Sunflowers, Kris Peterson
Kris Peterson I-A
Wednesdays 1:00-4:00
Ocean breezes and sunflowers, a perfect watercolor for Florida. We will be painting flowers backlit from the sun and lace curtains blowing in the breeze. Learn various techniques for easily painting sheer curtains plus instruction on bright sun and dark shadow values.
S1: Oct 11 & 18
S2: Mar 13 & 20
$96 ACM Members
$121 Future Members
Streamlined Techniques in Watercolor, Kris Peterson
Roseate Spoonbill
Kris Peterson I-A
Thursdays 1:00-4:00
Join Kris for a new twist in watercolors using the addition of gouache. Gouache is not the “white-out” or cover-up paint you may have been told, and using it properly in small amounts with your regular watercolor paints streamlines the painting process while maintaining the brilliance. It smooths troublesome large areas prone to streaking, eliminates blotches and blossoms, it lifts easily with a damp brush and areas can be reworked without scrubbing.
S1: Jul 27 & Aug 10
$96 ACM Members
$121 Future Members
Playing & Exploring with Watercolor-Fall, Helen Solomon
Helen Solomon B
Tuesdays 1:00-3:00
Watercolors are easy if you know how. This class is designed for the watercolor lover that wants to start from the very beginning. You will learn the fundamentals of playing and exploring the basic techniques of mixing and blending colors, how to create a palette, and how to control the opacity of the paint. All in a fun, relaxing afternoon. Step by step through the entire painting process. The instructor provides the references.
S1: Sep 5, 12, 19, 26
S2: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24
S3: Nov 7, 14, 21, 28
S4: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30
S5: Feb 6, 13, 20, 27
S6: Mar 5, 12, 19, 26
S7: Apr 9, 16, 23, 30
$100 ACM Members
$125 Future Members
Seafood Shack, Kris Peterson
Kris Peterson I-A
Wednesdays 1:00-4:00
Paint an iconic restaurant in the fishing village of Cortez. We will do a wet-on-wet colorful sunset sky and water. Then paint the Seafood Shack with docks and sailboats in the background.
Techniques will include how to use a spray bottle to keep the paint moving and techniques for painting water and reflections. Painting palm trees with a fan or fur brush will also be covered.
S1: Feb 21 & 28
$96 ACM Members
$121 Future Members
Sailboats, Kris Peterson
Kris Peterson I-A
Thursday 1:00-4:00
Wet-in-wet sky and water with two detailed sailboats. Learn to draw lines and rigging with watercolor pens or a fine tip black sharpie and make instant mist with an application of white gouache. Other techniques using white gouache will also be demonstrated, plus an additional reference photo for a companion painting.
S1: Aug 3
$55 ACM Members
$80 Future Members
Star Fish Market – Cortez, Kris Peterson
Kris Peterson I-A
Fridays 1:00-3:30
Watercolor with pen and ink is a fun and interesting method to record memories of local places. Start a journal or apply to wooden panels to give as gifts. We will paint the watercolor first and then apply the lines with a fine Sharpie. This is a forgiving technique because the detail can be drawn in, instead of painting all the fine characteristics.
S1: Sep 15 & 22
S2: Jan 24 & 31
$92 ACM Members
$117 Future Members
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Roseate Spoonbill-Winter, Kris Peterson
Kris Peterson I-A
Fridays 1:00-4:00
Join Kris for a new twist in watercolors using the addition of gouache. Gouache is not the “white-out” or cover-up paint you may have been told, and using it properly in small amounts with your regular watercolor paints streamlines the painting process while maintaining the brilliance. It smooths troublesome large areas prone to streaking, eliminates blotches and blossoms, it lifts easily with a damp brush and areas can be reworked without scrubbing.
S1: Feb 9
$59 ACM Members
$84 Future Members
Mastering Watercolor, Helen Solomon
Helen Solomon I-A
Fridays 9:30-11:30
Learn more of the basics along with more advanced techniques. Watercolor is one of the most enduring art forms in our culture and is the easiest way of expressing yourself through art. Watercolor has a long history of teaching great painters their first lessons in subjects ranging from proper technique to design principles. We will continue to learn how to mix and blend colors from a limited palette, work with textures using wax, and varnish your work with ”wax” The instructor will do a demonstration to show how to fix work, or bring dull work to life. We will work from photographs, preferably your own. Fun!
S1: 4 wk: Sep 8, 15, 22, 29
S2: 5 wk: Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17 Class Full – Call for Wait list
S3: 4 wk: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26
S4: 4 wk: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23
S5: 4 wk: Mar 1, 8, 15, 22
S6: 4 wk: Apr 5, 12, 19, 26
4 wk: $100 ACM Members
$125 Future Members
5 wk: $125 ACM Members
$150 Future Members
Christmas Card, Kris Peterson
Kris Peterson I-A
Wednesdays 1:00-4:00
We will paint a variety of Christmas card designs that can be reprinted on your home computer or at your local store. The techniques for applying the finished paintings and/or prints to blank cards will be covered. Choose from a number of designs; stylized Christmas trees in pen and ink, skating flamingos, and serene night scenes to name a few.
S1: Nov 1 & 8
$96 ACM Members
$121 Future Members
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Bromeliad, Kris Peterson
Kris Peterson I-A
Mondays 1:00-4:00
Paint a Florida “flower” with colorful watercolors. This class covers blending, easy highlighting, and how to make those brown spots on leaves look realistic with coffee granules! It’s a fun one day class with a lot of helpful tips.
S1: Sep 11
S2: Jan 8
$59 ACM Members
$84 Future Members
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Stencil Patterning for Watercolor & Pastel, Joanna Coke
Joanna Coke B-I
Tuesdays 9:30-12:00
Re-energize your paintings by adding texture using stencils. Bring in 5 of your unfinished or old watercolor/pastel paintings and learn how to remove and add patterns. Learn what size and designs to use for more integrated and finished image. Bring whatever stencils you have to share with the class. There are different supplies list per medium; print the one you are using
S1: Feb 27, Mar 5, 12, 19
$140 ACM Members
$165 Future Members
Color Simplified-Accordion Book, Joanna Coke
Watercolor, colored pencil or ink
Joanna Coke B-A
Tuesdays 9:30-12:00
Changing the shape of an artwork makes for a more interactive experience for the viewer. So why not try a folding booklet! You will learn how to cut a sheet of 140# watercolor paper into various sizes of booklets. Painting a theme makes the booklet design cohesive such as flowers, animals, fruit, birds, etc. So bring in the FIRST CLASS photo references of a theme that you wish to paint.
S1: Jan 30, Feb 6, 13, 20
$140 ACM Members
$165 Future Members
Bird Blast, Dawn Gerardot
Dawn Gerardot B-A
Thursdays 1:00-3:30
This is predominantly a watercolor class with a touch of fluid acrylic. It’s a lot of fun. It borders on experimental with surprises along the way. You will learn negative painting tricks to create depth and contrast. Everyone’s project will look different. Come with some pictures of your favorite birds to drop into the nest. You’ll love the results. Check the material list for what to bring.
S1: Feb 1, 8, 15
S2: Apr 4, 11, 18
$90 ACM Members
$115 Future Members
Expressive Faces In Watercolor, Alicia Farris
Alicia Farris
Advanced Beginner to Advanced
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Feb 1, 2, 3, 9:00-3:30
Alicia Farris will share her studies of the human face in this three-day watercolor workshop. Using Alicia’s characteristic loose and colorful style, students will learn techniques to portray not just a likeness, more importantly, the personality and emotion of the human face or subject. Students will benefit from demonstrations each day as well as individual and group discussion. This workshop is designed for the painter who has at least a basic command of the watercolor medium, the serious beginner to the advanced student. Portrait painting is not a prerequisite. Alicia will work with students individually to help them nurture their own artistic journey.
Sample photos for the first day will be supplied to all students who register along with the supply list. Students will have the opportunity to work from supplied photos or their own if they wish, during the workshop.
$405 ACM Members
$455 Future Members
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Get Creative With Animals, Robin Poteet
Robin Poteet
Advanced Beginner to Advanced
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Mar 14, 15, 16 9:30-4:00
What’s not to love about painting animals — especially when it involves humor and imagination?!! This workshop is just plain fun, beginning with brainstorming ideas and numerous, short exercises. You’ll see how one creative step leads to another and another until you have a host of animals eager to be painted in out-of-the-ordinary ways. In addition to the creative aspect, you can count on Robin’s seasoned teaching skills for thorough explanations and demonstrations of watercolor techniques. By working small (8×10’ish) students will have time to create several pieces and Robin will show ways to creatively mount or frame finished pieces. She also reproduces her work on everything from pillows to notecards and will explain the process.
This workshop is a great springboard for developing creative approaches to your work, regardless of the subject. There will be time for interaction and painting throughout our three sessions. Robin demonstrates in watercolor but students may use acrylic and gouache. Let the fun begin!
Watercolor Pencils=Drawing & Painting, Melissa Miller Nece
Melissa Nece B-A
Saturdays 10:00-4:00
Artist’s quality colored pencils are versatile and easy to master, an ideal medium for fine art! Learn the basics, and apply them to a project or get guidance on developing your own original subjects. We’ll discuss pencil brands and surfaces, color mixing and creating effects. Bring your own pencils, or if you want to try before you buy, assorted pencil sets will be available for use in class. Some paper and other tools will also be available.
S1: Jan 27
$95 ACM Members
$145 Future Members
Sketching In Pen & Color, Melissa Nece
Melissa Nece B-A
Saturday 10:00-4:00
Artist’s fine line markers are not just for careful detail work, they are also great for quick sketches. Drawing in pen means letting go of perfectionism and going with the flow of ink! Add color with a few colored pencils, watercolor pencils, pastels or watercolors and create fresh and lively artwork or fill a journal. Forget erasing and fixing things, just loosen up and have fun drawing! (Weather permitting, this class will draw outside, too.)
S1: Nov 18
$102 ACM Members
$152 Future Members
Abstract Road Map, Elise Manieri
Elise Manieri B-I
Wednesdays 1:00-4:00
You’ve been drawn to abstract art but find the blank canvas intimidating. Revisiting the basic principles of art and design, we will explore the process of creating abstract art. You will learn lots of tips to help you get started with direction as to composition, line and texture using multiple media with acrylic paints. This is your opportunity to explore this more popular and imaginative form of expression.
S1: Sep 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, (no Oct 18), 25
S2: Feb 21, 28, Mar 6, 13, 20
$161 ACM Members
$186 Future Members
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