Workshops
- 2008
"Capturing the Spirit of the Land, Collage"
Saturday, May 31, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$70 per person
Lunch included
Have fun creating original pages of wonderful textures and color harmonies. Then tear and reassemble using effective design concepts to develop powerful compositions. Add accents with stamping and colored pencils.
"Iris, a Study in Hard and Soft Edges"
Saturday, June 7, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$70 per person
Lunch included
Work from my reference photos to plan close up iris compositions. Learn how to use transparent colors to create flowing graded washes. Add dew drops for accents and a soft wet in wet background for contrast. Learn to create subtle greens.
"Light and Shade, a Study of Values and Perspective"
Saturday, June 14, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$70 per person
Lunch included
Select from my photo collection of European buildings to plan acharming street scene. Learn about vanishing points. Develop solid form with value and color adjustments. Use transparent pigments to create the glow of sunlight and avoid “Mud”.
"Rocky Stream" This class will replace Winter Stream!- Saturday, June 28, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$70 per person
Lunch included -
Using my photos of Colorado and Sedona streams, we will develop paintings with strong shapes and value patterns. Learn to create the rounded forms of river rocks with glazing and the texture of splashing water with careful use of masking.
"Getting Started in Watercolor Landscape"- Saturday-Sunday, July 12-13, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$150 per person -
Learn the basics in a 2 day weekend workshop
If you have always wanted to try watercolors or tried and found it frustrating, this small group series of carefully planned classes is perfect for you! Daily demos and step by step lessons will demystify materials and complex techniques. Learn to paint loose flowing washes and glazing, understand color mixing, develop powerful skies, create depth, soft edged clouds and strong compositions. Gain confidence and paint 2 dynamic landscapes, as illustrated.
"Ireland and France, Up Close and Personal"- Saturday, July 26, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$70 per person
Lunch included -
Select from my collection of photos from my trip to Ireland and France. Create a composition with strong contrasts in values and textures. Capture the charm of country windows and doors.
"August's Gold"- Saturday, August 2, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$70 per person
Lunch included - Create a dramatic close up of a sunflower. Learn how to use layered glazes to capture the glow of back lit petals and leaves. Use rich staining colors for a dynamic wet in wet background.
"Abstract Explorations "- Saturday, August 16, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$75 per person
(acrylic paints, print making & impasto materials provided)
Lunch included - Think out of the box as we explore textural effects of impasto, sand, scrafito and stamping. Learn to choose foolproof color schemes. Develop powerful abstract compositions and amaze yourself with your creativity.
"Exotic Blooms"- Saturday, August 23, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$70 per person
Lunch included - Select from my photos of fantastic flowers; Bird of Paradise, Hibiscus, Orchids. Plan an intimate composition. Use transparent pigment to dramatize the intensity of their petals and mix dark, rich greens for a tropical backdrop.
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Lorraine's workshops are highly respected nationally and very effective.
She is the winner of the Pikes Peak Council's “Distinguished Person and Art Educator Award” for 2001. She has taught workshops in New Jersey, Las Vegas, Taos, Ghost Ranch, Rocky Mountain Park and Colorado Springs. She is currently teaching on Royal Caribbean and Princess cruises.
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Here are some accolades from her students:
“I learned more in 3 days than in a semester at a California Community College.” - Bill Taber, Kingman AZ
“You have joined my list of “THE BEST INSTRUCTORS” I have ever had. Thank you for your inspiration and caring.” - Steven Sinert, Las Vegas, NV
“Thanks for such an inspirational class! I feel I have so much more to work with. I would love to do another workshop with you.” - Terry Ritter, Henderson, NV
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