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			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

			Creative Collage November 27, 2009 (10 AM - 2:30 PM) — Creative Collage is suitable for all levels of art experience. You'll enjoy creative flow in my wondrous, light-filled studio. You'll learn how to tear paper, how to choose the best adhesive, how to make your papers lie flat, how to create texture, how to design your collage & adjust colors, and how to let your creative inner child play. You'll choose from my large collection of papers & embellishments. Whether you want to try a new medium, or experience your first art class, Creative Collage provides the perfect opportunity. You'll create your own beautiful collage, & learn to use your own special treasures in meaningful collages, without fear of ruining them. Supplies included. Class limit, 6. Website: http://www.annbell.net/CollageClass.htm				Location: Houston, TX Instructor: Ann Bell Cost: $75 Email: Ann Bell Phone: 281-330-3827

			David Leffel Portraits & Still Life Workshop December 8 - 11, 2009 (9am - 4pm) — David Leffel, one of the most sought after instructors in the country, teaches in Dallas for the first time. This 4 day workshop will include both portrait and still life opportunities. Models and still life objects will be provided. Enrollment is limited. Website: http://www.studiogalleryofplano.com				Location: Dallas, TX Instructor: David Leffel Sponsor: The Studio Gallery Cost: $850 Email: Donna Phone: 972-989-3054

			#SCH-1001: Color Theory, Design & Composition January 20-24, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm) — Designed to fully immerse the student into the study of oil painting, this week will make you fluent in the language/tools/techniques of the traditional, academic painter. It begins with a thorough exploration of color, value and temperature of a basic, full-spectrum palette. In-class exercises and homework will provide invaluable personal reference materials for the remainder of the student's painting career. Study the differences in traditional, old master and Impressionist color usage, tonalist vs. colorist, transparent and opaque color theories, ebauche, drybrush, impasto, glazing, scumbling, alla prima and studio technique, and much more. The elements of composition and design are demonstrated in the three major areas of subject matter: still life, landscape, and portraits. Website: http://lilipubs.com/				Location: La Porte (Houston), TX Instructor: Johnnie Liliedahl Sponsor: Liliedahl Fine Art Studio Cost: $450 Email: Johnnie Liliedahl Phone: 281-867-0324 or (toll free) 877-867-0324

			#SCH-1002: Landscape January 27 - February 2, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm) — Leaern about the four major landscape masses and values, the two pervasive light sources, and the color and light theories that are peculiar to landscape and how they are affected by change in time of day, weather conditions, and season of the year. Lecture and demonstration will focus on the quick study to capture the essence of the composition, as one must learn to do when working from life, on-location. All work in this workshop will be performed indoors, in the comfort of the air-conditioned studio, through the use of original slides by Johnnie Liliedahl, displayed on large TV screens. Emphasis will be on selecting a viewpoint, a center of interest, and designing the composition to accommodate those selections. Aerial and linear perspective, differences in academic and impressionist concepts will be discussed, as well as tonalist and colorist approaches to the landscape. Website: http://lilipubs.com/				Location: La Porte (Houston), TX Instructor: Johnnie Liliedahl Sponsor: Liliedahl Fine Art Studio Cost: $600 Email: Johnnie Liliedahl Phone: 281-867-0324 or (toll free) 877-867-0324

			Basic Bookbinding: Pockets, Flags & Envelopes February 1-22, 2010 (1:00 - 4:00 PM) — Practice paper folding, sewing and gluing skills while learning three different book structures: a circle accordion with pockets, a flag book with single sheets, and a multi-section book that includes envelopes. Participants will create original painted papers during the first class. All materials included. Website: http://www.swschool.org				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: Rose Harms Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $180 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			#SCH-1003: Still Life, including Florals February 5-13, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm) — Eight-day class (1 rest day on Feb. 9). The structure of this class is lecture, demonstration, and exercises painted from the live setup. Each day will begin with a lecture on basic concepts in still life painting, including (but not limited to) design concept, composition of masses, form and cast shadows as design elements, the color of the light source and its impact on observed color, basic shapes and volumes, complex shapes based on simple components, folds and drapery, fruits and vegetables as simple shapes, brush techniques and paint application methods, direct painting and drawing, and linear perspective. Setups will be designed to provide specific lessons on each area of emphasis. You will learn how to paint glass, metals, pottery, porcelain, and other surfaces, while practicing the elements of composition and design for either classical techniques or impressionist setups. Each student will have their own private setup box with spotlight, allowing complete freedom to set up original compositions. Website: http://lilipubs.com/				Location: La Porte (Houston), TX Instructor: Johnnie Liliedahl Sponsor: Liliedahl Fine Art Studio Cost: $650 + $50 Still Life Fee Email: Johnnie Liliedahl Phone: 281-867-0324 or (toll free) 877-867-0324

			Calligraphy: The Uncial Alphabet February 8-22, 2010 (10:00A - 12:00P) — The Uncial alphabet is smooth flowing and easy to letter. Known as the "early Christian alphabet," it is a majuscule (using only capitals) alphabet. This beautiful alphabet can be used in many settings, from books to family trees. Learn it as a means of personal artistic expression. The course is geared to the beginner, but also would satisfy those with some experience who would like to improve their skills. There will be step-by-step instruction on letter forms, spacing, and how to use the alphabet in projects. All materials will be provided. Website: http://www.swschool.org				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: Dolores Schultz Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $90 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			Van Dyke Brown Photographs February 11, 13, & 14, 2010 (2/11 - 7P-9P & 2/13-14 - 9:30A - 4:30P) — This course offers a unique opportunity to learn the historic process of Van Dyke printing, which is rarely taught in this country, through lecture and hands-on printing. The Van Dyke process is one of the most basic of all the silver salt emulsions — photographs are of a light brown to chocolate brown in color. This process has been called “the poor man's platinum” and rightly so, since the finished prints are beautiful! The course is offered in conjunction with the McNay Art Museum's exhibition TruthBeauty: Pictorialism and Photography as an Art, 1845–1945, and will include a Thursday evening lecture and tour of the exhibition at the McNay. Website: http://www.swschool.org				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: Victor Pagona Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $230 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			Special Fibers: Paper for Printmaking February 13-14, 2010 (10:00A - 4:00P) — When working with artist-made paper, the printmaker can approach the printed image with an extra medium for expression. Students will create paper for a small edition print with an eye toward specifically designed paper - color and shape - that will work in concert with their print. Working with cotton rag, a variety of papermaking techniques will be taught that can enhance the printed image. Everyone will have the opportunity to make both plain sheets and edition sheets for their own project. Students should come to class with a print proof to aid in creating their paper. See the materials list for available paper sizes. All papermaking materials will be provided. Website: http://www.swschool.org				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: Beck Whitehead Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $160 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			Artist As Traveler February 19, 2010 (9:00A - 4:00P) — Who doesn't have a box full of travel memorabilia crying out to become more than a pile of distant memories? This workshop enables you to journal your experience using your own travel ephemera - photos, drawings, postcards, or collected mementos. Get your creative juices flowing during an initial slide lecture which gives a glimpse into the pivotal role of travel in the work of artists and presents a wide spectrum of multimedia artists' travel journals. Learn beginning bookbinding and design skills while you honor your materials in a hardboard accordion fold book. Delight in new-found methods of organization and execution as you design your own travel journal structure. Website: http://www.swschool.org				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: Gail Rieke - Santa Fe, NM Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $365 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			Paper & Metal Leaf Lamination March 5-7, 2010 (10:00A - 4:30P) — Lamination is the process of applying paper or metal leafing to a cloth surface with a silk screen and gel medium. Patterns may be simple or complex, in black and white, or color. Laminated fabric can serve as a background for additional printing, stitching and manipulating, or stand alone as an art piece. Participants will produce a set of laminated samples and then forge ahead on a larger study. Discussions include a survey of appropriate papers, leafing materials, and mediums, and a review of basic design principles. Please see SSAC website for a materials list. Website: http://www.swschool.org				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: Jane Dunnewold Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $325 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			The Mural Print March 6-7, 2010 (10:00A - 5:00P) — Have you ever wondered what the impact of your photographs would be if they were printed LARGE-scale? This intensive class will explore the art of making exhibition-quality mural prints. Slide presentations and demonstrations will provide an overview of the large-scale print and its applications. Bring your own black and white negatives and let's make some big prints. Mural paper will be provided. Prerequisite: Previous darkroom experience. Website: http://www.swschool.org				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: Victor Pagona Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $265 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			Watercolor Energies and Composition March 8-12, 2010 — Frank Webb is one of the nation's premier watercolor teachers and brings enthusiasm and energy to his classes, making painting an exhilarating enterprise. "My work proceeds from on-the-spot graphite drawings made from a lifetime of travels. Each drawing is edited, fused with design principles, and used as the model. With large flat brushes and plenty of water I approach the paper in a slam-bang initial wash, and end with the caress of a butterfly wing." Website: http://www.artshow.com/webb				Location: Houston, TX Instructor: Frank Webb Email: Jerrie Gast Phone: 281-259-4990

			Building Sculptural Forms March 12-14, 2010 (10:00A - 4:00P) — This three-day workshop will focus on building three-dimensional structures using a variety of materials and joining techniques. Most materials can be found as close as your local food store or your trash bin! Create elegant forms and layered structures using joining techniques —taping, gluing, coiling, riveting and more - and mold-making techniques. Sculptural forms will be developed from a range of common materials such as sticks, recycled containers, cardboard, and fiber, to unusual materials like hog gut. Explore 3-D design using these options and combinations, and explore the use of surface pattern applications as well. Website: http://www.swschool.org				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: Diane Banks/ Harrisonburg, VA Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $350 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			Japanese Yuzen March 19-21, 2010 (10:00A - 4:30P) — Japanese yuzen dyeing is world-renown for its beauty of design and intricacy of techniques. Several stand-alone processes, each with its own distinct personality, are combined into a symphony of coordinated delight. In this class we will be working with rice-paste resist, direct painting techniques, clamping and string resist, indigo and other natural dyes — and we will touch lightly upon a minimalist approach to gold leafing and embroidery. A very basic knowledge of shibori (tie-dye/clamping) and dyeing is useful but not required. Tuition covers dyes/silks/other consumables, use of equipment, and a DVD of techniques. Website: http://www.swschool.org				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: John Marshall / Covelo, CA Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $350 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			The Figure in Pastels April 13-15, 2010 (9-4) — Students are taught a traditional pastel painting technique, working with live models. Drawing, composition, anatomy, proportion, value, color and pastel application will be explored. Emphasis will be on developing form using light and shadow. For those wanting to speed up and become less tight in their work, this is an excellent class to take. Students do not need prior pastel experience. Some drawing would be helpful, but not imperative. Website: http://www.wenmohsranch.com				Location: Marble Falls, TX Instructor: Margaret Dyer Sponsor: Wenmohs Ranch Cost: $340.00 Email: Dena Wenmohs Phone: 830-825-3465

			Contemporary China May 1, 2010 (10:00A - 4:00P) — This workshop will cover the painting of images on the surface of porcelain using china paint - an over-glaze enamel. Explore sources of inspiration (library, digital photography, drawing and most important your own memory) for visual imagery. Work through the technical aspects necessary to make these ideas find their way onto the surface of the porcelain. Examples of historical and contemporary work in china painting will be shown. NOTE: Individuals should bring a small, clear glazed porcelain form on which they can experiment with the application of china paints. The class will complete the work together. Pieces will be fired the following week. Individuals signing up for this workshop should plan to attend Weiser's Friday evening artist talk. Website: http://www.swschool.org				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: Kurt Weiser - Phoenix, AZ Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $160 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			#WKS-1001: Painting Facial Features Workshop June 10-14, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm) — This class is designed to give the student an in-depth knowledge of the individual features of the face (eyes, nose, mouth) and how they should be observed and painted from three different views (full-face, 3/4, and profile). Students will work exclusively from photographs of models of varying ages, gender and race to practice the painting of features. No previous drawing experience is required. The photographs used as reference material put the painter at ease because they are already in a two-dimensional format, making the transition from photo to painting much easier to understand. The last day of class will be devoted to painting an entire head from a photograph, putting all the features together. Website: http://lilipubs.com/				Location: La Porte (Houston), TX Instructor: Johnnie Liliedahl Sponsor: Liliedahl Fine Art Studio Cost: $450 Email: Johnnie Liliedahl Phone: 281-867-0324 or (toll free) 877-867-0324

			#SCH-1004: Portraits, Live Model June 17-25, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm) — Eight-day class (1 rest day on June 21). Paint from the live model, learning how to measure the head to achieve a likeness in full-face, ¾ view, and profile. The structure of the head, its volume and shape will be studied to learn the large light and shadow masses that are common to all human faces. Students will paint at least five different positions with the model: profile light-side, profile shadow-side, ¾ light side, ¾ shadow side, and full face. Painters will develop speed, skill and facility with their tools and measuring techniques. The last three days will be devoted to longer poses enabling the student to design a formal portrait composition which may include hands. Backgrounds will be discussed and how they play an integral part of the portrait composition. Website: http://lilipubs.com/				Location: La Porte (Houston), TX Instructor: Johnnie Liliedahl Sponsor: Liliedahl Fine Art Studio Cost: $650 + $100 Model Fee Email: Johnnie Liliedahl Phone: 281-867-0324 or (toll free) 877-867-0324

			#Ment-1001: Mentoring Workshop June 28 - July 2, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm) — These classes are offered to those students who are beyond the intermediate level and wish to work in a stimulating environment with a small group of other artists. You may work on any subject of your choice: figurative, still life or landscape, from life or from personal photo resources. Johnnie will work individually with each painter as a mentor, both from an artistic viewpoint, and as a career coach. All the resources of the studio are at your service: still life props, live models, digital imaging and printing for professional painting references. If you are ready to work on your own, but would like to have an honest critique and suggestions on how to advance your work to another level, this self-directed workshop is for you. Pre-requisites required. Website: http://lilipubs.com/				Location: La Porte (Houston), TX Instructor: Johnnie Liliedahl Sponsor: Liliedahl Fine Art Studio Cost: $700 Email: Johnnie Liliedahl Phone: 281-867-0324 or (toll free) 877-867-0324

			#SCH-1005 Old Master Methods One: The Flemish Method October 25 - 30, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm) — Study with Johnnie Liliedahl and learn fine art principles and painting techniques that will elevate your paintings to a new level. Students will learn the academic theories, methods and techniques of traditional, representational, realistic oil painting. The entire week is spent on one long project, designed to give the student the experience of the painting process from start to finish. You will learn to paint original figurative paintings from beautifully posed, photographic resources using the Flemish Old Masters technique. While working with live models is desirable, painters do not always have the time or access to full-time live models, and must rely on photographs, drawings or small painted studies for their composition. Teaching the process of assembling the right resources, and how to use them is part of the curriculum of this class. Website: http://lilipubs.com/				Location: La Porte (Houston), TX Instructor: Johnnie Liliedahl Sponsor: Liliedahl Fine Art Studio Cost: $600 Email: Johnnie Liliedahl Phone: 281-867-0324 or (toll free) 877-867-0324

			#SCH-1006 Old Master Methods Two: The Venetian Method November 2-7, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm) — Study with Johnnie Liliedahl and learn fine art principles and painting techniques that will elevate your paintings to a new level. Students will learn the academic theories, methods and techniques of traditional, representational, realistic oil painting. The entire week is spent on one long project, designed to give the student the experience of the painting process from start to finish. You will learn to paint original figurative paintings from beautifully posed, photographic resources using the Venetian Method. The monochromatic, opaque underpainting is as detailed as the finished work in color. This method creates an undeniable sense of presence in any painting executed in this manner. While the underpainting cannot be seen, except by the trained eye, its structure, tonal range and brushwork serve to make the finished work in color appear more vivid. Website: http://lilipubs.com/				Location: La Porte (Houston), TX Instructor: Johnnie Liliedahl Sponsor: Liliedahl Fine Art Studio Cost: $600 Email: Johnnie Liliedahl Phone: 281-867-0324 or (toll free) 877-867-0324

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