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Susan Adams | Shirley Cochran | Susan Cornelis |Judith Cunningham | Donna DeLaBriandais
Joe Gerber
| Ginny Lancaster | Patricia Martin Osborne | Sylvia Miller | Katrina Small |
Susan St. Thomas

Susan Adams

Contact Susan:
AdamsArt Studio
PO Box 2626
Petaluma CA 94953
(707) 763-5732 home
(707) 766-7063 studio
(707) 799-1074 cell
(707) 763-5797 fax
bodegabarn@comcast.net
http://www.adamsart.net

On-going Workshops and Classes with Susan Adams:

Please call Susan for upcoming workshops.
Susan Adams 763-5732, or see numbers to the left.
E-mail: bodegabarn@comcast.net
Website: http://www.adamsart.net
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Shirley Cochran

Contact Shirley:
(707) 792-0578
artisfun@sonic.net
www.shirleycochran.com

Workshops and Classes with Shirley Cochran:

Please call Shirley for upcoming workshops.
Shirley Cochran 792-0578
E-mail: artisfun@sonic.net
Website: www.shirleycochran.com

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Susan Cornelis

Contact Susan:
(707) 824-8163 http://imaginewithart.com
http://susancornelis.wordpress.com

Imagine with Art Workshops with Susan Cornelis:

Winter Workshops  
   The Muse group is a laboratory to spark creative expression, an opportunity to treat yourself to a regular infusion of art play in a supportive group setting. Each session features a different painting or art technique which you can add to your repertoire - from textured collage to a variety of wet media painting techniques.  
  
   Sunday  Muses (monthly)
When: Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 11, May 2, Jun 6 2010 (6 monthly sessions)
Time: 10:00am-2pm
Cost: $240
Location: The Studio in the Orchard, North Sebastopol  

 Art Journaling  
Learn an art practice which captures your thoughts, feelings and intuitions in a playful visual format that you can keep as an ongoing book of your life. Using inks, water based paints, collage and written word we follow our initial flow, then move into guided reflection to develop art pages which are a timely expression of personal truth.   
Date:  March 20, 2010
Time:  10am-5pm
Where:  Sebastopol Center for the Arts, www.sebarts.org, 707-829-4797
Cost:  $80

 Affordable Painting Retreat in Southern France, June 14-22.  Join teacher Susan Cornelis at the Villette L’Art Vivant in the beautiful medieval village of Soreze, a historic, postcard village set in timelessness by lime green and golden fields, nestled at the base of wild and scenic Montage Noir with nearby swimming, lakes, hiking trails, and many more picturesque villages.  Daily instruction and art mentoring. Cost: approx $1000/person for the week.   For more details as well as to see a slide show of the Villette and the areas you will visit and paint, go to http://artfully.com/france.htm  Contact  susan@imaginewithart.com.

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Susan Cornelis
Website:  http://imaginewithart.com    
Art Blog:  http://susancornelis.wordpress.com
Visit my Etsy store to buy original paintings and prints: http://imaginewithart.etsy.com

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Judith Cunningham

Contact Judith:
(707) 838-3391
Judith10813@att.net
http://www.judithcunningham.com/

 

Judith Cunningham Chinese Brush Painting Classes:

For information on upcoming classes, please call Judy at 707-838-3391 or E-mail her at Judith10813@att.net.

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DONNA DeLABRIANDAIS

Contact Donna:
(707) 544-2153
donnasfineart@att.net
www.donnad.50megs.com
See workshop page for all information

 

Watercolor painting Classes and
Workshops with Donna DeLaBriandais

WATERCOLOR AND SKETCHING PEOPLE IN PUBLIC PLACES
This five week series begins with two studio lessons at the Village Art Supply, 715 Hahman Dr. S.R. Montgomery Village, with additional outings at various venues to sketch musicians and people in their environment. Learn tips and quick sketching and watercolor techniques.. Styles will be demonstrated using techniques of Charles Reid, Degas and other artists. Beg-Exp. levels

Meeting dates: Feb. 20, 1-4 pm-Feb. 28, afternoon, March 10, 7:30-9 pm, March 13th, 1-4 pm, April 11, 2 pm, plus a TBA optional bonus outing. Contact Donna by February 12th if you are taking the class, Cost: $90.00. Space limited. Material list sent upon registration.

EXPRESSIVE DRAWING WORKSHOP:
Sat. March 27th
Go beyond the basics into creative and experimental.

WATERCOLOR ON LOCATION:
Sat. May 23
Paint the trees, water reflections and mountains of Spring Lake.
Learn value patterns, color mixing and composition. Demonstrations.

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP AT THE MENDOCINO COAST:
June 4-5-6th.  Saturday and Sunday painting workshop of waves, rocks and
buildings. Demonstrations and personal attention plus more.
$100 for both days.

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Joe Gerber

Contact Joe:
(707) 545-0408


 

Workshops and classes with Joe Gerber:

Finding Creative Inspiration in the Jungian Archetypes
Where: Joe's Santa Rosa Studio
When: By arrangement, call for details.
Info: Exploring universal Archetypal meanings that provide a timeless link to our quest for meaning. Learn to incorporate themes of myth and magic into your paintings. Slide presentations and painting are done in each 3 hour session.
For painters of all levels and experience.

The Zen of Watercolor
Where:
Joe's Santa Rosa Studio
When: By arrangement, call for details.
Info: A simple and straight forward approach to watercolor painting. With limited pallet and unlimited potential you will learn that what is stated in your painting is made meaningful by what is left unstated. Yin and Yang in balance is the key to successful and memorable paintings.
For painters at the beginning and intermediate levels of experience.

Introduction to the Use of Acrylics
Where: Joe's Santa Rosa Studio
When: By arrangement, call for details.
Info: Getting started with the use of acrylics. Both canvas and watercolor paper is used in this introduction to this versatile and different media.
For painters at the beginning and intermediate levels of experience.

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Ginny Lancaster

Contact Ginny:
(707) 545-040


 

Workshops and Classes with Ginny Lancaster:

Workshops in Collage
Info: By arrangement. This workshop is taught using handmade papers of Japan and other materials.

Workshops in Sumi-e
Info: By arrangement. This workshop is taught using Japanese brush painting on paper and silk.

Workshops in Textile Dyeing with Paste Resist and Stencils
Info: By arrangement.

Ginny also gives lectures and "trunk" shows about handmade papers and Japanese textiles.

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Patricia Martin OsborNE

Contact Patricia:
(707) 937-1104
posborne@mcn.org
Patricia's website

 

Workshops and Classes with Patricia Martin Osborn:

PATRICIA MARTIN OSBORNE is a full-time watercolor/mixed media painter whose paintings can be found in art books and on the covers of magazines. She is an international artist, instructor, juror, guest lecturer, and demonstrator. A teacher at MAC for over 15 years, Patricia has studied at CCAC, Oakland and San Jose State.
Patricia's objective is to expand your toolbox of techniques and knowledge that you can enjoy for a lifetime.

"Unleash Your Creativity With Watercolor"

DATES: April 24-25, 2010 (Saturday-Sunday)
TIME: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
PLACE: Peradice Vineyard & Art Studio
10901 West Road
Redwood Valley, Ca.
Marie Pera 707-485-8364
Contact: Patricia Osborne (707-937-1104)
email: posborne@mcn.org
www.patriciaosborne.com
Price $150.00

This is a great class for beginners and all levels to discover how to make watercolor paint itself. Patricia will provide you with easy-to-learn techniques for mixing colors, make a watercolor wash, apply glazes, textures and take you through demonstrations using masking, pouring, dry brush wet-into-wet onto dry and visa versa, salt and spatter Tree seal, using negative and positive shapes You will learn to add detail so the viewer's eye will read the painting as reality. Let go and watch how the paint and water mix on their own and you will not get mud. This workshop will teach you how to discover yourself and the " Magic of Watercolor."

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May 15 - 16, 2010
ATMOSPHERIC LANDSCAPES
Patricia Martin Osborne

Start Time: Saturday May 15, 2010 at 9:30am
End Time: Sunday May 16, 2010 at 4:30pm
Location: Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino, Ca.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION : ATMOSPHERIC LANDSCAPES
Have fun and express yourself while painting atmospheric landscapes. In this workshop you will learn to paint gorgeous sunset's, large atmospheric skies created by washes of watercolor, using a minimal landscape. Simplify your paintings and allow yourself to stop being in control or to create the perfect painting. Bring in your favorite photos or sketches and Patricia will help you get started This is a great workshop for beginners to advanced painters.
To register (707) 937-5818 or (800) 653-3328


July 5-9, 2010
LOOSEN UP WITH WATERCOLOR - 5 day workshop
Patricia Martin Osborne

Start Time: Saturday July 5, 2010 at 9:30am
End Time: Sunday July 9, 2010 at 4:30pm
Location: Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino, Ca.
To register (707) 937-5818 or (800) 653-3328

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION : LOOSEN UP WITH WATERCOLOR
Be free, have fun, let go of the fear and frustration of watercolor! Patricia's popular "Loosen Up" workshop is a stress -free, highly energized painting workshop emphasizing loose and creative watercolor paintings with emphasis on daily painting projects. This popular instructor will demo inventive techniques to produce outstanding watercolor paintings. Learn about paper, brushes, how color moves, layering, shape, how to apply them to paintings. Patricia will share many of her secret techniques, explore the creativity that ink provides as we add line to our art with various applications of permanent and water-soluble ink. Discover the potential to create spontaneous, quick imageryand find this technique perfect to capture the essence of your subject. This workshop is designed for the professional painter who is stuck in a style as well as the novice who wants to conquer their fear of painting.Let the artistic journey begin and the magic of watercolor flow from your brushes. This is a wonderful workshop for beginners and advanced painters.

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Sylvia Miller

Contact Sylvia:
121 Clewis Lane
Grants Pass, OR 97526
Tel: 541-476-7126
Fax: 541-218-4865
Sylvia541@msn.com
Sylvia's website

Watercolor Workshops with Sylvia Miller:

Sylvia Miller has moved to Grants Pass, Oregon from Sonoma County, California. A published artist, she brings with her many years of experience, especially as a watercolorist and enthusiastic teacher. She has instructed workshops in over 12 states and a dozen countries. She is very pleased to be offering watercolor workshops in Southern Oregon. Medford is located just minutes north of Ashland, Oregon and west of historic Jacksonville, in the beautiful Rogue Valley.

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Katrina Small

Contact Katrina:
PO Box 1283
Windsor, Ca 95492
Tel: 707-620-0128
katrina@katgrafix.com
Katrina's website

Workshops with Katrina Small:

Private instruction available. Contact Katrina for more information.

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Susan St. Thomas

Schoolhouse Studio
2400 Joy Road, Occidental
707 874-9462
http://www.stthomasstudio.comsstmandala@telis.org

ART CLASS AND WORKSHOP SCHEDULE 2010
with Susan St.Thomas M.A.

Petaluma Art Center
230 Lakeville Street
WATERCOLOR INNOVATIONS
4 Saturday classes, 10:00 – 1:00, March 13, 20, April 10, 14, 707 762-5600

Riley Street Arts
103 Maxwell Court, Santa Rosa, 707 526-2416
POURING LIGHT DEMONSTRATION
Saturday, March 27, 10-12. Free. www.rileystreet.com

Mendocino Art Center
MANDALAS: PORTALS TO CREATIVITY
April 17 & 18, www.mendocinoartcenter.org, 707 937-5818

Varenna
1401 Fountaingrove Pky, Santa Rosa
Ongoing older adult art class offered through the Santa Rosa JC
Every Thursday afternoon, 1-4pm. Free. 707 526-1226

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Schoolhouse Studio
2400 Joy Road, Occidental
707 874-9462, www.stthomasstudio.com, sstmandala@telis.org

WATERCOLOR PAINTING FROM NATURE
Sunday, June 27, 10:00 – 3:00.
Create exciting animal and landscape themes in natural and abstract compositions
For all levels of art experience. $75

THE ASTROLOGICAL MANDALA
Sunday, July 25, 10:00 – 3:00
Use the power and beauty of the circle arts to draw and paint a personal mandala, designed from your natal chart. Includes private mini reading of your chart. $75.

ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR AND MIXED MEDIA
Sunday, August 29, 10:00 – 3:00.
Free of drawing, improvise with watercolor textures, dynamic color combinations and collage. All levels. $75.

POURING LIGHT
Sunday, September 26, 10:00 – 3:00
Experiment with masking, then pouring and blending watercolors right on the paper. Accent with high contrast and negative painting for light effects. $75.

Monday drop in painting sessions, once a month. Demos and critiques. 1-4. $15

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