September 15-17, 2010

Artist/Teacher: Kit Mahoney Biography

Workshop Title: Oil Painting with a Palette Knife Landscapes and Florals

Date/Times: September 15-17, 10am to 4:00pm daily

Location: Evergreen Fine Art, 3042 Evergreen Pkwy, Evergreen, CO 80439

Cost: $300

Class Minimum / Maximum Size: 10 / 15

Workshop Description :
Kit comes with years of teaching experience and teaches a direct approach to both color and form with strong emphasis on design along with the fundamentals of composition, color and value to paint successful florals and landscapes. Paintings will be done basing in a painting with brushes and finishing with a palette knife. We will work from photo reference and possibly one day outdoors depending on weather. Emphasis will be placed on developing each individual’s own style of painting. Each day will begin with an instructor demo and finish with a class critique (with individual critiques throughout the day).

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October 7,8,9 2010

Artist/Teacher: Pem Dunn

Workshop Title: Improving artistic skills by working on LocationDate/Times: October 7,8,9; 9AM to 4PM Daily

Location: Evergreen Fine Art, 3042 Evergreen Pkwy, Evergreen, CO 80439

Cost: $250 for 3 days

Class size: Maximum 10

Workshop Description :
The purpose of this workshop is to improve the artistic skills of the student by learning to work on location. These classes will be directed at two general areas: how to compose a painting by analyzing and simplifying the scene before us and how the techniques of painting on site differ from those of painting in the studio. The workshop will lead to your producing a number of works that can be used as field studies or completed later in the studio as more finished paintings.


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October 15,16 2010

Artist/Teacher: Marjie Eakin-Petty

Workshop Title: Expressing Your Creativity Through the Art of Pastel
Date/Times: October 15,16; 10AM to 4PM Daily

Location: Evergreen Fine Art, 3042 Evergreen Pkwy, Evergreen, CO 80439

Cost: $150 for 2 days

Class size: Minimum 5/Maximum 15

Workshop Description :
Enjoy the process of connecting with your own creative potential while learning the fundamentals of pastel painting in a fun and relaxed environment.
This indoor workshop focuses on discovering your own path to inspiration while learning how to capture the essence of excitement in the landscape. Students are encouraged to bring reference photos, (your own or from books or magazines) of landscapes that have an element of excitement for you. Workshop will be most inspiring to beginners. No previous knowledge of pastels is required.
Emphasis is on opening up to expression as well as learning new techniques and the “bones” of a great piece of art. Elements of composition as well as paper prep and application of soft pastel will be reviewed. Whether your interest is in creating soft moody pieces or dynamic vivid contrasts you will find instruction that fits developing your style.


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October 21-22, 2010

Artist/Teacher: Anita Mosher Biography

Workshop Title: Painting From Life – The Still Life

Date/Times: October 21-22, 10am to 4:00pm daily

Location: Evergreen Fine Art, 3042 Evergreen Pkwy, Evergreen, CO 80439

Cost: $250

Class Minimum / Maximum Size: 5 / 10

Workshop Description :
Painting the still life is a wonderful way to learn to paint from life, the light is constant and the objects don’t move! Anita Mosher is an enthusiastic and gifted teacher, excited about sharing the joys of painting. In this workshop, participants will focus on the fundamentals of drawing, value, color, temperature, edges and brushwork. The workshop will include instructor demos and lots of individual attention and critique. All levels welcome.

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