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			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

			Mixed Media Collage December 5-6, 2009 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — Collage involves the assemblage of different materials, and can be provocative as well as decorative, as seen in the paintings of the Cubists or the photomontages of John Heartfield and Romare Bearden. Learn practical techniques for combining and layering a variety of source materials including your own photographs and cut-outs from newspapers and magazines. Includes discussion of the historical and contemporary use of the medium. Register by: November 27. Website: http://www.pafa.org/School/Continuing-Education/58/				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Anthony Ciambella Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: Non-Credit $195, Lab Fee $10 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

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

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

			Collage January 4-7, 2010 (9:30am - 4:30pm, lunch break 12-1pm) — This workshop will challenge individuals with an in depth experience in collage making. Lectures, demonstrations and hands-on experiences will provide workshop participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to select, format and create collage materials reflecting personal expression. The arrangement of line, shape, color, texture, value and spatial relationships will be the workshop focus. Those who are design-oriented and wish to gain a deeper understanding of pure form will be particularly rewarded. Beginning collage makers, as well as seasoned artists, will be equally comfortable and challenged in this workshop. The instructor will work with individuals at their own level of development and encourage everyone in attendance to explore personal thinking styles that will enable each participant to reach their full potential. Website: http://mysticmountainart.com				Location: Verona, NY Instructor: Jim Ridlon Sponsor: Mystic Mountain Art, Inc. Cost: $799 Email: Mystic Mountain Art Phone: 315.662.7346

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

			Idea Generation and Creative Play January 25 - February 22, 2010 (Mondays, 6:30-9 pm) — Play is fundamental to creativity. Explore a variety of mixed media techniques that integrate traditional and non-traditional methods. Idea generation techniques are practiced to increase spontaneity through experimenting with pen & ink, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, oils, and colored pencils. Group discussions investigate idea, intent, and how well an image communicates. Expect to learn, explore, and expand your methods. (Previous drawing experience required) Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Caleb Prochnow Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $175; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

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

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

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

			Interpretations in Mixed Media February 22-25, 2010 — Exciting 4 days of working with visual images combining acrylic, watercolor, inks, rice papers, colored pencil and working with line, shapes and design. This is an exciting class and you will be surprised with how you will develop freedom in developing textures, exciting color and explore design. Classes are at Sea Oats Gallery, in St. George Island, FL. Four days: Monday, February 22 through Thursday, February 25, 2010. Website: http://www.artshow.com/mathis				Location: St. George Island, FL Instructor: Billie f. Mathis Sponsor: Sea Oats Gallery Email: Jean Collins Phone: 850-927-2303

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

			"What If" Watermedia Workshop with Mary Alice Braukman February 22-26, 2010 — Mary Alice's workshops are an adventure in risk-taking and pushing the medium as far as it will go. One goal is to explore new ideas in mixed water media and collage, and to show visual growth in your art through self expression. Whether working abstractly or representational each painter will be encouraged to find his or her unique, personal direction. We will explore layering of experimental mediums, photo transfers, and collage in depth, striving for results that go beyond obvious techniques and leave people wondering how you created such a gem. Everyone will benefit from the sharing of ideas and critiques. A painter's work is their journal. Website: http://www.braukmanart.com/				Location: St. Petersburg, FL Instructor: Mary Alice Braukman Sponsor: The Arts Center Email: Sherri Lindquest Phone: 727-822-7872

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

			Creating a Collage Journal February 27, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm) — Discover just how talented you really are! Collage journaling is a powerful creative outlet for the expression of thoughts, feelings and dreams. Even if you never thought of yourself as an “artist” or a “writer,” a collage journal can help you see things more clearly. Incorporate pictures and words in a way that is fun as well as personally revealing. Looking for a way to alleviate stress? Unwind and let your creative juices flow! No prior art or writing experience is necessary to enjoy this class. Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Linda Maree Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $75 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Idea Generation and Creative Play March 1-29, 2010 (Mondays, 6:30-9 pm) — Play is fundamental to creativity. Explore a variety of mixed media techniques that integrate traditional and non-traditional methods. Idea generation techniques are practiced to increase spontaneity through experimenting with pen & ink, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, oils, and colored pencils. Group discussions investigate idea, intent, and how well an image communicates. Expect to learn, explore, and expand your methods. (Previous drawing experience required) Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Caleb Prochnow Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $175; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			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

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

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

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

			"What If" Watermedia Workshop with Mary Alice Braukman April 11-16, 2010 — Mary Alice's workshops are an adventure in risk-taking and pushing the medium as far as it will go. One goal is to explore new ideas in mixed water media and collage, and to show visual growth in your art through self expression. Whether working abstractly or representational each painter will be encouraged to find his or her unique, personal direction. We will explore layering of experimental mediums, photo transfers, and collage in depth, striving for results that go beyond obvious techniques and leave people wondering how you created such a gem. Everyone will benefit from the sharing of ideas and critiques. A painter's work is their journal. Website: http://www.braukmanart.com/				Location: Hendersonville, NC Instructor: Mary Alice Braukman Sponsor: Kanuga Watermedia Workshops Email: Will Rasmussen, Registrar Phone: 530-259-2100 (California time)

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

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

			Visual Journaling in Tuscany April 21-28, 2010 (sessions daily) — The workshop is designed to open new paths to communicate experiences, and encourage self-expression through imagery. The vehicle by which each student records these experiences is what Nancy calls the "Visual Journal." A variety of themes, exercises and materials are introduced each day to encourage students to explore their intuitive natures. Students will work with sound, color, memory, poetry, and music in focused assignments and exercises that help to expand creative thinking - emphasizing process over product. Group discussions assist in formulating a direction, which may produce a variety of expressions in various media. Students will come away with a completed portfolio or visual journal full of ideas and information. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/wolfevisualjournaling.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Nancy R Wolfe Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: All-inclusive from US$2649.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			"What If" Watermedia Workshop with Mary Alice Braukman May 24-28, 2010 — Mary Alice's workshops are an adventure in risk-taking and pushing the medium as far as it will go. One goal is to explore new ideas in mixed water media and collage, and to show visual growth in your art through self expression. Whether working abstractly or representational each painter will be encouraged to find his or her unique, personal direction. We will explore layering of experimental mediums, photo transfers, and collage in depth, striving for results that go beyond obvious techniques and leave people wondering how you created such a gem. Everyone will benefit from the sharing of ideas and critiques. A painter's work is their journal. Website: http://www.braukmanart.com/				Location: Greenville, NY Instructor: Mary Alice Braukman Sponsor: Hudson River Valley Art Workshops Email: Kim LaPolla, Director Phone: 518-966-5219

			Textiles, Text & Treasures May 25 - June 1, 2010 (sessions daily) — A workshop for beginners to advanced students, this class is filled with a variety of ways to record a travel experience… and once home, the journal will be a strong reference for later artworks. Using cloth and papers as a foundation we will assemble pages of writings, stitches and weavings that record our surroundings. We will take notes in a literal and evocative way of our interactions with the place and people of Tuscany using a variety of techniques. Materials not brought by the instructor will be gathered spontaneously during the week from around Cortona as well as small excursions and field trips into the city and countryside. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/webstertextilestext.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Sandy Webster Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Paper Headdresses & Heraldic Fashion May 29 - June 5, 2010 (sessions daily) — Cortona is a little-known haven of Etruscan tombs, medieval alleyways, Renaissance art, sweeping views and small-town ambience. The medieval-themed Archidado Joust Festival takes place between May and June. It's a week of costumed festivities and events that traces its origins back to the middle Ages. It will be a week long creative experience for all of us where we will embrace the heraldry, history and romance of this fabulous place. You will learn paper art techniques to make your own crowns and tiaras in Etruscan and Medieval style. You will learn how to design heraldic fashion pieces to wear. But there is more…a giveaway and even a surprise project waiting for you! Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/gabrieladelworthcortona.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Gabriela Delworth Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Mixed Media Adventure in Tuscany June 5-12, 2010 (sessions daily) — Join Cathy Taylor, award winning mixed media artist and member of the National Collage Society and International Society of Experimental Artists, for an exploration into the limitless world of mixed media. Mixed Media Adventure offers enormous opportunity for creative expression…easy and non-intimidating for the beginner and expansive and challenging for the advanced artist. Topics include found paper collage, collage with mixed media, transfer techniques, found object collage, and monoprinting, along with other exciting techniques. A special segment will be presented on Cathy's award winning Anthology Series which was featured in Cloth Paper Scissors magazine. Website*: http://toscanaamericana.com/ctaylormixedmedia.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Cathy Taylor Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Mixed Media Collage & Watercolor June 11-13, 2010 (10 am-4 pm) — Susan Billings runs international art workshops, and paints in far flung locales, but always returns to Telluride to re-connect with the "vibrant arts community and environment that defines the Ah Haa School." This years workshop will guide participants through 3 days of artistic immersion, bringing multi media to life. Delight in the summer alpine experience provides the foundation for this class. Watercolor, pastel, collage, printmaking, drawing, and journaling are the core of our daily experience. Uniting this mountain landscape with the synergy of the engaged group will be our pathway to expanded creativity. This workshop is open to students of all levels and ages. Workshop size is limited to ensure that every participant has ample one-on-one instruction. Website: http://www.ahhaa.org				Location: Telluride, CO Instructor: Susie Billings Cost: $375 for 3 day workshop Email: Laura Acker Phone: (970) 728-3886

			Collage Unleashed June 12-19, 2010 (sessions daily) — Build a visual journal that documents a recent travel journey, displays a collection of personal memories, drawings and images. Throughout the week we will take excursions and learn about capturing interesting images on your journey. The photos will be incorporated into your journal to create interesting collage backgrounds. Play…fast…free…spilling paint and words, thoughts and ideas. Discover interesting ways to extend your artwork and creative exercises including doodle maps, idea lists, word collage, color cutouts that will get you thinking about your art in new ways. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/tracicollageunleashed.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Traci Bautista Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Scrapbooks on the Go June 19-26, 2010 (sessions daily) — Combine your love of travel with this incredible opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind travel journal along the way. Our days will be spent in the Tuscany region, exploring, creating, keenly attuned to our surroundings and unique experiences. Whether you've created 50 custom books, or none at all, it doesn't matter: this workshop is for anyone who has an interest in documenting their travels. We'll be seeing the colors of the region, noticing the smells and tastes of incredible foods, enjoying the textures of ancient stone, observing the variety of plants, listening to the sounds that envelope us, experiencing Italy and documenting those things that make an impression on you along the way. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/smileyscrapbooks.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Jan Bode Smiley Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			The Artist's Book, Vessel for Word and Image August 21-28, 2010 (sessions daily) — The artist's book combines words and images in a structure that reinforces the ideas it contains. Inspired by our experiences in Italy, we will make books that can be a repository for our week together in Cortona. We will begin by talking about travel journals, documenting your experiences on this trip. Some simple binding structures and page design considerations will lead us to work on an artist's book. Your images may include drawing, painting or collage techniques. We will then integrate our imagery with handwritten text, and design a book structure that further develops the ideas. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/cicalecalligraphy.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Annie Cicale Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

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

			Cathedral of Dreams in Cortona September 18-25, 2010 (sessions daily) — Learn from the Holy Mother and Master Originator St. Lisa, the miraculous transmogrifying Paint-Over technique. Create your crumbling wall substrates as the Venerable St. Colette communes authentic aging wall techniques on canvas and edging techniques as both explore the fine art and liberation in wine washing. (Becoming one with the wine is strongly encouraged.) For the Blessed Finale St. Lisa will teach you to take these photos as a basis for a painting, then St. Colette will teach you how to integrate the painting and depict yourself as Saint (with heroic virtue) to create your own beautiful Icon Tableau. Students will be using captured digital imagery from local ancient cathedrals to provide the basis for class artwork. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/coletteglisabmix.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Colette George & Lisa Bebi Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2749.00 all-inclusive Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

			Artista En Cera Encaustic Painting for Women Monthly — En Cera encaustic painting is an introduction to the revived process of painting with molten wax. Students will produce several paintings while learning both traditional methods and a variety of modern techniques including brush application, pouring, and collage. The history of encaustics, the nature of the medium, supports and substrates, how to make encaustic paints, and use of various tools is included. Instructor William Harsh, California painter and art instructor of nearly two decades, shares his wealth of knowledge and technique. As a talented and experienced painter, Bill will inspire experimentation and creativity. Artista Creative Safaris for Women are hands-on art workshops which include art instruction, lodging, dining, yoga, and other activities in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Website: http://www.artistacreative.com				Location: Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA Instructor: William Harsh Sponsor: Artista Creative Safaris For Women Email: Guest Services Phone: 831-625-5748

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