim-Expressive Portrait Painting Workshop: Master Various Styles
May 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 [...]
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David Michael Slonim-Beyond Description: Secrets of Image Structure CANCELLED
David 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 [...]
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M. Joy Lemon-Scumbling and Glazing in Oil
May 5, 12, 19 and June 2 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 [...]
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M. Joy Lemon-Scumbling and Glazing in Oil
May 5, 12, 19 and June 2 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 [...]
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Judith Tummino-FINDING THE ABSTRACT IN STILL LIFE PAINTING
May 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. [...]
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Eric Michaels-Giving Yourself an Edge
May 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
May 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 [...]