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Basics of Colored
Pencil This seminar is an introduction to drawing with colored pencils. Students experiment with a variety of surfaces and techniques. A small project to complete may be included in the seminar but the focus is on learning the many ways to use this fun and versatile medium. Supply cost includes sample surfaces & pencil set. Colored Pencil Seminar This piece "Midnight Blues" offers a unique approach to working with colored pencils. The 8" x 20" painting of Blue Jays is done on suede board and gives the look of soft realism. In this seminar students can discover the creative possibilities of colored pencils with a relaxing yet exciting and unusual technique. |
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Watercolor Pencil These seminars include a basic instruction and practice session for working with watercolor pencils. The projects are usually done on Multimedia Board and the techniques for using this surface are included in the introduction portion of the class. Supply cost includes the surface, mat, packet with photo, color worksheet, practice surface, palette and a 12 color pencil set. |
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Dimensional Painting
with Acrylics Dimensional painting includes fun and unusual techniques designed to use some of the most creative products available to us today. Students will learn to create an effect of "Virtual Reality" that is both intriguing to look at and to paint. These projects require a one and 1/2 or two day workshop due to drying time involved. Some projects may be combined with other 1/2 day projects. Supply cost includes paint, patterns, layout guide, photo, mache' medium, and other dimensional products. Surface costs depend upon choice. |
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Freehand Fun with Acrylics
Projects in this seminar are designed to encourage creativity. The student is guided through the brush strokes needed to gain mastery of the brush and medium. Students create their own finished piece in the seminar. Cost usually includes the brush, practice surface, paint, and packet with photo. Surface costs depend upon choice. |
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Mixed Media (Acrylics with Alkyds) Students paint designs on functional items which may be wood, tin, porcelain or fabric. The technique usually includes basing with acrylics then shading and highlighting is done with alkyds/oils. Supply costs includes complete packet with photo and paint. Total supply cost will depend upon surface chosen. |
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Oil/Alkyd Medium & Pen & Ink Seminars Most of the projects are designed to be completed in a 4-6 hour workshop. Each workshop includes a session on equipment use and care. Supply cost includes surface, patterns, instruction sheets, color photo, paint and a single mat. Double or special mats may be available for a reasonable cost on request. Frame and pen not included. Inexpensive crow quill pens will be available or students may prefer to use a technical pen of their own. |
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Genesis Heat Set Oils Choose from project, introduction product workshop, or combination of both. |
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Creatability Learning
Series An in-depth look at the creative process. Everyone has an innate desire to create, yet many of us have lost touch with our inborn creative talents. Creativity can be rediscovered and developed. If you can identify the creative process at work, you can apply it to any area of life. The best news is you are never too young or too old to learn to think creatively. This is a series of 3-6 hour workshops customized to the interests of your group. Workshops include student participation and written note folder. |
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The Art of Creativity This workshop is designed to answer basic questions such as what is creativity, where is your creativity, and why use your creativity. Students will consider the creative processes used by different types of people. By looking at an outline of one process, they learn to recognize the steps involved, which can be used to find solutions elsewhere as well. 3-4 Hour Workshop |
Choosing to be
Creative This workshop presents specific ideas and activities to stimulate natural creative ability. These include keeping a drawing journal, using a creative collage, setting up research files, and using strategies for overcoming self-imposed limitations. 6 Hour Workshop |
A Pathway to
Creativity Drawing According to F. Franck, "Drawing helps you see and seeing helps you draw." Seeing is basic to understanding and learning to see by drawing can lead to new ways of creating. This is a workshop designed for learning to see before learning to draw. 4-6 Hour Workshop |
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