WORKSHOPS
Please sign-up at least three (3) days before the scheduled dates of workshops to allow teachers enough time for planning and preparation of any necessary materials. Participants signing up after that point will be accommodated if space is available. NSAL Membership is not required for workshops.
Back by popular demand!
Instructor: Fran Vail
The wonderful world of birds - an amazing and plentiful subject! Their independence and miracle of flight right before our eyes can often be overlooked – but don’t! We’ll start by learning to sketch them – a contour common to most species. Then, Fran will demonstrate and teach how to mix colors and “let your brush do the work” to build your skills. (Lots to learn – so please note that the painting demo will begin at noon!)
When: Sunday, 5/4
Time: Noon-5:00pm
Cost $195
Try GOUACHE!
Indoor/Outdoor Gouache Painting Workshop
Instructor: Janet Trierweiler
Gouache is a water-based opaque paint with a bright saturated color and velvety matte texture. Ideally suited for beginners through advanced painters, come learn to use gouache paints by exploring creative abstract approaches to landscape painting. We’ll make color sketches and studies outside while enjoying and responding to nature’s colors, textures and light. We’ll combine observational drawing and painting with abstract methods…using layering techniques that are possible in gouache. We’ll return to the studio to complete our works. Bring a lunch/snack for a short break; refrigerator available.
When: Sunday, 5/18
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
Cost: $210
Block Printmaking - Without a Press!
Instructor: Janet Trierweiler
Learn easy-carve block printing to create bold graphic art and pattern design. You’ll learn about designing for the block, using the tools and how to print without a press. We’ll practice and discuss how to combine block prints with painting, textile and other printmaking processes such as Gelli prints. This experimental process will add a fun and exciting new dimension to your work.
When: Saturday, 6/28
Time: 10:00-3:00pm
Cost: $200
Instructor: Fran Vail
Don’t be afraid to include buildings in your paintings – or paint a special home or meaningful structure in watercolor! Fran will demo and show you how to create paintings of buildings, private residences and other architectural treasures. She’ll cover simple perspective and you’ll learn how to sketch first, then bring it to life. You'll learn how to paint structures of all types realistically, yet expressively. Fran shares her tricks of the trade and offers numerous practical techniques, as well as offering a really fun afternoon! ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED!
When: Sunday, 7/13
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
Cost: $195
Indoor/Outdoor Gouache Painting Workshop
Instructor: Janet Trierweiler
Gouache is a wonderful water-based medium – allowing you to get deep, opaque color and excellent coverage. We’ll make color sketches and studies outside while enjoying and responding to nature’s colors, textures and light. Come learn to use creative abstract approaches to landscape painting. We’ll combine observational drawing and painting with abstract methods to release your personal feelings and creative ideas about the subject with layering techniques in gouache. We’ll return to the studio to experiment and complete our work.
When: Saturday, 8/2
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
Cost: $210
Join us this spring and summer!