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			Animal Drawing and Sculpture Class September 18 - November 6, 2010 (Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) — Explore the animal as model, and learn its behavioral characteristics and comparative anatomy through live animal, skeletal and taxidermy study. Drawing and clay sculpture materials and techniques will be covered through lecture, demonstration, group critique and individual assistance. Work on location at the Wagner Free Institute, the Academy of Natural Sciences, and Philadelphia Zoo, as well as in the studio. All levels welcome. Note: No class on October 2. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Painting Horses and Cows from Life September 20 - 24, 2010 (9am - 4pm) — In my "Painting Horses and Cows From Life" workshop, we will focus on how the camera distorts a large animal, and therefore how to use photographs as reference after learning horse and cow structure by painting from life. Visit website				Location: Wimberley, TX Instructor: Karen Bonnie Sponsor: Wimberley Artist Workshops Cost: $500 Email: Belinda Aber Phone: 281-804-4816

			Modeling the Horse Portrait with Carter Jones September 27-30, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — Participants will receive instruction on the anatomy and characteristics of the horse, and will complete a head and neck portrait using water-based clay. Carter Jones studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and then embarked on a period of independent study in Paris. The class will take advantage of the marvelous collection of sculpted horses on the grounds of Brookgreen Gardens. A Fellow of the National Sculpture Society, Carter Jones has been an instructor in the Brookgreen Master Sculptor Program since 2002, and has taught for many years in his own studio in New York City. Workshop is limited to 12 students. Call Laura Brown (800) 849-1931 or visit web site for more information. Visit website				Location: Murrells Inlet, SC Instructor: Carter Jones Sponsor: Brookgreen Gardens Cost: $550 Email: Laura Brown Phone: 843-235-6019

			Small Sculpture of the Natural World October 11-13, 15-16, 2010 (Mon-Wed 9am-4pm, Fri-Sat 9am-Noon) — The beauty of the natural world and clay combine as you create small ceramic sculptures utilizing the coil, slab and drape hand-building techniques. Subject matter will focus on the amazing natural world of our Midwestern forests: leaves, small animals, insects, seedpods and invertebrates. In addition to handbuilding, you will be introduced to electric firing and detailing using underglazes to create highly realistic works. You will work from drawings and photographic reference materials. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Karen Bell Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Non-Member: $495 + materials & firing fees Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			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

			Pastel Animal Portraits with Brenda Mattson October 21, 2010 (9am - 4pm) — Award-winning artist Brenda Mattson will conduct a workshop on painting animals in pastel. Learn to indicate feathers, fur and other animal textures. You will be using three different types of pastel on a sanded paper. Bring your favorite animal photo, or use one of Brenda's. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Brenda Mattson Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $140 before 10/15, $150 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Seeking the Soul in Animal Eyes October 22, 2010 (1-4pm) — Capture the soul of an animal by focusing on their eyes. This can be done using Unison pastels, a sanded Richeson pastel board and a photo that you provide of a treasured pet - or use any of the sample photos that instructor Mary Telfer will provide. Also learn about color-matching by asking yourself some questions - what hue is it? how intense is it? what value is it? - and by layering the pastels that glide on the surface like butter. Get focus and clarity using blending stubs. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Mary Telfer Holden Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Pet Artists: Secret Formulas For Realistic Fur - Graphite Pencil Rendering October 22, 2010 (1-4pm) — Ever spend hours getting the face of a pet just right and then the fur turns out looking like it needs a good grooming? Each animal's fur lends the pet its own personality and if you don't capture your pet's hairdo, you lose the likeness. In this workshop you will discover insider tips, tricks and shortcuts that will make your pet's fur look so realistic you will want to reach out and pet the paper. Nationally-recognized Hair Master Sandra Angelo will reveal key secrets for rendering 4 kinds of fur: shiny, wavy, fluffy and curly locks. You will be provided with detailed exercises that help you master fur once and for all! Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Sandra Angelo Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Skulls, Bones, Feather and Fur October 30-31, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — Draw objects from PAFA's remarkable anatomical collection of human and animal skeletons, skulls, and taxidermy. Dramatically illuminated and thoughtfully arranged, learn to better understand and simplify these complex structures as shape and form, modeling with light and shadow, and spatial placement. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Frederic C. Kaplan Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $225 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Capturing the Essence November 2-5, 2010 (9am - 4pm) — Drawing - lots and lots of drawing! - both the infamous "2 minute sketches" and drawing from life, as well as longer projects. Building a foundation to critique our own and others' work. Rendering values to help build form. Experimenting with composition and "pushing our boundaries". Plenty of give-and-take discussion of art, business, life, the universe, and everything. Visit website				Location: Wimberley, TX Instructor: Julie Chapman Sponsor: Wimberley Artist Workshops Cost: $475 Email: Belinda Aber Phone: 281-804-4816

			Painting the Animals We Love November 8-10, 2010 (10 - 5 on first day, then 9 - 4 with a one hour lunch) — Animals bring something special to our lives and give us inspiration for paintings that we will treasure. This workshop will concentrate on how to bring animals to life through color, lighting, and good composition. Learn to indicate fur, feathers, and other animal textures. We will be working from photographs, so you will need to bring several good photos of your pet or wildlife animals. Through demonstrations and lectures, we will be covering good drawing fundamentals and, of course, everyone's favorite - value! Working from a limited palette will give you lots of practice in color and mixing, and will keep your paintings in harmony. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Phil Beck Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $380 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Wildlife & Watercolor November 11-14, 2010 (7:00am - 4:30pm) — Award-winning wildlife artist Sandra Blair returns to Triple D Game Farm for this exciting 4-day workshop. Three mornings will begin at first light photographing the Triple 'D' animals in large natural-habitat compounds. We will be just a few yards from animals such as wolves, lynx, fox, snow leopard, bears and cougar - and if we're lucky we may have snow! During the afternoons and the 4th day, Sandra will demonstrate how to paint eyes, fur textures and feathers. Then you will paint from supplied photos with plenty of one-on-one attention from the instructor. Discussions will cover composition, habitat and combining several photos into one painting. Class is limited to 10 participants - don't miss this exciting opportunity so register now! Visit website				Location: Kalispell, MT Instructor: Sandra Blair, SAA, AFC, BWS Sponsor: Triple D Game Farm Cost: $1250.00 Email: Sandra Blair Phone: (717) 234-6545

			Audubon Watercolor Birds Class January 8 - February 26, 2011 (Saturdays, 1-4pm) — This eight-session watercolor class is taught by two instructors (four weeks with each artist), Bill Lundquist and Larry Charles, as part of our program to help bird lovers capture accurate likenesses of the birds they observe. Inspired by the historic artworks of John James Audubon, the emphasis is on realism and color accuracy. This in-studio class teaches how to apply watercolor correctly to achieve different effects with paint. The class will be high energy and low stress for maximum enjoyment! Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Bill Lundquist and Larry Charles Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $360 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Wildlife Painting Workshop January 24-28, 2011 (9am-4pm) — In this workshop, students will learn how to attain a fresh, spontaneous, and painterly feel to their art. We will concentrate on good composition (defining active vs. passive approaches), good drawing, interpretive brushwork, color harmony, exploring animal(s) as abstract shapes - working with backgrounds in unifying positive and negative form. This being done while remaining true to the realism and storytelling inherent in the western art genre. Beecham will lecture using his work to show his own approach to design and execution of a painting. Students will spend time working on a piece in class while the instructor answers questions and critiques. There will be a group critique that will be positive and encouraging, with a focus on finding solutions to areas of difficulty. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Gregory Beecham Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $585 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Bird Sculpture Workshop January 24-28, 2011 (9am-4pm) — Scott will begin the workshop with a discussion about bird anatomy, aerodynamics and achieving the illusion of movement of birds in flight. She will discuss the difference between a technically adequate piece of work and one with spirit and life. She will emphasize the value of lost and found edges and how good composition and an expressive surface convey a feeling of movement, rhythm, light and emotion. Students will learn the importance of assembling strong, meaningful shapes and how eliminating unimportant details can create the essence of the bird. Above all, movement, gesture, and anatomy are the focus. Instruction includes building bird armatures. Students will work from photography, drawings, taxidermy mounts and videotapes of birds in flight. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Sandy Scott Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $585 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Painting Animals and Landscapes January 31 - February 4, 2011 (9am-4pm) — 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. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Dave Wade Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $535 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Animals and the People They Love February 22-24, 2011 (9am-4pm) — Animals are such an important part of our daily lives. They give us inspiration and show us unconditional love. So, our primary focus will be animals: learning to paint fur, feathers and different skin textures. We will be painting from photos, so whether you paint a pet, wildlife or human, remember you're only as good as your copy! Work from a photo with good lighting that is sharp and a large image size. Through demos and lectures, we will cover the importance of good drawing and of course everyone's favorite: Value! Students will work from a limited palette, a great way to learn color mixing and keep your paintings in harmony. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Phil Beck Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $380 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Inspiration from Nature February 28 - March 4, 2011 (9am-4pm) — Susan is well-known for combining highly detailed foregrounds with soft, impressionistic backgrounds to create realistic and dramatic nature paintings. You are encouraged to bring your own reference material; however, Susan will have some available if needed. Her structured and organized method of teaching will help build your confidence and understanding of the medium through step-by-step exercises and lots of individual attention. With daily demos, handouts and projects, she will teach you the principles of creating a strong composition and the techniques she uses to complete a fabulous painting. She will also share the techniques of her amazing wet-on-wet backgrounds. You will discover the magic of textures and the delights of delicate detail. Visit website				Location: Springfield, OR Instructor: Susan Bourdet Sponsor: Emerald Art Center Cost: $435 Email: Cheryl Leontina Phone: 541-726-8595

			'Painting' Portraits with Charcoal March 7-11, 2011 (10 - 5 on first day, then 9 - 4 with a one hour lunch) — In this workshop Virgil will help artist's take their work to a higher level of realism. Some of this will be accomplished by using the time-honored grid system invented in the 16th century by the German painter Albrecht Durer. Virgil will demonstrate and work individually with each person. Students will learn how to capture the personality with reflective light, and meaningful transitions between light and dark using techniques with charcoal, paint brushes, and other tools. The first half of the class students will create a finished portrait of a human, and the remaining half will be spent drawing a portrait of a horse. Both portraits will include the use of anatomical information and other skills to create realistic and believable portraits. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Virgil Stephens Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $575 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Modeling the Horse from Life March 21-25, 2011 (9am-4pm) — Students will spend the week modeling a horse from life. Students will be taught to make a fast, effective armature that will give them the foundation to complete a clay model of a horse during the workshop. Rod will teach an accurate way of proporting based on his own method which he has successfully used to create award winning horse sculptures. Students can expect to complete a clay model during the week. Zullo's methods, philosophies, and concepts will also be discussed. All students are welcome, from the beginner to advanced. This workshop will be primarily outdoors sculpting horses from life. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Rod Zullo Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $585 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			The Human-Animal Connection March 25, 26, and April 9, 2011 (9am-3pm) — The first two days of this workshop will be spent working in water-based clay to create expressive animal sculptures which embody human characteristics and may even be coupled with human figures. We will be using the traditional clay technique of slab building to construct hollow forms suitable for firing. Exterior and interior support structures will be discussed. The pieces will be left for the following two weeks to dry and be put through the first (bisque) firing. The third day of the workshop, Saturday, April 9, the students will be applying underglazes to the pieces. The sculptures will be fired a second time and students may pick them up after the class ends. Materials fee includes clay, glazes and firing of final sculpture. Visit website				Location: Phoenix, AZ Instructor: Jane Kelsey-Mapel Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $300 + $30 material fee Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Sculpting Animals from Life April 4-8, 2011 (10 - 5 on first day, then 9 - 4 with a one hour lunch) — Ken Rowe's workshop will simplify the seemingly overwhelming process of sculpting animals from life. Starting with armatures, students will be shown how to build easy and accurate structures for both birds and mammals. Then using live reference (dogs, horses, etc.) students will sculpt their individual pieces as Ken Rowe and Jason Scull demonstrate how to see and map their way to a completed field study. Participating students can expect to complete two or three studies from life during this five-day course. Ken began sculpting after a very successful career as a taxidermist, a business that demanded an intense study of anatomy, composition and wildlife physiology. His unique background has enabled Rowe to capture the spirit of his subjects with great technical skill. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Ken Rowe Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $725 + $250 materials fee Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Thinking Outside the Box April 11-15, 2011 (9am - 4pm) — "Emotion plays an important part in every successful painting, so I choose only subjects that call to me, and that gives my work energy and excitement." Bev Jozwiak, NWS, is an award-winning and nationally well-known watercolor artist. Bev and Vickie have designed this workshop to help students at every skill level. Learn to paint boldy with good composition, strong values and vivid color -- including luscious greens, glowing whites and rich black. All your questions will be answered, to help you achieve the end result you want. Paint your passion! Get individual attention when needed, with this two-artist team. Both artists will demo daily. Think outside the box -- paint outside the lines -- and have fun! Visit website				Location: Springfield, OR Instructor: Bev Jozwiak and Vickie Nelson Sponsor: Emerald Art Center Cost: $455 Email: Cheryl Leontina Phone: 541-726-8595

			Painting the Animals We Love April 19-21, 2011 (10 - 5 on first day, then 9 - 4 with a one hour lunch) — Animals bring something special to our lives and give us inspiration for paintings that we will treasure. This workshop will concentrate on how to bring animals to life through color, lighting, and good composition. Learn to indicate fur, feathers, and other animal textures. We will be working from photographs, so you will need to bring several good photos of your pet or wildlife animals. Through demonstrations and lectures, we will be covering good drawing fundamentals and, of course, everyone's favorite - value! Working from a limited palette will give you lots of practice in color and mixing, and will keep your paintings in harmony. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Phil Beck Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $380 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Tuscany en Plein Air May 25 - June 1, 2011 (sessions daily) — This workshop explores plein air painting essentials and advanced techniques. In addition, try your hand painting horses in the landscape. Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: J.H. Lukens Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Dynamic Pastel Painting June 6-8, 2011 (9am-4pm) — Dawn is a dedicated teacher with over 20 years of experience teaching drawing and painting to all ages and skill levels, from kindergarten through elderhostel. Her teaching style is dynamic, challenging and inspiring, and most importantly, fun and innovative. As a teacher, Dawn is structured and organized, unpretentious and generous with her time and art knowledge. She creates an engaging class culture where sharing information and learning with joy are paramount. The focus of this workshop will be on dynamic use of pastels. Subjects will include figures, landscapes, animals and combinations thereof. She will give daily demonstrations and tailor the workshop sessions to address the desires and needs of the group with ample individual attention. Visit website				Location: Springfield, OR Instructor: Dawn Emerson Sponsor: Emerald Art Center Cost: $280 Email: Cheryl Leontina Phone: 541-726-8595

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