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Watercolor Workshop Description (John Worley):

Watercolor Workshop: 10:00 am – 2:00pm (arrive by 9:30 am) 

Minimum Recommended Experience Level: Novice to Intermediate

This workshop is aimed at artists who already have a strong foundation in drawing who want to advance their painting technique skill level.

(examples of watercolor on paper by John Worley)

Instruction, lecture, and studio time under the tutelage of contemporary painter John Worley. First you will learn all of the fundamental techniques of watercolor painting which are applicable to any situation and to anyone’s style, as well as the principles of color mixing. As the workshop progresses, you will engage in lessons designed to show the importance of compositional balance, the relationship between positive and negative space, layering color and more. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced amateur looking to improve this workshop will prove beneficial in your artistic development. 

Acrylic Workshop Description (T.M. Rhyno):

Acrylic Workshop: 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm (arrive by 1:45 pm) 

Minimum Recommended Experience Level: Novice to Intermediate

This workshop is aimed at artists who already have a strong foundation in drawing who want to advance their painting technique skill level.

Students of T.M. Rhyno will learn simple techniques that translate into awe-inspiring artwork with immediate results. Utilizing only 3 colors for the entire workshop, this course focuses heavily on understanding tone and values, and, how their respective relationships dictate the impact of your art. Some of the topics covered during this course will be: 

(examples of acrylic on illustration board by T.M. Rhyno)

- Achieving great visual results using minimal painting     techniques and materials 

- The importance of dualism relative to painting 

- Personal expression in painting using a limited palate 

- Optical mixing for visual effect, texture and tonal nuance 

- Understanding the importance and influence of layering 

- Understanding how line, form, and texture can lend  authenticity to your work 

- Defining personal style in your art when not first presented with the option 

- How to effectively pre-plan your creative approach 

- How to avoid mistakes and what to do once you’ve made them 

Video recording for personal enrichment purposes is ALLOWED!
However, please DO NOT upload any recorded videos to online public forums or social media sites such as Facebook or YouTube. Thanks!! - JW / TMR 

*There are only 20 seats available for each workshop so please enroll as early as possible.

Class Registration

Watercolor Class $200.00 USD  Acrylic Class $200.00 USD  Both Classes $300.00 USD

 

Watercolor Workshop Material List – All Materials Can Be Bought On Site.

·       Fluid watercolor block 9” x 12” (880912)

·       Princeton Brush Pack (9140)

·       Plastic muffin tray (JR10101112)

·       Faber-Castell aquarelle HB pencil

·       Grumbacher Academy watercolor paint: Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow, Ultramarine   
        Blue, Ivory Black, Quinacridone Magenta, Pthalo Turquiose, (Titanium White – 
        professional grade, any brand)

Watercolor Workshop Additional Items

These items are optional. Bring them if you have them, but there is no need to purchase them.

·       Any other additional colors you may want.

·       Paper towels (Viva is the best choice)

·       Small hair dryer

·       Typewriter eraser

·       Faber-Castell aquarelle HB pencil
·       Spray bottle or spritzer

Acrylic Workshop Material List – All Materials Can Be Bought On Site.

·         Acrylic paint – Liquitex heavy body or Golden heavy body - Cadmium Red, Titanium 
          White and Carbon Black (Lamp Black will also work)

·         Typewriter eraser

·         White vinyl eraser

·         Pencils, 4H, 2H, HB, 2B, 4B

·         Hot-press illustration board 10” x 12”

·         Princeton Brush Pack (9140)

·         Plastic paint trays, any will do - (I use a deviled egg tray)

·         Empty water container (I use an empty plastic coffee container)

·         Spray bottle or spritzer

·         Scrap paper or index cards (Index cards are the better choice between the two  options)

Acrylic Workshop Additional Items
These items are optional. Bring them if you have them, but there is no need to purchase them.

·       Toothbrush

·       Blending stump or cotton swabs

·       Hair dryer (to speed up paint drying times)

·       Micron technical pens

        Kneaded eraser