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			Creative Collage Workshop February 13, 2010 (10 AM - 2:30 PM) — Learn how to tear paper, how to choose the best adhesive, how to make your papers lie flat, how to create texture, how to design your collage & adjust colors, and how to let your creative inner child play. You’ll choose from my large collection of papers & embellishments. Whether you want to try a new medium, or experience your first art class, Creative Collage provides the perfect opportunity. Collage is suitable for all levels of art experience. You'll create your own beautiful collage, & learn to use your own special treasures in meaningful collages, without fear of ruining them. You'll enjoy creative flow in my wondrous, light-filled studio. Supplies included. Class limit, 5. Visit website				Location: Houston, TX Instructor: Ann Bell Sponsor: The Creativity Doctor Cost: $75 including supplies Email: Ann Bell Phone: 281-330-3827

			Abstract and Collage Workshop with Kay Powell February 13-14, 2010 (Sat. 10:30am-5pm and Sun. 11am-4:30pm) — Making a collage incorporates shape, texture, color and movement. Shapes can be made interesting by varying size, overlapping and using a geometric or organic design. You will learn many ways of designing your papers and using other materials to enhance your collages. No other medium will give you such a variety of exciting alternatives. Collage or layering is excellent for the beginner along with the experienced artists. Visit website				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Kay Powell Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: $120 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404-237-6331 ext 203

			Carrie Burns Brown Lecture & Demonstration February 21, 2010 (1:30-3:30pm) — Carrie Burns Brown, N.W.S., has studied art extensively and has painted, exhibited and conducted classes for forty years. She has taught at Springmaid Beach since 1985. Carrie's innovative ways have prompted inclusion of her work in publications; and she presently has a DVD, "Watermedia Collage". Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Carrie Burns Brown Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $25.00, or Free to Workshop participants Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Interpretations in Mixed Media February 22-25, 2010 — Exciting 4 days of working with visual images combining acrylic, watercolor, inks, rice papers, colored pencil and working with line, shapes and design. This is an exciting class and you will be surprised with how you will develop freedom in developing textures, exciting color and explore design. Classes are at Sea Oats Gallery, in St. George Island, FL. Four days: Monday, February 22 through Thursday, February 25, 2010. Visit website				Location: St. George Island, FL Instructor: Billie f. Mathis Sponsor: Sea Oats Gallery Email: Jean Collins Phone: 850-927-2303

			"What If" Watermedia Workshop with Mary Alice Braukman February 22-26, 2010 — Mary Alice's workshops are an adventure in risk-taking and pushing the medium as far as it will go. One goal is to explore new ideas in mixed water media and collage, and to show visual growth in your art through self expression. Whether working abstractly or representational each painter will be encouraged to find his or her unique, personal direction. We will explore layering of experimental mediums, photo transfers, and collage in depth, striving for results that go beyond obvious techniques and leave people wondering how you created such a gem. Everyone will benefit from the sharing of ideas and critiques. A painter's work is their journal. Visit website				Location: St. Petersburg, FL Instructor: Mary Alice Braukman Sponsor: The Arts Center Email: Sherri Lindquest Phone: 727-822-7872

			Color Emphasis/Acrylic/Collage Workshop with Carrie Burns Brown February 22-26, 2010 (9:30am-4:30pm) — This complete 5 day workshop is a must for all watercolor/acrylic collage artists. Work with nationally recognized artist Carrie Burns Brown to create your own masterpieces. Inspired by the forms, patterns, shapes, color and textures found in nature you will express your own creativity through collage. The first two days of the workshop will focus on color and design using fluid acrylic paint as a multi-layered, transparent opaque water medium which can be applied to canvas or paper. Emphasis will shift to collage and the interaction of collage with acrylic paint. There will be an introduction to collage transfers and collage techniques tailored to the development of the students. Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Carrie Burns Brown Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $550.00 not including materials Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			2D Open Studio with Instructor, 3 Sessions February 23 - March 9, 2010 (Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm) — Come to 3, 6 or 9 sessions and work independently on your 2D work – painting, drawing, and design in an energetic studio environment. This studio provides the time required to focus on developing your ideas, to work on portfolio pieces, or collaborate and interact with other artists about your work in progress. The instructor provides critical feedback on individuals' projects, and also offers advice on techniques and application of various materials participants are using. Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Peter Rampson Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $95 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Creating a Collage Journal February 27, 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 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Idea Generation and Creative Play March 1-29, 2010 (Mondays, 6:30-9 pm) — Play is fundamental to creativity. Explore a variety of mixed media techniques that integrate traditional and non-traditional methods. Idea generation techniques are practiced to increase spontaneity through experimenting with pen & ink, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, oils, and colored pencils. Group discussions investigate idea, intent, and how well an image communicates. Expect to learn, explore, and expand your methods. (Previous drawing experience required) Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Caleb Prochnow Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $175 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Building Sculptural Forms March 12-14, 2010 (10:00A - 4:00P) — This three-day workshop will focus on building three-dimensional structures using a variety of materials and joining techniques. Most materials can be found as close as your local food store or your trash bin! Create elegant forms and layered structures using joining techniques —taping, gluing, coiling, riveting and more - and mold-making techniques. Sculptural forms will be developed from a range of common materials such as sticks, recycled containers, cardboard, and fiber, to unusual materials like hog gut. Explore 3-D design using these options and combinations, and explore the use of surface pattern applications as well. Visit website				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: Diane Banks/ Harrisonburg, VA Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $350 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			2D Open Studio with Instructor, 3 Sessions March 16-30, 2010 (Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm) — Come to 3, 6 or 9 sessions and work independently on your 2D work – painting, drawing, and design in an energetic studio environment. This studio provides the time required to focus on developing your ideas, to work on portfolio pieces, or collaborate and interact with other artists about your work in progress. The instructor provides critical feedback on individuals' projects, and also offers advice on techniques and application of various materials participants are using. Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Peter Rampson Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $95 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Collage: It's Poetry on Paper! March 18, 2010 (10 am - 4 pm) — The medium of collage, traditional and contemporary, lends itself to a poetic interpretation. In this hands-on class we will work with color, shape and texture to create a personal body of work based on your subject and point of view. Exercises in composition and color theory will get you started as we explore the medium of collage. Meredith received her BFA from Parson's School of Design and has had solo exhibitions in New York, and in Telluride and Ridgway Colorado. She has exhibited in juried and invitational shows for many years. Please bring scissors and a glue stick. All other supplies will be supplied by the instructor. Visit website				Location: Ridgway, CO Instructor: Meredith Nemirov Sponsor: Weehawken Creative Arts Cost: $60 for non-members of WCA, $55 if paid by March 8th Email: Susan Opdahl Phone: (970) 318-0150

			Creative Exploration March 20-21, 2010 (9 AM-4 PM) — For artists who may be experiencing a creative block, or who want to explore further possibilities for painting or work in any media. In a supportive atmosphere on a beautiful island, with an experienced and thoughtful instructor, have the freedom to step out of the old, and begin to see something new! Delicious lunches and unlimited studio are included, some accommodations available. Visit website				Location: Quadra Island BC, Canada Instructor: Tracy Kobus Sponsor: Firesign Studio and B&B Cost: $225 CDN Email: Nanci Cook Phone: 250-285-3390, toll free 877-285-3390

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing March 29 - April 2, 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: Fernandina Beach, FL Instructor: Lana L. Grow Sponsor: Mikolean Morgan Longacre Email: Sandra Phone: (904) 415-3900

			Go Figure! March 29 - April 2, 2010 (10 - 5 on first day, then 9 - 4 with a one hour lunch) — Join the artist/author of The Artist's Muse and Painting from the Inside Out to explore the unlimited possibilities of painting the figure (both nude and clothed) in this mixed media workshop. Each day we will experiment with a different approach and a different technique. From gesture paintings in watercolor, layering in acrylics, using bold flat color, and melding collage with paint, the emphasis is on expressive paintings, while incorporating the wisdom of the past. Expect exercises in short spurts, half day, and full day poses. Although for the most part, we will use live models, we will spend one day on painting from photographs and one day working in the style of a modern painter. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Betsy Dillard Stroud Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $600 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Visual Sensations April 8-11, 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

			Book Arts: Embellished and Stitched with Helen Shafer Garcia April 8 - May 27, 2010 (Thursdays, 1-4pm) — Discover the art of book making using mixed media techniques. Have your art passion awakened as you learn mixed media techniques with acrylics and other mediums to create various embellished papers to bind into books. Paste papers, mark making, paper surface textures with embellishments and other exploratory techniques will be covered. Accordion fold, pamphlet stitch, and multiple signature Coptic stitch book structures will be explored. Alter an existing book with paint, found objects and ephemera. We'll also design sculptural book structures with hidden elements that will hold small booklets- a book within a book. Book content will also be explored and discussed. Limit 12 students. See website for supply list. Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Helen Shafer Garcia Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $145 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			"What If" Watermedia Workshop with Mary Alice Braukman April 11-16, 2010 — Mary Alice's workshops are an adventure in risk-taking and pushing the medium as far as it will go. One goal is to explore new ideas in mixed water media and collage, and to show visual growth in your art through self expression. Whether working abstractly or representational each painter will be encouraged to find his or her unique, personal direction. We will explore layering of experimental mediums, photo transfers, and collage in depth, striving for results that go beyond obvious techniques and leave people wondering how you created such a gem. Everyone will benefit from the sharing of ideas and critiques. A painter's work is their journal. Visit website				Location: Hendersonville, NC Instructor: Mary Alice Braukman Sponsor: Kanuga Watermedia Workshops Email: Will Rasmussen, Registrar Phone: 530-259-2100 (California time)

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing April 11-16, 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: Asheville, NC Instructor: Lana L. Grow Sponsor: Kanuga Watercolor Workshops Email: Robbie Laird Phone: 530-259-2100

			Bob Phinney & Catherine Gill Five Day Plein Air Intensive April 12-16, 2010 (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM) — This workshop is designed for plein aire landscape painters who have been overwhelmed by landscape. Catherine and Bob will introduce strategies to make the process simpler and more successful. Some instruction will be in the studio and some will occur at various locations in beautiful Fallbrook, CA. Learn to interpret the landscape on location. Bob will demonstrate how seeing shape and pattern in the landscape can help you synthesize your own unique approach to painting. Catherine will introduce the qualities of color and atmosphere that will enable you to paint successful, simple and exciting paintings on location. Catherine and Bob will demonstrate in watercolor, oil and mixed media watercolor and time for critique will be given. See website for materials list. Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Bob Phinney and Catherine Gill Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $675 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Visual Journaling in Tuscany April 21-28, 2010 (sessions daily) — The workshop is designed to open new paths to communicate experiences, and encourage self-expression through imagery. The vehicle by which each student records these experiences is what Nancy calls the "Visual Journal." A variety of themes, exercises and materials are introduced each day to encourage students to explore their intuitive natures. Students will work with sound, color, memory, poetry, and music in focused assignments and exercises that help to expand creative thinking - emphasizing process over product. Group discussions assist in formulating a direction, which may produce a variety of expressions in various media. Students will come away with a completed portfolio or visual journal full of ideas and information. Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Nancy R Wolfe Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: All-inclusive from US$2649.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Community Open Studios January 13 - April 28, 2010 (Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Wed Evenings open until 8:30pm) — Due to popular demand, we are expanding our Open Studio program for Winter 2010, now including Wednesday nights! Open Studios provide time exclusively for Peninsula School of Art Members to work in our well-appointed art studios, and to use specialized equipment you might not have at home. Create your finest works or just play, and have a fun and productive time in the studio with other people making art. You need to be competent with the equipment you plan to use, as there is no formal instruction provided. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Members: $15 per day or $75 per week Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			"What If" Watermedia Workshop with Mary Alice Braukman May 24-28, 2010 — Mary Alice's workshops are an adventure in risk-taking and pushing the medium as far as it will go. One goal is to explore new ideas in mixed water media and collage, and to show visual growth in your art through self expression. Whether working abstractly or representational each painter will be encouraged to find his or her unique, personal direction. We will explore layering of experimental mediums, photo transfers, and collage in depth, striving for results that go beyond obvious techniques and leave people wondering how you created such a gem. Everyone will benefit from the sharing of ideas and critiques. A painter's work is their journal. Visit website				Location: Greenville, NY Instructor: Mary Alice Braukman Sponsor: Hudson River Valley Art Workshops Email: Kim LaPolla, Director Phone: 518-966-5219

			Loosen Up! May 24-28, 2010 (10 - 5 on first day, then 9 - 4 with a one hour lunch) — Burridge's popular "Loosen Up" workshops nurture individual success and personal enrichment with a big emphasis on daily painting projects at your own pace. It is stress-free, but be warned - you could end up with too much enthusiasm for painting. Burridge's flagship workshop offers a variety of painting subjects for everyone. A highly energized painting workshop emphasizing loose and creative experimentation. Designed for professional painters stuck in a style as well as for novices who want to conquer their fear of painting. Bob's critiques are famous for "how to look at your own work" and "where do I go from here?" Students will take home pre-printed notes of useful and need-to-know information. Burridge's newest color wheel technique is also included. 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

			Textiles, Text & Treasures May 25 - June 1, 2010 (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

			Paper Headdresses & Heraldic Fashion May 29 - June 5, 2010 (sessions daily) — Cortona is a little-known haven of Etruscan tombs, medieval alleyways, Renaissance art, sweeping views and small-town ambience. The medieval-themed Archidado Joust Festival takes place between May and June. It's a week of costumed festivities and events that traces its origins back to the middle Ages. It will be a week long creative experience for all of us where we will embrace the heraldry, history and romance of this fabulous place. You will learn paper art techniques to make your own crowns and tiaras in Etruscan and Medieval style. You will learn how to design heraldic fashion pieces to wear. But there is more…a giveaway and even a surprise project waiting for you! Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Gabriela Delworth Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Mixed Media Adventure in Tuscany June 5-12, 2010 (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

			Mixed Media Collage & Watercolor June 11-13, 2010 (10 am-4 pm) — Susan Billings runs international art workshops, and paints in far flung locales, but always returns to Telluride to re-connect with the "vibrant arts community and environment that defines the Ah Haa School." This years workshop will guide participants through 3 days of artistic immersion, bringing multi media to life. Delight in the summer alpine experience provides the foundation for this class. Watercolor, pastel, collage, printmaking, drawing, and journaling are the core of our daily experience. Uniting this mountain landscape with the synergy of the engaged group will be our pathway to expanded creativity. This workshop is open to students of all levels and ages. Workshop size is limited to ensure that every participant has ample one-on-one instruction. Visit website				Location: Telluride, CO Instructor: Susie Billings Cost: $375 for 3 day workshop Email: Laura Acker Phone: (970) 728-3886

			Collage Unleashed June 12-19, 2010 (sessions daily) — 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: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Experimental Watermedia and Collage June 14 - 18, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm Mon- Thur, 9 am - 3 pm on Fri) — Discover eight different innovative ways to begin an abstract painting the first two days of this exciting experimental workshop. Spend the next three days concentrating on finishing the paintings abstractly or semi-realistically with compositional design solutions, developing your own personal symbolism and creating unity! Karen will guide you daily with informative demonstrations and individual and/or group critiques. She has been teaching art and design for over forty years and has won major awards in AWS and other shows. Karen’s work is collected privately and corporately, in the USA, Europe and South America. Visit website				Location: Bend, OR Instructor: Karen Rosasco Sponsor: Art in the Mountains Cost: $595 Email: Tracy Culbertson Phone: (503) 930-4572

			Scrapbooks on the Go June 19-26, 2010 (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

			Mixed Media and Collage Adventure July 5 - 9, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm Mon- Thur, 9 am - 3 pm on Fri) — Loosen up, have fun, and learn lots! Join Cathy for an exploration into the limitless world of mixed media. She will offer enormous opportunity for creative expression ... designed to allow each person to find their own artistic voice. Topics include found paper collage, collage with mixed media, photo and image transfer techniques, innovative techniques with watercolors and acrylics, monoprinting, and other exciting adventures. Expect a lively, fun filled workshop from an award winning mixed media artist. Cathy is a member of the National Collage Society, NWS and International Society of Experimental Artists. Visit website				Location: Bend, OR Instructor: Cathy Taylor Sponsor: Art in the Mountains Cost: $595 Email: Tracy Culbertson Phone: (503) 930-4572

			Abstract Painting/Mixed Media: A Fearless Approach August 16 - 20, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm Mon- Thur, 9 am - 3 pm on Fri) — Need a liberating experience? Explore your inner-voice and learn to express your feelings, experiences, and personal vision through abstract expression. During Eydi’s concentrated workshop, you will use intuition, fearless painting techniques and personal mark-making, with emphasis on the principles and elements of design. Through progressive techniques, you’ll learn about color theory, texture, composition, and self-expression. The root of this class is the notion of experimentation. Bring a desire to explore your originality. Eydi is often featured in art books and magazines. She is a signature member of the NWS, NCS, and more. Visit website				Location: Bend, OR Instructor: Eydi Lampasona Sponsor: Art in the Mountains Cost: $595 Email: Tracy Culbertson Phone: (503) 930-4572

			The Artist's Book, Vessel for Word and Image August 21-28, 2010 (sessions daily) — The artist's book combines words and images in a structure that reinforces the ideas it contains. Inspired by our experiences in Italy, we will make books that can be a repository for our week together in Cortona. We will begin by talking about travel journals, documenting your experiences on this trip. Some simple binding structures and page design considerations will lead us to work on an artist's book. Your images may include drawing, painting or collage techniques. We will then integrate our imagery with handwritten text, and design a book structure that further develops the ideas. Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Annie Cicale Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing August 23-27, 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: White Bear, MN Instructor: Lana L. Grow Sponsor: White Bear Center for the Arts Email: Danielle Cezanne Phone: 651-407-0597

			Working with Open Acrylics and Collage August 23 - September 3, 2010 — Mary Alice's workshops are an adventure in risk-taking and pushing the medium as far as it will go. One goal is to explore new ideas in mixed water media and collage, and to show visual growth in your art through self expression. Whether working abstractly or representational each painter will be encouraged to find his or her unique, personal direction. We will explore layering of experimental mediums, photo transfers, and collage in depth, striving for results that go beyond obvious techniques and leave people wondering how you created such a gem. Everyone will benefit from the sharing of ideas and critiques. A painter's work is their journal. Visit website				Location: St. Petersburg, FL Instructor: Mary Alice Braukman Sponsor: Central Art Supply Company Workshops Contact: Pat Jennings Phone: 727-898-8300

			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

			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

			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

			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

			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

			Visual Sensations 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

			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

			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 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			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

			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

			Guided Open Studio at Night Every Monday (6:30-8:30pm) — 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

			Artista En Cera Encaustic Painting for Women Monthly — En Cera encaustic painting is an introduction to the revived process of painting with molten wax. Students will produce several paintings while learning both traditional methods and a variety of modern techniques including brush application, pouring, and collage. The history of encaustics, the nature of the medium, supports and substrates, how to make encaustic paints, and use of various tools is included. Instructor William Harsh, California painter and art instructor of nearly two decades, shares his wealth of knowledge and technique. As a talented and experienced painter, Bill will inspire experimentation and creativity. Artista Creative Safaris for Women are hands-on art workshops which include art instruction, lodging, dining, yoga, and other activities in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Visit website				Location: Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA Instructor: William Harsh Sponsor: Artista Creative Safaris For Women Email: Guest Services Phone: 831-625-5748

			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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