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Weekly Watercolor Classes 2015/16
Stanwood/Camano Island,
Bellevue/Redmond,
Kirkland  &
Mt. Vernon , WA
Subjects will include the natural landscape-rocks, trees, fields, still life, flowers, coastal scenes, water, buildings-both full views and close-up studies, with helpful handouts on techniques and design. See specific descriptions below.

Click here for information on private classes
click here to send for a materials list



We look forward to having you join us for fun, informative classes and workshops!


Michele Cooper




Clock hours available for classes held at Kirkland Arts Center through Cascadia College.

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MATERIALS LIST

Stanwood
New classes at A Guilded Gallery
(Formerly Gallery By the Bay, Stanwood!)

Watercolor with Michele                   
Fall, 2015
Thursday Mornings
10:00 am- 1:00 pm
Series 1:
September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15
Series 2:  October 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19


5 weeks --- Each series is different
Cost: $150 for 5-week class, payable in advance to reserve your place

Subjects will include the natural landscape–rocks, trees, fields, still life, flowers, coastal scenes, water, buildings-both full views and close-up studies, with demonstrations, helpful handouts on techniques and design. Each series is different throughout the year. Returning students are welcome.

The development of each student’s personal painting style is encouraged in an atmosphere of creativity and fun. Weekly demonstrations are featured, with Michele sharing some “tricks and cheating ways” to add to your growing arsenal of watercolor techniques. Many artists in the area are familiar with Michele’s teaching style, as she taught through Skagit Valley College Extended Learning program at the Camano Senior Services Center for 12 years.

For registration, see links and phone numbers in right hand column.
All levels welcome

Mt. Vernon
Watercolor Painting Skagit Valley College
New 3 hour classes in Mt. Vernon!
New Evening classes!
Wednesday Evenings
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Fall 2015
September 30 - November 13, 2015

Winter 2016
January 20 - March 9, 2016

Spring
April 6 - May 25, 2016
This traditional watercolor class is designed to help beginners and experienced painters alike discover the joys and challenges of this fascinating medium. In-class painting exercises, demonstrations and individual attention will awaken your creative self. Learn about washes, glazing, color mixing, dry and wet techniques, brushes and different brush strokes in a pleasant and encouraging environment. Michele will show you some "tricks and cheating ways" to get you going with your watercolor progress. Returning students welcome.
Hodson Hall Rm H208
Class size limited - Waiting List taken when full

To register via phone using a VISA or MasterCard:
call 360-416-7638 or E-mail: communityed@skagit.edu.
Online:     If you encounter problems when registering using our new online form, please call or email us.


6:00-9:00pm Tuition: $189
Room H208
8 weeks --- Each series is different

Mount Vernon Campus
2405 East College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273-5899

For more Information, Email michele@michelecooper.com or
Call (360) 770-5977
Toll Free: (877) 385-5360




Do you want classes with lots of individual instruction in a stimulating and creative atmosphere?

Are you looking for a fun, exciting, and productive art workshop?

We have all this and MORE.


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New location for 3 hour classes!


A GUILDED GALLERY
8700 271st NW

Stanwood, WA 98292
(next to the Stanwood Grill)

REGISTRATION
A GUILDED GALLERY
360-629-ARTS (2787)
Email: aguildedgallery@gmail.com

Instructor:
 michele@michelecooper.com

Class size limited
Waiting list taken when full




Art Stores in Mt. Vernon:

logoTri-Dee Distributors Inc.
215 South First St.
Mount Vernon, WA 98273

(360) 336-6131

logoDakota Art Brushes
17873 SR 536
Mt. Vernon, WA.
98273
1-888-345-0067





Location:

SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE
2405 E College Way
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273

A typical project for beginning watercolorists!

REGISTRATION
Skagit Valley College
Course #
This is the item number used for winter registration. Click on it to go to online registration.

(360) 416-7638
E-mail: communityed@skagit.edu.


Class size limited
Waiting list taken when full


Kirkland Arts Center
Intermediate Watercolor

New 3 hour classes!
Fridays 10am - 1pm

Fall 2015
Sept 25 - Nov 13, 2015
8 weeks

Winter 2016
January 23 - March 13, 2016

Spring 2016
April 8 - May 27, 2016


Clock hours available for some classes at KAC through Cascadia College
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Explore a fresh, colorful and loose watercolor approach designed to convey the emotion of the subject in this class for intermediate level painters. Focus on the landscape and the still life in an atmosphere of creativity and fun, while building upon fundamental watercolor skills of composition, value and color mixing. The development of each student's personal painting style is encouraged and instructor-supported. Weekly demonstrations are featured, with Michele sharing some "tricks and cheating ways" to add to your own watercolor techniques. Prerequisite: Some watercolor experience required. Supply list provided.
Class size limited - Waiting List taken when full

Each series is different. Returning students welcome.

For more Information, Email michele@michelecooper.com or
Call Instructor (360) 770-5977
Call KAC (425) 822-7161




Kirkland Arts Center
620 Market Street
Kirkland
, WA 98033-5421

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REGISTRATION INFO
Kirkland Art Center
Class Number:
Instructor: Michele Cooper
TEL: (425) 822-7161
FAX: (425) 889-2963
EMAIL: Kirkland Arts Center

Class size limited
Waiting list taken






Bellevue/Redmond

4 week sessions
Wednesdays 12:00-3:30

Shop at Daniel Smith, Inc

These classes held at Daniel Smith, Inc., Bellevue
Class size limited - Wait List taken when full

Fall 2009
Sept 23, 30, Oct  7, 14
Oct 21, Nov 4, 11, 18
Note: No class Oct 28

Winter 2010
Feb 3, 10, 17, 24
Mar 3, 10, 17, 24
No class Mar 31

Spring 2010
April 7, 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26


Enjoy learning watercolor techniques, composition and attention to your personal advancement with critiques in an atmosphere of creativity and fun. Michele will show you some "tricks and cheating ways" to add to your own watercolor techniques. Classes are run privately through the NW Studio, not through the NBSSC Catalogue.

Each series is different. Class series may be taken in any order.

Please note:

Classes run privately through Michele's NW Studio.
Please contact the instructor with any questions regarding materials or registration:
michele@michelecooper.com




Fall color


Daniel Smith, Inc,
15112 N.E. 24th Street
Bellevue, Washington 98052
DANIEL SMITH ART
                          SUPPLIES
Classes run privately through Michele's NW Studio.

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CLICK FOR REGISTRATION INFO
Phone: (360)-770-5977
Email:
michele@michelecooper.com










A PEEK AT OUR  WORKSHOPS!


Watercolor: Inside & Out
May - Sept
Saturdays
June 20, July 25 and August 15, 2009
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Standing in the middle of a stream or at the most scenic viewpoint from the freeway isn't recommended for long painting sessions. You can, however, learn to sketch, photo and train your visual memory.

In this workshop you take photos and sketches on location with Michele, then go back to the studio at KAC and develop them into paintings.
Get tips on using your digital camera as a sketching tool.

The one-day format provides adequate time for personal painting, group critiques and one-on-one instruction. Subscribing to one Saturday per month allows you to practice at home, then bring work for critique at the next session.

Prerequisite: Watercolor experience. Returning students welcome for continued study. Supply list provided.


Clock hours available for  this class through
Cascadia Community College


PAINTING ON LOCATION --- July 17, 2010

Our 8th Annual Paint Out at Lavender Hills Farm! The deluxe location, with coffee stand, ice cream, lawn chairs and so many things to paint: barns, fields, rock walls, people, a cutting garden, farm animals, a herd of cattle. vast views of sky and valley, and lavender, of course!

Saturday   9:00-4:00
Lavender Hills Farm, Marysville, WA



FLOWERS --- TBA
Michele will demonstrate and lecture on how to simplify a bouquet of floral shapes, use flowers as subject matter, gather reference material at a local flower market and use your palette to explore color. Students will receive individualized attention while painting from live floral setups.  A fun, yet productive atmosphere, group critiques, and helpful handouts will be provided. All this in the comfort of the indoor studio!
 
While watercolor will be the medium used for instruction, students may use acrylic, if preferred.

Saturday & Sunday   9:00-5:00
Kirkland Art Center




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Phone: 360-770-5977
E-mail
michele@michelecooper.com

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