During this class participants will create three-dimensional artistic compositions made by combining various everyday objects, scraps and/or materials such as wood, metal, cloth or paper into a unified whole. Assemblage is closely related to collage but extends into sculpture. It is a mixed media construction combining the artist’s creativity and the visual appeal of themed (more…)
Prepare to be creative and amaze yourself and family with what you sew in this 5-session class. You will learn proper use and basics of the sewing machine. Each week there will be fun projects to build skills and boost your confidence to advance to the next level. Projects may include: pin cushion, tote bag, (more…)
During this class participants will create three-dimensional artistic compositions made by combining various everyday objects, scraps and/or materials such as wood, metal, cloth or paper into a unified whole. Assemblage is closely related to collage but extends into sculpture. It is a mixed media construction combining the artist’s creativity and the visual appeal of themed (more…)
This class is designed for students with some experience using colored pencil and have basic concepts of botanical illustration. This course will focus on drawing a complete botanical study over the four-week session. Students will plan and draw each component of the study week by week resulting in a frame-able work of art. The teacher (more…)
This is a workshop that will guide you to create your private journal and explore a variety of creative expressions. Everything goes in this workshop–use different mediums and text to create intentions, dreams, fantasy landscapes, travel, and more. This is a time to break boundaries! See where your imagination takes you. Demos given by the instructor. Material (more…)
Do you have a passion for style? Do you fill your notebooks with clothing doodles and dream of seeing your own designs on the runway? Step into the shoes of a real designer in this immersive, hands-on fashion illustration course! This creative studio class guides you through the entire process of bringing fashion to life. (more…)
Welcome to the September/October card making workshop at Spectrum Gallery. In this unique workshop learn to compose four different layouts, create watercolor backgrounds using stamping and stenciled backgrounds using glitter and Xylon tape. Become comfortable with Mod Podge as you embellish your Autumn glass jar candle with accent paper painted leaves. Only supplies to bring (more…)
For many, painting a dark or black subject in watercolor is challenging, but this workshop will put all your fears aside and help you overcome those obstacles. The techniques used to paint this particular subject can be applied to virtually anything dark, like a black dog or someone’s hair or jacket, etc. Instructor provides reference(s), (more…)
In this session of children’s art classes for ages 7-11 years old, children study several artists to inspire their projects. Shel Silverstein’s book “The Giving Tree” is the inspiration to learn to draw a deciduous tree in a landscape reviewing how to paint with watercolors including washes, textures and patterns in the natural world. Patterns (more…)
Needle felt a 4- 6” wool pumpkin using colorful wool & sheep’s locks with all materials and use of tools included along with step-by-step instruction. This is a fun, beginner friendly workshop suitable for anyone wishing to make their own beautiful fall keepsake! Ages 9+ are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Lori Neumann is (more…)
In this 4-week journey, explore collage from medium to process. Learn to transform the physical appearance of printed, vintage and specialty papers. Each journal page will showcase a medium, reconstructed paper and mini-collages of your design. Learn to describe each completed page for future reference. This is a good foundation class for future collage work. (more…)
In this 4-week journey explore collage from medium to process. Learn to transform the physical appearance of printed, vintage and specialty papers. Each journal page will showcase a medium, reconstructed paper and mini-collages of your design. Learn to describe each completed page for future reference. This is a good foundational course for future collage work. (more…)
Working in this medium is so exciting-it’s a forgiving one! You can blend, add value, and erase! Dig in for detail or be free according to your style. We will be working with Autumn still lifes as you create color palettes, explore pastel strokes and so much more. For those of you who have already taken (more…)
Through fun and perhaps unexpected techniques, learn how to paint a colorful autumn landscape in watercolor. We’ll include a road or a stream for interest. Reference(s) will be provided by the instructor, or you can use your own, from which a basic drawing will be made before painting. All skill levels are welcome. Supply list (more…)
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