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			Life and Landscape Drawing in Newfoundland September 4-5, 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 weekend drawing workshop, 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: $450 includes materials Email: Sarah Agnew Phone: 709-464-3907

			Still Life Painting Class September 9 - December 16, 2010 (Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) — Working from a variety of colorful still life arrangements, learn to create paintings from preparatory sketches to fully resolved pieces. Instruction will focus on basic drawing skills, composition, painting technique, color, texture and the development of a more personal interpretation of the subject matter. This class is excellent for beginners as well as experienced painters seeking to further their interest in the subject. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Neil di Sabato Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			The Artist's Palette: A Retrospective of Floral Design September 11-18, 2010 — Sonny will demonstrate and then guide you to create your own floral arrangements, using available plant material, containers and other decorative elements. He will also walk you through the history of floral design. We will visit flower markets and local florists. This class is open to all levels of people interested in design. Photo courtesy of Addison Gallery. Visit website				Location: Tuscany, Italy Instructor: Sonny Gada Sponsor: Tuscany: A Journey for the Senses, LLC Cost: 1800 Euro Email: Joan Hill Phone: 508-255-7907

			Oil Painting: Still-Life September 13 - December 13, 2010 (Mondays, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) — Several approaches to painting by layering or glazing oil colors will be demonstrated using a variety of engaging still-life arrangements as subject matter. The creative uses of this time-honored method will be discussed and demonstrated with emphasis on contemporary relevance as well as historical reference. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Gilbert Lewis Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			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 Space and Light: The Still-Life September 14 - December 14, 2010 (Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) — The illusion of realism in still-life painting is incomplete without a convincing sense of space and light. Learn to see and translate the effects of light - its color, intensity, directions and focus - into your painting to achieve more authentic and vibrant results. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Frederic C. Kaplan Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Still Life Oil September 15 - October 20, 2010 (Wednesdays 9:30 am - 12:30 pm) — Working from the still life, Nancy teaches fundamentals of drawing, composition, color mixing and how to see colors in their appropriate values. Limited to 16 students. Visit website				Location: Easton, MD Instructor: Nancy Tankersley Sponsor: Easton Studio and School Cost: $210 Email: Yolanda or Kathi Phone: 410-770-8350

			Painting Vibrant Floral Watercolors September 17-19, 2010 (9:30 until 4:30) — We use photographs to create floral watercolors, learn about color mixing, backgrounds that accent flowers, various techniques, leaf, petal textures, basic composition guidelines. Cost includes some pigment, refer photos, some wc paper, refreshments, Photo Tour (Fri.) Nearby Portland Rose & Japanese Gardens. Sharon is an award-winning artist. See bio on her website. Visit website				Location: Vancouver, WA Instructor: Sharon Freeman, BA Fine Arts, MA Ed Sponsor: Pacific Northwest Watercolors Cost: $100 for one person $90 ea for 2 people Email: Sharon Freeman Phone: 360-576-1525

			Botanical Drawing 101 September 20 - October 25, 2010 (Mondays, 9am-12pm) — This is a foundation drawing class that will introduce students of all skill levels to the basics of botanical drawing, vocabulary, and observational skills by developing an appreciation of plant structure (morphology). You will learn pencil techniques through a series of exercises and will complete a finished graphite drawing of a botanical icon using a step-by-step process based on these exercises. This class will get you past staring at that blank sheet of paper and start you drawing with new botanical drawing techniques. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Elaine Hultgren Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $270 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			5-Day Still-Life/Portrait/Figure Painting Workshop September 22-26, 2010 (10am-5pm ) — 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. The Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art is proud to welcome back this incredible artist to share her legacy. Visit website				Location: Van Nuys, CA Instructor: Sherrie McGraw Sponsor: Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art Cost: $795 Email: Cindy Jackson Phone: 818 708-9232

			Pastel Painting: In the Studio & Plein Air September 22 - November 10, 2010 (Wednesdays, 1-4pm) — Pastels are an exciting and immediate medium, which incorporate both drawing and painting simultaneously. Explore techniques and gain drawing skills in a relaxed atmosphere. Techniques include hatching, broken color, blending, and feathering and we will explore various kinds of under paintings. Still Life, landscapes and other nature inspired subjects will be investigated. Different papers or supports will be used to determine which is best for your style of painting. We will also discover effective approaches painting on location with pastel. Learn how to capture the beauty of light on location and create effective illusions with values, color relationships, shapes and edges. Limit 12 students. 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

			Richard Schmid's Secrets to Still Life Painting September 23, 2010 (12:45 PM - 2:45 PM) — In this special half-day demonstration, Schmid will answer the question that was recently posed to him by one of Europe's premier portraitists: "What is your secret of painting?" Schmid will do this by demonstrating and explaining his approach to painting a still life in one of the grand ballrooms of the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa. This will include revealing how he accesses "the richest possible source of subject matter and inspiration," as well as sharing techniques for controlling the painting surface, achieving a variety of edges, and painting with a palette knife. Painting: Richard Schmid Visit website				Location: Dana Point, CA Instructor: Richard Schmid Sponsor: Interweave Press, LLC & American Artist Cost: $75 Email: Kate Ptolemy Phone: (970) 776-1429

			Painting the Still Life with Jacqueline Kamin September 24, 2010 (9 AM - 4:30 PM) — In this workshop, Kamin will begin with a morning demonstration of the still life. Students can paint alongside Kamin during her demo, or wait until the afternoon when she will work with artists individually and offer critiques. Painting by: Jacqueline Kamin Visit website				Location: Dana Point, CA Instructor: Jacqueline Kamin Sponsor: Interweave Press, LLC. & American Artist Cost: $325 Email: Kate Ptolemy Phone: (970) 776-1429

			Life Demo with Jacqueline Kamin September 25, 2010 (1:30 PM - 4:30 PM) — Kamin will demonstrate and explain her approach to the still life in this demonstration, from arranging the elements of a strong setup to each stage of the painting process. Painting by: Jacqueline Kamin Visit website				Location: Dana Point, CA Instructor: Jacqueline Kamin Sponsor: Interweave Press, LLC & American Artist Cost: $75 Email: Kate Ptolemy Phone: (970) 776-1429

			Painting the Still Life with Clayton J. Beck III September 25, 2010 (9 AM - 4:30 PM) — Participants in this workshop will be able to watch and learn how Beck sets up and approaches a still life. After a morning demonstration, students will work from still life setups while Beck assists and critiques artists individually. Beck's instructional approach focuses on helping artists increase their observational and perceptive skills so that they can be better at their own styles when they return to their studios. Painting by: Clayton J. Beck III Visit website				Location: Dana Point, CA Instructor: Clayton J. Beck III Sponsor: Interweave Press, LLC. & American Artist Cost: $325 Email: Kate Ptolemy Phone: (970) 776-1429

			Painting Concepts in the Still Life with Sherrie McGraw September 26, 2010 (9 AM - 4:30 PM) — Students will learn how to paint conceptually in this still life workshop, using the elements of the setup to paint a visual idea. McGraw will demonstrate and explain how color, edges, composition, values, and shapes play an abstract part in conveying visual ideas. Painting by: Sherri McGraw Visit website				Location: Dana Point, CA Instructor: Sherrie McGraw Sponsor: Interweave Press, LLC. & American Artist Cost: $325 Email: Kate Ptolemy Phone: (970) 776-1429

			Painting the Still Life with Jacqueline Kamin September 26, 2010 (9 AM - 4:30 PM) — In this workshop, Kamin will begin with a morning demonstration of the still life. Students can paint alongside Kamin during her demo, or wait until the afternoon when she will work with artists individually and offer critiques. Painting by: Jacqueline Kamin Visit website				Location: Dana Point, CA Instructor: Jacqueline Kamin Sponsor: Interweave Press, LLC. & American Artist Cost: $325 Email: Kate Ptolemy Phone: (970) 776-1429

			Still Life Demo with Clayton J. Beck III September 26, 2010 (9 AM - 12 Noon) — During this indoor demo, Beck will demonstrate and explain how he approaches a still life in oil, from selecting the objects, to setting up the arrangement and lighting, to the technical aspects and the importance of training your eye to observe and interpret visual information. Painting by: Clayton J. Beck III Visit website				Location: Dana Point, CA Instructor: Clayton J. Beck III Sponsor: Interweave Press, LLC & American Artist Cost: $75 Email: Kate Ptolemy Phone: (970) 776-1429

			Light & Color Landscape September 27 - October 1, 2010 (9:00am - 4:00pm) — This workshop combines the Color Intensive and Landscape workshop working both in the studio and outdoors. Depending on weather, there will be both still life and landscape painting. A slide presentation and demonstration are included. Visit website				Location: Cary, NC Instructor: Susan Sarback Sponsor: Cary Art League Email: Jean Scholz Phone: (919) 303-7887

			The Figure and Still Life in Oil: Developing the Idea September 29 - November 3, 2010 (Wednesdays, 1-4pm) — This class will encourage students to think past mere rendering, and deeper into the development of a painting. Emphasis is on creating mood through your compositions, and incorporating emotion into your work. Whether you wish to paint from a still life set-up, or costumed model, the critical elements of a well designed painting will be practiced and discussed as they relate to both subject matters. Students will receive plenty of individualized instruction to help each student reach their personal goals. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Nancy Chaboun Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $270 + $35 model fee Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Saturday Drawing Class October 2 - November 13, 2010 (Saturdays, 10am-12pm) — This program focuses on drawing with emphasis on value, tonal rendering, cross hatching, linear techniques, stippling, positive & negative space, contour drawing, composition and color. Students will work with still life and various exercises will be completed using lead, graphite, charcoal and ink. Paper and other basic tools will be provided, but sketch books are highly recommended. All levels are welcome. Limit 12 students. Drop- ins welcome for $12 per session (space permitting) but students must attend FIRST class. Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Diego Arias Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $60.00 for all 6 weeks; includes all materials Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Painting in the Venetian Method October 2 - December 11, 2010; no class Nov. 27 (Saturdays, 9am - Noon) — This course is designed to guide students through the process of developing a painting using the traditional techniques of indirect painting. These methods will be explored through the development of a fully realized monochromatic under painting upon which thin layers of paint are applied to achieve the effects of the Old Masters. The painting will develop through the application of thin layers of paint and glazing, allowing the under painting to come through. Two approaches, the Open Form and the Closed Form will be introduced in this course. Students will create two complete still life paintings, one in each of the two approaches. Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Catherine Lucas Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $275, Register by Sept. 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Beginning Pastel Class October 4-25, 2010 (Mondays, 6:30-9:30pm) — This class is all about expression with color. Learn techniques in painting textures while working with fun, current, basic forms. Increase your sensitivity to color and values and test your ability to recognize shapes. By applying soft dry pastel sticks of powdered pigment, you will paint blended sunset skies, bunches of fresh produce, colorful cupcakes and even a landscape with towering Eucalyptus trees. Through simple demonstrations and class participation you will have enough confidence and enthusiasm to go home and paint whatever image you want. All levels welcome to enjoy evenings with soft pastels. Projects will focus on light, working from still life objects. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Liz Kenyon Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $180 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			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

			Beginning Oil Painting with a Focus on Realism October 6 - November 17, 2010 (Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm) — There are many steps required to learn the fine art of realism. Starting from choosing the proper surface, to canvas preparation, to the final steps of varnishing. Beginning artists will learn some tips and tricks to create a realistic, finished painting. There will be a strong focus on color mixtures, brush strokes, and how to plan an interesting still life that tells a story. Time will be spent on symbolism of objects and flowers meanings with a minor focus on contemporary realist painters. Drawing skills are important but not required. A camera will be used during at least once class. Beginners welcome. No class November 10, 2010. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Suzanne Falk Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $270 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Still Life & Figurative October 8-11, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm) — In these workshops the figure is the subject matter, however the focus is on improving drawing skills and seeing values and colors correctly and understanding their relationships to each other. Daily demonstrations emphasize the big shapes and establishing their relationships correctly. This provides a springboard to adding additional information if the individual artist desires. We address design and technique in a manner in which the individual artist may express themselves in a personal way. The student will experience many specific assignments, which helps to "get to the point a little more quickly". Be ready to cover a lot of canvas and "learning through earnest mileage". Students receive plenty of one-on-one instruction and individual demonstrations as needed. Limit 15 students. Visit website				Location: Easton, MD Instructor: Peggi Kroll Roberts Sponsor: Easton Studio & School Cost: $550 (Model fees not included) Email: Yolanda Phone: 410-770-8350

			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

			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

			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

			"Watercolor Rhythms with Flowers & Portraits" October 18-21, 2010 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) — Janet is a popular national watercolor instructor, conducting workshops in the US and Europe. She is known for her fluid, spontaneous and sensitive paintings. Fresh flowers in the studio will be the inspiration for the beginning of this dynamic workshop - progressing to portraits. Fun "warm-ups" will give students confidence in approaching their paintings, enabling them to "see" in new ways and to interpret flowers and portraits in a spontaneous and natural way. Individual help, class demonstrations and "show and tell" will weave together in this exciting workshop. Visit website				Location: Charlottesville, VA Instructor: Janet Rogers, AWS Sponsor: Central Virginia Watercolor Guild Email: Ralph Frink Phone: 434-361-0050

			Flowers in Watercolor October 19 - December 7, 2010 (Tuesdays, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM) — This course is designed to explore color and shape in a free and dynamic way using the wet-on-wet technique employed by the masters of the medium. Flower painting in watercolor is well-suited to let students develop a sense for composition and a feel for color while striving to capture natural simplicity and beauty. A materials fee of $10 is due to the instructor at the first class. Visit website				Location: Annapolis, MN Instructor: Erika H. Walsh Sponsor: Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts Cost: $245.00 Email: Main Office Phone: 410-263-5544

			Painting the Transparency of Glass in Watercolor October 21, 2010 (9am - 4pm) — Come and paint with Joyce Faulknor author of "Stunning Crystal and Glass". Her easy step-by-step lesson will have you painting the magic of light's interaction with glass. Joyce's bright and enthusiastic approach makes her an excellent instructor. She will break down the lesson with easy to follow step-by-step demonstrations for the class to watch then paint in easy and simple stages. Joyce has developed a unique approach to painting in watercolor, painting dark to light, eliminating the many layers of glazing to achieve your darkest values, mixing your color on your palette and on your paper, creating an intense beautiful mingling of color. No sketching required! This workshop guarantees- Fun - Easy - New - Watercolor Techniques! All materials provided. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Joyce Faulknor Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $140 before 10/15, $150 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Dynamic Florals That Glow! October 21, 2010 (9am - 12pm) — Learn how to accurately depict the clear luminous color in any type of flower with watercolor. In this hands-on class, learn basic floral painting design techniques and discover how to achieve the most intense hues and color in your paintings. Take your paintings to the next level. This class makes the most difficult floral subject matter very easy with a few simple tips and techniques. All materials will be provided by Ampersand Art Supply and H.K. Holbein. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Karen Vernon Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $85 before 10/15, $95 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Have Fun Learning the Basics in Soft Pastel October 22, 2010 (9am - 4pm) — This hands-on workshop will show you how to draw and paint realistic subjects with soft pastels. You will begin with some basic drawing lessons that will lead to a completed still-life painting. You will be using soft pastels, hard pastels and pastel pencils. 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

			Experimental Florals October 22, 2010 (9am - 12pm) — This inspiring half-day workshop will introduce you to key mixed media combinations for gutsy & beautiful expressionistic floral paintings. Experiment with top of the line products from Tri-Art Acrylic Paint, Duho Fine Art Panels and Unison Soft Pastels and experience the unlimited possibilities! Join the mixed media vixen Sharlena Wood as she shares her secret techniques and rekindles your love of flowers over and over again! Tri-Art paints & mediums supplied. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Sharlena Wood Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Luminous Still Life With Mussini Resin Oil Colors October 22, 2010 (1-4pm) — Create brilliant images using resin oil colors used by Renaissance artists that will truly bring your still life paintings alive! Instructor Ramiah Shankar will demonstrate and guide you to do a still- life painting focusing on use with painting knives and specifically under-painting and glazing with Mussini. He will show you how to prepare a canvas, select a palette, draw and compose, how to apply the colors using painting knives and with different mediums so as to control thinning, drying time, surface glossiness and optical effects. You will also be introduced to different classifications of the Mussini range, Mussini mediums and solvents, glazing and final varnish options. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Ramiah Shankar Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Secrets Of The Impressionists: Painting Flowers The Asian Way October 22, 2010 (1-4pm) — "As a professional artist, Monet was my hero but it wasn't until a trip to Giverny that I discovered how much he and the Impressionists were captivated by Asian art. After his first encounter he said, 'It was as if life shed something of its complications, becoming simpler, clearer, more intelligible and more beautiful.'" You'll learn why in this exciting and empowering workshop based on instructor Nan Rae's book, "The Ch'i of the Brush." Learn how to express your 'Ch'i' or life force in art as you capture the beauty of nature's flowers spontaneously and effortlessly. This empowering technique teaches new and free forms of expression in watercolor. All supplies for class use are included. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Nan Rae Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Flower Power for Watercolor or Acrylic - See It! Build It! October 22, 2010 (5-8pm) — Learn instructor Linda Kemp's simple step-by-step strategy for creating a variety of specific flowers. See how to build multiple layers of petals, suggest ruffles and folds, establish leaves and stems. With your new found vision you will explore negative painting concepts to build confidence and more elegant paintings. This essential program puts the fun in fundamental! Note: During this hands-on workshop, we will be working in watercolor but the same strategies work for acrylics as well.) Please bring a minimum of a 1" flat and a #12 round brush. All other supplies are provided by HK Holbein. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Linda Kemp Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $85 before 10/15, $95 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Simple Tricks To Painting Chrome & Other Shiny Stuff October 22, 2010 (9am - 12pm) — In this exciting workshop you will learn simple techniques you can use to make reflective surfaces really appear to shine! Specific exercises will be taught to help you learn to infuse exaggerated or even imagined color into these subjects for an even stronger impact. Instructor Laurie Humble's stress-free teaching style provides a fun and relaxed atmosphere with lots of individual attention. You will be painting throughout this workshop. All necessary supplies will be provided by Holbein. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Laurie Humble Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $85 before 10/15, $95 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Using The Play Of Light Theory, Create Vibrant Impressionist Flowers October 22, 2010 (9am - 12pm) — Learn the joy of painting vibrant Impressionistic flowers that speak of spring/summer and joy. Learn to accent the proper areas within each flower using the correct color and values to obtain vibrant and luminous flowers. Choose to paint a free flow pattern or flowers in a vase. Enjoy the ease of painting with a palette knife… keeping your colors clean and vibrant with texture that captures the light, and with no brushes to clean at the end of the day. Learn the popular colors that sell floral still-life paintings and where to market your floral paintings. Still-life floral arrangements will be available or bring your own photos. No easels provided. All materials for the class supplied by Ampersand and Holbein. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Urania Christy Tarbet, PSA - IAPS Master Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $85 before 10/15, $95 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			"Among The Lilies" October 23, 2010 (9am - 4pm) — Enjoy shadows casting across the Daylilies; the fullness of the flowers; and then discovering a hummingbird! This is fun and repetitious when painting the flowers. A wet into wet technique is used to distort the background colors. Glazing is applied to paint shadows. Come and learn more techniques when painting the hummingbird! This will be a favorite for years to come! Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Claudette Bryant Garcia Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $150 before 10/15, $160 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

			Learn the Easy Approach To Painting Glass With Pastel October 23, 2010 (9am-12pm) — Add the beauty of a simple glass pitcher, a cut glass vase, or an antique colored glass goblet to your still-life or floral paintings. Instructor Urania Christy Tarbet will guide you through the secrets of light on glass and share the simple steps that will help you create any glass item. Clear glass, red glass, blue glass, green glass, any shape, fancy or simple - you can do it! Tarbet will give you the formula and the knowhow. Bring your favorite glass object to paint or a few glass objects will be at your disposal for painting in the class. If you bring your own, bring an inexpensive piece. All art materials for the class will be provided by Holbein and Ampersand. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Urania Christy Tarbet, PSA - IAPS Master Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $85 before 10/15, $95 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			3 Easy Steps To A Luminous Iris Floral In Watercolor October 23, 2010 (9am - 4pm) — Learn how to paint a beautiful Iris using the unique watercolor technique of painting dark to light. The dark to light technique will allow you to quickly develop the beautiful folds and curls of the Iris. You will also learn an easy technique to create the iridescent color of the Iris's petals, as well as how to create a stunning background in no time at all. You will be provided with a prepared lesson on 140lb. Arches cold press watercolor paper, stretched onto stretcher bars to create a wonderful surface for painting. This lesson is set up for your success - no sketching, all painting. You will also learn how to complete your painting with a varnished surface. All supplies will be provided. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Joyce Faulknor Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $140 before 10/15, $150 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Still Life With Glass October 23, 2010 (9am-12pm) — Discover an exciting unconventional approach to capturing sparkles, reflections and transparency of glassware. Challenging subject - easy method. Direct observation painting in a studio setting with dramatic lighting. Explore options for painting on color ground. Take home your own luminous painting. 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: $85 before 10/15, $95 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Abstract Florals From Loose, Colorful Splatters October 23, 2010 (9am-12pm) — Paint modern, loose, abstract florals that sell like crazy. Learn the secrets of Monet and others as you turn your colorful messes into hot, beautiful little gems. These are Burridge "daily warmups." Playing with wild, juicy colors, you will paint and learn to turn loose starts into little beauties. If you are looking for more fun in your boring florala, then this is the class for you! Robert Burridge's positive, fearless approach inspires everyone to loosen up and paint with endless possibilities. 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

			Make Your Images Pop with a Limited Palette October 24, 2010 (9am - 4pm) — Are you always creating mud? Do you want to have cleaner and brighter colors? Leave this class with your own floral painting, made using easy to follow techniques. As instructor Guy Magallanes demonstrates step-by-step how to paint this image, you will learn an array of watercolor applications from working wet on wet, learning to glaze colors for luminosity and all with a limited palette. The image is already sketched on your paper so you can start painting immediately. The image you paint is also your reference in how you used all the techniques learned. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Guy Magallanes Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $140 before 10/15, $150 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Painting Roses October 25-29, 2010 (9am-4pm) — This workshop focuses on creating fun and interesting compositions using the rose as our primary subject. The week will begin with rose studies, concentrating on strong composition using real flowers. Students will examine the structure of a rose and the interplay of light upon the petals, stems and leaves. Using real flowers in still life set ups, students will learn how to mix close values, and how and where to use the palette knife. The workshop will conclude with the opportunity for students to introduce other objects into the composition of their paintings. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Jean Chambers Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $685 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Plein Air Painting in the Garden with Janette Jones October 29-31, 2010 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) — All levels Welcome! Paint loose & painterly floral still life & garden scenes. Janette will be painting in oils, emphasizing slowing down to plan & design your painting, ensuring more successful outcomes. We will begin by painting an outdoor floral still life and progress to plein air in the garden. Paint, Paint, Paint! Lecture, hand-outs, at easel instruction and critique everyday. Autumn gardens and beautiful vineyard views! Step-by-step instruction and paint-along demo. Workshop will focus on learning technique as well as expressing your creative spirit. Visit website				Location: Lodi, CA Instructor: Janette Jones Sponsor: Knowlton Gallery Cost: $250.00 Email: Robin Knowlton Phone: 209-368-5123

			Studio, Still Life, Landscape and Figures November 1-5, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm Mon- Thur, 9 am - 3 pm on Fri) — Achieve the correct color, edge variety, and tonal value on the first try. Charles returns to teach his approach to figures, still life, and landscape with the goal to simplify and avoid overworking. Using contour drawing, Charles will help you concentrate on interconnecting shapes rather than separate objects. You will practice "Direct Painting", using as few over-washes as possible, and focus on a good paint consistency. Charles is the author Charles Reid's Watercolor Secrets and Charles Reid's Watercolor Solutions, and many more. He is a member of the National Academy of Design. Visit website				Location: Santa Barbara, CA Instructor: Charles Reid Sponsor: Art in the Mountains Cost: $895 Email: Tracy Culbertson Phone: (503) 930-4572

			Painting Lessons from the Dutch and Renaissance Masters November 1-5, 2010 (9am-4pm) — Da Vinci used his scientific knowledge of how the eye sees to create the illusion of immense depth. Rembrandt transformed paintings with his use of light, paint texture and brush work. In this class, students will learn how to use painting techniques acquired from the Renaissance and the Golden Age to tell a visual story. Students will learn proper canvas preparation, safety, glazing techniques, how to pose a model, how to set up a still life and how to create atmospheric light effects. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Joshua Fallik Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $585 + $35 model fee Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			"The Joy of Flowers!" November 3-5, 2010 (9:30 AM-4:00 PM) — I love to teach. Helping another person to have that "aha" moment, inspiring them to do their work on a regular basis after the workshop ends.....those are absolutely priceless things! The one ingredient that will be present in each of my workshops is---my passion to motivate and inspire you to find the joy of expressing life through your painting. Painting flowers provides the perfect excuse for playing with lots of delightful color! In this workshop we will learn how to use transparent color in your paintings to achieve luminosity and how to loosen up your work with lush brushwork. There will be multiple still life set-ups to work from, demos, exercises, and easel work with each participant. Visit website				Location: Maysville, KY Instructor: Dreama Tolle Perry Sponsor: Ohio River Valley Art Guild Cost: $225.00 Email: Dreama Tolle Perry Phone: (859) 509-9694

			Understanding Color November 15-18, 2010 (10 - 5 on first day, then 9 - 4 with a one hour lunch) — A simple, foolproof method, for understanding and utilizing color to create beautiful and harmonious paintings. Students will begin by learning to mix color based on three primaries. Then color harmonies will be explored, an exploration of additional colors allowing a particular harmonized color scheme to resonate even more dramatically. Students will experience the joy of color and how it can be used to the fullest when applied to various subject matter. Besides color samplers, students will complete 1-2 still life paintings that demonstrate principles of color harmony while expressing the movement of light over form. Ultimately the class leads to seeing color more clearly and being able to mix the colors you see. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Gretchen Lopez Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $450 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Learning to See: Steps to Painting the Alla Prima Still Life November 15-19, 2010 (9am-4pm) — Each day, Keys will do a demonstration while discussing the skills necessary for creating beautiful still life paintings using "Alla Prima" methods. Following each morning's demo, the students will set up still life compositions of their own, and paint them from life, while receiving one-on-one instruction. During this extensive course, the students will receive insight into learning to see correctly, and develop an adeptness in the following areas: Composition, drawing, color, value, and edges. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Daniel J. Keys Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $585 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Warm and Cool Light, Warm and Cool Colors November 29 - December 3, 2010 (9am-4pm) — This workshop will use still life as a means to study light, an artist's greatest gift. In the first three days of class students will paint from "warm" studio light on larger canvases, with emphasis on composition, drawing, and value. The last two days, students will have the opportunity to paint from "cool" north daylight, indoors. The purpose is to understand the difference between the two temperatures of light and the effect it has on color relationships. Students of all levels will find these studies valuable no matter what subject matter they may ultimately wish to pursue. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Susan Diehl Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $635 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Painting the Seasonal Still Life November 29 - December 3, 2010 (9am-4pm) — This workshop will focus on Impressionistic painting. Among the set-ups will be all-white flowers, also pairing roses with evergreens, amaryllis with ribbons. Emphasis will be on the basic concepts of composition and the importance of transparent color lay-in. Also covered will be the effective use of light and value to create vivid and lively paintings, as well as how to use soft and hard edges in and around the focal point. Please see website for supply list. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Hedi Moran Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $635 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Watercolors with Paul (Hawaiian Art Journey) Decemer 5-10, 2010 (6 sessions, 3-5 hours per session) — Reach the next level of artistic confidence and ability as Paul helps you explore design, color, value, textures and patterns. Through informal lectures, discussions, demonstrations and critiques you will be guided in refining your personal painting style. Come prepared to find logical and creative answers to your watercolor problems. Paul will demonstrate the versatility of watercolor paint. You will learn how to mix colors using a limited palette and how to work in thin layers of washes to build up luminous colors. Paul will lead you step-by-step with illustrations of the painting process. Workshop held at the beautiful Kona Village Resort, one week of intensive renewal. Visit website				Location: Kailua-Kona, HI Instructor: Paul Jackson Sponsor: Hawaiian Art Journey Cost: $2,545 (one week at resort, all inclusive) Email: Robert Adams Phone: (510) 808 - 4424

			Capturing the Light in Floral Still Life January 10-14, 2011 (9am-4pm) — Create stronger paintings by gaining a better understanding of how to produce and use dramatic light effects. Included in the workshop are ways to improve backgrounds, edges and composition, all of which contribute to the mood of the painting and the emotional response of the viewer. Falk makes it her mission to give each student as much individual attention as possible. Multiple still life arrangements will be provided. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Joni Falk Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $635 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Absolute Beginning Oil Painting - Part 2 January 13 - February 17, 2011 (Thursdays, 1-4pm) — This class is a continuation of Jane's "An Absolute Beginning Class" (September 23 - October 28, 2010). You will have fun applying previous knowledge of the basics, further developing skills in color, light and composition. You will learn brushwork techniques and gain confidence and satisfaction by mastering the basics while painting from still life set-ups. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Jane Wingfield Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $270 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Fundamental Freedom: Flowers and Still Life in Oil January 17-21, 2011 (9am-4pm) — In this workshop, we will use expressive flora still life arrangements to master the fundamentals of oil painting, including light and color temperature, values, the varieties of edges and the expressive use of impasto. These fundamentals will give you artistic freedom to explore your own creativity and bring a level of confidence that allows you to become the artist you want to be. Guided by the instructor, students will set up their own still life arrangements, and learn how to create successful compositions and color harmonies. Because each class is different, Arnett will encourage students to request specific demonstrations and discussion topics during the week. Arnett enjoys working with students at all levels and encouraging them wherever they are on their artistic journey. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Joe Anna Arnett Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $635 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Dynamic Shapes with Abstract Collage February 4-6, 2011 (9am - 4pm) — Margaret Godfrey primarily paints landscapes, but she enjoys using a wide variety of subject matter for her artistic interpretation. Her pictures are mostly representational, painted in a loose and expressionistic style. Living in a beautiful valley in Oregon and on Hawaii, she finds an abundance of inspiration in her surroundings. Margaret shares her enthusiasm for watercolor through teaching. She taught for five years at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon, and now holds workshops and private lessons. This three-day workshop will explore abstract design. The participants will expand their experience with abstract shapes by combining watercolor and acrylic paint and collage. All collage materials will be created by the participants using old paintings, newly-created pattern paintings and painted rice paper. Visit website				Location: Springfield, OR Instructor: Margaret Godfrey Sponsor: Emerald Art Center Cost: $180 Email: Cheryl Leontina Phone: 541-726-8595

			Beginning Oil Painting: Realism Tips and Techniques February 5 - March 12, 2011 (Saturdays, 1-4pm) — There are many steps required to learn the fine art of realism. Starting from choosing the proper surface to canvas preparation to the final steps of varnishing. Beginning artists will start to learn some tips and tricks to create a realistic, finished painting. In this class we will break down some of the basic steps of how to paint a variety of surfaces like glass, metal, fabric, fur, hair, and skin tones. We will also focus on color mixtures, preparing our canvas, and setting up still lifes while keeping design and story in mind. Drawing skills are important but not required. A camera will be used during at least one class. Water media welcome. This is a great continuation class from Beginning Oil Painting with a Focus on Realism. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Suzanne Falk Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $270 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			4th annual Day in an Artist's studio February 6, 2011 (10:00 am - 3:00pm) — Spend the day in an Artist's studio. Intro to painting from life. Includes workshop instruction, 1 canvas, Use of oil paints and brushes. Enjoy morning coffee & Light Lunch. Learn to see color, shape & light and go home with your oil painting. 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

			Still Life Oil Painting Workshop February 7-11, 2011 (9am-4pm) — Through painting still life setups, students will learn painting concepts that can be applied to all subject matter. The focus of the workshop is on developing and using your visual sense. There will be lessons in composition, edges, line, and color. The instructor will also discuss paint quality and the use of the medium to achieve the visual concept of light and energy traveling across the canvas. Students will learn practical techniques and ways of thinking conceptually in order to achieve cohesive, beautiful paintings. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Jacqueline Kamin Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $585 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Still Life Class February 16 - March 9, 2011 (Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm) — The still life genre offers the student a great opportunity to learn many of the important aspects of creating a painting. How to describe form and light with paint is just the beginning, how to transcend the subject matter is a whole other ball of wax. The basics of painting: composition, values, edges and paint quality will be stressed. How to approach surfaces such as metal, glass, and porcelain will also be covered. Individual attention and fun will also be an important aspect of the class. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Nancy Chaboun Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $180 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Oil Painting Workshop February 21-25, 2011 (9am-4pm) — Seeing with freshness, honesty and great clarity is a fundamental tool used to create powerful paintings. Johnson focuses on exploring these time-tested principles of painting in this inspiring workshop, which will stress the beauty of working with fresh oil paint. Johnson will teach careful observation and control of values, color and edges as a means of achieving realistic honesty in a painting, while preserving the magical and mysterious quality present in great works of art. The brush stroke itself will be emphasized as a means to depict form, achieve expressive power, and maintain a paintings freshness and life. The class will paint from both models and still life arrangements. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Robert Johnson Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $635 + $35 model fee Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Watercolor Roses in the Style of Redoute March 1 - April 5, 2011 (Tuesdays, 9am-12pm) — Roses have a long and colorful history. They have been symbols of love, beauty, war, and politics. Napoleon's wife Josephine established an extensive collection of roses at Chateau de Malmaison, an estate seven miles west of Paris in the 1800s. This garden became the setting for Pierre-Joseph Redoute's work as a botanical illustrator. In 1824, he completed his watercolor collection "Les Rose," which is still considered one of the finest records of botanical illustration. Learn the methods of traditional English watercolor to create rose portraits in the style of Redoute. Draw from spring beauties in the rose garden to create your very own work of art while experiencing the history of roses. Students will enjoy this technique to achieve glowing transparent color and detail. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Lynn Reves Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $270 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			The Dramatic Still Life March 7-11, 2011 (9am-4pm) — "I constantly search for the academics, emotion, expression, and at-the-moment character of a scene. Every painting should have a fine balance of these components. Toward that end, each piece develops its own unique personality." This five-day still life workshop begins with a lecture and slideshow on the science of painting, The Seven Foundational Truths. Also on the first day, students will observe a demonstration by Mundy. During the next four days, participants will paint still lifes daily, with individual critiques and instruction. See website for art supplies list. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: C. W. Mundy Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $800 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Garden Portraits in Watercolor March 8 - April 12, 2011 (Tuesdays, 1-4pm) — Do you have a wonderful little nook in your patio or garden that just begs to be painted? A fountain, a pot of ferns nestled among a few rocks, or a blooming vine hanging over the fence can be used to create beautiful "garden portraits". Photos will be provided but you are always welcome to paint from your own photos and sketches. There will be demonstrations of techniques suitable for the subject, critique and lots of painting time. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Julie Gilbert Pollard Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $270 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Trompe l'Oeil and the Tricks of Illusion March 14-18, 2011 (9am-4pm) — This workshop will begin by introducing Trompe l'Oeil: the history and the relevance it plays in art today. I will be demonstrating the use of light and shadow, how they are used to create the illusion of three dimensional objects. There will be demonstrations and class participation on painting different objects such as tape, thumbtacks, paper, string etc. Also how to paint backgrounds that are commonly used in Trompe l'Oeil paintings, such as chalkboards, corkboards, wood etc. I will also demonstrate how to do text on paper. The students will produce a small painting of illusion using a background of their choice. The class will be a fun and relaxed atmosphere and the students will learn many useful "tricks of illusion." Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Jay Davenport Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $585 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Painting Spring Florals Workshop March 21-25, 2011 (9am-4pm) — This workshop's focus will be on Impressionistic still life painting, specifically spring florals such as daisies, roses and sunflowers. Students will learn how to arrange the floral still life and develop setup ideas using such flowers as subject matter. Emphasis will be on basic concepts of composition and the importance of transparent color lay in. Effective use of light and value to create vivid and lively paintings will also be covered, along with how to use soft and hard edges in and around the focal point. See website for art supplies list. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Hedi Moran Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $635 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Light, Shadow and the Visual Language of Paint April 18-22, 2011 (9am-4pm) — The emphasis of this workshop will be on developing a concept, setting it up, and building your painting to realize your individual vision. Students will learn to understand the artist's role as editor and free themselves from simply being copyists. Students will learn to recognize good design, mix color, perceive values, use drawing and edges, and understand the importance of surface quality. They will also learn how to see form and understand how to translate it to canvas. Students will also study how light and shadow behave and how to create atmospheric depth in their work. See website for art supplies list. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Jeff Legg Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $685 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Fantastic Florals in Tuscany May 11-18, 2011 (sessions daily) — Brian Davis will demonstrate, in his workshop, the approach to painting in oils that has made his floral paintings renown. He will talk about composition, the use of a value painting and the techniques of oil painting that contribute to the look of his works. As a student, you will watch Brian as he goes through the process of bringing a painting to life while you work on your painting. He will be there to answer questions and assist you with the creation of your masterpiece. Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Brian Davis Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2149.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			A Painting a Day May 23-27, 2011 (10 - 5 on first day, then 9 - 4 with a one hour lunch) — Painting small and often is a powerful way to rapidly improve your skills. There is a fast growing group of people called daily painters who do small paintings every day, post photographs of their paintings on a blog, and then sell them through eBay with a usual starting price of $100. In this way, many artists are finding they can grow quickly in skill and finally make a living with their art. We will spend time on the basic principals of design - the rules of composition, value, color and shape - and how to apply them to small still life set-ups. Finally we will learn how to set up a daily painting blog, the ins and outs of eBay, marketing your work, etc. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Carol Marine Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $600 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Charles Reid Watercolor Demonstration - Still Life May 23, 2011 (9am-12pm) — Charles Reid is an artist, teacher and author known around the world. He has authored eleven books on painting which are directed toward students at all levels. His use of beautiful clean color and his capture of light creates a look of freshness and spontaneity that immediately grabs your senses and brings you into his work. His drawing skills are masterful. Limited seating of 10 participants. Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Charles Reid Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $50.00 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Charles Reid Watercolor Demonstration - Still Life May 24, 2011 (9am-12pm) — Charles Reid is an artist, teacher and author known around the world. He has authored eleven books on painting which are directed toward students at all levels. His use of beautiful clean color and his capture of light creates a look of freshness and spontaneity that immediately grabs your senses and brings you into his work. His drawing skills are masterful. Limited seating of 10 participants. Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Charles Reid Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $50.00 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Painting Adventure with Steve and Janet in France June 3-13, 2011 — Join Janet Rogers AWS and Steve Rogers AWS, NWS at beautiful Domaine du Haut Baran, located in the beautiful unspoiled region of the Lot River Valley, just south of the Dordogne Region in Southwest France, for a watercolor painting adventure. The Châteaux is a popular artist's retreat in a restored 18th Century Country Manor with modern accommodations. Steve and Janet are nationally-known watercolor workshop instructors - conducting workshops all over the United States and Europe. Janet is known for her sensitive florals, portraits and figures; Steve is known for his breathtaking landscapes and marine paintings. With a very limited number of students (maximum 12) and two instructors you are sure to have plenty of individual attention and instruction. Visit website				Location: Puy l'Eveque, France Instructor: Steve and Janet Rogers Sponsor: Domaine du Haut Baran Cost: $2875 Email: Janet and Steve Rogers Phone: (386) 441-4930

			Essence of the Flower July 18-22, 2011 — Birgit shares her techniques and teaches you how to simplify a flower and turn it into a stunningly beautiful dramatic composition. Begin by learning how to simplify the composition with smooth washes then build color and advance to a more advanced level with more complicated compositions. Birgit accommodates all levels with photos and sketches or you can use your own reference material. Potential compositions are the Matilija Poppy the Datura, star flowers with multiple stamens, Red Tulips, water drops on Flowers, Red Cannas, Rhododendrons and White Tulips as time permits. Some knowledge of watercolor is helpful but this class is open to all skill levels - beginners are welcome and are encouraged not to be afraid. Limited to 15 students. Visit website				Location: Bernard, ME Instructor: Birgit O'Connor Sponsor: Acadia Workshop Center Cost: $595 Email: Gail Ribas Phone: 207-244-9742

			Color, Light and Design in Flowers and Printmaking September 3-10, 2011 (one week) — Robert will start the week with a floral design demonstration, graduating to a hands-on floral workshop in which each participant will construct his or her own bouquet for the room. This design will then be used in a series of print-making workshops, employing the technique to produce mono-types on paper. Each student will leave at the end of the week with a portfolio of prints. Robert Seabrook has worked and lived in Australia, USA and France. He presently lives in Paris, where he now paints full-time. He was the in-house florist at the British Ambassador's residence from 1999-2006. The class will take place at Podere Monti, Montepulciano. Visit website				Location: Tuscany, Italy Instructor: Robert Seabrook Sponsor: Tuscany: A Journey for the Senses, LLC Cost: 2350 Euro, 500 E single supplement Email: Joan Hill Phone: 508-255-7907

			Watercolor Workshop September 12-16, 2011 — As the author of the book "Painting Crystal and Flowers in Watercolor" let artist Susanna Spann show you how to paint flowers and crystal as delicate and exquisite as a dream. She'll provide you with everything you should know and more, including advice for: choosing the right materials, taking and using reference photos, making crystal appear three-dimensional, creating a background that makes your subject stand out, determining the perfect point of view, creating thumbnails that will save you time and materials, making and using a colour wheel and value scales, and creating colour in front of, behind and inside crystal. Spann's clear instructions make learning easy and fun, providing you with the knowledge and techniques you need to make your watercolors glow. Visit website				Location: Bernard, ME Instructor: Susanna Spann Sponsor: Acadia Workshop Center Cost: $595 Email: Gail Ribas Phone: 207-244-9742

			Understanding Color September 13-16, 2011 (10 - 5 on first day, then 9 - 4 with a one hour lunch) — A simple, foolproof method, for understanding and utilizing color to create beautiful and harmonious paintings. Students will begin by learning to mix color based on three primaries. Then color harmonies will be explored, an exploration of additional colors allowing a particular harmonized color scheme to resonate even more dramatically. Students will experience the joy of color and how it can be used to the fullest when applied to various subject matter. Besides color samplers, students will complete 1-2 still life paintings that demonstrate principles of color harmony while expressing the movement of light over form. Ultimately the class leads to seeing color more clearly and being able to mix the colors you see. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Gretchen Lopez Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $450 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			A Painting a Day November 7-11, 2011 (10 - 5 on first day, then 9 - 4 with a one hour lunch) — Painting small and often is a powerful way to rapidly improve your skills. There is a fast growing group of people called daily painters who do small paintings every day, post photographs of their paintings on a blog, and then sell them through eBay with a usual starting price of $100. In this way, many artists are finding they can grow quickly in skill and finally make a living with their art. We will spend time on the basic principals of design - the rules of composition, value, color and shape - and how to apply them to small still life set-ups. Finally we will learn how to set up a daily painting blog, the ins and outs of eBay, marketing your work, etc. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Carol Marine Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $600 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

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