"Lush and Lively Colored Pencil"
September 13-16, 2010 (9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
Lake Geneva, WI
 
Prepare for 2010 workshop fun in historic Lake Geneva, Wisconsin- after the summer rush but still during the mild September weather. Kristy Kutch, a seasoned, supportive workshop teacher, is the author of Drawing and Painting with Colored Pencil and is featured in the DVD Colored Pencil Landscapes: Beyond the Basics. Included will be many aspects of this vibrant medium and its compatible surfaces. Create effects ranging from soft, transparent, and aqueous to dense and dramatic. Best Western Harbor Shores, located on Geneva Lake, offers fantastic student discounts. Guests receive continental breakfasts and rooms featuring mini-fridges and microwaves. (Lodging reservations should be made separately: 888-746-7371. Mention this workshop for discount.) Plan for this memorable fall workshop vacation! Cost: $275.
 
Contact Kristy Kutch; 219-874-4688; Kristy Kutch Colored Pencil Workshops, 11555 West Earl Road, Michigan City, IN 46360

The Amazing Range of the Colored Pencil
September 29- October 1, 2010
Battle Creek, MI
 
Enjoy "painting from a point" with richly-pigmented colored pencils and wax pastels! Draw and paint with both waxy and watersoluble colored pencils- even richly-pigmented crayon-like products. Featuring an abundance of colored pencils, art surfaces, and related materials (many of them free), this course is full to the brim with demonstrations and techniques. Kristy is the author of the book Drawing and Painting with Colored Pencil and is the featured instructor in the Artist Palette Productions DVD Colored Pencil Landscapes: Beyond the Basics. This promises to be a memorable and enjoyable fall workshop!
 
Contact Susan Peet; 269-963-0602

Positively Beautiful: Solutions for Negative Space and More
October 9, 2010 (10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.)
Milwaukee, WI
 
Explore the possibilities that can be drawn from the point of a colored pencil, including some surprisingly easy techniques for beautiful backgrounds. With choices of surfaces, blending tools, and techniques, colored pencils can yield a tremendous range of effects. Shimmer and shine? Soft glow or dazzling highlights? Saturated intensity? Fluid, transparent effects? Earthy and textured- or even delicate and wispy? Kristy, an experienced instructor, will explore such possibilities, yielding a surprising range of effects. This promises to be an enjoyable day in an outstanding state-of-the art store with a gracious, helpful staff. Experiment with a wide array of materials- including some new products. (There will be generous take-home samples). Come and explore the ever-expanding range of the colored pencil!
 
Contact Nora Hackenberg or staff; 800-722-7450 or 414-442-9100; or visit www.artistanddisplay.com

Whet Your Appetite for Watercolor Pencils!
October 10, 2010 (10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.)
Milwaukee, WI
 
Watersoluble drawing materials offer a "bridge" between the control of drawing and watercolor's fluid grace. This medium offers an abundance of possibilities- neatly packaged within a highly-pigmented point. Do you want color which is light, fluid, and transparent- or perhaps rich, dense, and saturated? Consider an airbrush-like background effect, done with inexpensive supplies. How about underpainting, resulting in "veils" of vibrant color? Expanding the range of this medium, watersoluble crayons are richly-pigmented, easy to apply, and fun. Kristy will present tips and techniques for watersoluble pencil/crayon effects, as well as generous samples. She will also present two unique types of pencils, aquarelle colored graphite pencils and vibrant watersoluble ink pencils. Come and be surprised, intrigued, and inspired!
 
Contact Nora Hackenberg or staff; 800-722-7450 or 414-442-9100; or visit www.artistanddisplay.com

"Wet or Dry? The Amazing Range of Colored Pencil"
October 23-24, 2010 (10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.)
Palm Coast, FL
 
Expand upon the tremendous "pointed potential" of colored pencil! Kristy Kutch, author of Drawing and Painting with Colored Pencil and the featured artist in the DVD Colored Pencil Landscapes: Beyond the Basics, has taught over 200 colored pencil workshops nationwide. She provides an informative, supportive, and enjoyable atmosphere. Both wax-based and watersoluble pencils will be included, with fascinating "painterly" techniques for both types of pencils. Watersoluble crayons will also be featured. Explore a wide range of compatible papers and boards which lend themselves beautifully to this dynamic medium. There will be demonstrations, individual attention, many materials to sample, and a generous cache of take-home supplies for each student. This workshop is sponsored by C.P.S.A. Chapter 117, but non-members are welcome! Tuition is $175 for CPSA chapter members, $195 for non-members.
 
Contact Liz Monaco; 386-871-8895

"New Techniques and Tools for Colored Pencil"
March 7, 2011 (9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.)
The Villages, FL
 
Explore the possibilities that can be drawn from the point of a colored pencil and enjoy a workshop day, learning how to transform a sketch into a full-bodied painting. With choices of surfaces, novel tools, and surprising techniques, colored pencils can yield a tremendous range of effects. Shimmer and shine? Soft glow or dazzling highlights? Saturated intensity or subtle veils of color? Kristy will explore such possibilities, yielding a surprising range of effects. Experiment with materials- including some new products. (There will be generous take-home samples). Kristy Kutch, author and experienced instructor, teaches colored pencil nationwide. She is supportive and encouraging, welcoming students of all experience levels. Come and explore the ever-expanding range of the colored pencil!
 
Contact Linda Hammons; (352)430-0976; or visit www.artworkshopsinthevillages.com

Exploring Colored Pencil Potential
March 8-11, 2011
Orlando, FL
 
Explore the fascinating range of colored pencil and watersoluble pencil techniques! Colored pencil is blossoming as a gorgeous, easily-handled, non-toxic art medium. Kristy Kutch, author of the book Drawing and Painting with Colored Pencil and experienced, supportive workshop instructor, will guide students (all levels welcome) in creating their own colored pencil paintings, as such works are aptly called. This workshop will offer demonstrations, personal attention, and a wealth of information on wax-based colored pencils, their watersoluble counterparts, even crayon-like watersoluble wax pastels. An array of compatible drawing/painting surfaces will also be featured. An abundance of related art materials- many of them free- will be available for student sampling. Workshop will be taught at the Orlando Museum of Art.
 
Contact Linda Hammons; (352)430-0976; or visit www.orlandoartworkshops.com

Dip into Watersoluble Drawing!
March 12-13, 2011
The Villages, FL
 
Watersoluble pencils and wax pastels (watercolor crayons) offer a "bridge" between drawing's control and watercolor's fluid grace. Many watercolorists already use them for embellishing and enhancing their watercolor paintings. Such watersolubles offer an abundance of possibilities- neatly packaged within a highly-pigmented point. Whether it is color which is light, fluid, transparent- or rich, dense, and saturated, watersoluble products deliver! Create an underpainting, followed by complementary glazes, resulting in "veils" of vibrant color. Apply the pigment as a dry drawing; then dissolve it with a damp brush for smooth, fluid color. Grate or spatter pigment from the watercolor pencils for dramatic effects. Kristy will offer techniques for watersoluble products, as well as sample supplies. Come and be surprised, intrigued, and inspired!
 
Contact Linda Hammons; (352)430-0976; or visit www.artworkshopsinthevillages.com

"The Remarkably Versatile Colored Pencil- Wet or Dry"
May 14-15, 2011 (9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.)
Cumberland, MD
 
Expand upon the tremendous "pointed potential" of colored pencil! Kristy Kutch, author of Drawing and Painting with Colored Pencil and featured artist in the DVD Colored Pencil Landscapes: Beyond the Basics, has taught over 200 colored pencil workshops nationwide. She provides an informative, supportive, and enjoyable atmosphere. Both wax-based and watersoluble pencils will be included, with fascinating "painterly" techniques for both types of pencils. Watersoluble crayons will also be featured. Explore a wide range of compatible papers and boards which lend themselves beautifully to this dynamic medium. There will be demonstrations, individual attention, many materials to sample, and a generous cache of take-home supplies for each student. Workshop, sponsored by C.P.S.A. Chapter 121, also invites non-members!
 
Contact Donna Whitford Housel; 814-733-4012

"Pick up a Pencil and Paint!"
July 30-31, 2011 (9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.)
Gearhart (near Astoria), OR
 
You are invited for an amazing journey into the world of colored pencil! Experience the many tools, surfaces, and surprisingly effective techniques which yield stunning, vivid colored pencil paintings. Waxy and watersoluble colored pencil/watercolor crayon techniques will be included, along with a vast array of colored pencil-compatible surfaces, many of them free. Kristy Kutch is a seasoned, supportive teacher who aims to provide an informative and very enjoyable workshop experience. She includes frequent demonstrations (questions welcome and invited!), individual attention, and numerous take-home samples. The author of the book Drawing and Painting with Colored Pencil, Kristy is also featured on the DVD Colored Pencil Landscapes: Beyond the Basics.
 
Contact Ellen Zimet; 503-861-0718; or visit www.trailsendart.org

"Lush and Lively Colored Pencil"
August 2-5, 2011 (9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.)
Newport, OR
 
The majestic Oregon coast is calling! Kristy Kutch, author and longtime workshop instructor, invites you for four fascinating days, exploring the remarkable range of colored pencil techniques. Waxy/oily and watersoluble colored pencils, plus watercolor crayons, will be featured, even combining them for "painterly" results. Giving frequent demonstrations, Kristy acquaints students with an abundance of related materials. Students receive a generous supply of products, including new items on the art scene. Classes are held (ocean-view classroom) at Newport Visual Arts Center. (Contact Kristy to register, not the Visual Arts Center.) Kristy Kutch is the author of the book Drawing and Painting with Colored Pencil and the DVD Colored Pencil Landscapes: Beyond the Basics. Fee includes welcome lunch. Cost: $250
 
Contact Kristy Kutch; 219-874-4688

"Lush and Lively Colored Pencil"
September 12-15, 2011 (9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.)
Lake Geneva, WI
 
Prepare for 2011 workshop fun in charming Lake Geneva, Wisconsin- post-summer rush but still during the mild September weather. Kristy Kutch, a supportive workshop teacher, is the author of Drawing and Painting with Colored Pencil and is featured in the DVD Colored Pencil Landscapes: Beyond the Basics. Included will be many aspects of this vibrant medium and its compatible surfaces. Create effects ranging from soft, transparent, and aqueous to dense and dramatic. Best Western Harbor Shores, located on Geneva Lake, offers fantastic student discounts. Guests receive continental breakfasts and rooms featuring mini-fridges and microwaves. (Lodging reservations should be made separately: 888-746-7371. Mention this workshop for discount.) Plan for this memorable fall workshop vacation! Cost: $275.
 
Contact Kristy Kutch; 219-874-4688