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			Painting Creative and Sparkling Watercolors September 13-17, 2010 (9 am-4 pm) — Tom's paintings are characterized by vibrant and brilliant color, reflecting his love of nature. He has exhibited his watercolors in scores of one-man shows and received many awards and honors for his work. His paintings are in galleries and private collections around the world. In this workshop, Tom will share his insights and skills in creating exciting, vibrant watercolors, both indoors and out. The first day will be inside at the Art Center, followed by two or three days of plein air, weather permitting. Visit website				Location: Springfield, OR Instructor: Tom Allen Sponsor: Emerald Art Center Cost: $295 Email: Cheryl Leontina Phone: 541-726-8595

			"Leap to Freedom and Freshness" September 13-17, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm Mon- Thur, 9 am - 3 pm on Fri) — Free up and explore the freshness and simplicity of watercolor. David will help you improve your skills and work in tune with the paper retaining the transparency and luminosity for spontaneous and poetic paintings. He will show you how to get the white of the paper sparkling through. This class will be adventurous and exciting, and one not to miss. Come along and enjoy the journey and take that leap. David is the coauthor of Solving Mysteries in Watercolor with Ron Ranson. His work has been featured in the International Artist Magazine. Visit website				Location: Newport, OR Instructor: David Taylor Sponsor: Art in the Mountains Cost: $625 Email: Tracy Culbertson Phone: (503) 930-4572

			The Figure in the Landscape September 13-17, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm Mon- Thur, 9 am - 3 pm on Fri) — Learn how to swiftly capture gesture, light, and form! Discover how to paint quickly and accurately concentrating on the "process". Working with a model, numerous small studies will be painted daily. Techniques for achieving a spontaneous controlled approach will be practiced. A working palette will be developed simplifying the comparison of color and value, an essential part of picture making. Kim's Gold Medal artwork has been featured in Southwest Art Magazine, Artists Magazine, and in the book Figure Drawing Workshop by Carole Katchen. He has also self-published a book of his work. Visit website				Location: Newport, OR Instructor: Kim English Sponsor: Art in the Mountains Cost: $695 Email: Tracy Culbertson Phone: (503) 930-4572

			Landscape Techniques in Oil September 22-24, 2010 (9am-4pm) — Michael's career in art started in animation and illustration, where he enjoyed bringing the ideas of others to life. Today, Michael is creating what he calls "Inspired Expressionism," painting his own ideas on canvas and inviting you to provide the narrative. He shares his enigmatic vision and invites you to imagine your own story. And often, you can't help the feeling that you have 'seen this place,' as if through a car window or in passing to somewhere else. In this workshop, Michael will share his techniques and insight in creating exciting, thought-provoking art. There will be one day of plein air painting, weather permitting. The workshop will also include demonstrations, plus individual and group critiques. Visit website				Location: Springfield, OR Instructor: Michael Orwick Sponsor: Emerald Art Center Cost: $210 Email: Cheryl Leontina Phone: 541-726-8595

			Responsive Figure Drawing November 1-3, 2010 (9am-4pm) — Sam Collett has more than 20 years of teaching realism in painting and drawing in numerous colleges, universities and art centers. He has had many one-man shows and has been exhibited at such prestigious venues as the Salmagundi Club and the American Pastel Society in New York, the Degas Pastel Society in Louisiana, Oil Painters of America, and the Salon International Juried Competition at the Greenhouse Gallery in Texas. In this three-day drawing workshop, we will use live models. Sam will divide his time between group and individual instruction, lecturing, drawing along with the students, and demonstration for the whole group. There will be a general discussion and critique in the final session of the workshop. Visit website				Location: Springfield, OR Instructor: Sam Collett Sponsor: Emerald Art Center Cost: $270 Email: Cheryl Leontina Phone: 541-726-8595

			Collage Extravaganza - Storytelling with Collage November 8-10, 2010 (9am-4pm) — Susan Lehman mixes provocative imagery and subtle textures creating multi-layered collages. Each collage tells a story, creates a mood, weaving a tapestry of her life together on paper. Bits and pieces of handmade paper, scraps of recycled materials, rusted pieces of metal reflect urban challenges. Transferred images are covered by multiple layers of translucent rice paper and tissue. Transparent glazes of fine metallics and rich colors of fluid acrylic are added, allowing images and script to peek through, revealing the story. Susan will demonstrate her skills and share her knowledge and experience of storytelling with collage. She will teach you to select interesting elements to include in your composition and integrate them with a strong sense of color and design. Visit website				Location: Springfield, OR Instructor: Susan Lehman Sponsor: Emerald Art Center Cost: $230 Email: Cheryl Leontina Phone: 541-726-8595

			Dynamic Shapes with Abstract Collage February 4-6, 2011 (9am - 4pm) — Margaret Godfrey primarily paints landscapes, but she enjoys using a wide variety of subject matter for her artistic interpretation. Her pictures are mostly representational, painted in a loose and expressionistic style. Living in a beautiful valley in Oregon and on Hawaii, she finds an abundance of inspiration in her surroundings. Margaret shares her enthusiasm for watercolor through teaching. She taught for five years at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon, and now holds workshops and private lessons. This three-day workshop will explore abstract design. The participants will expand their experience with abstract shapes by combining watercolor and acrylic paint and collage. All collage materials will be created by the participants using old paintings, newly-created pattern paintings and painted rice paper. Visit website				Location: Springfield, OR Instructor: Margaret Godfrey Sponsor: Emerald Art Center Cost: $180 Email: Cheryl Leontina Phone: 541-726-8595

			Watercolors Free and Easy February 14-17, 2011 (9am-4pm) — Eric Wiegardt, ASW, NSW, is a nationally known, award-winning watercolor artist. He has been a professional painter and teacher for over twenty years and has juried many competitions. Eric is the author of a book, Watercolor Free & Easy, and is featured in many books as well as most major watercolor magazines. He is a graduate of the American Academy of Art in Chicago. This workshop will encourage you to paint loosely, eliminate unnecessary detail and construct a beautiful painting in one sitting. Eric will encourage you to see beyond reality, using the watercolor medium to express yourself as an individual and to venture out of your comfort zone. Each student will receive individual instruction in a relaxed atmosphere. Visit website				Location: Springfield, OR Instructor: Eric Wiegardt Sponsor: Emerald Art Center Cost: $435 Email: Cheryl Leontina Phone: 541-726-8595

			Inspiration from Nature February 28 - March 4, 2011 (9am-4pm) — Susan is well-known for combining highly detailed foregrounds with soft, impressionistic backgrounds to create realistic and dramatic nature paintings. You are encouraged to bring your own reference material; however, Susan will have some available if needed. Her structured and organized method of teaching will help build your confidence and understanding of the medium through step-by-step exercises and lots of individual attention. With daily demos, handouts and projects, she will teach you the principles of creating a strong composition and the techniques she uses to complete a fabulous painting. She will also share the techniques of her amazing wet-on-wet backgrounds. You will discover the magic of textures and the delights of delicate detail. Visit website				Location: Springfield, OR Instructor: Susan Bourdet Sponsor: Emerald Art Center Cost: $435 Email: Cheryl Leontina Phone: 541-726-8595

			Painter's Guide to Design & Composition--Your Choice of Medium March 21-25, 2011 (9am-4pm) — Margot is a nationally known, award-winning artist and sought-after teacher. She is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America. Her book, "A Painter's Guide to Design and Composition," is garnering rave reviews. Since 1988, The Pastel Society of the West Coast has ranked her as a Distinguished Pastelist awarded her its highest honor...the Pastel Laureate. Schulzke's primary interest is in shapes and proportion, making cityscapes her signature theme. Her love of color is a close second. Margot's workshop approach is individualized, good-humored and supportive. She emphasizes the "whys" not just the "hows." She will work one-on-one with each student, encouraging them to identify and develop their own intuitive, natural style. Compositions and design are a major focus. Visit website				Location: Springfield, OR Instructor: Margot Schulzke Sponsor: Emerald Art Center Cost: $430 Email: Cheryl Leontina Phone: 541-726-8595

			The Atmospheric Landscape March 31 - April 2, 2011 (9am - 4pm) — After learning to oil paint, Pat Averill found her niche in colored pencil. She is both a charter member and signature member of the Colored Pencil Society of America. Her work has been featured in national and International Artist Magazines and art books. Learn how to simplify a complicated scene and combine colored pencil with oil pastel to speed up the process and intensify colors. Pat will demonstrate each step -- from strokes and textures to how to examine colors, values and temperatures of light and shadow. You may work from reference photos provided or bring your own in this hands-on workshop. Pat's personal attention and critiques, along with structured exercises and discussions will guide you through the process. Visit website				Location: Springfield, OR Instructor: Pat Averill Sponsor: Emerald Art Center Cost: $225 Email: Cheryl Leontina Phone: 541-726-8595

			Thinking Outside the Box April 11-15, 2011 (9am - 4pm) — "Emotion plays an important part in every successful painting, so I choose only subjects that call to me, and that gives my work energy and excitement." Bev Jozwiak, NWS, is an award-winning and nationally well-known watercolor artist. Bev and Vickie have designed this workshop to help students at every skill level. Learn to paint boldy with good composition, strong values and vivid color -- including luscious greens, glowing whites and rich black. All your questions will be answered, to help you achieve the end result you want. Paint your passion! Get individual attention when needed, with this two-artist team. Both artists will demo daily. Think outside the box -- paint outside the lines -- and have fun! Visit website				Location: Springfield, OR Instructor: Bev Jozwiak and Vickie Nelson Sponsor: Emerald Art Center Cost: $455 Email: Cheryl Leontina Phone: 541-726-8595

			Dynamic Pastel Painting June 6-8, 2011 (9am-4pm) — Dawn is a dedicated teacher with over 20 years of experience teaching drawing and painting to all ages and skill levels, from kindergarten through elderhostel. Her teaching style is dynamic, challenging and inspiring, and most importantly, fun and innovative. As a teacher, Dawn is structured and organized, unpretentious and generous with her time and art knowledge. She creates an engaging class culture where sharing information and learning with joy are paramount. The focus of this workshop will be on dynamic use of pastels. Subjects will include figures, landscapes, animals and combinations thereof. She will give daily demonstrations and tailor the workshop sessions to address the desires and needs of the group with ample individual attention. Visit website				Location: Springfield, OR Instructor: Dawn Emerson Sponsor: Emerald Art Center Cost: $280 Email: Cheryl Leontina Phone: 541-726-8595

			Holding on to Inspiration – Plein Air June 13-17, 2011 (9am-4pm) — Painting outdoors is both exhilarating and daunting. In this plein air class, students will be empowered through seeing and thinking in terms of "the greater simplicity." Ron will encourage more expression through less manipulation of the medium. Daily critiques, several instructor demonstrations, lectures, and review of the formal principles of design are integral to this class. The student will learn to proceed with confidence and un-abated enthusiasm from the outset, bringing their paintings to satisfactory completion. This class will be conducted outdoors, on location, as much as weather permits. Nature is where the truth of light can be found and studied. So, when we go out to pain en plein air, we are making direct observations of nature and light. Visit website				Location: Springfield, OR Instructor: Ron Rencher Sponsor: Emerald Art Center Cost: $495 Email: Cheryl Leontina Phone: 541-726-8595

			A Visual Approach to Watercolor Painting July 11-15, 2011 (9am-4pm) — Carl Purcell taught painting and drawing for 30 years and is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, an honorary member of the Utah Watercolor Society, and a member of the Nevada Watercolor Society. He also has a Bachelor of Fine Arts and is a popular watercolor workshop instructor. Carl is the author of "Painting With Your Artist's Brain," and its companion volume, "Drawing With Your Artist's Brain." The first day of the workshop will be indoors and will focus on drawing. The next four days will start with a demo followed by lots of painting time with one-on-one instruction, and an end-of-the-day group critique. Visit website				Location: Springfield, OR Instructor: Carl Purcell Sponsor: Emerald Art Center Cost: $475 Email: Cheryl Leontina Phone: 541-726-8595

			Watercolor Energies and Composition July 18-22, 2011 — Frank Webb is one of the nation's premier watercolor teachers and brings enthusiasm and energy to his classes, making painting an exhilarating enterprise. "My work proceeds from on-the-spot graphite drawings made from a lifetime of travels. Each drawing is edited, fused with design principles, and used as the model. With large flat brushes and plenty of water I approach the paper in a slam-bang initial wash, and end with the caress of a butterfly wing." Visit website				Location: Bend, OR Instructor: Frank Webb Email: Tracy Ellen Culbertson Phone: 503-930-4572

			"Pick up a Pencil and Paint!" July 30-31, 2011 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) — 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. Visit website				Location: Gearhart (near Astoria), OR Instructor: Kristy Kutch Sponsor: Trails End Art Association Email: Ellen Zimet Phone: 503-861-0718

			"Lush and Lively Colored Pencil" August 2-5, 2011 (9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.) — 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. Visit website				Location: Newport, OR Instructor: Kristy Kutch Sponsor: Kristy Kutch Colored Pencil Workshops Cost: $250 Email: Kristy Kutch Phone: 219-874-4688

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