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			Youth Academy Saturday Class (ages 8 and up) November 21, 2009 (9 AM - 12 PM) — Saturday classes at Scottsdale Artists' School Youth Academy provide innovative visual-arts education to children and teens who want to be creative in their free time. Scottsdale professional artists, provide hands-on instruction in drawing and painting techniques to beginners while advanced students work independently with instructor guidance. Young artists, ages 8 & up can expect to have their artistic sensibilities valued and encouraged in exciting ways. Class size is limited.  Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383830/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Carrie Curran Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $40 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			DeMystifying Color November 21, 2009 (1 PM - 4 PM) — Lure viewers closer with colors that set the mood you intend. Learn to mix any color. Paint lush, natural greens and transparent shadows. Achieve color unity. Contrast transparent & opaque pigments. Design color schemes easily. Replace boring, muddy colors with beautiful luminous colors. Charts, demonstrations, hands-on exercises, answers to all questions, and clear handouts make this class an enlightening and helpful experience. Empower yourself with an understanding of color. Banish muddy colors from your work. I'll provide watercolors or acrylics for your use in class. Information also applies to oil and pastel. Supplies included. You may bring your palette for my suggestions & evaluation. Class limit, 6.  Website: http://www.annbell.net/DemystifyingColor.htm				Location: Houston, TX Instructor: Ann Bell Cost: $75 Email: Ann Bell Phone: 281-330-3827

			Wet & Wild! Painting Vibrant Water Scenes November 30 - December 4, 2009 (9 AM - 4 PM) — Learn how to make water look wet, reflective and splashy! Choosing oil, watercolor or acrylic as your primary medium, study water in its various forms: from a cascading waterfall to a babbling brook to glassy reflection. Painting water that looks wet requires some basic knowledge of the dynamics of how water moves and how objects are reflected in its shiny surface. Techniques will be demonstrated to address the various puzzles the artist is faced with when painting this stunning, fascinating - and yes, confusing - subject! Julie will provide photos for class use or you are welcome to use your own reference material. There will be demos in all three mediums, critique and lots of painting time.  Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33373334/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Julie Gilbert Pollard Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $585.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Youth Academy Saturday Class (ages 8 and up) December 5, 2009 (9 AM - 12 PM) — Saturday classes at Scottsdale Artists' School Youth Academy provide innovative visual-arts education to children and teens who want to be creative in their free time. Scottsdale professional artists, provide hands-on instruction in drawing and painting techniques to beginners while advanced students work independently with instructor guidance. Young artists, ages 8 & up can expect to have their artistic sensibilities valued and encouraged in exciting ways. Class size is limited.  Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383831/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Carrie Curran Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $40 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Community Open Studio Night November 2 - December 9, 2009 - no session Nov 25 (Wednesdays, 6pm-8:30pm) — Open Studios provide time exclusively for Peninsula School of Art Members to work in our well-appointed art studios, and to use specialized equipment you might not have at home. Create your finest works or just play, and have a fun and productive time in the studio with other people making art. With advance registration you may use the jewelry/metals room, traditional darkroom, etching press, or Hollander paper beater. You need to be competent with the equipment you plan to use, as there is no formal instruction provided. There is no need to call ahead for Community Clay or Painting and Drawing studios, just drop in during the hours posted. Artists from all disciplines can work side-by-side and spontaneous collaborations may occur!  Website: http://www.peninsulaartschool.com				Location: Fish Creek, WI Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Members: $12 per evening Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Open Studios November 2 - December 9, 2009 - no session Nov 25 (9am to 5pm and Wed evenings, 6pm - 8:30pm) — Open Studios provide time exclusively for Peninsula School of Art Members to work in our well-appointed art studios, and to use specialized equipment you might not have at home. Create your finest works or just play, and have a fun and productive time in the studio with other people making art. With advance registration you may use the jewelry/metals room, traditional darkroom, etching press, or Hollander paper beater. You need to be competent with the equipment you plan to use, as there is no formal instruction provided. There is no need to call ahead for Community Clay or Painting and Drawing studios, just drop in during the hours posted. Artists from all disciplines can work side-by-side and spontaneous collaborations may occur!  Website: http://www.peninsulaartschool.com				Location: Fish Creek, WI Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Members: $15/day or $75/week Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Making Waves Painting Workshop December 12-13, 2009 (10:00 - 5:00) — At this workshop you will learn how to understand wave action and gain the knowledge and confidence to tackle this type of subject. No more guess work when standing in front of the ever moving ocean!  Website: http://www.davidlussiergallery.com				Location: Woodstock, CT Instructor: David Lussier Sponsor: David Lussier Workshops Cost: $225 Email: Pamela Simpson Lussier Phone: 860-928-7121

			4 Day St Lucia, Caribbean Plein Air Painting January 6-9, 2010 (10:00 AM - 4:30 PM) — Problem solving 'on your feet' en plein air painting. Oil/Acrylic painting workshop. Ever wondered why your finished paintings don't look much like what you had in mind when you started? Demonstrations capturing light patterns using grisalle and composition will be emphasized. Painting in Rodney Bay & surrounding areas. The workshop is very relaxed & accommodations suggestions are on website. This is out 8th year instructing workshops in St. Lucia -it's Simply Beautiful!  Website: http://artworkshops.homestead.com/stlucia.html				Location: Rodney Bay, St Lucia Instructor: J.R. Baldini, IPAP Sponsor: Baldini Painting Holidays Cost: $475.00 workshop only Email: J.R. Baldini Phone: 1 800 393-7270 studio hours EST

			3 Day St Lucia, Caribbean Plein Air Painting January 6-8, 2010 (10:00 AM - 4:30 PM) — Problem solving 'on your feet' en plein air painting. Oil/Acrylic painting workshop. Ever wondered why your finished paintings don't look much like what you had in mind when you started? Demonstrations capturing light patterns using grisalle and composition will be emphasized. Painting in Rodney Bay & surrounding areas. The workshop is very relaxed & accommodations suggestions are on website. This is out 8th year instructing workshops in St. Lucia -it's Simply Beautiful!  Website: http://artworkshops.homestead.com/stlucia.html				Location: Rodney Bay, St Lucia Instructor: J.R. Baldini, IPAP Sponsor: Baldini Painting Holidays Cost: $400.00 workshop only Email: J.R. Baldini Phone: 1 800 393-7270 studio hours EST

			2 Day St Lucia, Caribbean Plein Air Painting January 6-7, 2010 (10:00 AM - 4:30 PM) — Problem solving 'on your feet' en plein air painting. Oil/Acrylic painting workshop. Ever wondered why your finished paintings don't look much like what you had in mind when you started? Demonstrations capturing light patterns using grisalle and composition will be emphasized. Painting in Rodney Bay & surrounding areas. The workshop is very relaxed & accommodations suggestions are on website. This is out 8th year instructing workshops in St. Lucia -it's Simply Beautiful!  Website: http://artworkshops.homestead.com/stlucia.html				Location: Rodney Bay, St Lucia Instructor: J.R. Baldini, IPAP Sponsor: Baldini Painting Holidays Cost: $300.00 workshop only Email: J.R. Baldini Phone: 1 800 393-7270 studio hours EST

			Youth Academy Saturday Class (ages 8 and up) January 9, 2010 (9 AM - 12 PM) — Saturday classes at Scottsdale Artists' School Youth Academy provide innovative visual-arts education to children and teens who want to be creative in their free time. Scottsdale professional artists, provide hands-on instruction in drawing and painting techniques to beginners while advanced students work independently with instructor guidance. Young artists, ages 8 & up can expect to have their artistic sensibilities valued and encouraged in exciting ways. Class size is limited.  Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383832/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Carrie Curran Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $40 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Painting with Bravura in Acrylics: Color, Composition, and Creativity January 11-15, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — Explore the magic of acrylics while painting a variety of subject matter using a variety of different techniques. Beginning transparently on paper, we'll work our way up to painting opaquely on canvas. As we journey, we'll have adventurous discoveries with intriguing textures, creating personal symbols, and exploring color harmonies. We'll layer transparent washes for subtlety, and we'll use saturated flat color for drama. We'll experiment one day with painting on colored gesso for unexpected and surprising results. Spontaneous starts with realistic finishes will enhance your understanding of the versatility of acrylics. There will be demonstrations, personal attention, and class critiques. Please bring one painting that represents your current style and subject matter. Participants must have some experience with painting and drawing before taking this workshop.  Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33373433/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Betsy Dillard Stroud Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $585.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Principles of Painting January 11-15, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — This workshop is an intense five days of inspiration, hard work and productive learning. The main principles Moore covers are design, color, composition, and edges. Beginning with slide lectures in the morning, he isolates each element with the help of computer technology and focuses on a different principle each day. Lectures are followed by painting exercises and/or demonstrations of the principles being taught. Students are encouraged to apply lessons to subject matter of their choice, whether landscapes, still life, or figure. Exercises are geared toward learning the principles, not toward producing a finished painting.  Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33373436/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Robert Moore Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $635.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			How to Plan a Painting: A Design Boot Camp January 13 - March 3, 2010 (Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 PM) — Robert Henri said "a good painting is a remarkable feat of organization". Get ready to explore the first and foremost demand of picture making - good design. Composition is not being able to fit your subject matter on the canvas. Good composition is creating a beautiful and dynamic visual statement through the adaptation of an intentional plan - a coordination of parts to produce a harmonious whole. Intent and purpose trumps all particulars in the planning of a painting. The artist will go on an exploration of all the elements of picture making: proportion, dominance, subordination, movement, creating emphasis, and space. We will exploit the elements of art: value, line, texture, shape and color in our search for a unity of effect.  Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383437/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Susan and Doug Diehl Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $360.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Absolute Beginners January 16, 17 & 30, 31, 2010 (10:30 am - 3:30 pm) — This two-weekend workshop with award winning artist Gil Dellinger is designed to teach the fundamentals of painting. Using arcylics, you will learn set-up and use of materials, how materials work, paint mixing, explore tints and shades, and the fundamentals of design. Don't miss out on this very popular workshop! Limited to 12 students.  Website: http://www.KnowltonGallery.com				Location: Lodi, CA Instructor: Gil Dellinger Sponsor: Knowlton Gallery Cost: $350.00 Email: Robin Knowlton Phone: 209-368-5123

			Youth Academy Saturday Class (ages 8 and up) January 23, 2010 (9 AM - 12 PM) — Saturday classes at Scottsdale Artists' School Youth Academy provide innovative visual-arts education to children and teens who want to be creative in their free time. Scottsdale professional artists, provide hands-on instruction in drawing and painting techniques to beginners while advanced students work independently with instructor guidance. Young artists, ages 8 & up can expect to have their artistic sensibilities valued and encouraged in exciting ways. Class size is limited.  Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383833/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Carrie Curran Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $40 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing January 24-29, 2010 — This class that introduces you to new and experimental ways of painting with water based acrylics. Be ready to try one thing after another as we layer and use acrylic paint in various manners from transparent to translucent to opaque! Emphasis will be achieving line, depth and texture in your work using techniques of: resists, lifting staining, printing, scraping, collage, gold leaf, heavy gel medium and gesso. The focus of the workshop is abstract; however, combining abstract with realistic elements is an option. Students will be working on different hot press plate surface papers. Each day will include several demos and time for the student to work. Color mixing and basic design elements will be presented through demonstration and visual aids.  Website: http://www.lanagrow.com/				Location: Madeira Beach, FL Instructor: Lana L. Grow Email: Susan Hess

			A Brush with Surf and Sun January 24-30, 2010 (9am-9pm) — This plein air workshop, St. Petersburg, FL, is instructed by award-winning artist Karen Halpern, noted Michigan artist, prior Art Instructor at Indiana State University, recognized for workshops across the U.S., who provides tools and techniques that enhance your paintings from the first day. A masterful teacher, she stacks her workshops with invaluable tools for "success", sending students home with a wealth of information and enhanced skills. Halpern, focuses on color, composition, techniques, and the art elements, working to develop your "individual style". Creating a supportive, relaxed environment, laced with humor and personalized guidance, she'll enrich your experience with slide presentations, demonstration, critiques, and studio sessions. Join this Painters' Holiday!  Website: http://www.karenhalpern.net				Location: St. Petersburg/Treasure Island FL, FL Instructor: Karen Halpern Sponsor: Art Interior Systems, LLC Cost: Workshop fee:$667 Rm:$110 per nite single, $55 double Email: Karen Halpern Phone: 248-851-8215

			Painting Animals and Landscape January 25-29, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — Working from photographs of wildlife and birds, students will focus on improving their drawing, color, value and edges in painting. Wade will demonstrate and explain every aspect of his method, and painting style. There will be lots of group instruction during the demonstrations, and individual instruction as requested. The workshop will create a relaxed atmosphere with emphasis on the fun of painting. Students are encouraged to bring their own photos or other reference material (wildlife, birds, and domestic fowl), and the instructor will have many photos to choose from as well. Students will paint indoors; from photographs. Oil painting (acrylics, pastel and drawing accepted).  Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33373532/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Dave Wade Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $535.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Plein Aire Painting in Gold Canyon, Arizona January 25-29, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — This landscape class will emphasize working from life and painting on location. After meeting the first day at Scottsdale Artists' School, the class will be based out of Gold Canyon, Arizona, which will allow for closer proximity to painting locations. We will cover the process of gathering essential information and editing in the field. The importance of how you start the painting will be stressed since a correct start makes the entire process less difficult. We'll also cover the importance of a solid foundation in design, drawing, values and color. Please come prepared with the supplies to do at least two paintings a day. Individual attention, demos, and some laughter are included! Portable easel and transportation required. Oil Painting (acrylic and pastel accepted).  Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33373531/Registration.aspx				Location: Gold Canyon, AZ Instructor: Dan Young Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $660.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Learning to Paint What You See January 25-29, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — This week of intensive study is aimed at helping the artist to see first then learn to translate the subject into the medium of paint. Seeing the end, knowing what you are after and how, will determine the way you travel there. Making a clear statement and defining your intentions comes from a solid foundation of the basic vocabulary of painting. How the principles of light work to create value and color relationships, edges, gradations and three-dimensional forms are some areas of study where we will work hard. Once the artist has a grasp of the foundational aspects of painting, they will find a freedom that allows for a clear communication and an open path to creating. Oil Painting (acrylic accepted).  Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33373530/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Dan Robinson Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $535.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Figure Painting (Undraped and draped models) January 27 - March 31, 2010 (Wednesdays, 6:45-9:15pm) — Explore a variety of approaches to painting the human figure. Emphasis is placed on developing compositional skills as well as recording color, light and proportional relationships with sensitivity. Students work in oil or acrylic from draped and undraped models in poses of varying lengths. Beginning and experienced painters are welcome. (Previous drawing experience required).  Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Jeff Schwartz Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $295; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Painting the Colors of St Lucia January 27 - February 3, 2010 (sessions daily) — Put life into your landscapes. Students will use the 'alla prima' method to capture and interpret a moment in time. You will learn the importance of observation (rather than use formulas and recipes) to paint what you actually see. Through instruction, demonstration, and critique, this workshop explores composition and design, value and color harmony, and brushwork and edges. Any medium is welcome! Demonstrations will be directed at oil painters, but concepts and principles will apply to all media. Whether you are a novice just learning to mix color, or a professional needing advanced problem solving, Lori's individualized instruction will address needs at your level and push you to the next step in your personal development.  Website: http://www.toscanaamericana.com/lputnamstlucia.html				Location: Vieux Fort, St Lucia Instructor: Lori Putnam Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: From US$2049.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Acrylic Painting Techniques and Applications January 27 - April 7, 2010; no class March 10 (Wednesdays, 6:30-9pm) — Unique qualities and techniques associated with acrylic painting are the focus of this course. Acrylic paint has gone through a remarkable transformation over the past 20 years. Due to unprecedented research by artists and paint manufacturers, the new acrylic paints and mediums are more diverse in their applications, easier to use, and safer than other paints. Acrylic is an extremely flexible and varied material that can range from washes to glazes to the thickest of impasto. Our discussions include: paint properties, application techniques, direct and indirect painting processes, color mixing, mark-making, glazing and scumbling, and the use of painting mediums and varnishes. A personal approach to subject matter, materials and techniques is encouraged. (Previous drawing experience required).  Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Peter Brown Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $295; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			2D Open Studio with Instructor, 9 Sessions February 2 - March 30, 2010 (Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm) — Come to 3, 6 or 9 sessions and work independently on your 2D work – painting, drawing, and design in an energetic studio environment. This studio provides the time required to focus on developing your ideas, to work on portfolio pieces, or collaborate and interact with other artists about your work in progress. The instructor provides critical feedback on individuals' projects, and also offers advice on techniques and application of various materials participants are using.  Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Peter Rampson Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $265; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			2D Open Studio with Instructor, 3 Sessions February 2-16, 2010 (Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm) — Come to 3, 6 or 9 sessions and work independently on your 2D work – painting, drawing, and design in an energetic studio environment. This studio provides the time required to focus on developing your ideas, to work on portfolio pieces, or collaborate and interact with other artists about your work in progress. The instructor provides critical feedback on individuals' projects, and also offers advice on techniques and application of various materials participants are using.  Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Peter Rampson Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $95; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Painting en Plein Air in Key West February 6-13, 2010 (sessions daily) — Your instructor will be Dino Massaroni, an accomplished and award winning landscape and portrait artist. He has conducted and taught painting workshops for over twenty-five years. His work is in private and corporate collections in the United States, Switzerland, and Italy. Alla Prima is Italian meaning, "at the first attempt." You'll learn to achieve successful results and capture the fleeting effects of light quickly and assuredly as Massaroni reveals the secrets of this time-tested method. Through demonstrations and individual instruction, Massaroni will guide participants through a process designed to help obtain greater confidence and pleasure from painting outdoors while improving artistic vision and skill.  Website: http://www.toscanaamericana.com/massaronikeywest.html				Location: Key West, FL Instructor: Dino Massaroni Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: From US$2299.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Youth Academy Saturday Class (ages 8 and up) February 6, 2010 (9 AM - 12 PM) — Saturday classes at Scottsdale Artists' School Youth Academy provide innovative visual-arts education to children and teens who want to be creative in their free time. Scottsdale professional artists, provide hands-on instruction in drawing and painting techniques to beginners while advanced students work independently with instructor guidance. Young artists, ages 8 & up can expect to have their artistic sensibilities valued and encouraged in exciting ways. Class size is limited.  Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383834/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Carrie Curran Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $40 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Tools for Building a Successful Painting with Peggi Kroll-Roberts February 11-14, 2010 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) — Students working in Oil, Acrylic or Watercolor will paint still-life for two days and costumed models for two days to focus on the surface quality of their paintings. Peggi Kroll-Roberts will teach you how to say things in your paintings with the minimum amount of information. Students will work on proportion, drawing, lighting, form and coloration. This will be an intensive but fun workshop.  Website: http://www.KnowltonGallery.com				Location: Lodi, CA Instructor: Peggi Kroll-Roberts Sponsor: Knowlton Gallery Cost: $435.00 Email: Robin Knowlton Phone: 209-368-5123

			Youth Academy Saturday Class (ages 8 and up) February 20, 2010 (9 AM - 12 PM) — Saturday classes at Scottsdale Artists' School Youth Academy provide innovative visual-arts education to children and teens who want to be creative in their free time. Scottsdale professional artists, provide hands-on instruction in drawing and painting techniques to beginners while advanced students work independently with instructor guidance. Young artists, ages 8 & up can expect to have their artistic sensibilities valued and encouraged in exciting ways. Class size is limited.  Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383835/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Carrie Curran Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $40 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Carrie Burns Brown Lecture & Demonstration February 21, 2010 (1:30-3:30pm) — Carrie Burns Brown, N.W.S., has studied art extensively and has painted, exhibited and conducted classes for forty years. She has taught at Springmaid Beach since 1985. Carrie's innovative ways have prompted inclusion of her work in publications; and she presently has a DVD, "Watermedia Collage".  Website: http://www.fallbrookschoolofthearts.org				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Carrie Burns Brown Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $25.00, or Free to Workshop participants Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Color Emphasis/Acrylic/Collage Workshop with Carrie Burns Brown February 22-26, 2010 (9:30am-4:30pm) — This complete 5 day workshop is a must for all watercolor/acrylic collage artists. Work with nationally recognized artist Carrie Burns Brown to create your own masterpieces. Inspired by the forms, patterns, shapes, color and textures found in nature you will express your own creativity through collage. The first two days of the workshop will focus on color and design using fluid acrylic paint as a multi-layered, transparent opaque water medium which can be applied to canvas or paper. Emphasis will shift to collage and the interaction of collage with acrylic paint. There will be an introduction to collage transfers and collage techniques tailored to the development of the students.  Website: http://www.fallbrookschoolofthearts.org				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Carrie Burns Brown Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $550.00 not including materials Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Plein Aire Painting in Tucson, Arizona February 22-26, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — This workshop will be held in several different locations in Tucson. The focus of the class will be mixing color with a limited palette and seeing color in terms of warm and cool temperatures. Students will also study composition and technique, learning to see the subject in large shapes with simple values, and applying the paint or pastel to get the desired effect. Subjects will vary from pure landscape to architecture of old Adobe street scenes and churches. Two demonstrations are given each day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Students should expect to drive 15-30 minutes to the various plein aire sites. Portable easel and transportation are required. Oil painting (pastel and acrylic accepted).  Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33373732/Registration.aspx				Location: Tucson, AZ Instructor: Phillip Starke Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $585.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			2D Open Studio with Instructor, 3 Sessions February 23 - March 9, 2010 (Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm) — Come to 3, 6 or 9 sessions and work independently on your 2D work – painting, drawing, and design in an energetic studio environment. This studio provides the time required to focus on developing your ideas, to work on portfolio pieces, or collaborate and interact with other artists about your work in progress. The instructor provides critical feedback on individuals' projects, and also offers advice on techniques and application of various materials participants are using.  Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Peter Rampson Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $95; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Powercolor-Color Theory & Practice February 25, 2010 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm) — Colorist Caroline Jasper, author of the book Powercolor - Master Color Concepts for All Media, will take you way beyond basics! The more you know about color, the more powerful your use of it. Say good-bye to muddy color. Bridge the gap between wheel color and real color. From color mixing management to advanced color relationships, master concepts applicable to any medium/subject. Get the inside scoop on what's in the tube. Complete value/temperature/intensity color theory studies for dynamic impact. Come away inspired with greater knowledge of color and a broad repertoire of effective color strategies. Materials are provided. Just bring a color wheel and up to six colors in any medium. Discount info, details at www.theartcolony.us. Artist's website: www.carolinejasper.com.  Website: http://www.theartcolony.us				Location: Palm Desert, CA Instructor: Caroline Jasper Sponsor: The Art Colony Cost: $150 Email: Mark Weiner Phone: 1-800-765-2583

			Sarasota/Longboat Key - Plein Air February 27-28, 2010 (10:00 am - 4:30 pm) — Each day starts with a morning demonstration focusing on bold composition with underpainting. Learn to make quick decisions and simplify for the most impact. We will discuss color relationships, detail, form and edges. Put the brakes on and learn to 'bake the cake' before you apply the frosting (accents) Supervised painting until 4:30 pm each day. This workshop is focused on making you a faster and better painter, capturing the essence of the landscape.  Website: http://artworkshops.homestead.com/florida.html				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: J.R. Baldini Sponsor: Baldini Painting Holidays Cost: $275.00 Email: J.R. Baldini Phone: 1 800 393-7270 9-5 EST

			Powercolor Painting March 1-3, 2010 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) — Empower your palette and awaken the power of color in your painting. Painting on red canvas, you will learn to use light, to manipulate color value, color theory and develop illusion for dynamic depth. You'll work on new paintings every day and go home with a head full of master color concepts. Oils preferred, but other painting media acceptable. www.carolinejasper.com  Website: http://www.psmuseum.org/councils/workshops.php				Location: Palm Springs, CA Instructor: Caroline Jasper Sponsor: Artists Council, Palm Springs Art Museum Cost: $325 AC members, $375 nonmembers Email: Gary Paterson Phone: 760.322.4850

			A Color Workshop for Artists: 5 Things All Artists and Designers Need to Know March 8-11, 2010 (9 am - 3 pm) — Color is one of the most perplexing aspects of the visual arts. How does an artist or designer make sense of such complex information, and then actually use it? By using straightforward language, easily understood illustrations, and hands-on exercises, this workshop explains the logic behind the theory and how it can be directly applied in making artwork. The advantages and disadvantages of each of the applications are discussed at length, so that students end up with a solid knowledge base that provides viable color options. Most supplies are included. This course is hands-on, low tech and lots of fun.  Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Peter Brown Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $365 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Youth Academy Spring Break (ages 7 - 10) March 8-12, 2010 (9 AM - 3 PM) — During the spring art break, 7-10 year-olds will focus on drawing their favorite people and pets. Kids will develop their drawing skills and also use watercolor, acrylics, clay and color pencil.  Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383734/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Carrie Curran Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $265 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Trompe l'Oeil Painting (Super-Realism) and Scientific Painting March 8-12, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — In this workshop, Hodge will present various ideas and tricks for lighting, shadows and styles used to obtain extremely realistic qualities in a painting or drawing. Students will have the option to create a super-realistic painting, sometimes called "trompe l'oeil" (French for "fool the eye") or a scientific painting. Students who do trompe l’oeil will paint several flat objects, such as family mementos, old photographs, envelopes with interesting stamps, jewelry, leaves, keys or feathers. Students creating a scientific illustration may work on flowers, insects, seashells, Native American pottery or a medical subject. Students may work with any media in which they are comfortable, including oil, alkyd, acrylic or watercolor. Hodge will introduce and demonstrate gouache, colored pencil and silverpoint.  Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33373833/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Gerald Hodge Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $585.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Everything About Color: Concepts, Perception and Usage March 10-12, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — In this class, students will explore color theory and color mixing. Learn about individual pigments, their place on the pallet, and paint transparency and opacity. The workshop will emphasize identifying the value, intensity and temperature of color. Other topics include color perspective, concepts for creating the illusion of space, mixing techniques, the illusion of transparency, and mediums, including glazes, that create color effects. Most of the day will be spent seated at tables, in a hands-on learning experience mixing hypothetical color combinations and ranges. The goal of this workshop is the study of a practical way of developing and thinking about discovery and invention in color mixing. Students will acquire concepts that eventually, through use, will become fluid and subconscious.  Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383730/Registration.aspx				Location: Cave Creek, AZ Instructor: Susan and Doug Diehl Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $350.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Plein Air Painting Workshop with John S. Houser March 14-20, 2010 — The work of nationally known painter and sculptor, John S. Houser, is featured in a recent PBS documentary, major publications and museum collections. He is a passionate, popular teacher of plein air painting (oil and acrylic), who saturates his students with enthusiasm, basic principles, color, freedom and humorous stories from his adventurous past. San Miguel is an artist's colony with many Americans and Europeans living and studying there. It's a fun town, colorful, musical, full of painting and shopping opportunities as well as outstanding restaurants. The weather, at this time of year, is perfect. We will be housed in a lovely hotel with heated pool and tropical shrubbery, close to the art institute and a few blocks from the cathedral and town square.  Website: http://flyingcolorsart.com				Location: San Miguel, Mexico Instructor: John S. Houser Sponsor: Flying Colors Art Workshops Cost: $1,695 painter; $1,495 non-painter Email: Johanna Morrell Phone: 858-518-0949

			Robert Burridge Lecture & Demo March 14, 2010 (1:30-3:30pm) — Paint modern, loose abstract florals that sell like crazy. Learn the secrets of Monet and others as you turn those colorful messes into hot, beautiful little gems. These are Burridge's "daily warmups." In his light-hearted style, Bob will play with wild, juicy colors, and shows how to turn loose starts into little beauties. If you are looking for more fun in your boring floral paintings, this Demo is for you! Burridge's positive, fearless approach inspires everyone to loosen up and paint with endless possibilities. Color combinations and compositions will also be featured. To learn more about Robert please visit www.robertburridge.com  Website: http://www.fallbrookschoolofthearts.org				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Robert Burridge Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $25.00 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Color Confidence March 15-19, 2010 (9:30 - 4:30) — You will learn how to mix the color you want every time. Most of the class time will be spent mixing color and making small studies. Creativity is sometimes chaotic, but color mixing doesn't have to be, it can be a tool to express your creativity and this class will make it just that. This is a class for all painting media. Instructor demonstrations, along with individual instruction and lots of color mixing projects will be used.  Website: http://www.janejonesartist.com				Location: Aberdeen, NC Instructor: Jane Jones Sponsor: Artists League of the Sandhills Cost: $450 members, $550 non-members Email: Melodie McRae Phone: 910.944.3979

			2D Open Studio with Instructor, 3 Sessions March 16-30, 2010 (Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm) — Come to 3, 6 or 9 sessions and work independently on your 2D work – painting, drawing, and design in an energetic studio environment. This studio provides the time required to focus on developing your ideas, to work on portfolio pieces, or collaborate and interact with other artists about your work in progress. The instructor provides critical feedback on individuals' projects, and also offers advice on techniques and application of various materials participants are using.  Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Peter Rampson Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $95; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Creative Exploration March 20-21, 2010 (9 AM-4 PM) — For artists who may be experiencing a creative block, or who want to explore further possibilities for painting or work in any media. In a supportive atmosphere on a beautiful island, with an experienced and thoughtful instructor, have the freedom to step out of the old, and begin to see something new! Delicious lunches and unlimited studio are included, some accommodations available.  Website: http://www.firesignartanddesign.com/TracyKobusWorkshop.htm				Location: Quadra Island BC, Canada Instructor: Tracy Kobus Sponsor: Firesign Studio and B&B Cost: $225 CDN Email: Nanci Cook Phone: 250-285-3390, toll free 877-285-3390

			Acrylic Landscapes March 22-26, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — Understanding the acrylic medium and its demands is the primary focus of this workshop. Hook will emphasize color, composition, atmospheric light and architectural elements. Students will receive individual instruction and critiques in the studio and should complete the workshop with a significant level of confidence working with acrylics. Photography as a visual source for landscape painting is an important part of the class. Photos will be provided.  Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33373934/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: William Hook Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $810.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			WIFAS presents Making a Painting Work with Ned Mueller March 26-28, 2010 — A good painting is a very personal statement by the artist and tells as much about the artist as the painting itself. We will talk about the whole process of putting a painting together, from the first concept, to small idea, value or color studies to a more finished product. Weather permitting students may work outside if they choose as the boat center has a multitude of great painting subjects. The emphasis will not be so much on a finished painting as the process of achieving it. Most paintings are ruined at the start because of little thought and idea of what to paint and how one will do it. We will work on color harmony and the balance of shapes and edges in size, value and color.  Website: http://www.whidbeyislandfas.com				Location: South Whidbey Island, WA Instructor: Ned Mueller Sponsor: Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio Cost: $300 Email: Cary Jurriaans Phone: 360 637-4690 or 206-571-0442

			Plein Aire Landscape Painting, Saguaro Lake Ranch March 29 - April 2, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — This course will deal with the concepts and methods of observing the landscape and capturing it in sketches and field studies, and developing those studies into finished paintings in the studio. Keen observation, accurate drawing, and developing the visual memory will be emphasized. The group will work on location and in the studio. Portable painting equipment and transportation are required. This course is designed for intermediate and advanced painters. Oil Painting (Watercolor and Acrylics accepted). Accommodations will be at the Saguaro Lake Ranch Resort and include: room, board (3 meals daily), paid directly to the Resort. Contact: saguarolakeranch@gmail.com or check out the website: www.saguarolakeranch.com  Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383030/Registration.aspx				Location: Saguaro Lake, AZ Instructor: Donald Demers Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $685.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing March 29 - April 2, 2010 — Expand your creative limits, as you learn new and experimental ways of expressing yourself with water based acrylic paints and experimental techniques. Emphasis will be on acrylic layering and using paint as a transparent, translucent and opaque water medium. There will be continual demonstrations on how to achieve line, depth and texture in your work. Finishing techniques will be introduced and demonstrated. I want to inspire confidence and leave you fired up and excited to paint. My work has been featured in publications such as: Splash 8, The Society of Layerists in Multi Media, Creative Composition and Design, and most recently American Artists spring 08 issue.  Website: http://www.lanagrow.com/				Location: Fernandina Beach, FL Instructor: Lana L. Grow Sponsor: Mikolean Morgan Longacre Email: Sandra Phone: (904) 415-3900

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing April 11-16, 2010 — This class that introduces you to new and experimental ways of painting with water based acrylics. Be ready to try one thing after another as we layer and use acrylic paint in various manners from transparent to translucent to opaque! Emphasis will be achieving line, depth and texture in your work using techniques of: resists, lifting staining, printing, scraping, collage, gold leaf, heavy gel medium and gesso. The focus of the workshop is abstract; however, combining abstract with realistic elements is an option. Students will be working on different hot press plate surface papers. Each day will include several demos and time for the student to work. Color mixing and basic design elements will be presented through demonstration and visual aids.  Website: http://www.lanagrow.com/				Location: Asheville, NC Instructor: Lana L. Grow Sponsor: Kanuga Watercolor Workshops Email: Robbie Laird Phone: 530-259-2100

			Seven Steps to Successful Painting with Brian Simons April 12-16, 2010 (9 AM-4 PM) — An Inspirational, Informative and Fun workshop that places great emphasis on helping the painter to "get out of the way" thus allowing the painting to happen. A fantastic venue where one can immerse oneself for 5 full days! Take the plunge! Delicious lunches, semi-private instruction, unlimited studio time included.  Website: http://www.firesignartanddesign.com/Brian%20Simons%20Workshop.htm				Location: Quadra Island BC, Canada Instructor: Brian Simons Sponsor: Firesign Studio and B&B Cost: $595 CDN Email: Nanci Cook Phone: 250-285-3390, toll free 877-285-3390

			Five Day Plein Air Intensive with Bob Phinney and Catherine Gill April 12-16, 2010 (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM) — This workshop is designed for plein aire landscape painters who have been overwhelmed by landscape. Catherine and Bob will introduce strategies to make the process simpler and more successful. Some instruction will be in the studio and some will occur at various locations in beautiful Fallbrook, CA. Learn to interpret the landscape on location. Bob will demonstrate how seeing shape and pattern in the landscape can help you synthesize your own unique approach to painting. Catherine will introduce the qualities of color and atmosphere that will enable you to paint successful, simple and exciting paintings on location. Catherine and Bob will demonstrate in watercolor, oil and mixed media watercolor and time for critique will be given. See website for materials list.  Website: http://www.fallbrookschoolofthearts.org				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Bob Phinney and Catherine Gill Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $675 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Plein Air Tuscany April 14-21, 2010 (sessions daily) — There is a simple way of painting a landscape from life, instead of being overwhelmed by all that nature throws at you, it is possible to extract the essentials, with a limited palette and create an impression of a scene in only one hour. Keeping the painting fresh and full of life…use color and capture even common and everyday sites in a wonderfully evocative manner. During the course of the week Rob will demonstrate as well as give individual attention to all participants. For all levels of painters, taught in English.  Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/robijbemapleinair.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Rob Ijbema Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: fall-inclusive from US$2649.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Paint Still Life and Interior Scenes in the Studio April 17-19, 2010 (9am - 4pm) — Unleash your creativity with this inspiring painting vacation in the beautiful coastal town of Santa Barbara. We'll meet in our spacious studio with spectacular views of the beach and paint from still life, interior scapes and the memories that you bring. You'll practice seeing in a new way by translating what is before your eyes into shapes and colors with paint. You'll learn about composition, color and concept while revealing your painting voice. There will be a tour of Kathleen's studio, demonstrations and lots of individual instruction. If you like traveling light, ask about the option of renting the tools you need to create your masterpieces. Then we'll help you package your paintings and ship them to your home.  Website: http://www.elsey.com				Location: Santa Barbara, CA Instructor: Kathleen Elsey Sponsor: Kathleen Elsey Brush with Life Workshops Cost: $350 Email: Kathleen Elsey Phone: 805 452-7717

			Painting en Plein-Air in Tuscany & Umbria April 21-28, 2010 (sessions daily) — Enjoy the romantic scenery of Cortona Italy while learning to capture what you see and feel in your plein-air paintings. John will share with you his years of experience painting en Plein-Air. Learn to be more aware of the large shapes, values, color temperature and brushwork that give your painting that wonderful spontaneous quality. Daily agenda: The day will typically start with a short demo and discussion by John showing the basic block-in methods. We will discuss such topics as the use of the viewfinder and how to look for the large shapes and values. Questions will be welcome as the painting progresses.  Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/jsprycepleinair.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: John Stuart Pryce Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2649.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Color Confidence April 22-26, 2010 (9:00 - 4:00) — Learn to mix the exact color you want every time! Color theory will be covered, but most of the class will be spent mixing color and making small studies. In this class color theory will come alive as color expression. Creativity is sometimes chaotic, but color mixing doesn't have to be, it can be a tool to express your creativity and this class will make it just that. This is a class for all painting media. Instructor demonstrations, along with individual instruction and lots of color mixing projects will be used.  Website: http://www.sarahcarystudio.com/index.htm				Location: Royston, GA Instructor: Jane Jones Sponsor: Sarah Cary Art Studio Cost: tba Email: Sarah Cary Phone: (706) 245-0720

			Paint the Color of Spring in Santa Barbara April 24-26, 2010 (9 am-4 pm) — Be bright and bold while painting the historical missions, mountains and flower gardens of the coastal town of Santa Barbara. You will learn to see the landscape with a greater awareness and practice transferring that vision into shapes and colors on canvas. Work the paint thick and wet while studying composition, simplification, light, color and value. Kathleen will demonstrate how she begins a painting and talk through the process as she applies paint to the canvas. There will be a tour of Kathleen's studio, a slide show describing the development of her paintings, demonstrations supplemented with handouts and lots of individual instruction at the easel. Come prepared to paint the town and have a lot of fun doing it.  Website: http://www.elsey.com				Location: Santa Barbara, CA Instructor: Kathleen Elsey Sponsor: Kathleen Elsey Brush with Life Workshops Cost: $325 Email: Kathleen Elsey Phone: 805 452-7717

			"Painting The Drama of Wildlife in Acrylic" with Terry Isaac April 27-29, 2010 (9:30am-4:30pm) — Allow Terry Isaac to aid you in bringing your artwork to life. Terry will provide you with the tools to be able to identify and capture detail in your paintings. Terry will demonstrate using acrylics but he encourages students to bring whatever medium they prefer as his techniques and advice can be of use in any medium. Terry will talk about how to take a painting from conception to completion. His workshop consists of a mixture of lectures, demonstrations and hands on teaching. He always includes a student critique session where students bring finished pieces for him to look at. As an experienced art show judge he is able to provide students with ideas on how to improve each piece. In the workshop Terry would like students to work on an individual project where they develop a painting from their own reference material with Terry on hand to help them with design and composition. His demos are always based on student directed "problem areas".  Website: http://www.fallbrookschoolofthearts.org				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Terry Isaac Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $395.00 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Getting Lost in the Fairy Tale: The Art of Still Life Storytelling May 4-6, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — In this mini-workshop, we take the time to capture the magic of the fairy tale. We will be using found objects, toys, books, flowers, string, butterflies, photographs and anything that makes your heart sing to create a still life painting or paintings that tells the story of our dreams and lives. Students may work from still life arranged by the teacher or create their own personal story. We will discuss Victorian flower symbolism, magical thinking, dream interpretation, and contemporary design. Included in the class the teacher will make one on one time for each student, focus on color mixtures, and creating realistic effects with light and shadow, a focus on using photography, and fine tuning edges.  Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383231/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Suzanne Falk Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $350.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			2 Day Niagara Falls, Ontario May 8-9, 2010 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) — Would you like to *Achieve drama in your composition? *Simplify chaos on location? *Achieve balance in your Painting? *Learn the value of underpainting? *Stop overworking your paintings? Plein air painting is a different experience than studio painting. The environment engages all the senses to record the essence of what's before you. You learn to work much more quickly to engage the changing light and most often you work alla prima. Paint at the base of Niagara Falls and experience the Majestic Power! See videos and demos on website. Plenty for families to do in the area. All levels welcome.  Website: http://artworkshops.homestead.com/niagara.html				Location: Niagara Falls, Canada Instructor: J.R. Baldini, IPAP Director Sponsor: Baldini Painting Holidays Cost: $275.00 workshop only Email: J.R. Baldini Phone: 1 800 393-7270 studio hours EST

			Plein Air Painting in the Cinque Terre & Italian Riviera May 11-18, 2010 (sessions daily) — Study with Carolyn and capture the adventures of plein air painting colorful landscapes in the beautiful and picturesque Cinque Terre, Italy. Discover how painting from life helps us to see and observe the affects of light and atmosphere. Learn how to simplify your subject while painting more quickly and accurately, with special attention placed on learning to see masses, as opposed to line, and form, rather than detail. The entire painting process will be covered along with daily demonstrations in oil. Carolyn will work individually with each student at their easel and guide them at their own level.  Website: http://www.toscanaamericana.com/clewisriviera2010.html				Location: Portofino, Cinque Terre, Italy Instructor: Carolyn Lewis Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: From US$2499.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Paint Italy May 22-29, 2010 (Full week) — Have a magical time painting in Italy with noted instructor Pat Fiorello. All mediums and levels welcome. In 2010, Pat will be leading a painting workshop/retreat in Tuscany at a 12th century monastery recently restored to first class lodging near Siena in May and also again in the fall at beautiful Lake Garda. See www.patfiorello.com for more information.  Website: http://www.patfiorello.com				Location: Tuscany, Italy Instructor: Pat Fiorello Sponsor: Fiorello Art & Design, LLC Cost: $2495, discount for deposits made by 12/31/09 Email: Pat Fiorello Phone: 404-531-4160

			Finding the Essence Within May 23 - June 2, 2010 — Paint, sketch, explore and relax in the heart of the beautiful Dordogne region of Southwest France. Susan Adams is an exceptional teacher. Her strength lies in her ability to inspire her students to excellence and experience joy in the process. All levels welcome, however, previous painting experience is advised. Watercolor will be the predominant medium, but oils and acrylics are acceptable. We will work outdoors and inside the studio in a variety of genres, using sights, sounds, smells and textures of the area to inspire our work, whether it is plein air landscapes, still life, sketchbook drawings or abstractions. We will create pieces that combine the magic of the area with our own impression of the spirit within.  Website: http://www.rousset-perigord.org/LPRLibrary/2010/susanadams.shtml				Location: Eymet, France Instructor: Susan Adams Sponsor: S.F. Seminars - Le Petit Rousset Cost: $3100 per person/double occupancy Email: Beverly Held Phone: 415-933-9799

			Exploring Greek Light and Landscape through Painting and Drawing June 2 - 15, 2010 — Thomas Xenakis is offering a painting and drawing workshop in an idyllic setting on the island of Skopelos in the north Aegean. We will first be introduced with a short visit to Athens to see the important sites in the 3,000 year old city. We will venture to Skopelos Island from June 4 - June 13, 2010 to paint and draw and immerse ourselves in Greek landscape and light. The Skopelos Foundation for the Arts will host us in their well equipped studios where the painting and drawing workshops will take place. This is recommended to those dedicated to making images in a fabulous relaxing and stimulating setting.  Website: http://www.skopartfoundation.org				Location: Skopelos, Greece Instructor: Thomas Xenakis Sponsor: The Skopelos Foundation for the Arts Cost: $1,900 Email: Jill Somer Phone: 30 24240 24143

			2 Day Niagara Falls, NY June 5 - 6, 2010 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) — Would you like to *Achieve drama in your composition? *Simplify chaos on location? *Achieve balance in your Painting? *Learn the value of underpainting? *Stop overworking your paintings? Plein air painting is a different experience than studio painting. The environment engages all the senses to record the essence of what's before you. You learn to work much more quickly to engage the changing light and most often you work alla prima. Paint at the brink of Niagara Falls and experience the Majestic Power! See videos and demos on website. Plenty for families to do in the area. All levels welcome.  Website: http://artworkshops.homestead.com/niagarausa.html				Location: Niagara Falls, NY Instructor: J.R. Baldini, IPAP Director Sponsor: Baldini Painting Holidays Cost: $275.00 workshop only Email: J.R. Baldini Phone: 1 800 393-7270 studio hours EST

			The Essence of Art June 5-12, 2010 (sessions daily) — Experience the excitement of unique architecture and scenery around every corner, with sketches and finished renderings. Learn to discover the values of light and dark. Drawing is always the very essence of all our works of art. Find your unique style of rendering and experience the art of good design. To top off the journey, we follow up with watercolor and acrylic field sketches instead of relying on photography. Our goal is to become more comfortable with our drawing and sketching abilities in a wonderful and unforgettable setting.  Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/edieberglessenceofart.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Ms. Edie Bergl Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Capture the Moment - Painting in Spain 2010 June 6 - 18, 2010 (Full days on location) — Plein air painting and professional instruction, exploring landscapes and atmosphere soaked in historical rhythms under the Spanish sun! Inspirational subject matter includes landscape vistas, intimate settings, olive groves, quaint villages, architectural marvels, figures and colour to delight the eye. Come and lose yourself in the joy of "capturing the moment" in sunny Spain! This workshop includes side trips to varied historical locations, fine food and amenities in a spectacular base location in Andalusia - daily instruction, demos, discussion and critique with well known artist/instructor, Richard S. McDiarmid, SFCA, NWWS. (visit: www.richardsmcdiarmid.com) For more information visit: www.flavourofspain.net and contact Travel Concepts (Cindy Horton cindy@trviconcepts.com) phone: 604-986-2262 or 1-888-986-2262  Website: http://www.flavourofspain.net				Location: Malaga, Spain Instructor: Richard S. McDiarmid Sponsor: Travel Concepts Cost: 3890.00 canadian per person twin share Email: Cindy Horton Phone: 604-986-2262

			Donna Zagotta, AWS/NWS Lecture & Demo June 6, 2010 (1:30-3:30pm) — Donna Zagotta is a nationally recognized artist, teacher, and juror. She has accumulated numerous awards including the first place awards in the 2005 Arizona Watercolor Association Exhibition and the 1997 Watercolor West Exhibition, the second place award in the 1999 National Watercolor Society Exhibition, and the Samuel Leitman Award in the 2008 and the Ogden and Mary Pleissner Award in the 2000 American Watercolor Society Exhibitions. She is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Watercolor West, and Midwest Watercolor Society. Her work appears in numerous publications and can be seen on the cover of Watercolor Expressions and The Artist's Magazine. She was selected as Watercolor Magic Yearbook 2001's "Ones to Watch", and was featured in Watermedia Focus magazine as "An Artist Worth Noting". Donna has been teaching classes and workshops since 1990.  Website: http://www.fallbrookschoolofthearts.org				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Donna Zagotta, AWS/NWS Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $25.00, or Free to Workshop participants Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Design Ideas for Maximum Creativity June 7-11, 2010 (9:30am-4:30pm) — The theme of this workshop is: Make your paintings more personal and creative by plugging your subjects into design. Donna will demonstrate and discuss methods and ideas that will help you turn ordinary subjects into creative and imaginative paintings. We will focus on composition, color, and a personal and creative use of the elements and principles of design. All levels are welcome and this workshop is open to all watermedia. Donna will be using watercolor and white gouache in her classroom demonstrations. Students will work from their own reference materials (photos, sketches, etc.) and can bring paintings in progress to work on or begin new paintings in class. Limit 18 students. Visit www.donnazagotta.com to learn more about Donna and her art.  Website: http://www.fallbrookschoolofthearts.org				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Donna Zagotta, AWS/NWS Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $495.00 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Revisiting Sorolla in a Park Setting June 21-25, 2010 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) — Join Peggi Kroll-Roberts in this fun and intensive outdoor figure painting workshop. There will be two models costumed in beautiful dresses, posing in standing and reclining positions. Lighting will vary from dappled to partial shade and sun. The workshop will focus on capturing the volume of the costumes but conveying that there is a figure beneath the costume. Lots of step-by-step demonstrations. Limited to 15.  Website: http://www.KnowltonGallery.com				Location: Lodi, CA Instructor: Peggi Kroll-Roberts Sponsor: Knowlton Gallery Cost: $500.00 Email: Robin Knowlton Phone: 209-368-5123

			How To Create Unique and Meaningful Art June 22-25, 2010 — Escape the ordinary and paint the extraordinary. Because all great paintings begin with a great concept, students first learn how to develop a concept for their own paintings by using an effective method developed by Kathy. The next step is to translate that concept into a working thesis, or artist's statement. Kathy then demonstrates how to use that thesis to create a series of paintings that is uniquely meaningful, technically consistent and masterful. Daily instruction is followed by student engagement in this think - write - paint - share workshop. Kathy teaches with warmth, humor, enthusiasm, and insight. As an experienced teacher and award-winning artist, she is able to help students develop and improve technical skills in painting as well as concept development.  Website: http://www.gibsonhousebb.com/				Location: Haverhill, NH Instructor: Katharine A. Cartwright Sponsor: Gibson House Bed and Breakfast Cost: $275 Email: Susie Klein and Marty Cohen, Innkeepers Phone: (800) 989-2150 or (603) 989-3125

			2 Day Niagara on the Lake June 26-27, 2010 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) — Would you like to *Achieve drama in your composition? *Simplify chaos on location? *Achieve balance in your Painting? *Learn the value of underpainting? *Stop overworking your paintings? Plein air painting is a different experience than studio painting. The environment engages all the senses to record the essence of what's before you. You learn to work much more quickly to engage the changing light and most often you work alla prima. Paint in the prettiest little town in Ontario - Niagara on the Lake. See videos and demos on website. Plenty for families to do in the area. All levels welcome.  Website: http://artworkshops.homestead.com/Niagara_on_the_Lake.html				Location: Niagara on the Lake, Canada Instructor: J.R. Baldini, IPAP Director Sponsor: Baldini Painting Holidays Cost: $275.00 workshop only Email: J.R. Baldini Phone: 1 800 393-7270 studio hours EST

			Powercolor Painting August 2 - 6, 2010 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) — Join the excitement of this critically acclaimed colorist whose oil paintings are recognized for their stunning use of light and shadow. Beginning with a hot-red canvas, the selected colors express the exact moment when light catches her attention, articulating her feelings when she experiences light enriching the most ordinary subjects. Caroline's color communicates and so dramatizes without over-working! Give life to layers of distance in your images by manipulating color-value, lighting and illusion for dynamic depth. Receive advanced and illuminating color instruction with new paintings each day. Note: Oils will be emphasized. However, acrylics are accepted. Concepts apply to any opaque medium. Artist's website: www.carolinejasper.com  Website: http://www.cloudcroftart.com/				Location: Cloudcroft, NM Instructor: Caroline Jasper Sponsor: Cloudcroft Art Workshops, LLC Cost: $595 Email: Jan Rasch Phone: 1-888-682-3601

			Global Artist Kenneth Hari 2009 - 2010 (varies) — "Kenneth Hari is the Greatest artist of the 21st century and is America's best kept secret" a quote from Poet Paul Roche. Kenneth Hari is now Scheduling his Global Workshops, they will be held in beautiful scenic areas as Sedona; Sintra, Portugal; China; Tuscany just to name a few. The Barrons Art Center in Woodbridge N.J. will be Kenneth Hari's the next workshop Sept. 21st - 24th.  Website: http://www.theworldofkennethhari.com				Location: United States, AZ Instructor: Kenneth Hari Sponsor: The World of Kenneth Hari Cost: varies Email: Anthony Bishop Phone: 215-501-7122

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing August 23-27, 2010 — Expand your creative limits, as you learn new and experimental ways of expressing yourself with water based acrylic paints and experimental techniques. Emphasis will be on acrylic layering and using paint as a transparent, translucent and opaque water medium. There will be continual demonstrations on how to achieve line, depth and texture in your work. Finishing techniques will be introduced and demonstrated. I want to inspire confidence and leave you fired up and excited to paint. My work has been featured in publications such as: Splash 8, The Society of Layerists in Multi Media, Creative Composition and Design, and most recently American Artists spring 08 issue.  Website: http://www.lanagrow.com/				Location: White Bear, MN Instructor: Lana L. Grow Sponsor: White Bear Center for the Arts Email: Danielle Cezanne Phone: 651-407-0597

			Paint Bright & Bold in Taos, New Mexico September 8-10, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm) — Join me for three days of painting in the high desert of Taos. The light is spectacular, the landscape vibrant and the town rich with culture, art and history. Plan to explore, sketch, photograph, paint, then return to the studio and paint more. We begin each day in the studio with discussions concerning simplification of what you see in the landscape and how to express those shapes and colors on canvas. We'll practice beginning a painting, making interesting compositions, painting spontaneously and getting more spirit into your paintings. We'll paint missions, old adobes, the Rio Grande, small towns and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. There will be handouts, demonstrations, individual help at the easel and lots of camaraderie.  Website: http://www.elsey.com				Location: Taos, NM Instructor: Kathleen Elsey Sponsor: Kathleen Elsey Brush with Life Workshops Cost: $375 Email: Kathleen Elsey Phone: 805 452-7717

			Drawing & Painting Art Retreat to France September 13-17, 2010 (M-F) — Embark on an art retreat to France with one-on-one drawing & painting instruction. The trip will be centered in Auvillar, located in the Pyrenees along the Garonne River.  Website: http://www.swschool.org				Location: Auvillar, France Instructor: Jeannette MacDougall Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $1,500 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing September 18-22, 2010 — Expand your creative limits, as you learn new and experimental ways of expressing yourself with water based acrylic paints and experimental techniques. Emphasis will be on acrylic layering and using paint as a transparent, translucent and opaque water medium. There will be continual demonstrations on how to achieve line, depth and texture in your work. Finishing techniques will be introduced and demonstrated. I want to inspire confidence and leave you fired up and excited to paint. My work has been featured in publications such as: Splash 8, The Society of Layerists in Multi Media, Creative Composition and Design, and most recently American Artists spring 08 issue.  Website: http://www.lanagrow.com/				Location: Halsey, NE Instructor: Lana L. Grow Sponsor: Nebraska Art Clubs Autumn workshops Email: Stephanie Hansen Phone: 308-384-2819

			Painting the Tuscan Landscape September 18-25, 2010 (sessions daily) — Through demonstrations and individual instruction, Massaroni will guide participants through a process designed to help obtain greater confidence and pleasure from painting outdoors while improving artistic vision and skill. Although Massaroni will demonstrate in oil color, the principles he shares can be applied to any medium including watercolor. Participants will enjoy morning and afternoon sessions as well as two day trips to Siena and Florence. Participants are required to provide their own art supplies, preferred paints, brushes & tools along with a portable easel. These items may also be purchased in Cortona and Florence.  Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/massaronipleinaircorto.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Dino Massaroni Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2749.00 all-inclusive Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Kathleen Elsey Acrylic & Oil Painting Lecture/Demo September 19, 2010 (1:30-3:30pm) — Paint bright and bold while adding more spirit to your paintings. Learn about the importance of composition, simplification, brushwork, use of color, seeing light and creating depth.  Website: http://www.fallbrookschoolofthearts.org				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Kathleen Elsey Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $25.00, or Free to Workshop participants Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Kathleen Elsey - Be Bright. Be Bold. Acrylic & Oil Painting Workshop September 20-24, 2010 (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM) — Paint bright and bold while adding more spirit to your paintings. Learn about the importance of composition, simplification, brushwork, use of color, seeing light and creating depth. We'll meet at the Fallbrook studio, and head out each morning to a new plein air location. We'll spend 2-3 afternoons working in the studio using still life and interior scape as a vehicle to practice seeing large areas of color and light. We'll talk about how to create an interesting interior space. At the end of each day we will have a group discussion and talk about fixing those problem paintings. This workshop includes demonstrations, handouts and individual instruction at the easel. Maximum 15 students. See website for materials list.  Website: http://www.fallbrookschoolofthearts.org				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Kathleen Elsey Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $550 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Paint Italy September 25 - October 2, 2010 (Full week) — Have a magical time painting in Italy with noted instructor Pat Fiorello. All mediums and levels welcome. In 2010, Pat will be leading a painting workshop/retreat in Tuscany at a 12th century monastery recently restored to first class lodging near Siena in May and also again in the fall at beautiful Lake Garda. See www.patfiorello.com for more information.  Website: http://www.patfiorello.com				Location: Gargnano, Italy Instructor: Pat Fiorello Sponsor: Fiorello Art & Design, LLC Cost: $2150, discount for deposits made by 12/31/09 Email: Pat Fiorello Phone: 404-531-4160

			Painting the Santorini Landscape September 29 - October 6, 2010 (sessions daily) — During the week we will visit the towns and villages of Fira, Oia (pronounced Eee-ah) and Akrotiri, and the local museum featuring wall paintngs from the ancient city of Akrotiri. We will also take a day cruise to explore the inner islands, with optional visits to hot springs, the volcano, as well as the island of Thirasia. And, in true Toscana Americana Workshops style, we will explore the local Greek culture, cuisine and wines while dining in local cliff-side restaurants 1000 feet above the water! This is bound to be a wonderful week with plenty of opportunity to paint "plein air" in a relaxed and inspirational setting!  Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/massaronipaintsantorini.html				Location: Santorini, Greece Instructor: Dino Massaroni Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2899.00 all-inclusive Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Paint the Autumn Color of Sonoma County October 9-11, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm) — Be bright and bold while painting the exceptional autumn color of the golden vineyards, tapestry-patterned mountains, rustic farms and sunlit barns. You will learn to see the landscape differently and practice recreating that vision into painted shapes and colors on canvas. You will practice painting with a vivified palette and spontaneous brusque brushwork. There will be demonstrations supplemented with tutorial handouts and lots of individual instruction at the easel. This workshop provides you the opportunity to take your paintings to a new level while revealing your painting voice. One art critic recently reviewed Elsey's paintings as “mighty and memorable” while “flirting with burly Van Gogh effects.” Come prepared to unleash your creativity while exploring the best of Sonoma County.  Website: http://www.elsey.com				Location: Sonoma, CA Instructor: Kathleen Elsey Sponsor: Kathleen Elsey Brush with Life Workshops Cost: $350 Email: Kathleen Elsey Phone: 805 452-7717

			2 Day Niagara Falls, Ontario October 10-11, 2010 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) — Would you like to *Achieve drama in your composition? *Simplify chaos on location? *Achieve balance in your Painting? *Learn the value of underpainting? *Stop overworking your paintings? Plein air painting is a different experience than studio painting. The environment engages all the senses to record the essence of what's before you. You learn to work much more quickly to engage the changing light and most often you work alla prima. Paint at the base of Niagara Falls and experience the Majestic Power! Paint the color of the Botanical Gardens in Autumn. See videos and demos on website. Plenty for families to do in the area. All levels welcome.  Website: http://artworkshops.homestead.com/niagara.html				Location: Niagara Falls, Canada Instructor: J.R. Baldini, IPAP Director Sponsor: Baldini Painting Holidays Cost: $275.00 workshop only Email: J.R. Baldini Phone: 1 800 393-7270 studio hours EST

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing October 25-29, 2010 — This class that introduces you to new and experimental ways of painting with water based acrylics. Be ready to try one thing after another as we layer and use acrylic paint in various manners from transparent to translucent to opaque! Emphasis will be achieving line, depth and texture in your work using techniques of: resists, lifting staining, printing, scraping, collage, gold leaf, heavy gel medium and gesso. The focus of the workshop is abstract; however, combining abstract with realistic elements is an option. Students will be working on different hot press plate surface papers. Each day will include several demos and time for the student to work. Color mixing and basic design elements will be presented through demonstration and visual aids.  Website: http://www.lanagrow.com/				Location: Mathews, VA Instructor: Lana L. Grow Sponsor: Bay School of Arts Contact: Grace W. Small Phone: 804-725-1278

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing February 7-11, 2011 — Expand your creative limits, as you learn new and experimental ways of expressing yourself with water based acrylic paints and experimental techniques. Emphasis will be on acrylic layering and using paint as a transparent, translucent and opaque water medium. There will be continual demonstrations on how to achieve line, depth and texture in your work. Finishing techniques will be introduced and demonstrated. I want to inspire confidence and leave you fired up and excited to paint. My work has been featured in publications such as: Splash 8, The Society of Layerists in Multi Media, Creative Composition and Design, and most recently American Artists spring 08 issue.  Website: http://www.lanagrow.com/				Location: Fernandina Beach, FL Instructor: Lana L. Grow Sponsor: Mikolean Morgan Longacre Email: Sandra Phone: (904) 415-3900

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing February 21-25, 2011 — This class that introduces you to new and experimental ways of painting with water based acrylics. Be ready to try one thing after another as we layer and use acrylic paint in various manners from transparent to translucent to opaque! Emphasis will be achieving line, depth and texture in your work using techniques of: resists, lifting staining, printing, scraping, collage, gold leaf, heavy gel medium and gesso. The focus of the workshop is abstract; however, combining abstract with realistic elements is an option. Students will be working on different hot press plate surface papers. Each day will include several demos and time for the student to work. Color mixing and basic design elements will be presented through demonstration and visual aids.  Website: http://www.lanagrow.com/				Location: Fort Myers Beach, FL Instructor: Lana L. Grow Sponsor: Fort Myers Beach Art Association Email: Karen Borden Phone: 239-463-0343

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing April 5-9, 2011 — Expand your creative limits, as you learn new and experimental ways of expressing yourself with water based acrylic paints and experimental techniques. Emphasis will be on acrylic layering and using paint as a transparent, translucent and opaque water medium. There will be continual demonstrations on how to achieve line, depth and texture in your work. Finishing techniques will be introduced and demonstrated. I want to inspire confidence and leave you fired up and excited to paint. My work has been featured in publications such as: Splash 8, The Society of Layerists in Multi Media, Creative Composition and Design, and most recently American Artists spring 08 issue.  Website: http://www.lanagrow.com/				Location: Polos Verdes, CA Instructor: Lana L. Grow Email: Angela Hoffman

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing September 12-16, 2011 — Expand your creative limits, as you learn new and experimental ways of expressing yourself with water based acrylic paints and experimental techniques. Emphasis will be on acrylic layering and using paint as a transparent, translucent and opaque water medium. There will be continual demonstrations on how to achieve line, depth and texture in your work. Finishing techniques will be introduced and demonstrated. I want to inspire confidence and leave you fired up and excited to paint. My work has been featured in publications such as: Splash 8, The Society of Layerists in Multi Media, Creative Composition and Design, and most recently American Artists spring 08 issue.  Website: http://www.lanagrow.com/				Location: Door County, WI Instructor: Lana L. Grow Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Email: Karen Becker, Director of Programs Phone: 920-868-3455

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing October 17-21, 2011 — Expand your creative limits, as you learn new and experimental ways of expressing yourself with water based acrylic paints and experimental techniques. Emphasis will be on acrylic layering and using paint as a transparent, translucent and opaque water medium. There will be continual demonstrations on how to achieve line, depth and texture in your work. Finishing techniques will be introduced and demonstrated. I want to inspire confidence and leave you fired up and excited to paint. My work has been featured in publications such as: Splash 8, The Society of Layerists in Multi Media, Creative Composition and Design, and most recently American Artists spring 08 issue.  Website: http://www.lanagrow.com/				Location: Alexandria, VA Instructor: Lana L. Grow Sponsor: Potomac Watercolor Society VA Email: Marilyn Milici, Chairman Phone: 703-941-4575

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing December 12-16, 2011 — Expand your creative limits, as you learn new and experimental ways of expressing yourself with water based acrylic paints and experimental techniques. Emphasis will be on acrylic layering and using paint as a transparent, translucent and opaque water medium. There will be continual demonstrations on how to achieve line, depth and texture in your work. Finishing techniques will be introduced and demonstrated. I want to inspire confidence and leave you fired up and excited to paint. My work has been featured in publications such as: Splash 8, The Society of Layerists in Multi Media, Creative Composition and Design, and most recently American Artists spring 08 issue.  Website: http://www.lanagrow.com/				Location: San Diego, CA Instructor: Lana L. Grow Sponsor: San Diego Watercolor Society Email: Sharon Feingold Phone: 858-673-0708

			Guided Open Studio at Night Every Monday (6:30-8:30pm) — Do you have artists block? Stuck in the middle of a painting? Looking for encouragement, inspiration or help with technique. Your best solution is working with a small group of artists under the guidance of an experienced painter and teacher. Students pay the instructor.  Website: http://learning.bindersart.com				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Kay Powell Sponsor: Binders Art Supplies and Frames Cost: $15 Email: Kristy Breneman Phone: 404-237-6331 x203

			Self-Study Painting Courses: Design & Composition Begin your course any time — This module introduces all the basic concepts in design and composition. We cover all the key principles and illustrate them with both examples of how to do it, and how not to do it. These courses cover important principles such as: how to layout the space in your painting effectively, how to increase the interest in your painting, how to control your viewer's eye movement, and how to utilize design elements effectively. A solid understanding of the principles in this module is essential to the visual music of your work. Website: Virtual Art Academy® art instruction				Location: Web-delivered (Online) Instructor: Barry John Raybould Sponsor: Virtual Art Academy Painting Courses Email: Barry John Raybould

			Self-Study Painting Courses: Color Begin your course any time — Color is what makes a painting exciting, and color harmony is what makes a painting beautiful. However, color is a complex topic and takes years to master. Here are some of the things you will learn: Grays: how to use them to make your color stand out; Color notans: exploring color strategies faster; Complementary, analogous, triadic, and tonal color schemes; how to diagnose color harmony problems; The Munsell color wheel: how to get more accurate complements; Pigment biases: how to use biases to get purer colors; Limited palettes: how to get color harmonies quickly; and Color dragging. Website: Virtual Art Academy® art instruction				Location: Web-delivered (Online) Instructor: Barry John Raybould Sponsor: Virtual Art Academy Painting Courses Email: Barry John Raybould

			Self-Study Painting Courses: Brushwork Begin your course any time — Brushwork (and how you apply dry media such as pastel or graphite) enhances the visual music of your work by giving it a second level of abstraction. If you zoom in on any part of the painting, it becomes an abstract painting in itself. This is one of those other skills that differentiates the real master artists. Here are some of the things you will learn in these courses: Basic brushwork techniques, Descriptive brushwork, Creating focal areas, Using suggestion, Edge variation, Optical color mixing. Website: Virtual Art Academy® art instruction				Location: Web-delivered (Online) Instructor: Barry John Raybould Sponsor: Virtual Art Academy Painting Courses Email: Barry John Raybould

			Self-Study Painting Courses: Visual Poetry & Music Begin your course any time — In this course you will learn how to take into account both the abstract and representational aspects of a painting. A painting consists of visual poetry combined with visual music. The poetry of a painting is what the artist is trying to communicate to the viewer through his or her painting, and the emotion that is elicited from the viewer. The music of a painting is its sensuous, non-intellectual part. It derives from the physiological pleasure the human brain gets from making visual order out of the visual chaos of nature. Combine the two in the right way and you have a very powerful painting. Website: Virtual Art Academy® art instruction				Location: Web-delivered (Online) Instructor: Barry John Raybould Sponsor: Virtual Art Academy Painting Courses Email: Barry John Raybould

			Guided Open Studio during the Day Ongoing - Every Monday (10:30am-2pm) — Do you have artists block? Stuck in the middle of a painting? Looking for encouragement, inspiration or help with technique. Your best solution is working with a small group of artists under the guidance of an experienced painter and teacher. Students pay the instructor.  Website: http://learning.bindersart.com				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Kay Powell Sponsor: Binders Art Supplies and Frames Cost: $15 Email: Kristy Breneman Phone: 404-237-6331 x203

			Artista Creative Abstract Acrylic Painting for Women Monthly — Explore the possibilities of color and form on paper and canvas while sipping chilled chardonnay. Each workshop focuses on pure abstracts and abstract landscapes and seascapes utilizing techniques ranging from smooth blending of colors to heavy texturing. Artists paint with a full spectrum of premium liquid acrylics using a variety of professional artist brushes and tools and leave with several finished pieces. Your instructor, Lauryn Taylor, an accomplished artist and gallery owner, teaches in a manner both relaxing and nurturing. Artists are free to discover their own creativity, even if they've never held a paintbrush. Artista Creative Safaris for Women are hands-on art workshops which include art instruction, lodging, dining, yoga, and other activities in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.  Website: http://www.artistacreative.com				Location: Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA Instructor: Lauryn Taylor Sponsor: Artista Creative Safaris For Women Email: Guest Services Phone: 831-625-5748

			Self-Study Painting Courses: Notan Begin your course any time — Why does a certain painting win first place in an art competitions? The answer lies a lot in the harmonious arrangement of black and white in the painting. A synthetic arrangement of dark and light creates an impression of beauty, regardless of either the colors used or of the subject matter. This is called "notan" from the Japanese word that means dark/light harmony. The idea is simple, but effective notan paintings are hard to do. It requires an understanding of dominant values and how to flatten values into a narrow value range. This course will help you strengthen your paintings with a simplified value transition structure. Website: Virtual Art Academy® art instruction				Location: Web-delivered (Online) Instructor: Barry John Raybould Sponsor: Virtual Art Academy Painting Courses Email: Barry John Raybould

			Live Art Classes online Registration open all the time — We can help you become a better artist with our live online class. Enjoy an introductory free class with no commitment.  Website: http://cyberartlearning.com/indexonlineclasses.html				Location: Web-delivered (Online) Sponsor: cyberartlearning.com Cost: $49.00 Email: Johannes Phone: 780 292-4686

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