Basics of Abstract Painting

Mohammad Bhatti

Four Tuesday afternoons

July 2, 9th, 16, 23rd

1:00 - 4:00pm

$220 Tuition/$180 members

Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned artist seeking new inspiration, this class is for you to learn the foundational concepts of abstract art, introducing you to the dynamic interplay of color, form, and emotion. Through practical exercises and insightful tips, Basics of Abstract Art' encourages hands-on experimentation, guiding you to embrace spontaneity and cultivate your unique artistic voice. Learn how to break away from representational constraints, allowing your intuition and emotions to guide your creative process. The focus will be placed upon self-expression, color and form, composition and design, form and color, texture, negative space, intuition and spontaneity, personal interpretation, mediums and materials

Supply List:

Feel free to bring markers, charcoal, acrylic colors (Mixed Media)

Brushes of your choice

Glue, available stencils, or any texture material

Gesso, canvas/card board or paper

Light weight Drawing Board and masking tape

Chinese Brush Painting -

Birds of Texas

Peihong Endris

Four Thursday afternoons

July 11, 18, 25, and Aug 1

1:00 - 4:00pm

$220 Tuition/$180 members

Birds give life to a painting of a rather static branch, or tree, and can, therefore, be painted in quiet, indistinct way. Alternatively, the bird can form the main element of the painting and, as such, will be required to demonstrate rather more of its own character.

In this class, you will learn to use the basic brush techniques to paint the Birds of Texas (Goldfinch, Bluebirds, Warbler…), or you can bring pictures of your favorite birds and instructor will teach you to use minimum brushstrokes to express it.

Sacred Geometry

Myke Venable

1-Session Workshop

July 16

9 am - Noon

$60 Tuition/$50 Members 

This Drawing Workshop is designed to explore the richness of

Sacred Geometry. We will unpack hidden knowledge and explore

deeper truths about our reality, using Sacred Geometry as our

focus. Students will also have the opportunity to draw with step by step guidance from the instructor. Once the designs are created, color pencil can be applied to enhance the artwork.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Supply List: 
*Paper: Canson 9" x 12" in. 70 lb. Smooth surface

*Graphite Pencils:  2H, 2B

*Pencil Sharpener: Staedtler

*12 or 24 pack of Col-Erase Prisma Color Pencils

12-inch Ruler

*Staedtler Mars precision compass

#drawing #mykevenable #sacredgeometry #universalgeometry

#gettingtothebasics

Loose Florals and Waterscapes Workshop

Rae Andrews

Two-Day Workshop

Saturday & Sunday

July 20 & 21

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

$170 Regular Tuition

$150 WAS-H Members Tuition

Semi-Abstracted Florals:  Day 1 will be Fun! Rae will show students how she designs her close focus florals to be exciting, using a wet-into-wet approach. She discusses balance and imbalance, design, composition and how to use the light with a playful use of color and value contrast.

Waterscapes:  Day 2 we will do a waterscape (small waterfalls) in a Landscape setting. Rae will concentrate on depth and how she leaves the white of the paper, a trademark process of hers.

 ** Rae’s loose style of painting will be a feature in this lesson using her method of working a painting in sections, to maintain the white of the paper.

Students will work from photos involving waterfalls (close focus), rocks, foliage. Nothing too distant or panoramic, we want to bring the viewer right into the painting.

Supply list:

Paper: #140 Cold Press Paper either Arches or Baohong

Brushes: Bring what you have. Recommended brushes are:

• Silver Black Velvet brand especially the 3/8” Dagger (also called a Striper brush, (I use it in every painting)
• #8 Round.( I also use this in all my works)
• Wide Wash brush at least 2” and this can be synthetic.
• A fine line Rigger or Liner brush approx. #2 or #3

Paints: Professional artist tube paints. Daniel Smith (DS), Winsor Newton (WN).  Recommended colors are:

Lemon Yellow (DS)

Cadmium Yellow Medium (WN)

Aussie Red Gold (DS)

Quinacridone Coral (DS)

Permanent Rose (WN)

Permanent Magenta (WN)

Permanent Sap Green (WN)

Pthalo Green Turquoise (DS) or

Turquoise (made by Lucas) almost the same as the DS Pthalo Green Turquoise

Cobalt Blue (DS)

French Ultramarine Blue (DS)

Burnt Sienna (WN)

** These are just my favorite colors, however bring what you have already. If you are purchasing new colors, this list is a suggestion only.

Miscellaneous:

2B pencil and eraser

** If you have a white Charcoal Pencil or white watercolor pencil that can be handy as well (optional)

Paper Towels (Rae uses Viva) and/or Kleenex

Each student will get individual and personal attention and gentle guidance with their work.

** Bring reference photos if you have some, Rae will also have some to share. Have either hard copy photo of the flower or use a device with a big enough screen to see it.

For the floral study you will need clear close focus studies mostly for the shape of the flower. Try not to choose a too complicated flower. Rae suggests Calla Lily, Tulips, Poppies, Camellias, or similar open flowers.

For the waterscape, bring photos of water tumbling over rocks to bring the viewer right into the painting.

Weekend Workshop

Les McDonald

Two-Day Workshop

Saturday & Sunday

July 27 & 28

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

$170 Regular Tuition

$150 WAS-H Members Tuition

Let's paint a dynamic sky.  This will be a sunset over water using a wet-on-wet technique.  We will blend several colors from light to dark to create this dramatic scene.

Student Supply List - July 2024.doc

Watercolor Boot Camp for Beginners

Cheryl Evans

One Day Workshop

Tuesday, July 30

9:30 am- 3:30 pm

$85 Regular Tuition

$75 Member Tuition

Watercolor Boot Camp will get you started with all the tools and techniques you need to set you on the trail for a successful journey as a watercolorist.

We will learn all the basic techniques (wet-on-wet, flat wash, graded wash, radual wash, gradual wash, dry brush, lifting), color mixing and application and special effects.  We will investigate materials and supplies.  

In the afternoon we will put all the watercolor tools together to create a finished painting that will have you saying, "Wow, I did that!"

The goal is to get you started on the right foot and build your confidence.

Art Supply List for Watercolor Boot Camp for Beginners – Cheryl Evans

Graphite Pencils:     #2

Watercolor brushes – 1in. flat

#8 round

#10  or #12 round

Watercolors of any brand (tubes)

            New Gamboge

            French Ultramarine Blue

            Cerulean Blue

            Alizarin Crimson

palette,  with large mixing area

140 Lb. Arches  ½ sheet for the finished painting 15x22

Light weight Drawing Board large enough to hold the ½ sheet paper (22x15)

Masking tape or blue painter’s tape

Sketchbook or note pad for notes

TRAINING TO BECOME A WORKSHOP MONITOR

Laura Mossman, Artist Liaison

Thursday, Aug 1
11 am - Noon
$10 fee

A workshop monitor receives a 50% discount on classes/workshops in exchange for completing tasks related to helping the teacher.  One of the tasks is using the audio/visual equipment.  This class will go over all the duties related to being a class monitor and will go over how to use the equipment.  The class takes about an hour.

VIRTUAL:  Zentangle

Lori Morris

Five Friday mornings

August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

9:00 - 11:00am

$150 members/$200 non-members

Throughout these virtual workshops, participants will learn to draw botanical and organic tangles along with other tangle patterns to create an inspired piece of art. Join me as we engage in this mindful activity and achieve a satisfying sense of creative accomplishment. Let's tangle together! 

 

August Zentangle: 

• August 2nd – Pokelily Stained Glass on a Phi Zentangle Tile 
• August 9^th – Tangle Jenjellies on aTraditional Zentangle Tile
• August 16th - Whimsical Tangled Owl on a Traditional Zentangle Tile 
• August 23^rd – Tangle Bloomerz on a Traditional Zentangle Tile 
• August 30^th – Foundabout and other Botanical Tangles on a White Zendala, Colored Pencils Optional.
  

Links to a video recording of each session will be provided, should you miss a class or want to review a session. Links remain available for 120 days.

Level: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate

Click HERE for Supply List.

#zentangle #lolomoczt39

Exploring Watercolor:  Textures, Techniques, & Color Secrets

Linda Vanek

Four Friday Afternoons

Aug 2, 9, 16, 23

1 pm - 4 pm

$220 Tuition/$180 Members 

Join us as we explore ways to paint, create texture, and mix luminous color!   This is a great class for Novice & Beginner artists or anyone wanting to enhance their painting skills &  create luminous color in their paintings.

Level: Novice or Beginner

Art Supplies for Class

• ·       One Sheet of 140 lb. Arches Cold Press Watercolor Paper
• ·       A painting board for watercolor paper and masking tape
• ·       Paper towels, water containers, and Watercolor paints
• ·       Small & Medium round watercolor brushes(1) each
• ·       ½” Flat brush and 1” flat watercolor brush (1) each
• ·       Regular kitchen sponge
• ·       Notebook for notes on color, etc.

PAINTS: Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors (Introductory Watercolor, 6 tube set, or equivalent.  The colors in the set you will need are:

Hansa Yellow Light, New Gamboge, Quin Rose, Pyrrol Scarlet, Phthalo Blue (GS green shade) and French Ultramarine.  These are all in the Daniel Smith set from Amazon or other art stores.  If you already have a professional brand of watercolor paints, you may use them. 

Drawing Fundamentals

Myke Venable

Four Tuesday Mornings

Aug 6, 13, 20, 27

9 am - Noon

$220 Tuition/$180 Members 

This class will allow you to develop, practice, and refine your drawing skills! Students will explore the fundamentals of drawing through various hands-on activities and class discussions. This class will touch upon observation, shapes, volume, value, line, and texture. This class is intended for students with little or no previous drawing experience or for those who want to sharpen their fundamental skills.

Level: Novice or Beginner

Supply List:

1 - Sketch Book - CANSON Artist Series 9x12 in.

1 - STAEDTLER 12 graphite pencil set (6B-4H)

1 - STAEDTLER - 2 hole pencil sharpener

1 - PENTEL - Block Eraser

1 - PENTEL - Eraser Caps

#drawing #drawingfundamentals #mykevenable #drawwhatyousee #gettingtothebasics

Painting Pets

Mohammad Bhatti

Four Tuesday Afternoons

Aug 6, 13, 20, 27

1 pm - 4 pm

$220 Tuition/$180 Members 

Learn to paint pets.

Find Your Path

Carla Gauthier

Thursday Mornings

Aug 8, 22, 29, Sept 5

(Skip Aug 15)

9:00 - Noon

$220 Tuition/$180 members

Do you want to push your painting, define your style, and create a body of work that is cohesive and personal? This will be a student-driven class, with more of a coaching/critique vibe, helping each artist work towards a simple goal – to find their “path” whether it be realistic or abstract, portraits, landscapes, still-life based - whatever it is that inspires you. This class is not a “how-to” class. We will discuss concepts, artistic principles that will help each artist regardless of their style and subject, and do demos that are spontaneous, responding to student problems and needs. Ideally, we become a consistent group, whose input is varied and meaningful. The idea is that you will focus on a subject and approach to carry your ideas forward in a connected way. Work outside class is essential.

Level: Intermediate, Advanced

Supply List: 
Regular Watercolor supplies – paper towels, palette, paints, brushes and the best paper you can afford. 

Find Your Path

Carla Gauthier

Thursday Afternoons

Aug 8, 22, 29, Sept 5

(Skip Aug 15)

1:00 - 4:00pm

$220 Tuition/$180 members

Do you want to push your painting, define your style, and create a body of work that is cohesive and personal? This will be a student-driven class, with more of a coaching/critique vibe, helping each artist work towards a simple goal – to find their “path” whether it be realistic or abstract, portraits, landscapes, still-life based - whatever it is that inspires you. This class is not a “how-to” class. We will discuss concepts, artistic principles that will help each artist regardless of their style and subject, and do demos that are spontaneous, responding to student problems and needs. Ideally, we become a consistent group, whose input is varied and meaningful. The idea is that you will focus on a subject and approach to carry your ideas forward in a connected way. Work outside class is essential.

Level: Intermediate, Advanced

Supply List: 
Regular Watercolor supplies – paper towels, palette, paints, brushes and the best paper you can afford. 

Barn Window - Weekend Workshop

Les McDonald

Two-Day Workshop

Saturday & Sunday

August 10 & 11

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

$170 Regular Tuition

$150 WAS-H Members Tuition

 We will paint this old barn window using a heavy dry brush technique.

  Limited masking on foliage, window parts and edges.

McDonald - Barn Supply List.doc

VIRTUAL:  Sketchy Landscapes, looking at Derain, Matisse, Van Gogh (Fauvists)

Susan Giannantonio

Tuesday afternoons

August 13, 20, 27, September 3

1:00 - 3:00pm

$120 members/$160 non-members

Some of the most lovely landscapes were created by the Fauvists when they practiced their skills by creating loose, gestural color sketches. They dug into their paint boxes to retrieve bright, beautiful colors. 

Remember the photos we intended to “paint someday”? Borrowing from the textural marks and bright color palette of these masters, we will put to use a few of our many landscape photos! This class is suitable for any medium—watercolor, acrylic, gouache, mixed media.

Links to a video recording of each session will be provided, should you miss a class or want to review a session. Links remain available for 120 days.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Supply List:

A few chosen landscape images from your phone (or use references provided in class)

Paints—whatever your preferred medium

Paper, canvas, board (your preference)

Graphite pencil

Colored pencils—watercolor, Inktense, etc. (optional)

Pen and Watercolor

Joanie Hughes

One-Day Workshop

Thursday, August 15

10 am - 4 pm
$85 Regular Tuition

$75 WAS-H Members

Combining pen and watercolor to paint a variety of themes.  Create loose and relaxed, as well as detailed.

Paintings inspired by nature, still life, portraits and architecture.

Supplies needed:

Pencil, Eraser, Black Micron Pens  #1, 5, and 005’

8X10 multi-media pad

Primary watercolors (yellow, red, blue)

Midsize round brush.

Bring photos.

Portrait Painting Workshop

Dr. Mohammad Ali Bhatti

Saturday & Sunday

August 17 & 18

10:00am - 4:00pm

$150 members/$170 non-members

This class is perfect for both budding artists and those seeking to refine their skills in the enchanting realm of portrait painting. This class simplifies the process, breaking down complex techniques into easy-to-follow steps. Explore the interplay of light and shadow, experiment with various washes, and learn how to infuse your portraits with personality and depth. 'Basic Techniques of Watercolor Portraits' invites you to unlock your creative potential, encouraging experimentation and self-expression in a supportive learning environment. Elevate your skills, enrich your artistic vision, and watch as your portraits come to life with the timeless beauty of watercolor.

Supply List:

Graphite Pencils:     HB, 2B (preferable)

Watercolor brushes - squirrel hair preferred

Watercolors of any brand, pallet,

140 Lb. arches ¼ size paper preferred

Light weight Drawing Board

Eraser – masking tape

Note: Bring good quality close up photos/prints (6x6 inches) of your choice

Birds of a Feather - Green Jay

Les McDonald

Weekend Workshop

Tuesday

August 24 & 25

9:30 am- 3:30 pm

$170 Regular Tuition

$150 Member Tuition

Let's Paint feathering on a Green Jay (South Texas Jay”)

We will also cover the wood texture on the stump for this class.

VIRTUAL: Watercolor - Mysterious Landscapes

Jason Michael Bentley

Saturday & Sunday afternoons

August 24 & 25

1:30 - 5:30pm

$120 members/$140 non-members

Has a scene in nature ever taken your breath away? I’m lucky to live in one of the world's most beautiful places. And this time of year offers a variety of moods, with changing weather patterns that transform the land and sky. Let me bring you to the Scottish Highlands on a virtual tour. To get us in the grove and feel inspired to paint, I’ll show you pictures and short videos that will make you feel like you’re here with me! In this two-session workshop, we will talk about color character, and moving pigment in a way that transforms the atmosphere of the land. Each day will be on the concentration of a new landscape with a unique character.

This open and interactive course will spotlight the instructor’s palette, work surface, and reference in real time, so you can directly see exactly how he mixes and applies paint. The process will be step by step based with short demos so you can take time to follow along and ask questions all the way to the finished painting.

Links to a video recording of each session will be provided, should you miss a class or want to review a session. Links remain available for 120 days.

A final written critique is offered through Padlet following the completion of the workshop.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Level: Beginner, Intermediate

Click HERE for Supply List.

Reference photos for use in class. Please print these out or plan to use in class on a separate device.

Loch and Mountain View
Moody Loch

Website: http://www.jmbportfolio.com

#watercolorworkshop #learingwatercolor #watercolortogether #watercolorclass #watercolorfun #watercolorlandscapes #paintinglandscapes #paintingwithwatercolor #colorwash #fluidcolor #watercolorartist

Enhancing Creativity & Design in Abstracts

Linda Vanek
One-Day Workshop

Saturday, August 31

9:30am - 3:30pm
$85 Regular Tuitiion

$75 WAS-H Members

Enhance your creativity and develop your own design style in Abstracts! We will review paintings of successful artists and identify what elements and design compositions unlock the mystery of great abstracts! Demos will include painting techniques, and how to create textures, movement, & mystery in our abstract paintings! Instructor one on one time with each student to develop their own style.

Paints: Acrylic Craft Paint in 2 Fluid Ounce sizes Matte Finish (no satin finishes) Sources: Michael’s, Hobby Lobby or any brand of acrylic paint,(example Liquitex) that you like will work great for this class.

Paper: Arches Watercolor paper, Cold press, 2 sheets 30 x 22, 140 lb. weight,

Paint Colors: Black or Navy, White, and 6 colors your choice. (Think of colors that will work well together).

Brushes: Any brushes for acrylic paints or craft paints will be fine. ½” to 1”, and 1.5” wide flat brushes, and one or two round brushes. (You do not need to buy expensive brushes for Acrylic painting)

Plastic gloves: we will be using our hands for some painting and blending

Palette: to mix paints or you can use a plastic or plexiglass surface

Water containers: at least 2

Normal painting supplies, such as paper towels, sponge, water spray bottle, notebook for taking notes.

Crayons, colored pencils

Note: Texturing and mark making materials will be provided for the class. You may also bring any materials you personally like to use for your painting.

Level:  Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Paint Pouring for Beginners

Laura Mossman

One Day Workshop

Sunday, September 1

12:00 - 5:00pm

$85 Tuition/$75 members

This course is designed for those who have never tried paint pouring.  Students will learn how to mix paint to get consistent results and will try various methods of paint pouring.

Wear old clothes! You are likely to get paint on you and, while it washes off your skin, your clothes will wear those colors forever!

Feel free to bring snacks/drinks.  This class is casual, feel free to bring snacks/drinks to enjoy while learning.

The supply list is below.  For those who want to purchase a "kit" for the class, there will be an additional cost of $25.  You can see what comes with the on a tab in the supply list.  

Paint Pour Supply List2.xlsx

Powerful Pattern Paintings that Pack a Punch!

Cheryl Evans

One Day Workshop

Tuesday

September 3

9:30 am- 3:30 pm

$85 Regular Tuition

$75 Member Tuition

 Come play around with an under painting of painted patterns. Explore color and line, shape and value, texture and variety. Investigate transparent vs opaque. Manipulate watercolor techniques  - wet-on-wet, flat wash, and graded values. Embrace the freedom of playful mark making! And then we will overlay a subject of your own choice as we pull it all together with unity and pizzazz! This workshop will loosen you up and have your “artist voice” singing a new and colorful tune.

Student Supply list:

Graphite Pencils:     #2 Watercolor brushes – 1in. flat #8 round #10  or #12 round Watercolors of any brand (tubes) Your regular watercolor palette of colors Or if you are a beginner:             New Gamboge             French Ultramarine Blue             Cerulean Blue             Alizarin Crimson palette,  with large mixing area 140 Lb. Arches  ½ sheet for the finished painting 15x22 or 11x15 Light weight Drawing Board large enough to hold the ½ sheet paper (22x15) Masking tape or blue painter’s tape An image that you want to transfer onto the patterned under painting: portrait, animal , floral, still life, figure, etc. Sketchbook or note pad for notes

Introduction to Watercolor 1.0 

Katherine Rodgers

Five Wednesday evenings

Sept 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct 2

6:00 - 9:00pm

$250 Tuition

$200 Members

Starting at the very beginning, this introduction to watercolor course will go over brushes, paper types, the use of water, negative space, glazing, color mixing, and more. Learn the basics of watercolor painting and develop your own personal painting style in a small group setting. Katherine will teach you shadows, form, and basic composition strategies. 

Click to open supply list:  Rodgers - Supply List.docx

(Estimated cost of supplies is $200)

Level: Novice, Beginner

Drawing Still Life

Myke Venable

Three Monday afternoons

September 9, 16, 23

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

$180 Tuition/$150 Members 

This class will allow you to develop, practice, and refine your drawing skills! Students will explore the fundamentals of drawing through various hands-on activities and class discussions. This class will touch upon observation, shapes, volume, value, line, and texture. This class is intended for students with little or no previous drawing experience or for those who want to sharpen their fundamental skills.

Level: Novice or Beginner

Supply List:

1 - Sketch Book - CANSON Artist Series 9x12 in.

1 - STAEDTLER 12 graphite pencil set (6B-4H)

1 - STAEDTLER - 2 hole pencil sharpener

1 - PENTEL - Block Eraser

1 - PENTEL - Eraser Caps

1 - Prisma Color (COL-ERASE) pencil

#drawing #drawingfundamentals #mykevenable #drawwhatyousee #gettingtothebasics