Libit Jones B-A
Wednesdays 1:00 – 3:30

The number one requirement for this class is to leave all fear and negativity outside the classroom. This is time to play, to explore and create with abandonment.

The Awe & Wonder of Yupo: It’s hard to believe that I once disliked yupo as much as I love it now. We are talking about pouring, slapping, dripping and using homemade brushes on yupo. Be sure to make room in your trunk for wet yupo to travel. Exploring Mark Making on Stretched Canvas: We will sponge paint on, drag feathers and other things in and through the paint, scrape and scratch with many things and stamp in non conventional ways. Three classes in which to catch up or continue to play with minimal supervision. MASK REQUIRED

S1: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10
S2:  Feb 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24

$124 ACM Members
$149 Future Members

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Graciela Giles B
Tuesdays 9:00-12:00

If you’ve always wanted to paint with watercolors or have limited knowledge of the medium, this class is for you! You will find it fun and relaxing as we discover the magic of watercolor. There will be demonstrations of all the techniques including masking, wet on wet, dry brush, glazing, brush handling and saving the white of the paper. Your learning process will be enjoyable while exploring the fascinating qualities of this versatile medium. MASK REQUIRED-NO EXCEPTIONS

S1: 5 wk: Sep 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6
S2: 5 wk: Oct 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10
S3: 5 wk: Nov 17, (No Nov 24) Dec 1, 8, 15
S4: 5 wk: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2
S5: 6 wk: Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 16

5 wk: $124 ACM Members
$149 Future Members

6wk: $155 ACM Members
$180 Future Members

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Graciela Giles I-A
Fridays 9:00-12:00

Now that you have knowledge of the foundation of watercolor, we will explore expressive brush strokes from very controlled to very loose and impressionistic. These exciting techniques can be applied to your own project while receiving guidance, or to a class project. There will be demonstrations and group critiques. Flexibility and freedom of expression are a highlight of this class. MASK REQUIRED-NO EXCEPTIONS

S1: Sep 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct 2
S2: Oct 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6
S3: Nov 13, 20, (no 27) Dec 4, 11, 18
S4: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5
S5: Feb 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12

$124 ACM Members
$149 Future Members

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Helen Solomon B-I
Fridays 9:30-11:30

This Watercolor course is designed for beginner and intermediate artists wishing to explore and improve their watercolor painting techniques. This course starts with the basics of drawing and progresses gradually to more complex subjects and concepts as you learn the fundamentals of watercolor. MASK REQUIRED-NO EXCEPTIONS

S1: Sep 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2
S2: Oct 9, 16, 23, 30
S3: Nov 6, 13, 20, 27
S4: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29
S5: Feb 5,12, 19, 26
S6: Mar 5, 12, 19, 26

$69 ACM Members
$94 Future Members

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Watercolors from A to Z     B-A
Sterling Edwards, TWSA, CSPWC, WPA, NWS
Tuesday through Friday 9:00-4:00

This is a watercolor workshop for all skill levels, however, previous watercolor and drawing experience is very beneficial to gain the most from this workshop. There will be a wide variety of watercolor techniques that will be discussed and demonstrated including positive and negative painting, composition, using creative colors, glazing, charging color, and many more. We will begin each day with a demonstration painting that will be finished before lunch. The daily demonstration will be different each day so that you will see a wide variety of subject matter and styles including landscapes, floral, stylized, and abstract. My preferred method of painting is to use large brushes for most of the painting and complete the painting with a small amount of detail towards the end using smaller brushes. The end result is a watercolor painting that is loose and fresh with expressive brushwork. Following lunch, each student will have the afternoon to work on their own painting with assistance when needed. There are no requirements as to what subject the student paints or what size they prefer to paint.

One of the main objectives that I have as a teacher is to go beyond merely teaching watercolor technique. I make every effort to encourage the student to be creative with design and color in their painting. All of the techniques that I teach work equally well with either transparent or opaque watercolor. It’s what the student does with the techniques that will truly distinguish the artist. The workshop will have a laid back and sometimes humorous atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable to ask questions or request assistance with their painting. I often offer one-on-one help in the afternoons for those who need additional assistance. My workshops are designed to be fun, very educational, and inspiring.

S1: Dec 1, 2, 3 4

$475 ACM members
$525 Future members 

Joanna Coke   I-A
Tuesdays 9:30-11:30
Online Zoom Class

Using ZOOM, the instructor will show examples of artworks & demonstrate design approaches for each topic. For the 1st class, they will have their materials ready to paint including the tracing/drawing of the image onto watercolor paper that the instructor emailed the week before. The students will paint along during the demo. They will send the instructor a photo (jpg) of their artwork for feedback to be discussed at the beginning of the next class. After the 1st sample, students will create their own artwork of the subject in any size of their choosing. Class size is limited to 12 to give feedback on the students’ weekly art progress of their photo (jpg) submissions. Please read the Zoom Art Supplies List for details on ZOOM instruction.

S1: Cranes: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26
S2: Koi Fish: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23
S3: Glass: Mar 2, 9, 16, 23

$140 ACM Members
$165 Future Members

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Joanna Coke   B
Mondays 9:30-11:30
Online Zoom Class

Using ZOOM, the instructor will demonstrate painting techniques for each topic. Students will have their materials ready to paint including the tracing/drawing onto their watercolor sheet of the image that the instructor emailed them the week before. Students will paint along during the demo. They will send the instructor a photo (jpg) of their artwork for feedback in the next class. After the 1st sample, students will create their own artwork of the subject. Class size is limited to 12 to give more time for feedback on the students’ weekly art progress of their submitted photos (jpgs). Please read the Zoom Art Supplies List for details on ZOOM instruction.

S1: Sunflowers: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25
S2: Songbirds: Feb 1, 8, 15, 22
S3: Trees: Mar 1, 8, 15, 22

$140 ACM Members
$165 Future Members

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Libit Jones I-A
Wednesdays 9:30 – 12:00

Wondering why your painting is not being selected for the show or if it gets in it is not winning an award. This class doesn’t promise a blue ribbon the next show but will help guide you to getting there. Class begins with group critique. This often leads to further discussion on composition, what are judges looking for, color and more. After critique the instructor will meet with each student to give individual guidance for their artistic journey. This is not a project driven class. Each artist has their own paintings they are working on. MASK REQUIRED

S1: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10
S2: Feb 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24

$124 ACM Members
$149 Future Members

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Soon Y. Warren  B-A
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00-4:00
March 10, 11, 12

In this workshop, you will learn how to create certain images, such as a cut crystal bowl with floral or fruits, a Koi pond, an animal, in watercolor in a step by step process. The images will be chosen by the workshop coordinators.  The step by step images and text will be provided from Soon Young Warren for the guidance of all levels. To speed up the class exercise, Soon Y Warren will provide a digital reference photo, drawing, and step by step images for the group exercise. Following a painting demonstration of each step by Soon Young, participants paint step by step in order to fully understand and experience the process. While concentrating on technique, the concept of color theory, composition, and color values will be incorporated into the workshop. The workshop will have main subject and second subject as a filler project to complete the full workshop.

While painting, workshop participants will learn:

• Glazing and washing techniques to create a luminous under painting
• How to utilize light and dark values in order to capture the sparkle of crystal, smooth background wash, or pouring background
• How to approach a painting
• How to incorporate the concept of color theory and color relationships into a painting
• Discussion and critiques will follow during workshop session
• In addition to the group exercise, participants are encouraged to bring current pieces to paint along with reference photos. To make the most of instructional time, prepare the drawing before the workshop.
• Second project would involve a different subject with different approach and technique, such as a pouring process for creating background before the subject or keep the paper white as is.
• Bring own original painting to work on in your free time during or after. It may be a good exercise to work with similar color scheme and technique.

S1: Mar 10, 11, 12

$355 ACM Members
$405 Future Members