Rossmoor Art Association

Floral painting with Suzanne D’Arcy _ Acrylic or Oil _ Mondays _ February 3 - March 24 _ 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM _ Studio 1
2025-03-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-24 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-17 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gateway Art Studio 1, 1001 Golden Rain Road, Walnut Creek, CA, CA, 94595, United States
Floral painting with Suzanne D’Arcy
Mondays – February 3 – March 24 – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Studio 1
Maximum Spaces: 12
Price for Members: $100.00
Price for Non-Members: $120.00
8 Weeks (3-hour class)
Class content
Painting is a marvelous activity as it teaches us to look and observe without visual clichés the environment around us. Flowers deserve a full “read” for their beauty, design, colors, and shapes; they add a fantastic, gorgeous, joyous element to our lives.
In this class, we will learn how to paint the floral species by the basic shape of each unique bloom. Learning to mix colors and understand color harmonies will enhance the emotional effect of one’s painting. With either acrylic or oil paints, we can explore this beautiful world of floral painting.
The limited palette will start with black, white, yellow, red, and blue, adding more colors as color mixing becomes comfortable. Composition will include understanding the influence and effectiveness of overlapping, cropping, shapes-negative and positive, tangencies, design and more. Starting with a limited number of blooms gives time to explore and investigate problems and opportunities. We will cover how to paint copper, brass, silver, and glass. Full flower set-ups will conclude the class. Beginners and all skill levels are welcome.

Suzanne D’Arcy, Instructor
California native, Suzanne D’Arcy was born in Los Angeles, later moved to Sacramento with her family. She has two Bachelor Degrees in Art History/Art Studio from University of California at Davis CA. She then worked for the newspaper Sacramento Bee as a graphic artist in the advertising art department and left the Bee after five years, moving to the East Bay wanting more technical artistic academic training. She found that education at the Academy of Art University and earned another degree, an ABA in Illustration. Suzanne had been teaching painting at the Academy for thirteen years. She has taught the Summer Abroad experience twice for the Academy, once in Corciano and then in Florence. Suzanne taught onsite, online, and Zoom classes with both undergraduates and Masters degree students, enjoying the in-class experience of active student discussions, excellent questions, and constructive critiques. Her teaching style uses engagement and guidance, helping the student come up with effective solutions through their own critical thinking and acute observation. Subject matter in the Fine Art Department classes included location painting (plein air), still life, florals, quick studies, and wildlife painting. She recently retired from the Academy. Suzanne has won various awards, is a guest lecturer/demonstrator for various art leagues, enjoys painting competitions, and loves to travel, participating in painting workshops in Italy, Austria, France, Cuba, and the Netherlands

Fruit Flowers Flora and Food (Oil/Acrylic) _Carol Tarzier_Fridays _12:30 - 4:30 _ Friday_ Jan 10th - March 14th
2025-02-28 12:30, 2025-02-21 12:30, 2025-02-14 12:30
“Fruit Flowers Flora and Food”
Still Life in Oils with Carol Tarzier
Fridays 12:30 – 4:30 in Studio One
10 Weeks starting Friday Jan 10th – March 14th
Carol Tarzier
Oil Painting Tools & Supplies
Supplies are suggested. If you cannot get supplies for the first class, bring in the closest match you have. If you want to use alternate supplies, it’s OK!
Turpenoid Natural or brush cleaner in Silicoil brush washing container.
Gamsol odorless thinner in small container for medium
Medium – M. Graham walnut alkyd medium or M. Graham Walnut Oil
Oil paint colors. Here is a suggested palette. I use M. Graham paint which is made with walnut oil thus less toxic, and is excellent and inexpensive. M. Graham is available online at Blick or Amazon.
Cool red – Alizarin crimson or Cad Red Deep or Anthraquinone Red or Maroon Perylene
Warm red – Cadmium Red Light or Cad Red Medium or Azo Coral
Cool yellow – Cadmium yellow light
Warm or medium yellow – Cadmium Yellow Medium
Transparent yellow – Indian Yellow
Violet or red leaning blue – Ultramarine blue or Anthraquinone Blue
Warm or medium blue – Cerulean blue, Manganese, Thalo Blue Red Shade
Titanium white
Canvases or canvas-coated panels. Internet suppliers – Source-Tek or Raymar or Centurion panels, any size from 6”x6” to 11”x14’ or canvases from Michaels or Blick
Brushes – I order from Rosemary & Co, UK,
Rosemary & Co has a large assortment, this is a suggested list.
Ivory series Long Flats #4, 8, 14, Daggers 3/8”, ½”, and ivory fans
Or Shiraz or Evergreen series long flats #4, 8, 12, daggers 3/8”, ½”, two shiraz fans
Sable angle brushes or sable long flats
Bristle brushes – long filberts or Egberts
If you are buying local – two long flats one smaller one at least 1” wide, and a couple of filberts. Watercolor brushes work well for oil painting.
Paper or glass or plastic palette.
Your plein air easel or Pochade box easel if you prefer your own. The studio has table easels.
Color wheel
Hand mirror
Sketch pad – any size from 5” by 7” on up
Charcoal pencil or graphite pencil
Roll of paper towels, soft (Viva or blue auto paper towels from Costco)
Isopropyl alcohol for cleaning the palette and brush handles
Viewfinder – I use The Color Wheel Company 7002 View Catcher from Amazon.
Reading List
Daily Painting, Carol Marine

Beginning, and Continuing Color and Acrylics with Marcy Wheeler_ Fridays _ January 10 _ February 28_ 9:30 to 12:00 noon_ Studio 2
2025-02-28 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-02-21 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-02-14 09:30 - 12:00
Beginning with Color and Acrylics with Marcy Wheeler
New Year Session

Fridays 9:30-Noon. Studio 2
January 10 to February 28
8 classes $160 Members__ $180 Non-members
Acrylic paints are amazing! Learn about the paint and mediums that are essential to a rich and deep acrylic painting.
Acrylics are wonderful and flexible. It washes up with water, but when it dries, it is a water proof polymer, so wear “painting clothes”.
There are 8 session in this class. Any Student may make up a missed Friday class in Marcy’s Thursday afternoon class (2:30- 5) in Studio 2. This should be done during the weeks of the class dates. Just let me know.
Beginners: This eight-week session of Marcy Wheeler’s Friday Morning Class is focused on showing beginners how to mix colors and play with acrylic paints. The beginners will work in the heart of the class together and will be greeted with fun projects to teach them the ins and outs of color and acrylic paints. Beginner’s Material Fee is $60. Paid by check or cash to Marcy Wheeler on 1st class meeting. You get to keep the high quality paints (5 tubes) and several new and used brushes. If you want to buy your own paints, please do! The list is in the blue section under the heading: Material List. Bring some canvas or heavy paper to paint on, and a palette. Let Marcy know you are wanting to purchase her beginning paint package by emailing her at Marcy@marcywheeler.com.
Ongoing Students, advanced beginners , intermediate advanced, continue on their road as “not quite” beginners, intermediate, and advanced painters, and will be cheering beginners on! Learning continues with individual guidance from Marcy, as usual. We often share our work at the end of the class and learn more about our own work from the other class members. If you are an ongoing student, you are in charge of your own material purchases.

Acrylic Painting with Marcy Wheeler_ All Levels_ January 9- Feb 27 _Thursdays 2:30- 5:00 pm_ Studio 2
2025-02-27 14:30 - 17:00, 2025-02-20 14:30 - 17:00, 2025-02-13 14:30 - 17:00
Acrylic paints are amazing! Learn about the mediums that are essential to a rich and deep acrylic painting.
This is an 8 session class. The class is on Thursdays 2:30-5 pm. You can make up missed classes in the Friday morning class in studio 2 at 9:30 to noon. Just let me know.
You may be a beginner, intermediate or advanced artist.
Enroll in this class and if you like it, stay in the class. Group discussion is helpful, and your fellow painters grow to understand your process.
You may make up a missed class in my other class during the current class session.
Wheeler’s style is warm and friendly. She focuses on individual instruction, group discussion and occasional class demonstrations. Students learn the quick and creative qualities of acrylic paints and mediums and how to turn acrylic paints into a flexible and luscious way to paint.
Wheeler encourages students to try new tools, explore new ways of working and move toward their own style. She gives the encouragement needed to stay with a painting until it exceeds the class members highest expectations. And she helps some students learn how to stop when it is finished!

Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt _ Jan 9th to Mar 13th _ Thursdays 12:30 to 3:00pm _ Studio 1
2025-02-27 12:30 - 15:00, 2025-02-20 12:30 - 15:00
Intermediate/Advanced
Watercolor Painting
Winter 2025
Ronald Pratt

Rossmoor Activities Center, Painting Studio 1

Winter is a great time to settle into a warm studio and let your creativity come flowing out. The weather is chilly, the days are short and a well-lit studio surrounded by fellow artists can be just what the doctor ordered to brighten your day and inspire your soul. So come join us and have some fun with watercolor painting.0

The Rossmoor Art Association is offering a class on Thursday Afternoons designed for motivated watercolor painters with some background in the medium. A creative, social atmosphere is a great way to stimulate your creative juices. This class focuses on teaching people the fundamentals of design and composition in watercolor painting and encourages people to explore their own creativity thru class projects. This is a fun class that encourages the freedom of expression while developing your design skills in a fun and relaxing environment.

This watercolor painting class will be at the Rossmoor Activities Center, Painting Studio 1 on Thursday Afternoons from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. This 10 week class will run from Jan 9th to Mar 13th at a cost of $150. For Non-Rossmoor Residents the class fee is $170. Priority will be given to Rossmoor Residents. Brings your art supplies to the first class.

To register go to the Rossmoor Art Association Website and click on classes on the header bar. Scroll down until you come to Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt and follow the instructions to enroll. The class maximum is 20 students due to space limitations so get your registration in to reserve your seat in the class.

To see Ronald’s Watercolors go to www.ronaldpratt.com. Please direct questions to Ronald at ronpratt14@gmail.com or call him at (510) 366-7740. Further information on all RAA activities can be found at www.rossmoorart.com.

Portrait from Photographs with Carol Tarzier _ Jan 23rd - March 13th_ Thursdays 10:30 - 1:30_ Studio 2
2025-02-27 10:30 - 13:30, 2025-02-20 10:30 - 13:30
Portrait from Photographs with Carol Tarzier
January 23rd – March 13th (8 classes)
Thursdays 10:30 – 1:30
Studio 2
As with Landscapes from Photographs, the class would alternate demos and lab days. I’ll start with a demo from a photo in black and white, covering the basics of facial structure and proportion. Subsequent demos would cover brushstrokes, paint technique, composition. We’d move on to the Zorn palette of black, white, Cad Red Light and Yellow Ochre. One session would feature self-portraits – we’d take photos with strong lighting in the class, and students would work from their iPads or laptops. The class would give students an opportunity to finish their own portraits from photographs as well. I’ve seen beautiful photos of people’s children and relatives, and this class would give people the opportunity to turn these photos into paintings.

Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt _ Jan 9th to Mar 13th _ Thursdays _9am to 1:30 pm_ Studio 1
2025-02-27 09:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-20 09:00 - 11:30
Beginning/Intermediate
Watercolor Painting
Winter 2025
Ronald Pratt

Rossmoor Activities Center, Painting Studio 1

In winter, a cozy studio with a warm drink and some mellow music playing in the background is the perfect setting for me to hunker down and get some serious painting done. The days are short and chilly so the allure of the outside pulling on me is minimal. There are few distractions to take my attention away. This is the creative season for me. I am my most productive and the creative muse seems to just pop out and take over!

If you are looking for a creative outlet at this time of year the Rossmoor Art Association is offering a watercolor painting class at the Activity Center on Thursday Mornings designed for you. Creative people like yourself will be enjoying a fun and relaxing atmosphere in the Rossmoor Studio discovering the extent of their creative talents. This class focuses on teaching people the fundamentals of watercolor painting and encourages everyone to explore their own creativity. Subject matter will include a snow scene, a musical theme, a tropical scene and a coastal scene.

This watercolor painting class will be at the Rossmoor Activities Center, Painting Studio 1 on Thursday Mornings from 9 am to 11:30 am. This 10 week class will run from Jan 9th to Mar 13th at a cost of $150. For Non-Rossmoor Residents the class fee is $170. Priority will be given to Rossmoor Residents. Suggested materials will be discussed at the first class.

To register go to the Rossmoor Art Association Website and click on classes on the header bar. Scroll down until you come to Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt and follow the instructions to enroll. The class maximum is 20 students due to space limitations so get your registration in to reserve your seat in the class.

To see Ronald’s Watercolors go to www.ronaldpratt.com. Please direct questions to Ronald at ronpratt14@gmail.com or call him at (510) 366-7740. Further information on all RAA activities can be found at www.rossmoorart.com.

Figure Lab with Posed Model_ Monitor only, No Teacher _ Wednesdays _ 1 pm - 4 pm _ January 15_ March 12 Studio 2
2025-02-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-19 13:00 - 16:00
Figure Lab with Posed Model, all media
The Multi-Media Figure Lab is an uninstructed workshop with a costumed model for Portrait or Figure work, every Wednesday 1-4 pm. Students work independently from the model, with an optional group discussion about the work at the end of each session. Models are hired and the workshop charge covers the model fee. A monitor will set up the lighting and pose each session. Sessions feature one long pose, with possible twenty minutes of gestures to start each session. All media – watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, pastels, and oil paint – are welcome. No volatile thinners, please. The workshop takes place in Studio Two.

The Figure Lab Workshop discount fee is $100 for 4 sessions ($120. for Guests). If you use up your 4 classes and time allows in the session, you may purchase another four from the Monitor. Also available: Drop-in fee is $25., write your check to RAA and give to the class monitor.

Acrylics and Oils - Painting Momentum with Anna George _Tuesdays _ 1-4pm _ Jan 7 through Feb 25 _ Studio 1
2025-02-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-18 13:00 - 16:00
Acrylics and Oils – Painting Momentum w/Anna George
Tuesdays 1-4
Studio 1
Jan 7 through Feb 25
8 weeks
Studio 1
$165
Ever dreamed of capturing the world in vibrant oils or acrylics? Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your painting to the next level, this mixed-level class welcomes both beginners and intermediate painters to explore these versatile mediums. I believe that painting should bring joy first and foremost.
“Paint what you love,” I’ve said many times as I help each student find direction and develop style. I will guide you through techniques you need, from basic color mixing, atmospheric perspective, and composition to more advanced ones like glazing and impasto. My step-by-step approach using demonstrations ensures that beginners feel confident while intermediate painters can push their boundaries and develop their unique style. Frequently I hear requests for help in painting more loosely, so I present ways to do move in that direction.
The real magic happens when our diverse group of painters comes together. You’ll find yourself part of a warm, supportive community where friendships open up alongside artistic skills. Students have said “the three hours fly.” Often they share tips, celebrate each other’s progress, and “enjoy Anna’s entertaining stories.” A number of painters have been coming back for years –not just for the instruction, but for the exceptional camaraderie, and they share that warmly with new class members.
I’ve offered classes for thirteen years at Rossmoor, and I exhibit nearby; abstract and representational work includes paintings, monoprints, collage, and silk. See annageorgeartist.com and annageorgeonline.com.
Join us in Studio 1. All skill levels are welcome. A basic supplies list is available for new painters. Join the RAA for $10, then register for the class. Non-residents please call me for extra details 925 783 9000. Quality ingredients make all the difference. Reserve your easel spot soon. Early registration is recommended.

Mixed Media with Lidia Turner_ Tuesdays_ February 18th, 25th And March 4th_ 1-4 pm _Studio 2_
2025-02-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-18 13:00 - 16:00
Mixed Media with Lidia Turner
Tuesdays, February 18, 25, and March 4th, 2025 1-4 pm Studio 2
Maximum spaces: 14
$110 members
$130 non-members
Mixed Media Class
Description: Explore the infinite visual expressions that can be created using Mixed Media in this hands-on class! Mixed Media combines contrasting color paints and textures, building interesting structures using layering techniques, acrylic paint, and found objects. Each student will design and make their composition during the workshop.
Lidia will guide you step-by-step with demonstrations that enable you to create a surprising composition using simple tools and techniques.
You will create a figurative or abstract painting while you enjoy giving the everyday tools a new and creative use. This workshop will enhance the creativity of those who don’t have any artistic background, as well as those seasoned artists who have not yet discovered the amazing world of mixed media.
You should come to class with the following materials:
2-3 canvas or wood panels, medium size (between 12”-20”).
Acrylic paint, any color, and brand. Try to bring also 2-3 High Flow Acrylic (small containers).
Any Liquitex or Golden acrylic clear gel/medium – small bottle.
Found objects can include:
Papers- paper towel, tissue paper, corrugated cardboard.
Small pieces of fabric
Beads, stones, mosaics, old jewelry pieces, chains, etc.
Sand, ground coffee.
Any small pieces of metal, wire, mesh, etc.
Bring to class your enthusiasm and willingness to discover your artistic talent! By the end of the session, you will understand that creativity has no boundaries, and that you have developed your skills to embrace new techniques and to create amazing art.

Beginning Watercolor with Kathleen Stumpfel_ January 21 to March 4 _ Tues 9:00-11:30am _ Studio 2
2025-02-25 09:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-18 09:00 - 11:30
Do you want to paint in watercolor?
This class will show beginners the techniques to use with paint and water. The goal is to have fun with the creative
process, even for those who have never painted in watercolor. We will have step-by-step projects with demonstrations
and time to paint a variety of subject matter including florals, still lifes, and landscapes. Most importantly, this class will
give you a start in the creative process needed for your art. This seven-week session will meet on Tuesday mornings in
Studio 2 from January 21 to March 4 for $100. For Non-Rossmoor Residents the class fee is $120. Priority will be given
to Rossmoor Residents. Suggested materials will be discussed so bring anything you already have.
January 21 to March 4, 2025
9 am- 11:30, Studio 2
Tuesday
Maximum spaces – 10
Price for members – $100
Price for non-members – $120

Nature Drawing Fundamentals _ with Afsaneh Michaels _ Jan 8- Feb 19 _ Wed_ 9:30-12:30 _Studio 1
2025-02-19 09:30 - 12:30
Nature Drawing Fundamentals
January 8- February 19 , 2025
Wednesdays 9:30-12:30
Studio 1
Nature drawing has a way of bringing your body and soul in synch with nature and helps you stay in the calm and quiet of the moment. Drawing concentrates your mind and helps you see the world in a new way. In nature drawing you can bring natural things into your home, on vacation, outdoors with friends, anywhere you wish with just a small sketchbook and some pencils.
We learn the fundamentals of drawing and visual thinking in a detailed and methodical way over several weeks with a lot practice and attention from the instructor. You will learn about form, shading, line weight, and composition and make lively, interesting and beautiful drawings. A wide range of materials and mediums are gradually introduced along with demonstrations.
In my classes we work together in a cohesive environment, without judgement where you get to see and appreciate a variety of art and inspire each other. You draw as beginners, intermediate students, and more experienced students all in one class, each group working on material appropriate to their group, overlaps are encouraged among the various levels.
Beginners learn the basics of form, line and value/shading and learn to draw branches, leaves, small flowers, fruits or vegetable, and an animal, bird or insect. At the end of class you’ll have at least one drawing with three or four components and probably more. Beginners come to the first class half an hour early to meet and greet and to get the beginner materials.
Intermediate students draw more complex scenery or a still life with natural elements in it, perhaps work on a series and learn to use color (optional) with colored pencils, pastels, or watercolor. This group produces several drawings, some in color and some in graphite or charcoal pencil.
More advanced students work with scale, perspective, tonal variation and more detail and color and scale. A recent group of students made a series from four different flowers.
We will use pencils, charcoal, colored pencils, pens, or pastels and to lesser extent watercolor ( always combined with pencils or pens). Great emphasis is on drawing real specimens and not necessarily working from photos. Small things are brought in to the studio or from your home as models.
Please come with your materials or at least a sketchbook and some pencils to the first class and learn about materials then.
Instructor: Afsaneh Michaels AfsanehAm@gmail.com
Dates: January 8- February 19, 2025
Wednesdays: 9:30- 12:30
Class Fee: $210.00 Members. $230.00 Non-members
Place: studio 1
Number of students: 18
Materials: Sketchbook: 93-120 Ibs. weight of your choice. Pencils: 6B, 5B, 4B, 3B, 2B, B, F, H, 2H, 4H. Set of charcoal pencils. Pink/white eraser. kneaded rubber eraser. Pencil sharpener. Gray scale. Blending stumps. Small ruler,
Set of colored pencils if you choose color (Prismacolor is ideal but other brands work too).

Journey Turning Grief into Gratitude _ Virtual on Zoom _ 3 Tuesdays_ February 4th, 11th, 18th_ 2-4 pm_ Colleen Gianatiempo
2025-02-18 14:00 - 16:00
Journey Turning Grief into Gratitude
Taught by Colleen Gianatiempo, Artist and Grief Coach, Suzanne Brocato
Lecture, art and writing class
$150 for a 3 Part Series
Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18
2pm Pacific Time
VIRTUAL ON ZOOM
All art journaling prompts in this workshop are thoughtfully designed to support the grief process. You’ll explore drawing symbols, crafting visual pathways, using descriptive words, incorporating colors and icons, and more. Expressing emotions through imagery can often be a more profound and healing experience than relying on words alone.
Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM PT
First Class: Intro to Grief and Emotions
You will come out of this class with a firm definition of grief and understand where you are in your journey. You will only get out of this workshop what you put into it, so be prepared to explore emotions and pinpoint the area of life that your grief is affecting.
Grief is unique, just like you. Each attendee might be in a different stage of their journey through grief.
Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM PT
Second class: Diving into Grief- Grief and Holidays
We will go deeper into each person’s grief, discuss ways to get through the holidays, and explore why affirmations are important.
Tuesday, February 18th, 2025, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM PT
Third class: Peace and Gratitude- The Future You
This class describes peace and gratitude. You will think of goals and the future You, and will make a personal power plan.

Supplies needed:
Journal
Colorful pens of any kind
Paint : acrylic is best
Collage papers optional with mod podge

Painting (anything) with sketches, photos, concepts…. _Afsaneh Michaels _ Jan 7 - Feb 18 _ Tues 9:30 am-12:30 pm _ Studio 1
2025-02-18 09:30 - 12:30
Painting (anything) with sketches, photos, concepts….
Beginner to advanced
January 7 – February 18, 2025
Tuesday 9:30-12:30 pm
This painting course starts you with detailed introduction of materials from brushes to colors and helps you understand the painting process from beginning to end. You’ll learn about preparing the painting surface, composition, sketching your subject, color theory and the use of color, paint-handling, how brushes work as well as the basics: form, line weight, volume and shading with paint. You will have at least one or two completed paintings at the end of the class.
Intermediate and advanced artists may paint two or three paintings and use more advanced techniques.
A variety of color mediums including acrylics, oils, or water-soluble oil colors can be used. Watercolorists: Please join if you already know how to use your medium.
Come with your existing setup with colors, brushes, pencils, and other tools plus your
sketchbook and canvas. The first class will include a discussion of materials and supports (canvas, paper or boards). For questions please email the instructor.

Instructor: Afsaneh Michaels, AfsanehAm@gmail.com
415. 533. 0491
January 7 – February 18, 2025
Tuesday 9:30-12:30 pm
Cost: $205.00 residents, non-residents $225.00
Place: Studio 1
Number of Students: 10
Materials: Your medium of choice and your setup plus your sketchbook and a canvas or a support of your choice. For more information about colors and brush and other painting materials please email the instructor

Abstract Pop Art Workshop_ Colleen Gianatiempo_ Friday, February 14_ Studio 1 _9:30-12pm
2025-02-14 09:30 - 12:00
Friday, February 14, 2025
Studio 1
9:30-12pm
Maximum spaces: 20
$50
Abstract Pop Art Workshop
Explore the vibrant world of Abstract Pop Art in this hands-on workshop! Pop Art is indicative of bold colors, layered textures, and striking patterns using masking techniques, stencils, acrylic paint, and spray paint. Each student will design and make their own stencil during the workshop.
Colleen will guide you step-by-step with demonstrations that will enable you to blend these tools and techniques into a cohesive, eye-catching abstract Pop Art piece. Whether you’re drawn to playful patterns or expressive experimentation, this workshop will spark your imagination and leave you with a masterpiece that truly pops!
Most materials are provided except your substrate which should be a canvas or a wood panel or board from the hardware store.
Bring your enthusiasm and creativity! By the end of the session, you’ll take home a completed artwork and a newfound confidence in combining contemporary art techniques.
Beginning Abstraction: Blossoming Creativity Through Flowers
Friday, April 25th, 2025
9:30-12pm
Maximum spaces 30
$50
Workshop Description:
Step into the vibrant world of abstraction in this beginner-friendly workshop focusing on floral inspiration. Whether you’re new to abstract art or looking to explore a fresh perspective, this workshop will guide you in transforming the natural beauty of flowers into expressive, imaginative artwork.
Through a combination of guided exercises, demonstrations, and individual exploration, you’ll learn how to:
· Simplify and stylize floral shapes and forms.
· Experiment with bold color palettes and dynamic compositions.
· Use techniques such as layering, mark-making, and texture-building to bring depth and energy to your work.
This hands-on workshop is perfect for artists of all levels who want to break free from realism and develop their unique abstract style. Most supplies are provided except for your main substrate of either canvas or wood panel or a wood board. There will be a $10 supply fee.
Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to bloom artistically! By the end of the session, you’ll have a beautiful abstract floral artwork and a toolkit of skills to continue your journey into abstraction.
