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			Create Visual Magic with Mixed Media Workshop September 3, 2010 (10 AM - 2:30 PM) — Create Visual Magic with Mixed Media...whether you are an experienced painter or a beginner. Have fun while learning new techniques, using new materials & new combinations. Mix acrylics with oil pastels, colored pencils, collage & other fast-drying, non-toxic odor-free art materials. Use stencils & simple printing methods. You'll discover new favorites & learn new uses for items you may already own. You'll leave with a bag of new tricks for your creative play. The best art comes from creative play. You'll enjoy the day painting in Midtown artist Ann Bell's well-lighted studio as creativity flows through you & around you. All supplies provided. Possible CPE hours for teachers. Small class. Lots of personal attention. Near downtown Houston. Visit website				Location: Houston, TX Instructor: Ann Bell Cost: $85 including supplies Email: Ann Bell Phone: 281-330-3827

			Inside the Outside - An in depth look at abstract from the landscape September 6-10, 2010 — Marsha Staiger's workshops are exciting,informative, fun, and challenging. An energetic working artist, she is a seasoned instructor with a teaching career of more than 30 years. Her artwork has been included in national and international exhibitions group and one artist exhibitions. This workshop will reinforce the elements of art and their principles as well as acrylic technique via demonstration, printed material and critique. The class will work in the workshop area as well as with plein air studies. Working with acrylics on site gives the ability to capture the light, sound and rhythms on location. Critiques will be an important tool to define and perfect your personal vision. See website for supply list. Visit website				Location: Bernard, ME Instructor: Marsha Staiger Sponsor: Acadia Workshop Center Cost: $595 Email: Gail Ribas Phone: 207-244-9742

			Time Travelers, For Children in Grades 3-5 September 10 - October 15, 2010 (Fridays, 4-5:30pm) — Materials included. Students will experience art making through the history of Western art. With both 2-D and 3-D media, as well as games, they will learn about the cultures of the ancients. We will start with Paleolithic Cave paintings and end in the Modern era. Media include drawing, painting, clay, collage, mosaics, reposse and relief printmaking. Art history slides will be shown every class. Parents are invited to attend. We will make clay figures like the Mesopotamians, an Egyptian Sphinx, Greek masks, Roman mosaics and recreate stained glass windows from the Middle Ages. We will learn how printmaking was invented in the Renaissance and end with a Matisse collage and Impressionism. Parents must supervise their children before/after class. Visit website				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Barbara Bailey Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: Sale price until Aug. 27: $110, After Aug. 27: $125 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404.237.6331 x203

			Create Visual Magic with Mixed Media September 11, 2010 (10 AM - 2:30 PM) — Magic happens when you are in the creative state, with the music, the light & the creativity flowing through you. You'll connect with your creative spirit as you express your personal ideas. After a short "how-to" demo, you'll paint & express your own vision. You'll create a unique & memorable painting that you'll love, even if you have never painted before. If you're an experienced painter, you'll love exploring new tools & techniques as you mix acrylics with oil pastels, colored pencils, collage. Use stencils & simple printing methods. New tools will enrich your creative play. The best art comes from creative play. All supplies provided. Possible CPE hours for teachers. Small class. Personal attention. Near downtown Houston. Visit website				Location: Houston, TX Instructor: Ann Bell Cost: $85 including supplies Email: Ann Bell Phone: 281-330-3827

			Mixed Media Drawing September 13 - December 13, 2010 (Mondays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) — Explore a new range of visual possibilities by combining aqueous and non-aqueous media such as ink and charcoal, watercolor and pastels, and gouache and colored pencil. Working directly from observation, learn to implement a wider vocabulary of gesture and mark-making while examining the tactile qualities of light, color and texture. Basic drawing experience required. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Mixed Media 2-D and 3-D September 14 - December 14, 2010 (Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) — Expand your art beyond clear-cut definitions of "painting" or "sculpture." Freely explore color and texture in search of the most perfect form for your ideas, whether it be two- or three- dimensional or both. Learn to use a variety of materials including paint, paper, found objects, adhesives, caulk and construction foam. Incorporate the rich and diverse influences of Modern, Outsider and Ethnographic Art into your work. Open to experienced artists seeking to bring their art to the next level, and to beginners wishing to explore a wide range of creative processes. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Anthony Ciambella Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing September 18-22, 2010 — Expand your creative limits, as you learn new and experimental ways of expressing yourself with water based acrylic paints and experimental techniques. Emphasis will be on acrylic layering and using paint as a transparent, translucent and opaque water medium. There will be continual demonstrations on how to achieve line, depth and texture in your work. Finishing techniques will be introduced and demonstrated. I want to inspire confidence and leave you fired up and excited to paint. My work has been featured in publications such as: Splash 8, The Society of Layerists in Multi Media, Creative Composition and Design, and most recently American Artists spring 08 issue. Visit website				Location: Halsey, NE Instructor: Lana L. Grow Sponsor: Nebraska Art Clubs Autumn workshops Email: Stephanie Hansen Phone: 308-384-2819

			Cathedral of Dreams in Cortona September 18-25, 2010 (sessions daily) — Learn from the Holy Mother and Master Originator St. Lisa, the miraculous transmogrifying Paint-Over technique. Create your crumbling wall substrates as the Venerable St. Colette communes authentic aging wall techniques on canvas and edging techniques as both explore the fine art and liberation in wine washing. (Becoming one with the wine is strongly encouraged.) For the Blessed Finale St. Lisa will teach you to take these photos as a basis for a painting, then St. Colette will teach you how to integrate the painting and depict yourself as Saint (with heroic virtue) to create your own beautiful Icon Tableau. Students will be using captured digital imagery from local ancient cathedrals to provide the basis for class artwork. Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Colette George & Lisa Bebi Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2749.00 all-inclusive Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Creative Collage September 18, 2010 (10 AM - 2:30 PM) — An easy introduction to art, or an exciting additional technique. More than a class, it's a creative experience you'll treasure as you connect with your artistic spirit & really begin to feel like an artist...as creativity flows around you and through you. After a short demo, you'll express your own vision. You'll create a unique & memorable collage that you'll love, even if you are a complete beginner. (I'll give help if you want it.) If you're an experienced painter, you'll find that collage enriches your creative play. Magic happens when you are in the creative state...stress melts & happiness soothes your soul. All supplies provided. Possible CPE hours for teachers. Small class. Personal attention. Near downtown Houston. Visit website				Location: Houston, TX Instructor: Ann Bell Cost: $85 including supplies Email: Ann Bell Phone: 281-330-3827

			Creative Collage September 21, 2010 (10 AM - 2:30 PM) — An easy introduction to art, or an exciting additional technique. More than a class, it's a creative experience you'll treasure as you connect with your artistic spirit & really begin to feel like an artist...as creativity flows around you and through you. After a short demo, you'll express your own vision. You'll create a unique & memorable collage that you'll love, even if you are a complete beginner. (I'll give help if you want it.) If you're an experienced painter, you'll find that collage enriches your creative play. Magic happens when you are in the creative state...stress melts & happiness soothes your soul. All supplies provided. Possible CPE hours for teachers. Small class. Personal attention. Near downtown Houston. Visit website				Location: Houston, TX Instructor: Ann Bell Cost: $85 including supplies Email: Ann Bell Phone: 281-330-3827

			Memories of Tuscany: A Painting and Writing Journey September 22 - October 1, 2010 — In this adventure we make our own books from watercolor sketches, ink, pencil, collage, and creative writing exercises. We'll paint and draw on location and put everything together in our own personalized, mixed media book. We'll explore architecture, museums, churches and outdoor cafes. We'll sit in the Piazza Della Signoria sipping our Campari and Soda, sketching the glorious statuary and surroundings while dining on sumptuous food and enjoying the unique ambiance of Italy. Then we'll make side trips to Siena and San Gimigniano, all the while creating our books. We'll paint and collage our own covers, creating a book that records and houses the exquisite memories and moments captured by our sketches. Critiques and demonstrations by the instructor every day. Visit website				Location: Tuscany, Italy Instructor: Betsy Dillard Stroud, AWS D. F. NWS Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $2,800 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Book Arts: Containers and Layers September 23 - November 11, 2010 (Thursdays, 1-4pm) — Discover the art of book making using contemporary mixed media techniques. Encaustic cover journals, fold books, and Polymer clay cover books will be explored in contemporary directions. Content and concept will be approached with prose, images and text. Have your art passion awakened as you learn mixed media techniques with beeswax, acrylics and other mediums to create various embellished and collaged papers to bind into books. Learn classic binding techniques using Coptic, French and Pamphlet stitches. Explore endless possibilities and approaches for book construction. This is a great way to "repurpose" art papers, unresolved paintings, ephemera and other assorted found objects! Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Helen Shafer Garcia Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $155.00 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Fine Art Collage and Mixed Media Workshop September 27 - October 1, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm) — Do you love texture, delicious papers but don't know how to incorporate them in your paintings? Would you like to know how to use copper and different metals in your collages? Come to this fun-filled workshop that will expand your creativity, get you out of your mental box while creating fabulous Collages that are Fine Art. You will leave this dynamic workshop with knowledge and power that will take you to another level in your art. Spaces are limited so sign up now for these five intensive days of creating in the land of enchantment.... Taos, New Mexico. Visit website				Location: Taos, NM Instructor: Gwen Fox Cost: $595.00 Email: Gwen Fox Phone: 719-594-4232

			Mixed Media and Collage Class September 30 - November 11 - no class Nov. 4 (Thursdays, 9:30am-12pm) — Anybody can enjoy experimenting with abstract art. It does not matter if you have never been able to master perspective or paint a portrait. So what exactly is abstract painting? It's actually a convenient term for non-representational art, which maybe inspired by themes in the outside world, interesting patterns or by nothing at all. Abstract painting will encourage you to try out colors, play with shapes and turn those doodles into works of art. Unlock your imagination with experimental techniques that will revitalize your work almost immediately. Learn how to face the blank page, do acrylic skins for out paintings and how to achieve many forms of textures. This is ideal for the beginner or intermediate student. Visit website				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Kay Powell Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: Sale price until Sept. 16: $120, After Sept. 16: $135 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404.237.6331 x203

			Paint the Amalfi Coast - Stay in Spectacular Positano, Italy October 1-9, 2010 — Enthusiastic and nurturing instructors, Cindy Briggs and Theresa Goesling, guide you through a well planned series of Transparent & Opaque Watercolor exercises to take you to the next level. Explore the beaches and charming villages of the Amalfi Coast; Positano, Capri, Amalfi and Ravello, while painting en plein air. Stay in picturesque Positano with coastal view rooms and daily breakfast. (Cooking classes are also optional.) The teaching team has been leading successful workshops in Europe for over 8 years and include their comprehensive Watercolor, Collage and Journaling Workshop Manual "Make Every Day a Painting" with each tour. Only 2 rooms left! Visit website				Location: Positano, Italy Instructor: Cindy Briggs & Theresa Goesling Sponsor: Make Every Day a Painting Workshops Cost: $2695, (non-artist rate available) Email: Cindy Briggs Phone: 541-420-9463

			Designing the Landscape October 2 & 3, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm) — For all levels and mediums. Learn to capture the beauty of nature with an effective and compelling composition. Discover how to move mountains and buildings, turn roads into streams, exchange blah skies for dramatic ones, and transpose the humdrum landscape into energetic eye-catching paintings. Incorporate simple techniques to add more drama and life into your work. Barbara is author of "14 Formulas for Painting Fabulous Landscapes," and a knowledgeable and sharing instructor who gives you personal attention and encouragement. Introductory session includes PowerPoint presentation, demos and painting in studio or on location, weather permitting. Apply the many fundamental tips and tricks to make the landscape your own. Limit 16 students. Visit website				Location: Easton, MD Instructor: Barbara Nuss Sponsor: Easton Studio & School Cost: $200 Email: Yolanda Phone: 410-770-8350

			Watercolor and Mixed Media: Landscapes Alive October 7-9, 2010 (9am-4pm) — Gail will guide students in effective ways to bring even the simplest landscapes to glowing vitality by combining watercolor with various mixed media. Experiment with the application of watercolor crayons and pencils, chalk and oil pastels, charcoal, and acrylic inks and mediums to add richness to the painting surface. Gail will demonstrate the use of various media in combination with watercolors to bring new life to landscapes. Ample time will be provided for you to experiment with new media. Landscape ideas will be provided or come with your own. Additional supplies will be available. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Gail Speckmann Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Member: $320; Non-Member: $345 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Art Is...The East Coast Art Retreat October 7-14, 2010 (8:00 - 11:00pm) — Art is...Wickedly Good. Art is...a special & safe environment where artists, come together to share in their passion for creativity. Columbus Weekend discover why artists are escaping to The East Coast Art Retreat Danbury, CT. 45 minutes from NYC, close to airports, & rail. Single/double - $109* includes hot Breakfast & manager's drink special each evening. Choose from over 70 workshops. Full day fees include lunches & morning creative heart & soul starters. Join the Art Is...You family in October. Participate in the Charity Challenge or attend our new monthly Metro Meet Ups in Connecticut and New York. Visit website				Location: Danbury, CT Instructor: 29 International & National instructors Sponsor: Visually Speaking LLC Cost: $60 - $260 Email: Sallianne McClelland Phone: 646-251-4849

			Collage Discovery Workshop October 8-11, 2010 (10 - 5 on first day, then 9 - 4 with a one hour lunch) — Join master collage artist, Claudine Hellmuth, to discover the latest techniques in collage arts and the spirit that inspires imagery on the page. We'll start the weekend with a focus on color mixing and expanding our color palettes. We'll move to a concentration on composition and design principles. Then we'll learn a combination of painterly collage techniques which will enhance the surfaces of your collage artworks. We'll experiment with printmaking and transfer methods and other experimental methods of working. A variety of "idea generation" tools will be covered to help us "dig deeper" into the meaning of our collage artworks. The atmosphere will be one of support and encouragement. Bring an open mind and a willingness to share and explore. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Claudine Hellmuth Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $475 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Surface Design and Mixed Media Done Right Workshop October 9-10, 2010 (10:30am-4:30pm) — Join Scottish artist/materials expert Celia Buchanan on this enlightened journey through the maze of mixed media techniques. Her 22 years of experience as an artist, teacher and manufactures representative brings an in-depth understanding to a broad range of material surfaces and techniques. You will leave with a good understanding of material interaction and how to create beautiful durable finishes. The workshop will cover: * Creation and use of various grounds and surfaces * How to correctly construct rich texture and eye popping opulence * Creation of subtle vignettes and exquisite detail using Golden Acrylics, Sennelier, Fabriano, Caran DAche, Colourfix and Jacquard Products. Visit website				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Celia Buchanan Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: Sale price until Sept. 24: $200, After Sept. 24: $215 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404.237.6331 x203

			Encaustic with R&F: Explorations in Mixed Media October 13-16, 2010 (9am-Noon) — Peninsula School of Art is pleased to be partnering with R&F Handmade Paints to present this unique encaustic workshop with a focus on collage techniques. Students will first be introduced to the encaustic method, including materials, tools, and health and safety issue, before exploring a variety of collage approaches with wax. Artists interested in mixed media will find this workshop to be an exciting opportunity to expand their visual vocabulary. You will work on collages that are mounted on panels as well as on unsupported paper, to create delicately layered, luminous pieces. Demonstrations will include a variety of methods and techniques that can enhance and deepen your collage works, such as image transfers, mixing media, carving, dipping and pouring. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Cynthia Winika Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Non-Member: $560 + materials Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			8104 \| Painterly Monotypes and Collage October 16-17, 2010 (10:00A - 4:30P) — Attentions painters! Monotypes are single prints created by transference to paper of images produced on various surfaces. Using non-toxic materials, you can produce painterly textured surfaces and images that cannot be obtained by working directly on paper. This class will then explore collage while printing (or Chine-collé) to add extra texture or contrast to our prints. Bring a selection of Asian or handmade papers and inspirational images to work from. Some drawing experience is helpful. No printmaking experience required. Visit website				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: Margaret Craig Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $145 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848 ext. 317

			El Dia De Los Muertos Mural Creation with Daniel Martinez (Ages 11 to 17 yrs) October 16, 2010 (9:30am-4pm) — Celebrate a Mexican Tradition known as El Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) that honors our departed loved ones. Muralist Daniel Martinez will give a short lecture about the history and symbolism used in this traditional observance, and explain how the imagery can be incorporated into the mural. He will guide everyone through this mural production project and give demonstrations on painting and creating surface treatments such as faux finishes in acrylic. The mural will incorporate low relief of mixed media materials, such as grave markers, skulls and crosses that will be painted and applied on panel frames. Youths are encouraged to bring photos or xerox images of someone they wish to remember or give tribute to. Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Daniel Martinez Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $10 per person, includes all materials Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Contemporary Abstractions October 18-20, 2010 (9am-4pm) — Develop new skills in creating texture, line and color fields in abstract oil paintings. You will experiment with a variety of tools to create multi-layered works using cold wax medium, tube oil paint, paint sticks and powdered pigments; brushes will play only a minor role. You will work on 7 to 8 separate panels, choosing to either integrate them into a multiple panel piece, or as individual works. In this approach to painting, the outcome is dependent on the painting process itself. Rebecca's presentations and resources about abstraction will deepen your appreciation of its content and meaning. If you enjoy flexibility and surprises along the way, this class is for you. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Rebecca Crowell Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Member: $345; Non-Member: $370 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Acrylic Explorations: Mixed Media Madness October 21, 2010 (9am - 4pm) — Learn to push your mixed media techniques way past the norm! You will create 4 to 6 universal backgrounds (all different) which will then be developed into mixed media compositions with the addition of collage, stenciling, simple print making, faux transfers, acrylic transfers, patterning, etc. We will work with the full range of Golden Acrylics (Fluids, Pen, and Regular Heavy Body acrylics). Since each paint has different properties you will have the opportunity to learn to manipulate and manage them to your desired outcomes. Samples of products will be available. Bring your own ideas to the table and learn to translate any idea into action. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Chris Cozen Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $140 before 10/15, $150 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Creative Breakout: Awakening Your Creative Imagination with New Materials, Part I October 21, 2010 (9am - 12pm) — This class is a complete hands-on exploration of the modern basics of making good art using a host of exciting new materials in a variety of mixed media approaches. There are artistic principles and concepts that naturally stimulate visual creativity and lead to making paintings that are dynamic. We will awaken our imagination by playing with simple compositional ideas of shapes, rhythm, size, direction and even gravity. In this class we will use great tricks of composition to make exciting works on paper using the finest materials: Creta Aquastics, Sennelier oil pastels, Creta Aquabriques, and the unique water-soluble Art Chunkies. We will also use traditional materials such as Sennelier watercolors and pastels. Students may take this course by itself or in combination with the Thursday afternoon and Friday evening course as well. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Bill Buchman Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $85 before 10/15, $95 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Magic And Memory: An Acrylic Collage October 22, 2010 (9am - 12pm) — In this class, you will learn ways to create your own narrative collage relating to a specific person, place or time. Using Interactive Acrylics and Mediums, vintage paper and ephemera provided, you'll layer and manipulate paint and imagery to create a piece that is filled with personal meaning and that tells a story. Please bring your own photocopied images for transfers, scissors and small objects that you wish to incorporate. All paints and mediums provided by Chroma. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Jennifer VonStein Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Experimental Florals October 22, 2010 (9am - 12pm) — This inspiring half-day workshop will introduce you to key mixed media combinations for gutsy & beautiful expressionistic floral paintings. Experiment with top of the line products from Tri-Art Acrylic Paint, Duho Fine Art Panels and Unison Soft Pastels and experience the unlimited possibilities! Join the mixed media vixen Sharlena Wood as she shares her secret techniques and rekindles your love of flowers over and over again! Tri-Art paints & mediums supplied. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Sharlena Wood Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Let's Mix It Up! Mixed Media Hands-On-Workshop October 22, 2010 (5-8pm) — Let's Mix It Up! Have fun experimenting and combining different painting and drawing media. We will use acrylics, watercolors, oil pastels, markers and other mediums to experience expressive drawing and painting techniques. We will also experiment with different surfaces and papers. Watch all the steps come together to make wonderful mixed-media artwork. Artist will leave armed with many new surprise techniques! Materials provided by Daniel Smith watercolors, Interactive acrylics and Canson papers. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Pamela Smith-Hudson Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Pastels and Acrylics - An Exciting Combination October 22, 2010 (9am - 4pm) — Using photographs as reference, instructor Donna Yeager will demonstrate the use of acrylic washes on Ampersand Pastelbord as an underpainting for the pastel painting. Yeager will demonstrate to students how to achieve the "thick over thin" look of the pastel over acrylic, concentrating on overall value, color, shape and composition. Golden liquid paints will be used with a variety of hard and soft pastels. Each student will receive individual instruction throughout the class. A final critique will be given at the end of the class. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Donna Yeager Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $140 before 10/15, $150 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Acrylic Collage: Gesso and Tissue Paper October 22, 2010 (9am - 12pm) — Using white gesso and tissue paper, we will create a unique surface on watercolor paper as a starting point for an acrylic painting. Each painting will be a distinctive work of art, reflecting your personal style. This is a great chance to learn about collage and play with acrylic paints. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Peggy Morgan Stenmark Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			When Is An Opaque Watercolor Not An Opaque Watercolor? October 23, 2010 (1-4pm) — When it's a Unison pastel painted with water! That's right - you can use water and brushes to get an opaque watercolor feel from your Unison pastels. Literally paint a land or seascape using pastels. In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to create a land or seascape alive with feeling using photos that you provide or one that instructor Mary Telfer Holden will provide. Starting with the background, the colors can be layered and mixed just like paint. Finish the art as a painting or add some strokes of pure pastel for extra punch to the foreground. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Mary Telfer Holden Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			9079 \| The Art of Mosaics October 23-24, 2010 (10:00A - 4:30P) — Learn modern applications of an ancient art form. Create beautiful and functional pieces using found objects, glass, marbles, stones, mirrors, dishes and tiles. Students will learn mosaic design, layout and tile-cutting techniques, and discuss the characteristics of various tools, adhesives and grout. You will complete small projects of your choice, perhaps flowerpots, stepping-stones or tabletops. No previous experience is necessary. Visit website				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: Melanie Long Strybos Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $175 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			Monotype and Chine Collé October 23-24, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — Monotype is a painterly approach to printmaking that in combination with chine collé, a collage-like technique, offers limitless creative possibilities. Explore various monotype methods in both color and black-and-white in this creative workshop where painting, printing and collage combine. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Lisa Hamilton Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $225 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Printmaking For Painters And Mixed-Media Artists October 23, 2010 (5-8pm) — Learn the basic concepts of printmaking without the use of a printing press! In a fun and informative way, you will learn to combine different printmaking techniques to create your own mixed media artwork. The techniques taught in this workshop include monotypes, stencils, easy etchings and additional surprise techniques. We will use a non-toxic printing ink and a variety of papers and surfaces. You will then learn to embellish your prints with additional painterly techniques and materials. Leave with several prints for your portfolio as well as the perfect techniques for printmaking in the home studio! Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Pamela Smith-Hudson Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Autumn Colours - Abstracted Landscapes October 23, 2010 (1-4pm) — A colorful opportunity to create a magical landscape with Canadian artist Sharlena Wood and explore Tri-Art's awesome Finest Quality Liquid acrylic colors. As the autumn season inspires our palette for this half-day workshop, acrylic/mixed media techniques and an intuitive approach to photo referencing provides the tools to push the boundaries of rural landscape painting. Tri-Art paints & mediums supplied. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Sharlena Wood Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Hands-On Collage! October 23, 2010 (1-4pm) — Combine two- and three-dimensional materials to tell a visual story using acrylic color and mediums. Create sensual textures that enhance the work using rubbing, stamping and printing methods. Make your mark and put innovative collage techniques into your art. Participants create and keep their incredible collages on artists' paper in this workshop. All materials provided by Liquitex. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Peter Andrew Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Expressive Figure Drawing with New Materials & New Methods Part II October 24, 2010 (1-4pm) — In this class Bill will demonstrate and teach new and exciting ways to paint and draw the nude figure that are easy, free flowing and fun. The emphasis is on using mixed media techniques with unusual materials and techniques to achieve a surprisingly artistic and pleasing result without being too overly technical. Expand your artistic skills and achieve a higher expressive level. As you learn to draw the figure with courage, freshness and freedom a world of new artistic possibilities will open up. The morning class and the afternoon class will cover complementary but completely different aspects of the figure drawing process and may be taken independently or together. We will work from a live model. Art materials provided. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Bill Buchman Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $85 before 10/15, $95 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Printmaking for Painters and Mixed-Media Artists October 24, 2010 (1-3pm) — Learn the basic concepts of printmaking without the use of a printing press! In a fun and informative way, you will learn to combine different printmaking techniques to create your own mixed media artwork. The techniques taught in this workshop include monotypes, stencils, easy etchings and additional surprise techniques. We will use a non-toxic printing ink and a variety of papers and surfaces. You will then learn to embellish your prints with additional painterly techniques and materials. Leave with several prints for your portfolio. The perfect techniques for printmaking in the home studio! Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Pamela Smith-Hudson Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Expressive Figure Drawing with New Materials & New Methods Part I October 24, 2010 (9am - 12pm) — In this class Bill will demonstrate and teach new and exciting ways to paint and draw the nude figure that are easy, free flowing and fun. The emphasis is on using mixed media techniques with unusual materials and techniques to achieve a surprisingly artistic and pleasing result without being too overly technical. Expand your artistic skills and achieve a higher expressive level. As you learn to draw the figure with courage, freshness and freedom a world of new artistic possibilities will open up. The morning class and the afternoon class will cover complementary but completely different aspects of the figure drawing process and may be taken independently or together. We will work from a live model. Art materials provided. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Bill Buchman Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $85 before 10/15, $95 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Immediate Gratification: Pastel And Mixed Media October 24, 2010 (9am - 12pm) — Have you ever been mesmerized by a pastel painting as its pure pigment sits vibrantly on the surface? Learn how to effectively use under-painting while making your own painting using some of instructor Sean Dye's favorite combinations of materials. Dye has been recognized nationally as a leading expert in mixed-media techniques such as those discussed in his book "The Mixed-Media Sourcebook." Through demonstration and instruction, Dye will explain how and why certain supplies were used. Panels, pastels, paint and alternative materials will be provided. Please bring sketches or reference photos. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Sean Dye Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $90 before 10/15, $100 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing October 25-29, 2010 — This class that introduces you to new and experimental ways of painting with water based acrylics. Be ready to try one thing after another as we layer and use acrylic paint in various manners from transparent to translucent to opaque! Emphasis will be achieving line, depth and texture in your work using techniques of: resists, lifting staining, printing, scraping, collage, gold leaf, heavy gel medium and gesso. The focus of the workshop is abstract; however, combining abstract with realistic elements is an option. Students will be working on different hot press plate surface papers. Each day will include several demos and time for the student to work. Color mixing and basic design elements will be presented through demonstration and visual aids. Visit website				Location: Mathews, VA Instructor: Lana L. Grow Sponsor: Bay School of Arts Contact: Grace W. Small Phone: 804-725-1278

			Art Expressions Class for Youth: Grades 3-6 October 26 - November 16, 2010 (Tuesdays, 3:45-5:15pm) — All new lessons for students who are new or returning! Paper Mache, collage, watercolor and tempera paints, oil and chalk pastels and mixed media are the materials used in the wide gamut of projects. Students will create artworks that are 3-dimensional, abstract, imaginary and realistically drawn and painted from life. There will be some study of master artists and wildlife. Instruction will be given in composition, design and color theory. If possible, some of these works will be shown publicly in Fallbrook. Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Marilee Ragland Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $65.00 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Art Expressions Class for Youth: K-2/3 October 27 - November 17, 2010 (Wednesdays, 3:45-5:15pm) — All new lessons for students who are new or returning! Paper Mache, collage, watercolor and tempera paints, oil and chalk pastels and mixed media are the materials used in the wide gamut of projects. Students will create artworks that are 3-dimensional, abstract, imaginary and realistically drawn and painted from life. There will be some study of master artists and wildlife. Instruction will be given in composition, design and color theory. If possible, some of these works will be shown publicly in Fallbrook. Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Marilee Ragland Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $65.00 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Creating a Collage Journal October 30, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm) — Discover just how talented you really are! Collage journaling is a powerful creative outlet for the expression of thoughts, feelings and dreams. Even if you never thought of yourself as an artist or a writer, a collage journal can help you see things more clearly. Incorporate pictures and words in a way that is fun as well as personally revealing. Looking for a way to alleviate stress? Unwind and let your creative juices flow! No prior art or writing experience is necessary to enjoy this class. Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Linda Maree Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $75, Register by Sept. 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Figure Painting and Collage Workshop with Ken Kewley November 6-7, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — Push the boundaries of representation and abstraction in your artwork with painter Ken Kewley. Kewley's work includes both intimate collages of tiny shards of color-saturated paper and searching pencil strokes, and vibrant alla prima paintings, often painted with the palette knife, in which the paint is as much the subject as the represented figures, objects and landscapes. Rejuvenate your work with an infusion of vibrant color while exploring collage, painting and mixed media techniques in this dynamic, hands-on workshop. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Ken Kewley Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $495 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Painter's Retreat-Tuscany at Olive Harvest November 6-13, 2010 (Daily Painting Sessions) — Immerse yourself for a week in the perfect artistic environment! Choose your favorite medium and join a small group of artists who will enjoy art and camaraderie in a relaxed and beautiful setting. We will visit new painting locations daily and have opportunity to experience the Tuscan culture in a unique number of ways...including the Olive Harvest. This is a magical time that you do not want to miss! Many meals and extras included...and a great time! Visit website				Location: Tuscany-Val D'Orcia, Italy Instructor: Non-Instructed Sponsor: Open Air Italy Cost: $1800/Single Occupancy $600/Non-Painting Guest Email: Susan Truitt Phone: 321-777-3964 or 321-626-2717

			Encaustic Workshop November 6-7, 2010 (9:00 AM-4:00 PM) — During this intensive two-day introductory workshop, students will be introduced to the encaustic medium, as well as related materials and suppliers. Some class time will be devoted to demonstrations of techniques, study of a variety of artists' encaustic techniques and group discussions of students' works. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of techniques such as collage, texturing, incising and are encouraged to take what they learn and experiment as the medium allows for numerous artistic styles. A materials fee of $30 is due to the instructor. Visit website				Location: Annapolis, MD Instructor: Carol Odell Sponsor: Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts Cost: $245.00 Email: Main Office Phone: 410-263-5544

			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

			Texture-Color-Feeling November 11-14, 2010 (10 - 5 on first day, then 9 - 4 with a one hour lunch) — Jan Sitts' experience and enthusiasm create an atmosphere of fun and spontaneity inspiring new directions and discovery through innovative combinations of design and materials. Layering of textures create depth involving line, shape, color and tone in both abstract and representational subjects. During the course the class will explore the various supports such as canvas, illustration board and watercolor paper. Additionally we will be experimenting with specialized industrial supplies for textures. All of the paints used will be waterbased. Jan is an internationally recognized art instructor and juror, and recently published an art book, TEXTURECOLORFEELING. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Jan Sitts Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $450 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Winter Break: Gift Making Class (Ages 6 - teen) December 20-22, 2010 (9am-3pm) — Have your child craft their holiday gifts this season at the Scottsdale Artists' School, located conveniently near Fashion Square and the Arts District shopping areas. Students receive professional instruction and go home with 4 completed art gifts wrapped with cards. Mediums will include watercolor, sculpture, acrylic and mixed media. Please bring a sketchbook for this workshop. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Carrie Curran Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $195 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Experiment in Ecstasy: Intuitive and Spontaneous Painting Workshop January 24-28, 2011 (9am-4pm) — Abandon fear all ye who enter here! Don't worry about producing a masterpiece. Don't be attached to outcomes. We'll work in mixed-media: acrylics, gesso, and collage. We'll stamp, layer, pour, draw with aquastics, water-soluble crayons and pencils. We'll do a relief painting and make our own collage paper. Everybody will get different results. We'll work transparently, and we'll work opaquely. Sometimes we'll combine the two. We'll talk about content, design, color and experiment with different approaches, concepts, and techniques emphasizing different ways of working with a variety of subject matter, from landscape and interiors to the figure. Each day will bring new information combining traditional wisdom with modern ways of looking at painting. We will work boldly and subtlety. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Betsy Dillard Stroud Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $585 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			A Painter's Work is His Diary. . . Journey January 31 - February 4, 2011 (9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.) — One goal of this workshop is to explore new ideas in mixed water media and collage, and to show visual growth in your art through self expression. Each painter will be encouraged to find his or her unique, personal direction whether working abstractly or representational. We will explore layering of experimental mediums, photo transfers, and collage in depth. Everyone will benefit from the sharing of ideas and critiques. A painter's work is their journal. Visit website				Location: Dallas, TX Instructor: Mary Alice Braukman, N.W.S. Sponsor: Artists' Showplace Cost: Contact: LeAnna J. Marcus Email: LeAnna J. Marcus Phone: 972-437-3873

			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

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing February 7-11, 2011 — Expand your creative limits, as you learn new and experimental ways of expressing yourself with water based acrylic paints and experimental techniques. Emphasis will be on acrylic layering and using paint as a transparent, translucent and opaque water medium. There will be continual demonstrations on how to achieve line, depth and texture in your work. Finishing techniques will be introduced and demonstrated. I want to inspire confidence and leave you fired up and excited to paint. My work has been featured in publications such as: Splash 8, The Society of Layerists in Multi Media, Creative Composition and Design, and most recently American Artists spring 08 issue. Visit website				Location: Fernandina Beach, FL Instructor: Lana L. Grow Sponsor: Mikolean Morgan Longacre Email: Sandra Phone: (904) 415-3900

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing February 21-25, 2011 — This class that introduces you to new and experimental ways of painting with water based acrylics. Be ready to try one thing after another as we layer and use acrylic paint in various manners from transparent to translucent to opaque! Emphasis will be achieving line, depth and texture in your work using techniques of: resists, lifting staining, printing, scraping, collage, gold leaf, heavy gel medium and gesso. The focus of the workshop is abstract; however, combining abstract with realistic elements is an option. Students will be working on different hot press plate surface papers. Each day will include several demos and time for the student to work. Color mixing and basic design elements will be presented through demonstration and visual aids. Visit website				Location: Fort Myers Beach, FL Instructor: Lana L. Grow Sponsor: Fort Myers Beach Art Association Email: Karen Borden Phone: 239-463-0343

			Elaine Harvey - Inspiring Watermedia wih Collage Workshop March 7-9, 2011 (9:30am - 4pm) — The splash and flow of juicy watercolor and acrylic paint coupled with the surprising shapes and textures added by collage you have prepared yourself can add excitement to your life and life to your art! Elaine Harvey will lead you through techniques and thought processes designed to maximize your creativity and the individuality of your paintings. But, recognizing that a resolved work of art is more than chance and excitement, Elaine will help you to complete your work through attention to composition and the principles of design. Elaine L. Harvey is a signature member of NWS and Watercolor West, as well as a seasoned teacher and published artist with many awards to her credit. Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Elaine Harvey Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $235.00 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Dynamic Creativity March 15-16, 2011 (10 - 5 on first day, then 9 - 4 with a one hour lunch) — On the heals of Lorri Acott-Fowler's spring sculpture workshop, take this rare opportunity to join two popular instructors as they involve you in exploring the dynamic of creativity itself. This intensive workshop will involve a variety of techniques including both reflective journaling, sketching, and sculpting. If you are wanting to shake-up what you are already doing, or if you are just beginning your creative artistic journey this class is perfect for sparking your imagination and putting it to work in 2d and 3d expression. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Libby Caldwell & Lorri Acott-Fowler Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $250 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Acrylic and/or Collage Workshop with Bob Burridge March 20-26, 2011 — San Miguel is a fun town, colorful, musical, and full of painting and shopping opportunities. It may take you a day or two to adjust to the altitude, so don't plan to rush around too much on your first days. We will be housed in a lovely hotel with heated pool and tropical shrubbery, close to the art institute and a few blocks from the cathedral and town square. Breakfasts will be in the hotel and dinners at various restaurants in the area. We're on our own for lunches. San Miguel is lots of fun because there are always gallery openings, a cultural event, concert or play, and some outstanding restaurants. The weather, at this time of year, is perfect. Visit website				Location: San Miguel, Mexico Instructor: Bob Burridge Sponsor: Flying Colors Art Workshops Cost: $1,695 painter; $1,495 non-painter Email: Johanna Morrell Phone: 858-518-0949

			Monotype & Mixed Media March 21-25, 2011 (10 - 5 on first day, then 9 - 4 with a one hour lunch) — There are a wide range of techniques possible in the monotype process including the use of collage, drawing, and multiple plate projects. Students will be encouraged to pursue their artistic vision using monotype as a mark-making tool in combination with other techniques. The notion of the "artist as an inventor" will be stressed as mixed media techniques open the door to limitless opportunities. The approach is energetic and open, as each student's individual style will dictate their direction in the workshop. Working with drawing materials, modifying, layering, finding color, use and abuse of markmaking tools, exploring the limits of paper, collage and built up surface will all be discussed and explored. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Ron Pokrasso Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $575 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Acrylic Collage Workshop with Carrie Burns Brown March 27 - April 2, 2011 — San Miguel is a fun town, colorful, musical, and full of painting and shopping opportunities. It may take you a day or two to adjust to the altitude, so don't plan to rush around too much on your first days. We will be housed in a lovely hotel with heated pool and tropical shrubbery, close to the art institute and a few blocks from the cathedral and town square. Breakfasts will be in the hotel and dinners at various restaurants in the area. We're on our own for lunches. San Miguel is lots of fun because there are always gallery openings, a cultural event, concert or play, and some outstanding restaurants. The weather, at this time of year, is perfect. Visit website				Location: San Miguel, Mexico Instructor: Carrie Burns Brown Sponsor: Flying Colors Art Workshops Cost: $1,695 painter; $1,495 non-painter Email: Johanna Morrell Phone: 858-518-0949

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing April 5-9, 2011 — Expand your creative limits, as you learn new and experimental ways of expressing yourself with water based acrylic paints and experimental techniques. Emphasis will be on acrylic layering and using paint as a transparent, translucent and opaque water medium. There will be continual demonstrations on how to achieve line, depth and texture in your work. Finishing techniques will be introduced and demonstrated. I want to inspire confidence and leave you fired up and excited to paint. My work has been featured in publications such as: Splash 8, The Society of Layerists in Multi Media, Creative Composition and Design, and most recently American Artists spring 08 issue. Visit website				Location: Polos Verdes, CA Instructor: Lana L. Grow Email: Angela Hoffman

			Abstract Acrylics and Collage Workshop April 25-29, 2011 (10 - 5 on first day, then 9 - 4 with a one hour lunch) — Creative tearing and paint splashing starts off this all new "Loosen Up Workshop." Also you will learn how to begin a new fresh body of work with your own artistic voice and point of view. Think "artist retreat," producing a body of work, a series of paintings or your conceptual solo show. Robert Burridge, along with his famous daily handouts, demos and lectures, helps and guides you to paint the way you have always wanted to paint. Daily you can expect warmup paint sketching, brief painting and lecture demos, constructive critiques and plenty of time to work on personal projects. Come prepared to paint your stuff! Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Robert Burridge Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $575 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Mixed Media Fiber Fest in Tuscany April 30 - May 7, 2011 (sessions daily) — Join Internationally renown Create Your Style with Crystallized Swarovski Elements Ambassador, designer/author Kristal Wick as she hosts a customized once-in-a-lifetime journey in the medieval hill town of Cortona, setting of the film "Under the Tuscan Sun", will be our base as we enjoy the camaraderie of fellow blingsters while exploring the art of creativity among the chocolates, foods, wines, culture, fashion, landscape and people of Tuscany and Umbria filled with Tuscany magic, inspiration, sparkly bling, vintage baubles, fabulous fibers, awesome artisan company, technique & color exploration, Sassy Silky Secrets and so much more. Workshop is open to painters of all levels. Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Kristal Wick Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2449.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Image Art Workshop: Embellishing Images May 7-14, 2011 (sessions daily) — Make new friends, indulge in lots of chocolate, and take fabulous field trips! You'll remember this imaginative art encounter for years to come. Paula will provide many extra embellishments and other materials to help make yours the experience of a lifetime. She wants your time together to be meaningful, useful, lively, and fun-filled. It's for anyone, from beginners to experienced fine artists, and it includes a special, late-night session for aspiring authors! There will be open studio time, too, for whenever the creative urge strikes! Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Paula Guhin Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: From US$2749.00 per person Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Collage Unleashed in Tuscany May 11-18, 2011 (sessions daily) — Come explore beautiful Tuscany, Italy with me while experiencing a week-long mixed media workshop!! Paint, collage, doodle and create a beautiful travel journal. Build a visual journal that documents a recent travel journey, displays a collection of personal memories, drawings and images. Throughout the week we will take excursions and learn about capturing interesting images on your journey. The photos will be incorporated into your journal to create interesting collage backgrounds. Play…fast…free…spilling paint and words, thoughts and ideas. Discover interesting ways to extend your artwork and creative exercises including doodle maps, idea lists, word collage, color cutouts that will get you thinking about your art in new ways. Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Traci Bautista Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: From US$2799.00 per person Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Texture-Color-Feeling May 12-15, 2011 (10 - 5 on first day, then 9 - 4 with a one hour lunch) — Jan Sitts' experience and enthusiasm create an atmosphere of fun and spontaneity inspiring new directions and discovery through innovative combinations of design and materials. Layering of textures create depth involving line, shape, color and tone in both abstract and representational subjects. During the course the class will explore the various supports such as canvas, illustration board and watercolor paper. Additionally we will be experimenting with specialized industrial supplies for textures. All of the paints used will be waterbased. Jan is an internationally recognized art instructor and juror, and recently published an art book, TEXTURECOLORFEELING. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Jan Sitts Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $450 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Textiles, Text & Treasures May 25 - June 1, 2011 (sessions daily) — A workshop for beginners to advanced students, this class is filled with a variety of ways to record a travel experience... and once home, the journal will be a strong reference for later artworks. Using cloth and papers as a foundation we will assemble pages of writings, stitches and weavings that record our surroundings. We will take notes in a literal and evocative way of our interactions with the place and people of Tuscany using a variety of techniques. Materials not brought by the instructor will be gathered spontaneously during the week from around Cortona as well as small excursions and field trips into the city and countryside. Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Sandy Webster Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Ribbon Art May 28 - June 4, 2011 (sessions daily) — During this workshop you will learn a wealth of Ribbonwork Flower Techniques and then use those skills to create some very special projects. See how small snips of ribbon can be converted into delightful poppies and sunflowers - yes the same ones that cover the fields in Tuscany - and then combine them with other ribbon flowers, blossoms and leaves into a Tuscan Flower Garden. You will also learn a few simple stitches in Silk Ribbon Embroidery which will be combined with ribbonwork flowers, beads and buttons to embellish small fabric prints with a decidedly Tuscan theme. Some of these prints will be made into Artist Trading Cards for you - a nice souvenir of each person's talents! Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Helen Gibb Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: From US$2849.00 per person Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Mixed Media Adventure in Tuscany June 4-11, 2011 (sessions daily) — Join Cathy Taylor, award winning mixed media artist and member of the National Collage Society and International Society of Experimental Artists, for an exploration into the limitless world of mixed media. Mixed Media Adventure offers enormous opportunity for creative expression...easy and non-intimidating for the beginner and expansive and challenging for the advanced artist. Topics include found paper collage, collage with mixed media, transfer techniques, found object collage, and monoprinting, along with other exciting techniques. A special segment will be presented on Cathy's award winning Anthology Series which was featured in Cloth Paper Scissors magazine. Visit website*				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Cathy Taylor Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Scrapbooks on the Go June 11-18, 2011 (sessions daily) — Combine your love of travel with this incredible opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind travel journal along the way. Our days will be spent in the Tuscany region, exploring, creating, keenly attuned to our surroundings and unique experiences. Whether you've created 50 custom books, or none at all, it doesn't matter: this workshop is for anyone who has an interest in documenting their travels. We'll be seeing the colors of the region, noticing the smells and tastes of incredible foods, enjoying the textures of ancient stone, observing the variety of plants, listening to the sounds that envelope us, experiencing Italy and documenting those things that make an impression on you along the way. Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Jan Bode Smiley Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Real Life Travel Journals June 25 - July 2, 2011 (sessions daily) — Join artist and journal keeper Gwen Diehn and create a collection of unique travel journals inspired by interacting with the environment while gleaning art supplies from Cortona and the countryside and villages of Tuscany. In this workshop you'll develop new skills that will allow you to produce lovely journals that celebrate the Tuscan countryside. Even if you've never made a sketch or a stamp or a book, you'll be amazed at the ease with which these journals seem to create themselves as a natural outgrowth of your time in Italy. Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Gwen Diehn Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: From US$2769.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing September 12-16, 2011 — Expand your creative limits, as you learn new and experimental ways of expressing yourself with water based acrylic paints and experimental techniques. Emphasis will be on acrylic layering and using paint as a transparent, translucent and opaque water medium. There will be continual demonstrations on how to achieve line, depth and texture in your work. Finishing techniques will be introduced and demonstrated. I want to inspire confidence and leave you fired up and excited to paint. My work has been featured in publications such as: Splash 8, The Society of Layerists in Multi Media, Creative Composition and Design, and most recently American Artists spring 08 issue. Visit website				Location: Door County, WI Instructor: Lana L. Grow Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Email: Karen Becker, Director of Programs Phone: 920-868-3455

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing October 17-21, 2011 — Expand your creative limits, as you learn new and experimental ways of expressing yourself with water based acrylic paints and experimental techniques. Emphasis will be on acrylic layering and using paint as a transparent, translucent and opaque water medium. There will be continual demonstrations on how to achieve line, depth and texture in your work. Finishing techniques will be introduced and demonstrated. I want to inspire confidence and leave you fired up and excited to paint. My work has been featured in publications such as: Splash 8, The Society of Layerists in Multi Media, Creative Composition and Design, and most recently American Artists spring 08 issue. Visit website				Location: Alexandria, VA Instructor: Lana L. Grow Sponsor: Potomac Watercolor Society VA Email: Marilyn Milici, Chairman Phone: 703-941-4575

			Creative Explorations in Watercolor November 7-11, 2011 (9:30am-4:00pm) — Unleash your creativity and use an improvisational approach to painting that capitalizes on the natural free-flowing characteristics of watercolor. Beginning with visualization and an abstract under-painting, Joan's inspirational demonstrations will show you how to let paint be your guide to creating vibrant, expressive watercolors. You will learn how to enrich your paintings with exciting color, creative texture and good design. Lectures, demonstrations, individual assistance and critiques make this a stimulating workshop. Your own floral and landscape photographs or sketches are suggestions for inspiration. You will have the choice of working in transparent watercolor or with a combination of watercolor, other watermedia and collage materials. Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Joan McKasson Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $295.00 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Texture-Color-Feeling November 12-15, 2011 (10 - 5 on first day, then 9 - 4 with a one hour lunch) — Jan Sitts' experience and enthusiasm create an atmosphere of fun and spontaneity inspiring new directions and discovery through innovative combinations of design and materials. Layering of textures create depth involving line, shape, color and tone in both abstract and representational subjects. During the course the class will explore the various supports such as canvas, illustration board and watercolor paper. Additionally we will be experimenting with specialized industrial supplies for textures. All of the paints used will be waterbased. Jan is an internationally recognized art instructor and juror, and recently published an art book, TEXTURECOLORFEELING. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Jan Sitts Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $450 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing December 12-16, 2011 — Expand your creative limits, as you learn new and experimental ways of expressing yourself with water based acrylic paints and experimental techniques. Emphasis will be on acrylic layering and using paint as a transparent, translucent and opaque water medium. There will be continual demonstrations on how to achieve line, depth and texture in your work. Finishing techniques will be introduced and demonstrated. I want to inspire confidence and leave you fired up and excited to paint. My work has been featured in publications such as: Splash 8, The Society of Layerists in Multi Media, Creative Composition and Design, and most recently American Artists spring 08 issue. Visit website				Location: San Diego, CA Instructor: Lana L. Grow Sponsor: San Diego Watercolor Society Email: Sharon Feingold Phone: 858-673-0708

			Delivered by Accident in Twilight: The Art of Collage September 15-22, 2012 — With Italy and all its rich history as our backdrop, environment and inspiration this workshop will focus on both collage techniques and the roots of creativity. Along with plenty of practical collage time, Nick will engage everyone in a variety of art discussions intended to provoke a better understanding of the nature of art and ways to circumnavigate creative block. In the second half of the workshop (after being bombarded with various projects in the first half) each person will be working on a single larger collage project. Everything from starting techniques through to the handling of paint over various built up layers will be addressed. Enrollment is limited to 17 students. Visit website				Location: Tuscany, Italy Instructor: Nick Bantock Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $2,800 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Guided Open Studio during the Day Ongoing - Every Monday (10:30am-2pm) — Do you have artists block? Stuck in the middle of a painting? Looking for encouragement, inspiration or help with technique. Your best solution is working with a small group of artists under the guidance of an experienced painter and teacher. Students pay the instructor. Visit website				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Kay Powell Sponsor: Binders Art Supplies and Frames Cost: $15 Email: Kristy Breneman Phone: 404-237-6331 x203

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