CLASSES WILL BE FILLED ON A FIRST COME BASIS BY DATE YOUR DEPOSIT IS RECEIVED.

 

 

Mark Polomchak Wednesday (Sept. 3)


AmishSchool

Carriages wait patiently as school is in session in this quiet Amish snow scene. Learn the perspective of the row of windows as well as the fence into the background. ( Watercolor – image 8 x 27 )

 


Carol Hoffman
Wednesday (Sept. 3)



Cherries & Apples

This striking still life presents the opportunity to study form, high shine as in the china plate, textures as in the apple slice, strong shadows and brush control as you complete this painting.

(Acrylic on 12 x 12 stretched canvas)

 

 

 


 


Dorothy Dent Wednesday plus Thursday (Sept. 3 + 4) (two days required for this workshop)

 

 

Design Workshop

 Students will learn how to work from their own photos! How to make their photo the same ratio as the canvas, different methods of doing a sketch, creating a center of interest, color mixing and values will all be discussed. After the sketch issatisfactory, students will painttheir design with guidance from Dorothy!! ( Oils on canvas)

 

 

 



Kitty Gorrell Thursday (Sept. 4)



Colorado Beaver Dam

The combination of transparent and opaque oils set the stage for the overall foliage in this interesting scene. A Beaver dam creates the interest of the waterfall and reflective colors set the tone and values throughout the water. This is an excellent study for both foliage and water.

(Oils – 14x18 stretched canvas)

 

 

Mark Polomchak Thursday (Sept. 4)


“Vintage Farm”

Aging buildings, an old wagon and broken fence set the theme for this farm from days gone by. Working with a limited palette, Mark will guide you through all the steps for a beautiful painting. (Watercolor – image size 8” x 27” )





 

 

Dorothy Dent Friday (Sept. 5)

 

 



“Coastal
Paradise

 This large house resting high above the water is truly a paradise for everyone who dreams of sitting on a porch and watching the waves come in. The use of color intensities in this painting direct the eye right to that front porch.

(Oils – 16 x 20 stretched canvas)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Kitty Gorrell Friday (Sept 5)


Roses In The Sand”

 A combination of loose painterly strokes then controlled detail strokes are used to create this unique painting. These wild roses are delicate yet hardy flowers that grow on bushes among the rocks and sands of the seashore.

(Oils – 14 x 18 stretched canvas)

 

 

 

Mark Polomchak Friday (Sept 5)

 

Autumn Barns

Using only a few colors and controlling the values to create this interesting collection of barns makes this a valuable learning project for painters of all skill levels.

(Watercolor – image size 8” x 27” )

 

 


 

 Carol Hoffman Saturday (Sept. 6)


“Copper & Pewter”

 This beautiful still life painting is a wonderful study of texture, techniques, shadows and shines. Painted in acrylics, Carol will guide painters of all skill levels to completion on this wonderful composition.

(Acrylics – 12 x 16 stretched canvas)

 

 

 

Dorothy Dent Saturday (Sept. 6)

 


“Cranberry Hill Cottage”

 Interesting angles and details make this cottage hidden among the shrubbery and trees a very unique structure to paint. Perspective in the composition will also be a vital lesson to be learned under Dorothy’s guidance.

(Oils – 16x20 stretched canvas)

 

 


Mark Polomchak
Saturday (Sept. 6)

“Abstract Trio”

Following Mark’s guidance, painters will complete three abstract paintings in this class while learning about color, form and the free flow of watercolors. This will be a delightful class sure to be fun.

(Watercolor – image sizes 8” x 27” )