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#701 It’s Only Paper– Beginner & Intermediate Watercolor
Instructor: Nancy Colby

All skill levels are welcome. Bring the talent and desire you have and we’ll
“meet you where you are” even if you’ve never painted before. Instruction
is tailored to individual skill levels so everyone is comfortable. Individualized
instruction and demonstrations help you learn faster. You will be painting the
subject of your choice as you develop and fine tune your skills. You will learn
skills, techniques, color and composition. Demonstrations of techniques and
critiques of work will be given in each class. The class is relaxed and fun as we learn together.

Dates:6 weeks, Wednesday, time varies
#701A:September 14-October 19, 9:30am-12:00noon
#701B:September 14-October 19, 1:00-3:30pm
#701C: October 26-November 30, 9:30am-12:00noon
#701D: October 26-November 30, 1:00-3:30pm
#701E: January 25-February 29, 9:30am-12:00noon
#701F: January 25-February 29, 1:00-3:30pm
#701G: March 7-April 11, 9:30am-12:00noon
#701H: March 7-April 11, 1:00-3:30pm
#701I: April 18-May 23, 9:30am-12:00noon
#701J: April 18-May 23, 1:00-3:30pm
Fee: $95/Members $120/Nonmembers
Dates: 5 weeks, Wednesday, time varies
#701K: December 7-January 11, 9:30am-12:00noon
(no class 12/28)
#701L: December 7-January 11, 1:00-3:30pm (no class 12/28)
Fee: $80/Members $105/Nonmembers

Its Only Paper

701A - Members $95.00 701A - Non Members $120.00 701B - Members $95.00 701B - Non Members $120.00 701C - Members $95.00 701C - Non Members $120.00 701D - Members $95.00 701D - Non Members $120.00 701E - Members $95.00 701E - Non Members $120.00

Its Only Paper

701F - Members $95.00 701F - Non Members $120.00 701G - Members $95.00 701G - Non Members $120.00 701H - Members $95.00 701H - Non Members $120.00 701I - Members $95.00 701I - Non Members $120.00 701J - Members $95.00 701J - Non Members $120.00

Its Only Paper

701K - Members $80.00 701K - Non Members $105.00 701L - Members $80.00 701L - Non Members $105.00

 

#702 Watercolor Workshop: Beginning Techniques
Instructor: Marilyn Cassidy

This two-day workshop is for those who have little or no experience in the marvelous
medium of watercolor. It will introduce brush handling, color theory, composition,
and many techniques to get a happy start. Demonstration and guidance will be given.
This workshop will encourage you to pursue more artistic development.

Dates: Two-day workshop, 9:30am-3:30pm
#702A: November 7 & 8
#702B: January 10 & 11
Fee: $100/Members $125/Nonmembers

Watercolor Workshop

702A - Members $100.00 702A - Non Members $125.00 702B - Members $100.00 702B - Non Members $125.00

 

#703 Watercolor Workshop:
Greeting Cards and Small Wonders

Instructor: Marilyn Cassidy It's a fun hands-on day. Various techniques
for creating original note cards and other small wonders will be demonstrated.

Dates: One-day workshop, days vary, 9:30am-3:30pm
#703A: November 5, Saturday
#703B: November 16, Wednesday
#703C: March 6, Tuesday
#703D: March 24, Saturday
Fee: $50/Members $60/Nonmembers

Watercolor Workshop 2

703A - Members $50.00 703A - Non Members $60.00 703B - Members $50.00 703B - Non Members $60.00 703C - Members $50.00 703C - Non Members $60.00 703D - Members $50.00 703D - Non Members $60.00

 

#704 Plein Air Painting in Watercolor Workshop
Instructor: Heather McCullough

Join Heather as she works with you to “take the basics outdoors” and take your painting to the next level.
This two-day workshop is divided into 4 sessions with emphasis on: selecting subject, designing the
value sketch, choosing a palette, and controlling the edges. Each session will begin with a brief demonstration.
Mother Nature will provide the essential raw material. Dress for the outdoors. Bring sketch book, pencil, paints,
palette, brushes, watercolor paper and support, water container, chair or easel, and lunch. Prepare for fun, exploration,
and great painting.

Dates: Two-day workshop, 9:30am-4:30pm
#704A: March 30 & 31
Fee: $120/Members $170/Nonmembers

Plein Air Painting

704A - Members $120.00 704A - Non Members $170.00

 

#705 Beginner Watercolor
Instructor: Caroline Whitmore

Each class begins with a demonstration and where you will learn the basic techniques of the medium
with lessons in design, composition, value and form. You will become familiar with a simple palette of color and color mixing.

Dates: 6 Weeks, Tuesday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#705A: September 27-November 1
#705B: November 15-December 20
#705C: January 3-February 7
#705D: February 21-March 27
#705E: April 10-May 15
Fee: $95/Members $120/Nonmembers

Beginner Watercolor

705A - Members $95.00 705A - Non Members $120.00 705B - Members $95.00 705B - Non Members $120.00 705C - Members $95.00 705C - Non Members $120.00 705D - Members $95.00 705D - Non Members $120.00 705E - Members $95.00 703E - Non Members $120.00

 

#706 Intermediate Watercolor
Instructor: Caroline Whitmore

This class is a continuation of beginner’s class with daily demonstration,
individual guidance and various rescue techniques.

Dates: 6 Weeks, Tuesday, 1:00-3:30pm
#706A: September 27-November 1
#706B: November 15-December 20
#706C: January 3-February 7
#706D: February 21-March 27
#706E: April 10-May 15
Fee: $95/Members $120/Nonmembers

Intermediate Watercolor

706A - Members $95.00 706A - Non Members $120.00 706B - Members $95.00 706B - Non Members $120.00 706C - Members $95.00 706C - Non Members $120.00 706D - Members $95.00 706D - Non Members $120.00 706E - Members $95.00 706E - Non Members $120.00

 

#707 Techniques for Sea and Landscapes
Instructor: Marilyn Cassidy

Each class will focus on advancing a combination of techniques in creating
sea and landscapes. Various techniques will be demonstrated
and practiced in class. You will be assigned a painting to be done at
home for critique at the beginning of the next class. This will
help you develop your own style and get answers to your questions.

Dates: 4 Weeks, Thursday, 1:00-3:30pm
#707A: November 17-December 15 (no class 11/24)
#707B: January 5-February 2 (no class 1/26)
#707C: March 8-29
#707D: April 5-26
#707E: May 3-24
Fee: $65/Members $90/Nonmembers

Sea and Landscapes

707A - Members $65.00 707A - Non Members $90.00 707B - Members $65.00 707B - Non Members $90.00 707C - Members $65.00 707C - Non Members $90.00 707D - Members $65.00 707D - Non Members $90.00 707E - Members $65.00 707E - Non Members $90.00

 

#708 Watercolor Plus: Watercolor and Mixed Media
Instructor: Marilyn Cassidy

Take a step farther, get out of your comfort zone! This class will guide you into
exploring and enhancing your watercolors with other media. We will introduce
papers (we will make some of our own), found objects, materials found around
the house, acrylics, pastels, anything else we can conjure up to create textures
and interest. We will combine traditional painting with a contemporary
twist. The only limits are your imagination. We will have fun!

Date: 4 Weeks, Days and times vary, all classes 1:00-3:30pm except #708B.
#708A: November 21-December 12, Monday
#708BJanuary 12-February 9, Thursday, (no class 1/26) 9:30am - 12:00 noon.
#708C: March 5-26, Monday
#708D: April 2-23, Monday
#708E: April 30-May 21, Monday
Fee: $65/Members $90/Nonmembers

Watercolor Plus

708A - Members $65.00 708A - Non Members $90.00 708B - Members $65.00 708B - Non Members $90.00 708C - Members $65.00 708C - Non Members $90.00 708D - Members $65.00 708D - Non Members $90.00 708E - Members $65.00 708E - Non Members $90.00

 

#709 Show Me How to Watercolor
Instructor: Augusto Argandona

In this beginners class students will learn basic design, composition and watercolor
techniques. We will learn to mix colors on the palette vs. paper, how to
control water and how to combine loose and controlled techniques.
The emphasis will be on skill development.

Dates: 6 weeks, Thursday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#709A: October 13-November 17
Fee: $95Members $120/Nonmembers
Dates: 4 weeks, Thursday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#709B: January 5-26
Fee: $65Members $90/Nonmembers

How to Watercolor

709A - Members $95.00 709A - Non Members $120.00 709B - Members $65.00 709B - Non Members $90.00

 

#710 Fun With Watercolor
Instructor: Augusto Argandona

This is a “beyond beginners” class. Ideally you will have taken a beginners
class or have a comprehensive understanding of the medium and technique.
You will learn to paint beyond easy landscape, using combinations of loose and
controlled strokes. The emphasis will be on technique development and having
fun while learning new ways with watercolors. Depending on climate, at least
one class will be held outdoors.

Dates: 6 weeks, Wednesday, 1:00-3:30pm
#710A: October 13-November 17
Fee: $95Members $120/Nonmembers
Dates: 4 weeks, Thursday, 1:00pm-3:30pm
#710B: January 5-26
Fee: $65Members $90/Nonmembers

Fun with Watercolor

710A - Members $95.00 710A - Non Members $120.00 710B - Members $65.00 710B - Non Members $90.00

 

#711 Watercolor Portraits Workshop
Instructor: Frances Smith

We will create beautiful watercolor portraits from your photos or mine (I have multinationality
pictures). We will be accurate but spontaneous, loose and not overworked.
Loosen up with watercolor!

Dates: One-day workshop, Tuesday, 9:30am-3:30pm
#711A: September 27
#711B: December 27
#711C: January 17
Fee: $50/Members $60/Nonmembers

Watercolor Portraits Workshop

711A - Members $50.00 711A - Non Members $60.00 711B - Members $50.00 711B - Non Members $60.00 711C - Members $50.00 711C - Non Members $60.00

 

#712 The Secret Secrets of Watercolor
Instructor: Beatrice del Perugia

We will learn some basics of watercolor that are rarely taught and that
former students find helpful in their work.

Dates: 3 Weeks, days vary, 9:30am-12:00noon
#712A: November 4-18, Friday
#712B: March 17-April 31, Saturday
#712C: April 13-27, Saturday
Fee: $50/Members $60/Nonmembers

Watercolor Portraits Workshop

712A - Members $50.00 712A - Non Members $60.00 712B - Members $50.00 712B - Non Members $60.00 712C - Members $50.00 712C - Non Members $60.00

 

#713 How to Finish a Watercolor
Instructor: Beatrice del Perugia

Bring your unfinished work and we will turn it into a work of art.

Dates: 3 Weeks, days vary, 9:30am-12:00noon
#713A: December 2-16, Friday
#713B: January 7-21, Saturday
#713C: March16-April 6 (no class 3/23), Friday
Fee: $50/Members $60/Nonmembers

Finishing a Watercolor

713A - Members $50.00 713A - Non Members $60.00 713B - Members $50.00 713B - Non Members $60.00 713C - Members $50.00 713C - Non Members $60.00

 

#714 Introduction to Art Through Watercolor Workshop
Instructor: Nancy Rose

Have you always wished you could paint, but thought you had no talent? Do you
doodle? If the answer is “yes” then leap into this workshop for the beginner and
the curious. You will learn how to see like an artist sees, playing pencil games,
tearing up papers and discussing the qualities needed in a good painting. After
lunch we will play with watercolor paints, mixing lights and darks and see what emerges
in your heart and on paper. There is a simple supply list or you can buy supplies at the workshop.

Dates: One-dayWorkshop, days vary, 9:30am-3:30pm
#714A: November 5, Saturday
#714B: January 3, Tuesday
#714C: March 3, Saturday
Fee: $55/Members $80/Nonmembers

Introduction to Art

714A - Members $55.00 714A - Non Members $80.00 714B - Members $55.00 714B - Non Members $80.00 714C - Members $55.00 714C - Non Members $80.00

 

#715 Watercolor Multimedia
Instructor: Nancy Rose

Do you have a stack of unsuccessful watercolor or acrylic paintings? Let’s start with
an unsuccessful water based painting and recreate it with a fluid opaque water based
paint. You can use your imagination by adding interesting objects. 3D? We will
simplify values and shapes by painting over old paintings or ripping, gluing and
adding in some extras, creating a multimedia art piece. Teens encouraged. All levels welcome.

Dates: 4 Weeks, days vary, 9:30am-12:00pm
#715A: February 6-27, Monday
#715B: March 5-April 2 Monday (no class 3/26)
Fee: $65/Members $90/Nonmembers

Watercolor Multimedia

715A - Members $65.00 715A - Non Members $90.00 715B - Members $65.00 715B - Non Members $90.00

 

#716 Plein Air Landscape Workshop
Instructor: Nancy Rose

Discover why nature is the painter’s best teacher. We will begin with an
introduction covering the most important components in a successful landscape,
and in what order. Learn to see with the eyes of an artist; a world of color and
atmosphere. You will learn how to see the world in shapes of light and dark, and how
the atmosphere affects color & value. Good painters spend many hours painting from
life and the challenge is more than worth the difficulty. It is life changing. Please bring lunch.

Dates: One-day workshop, days vary, 9:30am-3:30pm
#716A: January 4, Wednesday
#716B: February 18, Saturday
Fee: $55/Members $80/Nonmembers

Plein Air Landscape

716A - Members $55.00 716A - Non Members $80.00 716B - Members $55.00 716B - Non Members $80.00

 

#717 Individual Watercolor Class
Instructor: Nancy Rose

What is it you want to say? How do you weave your own unique voice to your painting?
All levels (including teens) are welcome and encouraged to paint in their chosen subject
matter and style.Individualized Learning Specialist and artist Nancy Rose, known for her
positive teaching approach and a long career of teaching art, can help you bloom as an artist!

Dates: 5 weeks, Tuesday, times vary
#717A: November 1-December 6 (no class 11/15)
1:00-3:30pm
#717B: November 1-December 6 (no class 11/15)
6:00-8:30pm
Fee: $80/Members $105/Nonmembers
Dates: 4 weeks, Days vary, times vary
#717C: February 7-28, Tuesday, 1:00-3:30pm
#717D: February 7-28, Tuesday, 6:00-8:30pm
#717E: March 5-26, Monday, 1:00-3:30pm
#717F: March 5-26, Monday, 6:00-8:30pm
#717G: April 9-30, Monday, 1:00-3:30pm
Fee: $65/Members $90/Nonmembers

Individual Watercolor Class

717A - Members $80.00 717A - Non Members $105.00 717A - Members $80.00 717A - Non Members $105.00

Individual Watercolor Class

717C - Members $65.00 717C - Non Members $90.00 717D - Members $65.00 717D - Non Members $90.00 717E - Members $65.00 717E - Non Members $90.00 717F - Members $65.00 717F - Non Members $90.00 717G - Members $65.00 717G - Non Members $90.00