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			Youth Academy Saturday Class (ages 8 and up) November 21, 2009 (9 AM - 12 PM) — Saturday classes at Scottsdale Artists' School Youth Academy provide innovative visual-arts education to children and teens who want to be creative in their free time. Scottsdale professional artists, provide hands-on instruction in drawing and painting techniques to beginners while advanced students work independently with instructor guidance. Young artists, ages 8 & up can expect to have their artistic sensibilities valued and encouraged in exciting ways. Class size is limited. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383830/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Carrie Curran Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $40 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			DeMystifying Color November 21, 2009 (1 PM - 4 PM) — Lure viewers closer with colors that set the mood you intend. Learn to mix any color. Paint lush, natural greens and transparent shadows. Achieve color unity. Contrast transparent & opaque pigments. Design color schemes easily. Replace boring, muddy colors with beautiful luminous colors. Charts, demonstrations, hands-on exercises, answers to all questions, and clear handouts make this class an enlightening and helpful experience. Empower yourself with an understanding of color. Banish muddy colors from your work. I'll provide watercolors or acrylics for your use in class. Information also applies to oil and pastel. Supplies included. You may bring your palette for my suggestions & evaluation. Class limit, 6. Website: http://www.annbell.net/DemystifyingColor.htm				Location: Houston, TX Instructor: Ann Bell Cost: $75 Email: Ann Bell Phone: 281-330-3827

			Wet & Wild! Painting Vibrant Water Scenes November 30 - December 4, 2009 (9 AM - 4 PM) — Learn how to make water look wet, reflective and splashy! Choosing oil, watercolor or acrylic as your primary medium, study water in its various forms: from a cascading waterfall to a babbling brook to glassy reflection. Painting water that looks wet requires some basic knowledge of the dynamics of how water moves and how objects are reflected in its shiny surface. Techniques will be demonstrated to address the various puzzles the artist is faced with when painting this stunning, fascinating - and yes, confusing - subject! Julie will provide photos for class use or you are welcome to use your own reference material. There will be demos in all three mediums, critique and lots of painting time. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33373334/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Julie Gilbert Pollard Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $585.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Youth Academy Saturday Class (ages 8 and up) December 5, 2009 (9 AM - 12 PM) — Saturday classes at Scottsdale Artists' School Youth Academy provide innovative visual-arts education to children and teens who want to be creative in their free time. Scottsdale professional artists, provide hands-on instruction in drawing and painting techniques to beginners while advanced students work independently with instructor guidance. Young artists, ages 8 & up can expect to have their artistic sensibilities valued and encouraged in exciting ways. Class size is limited. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383831/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Carrie Curran Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $40 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Reflections and Glass in Watercolor December 5-19, 2009 (Saturdays, 9 AM - 4 PM) — Do you like the sparkle of highlights on crystal? And the shine of silver and gold? Explore the challenge of painting class and metallic objects in watercolor! Artists through the centuries have been compelled to portray them in their artwork. In this workshop, students will study and explore ways to approach this most intriguing of subjects in the challenging medium of watercolor. Learn about glazing for color and depth, and lifting for soft highlights. Students will do some practice paintings covering both metallic and transparent surfaces. There will be an elaborate set-up staged for a larger painting. Students will work from the actual set-up as well as taking photographs of the still life to continue and finish at home. Please note that this class requires both drawing and watercolor experience. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383433/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Cynthia Peterson Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $270.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Creating Mood & Depth in Watercolor December 5 & 6, 2009 (9 am - 4 pm) — Don't miss the chance to study with the Plein Air-Easton! 2009 Grand Prize winner. This workshop breaks down the watercolor painting process to mastering fundamentals i.e. drawing, washes, mark-making various techniques, seeing simple shapes, and composition. Materials, brushes, tips for studio and plein air painting, and framing all discussed. Frequent demos and lots of hands on painting with individual critiques. Limit 20 students. Website: http://www.southstreetartgallery.com/workshopschedule.html				Location: Easton, MD Instructor: Stewart White Sponsor: South Street Art Gallery Cost: $195 Email: Diane or Gail Phone: 410-770-8350

			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

			Youth Academy Saturday Class (ages 8 and up) January 9, 2010 (9 AM - 12 PM) — Saturday classes at Scottsdale Artists' School Youth Academy provide innovative visual-arts education to children and teens who want to be creative in their free time. Scottsdale professional artists, provide hands-on instruction in drawing and painting techniques to beginners while advanced students work independently with instructor guidance. Young artists, ages 8 & up can expect to have their artistic sensibilities valued and encouraged in exciting ways. Class size is limited. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383832/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Carrie Curran Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $40 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Portrait and Figure Painting January 11-15, 2010 (9 AM - 3:30 PM) — Painting the figure or portrait is something many artists aspire to but often shy away from. It is every bit as approachable, however, as creating a still life or landscape. Award winning artist Ted Nuttall's unique and intuitive methods will increase your confidence. Ted will also show you how to edit, interpret and compose from a photograph. His lectures, demonstrations, and individual instruction will help you capture and reveal the unlying character of your subject. www.tednuttall.com Website: http://www.sdws.org				Location: San Diego, CA Instructor: Ted Nuttall Sponsor: San Diego Watercolor Society Cost: $525 Email: Sharon Feingold Phone: 619-876-4550

			Breaking New Ground with Watercolor January 11 - February 15, 2010 (Mondays, 6:30-9:30 PM) — We'll explore two exciting, non-traditional watercolor techniques: 1. Watercolor on colored paper (2 weeks): Working with your own watercolor pigments, sometimes blending them with opaque white for light values atop mid-value papers, you'll learn a refreshing new approach to watercolor, while gaining new insights into ways of unifying a composition, and developing new approaches to form, value, and color. 2. Oriental Watercolor Techniques (4 weeks): Break loose from the planning and control which characterize traditional watercolor! You'll revel in form and color with much less regard to literal, preconceived imagery. I promise you an emotional, rather than intellectual approach to the medium, while still offering representational fulfillment to the degree you desire. Materials particular to these techniques will be furnished. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383436/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Lewis Lehrman Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $270.00 plus Material Fee: $20.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Watercolor Workshop with Mel Stabin January 17-23, 2010 — Watercolor: Simple, Fast, & Focused. Emphasis will be on design principles, composition, and color/value relationships with the objective of building strong paintings by seeing and thinking simply, painting quickly and energetically, and focusing on the "idea" of the painting. Mel paints in a loose, representational style and creates a casual and friendly atmosphere making each workshop a joyful experience. Zihuatanejo is an old fishing town on a picturesque, sheltered bay. It still retains its original charm, traditions and congeniality. The easily walkable central area, where our hotel is located, has many small restaurants, shops and a delightful brick-paved beachfront promenade. If you prefer a rustic retreat with real personality, you need to be with us in Zihuatanejo! Website: http://flyingcolorsart.com				Location: Zihuatanejo, Mexico Instructor: Mel Stabin, AWS, NWS Sponsor: Flying Colors Art Workshops Cost: $1,695 painter; $1,495 non-painter Email: Johanna Morrell Phone: 858-518-0949

			Youth Academy Saturday Class (ages 8 and up) January 23, 2010 (9 AM - 12 PM) — Saturday classes at Scottsdale Artists' School Youth Academy provide innovative visual-arts education to children and teens who want to be creative in their free time. Scottsdale professional artists, provide hands-on instruction in drawing and painting techniques to beginners while advanced students work independently with instructor guidance. Young artists, ages 8 & up can expect to have their artistic sensibilities valued and encouraged in exciting ways. Class size is limited. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383833/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Carrie Curran Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $40 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			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

			A Brush with Surf and Sun January 24-30, 2010 (9am-9pm) — This plein air workshop, St. Petersburg, FL, is instructed by award-winning artist Karen Halpern, noted Michigan artist, prior Art Instructor at Indiana State University, recognized for workshops across the U.S., who provides tools and techniques that enhance your paintings from the first day. A masterful teacher, she stacks her workshops with invaluable tools for "success", sending students home with a wealth of information and enhanced skills. Halpern, focuses on color, composition, techniques, and the art elements, working to develop your "individual style". Creating a supportive, relaxed environment, laced with humor and personalized guidance, she'll enrich your experience with slide presentations, demonstration, critiques, and studio sessions. Join this Painters' Holiday! Website: http://www.karenhalpern.net				Location: St. Petersburg/Treasure Island FL, FL Instructor: Karen Halpern Sponsor: Art Interior Systems, LLC Cost: Workshop fee:$667 Rm:$110 per nite single, $55 double Email: Karen Halpern Phone: 248-851-8215

			Watercolor Energies and Composition January 25-29, 2010 — Frank Webb is one of the nation's premier watercolor teachers and brings enthusiasm and energy to his classes, making painting an exhilarating enterprise. "My work proceeds from on-the-spot graphite drawings made from a lifetime of travels. Each drawing is edited, fused with design principles, and used as the model. With large flat brushes and plenty of water I approach the paper in a slam-bang initial wash, and end with the caress of a butterfly wing." Website: http://www.artshow.com/webb				Location: Boise, ID Instructor: Frank Webb Sponsor: Art Breakthroughs Email: Anne Sorenson Phone: 208-870-2570

			Painting the Colors of St Lucia January 27 - February 3, 2010 (sessions daily) — Put life into your landscapes. Students will use the 'alla prima' method to capture and interpret a moment in time. You will learn the importance of observation (rather than use formulas and recipes) to paint what you actually see. Through instruction, demonstration, and critique, this workshop explores composition and design, value and color harmony, and brushwork and edges. Any medium is welcome! Demonstrations will be directed at oil painters, but concepts and principles will apply to all media. Whether you are a novice just learning to mix color, or a professional needing advanced problem solving, Lori's individualized instruction will address needs at your level and push you to the next step in your personal development. Website: http://www.toscanaamericana.com/lputnamstlucia.html				Location: Vieux Fort, St Lucia Instructor: Lori Putnam Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: From US$2049.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Solving Watercolor Challenges January 27 - February 17, 2010 (Wednesdays, 9 AM-4 PM) — Diane invites you to come join her for four full days of challenging watercolor. The class will spend one day each week in an intense painting time. In Diane's fun and expressive teaching style, she will demonstrate how to plan, design and execute extraordinary paintings. She will explain how to use the different temperatures and values of pigment to create vibrant color and well designed paintings. She will challenge the class to reach out and incorporate these new ideas of design, color and techniques in their paintings. Diane will spend time with each student making sure they understand all facets of this watercolor challenge and will continually help the students with the execution of their own paintings. Bring a lunch. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383634/Registration.aspx				Location: Cave Creek, AZ Instructor: Diane Maxey Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $360.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Painting the Figure in Landscape (Draped models) January 27 - February 24, 2010 (Wednesdays, 9am-Noon) — Internationally known artist Herbie Rose's sensitive watercolor portrayals of landscape scenes and people reveal an intimacy with nature. Join Herbie's class and learn how to approach watercolor painting using color and design to create dramatic scenes. Learn to “think” in terms of shapes and color. Inspiring demonstrations and personal instruction help you to better understand the figure in space. (Drawing and basic watercolor experience required.) Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Herbie Rose Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $175; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			The Mystery of Winter in Watercolor February 1-3, 2010 (9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m) — Come and visit Brasstown Valley Resort in the splendor of winter in the mountains of north Georgia. This workshop will be 3 days of working with nature and all the design principles of a master designer. Weather permitting, we may hold a half day outing. Billie Mathis, a master watercolorist, award-winning exhibitor, popular instructor and signature member of the Georgia Watercolor Society will take you through the necessary steps to becoming the best artist you can be. She will combine everything she has learned over her forty years of growth, teaching and exhibiting. Her workshops include design, application, intuitive & creative expressions, color mixing and many more tips. There will be two demonstrations and a critique each day. Billie's classes are filled with enthusiasm, the joy of painting, and learning to put down what you feel and see. Class limited to 27. Website: http://www.artshow.com/mathis				Location: Young Harris, GA Instructor: Billie f. Mathis Sponsor: Brasstown Valley Resort Cost: $240 Email: Billie f. Mathis Phone: 770-720-4780

			Watercolor en Plein Aire February 1-5, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — This advanced plein aire workshop will be held at different outdoor locations in Scottsdale throughout the week. The class will study composition, light and shadow patterns, and create finished works of art outdoors. We will also focus on brushwork and your emotional response to painting from life. The process of working outdoors and then relating that work to indoor studio work will also be discussed. We will paint two or three finished works daily, depending on time and location. There will be a critique on the week's work the final day of the workshop. Portable easel and transportation required. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33373536/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Gerald Fritzler Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $660.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			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

			Watercolor Meets Pen & Ink in Key West February 6-13, 2010 (sessions daily) — Increase your travel, vacation and leisure-time creativity by learning an effective pen and watercolor technique to make fresh and spontaneous paintings. And what better "studio" to learn in than lively Key West, Florida! Learn to combine pen and ink with watercolor to create a colorful illustrated journal full of paintings of the images that inspire you during your stay in Key West. Turn the pages of your journal for years to come and your memories of your trip will come alive. Website: http://www.toscanaamericana.com/brothkeywest.html				Location: Key West, FL Instructor: Barbara Roth Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: From US$1799.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Painting en Plein Air in Key West February 6-13, 2010 (sessions daily) — Your instructor will be Dino Massaroni, an accomplished and award winning landscape and portrait artist. He has conducted and taught painting workshops for over twenty-five years. His work is in private and corporate collections in the United States, Switzerland, and Italy. Alla Prima is Italian meaning, "at the first attempt." You'll learn to achieve successful results and capture the fleeting effects of light quickly and assuredly as Massaroni reveals the secrets of this time-tested method. Through demonstrations and individual instruction, Massaroni will guide participants through a process designed to help obtain greater confidence and pleasure from painting outdoors while improving artistic vision and skill. Website: http://www.toscanaamericana.com/massaronikeywest.html				Location: Key West, FL Instructor: Dino Massaroni Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: From US$2299.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Audubon Watercolor Birds February 6 - March 27, 2010 (Saturdays, 1-4 PM) — This eight-session watercolor class is taught by two instructors, Bill Lundquist and Larry Charles, as part of our program to help bird lovers capture accurate likenesses of the birds they observe. Inspired by the historic artworks of John James Audubon, the emphasis is on realism and color accuracy. This in-studio class teaches how to apply watercolor correctly to achieve different effects with paint. The class will be high energy and low stress for maximum enjoyment! Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383530/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Bill Lundquist and Larry Charles Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $360.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Youth Academy Saturday Class (ages 8 and up) February 6, 2010 (9 AM - 12 PM) — Saturday classes at Scottsdale Artists' School Youth Academy provide innovative visual-arts education to children and teens who want to be creative in their free time. Scottsdale professional artists, provide hands-on instruction in drawing and painting techniques to beginners while advanced students work independently with instructor guidance. Young artists, ages 8 & up can expect to have their artistic sensibilities valued and encouraged in exciting ways. Class size is limited. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383834/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Carrie Curran Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $40 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Frank Webb Lecture & Demo February 7, 2010 (1-3pm) — Special lecture and demo with award winning painter and educator Frank Webb. Held in conjunction with Fallbrook Art Center N.W.S. traveling show exhibition. Website: http://www.fallbrookschoolofthearts.org				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Frank Webb, A.W.S., N.W.S Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $25 - Free to workshop participants Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Secrets of Painting Loose February 8-11, 2010 (9 AM - 3:30 PM) — After 20 years of teaching well over 3,000 students Eric Wiegardt believes artists need to loosen up! He addresses this challenge by presenting one design or technique each day, all with the end goal of achieving a bold, loose watercolor in one sitting. Eric also believes most problems stem from not understanding the basics. He addresses these concepts in a way that is understandable to students of all levels. A variety of subjects will be painted including landscapes, marinescapes, florals, and streetscapes. www.ericwiegardt.com Website: http://www.sdws.org				Location: San Diego, CA Instructor: Eric Wiegardt, AWS, NWS Sponsor: San Diego Watercolor Society Cost: $425 Email: Sharon Feingold Phone: 619-876-4550

			Watercolor Workshop with Frank Webb February 8-12, 2010 (9:30am - 4:00pm, lunch break 12-1pm) — As a veteran professional artist whose career spans over 60 years, Frank Webb's impact within the watercolor community is celebrated and respected all over the world. Each day begins with a one and a half hour demonstration. Various technical approaches are employed. Artists then paint with individual instruction as requested. Participants may bring along paintings or photos for private consultation with the instructor. Each day concludes with a critique where each painting's strengths and weaknesses are explored. Website: http://www.fallbrookschoolofthearts.org				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Frank Webb, A.W.S., N.W.S Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $550 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Tools for Building a Successful Painting with Peggi Kroll-Roberts February 11-14, 2010 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) — Students working in Oil, Acrylic or Watercolor will paint still-life for two days and costumed models for two days to focus on the surface quality of their paintings. Peggi Kroll-Roberts will teach you how to say things in your paintings with the minimum amount of information. Students will work on proportion, drawing, lighting, form and coloration. This will be an intensive but fun workshop. Website: http://www.KnowltonGallery.com				Location: Lodi, CA Instructor: Peggi Kroll-Roberts Sponsor: Knowlton Gallery Cost: $435.00 Email: Robin Knowlton Phone: 209-368-5123

			Watercolor Workshop with Judy Morris February 20-26, 2010 — Join us in the tropical paradise of Puerto Vallarta, a sun drenched colonial seaside town that is both dramatic in setting and diverse in its appeal. Our hotel, with its beautiful colonial architecture, has one of the best beaches of the tourist area and one of the best breakfast buffets we've seen. Facing an unbelievable blue sea, sunsets are fabulous from this location. The charming downtown has fun restaurants, lots of art galleries and boutiques and a river-front area full of arts and crafts. We're planning to have a very good time there and hope you'll join us! Plein air & studio lessons with Judy Morris, author of Watercolor Basics: Light, will help you capture the colors, textures, & ambiance of the area. Website: http://flyingcolorsart.com				Location: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Instructor: Judy Morris, AWS, NWS Sponsor: Flying Colors Art Workshops Cost: $1,695 painter; $1,495 non-painter, $500 day student Email: Johanna Morrell Phone: 858-518-0949

			Watercolor Workshop with Sheila Boylan Parsons February 20-26, 2010 — Join us in the tropical paradise of Puerto Vallarta, a sun drenched colonial seaside town that is both dramatic in setting and diverse in its appeal. The charming downtown has fun restaurants, lots of art galleries and boutiques and a river-front area full of arts and crafts. With a masters from Pratt Institute and 20 years of teaching and painting experience, Sheila is well equipped to guide you in achieving your painting goals. She will provide demonstrations of watercolor technique on-location and in studio sessions to help you capture the area's special beauty. A student-centered teacher, Sheila relates well to beginning, as well as advanced, students. Her enthusiastic approach to life is evident in her colorful, loose and juicy watercolors. Website: http://flyingcolorsart.com				Location: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Instructor: Sheila Boylan Parsons, MSW Sponsor: Flying Colors Art Workshops Cost: $1,695 painter; $1,495 non-painter, $500 day student Email: Johanna Morrell Phone: 858-518-0949

			Youth Academy Saturday Class (ages 8 and up) February 20, 2010 (9 AM - 12 PM) — Saturday classes at Scottsdale Artists' School Youth Academy provide innovative visual-arts education to children and teens who want to be creative in their free time. Scottsdale professional artists, provide hands-on instruction in drawing and painting techniques to beginners while advanced students work independently with instructor guidance. Young artists, ages 8 & up can expect to have their artistic sensibilities valued and encouraged in exciting ways. Class size is limited. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383835/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Carrie Curran Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $40 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			"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

			Powercolor-Color Theory & Practice February 25, 2010 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm) — Colorist Caroline Jasper, author of the book Powercolor - Master Color Concepts for All Media, will take you way beyond basics! The more you know about color, the more powerful your use of it. Say good-bye to muddy color. Bridge the gap between wheel color and real color. From color mixing management to advanced color relationships, master concepts applicable to any medium/subject. Get the inside scoop on what's in the tube. Complete value/temperature/intensity color theory studies for dynamic impact. Come away inspired with greater knowledge of color and a broad repertoire of effective color strategies. Materials are provided. Just bring a color wheel and up to six colors in any medium. Discount info, details at www.theartcolony.us. Artist's website: www.carolinejasper.com. Website: http://www.theartcolony.us				Location: Palm Desert, CA Instructor: Caroline Jasper Sponsor: The Art Colony Cost: $150 Email: Mark Weiner Phone: 1-800-765-2583

			Elaine Harvey Lecture & Demo February 27, 2010 (1:30-3:30pm) — In her demonstration, Elaine will first emphasize the free application and natural flow of the watercolor paint. In the next portion of the demo she will concentrate on creating an organized composition, and finally, she will refine recognizable imagery, using other watermedia materials as needed. The goal: to create a resolved and appealing painting, both abstract and real, both planned and spontaneous. Visit www.sdmaag.org/gallery.php to learn more about the artist and her work. Website: http://www.fallbrookschoolofthearts.org				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Elaine Harvey Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $25.00 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			The Joy of Travel Journaling March 1- April 5, 2010 (Mondays, 9 AM-12 PM) — Ever wonder why we rarely look at our travel photos? Perhaps it's because taking a photo requires so little investment of one's attention that actual memories of the moment are scant. Not so with even a brief sketch in your journal. While I still take loads of pictures, it's invariably my journals that, even 32 years later, vividly evoke wonderful places and events of our travels! Sketching on location slows your pace, as you observe a scene for minutes, not just seconds. You'll be amazed at how quickly your drawing improves. Prepare to visit several of the Valley's most interesting locales and gain a new perspective on sketching, journaling, travel, and even watercolor itself. Beginners are especially welcome. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383536/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Lewis Lehrman Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $270.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			A Color Workshop for Artists: 5 Things All Artists and Designers Need to Know March 8-11, 2010 (9 am - 3 pm) — Color is one of the most perplexing aspects of the visual arts. How does an artist or designer make sense of such complex information, and then actually use it? By using straightforward language, easily understood illustrations, and hands-on exercises, this workshop explains the logic behind the theory and how it can be directly applied in making artwork. The advantages and disadvantages of each of the applications are discussed at length, so that students end up with a solid knowledge base that provides viable color options. Most supplies are included. This course is hands-on, low tech and lots of fun. Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Peter Brown Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $365 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Charles Reid Watercolor Workshop March 8-12, 2010 (9:15 am - 3:30 pm) — This special Florida class by internationally known Charles Reid is a highly sought weeklong, all-day workshop, with focus on the figure in watercolor. Reid has been recognized with many prestigious awards and has taught and exhibited extensively in the United States and abroad. Limited enrollment. Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Charles Reid Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $775 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941.955.8866

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

			Painting Water on Location March 8-9, 2010 (9 am - 1 pm) — Herbie Rose is a master painter, fluent in all areas of subject matter. He has conducted hundreds of workshops in the USA and Jamaica. The focus of this workshop will be various approaches to painting water on location. Rose will demonstrate how to paint the splashing fountains of Island Park and capture on paper the glowing light of fast moving water at South Lido Park. This workshop is for the intermediate to advanced student wanting to move to their next level of artistic confidence and ability. (Previous drawing experience required) Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Herbie Rose Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $75 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941.955.8866

			Youth Academy Spring Break (ages 7 - 10) March 8-12, 2010 (9 AM - 3 PM) — During the spring art break, 7-10 year-olds will focus on drawing their favorite people and pets. Kids will develop their drawing skills and also use watercolor, acrylics, clay and color pencil. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383734/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Carrie Curran Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $265 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Trompe l'Oeil Painting (Super-Realism) and Scientific Painting March 8-12, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — In this workshop, Hodge will present various ideas and tricks for lighting, shadows and styles used to obtain extremely realistic qualities in a painting or drawing. Students will have the option to create a super-realistic painting, sometimes called "trompe l'oeil" (French for "fool the eye") or a scientific painting. Students who do trompe l’oeil will paint several flat objects, such as family mementos, old photographs, envelopes with interesting stamps, jewelry, leaves, keys or feathers. Students creating a scientific illustration may work on flowers, insects, seashells, Native American pottery or a medical subject. Students may work with any media in which they are comfortable, including oil, alkyd, acrylic or watercolor. Hodge will introduce and demonstrate gouache, colored pencil and silverpoint. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33373833/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Gerald Hodge Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $585.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Watercolor Workshop with Barbara Nechis March 14-20, 2010 — Barbara Nechis is the author of two watercolor books, the most recent is Watercolor From The Heart. She will teach many techniques, beginning with a painting demonstration most days. We will make watercolor sketches on location, painting the essence of architecture and nature, using a variety of subject matter, and then go back to our hotel to finish it. Barbara also gives a great lesson on fix-ups that can turn your possible throwaway into a masterpiece. San Miguel is an artist's colony with many Americans and Europeans living and studying there. It's a fun town, colorful, musical, full of painting and shopping opportunities as well as outstanding restaurants. The weather, at this time of year, is perfect. Website: http://flyingcolorsart.com				Location: San Miguel, Mexico Instructor: Barbara Nechis, AWS Sponsor: Flying Colors Art Workshops Cost: $1,695 painter; $1,495 non-painter Email: Johanna Morrell Phone: 858-518-0949

			Historic Southport, North Carolina March 15-19, 2010 — This delightful little town lies halfway between Wilmington and Myrtle Beach, right along the Cape Fear Coast. Tony spent weeks exploring and painting there, before first offering this workshop last year. Southport is so photogenic that a number of film and TV productions have chosen it for their location shots. You'll enjoy seeing streets, skirting around sprawling live oaks; the sun and shadow play flickering on stately Victorian homes; the intimate old yacht basin with a shrimp boat or two and lots of pleasure craft, fishing docks and seafood eateries. Then there are nearby fishing villages, the Orton Plantation with its stately gardens, tidal marshes and the intra coastal waterway with the unique Oak Island light in the distance. Website: http://www.tonyvanhasselt.com				Location: Southport, NC Instructor: Tony van Hasselt, A.W.S. Sponsor: van Hasselt Workshops Email: Sherry Cross Phone: 1-800-248-6449

			Seeing Light as a Painter March 15-19, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — In this workshop, students will learn techniques in painting the effects of light in various situations and subject matter along with creating strong and powerful paintings. Throughout the week, participants will gain confidence in developing technique and painting skills. How to achieve dynamic effects in painting using spontaneous brushwork will be demonstrated daily through painting the landscape, still life, and architectural subject. Color relationships, values, edges, temperature of light and shadow in painting will be discussed as well as the application of value sketches, atmospheric and linear perspective. Learn the "how to's" of producing great paintings with sound design and composition through the massing and organization of darks and lights along with focusing on the spirit of each painting. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33373836/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Betty Carr Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $585.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Color Confidence March 15-19, 2010 (9:30 - 4:30) — You will learn how to mix the color you want every time. Most of the class time will be spent mixing color and making small studies. Creativity is sometimes chaotic, but color mixing doesn't have to be, it can be a tool to express your creativity and this class will make it just that. This is a class for all painting media. Instructor demonstrations, along with individual instruction and lots of color mixing projects will be used. Website: http://www.janejonesartist.com				Location: Aberdeen, NC Instructor: Jane Jones Sponsor: Artists League of the Sandhills Cost: $450 members, $550 non-members Email: Melodie McRae Phone: 910.944.3979

			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

			Watercolor Workshop with Linda A Doll March 21-27, 2010 — Linda Doll's paintings and drawings have graced several magazine covers and are included in many books. She is a good humored, energetic instructor who stresses the importance of making personal design decisions at each stage of the painting. She has developed a unique and effective teaching style which stimulates optimism, enthusiasm, confidence and creative excitement within her students. Her painting classes are designed to inspire beginners and to challenge advanced students with painting demonstrations, lectures, slide presentations, personal instruction and individual critiques. San Miguel is an artist's colony with many Americans and Europeans living and studying there. It's a fun town, colorful, musical, full of painting and shopping opportunities as well as outstanding restaurants. The weather, at this time of year, is perfect. Website: http://flyingcolorsart.com				Location: San Miguel, Mexico Instructor: Linda A Doll, AWS, NWS Sponsor: Flying Colors Art Workshops Cost: $1,695 painter; $1,495 non-painter Email: Johanna Morrell Phone: 858-518-0949

			Dramatic Floral Painting March 22-26, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — Flowers, their shapes, colors, and elements will be the springboard to inspire the student artist into new and challenging painting frontiers. Diane will use slide presentation, lectures, and demonstrations to inspire the class to add inspiration and excitement to their floral paintings. The student will be challenged to use the elements of flowers and new design ideas to move forward into a new visualization of painting floral watercolors. Diane will introduce the students to innovative design concepts stretching their creative powers to produce paintings attaining new heights of visual excitement. When the student departs at the end of the week, they will be ready to face a "brave new world" of painting experiences. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33373933/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Diane Maxey Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $585.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Watercolor Energies and Composition March 23-26, 2010 — Frank Webb is one of the nation's premier watercolor teachers and brings enthusiasm and energy to his classes, making painting an exhilarating enterprise. "My work proceeds from on-the-spot graphite drawings made from a lifetime of travels. Each drawing is edited, fused with design principles, and used as the model. With large flat brushes and plenty of water I approach the paper in a slam-bang initial wash, and end with the caress of a butterfly wing." Website: http://www.artshow.com/webb				Location: Shreveport, LA Instructor: Frank Webb Email: Karen Harrington Phone: 318-549-0682

			St. Simons Island Workshop in Georgia March 28 - April 1, 2010 — As one of the fabulous Golden Isles, this island lies off the Georgia Coast, halfway between Savannah and Jacksonville, Florida. Subjects range from marsh scenes and wide sandy beaches, to moss-draped stands of century-old oaks and tabby ruins steeped in history. Brunswick, on the mainland, offers Victorian architecture, shrimp boats docks and more. Our headquarter host is Epworth-by-the-Sea, a Methodist conference center built on the grounds of the old Hamilton Plantation. The center offers deluxe rooms with balconies overlooking the Frederica River, plus cafeteria style meals. Once you step out of your door, a wealth of subject matter awaits to be painted right on the grounds as well as at nearby locations on this island. Website: http://www.tonyvanhasselt.com				Location: St. Simons Island, GA Instructor: Tony van Hasselt, A.W.S. Sponsor: van Hasselt Workshops Email: Sherry Cross, Registrar Phone: 1-800-248-6449

			Figurative Watercolor Painting from Photographs March 29 - April 2, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — Painting the figure or portrait is something many artists aspire to but often shy away from. Yet it is every bit as approachable as creating a still life or landscape. This workshop is designed to give you the tools, the confidence and the inspiration to enjoy painting people as well as show how working from photographs can be an effective and powerful approach to creating exciting figurative paintings in watercolor. Ted will discuss the benefits of photographic reference as well as how to edit, interpret and compose from a photo in order to give life and energy to the subject. His lectures, daily demonstrations and one on one instruction will help you find new enthusiasm for your work. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33373938/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Ted Nuttall Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $585.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Plein Aire Landscape Painting, Saguaro Lake Ranch March 29 - April 2, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — This course will deal with the concepts and methods of observing the landscape and capturing it in sketches and field studies, and developing those studies into finished paintings in the studio. Keen observation, accurate drawing, and developing the visual memory will be emphasized. The group will work on location and in the studio. Portable painting equipment and transportation are required. This course is designed for intermediate and advanced painters. Oil Painting (Watercolor and Acrylics accepted). Accommodations will be at the Saguaro Lake Ranch Resort and include: room, board (3 meals daily), paid directly to the Resort. Contact: saguarolakeranch@gmail.com or check out the website: www.saguarolakeranch.com Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383030/Registration.aspx				Location: Saguaro Lake, AZ Instructor: Donald Demers Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $685.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			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

			Watercolor Energies and Composition April 12-16, 2010 — Frank Webb is one of the nation's premier watercolor teachers and brings enthusiasm and energy to his classes, making painting an exhilarating enterprise. "My work proceeds from on-the-spot graphite drawings made from a lifetime of travels. Each drawing is edited, fused with design principles, and used as the model. With large flat brushes and plenty of water I approach the paper in a slam-bang initial wash, and end with the caress of a butterfly wing." Website: http://www.artshow.com/webb				Location: Sonoma, CA Instructor: Frank Webb Email: Grace Cunningham Phone: 707-228-0777

			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

			Color Confidence April 22-26, 2010 (9:00 - 4:00) — Learn to mix the exact color you want every time! Color theory will be covered, but most of the class will be spent mixing color and making small studies. In this class color theory will come alive as color expression. Creativity is sometimes chaotic, but color mixing doesn't have to be, it can be a tool to express your creativity and this class will make it just that. This is a class for all painting media. Instructor demonstrations, along with individual instruction and lots of color mixing projects will be used. Website: http://www.sarahcarystudio.com/index.htm				Location: Royston, GA Instructor: Jane Jones Sponsor: Sarah Cary Art Studio Cost: tba Email: Sarah Cary Phone: (706) 245-0720

			Getting Lost in the Fairy Tale: The Art of Still Life Storytelling May 4-6, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — In this mini-workshop, we take the time to capture the magic of the fairy tale. We will be using found objects, toys, books, flowers, string, butterflies, photographs and anything that makes your heart sing to create a still life painting or paintings that tells the story of our dreams and lives. Students may work from still life arranged by the teacher or create their own personal story. We will discuss Victorian flower symbolism, magical thinking, dream interpretation, and contemporary design. Included in the class the teacher will make one on one time for each student, focus on color mixtures, and creating realistic effects with light and shadow, a focus on using photography, and fine tuning edges. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383231/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Suzanne Falk Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $350.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Watercolor Energies and Composition May 10-14, 2010 — Frank Webb is one of the nation's premier watercolor teachers and brings enthusiasm and energy to his classes, making painting an exhilarating enterprise. "My work proceeds from on-the-spot graphite drawings made from a lifetime of travels. Each drawing is edited, fused with design principles, and used as the model. With large flat brushes and plenty of water I approach the paper in a slam-bang initial wash, and end with the caress of a butterfly wing." Website: http://www.artshow.com/webb				Location: Sidney, BC, Canada Instructor: Frank Webb Email: Ruth Steinfatt Phone: 250-655-4836

			Painting in the Garden with Watercolor May 15-16, 2010 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) — Watercolor painting in the garden offers an artist endless inspiration and opportunity to flex all of the skills of a painter; the stamina of a plein air painter with the demands of draftsmanship, composition, color, light and shadow. The workshop will meet in a private garden. Carolyn Lord will give painting demonstrations and explain her direct approach to watercolor. Limited to 15 students. Website: http://www.KnowltonGallery.com				Location: Lodi, CA Instructor: Carolyn Lord Sponsor: Knowlton Gallery Cost: $200.00 Email: Robin Knowlton Phone: 209-368-5123

			Extra-ordinary, Dramatic Still Life May 17-21, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — Some of the most dynamic, dramatic still life pictures happen when you try looking at things from a different point of view. For instance, try an unusual lighting situation or look at a still life from an unusual viewing angle … or pick unusual objects as subject matter. This workshop will center on how to think creatively about still life. From opulent Baroque influenced settings to brightly colored, glittering objects, there will be a variety of still life choices for you to work from. You may choose one set up or try all of them! This workshop is open to both oil and watercolor painters. Please note: this workshop requires good drawing ability and previous painting experience for best results. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383233/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Cynthia Peterson Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $535.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			The Flavors of Watercolor 5-Day workshop with Karen Vernon May 17-21, 2010 (9:30am-4:30pm) — Discover your artistic voice while creating better designed more colorful paintings. In this 5 day workshop, students will be guided through multi-theme paintings while learning to create powerful unifying compositions. Learn the "whys" of color and develop the ability to use intense clear color with strong value contrast. The workshop will emphasize an understanding of composition. Each student will learn to design his paintings in gray scale and will learn to design in a manner to best express what they, as the artist, has to say. We will focus on discovering the individual's voice. In this workshop students will be introduced to Aquabord by Ampersand Art Supply. Students will discover the ability to create more luminous paintings in watercolor and how to present their works without glass. Limit 18 students. Visit www.karenvernon.com to learn more about Karen and her work. Website: http://www.fallbrookschoolofthearts.org				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Karen Vernon Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $450.00 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Paint Italy May 22-29, 2010 (Full week) — Have a magical time painting in Italy with noted instructor Pat Fiorello. All mediums and levels welcome. In 2010, Pat will be leading a painting workshop/retreat in Tuscany at a 12th century monastery recently restored to first class lodging near Siena in May and also again in the fall at beautiful Lake Garda. See www.patfiorello.com for more information. Website: http://www.patfiorello.com				Location: Tuscany, Italy Instructor: Pat Fiorello Sponsor: Fiorello Art & Design, LLC Cost: $2495, discount for deposits made by 12/31/09 Email: Pat Fiorello Phone: 404-531-4160

			Finding the Essence Within May 23 - June 2, 2010 — Paint, sketch, explore and relax in the heart of the beautiful Dordogne region of Southwest France. Susan Adams is an exceptional teacher. Her strength lies in her ability to inspire her students to excellence and experience joy in the process. All levels welcome, however, previous painting experience is advised. Watercolor will be the predominant medium, but oils and acrylics are acceptable. We will work outdoors and inside the studio in a variety of genres, using sights, sounds, smells and textures of the area to inspire our work, whether it is plein air landscapes, still life, sketchbook drawings or abstractions. We will create pieces that combine the magic of the area with our own impression of the spirit within. Website: http://www.rousset-perigord.org/LPRLibrary/2010/susanadams.shtml				Location: Eymet, France Instructor: Susan Adams Sponsor: S.F. Seminars - Le Petit Rousset Cost: $3100 per person/double occupancy Email: Beverly Held Phone: 415-933-9799

			"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

			Watercolor Energies and Composition May 24-28, 2010 — Frank Webb is one of the nation's premier watercolor teachers and brings enthusiasm and energy to his classes, making painting an exhilarating enterprise. "My work proceeds from on-the-spot graphite drawings made from a lifetime of travels. Each drawing is edited, fused with design principles, and used as the model. With large flat brushes and plenty of water I approach the paper in a slam-bang initial wash, and end with the caress of a butterfly wing." Website: http://www.artshow.com/webb				Location: Morresville, NC Instructor: Frank Webb Sponsor: Artist's Guild Email: Ellen Patterson Phone: 704-664-1849

			Rendering Tuscan Architecture May 25 - June 1, 2010 (sessions daily) — Explore the timeless beauty of Tuscany's architecture and create lasting memories of your visit! Learn techniques in pen and ink, colored pencil and watercolor that will bring these lovely old structures, cobbled streets and tiled roofs to life. Join professional achitectural artist Ann Thomas in Tuscany to explore and render the variety of unique exsisting structures that reflect so much of Italy's past from Etruscan to Medeival and Renaissance to pe-unified Italy "Leopoldini" Tuscan farmhouses! This is a terrific workshop for any professional or aspiring designer or architect who would like to view, study and render centuries of architectural styles...styles that continue to be integrated into contemporary design. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/thomastuscanarchitectur.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Ann Thomas Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: All-inclusive from US$2649.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Watercolor Sketching in Cortona May 29 - June 5, 2010 (sessions daily) — Study with Jim and capture the adventures of plein air painting colorful landscapes in beautiful picturesque Cortona, Italy. Discover how painting from life helps us to see and observe the affects of light and atmosphere. Learn how to simplify your subject while painting more quickly and accurately, with special attention placed on learning to see masses, as opposed to line, and form, rather than detail. The entire painting process will be covered along with daily demonstrations. Jim will work individually with each student at their easel and guide them at their own level. This workshop is for anyone interested in learning to develop creative, painterly paintings with clean, rich color, mood, and dynamic compositions. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/chapmancortona.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Jim Chapman Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: All-inclusive from US$2649.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Etruscan Places Open Air Painting Advanced Seminar May 29 - June 5, 2010 (9 AM - 8 PM every day) — Our Advanced Seminar is held on the spectacular estate of Campriano outside the town of Murlo in Tuscany. This workshop offers experienced painters the opportunity to work intensively all day without the disruption of movements. We will have exclusive use of the 600 acre estate premises enabling participants to develop longer term and larger scale works if desired. There will be no formal instruction but two instructors will be available to advise participants as needed. Critiques will be held daily. Slide shows on issues relevant to landscape painting will be held two evenings. Fees include most materials, surfaces and equipment, accommodations, all meals (Campriano has its own chef!), field trip, local transportation. Max enrollment: 12 including non-painters. Website: http://www.landscapepainting.com				Location: Murlo, Tuscany, Italy Instructor: Maddine Insalaco and Joe Vinson Sponsor: Etruscan Places Cost: US$2,275 Double US$ 2,600 Single Email: Maddine Insalaco/Joe Vinson Phone: 212-780-3216

			Exploring Greek Light and Landscape through Painting and Drawing June 2 - 15, 2010 — Thomas Xenakis is offering a painting and drawing workshop in an idyllic setting on the island of Skopelos in the north Aegean. We will first be introduced with a short visit to Athens to see the important sites in the 3,000 year old city. We will venture to Skopelos Island from June 4 - June 13, 2010 to paint and draw and immerse ourselves in Greek landscape and light. The Skopelos Foundation for the Arts will host us in their well equipped studios where the painting and drawing workshops will take place. This is recommended to those dedicated to making images in a fabulous relaxing and stimulating setting. Website: http://www.skopartfoundation.org				Location: Skopelos, Greece Instructor: Thomas Xenakis Sponsor: The Skopelos Foundation for the Arts Cost: $1,900 Email: Jill Somer Phone: 30 24240 24143

			The Essence of Art June 5-12, 2010 (sessions daily) — Experience the excitement of unique architecture and scenery around every corner, with sketches and finished renderings. Learn to discover the values of light and dark. Drawing is always the very essence of all our works of art. Find your unique style of rendering and experience the art of good design. To top off the journey, we follow up with watercolor and acrylic field sketches instead of relying on photography. Our goal is to become more comfortable with our drawing and sketching abilities in a wonderful and unforgettable setting. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/edieberglessenceofart.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Ms. Edie Bergl Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Capture the Moment - Painting in Spain 2010 June 6 - 18, 2010 (Full days on location) — Plein air painting and professional instruction, exploring landscapes and atmosphere soaked in historical rhythms under the Spanish sun! Inspirational subject matter includes landscape vistas, intimate settings, olive groves, quaint villages, architectural marvels, figures and colour to delight the eye. Come and lose yourself in the joy of "capturing the moment" in sunny Spain! This workshop includes side trips to varied historical locations, fine food and amenities in a spectacular base location in Andalusia - daily instruction, demos, discussion and critique with well known artist/instructor, Richard S. McDiarmid, SFCA, NWWS. (visit: www.richardsmcdiarmid.com) For more information visit: www.flavourofspain.net and contact Travel Concepts (Cindy Horton cindy@trviconcepts.com) phone: 604-986-2262 or 1-888-986-2262 Website: http://www.flavourofspain.net				Location: Malaga, Spain Instructor: Richard S. McDiarmid Sponsor: Travel Concepts Cost: 3890.00 canadian per person twin share Email: Cindy Horton Phone: 604-986-2262

			Donna Zagotta, AWS/NWS Lecture & Demo June 6, 2010 (1:30-3:30pm) — Donna Zagotta is a nationally recognized artist, teacher, and juror. She has accumulated numerous awards including the first place awards in the 2005 Arizona Watercolor Association Exhibition and the 1997 Watercolor West Exhibition, the second place award in the 1999 National Watercolor Society Exhibition, and the Samuel Leitman Award in the 2008 and the Ogden and Mary Pleissner Award in the 2000 American Watercolor Society Exhibitions. She is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Watercolor West, and Midwest Watercolor Society. Her work appears in numerous publications and can be seen on the cover of Watercolor Expressions and The Artist's Magazine. She was selected as Watercolor Magic Yearbook 2001's "Ones to Watch", and was featured in Watermedia Focus magazine as "An Artist Worth Noting". Donna has been teaching classes and workshops since 1990. Website: http://www.fallbrookschoolofthearts.org				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Donna Zagotta, AWS/NWS Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $25.00, or Free to Workshop participants Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Design Ideas for Maximum Creativity June 7-11, 2010 (9:30am-4:30pm) — The theme of this workshop is: Make your paintings more personal and creative by plugging your subjects into design. Donna will demonstrate and discuss methods and ideas that will help you turn ordinary subjects into creative and imaginative paintings. We will focus on composition, color, and a personal and creative use of the elements and principles of design. All levels are welcome and this workshop is open to all watermedia. Donna will be using watercolor and white gouache in her classroom demonstrations. Students will work from their own reference materials (photos, sketches, etc.) and can bring paintings in progress to work on or begin new paintings in class. Limit 18 students. Visit www.donnazagotta.com to learn more about Donna and her art. Website: http://www.fallbrookschoolofthearts.org				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Donna Zagotta, AWS/NWS Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $495.00 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Watercolor Energies and Composition June 7-11, 2010 — Frank Webb is one of the nation's premier watercolor teachers and brings enthusiasm and energy to his classes, making painting an exhilarating enterprise. "My work proceeds from on-the-spot graphite drawings made from a lifetime of travels. Each drawing is edited, fused with design principles, and used as the model. With large flat brushes and plenty of water I approach the paper in a slam-bang initial wash, and end with the caress of a butterfly wing." Website: http://www.artshow.com/webb				Location: Valparaiso, IN Instructor: Frank Webb Sponsor: Art Barn Email: Art Barn Phone: 219-462-9009

			Windsor Locks Workshop in Connecticut June 7-11, 2010 — Windsor Locks is located along the Connecticut River, halfway between Hartford Connecticut and Springfield, Massachusetts. Tony has been invited to hold a plein air workshop at local sites selected by the sponsors. A morning demonstration is followed with individual work by the participants. At the end of the day, a group critique will be held back at the studio with suggested improvements painted on an acetate overlay placed over student paintings. Original work will not be touched. Website: http://www.tonyvanhasselt.com				Location: Windsor Locks, CT Instructor: Tony van Hasselt, A.W.S. Sponsor: The Country Artist Art Store Email: Cheryl Merkt Phone: (860) 623-4471

			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

			Watercolor Painting June 12-13, 2010 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) — Join us for an inspiring weekend art workshop at the Village Green Center in the heart of Northbrook, I. Joe Fettingis is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society and has been published in the cover story of the American Artist Magazine, Inter-National Artist and Pallete Talk magazines. Mr. Fettingis lectures, demonstrates and conducts workshops nationally and in Canada every year! During this workshop, things that you will learn are: how to understand and work with colors and values / how to control the moisture on your brush and your paper / how to glaze the colors / how to move the colors to create balance and movement / working on designing your composition and so much more! Website: http://www.northbrookarts.org				Location: Northbrook, IL Instructor: Joe Fettingis Sponsor: Northbrook Arts Commission Cost: $175.00 Email: Bonnie Siegel Phone: 847-921-5239

			Watercolor Energies and Composition June 17-27, 2010 — Frank Webb is one of the nation's premier watercolor teachers and brings enthusiasm and energy to his classes, making painting an exhilarating enterprise. "My work proceeds from on-the-spot graphite drawings made from a lifetime of travels. Each drawing is edited, fused with design principles, and used as the model. With large flat brushes and plenty of water I approach the paper in a slam-bang initial wash, and end with the caress of a butterfly wing." Website: http://www.artshow.com/webb				Location: Brittany, France Instructor: Frank Webb Sponsor: Flying Colors Workshops Cost: $3,295 painter; $3,095 non-painter Email: Flying Colors Workshops Phone: 858-518-0949

Revisiting Sorolla in a Park Setting

June 21-25, 2010 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) — Join Peggi Kroll-Roberts in this fun and intensive outdoor figure painting workshop. There will be two models costumed in beautiful dresses, posing in standing and reclining positions. Lighting will vary from dappled to partial shade and sun. The workshop will focus on capturing the volume of the costumes but conveying that there is a figure beneath the costume. Lots of step-by-step demonstrations. Limited to 15. Website: http://www.KnowltonGallery.com