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Watercolor Workshops - 2015

Kirkland, Washington
Skylight Studio-- Weekend Workshop

Introduction to Watercolor
with Michele Cooper
Kirkland Arts Center
Dates: Oct 31 & Nov 1, 2015
Saturday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

2015 Fall Quarter

Class status:

open for registration

All materials included for $15 per day. No art experience required.

This hands on workshop presents all the basics for the first time watercolor painter or a great review of color mixing, brushwork, and painting techniques for the out of practice painter.
You’ll learn how to set up your work area and arrange your palette. We’ll discuss different types of paint, brushes, and paper. You’ll get to compare student and professional grade paint, cold and hot press paper, and different types of brushes. Learn how to do dry brush, wet in wet, flat washes, and graduated washes. Discover how to mix and layer colors, and how to mix a whole color wheel from just three colors. This is a fun introduction to watercolor! Continuous hands-on demonstrations will show techniques first hand.

All supplies provided for a class fee of $15 per person, per day, payable to instructor.

For those who already have their own supplies, a checklist is provided upon registration.
For those wanting their own supplies to take home and practice: Watercolor Starter kits are available from instructor for $25. Pre-Order required.
Lunch break at 1:00 pm. on Saturday
If you haven't had lunch by the time you get to class, please consider bringing one

Location:

Skylight Room, Kirkland Arts Center

TEL: (425) 822-7161
FAX: (425) 889-2963
EMAIL: Kirkland Arts Center

Fee/Tuition: TBA
Registration taken through Kirkland Arts Center
Phone: (425) 822-7161 #108 Liz Van Bemmel
Phone: (425) 822-7161 Sarah Beggs, Education Director

Click here for weekly classes

Weekly Classes Start in late September and continue through late May or early June.

A typical project for Beginning Watercolorists

Two days
Intro to WC
Fee & Enrollment: $TBA
Enroll by mail, phone, in person,
online or by email.

2015 Fall Quarter

Class Status:

open for registration

Location / Mailing address
620 Market Street
Kirkland, WA 98033-5421

Transportation and Parking
KAC is accessible by bus on Metro Routes 255 & 234, and Sound Transit Route 540.
Get Map/Directions
Ample street parking is available at no cost and without restriction.

Kirkland, Washington
Wine/Gallery Studio -- 3 Hours

New Crop
by Michele Cooper

Art & Wine Tasting Kirkland Arts Center, Watercolor | Spring
with Michele Cooper
Kirkland Arts Center
June 1, 2013
Saturday
3:00pm - 6:00 pm

E09.13.SP

2013 Spring Quarter

Class Status: Open for registration

This series is an opportunity for what I call "recreational painting." It's only one project at a time, step by step, with a fun, casual, approach. Anyone can do it, whether you choose something from the instructor's beginner's references or get creative with your selection from the references provided for more experienced painters. All watercolor paints, paper, brushes & materials are provided. Bring a friend, neighbor or family member and have an artful time!

Bring your love of art and wine to this exciting series of four workshops at Kirkland Arts Center. Each 3 hour workshop pairs a different art medium with a unique wine selection. Watercolor is, on June 1, our second session's featured media. We will gather on the main floor in the cozy atmosphere of the gallery where you will be treated to snacks, wine and the fine instruction of an expert instructor.

Location:

Gallery Wine Art/Kirkland Arts Center

TEL: (425) 822-7161
FAX: (425) 889-2963
EMAIL: Kirkland Arts Center

Fee/Tuition: $40
Registration taken through Kirkland Arts Center
Phone: (425) 822-7161 #108 Nancy Farrar-Coughlin
Phone: (425) 822-7161 Betsy Smith, Education Director

Plein Air/Studio Workshop -- 3 Days

Camano Island Workshop
Watercolor on Location | Summer Landscapes
with Michele Cooper
Sponsored by A Guilded Gallery

Aug 2, 3 & 4, 2013
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
9:00am - 4:00 pm

Michele Cooper goes beyond merely teaching watercolor technique. She teaches how to interpret and simplify subject matter and how to find new and exciting ways of seeing and expressing yourself as an artist. Her workshops have been met with overwhelming success because of her relaxed and often humorous way of teaching. She is known for her skill in teaching all levels. It doesn’t matter if you're an accomplished watercolorist or a beginner, you'll find the workshop to be fun, educational, and inspiring. Come and see for yourself why Michele's workshops are so rewarding.

Contact Instructor: Email: michele@michelecooper.com
Contact: A GUILDED GALLERY Phone: 425. 493.4422
Email: aguildedgallery@gmail.com
Send completed registration form to A Guilded Gallery/Classes at P. O. Box 778, Stanwood, Wa 98292

Skylight Studio Workshop -- 2 Days

John Singer Sargent: Workshop
Watercolor | Spring
with Michele Cooper
Kirkland Arts Center

Aug 10 & 11, 2013
Saturday and Sunday
9:00am - 5:00 pm

John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) was an American painter by birth-right. He loved his country yet he spent most of his life in Europe. He was the most celebrated portraitist of his time but left it at the very height of his fame to devote full time to landscape painting, more than 2,000 watercolors and public art. "To live with Sargent's watercolours is to live with sunshine captured and held, with the luster of a bright and legible world, ‘the refluent shade’ and ‘the Ambient ardours of the noon.’ (Evan Edward Charteris)
This workshop will focus on what contemporary skills can be learned from Sargent's watercolors. Learn his tricks with wax and gouache. Lessons on brushwork, values, contrast, drawing and more will help you energize your work with expressive confidence.

WA10.13.SU

Class Status:

open for registration

2013 Summer Quarter

Location:

Skylight Room/Kirkland Arts Center

TEL: (425) 822-7161
FAX: (425) 889-2963
EMAIL: Kirkland Arts Center

Fee/Tuition: $216
Registration taken through Kirkland Arts Center
Phone: (425) 822-7161 #108 Nancy Farrar-Coughlin
Phone: (425) 822-7161 Betsy Smith, Education Director

Workshops

Meet the instructor and get some inside information before the workshop:
On Thursday, July 25, Michele will give a lively presentation on Sargent in the gallery two weeks before the John Singer Sargent workshop. Please see the summer catalog, online or contact the above numbers for more information.
Location:

Gallery/Kirkland Arts Center
Date: Thursday, July 25
Time: 6:30-8:00pm

Enroll by mail, phone, in person,
online or by email.

Green
Wine Bottle

E09.13.WI

$40 per person
includes all art supplies
&wine tasting

Location / Mailing address
620 Market Street
Kirkland, WA 98033-5421

Transportation and Parking
KAC is accessible by bus on Metro Routes 255 & 234, and Sound Transit Route 540.
Get Map/Directions

Ample street parking is available at no cost and without restriction.

Plein Air
Workshop Fee & Enrollment: Tuition for the 3-day workshop is $275

Enroll by mail, phone, in person,
online or by email.
Click here for Brochure and Registration form

What you'll need to bring:

Painting materials (please click to see examples of portable kits).
Painting kit checklist, and other information provided upon registration.

Lunch: Bring your own or pick up a light lunch at local stores

Camera, card/film, batteries

Birch by Michele Cooper

"Birch"
Watercolor by
Michele Cooper

Archive of Past Workshops

Kirkland, Washington
Studio 2 days

Watercolor - Think Like Winslow Homer
August 18 & 19, 2012
Saturday & Sunday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Watercolor: Think Like Winslow Homer | Summer Workshop

WA10.12.SU

Class status:

open for registration

Skylight Room

Clock hours available

Learn to express the character of landscape subjects in a loose, yet controlled way. Apply the techniques of Winslow Homer with a contemporary twist. Winslow Homer was one of the first great American artists to paint ordinary things...everyday scenes like trees blowing in the wind, waves splashing on the seashore, or hunters in the back country.

This workshop combines an abundance of reference material about Homer, demonstrations and practical application of watercolor techniques to get effects like his, and photo references for you to use in painting your own version of similar subjects. Weather permitting, you will be able to take some reference photos of your own from local "Homer type" subjects. You may even surprise yourself by including Homer-like figures in your watercolors!

The two day format provides adequate time for instructor demonstrations, personal painting, group critiques and one-on-one instruction.

Prerequisite: All levels welcome, however it helps to have a little drawing and watercolor experience. Returning students welcome for continued study. Supply list provided.

Clock hours available for this class through Cascadia Community College

Location:
Kirkland Arts Center

TEL: (425) 822-7161
FAX: (425) 889-2963
EMAIL: Kirkland Arts Center

Tuition: $200/MEMBERS, $220/NONMEMBERS
Registration taken through Kirkland Arts Center
Phone: (425) 822-7161 Betsy Smith

Class size limited
Waiting list taken

Class size limited to 12
All Levels Welcome

Workshop Fee & Enrollment: Tuition for the 2-day workshop is $200/MEMBERS, $220/NONMEMBERS.
Enroll by mail, phone, in person,
online or by email.
register

What you'll need to bring:

Painting materials (please click to see examples of portable kits).
Painting kit checklist, and other information provided upon registration.

Lunch: Bring your own or pick up a light lunch at local stores

Camera, card/film, batteries

Sponsored by:

Kirkland Arts Center
TEL: (425) 822-7161 - EMAIL: info@kirklandartscenter.org

Instructor:
Michele Cooper
Email: MicheleC12@gmail.com

Click here for online registration
and supply list

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

sky and barns

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
crashing wave

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

River
Rocks

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