Schedule/Classes

CLASSES:

Class #1
Learn How to Sketch Nature with Watercolors -FREE

Do you want to become closer to nature and save all of your memories by keeping a sketchbook, but thought you never could? Are you a person who thinks they will never be able to draw or paint?
You can do it, someone just needs to show you how. Bring a sketchbook and paints and I will show you how to convert a complicated landscape into a simple sketch.

Date: Every last Saturday of the month unless specified. Next one: September 25, 2010

Time: 9am-12pm

Place: The Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center (meet in front of the schoolhouse), 9800 Willow Springs Road Willow Springs, IL 60480   (708) 839-6897.

Fee: FREE  (will accept donations for my art supplies)

Ages: 13 and up.

Level: Beginners and up.

Supply List: Every student must bring their own supplies.

  • sketchbook specifically for watercolors or watercolor paper
  • bottle of water
  • empty water bottle, cut the bottle in half and save bottom for water well
  • travel watercolors
  • pallet, if your travel watercolor does not come with one
  • pencil
  • paper towel
  • brushes
  • micron pens (optional)
  • carrying chair (optional) if you cannot stand for a long period of time

If you have any questions you can email me by clicking here.

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Class #2
Learn How to Paint Step-by-Step (pastels or watercolors)

Date: To be determined Next one will be: ???

Time: 9am – 2pm

Place: To be determined

Fee: $30

Ages: 13 and up

Level: Beginner and up

Supply List: Every student must bring their own supplies.

For a pastel class:

  • Ampersand Pastelbord 11×14 (Hobby Lobby has gray ones on shelf)
  • pastels (landscape colors)
  • turpentine and brush
  • small glass cup for turpentine
  • paper towel
  • charcoal pencil of vine stick

For a watercolor class:

  • watercolor paper 11×14 or smaller
  • 12×18 or smaller piece of foam board to mount watercolor paper
  • artist tape
  • brushes
  • watercolor paints
  • pallet
  • paper towel
  • pencil
  • micron pen (optional)
  • brush well for water

You can contact me for any questions by clicking here.

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I WILL BE AT THESE ART EVENTS:

The Little Red Schoolhouse Annual Art Show
Sunday, October 3, 2010
10am-4pm
free event

There will be a shuttle bus provided, please park where instructed.