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Pursuing Portraits - P...
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Learn to Create a Digi...
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Drawing Faces - Liz Mi...
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SHADES OF GRAY- Pam Ca...
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PAINTED FABRIC COLLAGE...
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Teacher's Lounge
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So Long Image Transfer...
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Just Charming - Solder...
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Visual Journalism 101 ...
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Fun with Faux Encausti...
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Creating Custom Digita...
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Testing
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Workshops Information & Policies
You can join our Ning group now or if you purchase a workshop you can wait and join when you receive your workshop invitation.
In order to participate in online workshops, the workshop must be purchased. If a workshop has not started at the time of purchase you will receive an invitation to join the workshop shortly before the class begins. In the case of ongoing workshops you will receive your invitation to the workshop shortly after your fee is paid.
Payment for the workshops is through Paypal. If you do not have a Paypal account, when you get to the Paypal page there is an option to pay using your credit card on the bottom left of the page. This will allow you to make a one-time payment without registering for Paypal. When a workshop has been purchased, you will receive an email from Paypal confirming your order. Due to the nature of these classes refunds are not available once you have purchased a class.
The only email address we have to send workshop invitations is your Paypal email address we receive when payment is made. If you want the invitation sent to another email address you must contact us before invitations are issued.
If you have joined the Ning group under one address and join again under the Paypal address that the invitation uses and it is different, you will end up with two "My Pages" and it can cause you some confusion when signing in for your workshop.
If there are any materials and/or supplies you will need for a workshop you will be notified after workshop fee is paid or they will be listed in the workshop description. This will give you time to gather these materials before beginning the workshop. Some workshops may provide kits that will be mailed to you; others may have download files which will be available during the workshop.
For any workshop you are expected to have basic computer and Internet skills. You will need to be able to access the workshops with your ning ID that was used in your workshop invitation. Some workshops use video and if you do not have a high speed connection we can not guarantee you will be able to see the videos. You will need to be able to download files, copy, paste or save documents to your hard drive. It is your responsibility to know these skills before a workshop begins – these skills WILL NOT be taught during any workshop.
Participants may copy and paste text lessons onto their own computer or print them out. All lessons are yours to keep and you may do anything with them except share them with someone else. The documents, photos and/or videos that will be used in these sessions take the place of an in-class instructor working with you.
Each workshop will give a start and finish date; dates that the class information will be posted and you may work on any project at your own convenience as there is no set time that a workshop will begin.
There will be a private Q&A area in the workshop area. This is where you will go to discuss what you are learning, meet other participants or ask questions that you have. Participation in this area is not mandatory, it is there for your use should you wish.
Please note that many of the course materials you will be given are copyrighted and course material is NOT for public distribution under any circumstances.
Any videos used in a workshop are for class use only and only available as long as a class remains open. Due to coypright issues, once a workshop is closed videos are no longer available.
A Warm Welcome To All!
We offer the opportunity to stretch your imagination, look at possibilities with fresh eyes, a challenging perspective and learn something new, not just about art, but about yourself.
CLASSES COMING SOON
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Are you intrigued by the layers of sweet beauty that encaustic painting offers but intimidated by the process and hesitant to invest in another assortment of art supplies? Or, are you looking to try some new techniques that explore the usage of acrylic mediums? Perhaps you simply want to begin your journey into the mixed media art world. If so, then we invite you to join this delightful online workshop. Students will be led through a fascinating process of mimicking encaustic painting by incorporating acrylic mediums, layers of collage, acrylic paint., and enhanced with light journal writing on stretched canvases. Students will be provided with videos, still pictures, and written directions to utilize during the work shop. By the end of the course, students will have completed four faux encaustic pieces. We also have a coupon code for 10% off regularly priced items at Jerry's Artarama for those that register for the class!
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WORKSHOP BEGINS JULY 15, 2009Class Cost: $45.00
***********************************A Study of Self
Workshop Description:
Journal your way to a self portrait that reflects your true self. During this 6 week course you will work in the comfort and safety of your own Art Journal. This will be an exploration of our own self and the face that we see in the mirror each morning as we dig deep to find what lies behind the face that we show to the world. Your face may not even look like you, but it will be representative of the inner you. I will show you the techniques I use in my portraits and guide you towards creating a face that is uniquely yours.
Week 1~Facing the Facts - Sketching basics, learning how to draw a face and where everything is supposed to go. Week 2~Who Am I? - Backgrounds that speak of you Week 3~Take a Look in the Mirror - Learning how to make it your face Week 4~Be Comfortable in Your Own Skin - Learn the painting and shading techniques that I use in my portraits Week 5~It’s the Little Things That Matter Most - All the details that bring your face to life Week 6~Shout Out Loud or whisper really soft - Using your portrait to express your voice.
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*Note: #42-Flesh Caran d'ache crayon is not available seperately. If you have a set you may have this color already, if not do not worry, it is not necessary to have it for class.
WORKSHOP BEGINS JULY 7
Class Cost: $70.00
***********************************Martha Lever
Workshop Description
Learn Calligraphy with Brush Markers
In this class you will learn a traditional calligraphic letterform called Italic and will use these letterforms to create fun words to be used in your journal, scrapbooks, envelopes and anywhere else your imagination and creativity takes you. It is fun for all ages 12 to112 and is a very fun way to doodle. Doodling is good! And if you are a lefty---no problem! Lefties can write with these wonderful brush markers and do just as well as righties. This class is also a great starting point to transition into learning calligraphy with the traditional tools of dip pens and ink. Have fun, learn the letterforms then make them your own and create wonderful words with bright colors---but be careful… it is highly addictive!! But---that’s a good thing!
Lesson 1:-Get to Know Your Pens
Lesson 2: Lower Case letterforms
Lesson 3: Capitals
Lesson 4: Letter Variations and other fun stuff
Lesson 5: Embellished Words and more fun stuff
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WORKSHOP BEGINS JULY 22, 2009
Class Cost: $45.00
ONGOING CLASSES - YOU CAN JOIN AT ANY TIME & NOT MISS A THING
Liz Miller, CDA
Would you like to create a face that uniquely complements your art? Drawing faces is not difficult if you learn a few basic guides for creating a normal face. Although each face varies in placement of features and proportions, these guides or measurements will make creating a face easy and fascinating. In this drawing faces class you will learn the horizontal and vertical measures that assist you to construct a simple face with pleasing proportions, both adult and child. You will then learn to experiment with varying these proportions to create a unique face with characteristics that make it special. Once you learn to draw a basic face you will no doubt be intrigued with faces as I was and seek to discover more about drawing faces. Begin to look around you at the features and proportions that make each face unique.
Section 1 Drawing Faces Intro Section 2 Learning Horizontal and Vertical Guidelines Section 3 Drawing a More Detailed Female Face Section 4 Drawing a Child’s Face, ¾ Face and Variations Section 5 Review & Final Thoughts
WORKSHOP BEGINS JUNE 29
Class Cost: $45.00
This is an introductory workshop teaching soldered charms. You will learn copper taping, flux application, soldering, attachment options, patina and troubleshooting techniques. Everything you need to know to create your own charms. They will be "just charming"! Please note that glass cutting will not be taught in this workshop. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SUPPLY LIST
THIS IS AN ONGOING WORKSHOP - You can join at any time and not miss a thing!
Class Cost: $45.00
Do you share my love of patchwork, paint and collage? If so, you are in the right place. In this three session workshop we will combine techniques and materials to create pieces of art suitable for framing or fashioning into wall-hangings. This class will be a combination of images, written instructions, printable pdf's and video.
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THIS IN AN ONGOING WORKSHOP. YOU CAN JOIN AT ANY TIME AND NOT MISS A THING!
Class Cost: $38.00
***********************************Hello Digital Grounds
Gail Schmidt
Golden I think has made a mistake in naming this product. It is very misleading. This is not a class about creating anything digitally through Photoshop or any photo editor. It's about what you can now print on that you couldn't print on before, because inkjet ink won't adhere to many surfaces without going dull or faint or blurry. And too often inks will pool, run and smear easily. But not anymore!
This workshop is not about what you create with your finished product, but the actual creating of unique surfaces to use in your artwork. First you create the surface and then you marry it with your own photos and images and print on it with your inkjet printer. Think of the possibilities! And these new mediums from Golden truly does make those possibilities endless!
The concept of these products are sometimes hard to imagine because they take us outside our box... but when you see them in action your Creative Muse is going to jump for joy!
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THIS IS AN ONGOING VIDEO WORKSHOP. YOU CAN START AT ANY TIME AND BE SURE TO NOT MISS A THING
Class Cost: $45.00
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GAIL SCHMIDT
Workshop Description
Digital collage is not only fun but addicting and popular. These days so many people want to learn how to create a collage from their images, and I believe the best way to learn is to do. So in this video workshop you will learn how to create a digital collage from beginning to end by actually creating three (3) different collages. We will begin with a fairly simple collage using a few layers. The following two session we will create two more collages learning to work with more layers in each video.
With the instruction I provide through the videos you will see each step as it is created so that even a beginner can learn to create a digital collage.
I use Photoshop Elements 5 to teach this workshop but all versions of Photoshop 7 or later, or Photoshop Elements are welcome. If you have a version of Photoshop earlier than 7 I am no longer recommending this class. You will be supplied with all images and digital collage sheets.
THIS IS AN ONGOING VIDEO WORKSHOP. YOU CAN START AT ANY TIME AND BE SURE TO NOT MISS A THING!
Class Cost: $40.00
************************************PAM CARRIKER
Workshop Description
A journey into the timeless art of Moleskine Journaling. We will use 'Shades of Grey' Pitt Pens, Caran d'ache watersoluble crayon, and black & white images to create pages worthy of a Moleskine's handcrafted covers. This class will consist of 3 video demonstrations, and a collage sheet download.
Week 1~ It's the Pitts!
Week 2~ Not always black or white
Week 3~ Grey's or Gray's Anatomy?
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THIS IS AN ONGOING VIDEO WORKSHOP. YOU CAN START AT ANY TIME AND BE SURE TO NOT MISS A THING!
Class Cost: $40.00
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PAM CARRIKER
This will be an expedition into the world of visual journalling.. If you have ever wanted to start keeping an art journal, or started one, only to have it fall by the wayside, then this is the class for you! The class will cover journal techniques, putting together a journalling kit, completing at least 7 journal pages, and answer some road block questions like, 'How do I get over the fear of the Blank Page?', 'How can I possibly fit another artistic pursuit into my schedule?', and 'Where do I start?'
If you are across the water over in Australia a link has been shared with us by one of Pam's Aussie friends of an online source for ordering art supplies if you need one.
http://www.artmaterialsupplies.com/
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THIS IS AN ONGOING VIDEO WORKSHOP. YOU CAN START AT ANY TIME AND BE SURE TO NOT MISS A THING!
Class Cost: $60.00
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If you're using your Photoshop or Photoshop Elements program just to crop and resize pictures then this workshop is for you! Not only will you learn how to create and apply your own custom brushes (aka digital stamps) but what you learn in this workshop should then enable you to apply more creativity to your own images. This workshop is video and will allow you to actually see me working the desktop area and explaining everything as I work.
This will be a video only workshop with 4 videos. In our last session we will actually make a grungy background and then learn to make a tag and apply what we've learned in the workshop to the tag.
I keep my explanations easy to understand and will be available for questions and I approach teaching from that of a working artist who can sometimes be computer challenged like everone else, rather than a techie expert. ;-) I use Photoshop Elements 5 to teach this workshop but all versions of Photoshop 7 or later, or Photoshop Elements are welcome. If you have a version of Photoshop earlier than 7 I am no longer recommending this class.
So, if you are like I used to be, and spend more time complaining about lack of Photoshop/Elements knowledge, than time spent using it... this workshop is a great way to start putting this powerful editing program to work for you and your art!
THIS IS AN ON GOING VIDEO WORKSHOP. YOU CAN START AT ANY TIME AND BE SURE TO NOT MISS A THING!
Class Cost: $40.00
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