I will be teaching another "Watermedia Textures" workshop this year on four Saturdays in April and May at Central Art in Medford, OR., and again on four Saturdays in October. A description of the class is below this section. Click the button below for information and registration -- it will be active in January for the April Class. Description is below.
My Sitka workshop this year (co-taught with Jennifer Eufusia) three days, August 3-5, and is titled "Create and Use Handmade Collage Papers". A description of the class is below this section. Click the button below for information and registration -- registration starts on March 5, 2025
Texturing Fun with Watermedia
In this fun and exciting workshop, we will create textured backgrounds for paintings. We will then, using the watermedia of your choice, work to turn these into unique, successfully finished pieces. Being visually active, textured paintings feel dynamic and have a sense of depth and vibrance. Textures also help viewers emotionally connect with your work.
This class is appropriate for all levels. We will create at least 6 textured starts, and you can expect to leave with 2-4 finished paintings.
Note: if you have already taken our Watermedia Textures Class, we encourage you to take it again. We will be sure that you are exposed to new texturing techniques and materials.
Create and Use Handmade Collage Papers
In this workshop, we will create our own collage papers using several fun techniques, with all collaging materials provided. the techniques include printing with gelli plates, acrylic plates, natural material rubbings, using texturing tools, mark-making and spraying with acrylic paints and inks. We will then use our handmade papers, along with the paint of your choice, to create harmonious, finished nature-themed mixed media paintings. Everyone will leave with a minimum of one finished painting, several additional starts, and lots of your own handmade collage papers!
