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If you’ve ever wanted to learn to paint, and didn’t know where to begin, this workshop is for you! With emphasis on the joy of creativity, we will also practice the basics that every artist needs to know. From beginners to long-time painters, everyone can benefit from these essential key elements to painting with acrylics. Artist Barbara Eberhart has taught her popular classes for 20 years in Hawaii, most recently through Santa Barbara City College, and her online zoom classes.
We begin by understanding the importance of the value scale and color wheel, and how it helps to add drama to your work. You’ll learn to create spheres, with reflected light, and then apply that to bowls and fruit. On your first day you can bring home a completed still life filled with lots of new skills and fun.
The second day is a lot of fun too, as we take our knowledge of volume and create a lovely floral; either a close-up flower, or a still life vase of flowers. You can bring whatever photos that inspire you, or you can use the many photos Barbara provides. Experimenting with color theory, Barbara’s “3-step method”, and even total beginners will be amazed at how rewarding painting can be!!
For more information contact Barbara at contact@barbaraeberhart.com or 808 366-0441
PLEIN AIR PAINTING WITH JESSICA SCHIFFMAN
FEBRUARY 5 & 6 – 30, 10AM – 4PM, with lunch break
$275
Painting the landscape from life is thrilling and can be challenging as well.
The world is filled with an infinite variety of color and value, and an overwhelming amount of detail. Patterns of shadow and light are changing each moment.
This workshop will help you to simplify and organize what you see, and go on to create satisfying, dynamic paintings with strong, logical dark and light patterns. Topics will include composition, focal point, perspective, and value (dark and light), as well as color theory. We will also focus on managing oil paint. We will explore underpainting, painting ala prima (layering wet paint without making mud), mixing paint, and more.
Some painting experience is advised.
For information and to register, contact jscaschiffman@gmail.com, 951-212-3783.
the artist's way
six-week workshop series
Are you craving a change?
You’ve probably seen or heard about a delicious book called, The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron. It is a course in discovering and recovering your creative self. It is chock full of inspiring morsels, tools and exercises that gently help you reveal potential blocks that may be preventing you from living your naturally joy-filled, creative life. And it’s not just for artists, it’s for everyone!
The Artist’s Way: 6-Week Workshop #1
Online via ZOOM
Mondays: January 24th, 31st, February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th (2022)
5:30pm-7:00pm PST
$299
Facilitator: Laurie Daigle
What you will need:
Who might benefit from this Workshop?
Anyone who is craving a change. Anyone who is longing for a more fulfilling, creative life. Anyone who may be experiencing blocks of any kind. Anyone. It is NOT just for artists.
In this six week workshop, we will be exploring the first 6 chapters of the book:
- Recovering a Sense of Safety (chapter 1),
- Recovering a Sense of Identity (chapter 2),
- Recovering a Sense of Power (chapter 3),
- Recovering a Sense of Integrity (chapter 4),
- Recovering a Sense of Possibility (chapter 5)
- Recovering a Sense of Abundance (chapter 6).
Through exploration, journaling and play, we will begin to see the little changes that ultimately add up to bigger changes which set a new course for our lives. It is an interactive workshop where we get to authentically connect with others on a deeper level all while connecting with ourselves.
* If you register for BOTH Workshops all at once, your cost is only $498 (a savings of $100) And yes, it’s a commitment, but one that will most certainly enrich your life!
To register: desertartcenter.org OR contact Laurie: LaurieDaigle22@gmail.com
The Artist’s Way: 6-Week Workshop #2
Mondays – March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, April 4th, 11th (2022)
5:30pm-7:00pm PST
Online via ZOOM
$299
Facilitator: Laurie Daigle
What you will need:
- The book, The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron (please read Chapter 7 prior to class)
- A Journal
- A Pen or Pencil
- Colored Pencils or Markers
- A willingness to participate in a fun, final project.
Who might benefit from this Workshop?
Anyone who has completed The Artist’s Way Workshop #1. Anyone who has taken The Artist’s Way in the past but has not completed Chapters 7-12. In this six week workshop, we will be exploring the final six chapters of, The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron: Recovering a Sense of Connection (chapter 7), Recovering a Sense of Strength (chapter 8), Recovering a Sense of Compassion (chapter 9), Recovering a Sense of Self-Protection(chapter 10), Recovering a Sense of Autonomy(chapter 11) and Recovering a Sense of Faith (chapter 12). We continue our exploration, journaling and play, and begin the process of acting on inspired ideas that are revealed to us. Often there is a pivotal point on this journey that occurs during this second half. We will be harnessing this energy and culminating the workshop with a fun final project. You will be amazed at the transformation that occurs in yourself and others in just a few weeks. Remember, when you make the commitment to take a step toward your dreams, the Universe conspires to assist you!
Please note: The Workshops are Limited to 12 participants only. Please register early to guarantee your spot. There are no refunds.
To register: desertartcenter.org OR contact Laurie: LaurieDaigle22@gmail.com
understanding PERSPECTIVE
WITH JESSICA SCHIFFMAN
FEBRUARY 26 & 27
10AM – 4PM, with lunch break
$275
For information and to register, contact jscaschiffman@gmail.com, 951-212-3783.
How does one create the illusion of depth on a flat surface? We know things get smaller in the distance, but how much smaller? How can you draw a crowd scene or a city street that makes sense? What about a finger pointing directly at the viewer? In this workshop we will explore linear perspective, foreshortening, aerial perspective, overlapping and more. Exercises and projects will include analyzing master paintings and drawing from photographs, as well as drawing objects and scenarios from life and our imagination.
MONTHLY MASTERS MODEL WORKSHOP WITH MERIDY VOLZ
Every mid-month Sunday
$100 | 10am – 3pm (with break for lunch)
Email for information and to register: meridybvolz@gmail.com
