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Studio and Plein Air Workshops - 2009


Kirkland, Washington Outdoor/Studio Watercolor: Inside & Out May - Sept Saturdays June 20, July 25 and August 15 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 While watercolor will be the medium used for instruction, students may use acrylic, if preferred. Location: Kirkland Arts Center TEL: (425) 822-7161 FAX: (425) 889-2963 EMAIL: Kirkland Arts Center Tuition: TBA Class size limited Waiting list taken		Sponsored by: Kirkland Arts Center TEL: (425) 822-7161 - EMAIL: info@kirklandartscenter.org Instructor: Michele Cooper Email: MicheleC12@Yahoo.com Click here for Calendar



Plein Air Workshops Summer, 2009 July 18, 2009 Saturday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Painting Lavender Hills Lavender Hills Farm Marysville, WA Contact: pleinaire@michelecooper.com Phone: 360-770-5977 Lavender Hills, literally! And old fruit trees, flowers, picnic spots, barns, and expansive rural landscapes. Paint on location for a day with Michele and launch your summer painting journey! An easy day trip from anywhere in the greater Seattle area: This plein air watercolor workshop is designed to give instruction in such concepts as balancing values, composition, light and shadow, and the use of local color on site. Instructor demonstration, private and group critiques. Come to Michele's NW Studio nearby after the workshop for refreshments! Limited to 15 Student Artists. Registration due by July 1, 2009 Workshops can be canceled at the discretion of the artist, for reasons such as under enrollment, weather, etc. Alternate dates or compensation will be made if workshops are canceled.		$100 per 1 day workshop All Levels Welcome Registration deadline: July 10, 2009 Click here to sign up online! Sponsored by: Michele's NW Studio TEL: 360-770-5977 EMAIL: michele@michelecooper.com Click here for Calendar What you'll need to bring: Painting materials (please click to send for list). Outdoor painting kit checklist, map, and other information provided upon registration. Lunch: Bring your own or go to one of the nearby stores or fast food restaurants Camera, film, batteries Sun Protection - Umbrella, Hat, Sunscreen, etc. Clothes for warm to cold weather - you know, the standard NW layers!


Click here for weekly classes Weekly Classes Start in late September and continue through late May or early June.
Painting Fall Colors October 14-15, 2006 Rooms fill up early, so sign up now to stay at the Fairhaven Village Inn where we will be using the conference room for the workshop! Use your warm colors to stay cozy this Fall. Amber, Carnelian, Pomegranate and Concord Grape--Learn how to use the jewel tones of Autumn to express your watercolor personality! Improve your understanding of color relationships while you collect new and exciting techniques to liven up your paintings! Painting Barns & Buildings November 11-12, 2006 We can't blame you if you've fallen in love with Historic Fairhaven; by now, your usual weekend art retreat. Bring sketches and photos of your own, or step outside for a quick sketch of cobblestone streets and brick buildings. Use the photo references of local barns and boathouses that you receive in class to explore texture, shadows, and easy perspective. What would be better than sitting around the fire in the library at the Fairhaven Village Inn while we enjoy a friendly critique at the end of the day.		All Levels Welcome Registration deadline: 10 days before workshop date Click here to sign up online!

Painting Still Life December 2-3, 2006 Explore reflected light, practice drawing and paint all day while your subject sits perfectly still! Learn to paint the soft folds of a tablecloth and the transparent surface of a water-filled vase. Painting Winter Landscapes January 21-22, 2006 Use the white of your paper to design a winter landscape. Play off the strong value patterns against the subtle colors of reflected light in a snow scene. Practice your brushwork to get soft, rough and smooth textures. Workshops can be canceled at the discretion of the artist, for reasons such as under enrollment, weather, etc. Alternate dates or compensation will be made if workshops are canceled.		$150 per workshop All Levels Welcome Registration deadline: 10 days before workshop date

Painting from Photos-- Without the Look of Painted Photos February 18-19, 2006 In this studio workshop you may work from photos and sketches gathered on location, provided by the instructor, or from your own collection. Bring your photos of the tulip fields! Get tips on using your digital camera as a sketching tool. The 2 day format provides adequate time for personal painting, group critiques and one-on-one instruction. Painting Marine Subjects March 11-12, 2006 Unleash your creativity as you paint the world renowned landscape of the beautiful Pacific Northwest, headlands, cliffs, boats, docks and other marine subjects. Michele provides easy going, individual instruction in a productive, yet fun atmosphere.		All Levels Welcome

Painting Town & Country April 22-23, 2006 Everything you love about landscape! Learn some tricks and easy ways to tackle the specific challenges of landscape in town or in the country. The Historic Village of Fairhaven is the perfect home base, where we can find gardens, beaches, farms and alleyways to our heart's content! Weather permitting, we will go out to make a few quick sketches, then come back into the classroom and paint all day!		$150 per workshop All Levels Welcome Registration deadline: 10 days before workshop date
Workshop Information: The 2 day format provides adequate time for personal painting, group critiques and one-on-one instruction. Beginners will be able to work at their own pace while intermediate painters will meet the challenge to reach their next goal. Through demonstrations, you will learn how to plan a painting, apply color, and make adjustments to work in progress. You will also gain a fresh understanding of composition, value and structure. Although watercolor will be used by the instructor, you are welcome to use whatever media you prefer. Registration deadline: 10 days before workshop date		Studio Workshop Location: Fairhaven Village Inn Bellingham, WA. (for smaller groups) Fairhaven Library (Fireplace Room) 1117 12th, Bellingham, WA. (for larger groups) Click here* to sign up online! Phone: 360-659-5977 E-mail michele@michelecooper.com