Class+Workshop Descriptions 2024
Oil and Wax Mixed Media In Person Workshops
Current in-person workshops are concerned with the use of a variety of materials, collage papers, drawings, oil paint, cold wax medium and oil pigment sticks. Techniques for using these materials allow students to expand ideas and create related works in a series.
When and Where:
Experiments in Oil and Wax Mixed Media Painting, Ballinglen Arts Foundation, Ballycastle, Ireland
August 28-September 5, 2024
This workshop/retreat includes instruction in oil and cold wax techniques with a focus on the unique natural environment of beautiful County Mayo in north western Ireland. For more information, click here.
Abstract Drawing/Collage In Person Workshops
When and Where:
Working In A Series: Abstract Drawing and Collage
The Pence Gallery, Davis, California
February 3-4 10am-3:30pm
This workshop combines abstract drawing and collage using artist painted and printed papers. Students will consider the role of line, shape, color and placement. We'll focus on working in a series in order to explore strategies for making coherent bodies of work. All levels. For additional information and registration click here for Pence Gallery Workshop information and scroll down.
Site Specific: An Abstract Conversation
Pacific North West Art School
Whidbey Island, Washington
May 9, 10, 11, 2024
This is a free wheeling mixed media drawing/collage/painting/printmaking workshop. Artists will bring materials they want to work with as well as choose from an optional materials list. We'll explore the island landscape, plant life and structures as a source of inspiration for abstract imagery. Artists are encouraged to work in a series in order to create a personal focus for their work. Intermediate-Advanced. More information is available though Pacific North West Art School.
Link available in late December or Contact Sara
Zoom Abstract Drawing Classes:
General Information:
Drawing classes use Zoom for weekly meetings and the Padlet app to give students a way to share work and access drawing examples, artist links and videos. Padlet is easy to use and requires no special computer skills. Each class has its own Padlet class page with seperate sections for each student's work, allowing us to share images for viewing and feedback.
Padlet Drawing Resource Pages tailored for each class feature a wide range of contemporary drawings, artist interviews, videos and links.The Abstract Drawing Materials Page includes resources for dry, wet and wet/dry drawing materials as well as useful papers and sketchbooks.
Class format includes weekly discussion of a contemporary art video, brief in-class drawing exercises and presentation of individual new work with feedback. Class size limited to 12. Each class is recorded for students who have to miss a session or would simply like to review.
When and Where:
Winter Drawing Class Online: Drawing In The 21st Century
Zoom drawing class with Padlet support
Wednesdays, February 21 - March 27, 2024 (6 sessions)
4 - 5:30pm Pacific Standard Time
Tuition: 360.
limited to 12 students
How and why is drawing different in the 21st century? This class looks at changing ideas about what drawing may be and how the proliferation of drawing materials is changing contemporary drawing art. We'll listen to and discuss interviews with drawing artists, share work and feedback from weekly suggested assignments and play with drawing ideas in class.
I know that Pacific coast time may be challenging for some students. A second session on Tuesday mornings at 10am Pacific Time may be added if there is enough interest.
For additional information, registration and payment options, contact Sara.
