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			Create Visual Magic with Mixed Media Workshop September 3, 2010 (10 AM - 2:30 PM) — Create Visual Magic with Mixed Media...whether you are an experienced painter or a beginner. Have fun while learning new techniques, using new materials & new combinations. Mix acrylics with oil pastels, colored pencils, collage & other fast-drying, non-toxic odor-free art materials. Use stencils & simple printing methods. You'll discover new favorites & learn new uses for items you may already own. You'll leave with a bag of new tricks for your creative play. The best art comes from creative play. You'll enjoy the day painting in Midtown artist Ann Bell's well-lighted studio as creativity flows through you & around you. All supplies provided. Possible CPE hours for teachers. Small class. Lots of personal attention. Near downtown Houston. Visit website				Location: Houston, TX Instructor: Ann Bell Cost: $85 including supplies Email: Ann Bell Phone: 281-330-3827

			Strengthen Your Visual Sensitivity and Creative Visual Language September 6-10, 2010 (9:00 AM-4:00 PM) — Through informative conversations and step-by-step demonstrations students will gain an understanding of the interrelated components of painting, including value, shape, color and edge relationship. You'll be painting right alongside Michael Orwick with time for each student to receive personal attention and friendly critiques. Starting with composition, emphasis will be placed on strengthening students' skills of editing and selection as well as clarifying light effects for more powerful, personal design. Study the power and importance of balance, unity, variety, interest and contrast through the tonal and color aspects of your paintings. Visit website				Location: Quadra Island BC, Canada Instructor: Michael Orwick Sponsor: Firesign Art & Design Studio and B&B Cost: $625 CDN includes lunches Email: Nanci Cook Phone: 877-285-3390

			Paint the Maine Coast with Michael Chesley Johnson September 6-10, 2010 (9-1) — Join Michael Chesley Johnson at his studio gallery on Campobello Island, New Brunswick (Canada) and on the Maine Coast for his fifth summer teaching en plein air workshops! Campobello was made famous by Franklin D. Roosevelt, whose family had a summer cottage on the island. Over one-third of the island consists of parklands and provides plenty of opportunity for painting. Workshops are half-days only. Paint half the day and then explore the Island the other half! All media welcome. (Michael will work in pastel and oil.) Small workshop size! Typically no more than 4 students. Take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy a small workshop - it's rare in the world of art workshops! Visit website				Location: Lubec, ME Instructor: Michael Chesley Johnson Sponsor: Friars Bay Studio Gallery Cost: $300 Email: Michael Chesley Johnson Phone: 575-267-2450

			Creative Figure Painting September 6-10, 2010 (10 - 5 on first day, then 9 - 4 with a one hour lunch) — This is a different approach to figure painting. Models will pose 2 mornings and students will use this time to draw the shapes of the models. These drawings will be used to compose paintings based on personal expression and interpretation rather than Renaissance accuracy. Please bring enthusiasm, the spirit of adventure, and willingness to search for a personal style. Skip Lawrence is known for his landscapes and figurative work. He collaborates in publishing a quarterly magazine for artists and has been teaching workshops in watercolor and mixed media for 25 years. This is a special opportunity to work with an artist who brings his own experience to the task of helping other individuals develop their own unique voice and style. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Skip Lawrence Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $600 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Inside the Outside - An in depth look at abstract from the landscape September 6-10, 2010 — Marsha Staiger's workshops are exciting,informative, fun, and challenging. An energetic working artist, she is a seasoned instructor with a teaching career of more than 30 years. Her artwork has been included in national and international exhibitions group and one artist exhibitions. This workshop will reinforce the elements of art and their principles as well as acrylic technique via demonstration, printed material and critique. The class will work in the workshop area as well as with plein air studies. Working with acrylics on site gives the ability to capture the light, sound and rhythms on location. Critiques will be an important tool to define and perfect your personal vision. See website for supply list. Visit website				Location: Bernard, ME Instructor: Marsha Staiger Sponsor: Acadia Workshop Center Cost: $595 Email: Gail Ribas Phone: 207-244-9742

			Oil/Acrylic Mini workshop September 8, 2010 (10:00 am - 2:00 pm) — Not enough time in your travel plans to take a full workshop? Join us for a mini oil/acrylic workshop in the Niagara area. 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? Watch for other dates available. Visit website*				Location: Niagara Falls, Canada Instructor: J.R. Baldini Sponsor: Baldini Painting Holidays Cost: $65.00 Email: J.R. Baldini, IPAP Executive Director Phone: 1 800 393-7270 studio weekdays 9-5

			Time Travelers, For Children in Grades 3-5 September 10 - October 15, 2010 (Fridays, 4-5:30pm) — Materials included. Students will experience art making through the history of Western art. With both 2-D and 3-D media, as well as games, they will learn about the cultures of the ancients. We will start with Paleolithic Cave paintings and end in the Modern era. Media include drawing, painting, clay, collage, mosaics, reposse and relief printmaking. Art history slides will be shown every class. Parents are invited to attend. We will make clay figures like the Mesopotamians, an Egyptian Sphinx, Greek masks, Roman mosaics and recreate stained glass windows from the Middle Ages. We will learn how printmaking was invented in the Renaissance and end with a Matisse collage and Impressionism. Parents must supervise their children before/after class. Visit website				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Barbara Bailey Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: Sale price until Aug. 27: $110, After Aug. 27: $125 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404.237.6331 x203

			Quadra Island 5th Annual Plein Air Paint Out September 11-12, 2010 (9:00 AM-4:00 PM) — The 5th Annual Quadra Island Paint Out 2010 is happening in conjunction with the International Plein Air Painters (IPAP) 8th Great Worldwide Paint Out. On Saturday, artists will paint at Rebecca Spit Provincial Park at various locations. On Sunday, September 12, at 3:00 PM there will be an exhibit of the weekend's work and a reception at the Heriot Bay Inn. The public is invited to view the art and meet the artists. Visit website				Location: Quadra Island BC, Canada Instructor: self-directed Sponsor: Firesign Art & Design Studio and B&B Cost: no cost Email: Nanci Cook Phone: 877-285-3390

			An Adventure of the Imagination: Acrylic Painting in Tuscany September 11-18, 2010 — For many hundreds of years artists, writers and designers have looked to Italy for creative inspiration. The Italian, and specifically the Tuscan, sense of design and style has resounded throughout the art world, influencing painting, architecture and landscape design. The workshop will take advantage of this rich history and visual resource. The class will explore the inimitable Tuscan landscape and architecture with a contemporary eye. Instruction will include sketching for both information and composition, combining these sketches with different strategies of applying the paint to create strong and compelling compositions. This workshop will be held at the beautiful Villa Fattoria Bacio in the heart of Tuscany. The workshop includes research ventures into nearby Certaldo. Visit website				Location: Tuscany, Italy Instructor: Michael Schlicting Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $2,250 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Basic Foundations to painting September 12-14, 2010 (9 am to 6pm) — The foundation for a successful painting relies on a strong composition, good placement of values and best use of color. Each participant will start with a simple contour drawing, from that we will produce a value drawing, and finally we will do a color study and discuss how to mix clean vibrant colors using a limited color palette and color schemes which will complement the value plan and lead us to a successful painting. Dennis Rafferty has been teaching art since 1987. Taught at Kansas City Art Institute in 1996, then moved to Maine in 1998 and is currently teaching at Heartwood College of Art. Visit website				Location: Boothbay, ME Instructor: Dennis Rafferty Sponsor: Smuggler's Cove Inn Cost: $225 Email: Dennis Rafferty Phone: 207-251-9925

			Plein Air Painting on Quadra Island with Timothy C. Tyler September 13-17, 2010 (9 AM-5 PM, Monday-Friday) — An amazing opportunity to have 5 days with Classic Realist and plein air oil painting master Timothy C. Tyler. We will paint outdoors surrounded by the inspirational local landscape of Quadra Island, BC or in the studio if raining. Some evenings we'll sit around together after dinner and discuss art and art history. Visit website				Location: Quadra Island, BC, Canada Instructor: Timothy C. Tyler Sponsor: Firesign Art & Design Studio and B&B Cost: $695 CDN includes lunches Email: Nanci Cook Phone: 877-285-3390 toll free

			Painting Camden Maine with David Lussier September 13-17, 2010 (9:00 - 4:00) — Camden Maine is one of the most beautiful towns in midcoast Maine. We will be based at The High Tide Inn which has 7 ocean front acres and views from its grounds considered the most spectacular along the entire midcoast. The Inn will offer us packaged specials which will include breakfast and lunch. There are a variety of lodging options in different price ranges, from B&B rooms to motel units to cottages. www.hightideinn.com We look forward to teaching you at this spectacular location. We will paint around Camden and also at nearby harbors. Rockport Harbor (Maine) is one of our favorite places. This is an excellent workshop to bring a spouse along. Visit website				Location: Camden, MA Instructor: David Lussier Sponsor: David Lussier Workshops Cost: $450 Email: David Lussier Phone: 860-928-7121

			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. Visit website				Location: Auvillar, France Instructor: Jeannette MacDougall Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $1,500 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			Painting, Drawing and Printmaking in Newfoundland September 13-17, 2010 (9am-4pm) — Learn to see with heightened clarity and sensitivity. Achieve a degree of creative expression that is exciting and fulfilling. Join us at the Mill Road Studio in breathtakingly beautiful Newfoundland for a 5-day program of drawing, painting and printmaking working with the figure, still life and landscape. Students work en plein air and in the studio, led by Stephen Zeifman, artist and program director. All levels, beginner to advanced. There is a wide variety of accommodation and lots for families and travelling companions to do while you are pursuing your passion. Visit website				Location: Port Rexton, Canada Instructor: Stephen Zeifman Sponsor: Mill Road Studio Cost: $1000 includes materials and lunch Email: Sarah Agnew Phone: 709-464-3907

			Painting Class - Oil, Watermedia & Pastel painters welcome September 14 - October 19, 2010 (Tuesdays, 1-4pm) — A successful painting relies on appropriate color solutions. In this class you will gain a better understanding of how to approach and solve color problems as well as specific problems of your chosen media. The majority of the work will be derived from still life with a focus on natural elements. Beginning to advanced students welcome. For beginners it is recommended that students take a drawing course concurrently with this program. Limit 12 students. Igor Koutsenko is a classically trained fine artist who exhibits nationally and abroad. See website for supply list. Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Igor Koutsenko Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $175.00 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Wet and Wild! Painting Vibrant Water Scenes September 14 - October 5, 2010 (Tuesdays, 1-4pm) — Learn how to make water look wet, reflective and splashy! With watercolor or acrylic as your primary medium, study cascading water and 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 both mediums, critique and lots of painting time. Beginners welcome. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Julie Gilbert Pollard Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $180 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Oil/Acrylic Mini workshop September 15, 2010 (10:00 am - 2:00 pm) — Not enough time in your travel plans to take a full workshop? Join us for a mini oil/acrylic workshop in the Niagara area. 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? Watch for other dates available. Visit website*				Location: Niagara Falls, Canada Instructor: J.R. Baldini Sponsor: Baldini Painting Holidays Cost: $65.00 Email: J.R. Baldini, IPAP Executive Director Phone: 1 800 393-7270 studio weekdays 9-5

			Acrylic Painting, Impressionist-Style September 15 - October 20, 2010 (Wednesdays, 1-4pm) — Now for Acrylic Painters by popular demand: Gain the freedom and know-how to re-create your photos into exciting Impressionist-style paintings -- in acrylics! (Oil painters are welcome, too.) Step-by-step you will master how to transform any photos into heirloom quality paintings. The instructor takes the mystery out of the "direct" painting method, enabling you to become a modern Impressionist using acrylic paints. You'll learn the thick layers of textured paint, broken-colors and luscious Impasto strokes that make Impressionistic paintings so appealing. In addition, many new, easy and valuable tips and techniques will add to your painting skills. If you're in a hurry to make beautiful paintings, this liberating course is for you. Visit website				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: J.Z.Torre Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: Sale price until Sept. 1: $160, After Sept. 1: $175 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404.237.6331 x203

			Autumn in Vermont September 16-19, 2010 — Paint the changing seasons in the pastoral setting of rural southern Vermont. Randall Sexton returns this year to lead this popular four day workshop in the picturesque back-roads near Bromley Mountain. Hosted by the historic Landgrove Inn with heaps of true New England charm in what many consider to be the "Soul of Vermont" Visit website				Location: Langrove, VT Instructor: Randall Sexton Sponsor: Landgrove Inn Cost: $475 Email: Hilary Mills Phone: 925-708-6497

			Your First Painting in Acrylic September 16-18, 2010 (9am-4pm) — This is the painting class for the student who has never picked up a brush before. Experience the benefits of acrylic painting: no toxic fumes, quick drying time, and versatile techniques. You will learn the basics of color, and how to set up a palette. Through daily demonstrations, handouts, and individual attention, you will practice washes, layering, glazing, lifting pigment, and texturing. Learn magical color combinations, tried and true compositions, and various methods to apply paint (besides brushes). There is no need for fancy or expensive supplies, as a sensible supply list will be sent, and some supplies will be provided by Karen. Expect to complete at least one painting. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Karen Ragus Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Member: $320 + materials; Non-Member: $345 + materials Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Bruce Peil Studio/Plein-Air Workshops September 16-18, 2010 (9am to 5pm) — Bruce Peil who is widely known for his landscape paintings of the American West is now teaching monthly workshops at his studio in Athens, Tx. These are three day workshops where each student will recieve personal attention, demos, critiques, and after hour access to the studio. Learn how to accurately see and interpret the subject, color mixing, values, Plein-air equipment, and all aspects of painting the landscape to achieve a natural feeling of light and to capture that fleeting moment in time will be discussed. Go to his website to see schedules and fees. Visit website				Location: Athens, TX Instructor: Bruce Peil Sponsor: Meadowlark Fields B&B/ Artist Retreat Cost: $300. Email: Bruce Peil Phone: 903-677-1117

			Adult Acrylics Workshop September 18-19, 2010 (Sat. 11am-4pm, Sun. 12-5pm) — This workshop is designed to introduce the newcomer to the exciting and versatile medium of acrylics painting. Materials and mediums will be discussed as well as application techniques followed by demonstration painting. There will be one on one hands-on help throughout the day to get you on the right track. This workshop is not limited to the beginner as people that have worked in the medium will learn new techniques as well as learn to get out of the comfort zone and try something new. This is a very casual atmosphere so not to get uptight. Come and sling some paint and have fun. Visit website				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Barry Sholder Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: Sale price until Sept. 3: $140, After Sept. 3: $155 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404.237.6331 x203

			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. Visit website				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. Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Dino Massaroni Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2749.00 all-inclusive Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Mimic the Masters September 20-22, 2010 (1pm-4pm) — Using Modigliani, Picasso and Matisse as inspiration, you will study these masters’ unique styles, technical qualities, and use of color in a fun approach to portraiture. You will also learn art history by assimilating the styles of these artists, letting their genius influence your personal style and painting technique. You will produce at least one portrait per day (either a self portrait or working from a photograph of someone else) using the three modern masters as inspiration. Oil pastels, oils, acrylics, watercolor - or any medium of your choice - are welcome. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Mynn Lanphier Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Member: $140; Non-Member: $165 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Watermedia Painting - A Contemporary Approach September 23 - November 11, 2010 (Thursdays, 9am-12pm) — This class will focus on contemporary watercolor and liquid acrylic contemporary approaches of painting. Surface textures, collage, pours, mark making, and batik methods will be explored along with conceptual compositional approaches. All skill levels are welcome although Pure Basics Watercolor class is recommended first for the absolute beginner. Alternative supports will be explored in acrylic and watercolor. Pigment characteristics, color theory, composition, and design will also be covered with demos, critiques and individual instruction. Returning students will benefit from new class assignments each quarter. See website for supplies to bring the first day of class. Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Helen Shafer Garcia Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $155.00 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Making the Most of Acrylic with Marcia Burtt September 23, 2010 (8:30 AM - 5:30 PM) — This plein air workshop will cover how to set up effectively and get the most out of acrylic paints in an outdoor setting. Burtt will demonstrate some of the advantages and disadvantages of acrylic versus oil and reveal how to get the subtlety and richness you want from this flexible and forgiving medium. Painting by: Marcia Burtt Visit website				Location: Dana Point, CA Instructor: Marcia Burtt Sponsor: Interweave Press, LLC. & American Artist Cost: $325 Email: Kate Ptolemy Phone: (970) 776-1429

			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. Visit website				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

			Landscape Possibilities with Joseph McGurl September 25, 2010 (9 AM - 4:30 PM) — During this plein air workshop, McGurl will address the issues of drawing, perspective, value, color, and edges, with special emphasis on selecting a subject and designing the composition for maximum impact. By first using a three-color acrylic underpainting, students will be able to block in the sketch and make adjustments on location without having to wait for the paint to dry. They can then overpaint with a full palette of acrylic or oil while accurately and emotively recording what they observe. Painting by: Joseph McGurl Visit website				Location: Dana Point, CA Instructor: Joseph McGurl Sponsor: Interweave Press, LLC. & American Artist Cost: $325 Email: Kate Ptolemy Phone: (970) 776-1429

			Passion Without Planning with Marcia Burtt September 25, 2010 (9 AM - 4:30 PM) — Participants will learn how to get the most from their subject without drawing, doing thumbnail sketches, or planning tediously. This is the area in which Burtt believes acrylic is superior to oil. Painting by: Marcia Burtt Visit website				Location: Dana Point, CA Instructor: Marcia Burtt Sponsor: Interweave Press, LLC. & American Artist Cost: $325 Email: Kate Ptolemy Phone: (970) 776-1429

			Adding Detail to the Plein Air Sketch with Joseph McGurl September 26, 2010 (9 AM - 4:30 PM) — In addition to addressing the concepts of artistic invention, drawing, perspective, composition, value, color, and edges, McGurl will show students in this workshop various methods for adding detail to a plein air sketch. This may consist of just a few marks for accent, or a more complete rendering on top of a very broadly painted underpainting. The objective is to complete the painting on the spot or to capture enough accurate information from the sketch so that it can later be translated into a larger studio piece. Painting by: Joseph McGurl Visit website				Location: Dana Point, CA Instructor: Joseph McGurl Sponsor: Interweave Press, LLC. & American Artist Cost: $325 Email: Kate Ptolemy Phone: (970) 776-1429

			Meaning & Composition with Marcia Burtt September 26, 2010 (9 AM - 12 Noon) — During this indoor demo and lecture, Burtt will show and discuss how to make compositional choices that give meaning to your paintings. Photo by: Marcia Burtt Visit website				Location: Dana Point, CA Instructor: Marcia Burtt Sponsor: Interweave Press, LLC & American Artist Cost: $75 Email: Kate Ptolemy Phone: (970) 776-1429

			Fine Art Collage and Mixed Media Workshop September 27 - October 1, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm) — Do you love texture, delicious papers but don't know how to incorporate them in your paintings? Would you like to know how to use copper and different metals in your collages? Come to this fun-filled workshop that will expand your creativity, get you out of your mental box while creating fabulous Collages that are Fine Art. You will leave this dynamic workshop with knowledge and power that will take you to another level in your art. Spaces are limited so sign up now for these five intensive days of creating in the land of enchantment.... Taos, New Mexico. Visit website				Location: Taos, NM Instructor: Gwen Fox Cost: $595.00 Email: Gwen Fox Phone: 719-594-4232

			Acrylic Painting September 28 - December 7, 2010; no class Nov. 23 (Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9 pm) — Explore the mysteries of acrylic painting. Learn about color mixing and paint application on various surfaces. Work from assorted subjects, develop compositional skills, and express and explore your creative potential. Class includes demonstrations, individual attention and discussions. A personal approach to subject matter, materials and techniques is encouraged. (Previous drawing experience required). Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Peter Rampson Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $295, Register by Sept. 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			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! Visit website				Location: Santorini, Greece Instructor: Dino Massaroni Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2899.00 all-inclusive Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Designing the Landscape October 2 & 3, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm) — For all levels and mediums. Learn to capture the beauty of nature with an effective and compelling composition. Discover how to move mountains and buildings, turn roads into streams, exchange blah skies for dramatic ones, and transpose the humdrum landscape into energetic eye-catching paintings. Incorporate simple techniques to add more drama and life into your work. Barbara is author of "14 Formulas for Painting Fabulous Landscapes," and a knowledgeable and sharing instructor who gives you personal attention and encouragement. Introductory session includes PowerPoint presentation, demos and painting in studio or on location, weather permitting. Apply the many fundamental tips and tricks to make the landscape your own. Limit 16 students. Visit website				Location: Easton, MD Instructor: Barbara Nuss Sponsor: Easton Studio & School Cost: $200 Email: Yolanda Phone: 410-770-8350

			Getting to the Magic and Finding Your Creativity, Quadra Island BC October 2-3, 2010 (9 AM-4 PM) — Bring out your 'hidden artist'on beautiful Quadra Island! Teresa helps people give expression to their talent and creativity in beautiful works of art! Engage in thoughtful exercises and the creation of paintings which will help you sidestep your objections, and quiet your 'inner censor' to allow your pure human nature to express itself in art. Visit website				Location: Quadra Island BC, Canada Instructor: Teresa Knight Sponsor: Firesign Art & Design Studio and B&B Cost: $199 CDN includes lunches Email: Nanci Cook Phone: 250-285-3390 or toll free 877-285-3390

			Plein Air Painting in Taos, New Mexico October 4-8, 2010 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) — Walk in the footsteps of Georgia O'Keeffe, Andrew Dasburg, Marsden Hartley, John Marin, John Sloan, and Robert Henri, as we paint the areas where the first art colony in the American West was formed. Painting Workshop is 5 days en plein air. Visit website				Location: Taos, NM Instructor: J.R. Baldini Sponsor: Baldini Painting Holidays Cost: $690.00 Email: Director William Panzer Phone: 575-770-6798

			Capture Door County: Fall en Plein Air October 4-8, 2010 (9am-4pm) — Create a painting journal of each day, capturing the bucolic charm of the Door County fall season. Learn how to create inviting, successful works by clarifying your message before beginning to paint, whether it be emotion, color, or movement, thus determining a focus for the work. The fundamentals essential to conveying mood will also be covered. "Northern Door County is a favorite painting location. The light is amazing between two bodies of water…a little like France mixed with Wisconsin." Lori will demonstrate each day emphasizing value, temperature, edges, the big shapes, lyrical line, design and more. Bring a previous work to help determine your goals for the week. You will work both outdoors and at least one day in the studio. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Lori Beringer Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Member: $535; Non-Member: $560 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			ArtNOW Workshop - Pottery or Painting Retreat in the NC Mountains October 4-8, 2010 (4 nights, 3 full days of instruction, 5 total days) — Our 2010 programming includes two separate workshops with 3 full days of instruction during the Fall art retreat. Run away and join us during the start of peak leaf season for one of the classes in two art genres: Painting and Pottery. We have chosen master instructors to take your art to the next level. Give yourself this time to cater to your creative side and to your art techniques. ArtNOW Workshop's entire mission is to help artists reserve this time to explore new art skills. All welcome! Visit website				Location: Little Switzerland, NC Instructor: Paul Keysar and Scott Cummins Sponsor: Lake Norman Art League Cost: $450 Email: Lee Ann Harrison Phone: 704-654-2523

			Practical Color Mixing for Painters October 6-27, 2010 (Wednesdays, 9am-12pm) — The purpose of this class is to explore color mixing and theory for practical uses in painting. Rohall will discuss transparent versus opaque colors, how to mix colors on the palette and learn about the color wheel. Students will learn how to achieve paintings of brilliant and true color using the "no mud" and "no oil veil" methods of paint mixing and application, and discover how to achieve sophisticated results from a simple understanding of the color wheel. While painting from photographic references, students will see how concepts and nuances of color can help create unique and distinctive paintings. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Red Rohall Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $180 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Painting Matisse, Bonnard, and Van Gogh in Acrylics October 6-8, 2010 (9am-4pm) — Glory in the luxurious, bold colors and complex designs that characterize the works of the modernist painters Matisse, Bonnard and Van Gogh. In this workshop, we explore exciting color combinations, design, and a variety of subject matter as we play the coloristic game with acrylics. Betsy will supply the images or you can incorporate and work from your own photographs. One day, we will work from a model. Get excited! Express yourself in a vibrant atmosphere of scintillating surface design and intriguing color. Paint Matisse! Paint Bonnard! Paint Van Gogh! Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Betsy Dillard Stroud Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $350 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			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. Visit website				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. Visit website*				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

			Fall Break Youth Academy (Ages 9 - 14) October 11-15, 2010 (9am-3pm) — Do something creative this fall break. Draw, paint and sculpt while experiencing an authentic art school. Students beginner through advanced are welcome. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Carrie Curran Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $275 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Sherrie McGraw Workshop October 11-15, 2010 (9- 5) — The Bennington Center for the Arts in Bennington, Vermont is pleased to offer a five day workshop by esteemed artist Sherrie McGraw. This class will deal with the elements that make good painting "good," regardless of subject matter. Good painting uses the abstract elements available in the visual language of painting (color, value, edges and paint quality) to play out parts in an abstract visual concept. Understanding why certain solutions work and why others don't is how the student can successfully learn to paint well. In this class, students will have the following subject matter available to choose from: still life, portrait and figure. There will be class demonstrations and individual critiques. All levels of experience are welcome. Visit website				Location: Bennington, VT Instructor: Sherrie McGraw Sponsor: Bennington Center for the Arts Cost: $700 Email: Shirley Hutchins Phone: 802-442-7158

			Tuscany - the Land & the Light (14th year) October 13-20, 2010 (9am - 5pm) — Join us for our 14th yr in this beautiful Italian countryside in the little mountain village of Bagno Vignoni. Plein air painting at its best! Cypress, umbrella pines, and the rolling landscape all bathed in the glowing light of the land continue to present challenges to the painter. 7 nights, 8 days Hotel, all rooms have private baths. Breakfast daily, 3 lunchs & 5 dinners included. Art Instruction & painting daily - 33 hrs total. Work in oils, watercolors, pastels; all levels. Demos in oils; individual critiques; one-on-one painting & drawing instruction. Painting in Pienza, Montechiello, Bagno Vignoni; includes transportation to sites. Midweek excursion to the Umbrian town of Assisi. R/T transp Rome airport to Bagno Vignoni. Visit website				Location: Bagno Vignoni, Italy Instructor: Sam D'Ambruoso Sponsor: D'Ambruoso Studios - Traveling Palette Cost: Artist $2,975; non-painting guest $2,675 Email: Sam D'Ambruoso Phone: 203-758-9660

			El Dia De Los Muertos Mural Creation with Daniel Martinez (Ages 11 to 17 yrs) October 16, 2010 (9:30am-4pm) — Celebrate a Mexican Tradition known as El Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) that honors our departed loved ones. Muralist Daniel Martinez will give a short lecture about the history and symbolism used in this traditional observance, and explain how the imagery can be incorporated into the mural. He will guide everyone through this mural production project and give demonstrations on painting and creating surface treatments such as faux finishes in acrylic. The mural will incorporate low relief of mixed media materials, such as grave markers, skulls and crosses that will be painted and applied on panel frames. Youths are encouraged to bring photos or xerox images of someone they wish to remember or give tribute to. Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Daniel Martinez Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $10 per person, includes all materials Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Colour and expression in contemporary acrylics: Art retreat in Fiji October 17-23, 2010 (9.00am onwards) — A dynamic course focussing on colour and expression. Held at Daku Resort in Fiji, it's a stunning South Pacific environment. Larissa Blake, a skilled Australian artist known for her vibrant colour palette, gives students insight into process, techniques and expression. Working from the everyday and the surrounding landscape, students explore a variety of approaches to open out the development of their own art practice. Larissa gives demonstrations and individuals can experiment with the many possibilities of working with acrylics. Students should take home 4-6 pieces. Morning workshops followed by afternoon excursions and free time to enjoy a spa massage, snorkeling, or relaxing by the pool. Check website for earlybird offers: www.paradisecourses.com. Painting in paradise! +612-80941613. Visit website				Location: Savusavu, Fiji Instructor: Larissa Blake Sponsor: Daku Resort Cost: AUS$2280 Email: Delia Rothnie-Jones Phone: 612-80941613

			Expand Your Colour Horizons with Marjorie Turnbull, Quadra Island BC October 18-23, 2010 (9 AM-4 PM) — Colour is often the first thing that catches your eye in a painting. In this class we will explore colour, the relationship of colours, one to each other, its temperature and value. Using colour, we will try to paint the ordinary in an extra-ordinary way. Marjorie is very good at working with students and seeing where they are and where their work is going. Small class of 7 or less! Visit website				Location: Quadra Island BC, Canada Instructor: Marjorie Turnbull Sponsor: Firesign Art & Design Studio and B&B Cost: $595 CDN includes lunches Email: Nanci Cook Phone: 250-285-3390 or toll free 877-285-3390

			New Acrylic Impressions: Indirect Painting with Liquid Acrylics and Mediums October 21, 2010 (9am - 4pm) — Print, Transfer, Splash, Stamp, Stick, Stencil and Spill. Liquid acrylics lend themselves beautifully to so many indirect painting methods. Using an array of acrylic mediums and additives, tools and supports, we will explore the incidental and accidental impressions, transforming them layer by layer into coherent compositions. All products to be supplied by Tri-Art, Jack Richeson & Co, and Duho Studios. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Rheni Tauchid Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $140 before 10/15, $150 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Color University - All in One Day October 21, 2010 (9am - 4pm) — Discover color without crisis. Spin off the wheel colors to a broad understanding of real colors. No more mud! Instructor Caroline Jasper, who wrote the book "Powercolor-Master Color Concepts for All Media," will take you way beyond hue, value, temperature, intensity and mixing basics. Apply advanced color interaction theories to painting practices. Take home your own color impact paintings and a head full of powerful color management strategies. Materials provided. Optional: Bring extra brushes, #4 and #6 bright or flat (½"- ¾") Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Caroline Jasper Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $155 before 10/15, $165 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Curious Cows October 21, 2010 (9am - 4pm) — Learn the Muenzenmayer method of painting with acrylics in this enjoyable and informative class which employs techniques of acrylic landscape painting while focusing on the intuitive nature of cows by the roadside. Instructor Ken Muenzenmayer is known for his painterly approach in his depiction of cows which allows room for levity in an earnest approach to painting. This class teaches how to simplify forms and composition using strong color and light. All materials provided by Ampersand Art Supply and Golden Paints. Free Poster signed by the artist included. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Ken Muenzenmayer Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $140 before 10/15, $150 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			The Romantic Landscape - Adventures in Acrylic October 21, 2010 (9am - 4pm) — Subtle transitions of hues and the layering of lost and found edges conjure the spirit of the romantic landscape in this essential acrylic workshop. Discover three techniques for softening edges and blending color as you explore an innovative approach that enables you to paint evocative landscapes from the ground up. Learn negative painting strategies, brushwork and the successful sequencing of opaque and transparent glazes to create a luxurious patina and gentle glow in your work. All levels of experience and watercolor painters looking to try acrylics are welcome! Bring an assortment of acrylic brushes - minimum of a ½" and 1" brights (flat) and 1" and 1 ½" bristle brushes (badger brush or house painting brush). Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Linda Kemp Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $155 before 10/15, $165 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Extreme Makeover: Creating New Art From Unsuccessful Paintings October 21, 2010 (9am - 12pm) — Always wondered what to do with a watermedia painting that just didn't turn out? This class uses acrylics to bring new life to an old painting. Bring one or two unmatted pieces and we will have fun transforming them into fresh, colorful works of art. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Peggy Morgan Stenmark Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Loosen Up and Start Abstract Painting Today! October 21, 2010 (9am - 4pm) — Want to do abstract paintings but don't know how to begin? Instructor Robert Burridge will show you his popular 12 compositions of an abstract painting and exciting new color concepts for a more successful painting. You will paint your favorite subjects or themes emphasizing fearless, original creations. Experience the unbelievable joy of painting meaningful abstracts with hands-on demos and techniques. Bring your favorite brushes. Materials and handouts provided. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Robert Burridge Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $155 before 10/15, $165 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Acrylic Explorations: Mixed Media Madness October 21, 2010 (9am - 4pm) — Learn to push your mixed media techniques way past the norm! You will create 4 to 6 universal backgrounds (all different) which will then be developed into mixed media compositions with the addition of collage, stenciling, simple print making, faux transfers, acrylic transfers, patterning, etc. We will work with the full range of Golden Acrylics (Fluids, Pen, and Regular Heavy Body acrylics). Since each paint has different properties you will have the opportunity to learn to manipulate and manage them to your desired outcomes. Samples of products will be available. Bring your own ideas to the table and learn to translate any idea into action. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Chris Cozen Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $140 before 10/15, $150 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Color and Light in Acrylics October 22, 2010 (1-4pm) — Instructor Ken Muenzenmayer is known for his powerful rendition of skies and sunsets, and for his treatment of water and reflections. Learn to recognize and paint the colors that bring life to the evening skies and depth to the water's surface. Students will learn the Muenzenmayer Method of painting with acrylics, which combines the transparency of watercolor, the luminosity of oil, and the softness of pastels. All materials provided by Ampersand Art Supply and Golden Artists Paints. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Ken Muenzenmayer Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Pushing The Limits: When Acrylic Meets Paper October 22, 2010 (9am - 4pm) — Simply paper? Never! Instructor Chris Cozen will push the limits of your understanding of what is possible when paper and paint collide! Find out what papers work best for various effects, learn to use folds, tears, and constructs to create a paper based assemblage. Explore the range of Acrylic products which will alter paper surfaces for drawing and surface manipulations. Explore bleeds, washes, decorative glazes and metallic mixes! There are more possibilities out there to explore. Let's get busy. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Chris Cozen Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $140 before 10/15, $150 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Magic And Memory: An Acrylic Collage October 22, 2010 (9am - 12pm) — In this class, you will learn ways to create your own narrative collage relating to a specific person, place or time. Using Interactive Acrylics and Mediums, vintage paper and ephemera provided, you'll layer and manipulate paint and imagery to create a piece that is filled with personal meaning and that tells a story. Please bring your own photocopied images for transfers, scissors and small objects that you wish to incorporate. All paints and mediums provided by Chroma. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Jennifer VonStein Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Wow Your Next Painting With New Goof-Proof Color Combos October 22, 2010 (1-4pm) — Paint today with renewed giddy confidence using the new Burridge Goof-Proof Color Wheel and instructor Robert Burridge's quick composition chart. Learn how to paint an ordinary subject or style with this quick focus color combination, turing your painting into a wow. All levels. Bring your favorite brushes. Materials and handouts provided. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Robert Burridge Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $85 before 10/15, $95 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Acrylic Transfers! October 22, 2010 (5-8pm) — Put photo transfers into your art using Liquitex acrylic mediums, colors and varnishes! Use hands-on direct and indirect acrylic methods to transfer your pictures onto canvas and other supports in this workshop! Participants are invited to bring their own color and black-and-white photocopies (toner-based copies only; no ink jet prints please) to transfer and paint on. Keep your creations! All materials provided by Liquitex. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Peter Andrew Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Composing with Sacred Geometry October 22, 2010 (1-4pm) — Compose with the golden mean on your side. This workshop explores the classic knowledge of harmonic geometric proportions and dynamic symmetry through drawing media combined with acrylics. Workshop participants draw and then paint a still-life composition based upon sacred geometry principles. Learn how to apply the knowledge of the golden ratio to picture composition. All materials provided by Conté and Liquitex. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Peter Andrew Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Painting With Carol Earle The Fun, Easy Way - Ocean With Moon October 22, 2010 (1-4pm) — In this class you will complete a 16 x 20 acrylic lesson using acrylic base and oil glazing. You will learn easy techniques that will help you paint when you get home. Easy mixing with a limited palette. These classes are for beginners to advanced and for other teachers to pass on to their students. Paints supplied by Grumbacher/Chartpak. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Carol Earle Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Acrylic Collage: Gesso and Tissue Paper October 22, 2010 (9am - 12pm) — Using white gesso and tissue paper, we will create a unique surface on watercolor paper as a starting point for an acrylic painting. Each painting will be a distinctive work of art, reflecting your personal style. This is a great chance to learn about collage and play with acrylic paints. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Peggy Morgan Stenmark Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Acrylic Painting On Gold Leaf October 22, 2010 (9am - 12pm) — Obtain a multitude of beautiful effects to add to your art by exploring the exciting combination of metallic leafing with acrylic paint. Create several unique paintings while learning tips and tricks to leaf application, shifting gold leaf hues with colored and textural glazes, and adding transparent and opaque painting effects. The paintings created in this workshop can benefit from additional metallic painting effects in instructor Nancy Reyner's next workshop on Saturday morning. All levels welcome. All supplies included. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Nancy Reyner Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Loose Paint Sketches To Warm You Up! October 22, 2010 (9am - 12pm) — Learn the goof-proof secrets to how instructor Robert Burridge begins everyday in his studio. You will paint many loose, crazy-fun paint sketches. Burridge gives you permission to goof around and warm-up before you tackle that scary full sheet or canvas. Spend three fun hours splashing color around. All levels. Bring your favorite brushes. Materials and handouts provided. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Robert Burridge Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $85 before 10/15, $95 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Paint Like Matisse, Gauguin and Van Gogh: Fauvist Landscapes October 23, 2010 (1-4pm) — You will be instructed to paint a landscape painting in the Fauvist style of emotionally-charged color and brush strokes to show motion. You will be instructed on how to sketch a landscape from a reference photo to maximize Fauvist possibilities. Bring a reference photo and a variety of you favorite brushes. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Julie Fish Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			The Elegant Surface - Adventures in Acrylic October 23, 2010 (9am - 4pm) — Indulge in a full day exploring innovative techniques while you learn to build beautiful surfaces! Experiment with gel mediums, gesso and transparent stains to produce exquisite texture and low relief, working foundations. Your expressive underpaintings will then be developed with glazing techniques and luminous layers to build personal symbols with negative shapes or simply appreciated on their own merit as refined finished pieces. All levels of experience and watercolor painters looking to try acrylics are welcome! Bring an assortment of your acrylic brushes - minimum of a ½" and 1" brights (flat) and 1" and 1 ½" bristle brushes (badger brush or house painting brush). Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Linda Kemp Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $155 before 10/15, $165 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Still Lifes in Dramatic Light October 23, 2010 (9am - 4pm) — Learn how easily you can give a simple still life a stronger interest with dramatic light. Instructor Camille LaPointe-Lyons will explain how to create interesting atmosphere and mood in your artwork. You will be given clear demonstrations on mixing colors without making mud. You will also be given step-by-step basic drawing lessons to help you get started as well as how to paint with acrylics. Beginners welcome! All levels accepted. All materials will be provided. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Camille LaPointe-Lyons Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $150 before 10/15, $160 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Loose and Juicy Landscapes October 23, 2010 (1-4pm) — Paint with free rein and learn to run wild with looser landscape painting. Learn how to use quick spontaneity and your own imagination for maximum effect! From multiple warm-up exercises using four basic compositions to powerful panoramics instructor Robert Burridge's positive, fearless approach inspires everyone to paint with endless possibilities. Many demos, hands-on painting and loads of fun! All levels. Bring your favorite brushes. All materials provided. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Robert Burridge Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $85 before 10/15, $95 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Tantalizing, Transforming Texture October 23, 2010 (9am-12pm) — Did you ever want to add more "oomph" to your acrylic paintings? Adding texture to your paintings is an exciting and fun way to give your work more visual interest. Using Interactive Acrylics, mediums, texture gels and compounds, you will explore ways to manipulate these mediums and add physical dimension to your work. Feel free to bring an old and unloved acrylic painting to transform! All paints and mediums provided by Chroma. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Jennifer VonStein Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690