Franciscan Life Process Center Kathleen Bechtel, Art Director
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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 $275. To [...]
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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 [...]
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M. Joy Lemon-Scumbling and Glazing in Oil
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIMay 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
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIMay 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
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIMay 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
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. [...]
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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 [...]
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M. Joy Lemon-Scumbling and Glazing in Oil
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIMay 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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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 [...]
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Judith Tummino-FOCUS ON THE FIGURE IN COMPOSITION
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIJune 5 & 6, 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, [...]
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William Mancuso-The Joy of Sketching
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIWilliam Mancuso-The Joy of Sketching June 24 & 25, 9 AM - 4 PM A variety of techniques for working small will be presented using pen, watercolor and water-soluble pencil. We’ll also give some consideration to composition, perspective, color and subject matter but the primary focus will be on sketching for the joy of sketching. [...]
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William A. Schneider-Mastering the Poetic Figure or Portrait
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIWilliam A. Schneider-Mastering the Poetic Figure or Portrait June 24-26, 2025 In this workshop we will focus on how to think like a poet…or a master film maker! You will learn techniques to imbue your images with greater emotional resonance! The cost of this workshop is $570. To find a complete listing of this workshop [...]
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