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Summer Workshops 2010
Summer Workshops
June
Chinese Brush Painting
Peihong Endris, peihong.1512@sbcglobal.net
www.peihongendris.com, 713-206-3668
June 11, 12, 13; Friday, Saturday, Sunday; 9:30 am - 3:30 pm; $150
In this workshop the student will learn the concept of the Chinese way of appreciating and discovering the principles and methods of Chinese ink painting. We will paint three different flowers using ink, color, different rice paper, and brushstrokes. The instructor will demonstrate each technique. Students receive individual attention adapted to their particular skill level and interest. Beginners are welcome.
Abstract
Carrie Allbritton, 936-890-4374
June 18, 19, 20; Friday, Saturday, Sunday; 9:30 am - 3:30 pm; $150
Come join the fun. Learn how to use acrylic paints and many of the mediums available. Discover techniques for texturing your canvas, paper and illustration board. Find out how to add importance and create a center of interest to your paintings. Master how to add realism to abstracted backgrounds to create new and unique works of art.
Painting Nature Close Up
Nellie Kress, www.artbynelliekress.com, 281-347-0248 H; 713-705-4331 C
June 25, 26, 27; Friday, Saturday, Sunday; 9:30 am - 3:30 pm; $150
This class will involve painting intimate views of nature for strong impact. Suitable subjects would include a bird’s nest, a few pinecones, a branch or two of berries, grapes, a few flowers, etc. You will paint from your own photos, which we will crop in class. You will learn to mix a variety of greens for foliage; color theory and composition will be stressed. Nellie paints fairly realistically, but looser painters can also benefit from this class. Those who have taken this before are welcome to explore these themes further.
July
Drawing Fundamentals
Kathy Farr, www.mkfarr.com, 281-367-3776
July 9, 10, 11; Friday, Saturday, Sunday; 9:30 am - 3:30 pm; $150
This is a beginning drawing class. We will be working in black and white (graphite) to improve your skills in seeing shape, form, lighting and perspective. We will also cover composition with an eye to drawing for still life, landscapes and abstraction. After each element is presented, we will have a practical application exercise, so sharpen those pencils!
Transparent Watercolor Florals
Barbara Jeffery Clay, www.barbarajeffery.clay.com, 713-592-6303
July 16, 17, 18; Friday, Saturday, Sunday; 9:30 am - 3:30 pm; $150
This fun class is an opportunity to use your skills and new skills painting beautiful flowers in transparent watercolor. The student will learn the “how to” in painting flowers, color, composition, transparency and back lighting. It’s a traditional approach to painting in watercolors with a vibrant color twist.
Watercolor for the Beginner
Joanie Hughes, www.watercolorhouston.org, 714-426-6767
July 23, 24, 25; Friday, Saturday, Sunday; 9:30 am - 3:30 pm; $150
This class will give you a solid foundation in the use of materials, techniques, color theory, composition and design. Demonstrations and hands-on attention is given to each students work. In three days, you will paint with confidence and discover your own personal style.
August
Photo Realism
Duncan Simmons and Keiko Yasuoka, Duncansimmons1@yahoo.com, keido_yasuoka@hotmail.com, Studio 713-466-6841
August 6, 7, 8; Friday, Saturday, Sunday; 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Beginners to advanced students can learn how to reach your personal best in painting realism. You will be given your choice of floral or one of two still life images. The focus of the workshop will be composition, seeing, light source, color, values, and critiquing the works. There will be two instructors guiding you through the assignments, giving demonstrations, and giving individual attention to students.
Painting People, Getting Started from Photographs
Caroline Graham, cgrahamart@msn.com, 713-664-6589
August 13, 14, 15; 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 and what to look for before you snap. Learn what to leave in and especially what to leave out.
The Technique/Mystique of Wet-On-Wet
And Making Your Painting Read
Mary Glover Rustay, rustay@heritagetexas.com, 713-965-9393
August 20, 21, 22; Friday, Saturday, Sunday; 9:30 am - 12:30 pm; $150
Mary will teach fundamental to advanced elements of watercolor techniques, with an emphasis on the use of color and wet-on-wet underpaintings to achieve the magical translucence and atmosphere quality so unique to watercolor. Mary is a veteran teacher, volunteering her time to teach a Seniors Class for almost 25 years.
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Additional fee for nonmembers $10 per day.
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list. Contact instructor for supply list and to be sure class will
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