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			Visual Magic with Mixed Media Workshop November 28, 2009 (10 AM - 2:30 PM) — Did you know that the best art comes from creative play? You'll be surprised at what you can do…whether you are an experienced painter or a beginner. You'll have so much fun. The inspiring music, glorious lighting, unrestrained creativity and abundant supplies & tools will feed your creative soul. And you'll leave with a bag of new tricks for your creative play. In this workshop you'll learn to mix acrylics with oil pastels, colored pencils, collage, stencils and printing. You'll use combinations of materials you've never dared before. All are fast-drying, non-toxic & odor free. Enjoy the day painting in artist Ann Bell's well-lighted studio. All supplies provided. Small class. Lots of personal attention. Website: http://www.annbell.net/MixedMediaClass.htm				Location: Houston, TX Instructor: Ann Bell Cost: $85 including supplies Email: Ann Bell Phone: 281-330-3827

			Warm and Cool Light, Warm and Cool Colors November 30 - December 4, 2009 (9 AM - 4 PM) — This workshop will use still life as a means to study light, an artist's greatest gift. In the first three days of class students will paint from "warm" studio light on larger canvases, with emphasis on composition, drawing, and value. The last two days, students will have the opportunity to paint from "cool" north daylight, indoors. The set ups will be for smaller canvases and quicker studies. The purpose is to understand the difference between the two different temperatures of light and the effect it has on color relationships. Students of all levels will find these studies valuable no matter what subject matter they may ultimately wish to pursue. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33373332/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Susan Diehl Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $635.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			The Value of Color December 1-3, 2009 (9 AM - 4 PM) — The focus of this workshop will be comprehension in the use of color in your paintings. You will learn how an artist analyzes the color of objects, and the importance of using complements. Students will learn the discipline of mixing colors using a limited palette by understanding how color works. We will orchestrate a painting by exploring different palettes, and mix those shadow colors we all struggle with. Students will learn the importance of mixing their colors instead of running out to buy them. Although you will learn to mix and see color and its effects, this class will not be about endless color charts. You will learn how to bring a photo to life, and more importantly you will be learning values and discerning temperature, while keeping your paintings in harmony. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33373335/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Phil Beck Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $380.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Creating Mood & Depth in Watercolor December 5 & 6, 2009 (9 am - 4 pm) — Don't miss the chance to study with the Plein Air-Easton! 2009 Grand Prize winner. This workshop breaks down the watercolor painting process to mastering fundamentals i.e. drawing, washes, mark-making various techniques, seeing simple shapes, and composition. Materials, brushes, tips for studio and plein air painting, and framing all discussed. Frequent demos and lots of hands on painting with individual critiques. Limit 20 students. Website: http://www.southstreetartgallery.com/workshopschedule.html				Location: Easton, MD Instructor: Stewart White Sponsor: South Street Art Gallery Cost: $195 Email: Diane or Gail Phone: 410-770-8350

			Children's Holiday Workshop Ages 5-10 December 6, 2009 (12-4:30pm) — Have your children join us for a special Sunday of creativity and fun during the holiday season! The children will be introduced to a variety of the Master's of art history such as Renoir, Matisse and Mary Cassatt. Using the principles of color design, composition, positive and negative space, they will successfully design their very own Masterpiece for the holidays! A great gift to keep or give away made by your own child! They will meet new friends, have great fun and learn new skills- what a great way to spend the day! Parents entrust the children to us for an art class while spending some time perhaps getting caught up on holiday shopping! Website: http://www.bindersart.com/upcoming-workshops-and-classes.html				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Rebecca Nagel Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: $95 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404-237-6331 ext 203

			Landscape Painting in Oil December 7-10, 2009 (9 AM - 4 PM) — This class will focus on painting the landscape from direct observation. Students will begin indoors with a quick introduction to the supplies needed for working in plein aire, followed by a discussion on the fundamentals of painting. Smith will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of photo references and the importance of spending time in the studio. In the field, special emphasis will be placed on how to select a motif and organize and simplify the overwhelming amount of information in the landscape. Students will focus on the basics of drawing, value, design and color and learn to see in terms of mass and form rather than detail and line. This information will be reinforced with daily demonstrations and individual critiques. Portable easel and transportation required. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33373337/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Matt Smith Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $610.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Making Waves Painting Workshop December 12-13, 2009 (10:00 - 5:00) — At this workshop you will learn how to understand wave action and gain the knowledge and confidence to tackle this type of subject. No more guess work when standing in front of the ever moving ocean! Website: http://www.davidlussiergallery.com				Location: Woodstock, CT Instructor: David Lussier Sponsor: David Lussier Workshops Cost: $225 Email: Pamela Simpson Lussier Phone: 860-928-7121

			Children's Holiday Workshop Ages 5-7 December 19, 2009 (10:30am-3:30pm) — Have your children join us for a fabulous workshop engaging your child's creativity while enhancing their art skills. Your children will be introduced to art concepts such as value, proportion, contrasting colors and integrating these skills in creating their very own watercolor and oil pastel masterpiece. They will come away with one beautiful watercolor and oil pastel masterpiece to give to one of their favorite people for the holidays or to keep for their wall. It's a class to learn from, create in and meet new friends! Sign up now as spaces are limited! Please remember to bring a sack lunch. Website: http://www.bindersart.com/upcoming-workshops-and-classes.html				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Rebecca Nagel Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: $95 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404-237-6331 ext 203

			Children's Holiday Workshop Ages 8-11 December 20, 2009 (11:30am-5pm) — The drawing and painting workshop for the holiday's fun is here for ages 8-11! We will meet the Master's of Art History as though they were there with us. This is an opportunity to explore and nurture their creativity using a variety of mediums while completing a masterpiece for the holidays. Observing, studying and then create a painting which reflects what we have learned. If your child has attended a previous holiday workshop with the Instructor this will compliment what they have learned! Website: http://www.bindersart.com/upcoming-workshops-and-classes.html				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Rebecca Nagel Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: $95 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404-237-6331 ext 203

			Calligraphy 2 with Anne Elser January 4 - February 8, 2010 (Mondays, 6-8:30pm) — There's good news for those of you who have already taken a Copperplate or Italic class from Anne and feel stuck - staring down that blank stack of envelopes with no idea how to tackle all that space. Introducing Calligraphy 2, an advanced calligraphy class designed for those who already know the fundamentals of any calligraphic face and are ready for the challenge of applying the words to the page. Whether you are addressing envelopes, laying out a certificate, document or quote of any size, this class will help you understand the concept of hierarchy on a page, drama, stable compositions and balance of elements. You will also be encouraged to take the plunge into the world of flourishing! Website: http://www.bindersart.com/upcoming-workshops-and-classes.html				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Anne Elser Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: $140 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404-237-6331 ext 203

			Collage January 4-7, 2010 (9:30am - 4:30pm, lunch break 12-1pm) — This workshop will challenge individuals with an in depth experience in collage making. Lectures, demonstrations and hands-on experiences will provide workshop participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to select, format and create collage materials reflecting personal expression. The arrangement of line, shape, color, texture, value and spatial relationships will be the workshop focus. Those who are design-oriented and wish to gain a deeper understanding of pure form will be particularly rewarded. Beginning collage makers, as well as seasoned artists, will be equally comfortable and challenged in this workshop. The instructor will work with individuals at their own level of development and encourage everyone in attendance to explore personal thinking styles that will enable each participant to reach their full potential. Website: http://mysticmountainart.com				Location: Verona, NY Instructor: Jim Ridlon Sponsor: Mystic Mountain Art, Inc. Cost: $799 Email: Mystic Mountain Art Phone: 315.662.7346

			Painting-Design and Technique with Charles Y. Walls January 5 - February 9, 2010 (Tuesdays, 1-4pm or 6-8:30pm) — Open to all levels, this on-going, challenging course will expose you to principles of design and visual language. Primarily an oil painting class, the goal is to equip you with the skills necessary to fulfill your own artistic vision. This class is taught with the individual artist in mind, teaching principles of the visual language without smothering artistic vision. In a progressive and comprehensive manner, you will be trained to look, to see, to think in a sensitive way to equip you to make your art completely their own. True artistic freedom comes when you have developed the skills to convey, on a two-dimensional surface, what your vision and taste has led you to paint. Website: http://www.bindersart.com/upcoming-workshops-and-classes.html				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Charles Y. Walls Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: $140 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404-237-6331 ext 203

			Bookmaking with Anne Elser January 5 - February 9, 2010 (Tuesdays, 6-8:30pm) — We will be making books and boxes in this class with a variety of materials and techniques. The objective here is to give you a fundamental understanding of how books are made - a backbone of knowledge so you can create your own books and journals. There will be an emphasis on neatness and craft and most of all fun. Making books is a very rewarding experience. They make wonderful gifts, sketchbooks for yourself and journals, photo albums, etc. The only skills required are a love of paper, attention to detail, patience and again - a need to have fun! Website: http://www.bindersart.com/upcoming-workshops-and-classes.html				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Anne Elser Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: $140 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404-237-6331 ext 203

			Copperplate Calligraphy with Anne Elser January 6 - February 10, 2010 (Wednesdays, 6-8:30pm) — Are you fascinated with how beautiful calligraphy looks and want to try it yourself? This is an introductory look at Copperplate, an elegant and elastic hand frequently used for formal invitations, documents and bridal events. After we learn each upper and lower case character, we'll spend the last two classes learning layout techniques for envelope addressing, a bit of flourishing and color experimentation. Calligraphy is less about pretty handwriting, but more about drawing each and every letter. It's about establishing a pace and rhythmic motion as you write - giving you a consistency of shapes, letters, and spaces in between words and lines. It is highly relaxing and meditative. Like yoga for your hands! Website: http://www.bindersart.com/upcoming-workshops-and-classes.html				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Anne Elser Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: $140 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404-237-6331 ext 203

			Italic Calligraphy with Anne Elser January 7 - February 11, 2010 (Thursdays, 6-8:30pm) — The Italic calligraphic face is one of the most widely used and versatile alphabets around. It is highly legible and can be transformed (dressed up or down) with ease. A wonderful face to learn for the beginning calligrapher yet versatile enough to experiment with for the advanced. We will spend 6 weeks learning the Italic face. Students will be given handouts and guide sheets. We will also address spacing and layout for addressing envelopes. Calligraphy is less about pretty handwriting, but more about drawing each and every letter. It’s about establishing a pacing and rhythmic motion as you write - giving you a consistency of shapes and letters, and spaces in between words and lines. Website: http://www.bindersart.com/upcoming-workshops-and-classes.html				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Anne Elser Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: $140 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404-237-6331 ext 203

			The Really Useful Drawing Class January 11 - March 1, 2010 (Mondays, 6:30-9:30 PM) — All fine representational paintings have one thing in common; they are drawn well! This drawing class will give you techniques and insights to help you draw better. You will learn how to see errors instantly and become more attuned to what your eyes are "saying" to you. If you need a better grasp on the key principles of shape, proportion, value, perspective and design, this class is for you. Your line work will become expressive and your drawings more exciting as the instructor leads you through exercises and demonstrations. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383435/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Bill Lundquist Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $360.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Principles of Painting January 11-15, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — This workshop is an intense five days of inspiration, hard work and productive learning. The main principles Moore covers are design, color, composition, and edges. Beginning with slide lectures in the morning, he isolates each element with the help of computer technology and focuses on a different principle each day. Lectures are followed by painting exercises and/or demonstrations of the principles being taught. Students are encouraged to apply lessons to subject matter of their choice, whether landscapes, still life, or figure. Exercises are geared toward learning the principles, not toward producing a finished painting. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33373436/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Robert Moore Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $635.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Painting with Bravura in Acrylics: Color, Composition, and Creativity January 11-15, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — Explore the magic of acrylics while painting a variety of subject matter using a variety of different techniques. Beginning transparently on paper, we'll work our way up to painting opaquely on canvas. As we journey, we'll have adventurous discoveries with intriguing textures, creating personal symbols, and exploring color harmonies. We'll layer transparent washes for subtlety, and we'll use saturated flat color for drama. We'll experiment one day with painting on colored gesso for unexpected and surprising results. Spontaneous starts with realistic finishes will enhance your understanding of the versatility of acrylics. There will be demonstrations, personal attention, and class critiques. Please bring one painting that represents your current style and subject matter. Participants must have some experience with painting and drawing before taking this workshop. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33373433/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Betsy Dillard Stroud Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $585.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			How to Plan a Painting: A Design Boot Camp January 13 - March 3, 2010 (Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 PM) — Robert Henri said "a good painting is a remarkable feat of organization". Get ready to explore the first and foremost demand of picture making - good design. Composition is not being able to fit your subject matter on the canvas. Good composition is creating a beautiful and dynamic visual statement through the adaptation of an intentional plan - a coordination of parts to produce a harmonious whole. Intent and purpose trumps all particulars in the planning of a painting. The artist will go on an exploration of all the elements of picture making: proportion, dominance, subordination, movement, creating emphasis, and space. We will exploit the elements of art: value, line, texture, shape and color in our search for a unity of effect. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383437/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Susan and Doug Diehl Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $360.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Absolute Beginners January 16, 17 & 30, 31, 2010 (10:30 am - 3:30 pm) — This two-weekend workshop with award winning artist Gil Dellinger is designed to teach the fundamentals of painting. Using arcylics, you will learn set-up and use of materials, how materials work, paint mixing, explore tints and shades, and the fundamentals of design. Don't miss out on this very popular workshop! Limited to 12 students. Website: http://www.KnowltonGallery.com				Location: Lodi, CA Instructor: Gil Dellinger Sponsor: Knowlton Gallery Cost: $350.00 Email: Robin Knowlton Phone: 209-368-5123

			Exquisite Corpse January 16 - February 6, 2010 (Saturdays, 9am - 1pm) — Exquisite Corpse: n. a method by which a collection of words or images is collectively assembled; each collaborator adding to a composition in sequence. Beginning with examples from Art History, this class explores imagination and drawing in progressive stages of completion based on the original "Le cadavre exquis boira le vin nouveau" ("the exquisite corpse will drink the young wine") - a c.1925 Surrealist drawing. The class also teaches a variety of drawing and compositional techniques while emphasizing risk taking and play in the creative process. Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Brian Haverlock Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $155; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Surface Design Fine Art Fibers with Celia Buchanan January 16-17, 2010 (11:30am-5:30pm) — Explore the diverse and fascinating world of Fine Art Fabric through a study of fabric patterning techniques. Students will be able to expand and diversify their skills and talent through this introduction to Fiber Art. Using dyes and paints the workshop will cover techniques such as Silk Painting, Shibori, Indigo Dyeing and Screen Printing onto fabric. It will concentrate on the Fine Art applications of these techniques and culminate in the students holding a broad understanding of this rich and complex medium. Website: http://www.bindersart.com/upcoming-workshops-and-classes.html				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Celia Buchanan Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: $245 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404-237-6331 ext 203

			Oil Painting January 18-22, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — In this workshop the student will have the chance to work either from the model in a vignette, or from still life set-up. Nancy will begin the week with a figure demo on Monday morning, and then do a still life demo on Wednesday morning. Known for her beautiful set ups, there will be plenty to choose from throughout the week in both genres. Through these inspiring subjects the lessons of composition, form, value, edges, paint quality, subtlety, and personal interpretation will be ongoing topics. Demonstrations, discussions, personal instruction and fun are also very important aspects of the class. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33373439/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Nancy Chaboun Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $635.00 plus Model Fee: $35.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			#SCH-1001: Color Theory, Design & Composition January 20-24, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm) — Designed to fully immerse the student into the study of oil painting, this week will make you fluent in the language/tools/techniques of the traditional, academic painter. It begins with a thorough exploration of color, value and temperature of a basic, full-spectrum palette. In-class exercises and homework will provide invaluable personal reference materials for the remainder of the student's painting career. Study the differences in traditional, old master and Impressionist color usage, tonalist vs. colorist, transparent and opaque color theories, ebauche, drybrush, impasto, glazing, scumbling, alla prima and studio technique, and much more. The elements of composition and design are demonstrated in the three major areas of subject matter: still life, landscape, and portraits. Website: http://lilipubs.com/				Location: La Porte (Houston), TX Instructor: Johnnie Liliedahl Sponsor: Liliedahl Fine Art Studio Cost: $450 Email: Johnnie Liliedahl Phone: 281-867-0324 or (toll free) 877-867-0324

			Painting Portraits in Pastels with Chin-Cheng Hung January 23-24, 2010 (10:30am-5:30pm) — This workshop is designed to investigate and explore the limited colors and their transparent and opaque uses as related to portraiture. Some basic principles of composition are covered, as well as the setting of lighting source and posing model. Website: http://www.bindersart.com/upcoming-workshops-and-classes.html				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Chin-Cheng Hung Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: $300 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404-237-6331 ext 203

			Painting (ages 12-18) January 23 - February 20, 2010 (Saturdays, 1-4 pm) — Young artists work on their own personal style and expression through learning color mixing and exploring a variety of painting techniques. The instructor assists students who want to produce work for a college admission portfolio. Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Jeffery Cornwell Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $175; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Drawing (ages 15-18) January 23 - February 20, 2010 (Saturdays, 9am-Noon) — Explore ideas and learn how to give them strength. Find success through understanding composition, modeling form and learning how to work with various drawing tools. The instructor assists any students who want to produce work for a college admission portfolio. (Recommended complementary course: Portfolio Preparation) Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Jeffery Cornwell Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $175; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Aqua Media/ Acrylic and Collage: Experimental and Energizing January 24-29, 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. Website: http://www.lanagrow.com/				Location: Madeira Beach, FL Instructor: Lana L. Grow Email: Susan Hess

			A Brush with Surf and Sun January 24-30, 2010 (9am-9pm) — This plein air workshop, St. Petersburg, FL, is instructed by award-winning artist Karen Halpern, noted Michigan artist, prior Art Instructor at Indiana State University, recognized for workshops across the U.S., who provides tools and techniques that enhance your paintings from the first day. A masterful teacher, she stacks her workshops with invaluable tools for "success", sending students home with a wealth of information and enhanced skills. Halpern, focuses on color, composition, techniques, and the art elements, working to develop your "individual style". Creating a supportive, relaxed environment, laced with humor and personalized guidance, she'll enrich your experience with slide presentations, demonstration, critiques, and studio sessions. Join this Painters' Holiday! Website: http://www.karenhalpern.net				Location: St. Petersburg/Treasure Island FL, FL Instructor: Karen Halpern Sponsor: Art Interior Systems, LLC Cost: Workshop fee:$667 Rm:$110 per nite single, $55 double Email: Karen Halpern Phone: 248-851-8215

			Learning to Paint What You See January 25-29, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — This week of intensive study is aimed at helping the artist to see first then learn to translate the subject into the medium of paint. Seeing the end, knowing what you are after and how, will determine the way you travel there. Making a clear statement and defining your intentions comes from a solid foundation of the basic vocabulary of painting. How the principles of light work to create value and color relationships, edges, gradations and three-dimensional forms are some areas of study where we will work hard. Once the artist has a grasp of the foundational aspects of painting, they will find a freedom that allows for a clear communication and an open path to creating. Oil Painting (acrylic accepted). Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33373530/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Dan Robinson Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $535.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Drawing Fundamentals (Undraped and draped models) January 25 - April 5, 2010; no class March 8 (Mondays, 6:30-9pm) — This is a course for beginning students as well as artists needing a refresher. It covers the concepts, processes, and techniques of observational drawing with emphasis on measuring, space, line, shape, form, gesture, value, and composition. Pencil, charcoal, and ink are some of the media explored for rendering subjects that include still life, landscape and the figure. Progress is evaluated in group and individual critiques. Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Peter Rampson Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $295; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Watercolor Energies and Composition January 25-29, 2010 — Frank Webb is one of the nation's premier watercolor teachers and brings enthusiasm and energy to his classes, making painting an exhilarating enterprise. "My work proceeds from on-the-spot graphite drawings made from a lifetime of travels. Each drawing is edited, fused with design principles, and used as the model. With large flat brushes and plenty of water I approach the paper in a slam-bang initial wash, and end with the caress of a butterfly wing." Website: http://www.artshow.com/webb				Location: Boise, ID Instructor: Frank Webb Sponsor: Art Breakthroughs Email: Anne Sorenson Phone: 208-870-2570

			Painting the Colors of St Lucia January 27 - February 3, 2010 (sessions daily) — Put life into your landscapes. Students will use the 'alla prima' method to capture and interpret a moment in time. You will learn the importance of observation (rather than use formulas and recipes) to paint what you actually see. Through instruction, demonstration, and critique, this workshop explores composition and design, value and color harmony, and brushwork and edges. Any medium is welcome! Demonstrations will be directed at oil painters, but concepts and principles will apply to all media. Whether you are a novice just learning to mix color, or a professional needing advanced problem solving, Lori's individualized instruction will address needs at your level and push you to the next step in your personal development. Website: http://www.toscanaamericana.com/lputnamstlucia.html				Location: Vieux Fort, St Lucia Instructor: Lori Putnam Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: From US$2049.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Figure Painting (Undraped and draped models) January 27 - March 31, 2010 (Wednesdays, 6:45-9:15pm) — Explore a variety of approaches to painting the human figure. Emphasis is placed on developing compositional skills as well as recording color, light and proportional relationships with sensitivity. Students work in oil or acrylic from draped and undraped models in poses of varying lengths. Beginning and experienced painters are welcome. (Previous drawing experience required). Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Jeff Schwartz Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $295; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Sculpture and New Artistic Practice January 28 - March 4, 2010 (Thursdays, 6:30-8 pm) — A peek into the diverse world of contemporary art, this class explores sculpture and the use of new artistic practice. Through lectures along with slide talks about artist's work, students gain familiarity with subjects ranging from Contemporary Sculpture, Public Sculpture, Installation, and Social Art to Environmental Art. There is emphasis on discovering the origins of these contemporary movements and the significance of artists such as Matthew Barney, James Turrel, Walter de Maria, Christo, Harrel Fletcher, Jenny Holtzer and many more. Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Vanessa Mayoraz Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $95; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Digital Design January 30 - April 3, 2010 (Saturdays, 9am-Noon) — Learn the process and art of combining text and graphics to communicate an effective message through logos, graphics, brochures, newsletters, posters, signs and other types of visual communication. Students learn about design, typography, composition, digital paint, and illustration techniques. Emphasis is placed on the process of creative problem solving, development of ideas, the integration of image and message and the understanding of creating meaningful dialog through design. (Prerequisite: Basic Macintosh computer skills required; see Introduction to the Macintosh Computer, January 23rd. Some Photoshop or Illustrator experience is helpful.) Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Marcia Johnson Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $445; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Portfolio Preparation (ages 15 through adult) January 30 - February 27, 2010 (Saturdays, 9:30am-Noon) — This course helps enhance the quality of work in your portfolio. It is especially geared for those preparing to apply to college for an undergraduate or graduate art or design program. The instructor is experienced in teaching across disciplines including drawing, 2D and 3D design, and he also has experience as a college admissions officer. Students are guided on self-directed projects in which they explore their personal expression and develop concepts through their own choices of media, all while further developing a portfolio. Critiques give students insight into their work and the way it is presented. Students should bring their portfolios or examples of work to the first class session. Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Peter Rampson Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $155; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Illustration and Design (ages 12-18) January 30 - February 27, 2010 (Saturdays, 9am-Noon) — Design is everywhere! Illustrate what's in your imagination, and make your work visually grab the viewer. Create your own logos, tattoo designs, CD/DVD covers, and more. Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Michael White Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $175; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Discovering Creativity (Ages 5-10) January 30 - February 27, 2010 (Saturdays, 9:30am-Noon) — Young artists have fun exploring formal art elements while building skills in drawing, painting, and mixed media. Lessons combine two-dimensional art media and techniques with art history and self-expression. Open-ended projects provide practice and experience with a variety of art media and styles. Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Patrice Kennedy Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $65 each session; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Abstract Art: Beyond Reality January 30 - February 27, 2010 (Saturdays, 1-4 pm) — Focusing on creativity, self expression and composition, this course provides a blend of skillful techniques, processes, and familiarization with design fundamentals for abstraction. This course inspires and enables you to interpret a concept. Learn to channel feelings and ideas to create more meaningful, evocative, paintings through a series of exercises that lead to improved artistic abilities and a freer style. Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Marcia Johnson Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $155; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			3-D Design January 31 - April 11, 2010; no class on April 4 (Sundays, 9am-Noon) — This class uses the basic principles of Modernist Sculpture. Each project is a prelude to traditional sculpture processes and building maquettes, such as planar cardboard constructions to be translated into steel public works such as Alexander Calder and Richard Serra. Students explore several mediums to learn the elements of 3D Design. Learning hands-on processes with wire, clay, cardboard and plaster help you understand visual and structural relationships defined by additive and subtractive methods: modeling, carving and fabricated construction. The visual dialogue between form and space is addressed by focusing on line, plane and volume to construct exciting forms. Each project is an opportunity to concentrate on design, process and form with your self-directed interpretation of projects. Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Joni Younkins-Herzog Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $275; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Design Fundamentals I January 31 - February 21, 2010 (Sundays, 1-4:30pm) — This hands-on course looks at the basic design elements of line, shape and composition, using them to better understand how to create design solutions for a given visual problem. Participants explore how form and content, the two main distinguishing fundamentals in art and design, can be combined to create images that convey ideas without using words. Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Jeff Schwartz Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $185; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			The Mystery of Winter in Watercolor February 1-3, 2010 (9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m) — Come and visit Brasstown Valley Resort in the splendor of winter in the mountains of north Georgia. This workshop will be 3 days of working with nature and all the design principles of a master designer. Weather permitting, we may hold a half day outing. Billie Mathis, a master watercolorist, award-winning exhibitor, popular instructor and signature member of the Georgia Watercolor Society will take you through the necessary steps to becoming the best artist you can be. She will combine everything she has learned over her forty years of growth, teaching and exhibiting. Her workshops include design, application, intuitive & creative expressions, color mixing and many more tips. There will be two demonstrations and a critique each day. Billie's classes are filled with enthusiasm, the joy of painting, and learning to put down what you feel and see. Class limited to 27. Website: http://www.artshow.com/mathis				Location: Young Harris, GA Instructor: Billie f. Mathis Sponsor: Brasstown Valley Resort Cost: $240 Email: Billie f. Mathis Phone: 770-720-4780

			Painting in Oil – Exploring Color and Composition February 2 - April 6, 2010 (Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm) — Develop your oil painting skills. This class includes discussion of materials and tools, review of basic color theory as it relates to light and color mixing, organizing a palette, and using value as the foundation for color and composition. Various approaches to painting are discussed. Basic drawing concepts, thumbnails and “blocking in” are reviewed as fundamental to the painting process. (Previous drawing or painting experience required) Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Carl Johnson Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $295; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			2D Open Studio with Instructor, 3 Sessions February 2-16, 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. Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Peter Rampson Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $95; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			2D Open Studio with Instructor, 9 Sessions February 2 - March 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. Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Peter Rampson Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $265; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Drawing (ages 11-14) February 6 - March 6, 2010 (Saturdays, 9am-Noon) — Learn drawing techniques and understand how to really draw what you see. Make exciting compositions and build your own dynamic visual vocabulary. This studio helps you draw out and highlight your personal expression. Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Steven Strenk Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $175; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Painting en Plein Air in Key West February 6-13, 2010 (sessions daily) — Your instructor will be Dino Massaroni, an accomplished and award winning landscape and portrait artist. He has conducted and taught painting workshops for over twenty-five years. His work is in private and corporate collections in the United States, Switzerland, and Italy. Alla Prima is Italian meaning, "at the first attempt." You'll learn to achieve successful results and capture the fleeting effects of light quickly and assuredly as Massaroni reveals the secrets of this time-tested method. Through demonstrations and individual instruction, Massaroni will guide participants through a process designed to help obtain greater confidence and pleasure from painting outdoors while improving artistic vision and skill. Website: http://www.toscanaamericana.com/massaronikeywest.html				Location: Key West, FL Instructor: Dino Massaroni Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: From US$2299.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Local Tone, Light and Shadow February 8-12, 2010 (9 AM - 4 PM) — This workshop is designed to explain the fundamental reasons for a painting's success. The workshop will combine extensive lectures, slide presentations, and demonstrations with shorter studio sessions. Students will begin to learn and understand vital concepts and philosophies of painting, and then begin to put this knowledge into practice, which they can continue at home. Concepts covered will include local tone, light and shadow, and dark light pattern. There will be individual instruction, and exercises that will give you first-hand experience of the terms discussed. This class is for all students, no matter what style or subject they work with. Students will work from life, including still life, figure, and landscape subjects. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33373630/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Kevin Weckbach Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $585.00 plus Model Fee: $35.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			The Renaissance in Europe 1300 to 1700 February 10 - April 14, 2010 (Wednesdays, 9:30-11am) — The Renaissance began quite suddenly about 1300 with the work of Giotto, who broke with his Byzantine masters to devote himself to the concerns of man rather than the concerns of God. Giotto was a Florentine, and for several generations the Renaissance thrived in that city with Masaccio, Leonardo, and Botticelli, and then shifted to Rome, where Caravaggio, Raphael, and Michelangelo found the environment tumultuous but motivational. Later and brilliantly, the Netherlands developed great wealth triggering a Renaissance of its own, with a radical shift from the high drama of the Italian saints to an intense scrutiny of life and love in the household. The course concludes with Vermeer and a glance at his infamous forger, still the subject of bitter controversy. Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Morton Stith, PhD Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $155; 5% off tuition received prior to January 6th Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			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. Website: http://www.bindersart.com/upcoming-workshops-and-classes.html				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Kay Powell Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: $120 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404-237-6331 ext 203

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