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Fall Classes 2008

Watercolor For The Beginner
Joanie Hughes
www.watercolorhouston.org,
713-426-6767
September 15, 22, 29; October 6, 21, 28;
November 3, 10 - $300
Mondays, 1:00 am- 4:00 pm
This class will give you a solid foundationin the use of materials, techniques, color theory, composition and design. Paint with confidence and discover your
own personal style.

Get Your Art Act Together
David Blackwell
www.watercolorhouston.org 832-656-5171
Mondays 6-9:00pm
September 15, 22, 29
October 6, 20, 27,
November 3, 10 $300
Get your Art Act together. Sometimes we just need a little push. Someone to establish guidelines, set expectations, and demand results. Someone to motivate us to do our best. This instructor can do it. David's nature is to nurture and encourage growth, expansion and liberation of the artist within. His motto is "Art for Sanity and Freedom." Learn the power and freedom of dynamic composition, vibrant color and professional application of paint. Whether you like realism, abstract, or nonobjective or collage, the elements and principles of design apply to all. Break through personal obstacles that prevent you from becoming the exceptional artist.

Wild Art
Portia Bell
www.watercolorhouston.org,
281-530-8999
September 16, 23, 30; October 7, 21, 28;
November 4, 11 - $300
Tuesdays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
This class is an open studio, designed for beginners. This course includes combining acrylic, watercolor, stampingas well as colored pencils, prisma colors and aqua crayons. Development of artistic creativity and individual style will be encouraged. Students will use their choice of found objects and color to
explore the abstract elements of paintingand composition.

A New Idea!
Polly Hammett, NWS, AWS
www.pollyhammett.com, 713-683-7399
September 16, 23, 30; October 7,
October 21, 28; November 4, 11 - $300
Tuesdays, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Painting, design and drawing techniques will be the focus. Color, value and pattern will be emphasized. Critiques, demonstrations and slides at Polly’s house and studio. All levels.

Beginner - Introduction ToWatercolor
Marsha Harris Solomon
www.archwaygallery.com, 713-266-9173
September 16, 23, 30; October 7, 21, 28;
November 4, 11 - $300
Tuesday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This class eliminates the intimidation of watercolor. Students work from their
choice of images. Explor elements of design, color mixing and composition as well as how to put it all together and make a painting.

Transparent Watercolor
Barbara Jeffery Clay www.barbarajefferyclay.com
713-592-6303
September 17, 24; October 1, 8, 22, 29;
November 5, 12 - $300
Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The dynamic use of transparent watercolor on white paper is the guideline for
this class. Bright transparent watercolor against the drama of the colorful darks set the process for the class. The basic design concepts, value, color, composition and techniques will be demonstrated and taught in a manner that is direct and uncomplicated. A positive critique will be part of each class and will inspire the student to keep improving the paintings.

Model Lab: Figure & Portrait
Carol Rensink (Monitor), 713-524-5146
Wednesdays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm, $6.00
(Every Wednesday except October 15, December 24, December 31)
Open to members of all abilities. Open free to all members, with a $6.00 model fee.

Art Class For Seniors
Mary Rustay 713-965-9393, 713-703- 1533 (Cell)
Thursdays, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - NO FEE (Every Thursday except September 11, October 16, November 27, December25)
This relaxed class welcomes all levels of senior students who wish to paint from a provided still life or from photographs of landscape, seascape, architectural and floral subjects. Please call instructor to reserve your spot.

Design And The Figure
Polly Hammett, NWS, AWS
www.pollyhammett.com,
713-683-7399
September 18, 25; October 2, 9, 23, 30; November 6, 13 - $300
A model fee will be collected.
Thursdays, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Strong design and originality are the most important components of a painting - design, color mixing and composition. Using models, we will draw and paint as we explore new ideas, new directions, originality and painting with more power. This class is taken from over 150 workshops she has taught in the United States and Canada. Critiques, demonstrations and slides at Polly’s house and studio. For all levels.

Minimum one-day payment/nonrefundable deposit. Nonmembers pay $10 per day surcharge.
Please call the instructor of your choice for information, supplies and space
availability

Fall Workshops 2008

Experimental Mixed Media
Natalie Cook natco209ok@ aol. com,
281- 537- 7389
September 5, 6, 7 - Friday, Saturday, Sunday
9:30 am - 3:30 pm - $150
Experimental techniques using 140 lb. cold press paper with gesso applied.. A rtists will acquire the knowledge of incorporating acrylic, watercolor, inks, gesso and matte medium. Students will work from photos of floral or trees as their subject matter.

I-SEA Workshop September 11 is full but email Judi Coffey or Ann Hartley Co-Presidents for a waiting list. See August Washrag for details.i

Claybord Techniques
Barbara Jeffery Clay
www.barbarajefferyclay.com,
713-592-6303
September 19, 20, 21 - Friday, Saturday, Sunday
9:30 am - 3:30 pm - $150
This workshop will teach you how to paint on claybord. Discover how to overcome difficulties and discover new techniques. Instructor will give hands-on instruction. This class will challenge students to venture beyond the normal and try something new and exciting.

**Workshop: Transparent Watercolor on YUPO
George James, AWS/DF and NWS
www.georgejameswatercolor.com
October 13 - 17, 2008 - $450
National and internationally acclaimed watercolorist George James will conduct this very popular workshop on workingwith traditional watercolor and synthetic paper, Yupo. Mr. James is known for generously sharing his unique techniques, allowing workshop participants to fully experience the depths of his experience and creativity. You will not want to miss this exceptional opportunity.
Registration for the workshop begins August 15, 2008
Cost:$450 for WAS-H members with a nonrefundable deposit.
All levels of experience are welcome at this exciting Yupo workshop.
Register early as this is one of our most requested artists. The workshop is sure to fill up quickly.

People Painting
Caroline Graham
cgrahamart@msn.com, 713-664-6589
October 31, November 1, 2 - Friday, Saturday, Sunday
9:30 am - 3:30 pm - $150
Using photos, jumpstart your way into painting people - individuals to crowd scenes. Learn what makes a good photo for painting, what to look for before you snap, what to leave in and especially what to leave out.

Abstract Acrylics On Canvas And Paper
Linda Darke Swaynos
www.darkegallery.com, 713-542-3802
November 15, 16 - Saturday, Sunday
9:30 am - 3:30 pm - $125 (includes lunch both days and some supplies) The weekend will focus on the use of color, line and texture to create powerful abstract compositions using acrylic paints and mediums on canvas and paper. Questions? darkegallery@aol.com

Figure Painting In Mixed Media
Liz Hill
www.lizhillart.com, 281-296- 7522
November 28, 29, 30 - Friday, Saturday, Sunday
9:30 am - 3:30 pm - $150
A model fee will be collected.
This class will incorporate anything that will make your figure pieces more exciting. Liz will do several demos to show how she creates her wonderfully creative and award-winning compositions, some with collage. She stains and paints her own collage papers and will show you how she uses them in her compositions. There will be a live model each day.

Art Boot Camp
David Blackwell 832- 656- 5171
December 5, 6, 7 - Friday, Saturday, Sunday
9:30 am - 3:30 pm, $150
Understand basic rules of perspective drawing and create stronger compositions. Principles and elements of design, shape, relationships, painting concepts and content. Class contains lecture. Lots of hands-on learning. Critique and personal interaction. David co-instructs at Louisiana Tech University Continuing Education - Watercolor Encounters and has 22 years of architecture experience.

Design And The Figure
Polly Hammett, NWS, AWS
www.pollyhammett.com, 713-683-7399
December 19, 20, 21 - Friday, Saturday, Sunday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm, $180
A model fee will be collected.
Strong design and originality are the most important components of a painting. Using models, we will draw and paint as we explore new ideas, new directions, originality and painting with power. This class is taken fromover 150 workshops she has taught in the U.S.A. and Canada. Critiques, demonstrations and slides at Polly's studio. For all levels.

Coming -- Spring Workshop 2009
Judy Morris
March 9-13
Judy’s paintings have received more than 50 national and regional awards and have been included in exhibitions throughout the country, most recently those sponsored by the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America.
Cost $450 Deposit $90

Judy Morris will be Juror for the
Watercolor Art Society-Houston 32nd International Exhibition 2009
for details click Exhibitions Entry Deadline Jan. 17, 2009

Please call the instructor of your choice for information, supply list and space availability
* Model Fee will be collected by instructor
**Additional fee for non-members $25
Unless noted otherwise, all classes have a suggested supply list.
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