Saturday, April 2nd (10am-3pm ET) 2022- $135 includes all materials, but feel free to bring anything from your own stash!

In this workshop we will learn how to revive, recreate and even start new watercolors, by adding collage elements to our paintings. We will also discuss how to recover from mistakes, either fixing them or incorporating them into your work. For beginners create watercolor sketches and learn how to go further with collage!

For those who have worked in watercolor, do you have a pile of watercolors where something just did not work, but you hate to throw it away? Or are you often faced with the decision to “do more” with a painting, but aren’t sure what more could be?

Watercolor is the perfect medium to mix with collage using a variety of exotic, handmade papers. We will incorporate papers from a variety of sources from old lottery tickets, newspapers, wrapping papers and even labels from our favorite (or not so favorite foods). Start collecting now and bring some of you own papers, however this workshop includes supplies and paper from Miriam’s treasure trove.

All levels of experience will enjoy this workshop and if you don’t have a stockpile of questionable work, we will create some pieces in class as your starting point!

We care about your safety! See our classroom safety protocols below

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SAFETY PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS

Due to new CDC recommendations and our concern for everyone’s health and safety, we have new polices in place at this time.

All Participants must be vaccinated.

For the time being, we are resuming the wearing of masks both in the classroom and in the gallery. Please ensure that your mask is well-fitting and comfortable.

Please observe safe distancing at all times when in the classroom, in the gallery, arriving, departing and cleaning up in the sink area.

To ensure we do not exceed the number of people allowed in the classroom, arrive on time (not early) and depart on time when class is over.

Make sure you clean your table after class so things are sanitized for the next person. Cleaning products will be provided.

If you bring a meal to eat during the day, please do so outside on our loading dock (while observing social distancing), or in your car. We have removed our fridge, microwave, and water fountain so we suggest you bring a suitable lunch and your own water bottle. Personal water bottles may be used in the classroom, but must have a straw so that masks will not need to be removed.

DO NOT COME IF YOU ARE ILL, HAVE A FEVER, OR SUSPECT YOU HAVE COVID.

Saturday, May 14 - 10 am to 3 pm - $145 all materials included and a frame for your favorite piece!

Working small does not have to be tedious or overly detailed. Creating a series or a theme and working small is a rewarding way to explore new mediums. Either working in one medium alone or mixing the water-based mediums available, we will create small treasures from 1” – 4” square. Learn how to create a powerful composition in a tiny space and leave with frameable artwork. One frame per participant is included in the fee. The frames are all 5” square with a 3.75”” open space for the image.

This workshop explores the value of creating a series of small paintings which tells a story (the seasons, blossoming of a flower, etc.) or be abstract with a continuous link between each piece. Let your imagination unfold as we create petit quartets.

Series work can lead to fascinating subject explorations!

The class fee includes watercolor paints, brushes, paper and other supplies but please feel free to bring other similar supplies that you would like to try out. More frames can be purchased in class or ordered on line.

We care about your safety! Please see our safety procedures below.

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SAFETY PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS

Due to new CDC recommendations and our concern for everyone’s health and safety, we have new polices in place at this time.

All Participants must be vaccinated.

For the time being, we are resuming the wearing of masks both in the classroom and in the gallery. Please ensure that your mask is well-fitting and comfortable.

Please observe safe distancing at all times when in the classroom, in the gallery, arriving, departing and cleaning up in the sink area.

To ensure we do not exceed the number of people allowed in the classroom, arrive on time (not early) and depart on time when class is over.

Make sure you clean your table after class so things are sanitized for the next person. Cleaning products will be provided.

If you bring a meal to eat during the day, please do so outside on our loading dock (while observing social distancing), or in your car. We have removed our fridge, microwave, and water fountain so we suggest you bring a suitable lunch and your own water bottle. Personal water bottles may be used in the classroom, but must have a straw so that masks will not need to be removed.

DO NOT COME IF YOU ARE ILL, HAVE A FEVER, OR SUSPECT YOU HAVE COVID.

$135.00

Please read our new safety guidelines below as recommended by the CDC. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe. Participants must be vaccinated.

Saturday, March 5th (10am-3pm ET) 2022- $135 includes all materials but please feel to bring other materials you would like to try!

Learn how to create the same subject in four different mediums.!

Working from photographs of your pet(s), you will create four distinct and varied pieces of art. One will be a drawing, then watercolor, collage and the final created in a medium of your choice - a combination of the three you have already learned.

Our subject matter (your dog, cat, mouse or bird) will be created in a similar size for each piece so that you can display them together. Allowing our selves to work in several mediums using the same subject matter is an excellent way to push yourself out of boundaries in art you may have set up for yourself.

Be prepared for a fun and energizing workshop as we explore and create!

——-

SAFETY PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS

Due to new CDC recommendations and our concern for everyone’s health and safety, we have new polices in place at this time.

All Participants must be vaccinated.

For the time being, we are resuming the wearing of masks both in the classroom and in the gallery. Please ensure that your mask is well-fitting and comfortable.

Please observe safe distancing at all times when in the classroom, in the gallery, arriving, departing and cleaning up in the sink area.

To ensure we do not exceed the number of people allowed in the classroom, arrive on time (not early) and depart on time when class is over.

Make sure you clean your table after class so things are sanitized for the next person. Cleaning products will be provided.

If you bring a meal to eat during the day, please do so outside on our loading dock (while observing social distancing), or in your car. We have removed our fridge, microwave, and water fountain so we suggest you bring a suitable lunch and your own water bottle. Personal water bottles may be used in the classroom, but must have a straw so that masks will not need to be removed.

DO NOT COME IF YOU ARE ILL, HAVE A FEVER, OR SUSPECT YOU HAVE COVID.

from 30.00

Class Description

Paint your own lovely color wheel that has both function and beauty. Using a traced decorative wheel in a mandala design, you will use your own palettes to make a huge variety of colors to guide you and delight you!! We will send you the template, some instructions to print before class, and the link to the class when you register.

Frame your color wheel if you like and keep it handy for quick color mixing references!

This class will be a bit longer than our usual watercolor class, so be ready with your set up, the traced wheel, some snacks and have fun painting with Miriam! Invite a friend!

WHY IS THE COLOR WHEEL SO IMPORTANT?

1. You will learn to create 48 colors with three tubes of paint and a tiny bit of black.

2. By creating your own color wheel you will learn how to mix colors, how much water or pigment to use to get the effect you want and how to use complementary colors instead of blacks or just adding more of the same color to make it dark enough (it does not work that way in watercolor)

3. You will begin to want to create more color wheels with different primary base colors to learn what your favorite palette is and how to create new color palettes in your work.

4. You will save money on paint!

See suggested materials list below

Duration: Class may run longer depending on the number of participants. Class will consist of live demonstrations with students working along with the instruction. There will be time for questions and answers.

Please make sure you can attend the class you signed up for as we cannot transfer tuition. Due to privacy issues we will not be able to distribute videos of these live classes. Thank you.

Supply List

• Watercolors – a minimum of three colors – red, yellow and blue.  I use a variety of watercolor brands and types but tubes are essential for this workshop: Ultramarine Blue, New Gamboge (yellow)  or a yellow of your choice but no cadmium colors, and Crimson (or any red, yellow or blue) Additional colors of your choice are encouraged.

• One tube of Black (Peach Black) or Payne’s Gray

• A number #10 or #12 Simply Simmons Round Watercolor (or whatever you have as long as it is a round) Watercolor paper – I use 140lb Arches Cold press paper.  It has a tooth to it, absorbs colors well.  Right now use what you have but results will vary on cheaper paper.

• Water – any source is good, and a water container

• A large flat surface to mix your paints – a palette or several white plates (paper or plastic)

• Paper towels – about three sheets in a pile 4”x4” square will be fine.  Scrap paper to test colors is helpful

• Tracing paper or carbon paper. Or you can turn the printed wheel over and cover the back with soft graphite (6B to 8B pencil) Turn back over and draw the lines on your watercolor paper. Clean up smudges with an eraser.

from $25.00

Class Description

Learn the amazingly simple way to paint watercolor skies, clouds, and the seaside beaches! We will create a minimum of four small watercolors using wet on wet, wet on dry and explore removing colors to create drama. This class will explore techniques not yet shown in Miriam’s previous classes!

You can choose to work from a reference photo, or simply your imagination. By using a basic primary palette and a few basic tools we will create stormy clouds, sunny weather, sunsets and sunrises!

Duration: Class is usually 90 minutes but may run longer depending on the number of participants. Class will consist of live demonstrations with students working along with the instruction. There will be time for questions and answers.

Please make sure you can attend the class you signed up for as we cannot transfer tuition. Due to privacy issues we will not be able to distribute videos of these live classes. Thank you.

Supply List

Watercolors – any will do! A simple collection of colors, tube or pan, will suit this class.

Brushes. A number #10 or #12 Simply Simmons Round Watercolor brush is my favorite, but any bruises will do!

Paper. Any paper will suit - watercolor, mixed media, even sketching paper. We are aiming for our small paintings, so make sure you have plenty available!

Water – any source is good, and a water container

Paper towels – about three sheets in a pile 4”x4” square will be fine.

from $25.00

Class Description

Sometimes the most ordinary scene that you look at every day is a true work of art!

Often people have heard that watercolor is hard to control - in this workshop I will show you how to enjoy and master the simplicity of sketching with watercolor. Working from live still life bouquets we will discuss composition, line work and new ways of presenting a tried and true subject. Creating a series of sketches in watercolor (live or from photos) will hopefully trigger the desire to add sketching to your daily routine!

Often I will have ten watercolor sketches that I come back to and add the ink. This process helps you to remain loose, see the shapes and values and not get tied down to a perfect drawing. We will be using our eyes and hands and not letting the brain and judgments interfere with the process!

Duration: Class typically runs for 120 minutes, but may run longer depending on the number of participants. Class will consist of live demonstrations with students working along with the instruction. There will be time for questions and answers.

Please make sure you can attend the class you signed up for as we cannot transfer tuition. Due to privacy issues we will not be able to distribute videos of these live classes. Thank you.

Supply List

Watercolors – three colors – red, yellow and blue. I use a variety of watercolor brands and types – tube or pan. I like using QOR by Golden, but there are so many choices so use what you have: Ultramarine Blue, Hansa Yellow and Pyrrol Scarlet from Daniel Smith are used in the video. You can find good paint options by clicking here and here.

• A number #10 or #12 Simply Simmons Round Watercolor Brush is only $5-7. The brand is important only because different brands with the same number information can be different sizes. But use what you have if you can’t get out. Click this link for a good example of brushes - you will only need the #12 but others are good to have as well.

• Watercolor paper – I use 140lb Arches Cold press paper. It has a tooth to it, absorbs colors well and receives the ink easily, all which are important factors to me. Right now use what you have but results will vary on cheaper paper. Sometimes that is good too! PAPER is so expensive. I prefer to buy it by the sheet and tear it down to the odd sizes I need. It is cheaper to but 10 sheets at a time (for me). This is a good alternative for beginning. Get what you can afford for right now. I tear the sheets in half as you will see in the workshop. Click this link for a good paper option

• Black pen for inking afterwards – I use IDENTI.PEN from Sakura. I use the fine point only. The ink is permanent. The tip of this pen is vinyl and holds up against the grain of the watercolor pen. You can use any pen and/or pencil you desire. I just like this one - I buy ten at a time. You can purchase it here.

• Water container and water – any source is good

• Paper towels – about three sheets in a pile 4”x4” square will be fine. You need this to dab your brush and check your water /color volume sometimes.

from $35.00

Class Description

Using the seven-step watercolor gouache resist process we will create delightful amphibious creatures. Working in 8”x10” format I will take you through the step-by-step process of creating graphic-looking frogs, toads and even turtles. Nature offers so many design qualities which are perfect for this process. Gouache Resist is a fascinating 7-10 step process that results in a vibrant, wood-block style painting!

Choose your own references to create the drawing, or work from your own froggy pets! This class takes longer than our usual watercolor classes, so have a cup of tea ready and relax and enjoy a creative afternoon! Class time is listed for 2 1/2 hours. Length of time may vary depending on the number of participants.

Duration: Class may run long depending on the number of participants. Class will consist of live demonstrations with students working along with the instruction. There will be time for questions and answers.

Please make sure you can attend the class you signed up for as we cannot transfer tuition. Due to privacy issues we will not be able to distribute videos of these live classes. Thank you.

SUPPLIES

Watercolor paper -140lb cold press approx. 5”x7” or so

Watercolors (cheap ones if you have them I like to use the $5 set from Michael’s that has 36 colors)

Round watercolor brushes, sized #8 and #12

1 tube of white gouache paint

1 bottle of Speedball Super Black India Ink (this is very important)

A cheap 1” brush for the ink.

Paper towels or rags to set painting on as you ink it.

A hair dryer.

from $25.00

Class Description

Using all water media paints we will explore the fascinating beauty of beetles and bugs! You either love them or hate them but bugs make for amazing artwork whether it is realistic or our own graphic and artistic interpretations.

Often insect artwork is presented as a illustration and the challenge for us will be to not only recreate our own images and interpretations’, but to work on composition. We will ask ourselves how we can make this more than just a pretty picture. What will draw people into our idea of beautiful bugs?

Feel free to use transparent watercolors or the more opaque medium of watercolor gouache. We will also explore how to effectively use metallic watercolors as part of the painting. Additional mediums like pen, ink, markers and even a teeny bit of collage will be discussed and encouraged!

Duration: Class is usually 90 minutes but may run longer depending on the number of participants. Class will consist of live demonstrations with students working along with the instruction. There will be time for questions and answers.

Please make sure you can attend the class you signed up for as we cannot transfer tuition. Due to privacy issues we will not be able to distribute videos of these live classes. Thank you.

Supply List

Watercolors – three colors – red, yellow and blue. I use a variety of watercolor brands and types – tube or pan. I like using QOR by Golden, but there are so many choices so use what you have: Ultramarine Blue, Hansa Yellow and Pyrrol Scarlet from Daniel Smith are used in the video. You can find good paint options by clicking here and here.

• A number #10 or #12 Simply Simmons Round Watercolor Brush is only $5-7. The brand is important only because different brands with the same number information can be different sizes. But use what you have if you can’t get out. Click this link for a good example of brushes - you will only need the #12 but others are good to have as well.

• Watercolor paper – I use 140lb Arches Cold press paper. It has a tooth to it, absorbs colors well and receives the ink easily, all which are important factors to me. Right now use what you have but results will vary on cheaper paper. Sometimes that is good too! PAPER is so expensive. I prefer to buy it by the sheet and tear it down to the odd sizes I need. It is cheaper to but 10 sheets at a time (for me). This is a good alternative for beginning. Get what you can afford for right now. I tear the sheets in half as you will see in the workshop. Click this link for a good paper option

• Black pen for inking afterwards – I use IDENTI.PEN from Sakura. I use the fine point only. The ink is permanent. The tip of this pen is vinyl and holds up against the grain of the watercolor pen. You can use any pen and/or pencil you desire. I just like this one - I buy ten at a time. You can purchase it here.

• Water container and water – any source is good

• Paper towels – about three sheets in a pile 4”x4” square will be fine. You need this to dab your brush and check your water /color volume sometimes.

from $25.00

Class Description

Watercolor painting is not hard when you are creating Crazy Chickens with their own Spring Bouquet!

Miriam will unleash your wild side, ruffle some feathers and have you avoiding frustration and despair as you learn about mixing colors with a new approach. In this class you will learn how to mix colors both on your palette, and also on the watercolor paper. Letting the colors flow and mix with one another on the page are parts of the magic of this workshop. We will be creating wild chickens without drawing the first. The freedom of using a #10 -#12 Round watercolor brush forces you stay loose with your brush strokes and avoid using the brush as a drawing tool.

Once the colors are placed, we will come back with black ink and highlight the value changes in your work, While it looks initially like you are outlining your painting you will discover the magic of seeing and creating shapes and the energy of your chickens.

Understanding the importance of white space, the value of your own unique marks and allowing yourself to remain loose and having fun while learning are goals of this class.

Duration: Class is usually 90 minutes but may run longer depending on the number of participants. Class will consist of live demonstrations with students working along with the instruction. There will be time for questions and answers.

Please make sure you can attend the class you signed up for as we cannot transfer tuition. Due to privacy issues we will not be able to distribute videos of these live classes. Thank you.

Supply List

Watercolors – three colors – red, yellow and blue. I use a variety of watercolor brands and types – tube or pan. I like using QOR by Golden, but there are so many choices so use what you have: Ultramarine Blue, Hansa Yellow and Pyrrol Scarlet from Daniel Smith are used in the video. You can find good paint options by clicking here and here.

• A number #10 or #12 Simply Simmons Round Watercolor Brush is only $5-7. The brand is important only because different brands with the same number information can be different sizes. But use what you have if you can’t get out. Click this link for a good example of brushes - you will only need the #12 but others are good to have as well.

• Watercolor paper – I use 140lb Arches Cold press paper. It has a tooth to it, absorbs colors well and receives the ink easily, all which are important factors to me. Right now use what you have but results will vary on cheaper paper. Sometimes that is good too! PAPER is so expensive. I prefer to buy it by the sheet and tear it down to the odd sizes I need. It is cheaper to but 10 sheets at a time (for me). This is a good alternative for beginning. Get what you can afford for right now. I tear the sheets in half as you will see in the workshop. Click this link for a good paper option

• Black pen for inking afterwards – I use IDENTI.PEN from Sakura. I use the fine point only. The ink is permanent. The tip of this pen is vinyl and holds up against the grain of the watercolor pen. You can use any pen and/or pencil you desire. I just like this one - I buy ten at a time. You can purchase it here.

• Water container and water – any source is good

• Paper towels – about three sheets in a pile 4”x4” square will be fine. You need this to dab your brush and check your water /color volume sometimes.

from $25.00

Class Description

Do you have a bunch of watercolors lying around that just aren’t working for you? Or are you excited by florals, but somehow yours are missing a punch? Join Miriam in this fun workshop on creating and/or rescuing paintings that you want to pop off the page with excitement and color and texture! You can do your painting the day of the workshop or start a drawing to bring to the online workshop.

Choosing the papers from scraps, handmade papers, wrapping papers, or other old watercolors we will adhere them with Mod Podge to create a completed piece. Think about using found materials, leaves, yarns, twigs and unique items for backgrounds, flora and fauna. Go wild with wildflowers!

Duration: Class typically runs for 90 minutes, but may run longer depending on the number of participants. Class will consist of live demonstrations with students working along with the instruction. There will be time for questions and answers.

Please make sure you can attend the class you signed up for as we cannot transfer tuition. Due to privacy issues we will not be able to distribute videos of these live classes. Thank you.

Supply List

• A sketch or semi-completed watercolor on board or 140-pound watercolor paper.

• A jar of Mod Podge matte (and a brush)

• A set of tweezers

• A pair of scissors

• A pile of paper – wrapping paper, handmade paper, newspaper, old torn up watercolors. Whatever catches your fancy!
  
  Optional Extras:

  • Metallic watercolors

  • Threads, yarn, fabric scraps, photographs.

from 30.00

Class Description

Paint your own lovely color wheel that has both function and beauty. Using a traced decorative wheel in a mandala design, you will use your own palettes to make a huge variety of colors to guide you and delight you!! We will send you the template, some instructions to print before class, and the link to the class when you register.

Frame your color wheel if you like and keep it handy for quick color mixing references!

This class will be a bit longer than our usual watercolor class, so be ready with your set up, the traced wheel, some snacks and have fun painting with Miriam! Invite a friend!

WHY IS THE COLOR WHEEL SO IMPORTANT?

1. You will learn to create 48 colors with three tubes of paint and a tiny bit of black.

2. By creating your own color wheel you will learn how to mix colors, how much water or pigment to use to get the effect you want and how to use complementary colors instead of blacks or just adding more of the same color to make it dark enough (it does not work that way in watercolor)

3. You will begin to want to create more color wheels with different primary base colors to learn what your favorite palette is and how to create new color palettes in your work.

4. You will save money on paint!

See suggested materials list below

Duration: Class may run longer depending on the number of participants. Class will consist of live demonstrations with students working along with the instruction. There will be time for questions and answers.

Please make sure you can attend the class you signed up for as we cannot transfer tuition. Due to privacy issues we will not be able to distribute videos of these live classes. Thank you.

Supply List

• Watercolors – a minimum of three colors – red, yellow and blue.  I use a variety of watercolor brands and types but tubes are essential for this workshop: Ultramarine Blue, New Gamboge (yellow)  or a yellow of your choice but no cadmium colors, and Crimson (or any red, yellow or blue) Additional colors of your choice are encouraged.

• One tube of Black (Peach Black) or Payne’s Gray

• A number #10 or #12 Simply Simmons Round Watercolor (or whatever you have as long as it is a round) Watercolor paper – I use 140lb Arches Cold press paper.  It has a tooth to it, absorbs colors well.  Right now use what you have but results will vary on cheaper paper.

• Water – any source is good, and a water container

• A large flat surface to mix your paints – a palette or several white plates (paper or plastic)

• Paper towels – about three sheets in a pile 4”x4” square will be fine.  Scrap paper to test colors is helpful

• Tracing paper or carbon paper. Or you can turn the printed wheel over and cover the back with soft graphite (6B to 8B pencil) Turn back over and draw the lines on your watercolor paper. Clean up smudges with an eraser.

from 20.00

Class Description

Working from a photograph, we will learn how to draw and then paint a portrait of your dog. A few key tricks on how to measure the eyes to the ears to the nose to the snout will be covered.

Our drawing will be relatively loose. The next step will be to paint in watercolor both the dog and the background. Often times, back grounds are thrown in as a filler, or they distract from the image. We will learn how to be as conscious of the background as we are of the subject.

The final step will add the inking process as we carefully bring the energy and spirit of the dog alive on paper.

All you need to bring is a picture of your dog and I will help you complete an amazing watercolor and pen and ink painting in 3 hours!

Duration: Class is usually 90 minutes but may run longer depending on the number of participants. Class will consist of live demonstrations with students working along with the instruction. There will be time for questions and answers.

Please make sure you can attend the class you signed up for as we cannot transfer tuition. Due to privacy issues we will not be able to distribute videos of these live classes. Thank you.

Supply List

• Watercolors – a minimum of three colors – red, yellow and blue. I use a variety of watercolor brands and types – tube or pan. Ultramarine Blue, Hansa Yellow and Crimson (or any red, yellow or blue) Recommended additional colors: Peach Black, Burnt Umber or Raw Sienna, Opera and any other colors of your choice. And a small tube of white gouache watercolor

• A number #10 or #12 Simply Simmons Round Watercolor (or whatever you have as long as it is a round)

• Watercolor paper – I use 140lb Arches Cold press paper. It has a tooth to it, absorbs colors well and receives the ink easily, all which are important factors to me. Right now use what you have but results will vary on cheaper paper. Sometimes that is good too!

• Black pen for inking afterwards – I use IDENTI.PEN from Sakura. I use the fine point only. The ink is permanent. The tip of this pen is vinyl and holds up against the grain of the watercolor pen. You can use any pen and/or pencil you desire.

• Water – any source is good, and a water container

• Paper towels – about three sheets in a pile 4”x4” square will be fine.

from 20.00

Class Description

Glazing or layering colors is a fundamental technique in watercolor painting. When you paint, the transparent layers of pigment build up, one on top of the other. This layering of paint changes, enhances and deepens the values and the color appearance of the final painting.

We will create a glazing chart and also create a small watercolor using the techniques discussed in creating the chart. Working from a demo piece we will each explore out favorite color palettes to change the look of the final artwork.

Duration: Class is usually 90 minutes but may run longer depending on the number of participants. Class will consist of live demonstrations with students working along with the instruction. There will be time for questions and answers.

Please make sure you can attend the class you signed up for as we cannot transfer tuition. Due to privacy issues we will not be able to distribute videos of these live classes. Thank you.

Supply List

• Watercolors. I use a variety of watercolor brands and types – tube or pan. A simple selection of colors will do.

• A number #10 or #12 Simply Simmons Round Watercolor (or whatever you have as long as it is a round)

• Watercolor paper – I use 140lb Arches Cold press paper. It has a tooth to it and absorbs color well, both of which are important factors to me. You can use what you have but results will vary on cheaper paper. Sometimes that is good too!

• Water – any source is good, and a water container

• Paper towels – about three sheets in a pile 4”x4” square will be fine.

Working from a photograph, you will learn how to draw and then paint a portrait of your beloved pet. Miriam will demonstrate painting dogs, but you can choose your own favorite fur or feather baby. . A few key tricks on how to measure the eyes to the ears to the nose to the snout will be covered. Our drawing will be relatively loose, so all levels can have fun with this class! Then paint in watercolor both the pet and the background. Often times, back grounds are thrown in as a filler, or they distract from the image. We will learn how to be as conscious of the background as we are of the subject.

The final step will add the inking process as we carefully bring the energy and spirit of the dog alive on paper.

All you need to bring is a picture of your pet, simple materials and I will help you complete an amazing watercolor and pen and ink painting in 2 hours! See your simple supply list below

Special Rates for tweens and teens ages 11-17 and Family Fun rate!!

Join in while you are distance learning! NOTE; YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH THE ZOOM LINK WITHIN ABOUT 24 HOURS FROM THE TIME YOU REGISTER. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE IT, PLEASE EMAIL gallery@310art.com to request us to resend it to you.

Simple supply list below

$20/Person
$10/ Tweens and Teens
$28/Family

Important:

The time listed is EDT so if you are in another time zone, be sure to adjust to the start time for you.

Supply List

1. Watercolors – a minimum of three colors – red, yellow and blue.  I use a variety of watercolor brands and types – tube or pan. Ultramarine Blue, Hansa Yellow and Crimson (or any red, yellow or blue) Additional colors of your choice are encouraged. And a small tube of white gouache watercolor.

2. A number #10 or #12 Simply Simmons Round Watercolor (or whatever you have as long as it is around)

3. Watercolor paper – I use 140lb Arches Cold press paper.  It has a tooth to it, absorbs colors well and receives the ink easily, all of which are important factors to me.  Right now use what you have but results will vary on cheaper paper. Sometimes that is good too!

4. Black pen for inking afterward – I use IDENTI.PEN from Sakura.  I use the fine point only.  The ink is permanent.  The tip of this pen is vinyl and holds up against the grain of the watercolor pen.  You can use any pen and/or pencil you desire. 

5. Water – any source is good, and a water container

6. Paper towels – about three sheets in a pile 4”x 4” square will be fine.

Join in this live zoom class. Enjoy, demonstrations, follow along and lots of time to show your work and ask questions. Create vibrant paintings! Using watercolors on 140lb watercolor paper we will work on creating depth while painting fields of cops along the foothills.  If you have images you would like to work from, feel free on bring the photos to class. Beginners are welcomed and allowing your imagination to flow will be encouraged.

NOTE; YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH THE ZOOM LINK WITHIN ABOUT 24 HOURS FROM THE TIME YOU REGISTER. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE IT, PLEASE EMAIL gallery@310art.com to request us to resend it to you.

Please make sure you can attend the class you signed up for as we cannot transfer tuition. Due to privacy issues we will not be able to distribute videos of these live classes. Thank you..

Simple supply list below

$20/Person
$10 Tweens and Teens
$25Family

Important:

The time listed is EDT so if you are in another time zone, be sure to adjust to the start time for you.

Supply List

Watercolor paints in the tube is preferable – QoR brand made by Golden will give you a professional set of watercolors. Suggested pigments are:

Nickel Azo Yellow, Hansa Yellow Light, Quinacridone Gold Deep, Quinacridone Magenta, Permanent Alizarin Crimson, Pyrrole Red Light, Phthalo Blue (Green Shade), Viridian Green, Burnt Sienna, Paynes Gray, Yellow Ochre, and Ultramarine Blue or French Ultramarine Blue sold as a set by QoR . 

You may also use any brand you are comfortable with but have at the minimum a red, yellow, blue and Quinacridone gold.

QoR brand can be purchased through Amazon and other online sellers and at Cheap Joes Art Supply (we recommend you call first to check on their stock before visiting in person.

• two brushes #8 and #12 round watercolor brush

• 140lb Arches watercolor paper cold press, We will be working on 5”x7” to 8”x10” sizes

• An HB or 2B Pencil

• Identi-pen permanent marker black

• Other pens are good to have – metallic, white, black

Bold, opaque and water-based - Join in and learn how to use gouache. This is a wonderful medium to create cards, posters or just art you love. You can be as graphic or detailed as you like once you master the methods of this medium. Join in a live interactive class, paint along with Miriam and others and have fun creating!! Class is 90 to 120 minutes depending on the number of participants.

Scroll down for a simple materials list. Be set up and ready to join the zoom class and paint at 1pm EDT

Special Rates for tweens and teens ages 11-17 and Family Fun rate!! Join in while you are distance learning!
NOTE; YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH THE ZOOM LINK WITHIN ABOUT 24 HOURS FROM THE TIME YOU REGISTER. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE IT, PLEASE EMAIL gallery@310art.com to request us to resend it to you.
Please make sure you can attend the class you signed up for as we cannot transfer tuition. Due to privacy issues we will not be able to distribute videos of these live classes. Thank you.

Simple supply list below

$20/Person
$10/Tweens and Teens
$28/Family

Important:

The time listed is EDT so if you are in another time zone, be sure to adjust to the start time for you.

Supply List

· an inexpensive set of gouache paint (6-12 colors),

· two brushes #8 and #12 round watercolor brush

· other brushes you have may also be used.

· 140lb Arches watercolor paper cold or hot press, or Bristol board. We will be working on 5”x7” to 8”x10” sizes

· A HB or 2B Pencil

· Other pens are good to have – metallic, white, black

Watercolor painting is not hard when you are creating Crazy Chickens! Miriam will unleash your wild side, ruffle some feathers and have you avoiding frustration and despair as you learn about mixing colors with a new approach.

In this class, you will learn how to mix colors both on your palette and on the watercolor paper.  Letting the colors flow and mix with one another on the page are parts of the magic of this workshop. We will be painting wild chickens without drawing them first. It sounds frightening to begin without a drawing, however, that is the magic of the class. The freedom of using either a #10 or #12 round watercolor brush forces you to stay loose with your brush strokes and avoid using the brush as a drawing tool.
After the colors are placed, we will return with black ink and highlight the value changes in your work. It looks initially as if you are outlining your painting and you will discover the magic of seeing and creating shapes evoking the energy of your chickens. I call it “in-lining”. Understanding the importance of white space, the value of your own unique marks and allowing yourself to remain loose and having fun while learning are goals of this class.

We will meet live on Zoom the week of these classes and focus on learning how to use the brush, mix colors from three colors and enhance your work in ink. There is a fee for individuals and one for a family. Once you pay, you will be emailed an invitation for the Zoom classes, typically within 24 hrs. of purchase. This will be a separate email from the order confirmation that you will receive immediately after purchase.

NEW- TWEENS AND TEENS AGES 11-17 CAN NOW JOIN IN AT A REDUCED RATE WHILE YOU HOMESCHOOL AND DISTENCE LEARN. CHOOSE TWEENS AND TEENS OPTION FOR ONE OR TWO KIDS OR FAMILY FUN RATE… SPONSOR YOUR GRANDKIDS FROM THEIR HOMES, AND PAINT WITH THEM!!

Important: The time listed is EDT so if you are in another time zone, be sure to adjust to the start time for you. Class is usually 90 minutes, but may run longer depending on the number of participants. If questions the day of the class, please email gallery@310art.com
Kids welcomed, with supervision!

Please make sure you can attend the class you signed up for as we cannot transfer tuition. Due to privacy issues we will not be able to distribute videos of these live classes. Thank you..

Simple supply list below

$20/Person
$10/Teen or Tween
$28/Family

Important:

The time listed is EDT so if you are in another time zone, be sure to adjust to the start time for you.

Supply List

1. Watercolors – a minimum of three colors – red, yellow and blue.  I use a variety of watercolor brands and types – tube or pan. Ultramarine Blue, Hansa Yellow and Crimson (or any red, yellow or blue) Additional colors of your choice are encouraged.

2. A number #10 or #12 Simply Simmons Round Watercolor (or whatever you have as long as it is round)

3. Watercolor paper – I use 140lb Arches Cold press paper.  It has a tooth to it, absorbs colors well and receives the ink easily, all of which are important factors to me.  Right now use what you have but results will vary on cheaper paper. Sometimes that is good too!

4. Black pen for inking afterward – I use IDENTI.PEN from Sakura.  I use the fine point only.  The ink is permanent.  The tip of this pen is vinyl and holds up against the grain of the watercolor pen.  You can use any pen and/or pencil you desire.  AND a white gel pen – highly recommend uni-ball Signo Broad.  Other metallic pens that are opaque are also fun.

5. Water – any source is good, and a water container

6. Paper towels – about three sheets in a pile 4”x 4” square will be fine.

Using watercolors on 140lb watercolor paper we will capture the early fall images found on the Blue Ridge Mountains and Apple Orchards North Carolina is well known for. Demonstration and follow along are all part of this live zoom class. Beginners are welcomed and allowing your imagination to flow will be encouraged. Class is 90 to 120 minutes, depending on the number of participants.

NOTE; YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH THE ZOOM LINK WITHIN ABOUT 24 HOURS FROM THE TIME YOU REGISTER. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE IT, PLEASE EMAIL gallery@310art.com to request us to resend it to you.

IMPORTANT - Please make sure you can attend the class you signed up for as we cannot transfer tuition. Due to privacy issues, we will not be able to distribute videos of these live classes. Thank you.

Simple supply list below

$20/Person
$28/Family

Important:

The time listed is EDT so if you are in another time zone, be sure to adjust to the start time for you.

Supply List

Watercolor paints in the tube is preferable – QoR brand made by Golden will give you a professional set of watercolors. Suggested pigments are:

Nickel Azo Yellow, Hansa Yellow Light, Quinacridone Gold Deep, Quinacridone Magenta, Permanent Alizarin Crimson, Pyrrole Red Light, Phthalo Blue (Green Shade), Viridian Green, Burnt Sienna, Paynes Gray, Yellow Ochre, and Ultramarine Blue or French Ultramarine Blue sold as a set by QoR . 

You may also use any brand you are comfortable with but have at the minimum a red, yellow, blue and Quinacridone gold.

QoR brand can be purchased through Amazon and other online sellers and at Cheap Joes Art Supply (we recommend you call first to check on their stock before visiting in person.

• two brushes #8 and #12 round watercolor brush

• 140lb Arches watercolor paper cold press, We will be working on 5”x7” to 8”x10” sizes

• An HB or 2B Pencil

• Identi-pen permanent marker black

• Other pens are good to have – metallic, white, black

Working from fresh flowers in vases or pots as your subject, you will create a fun watercolor ready to frame, make into greeting cards or start your own line of posters.  Watercolor, pen and ink and a bit of imagination help.

You will learn how to not tell the whole story in your painting by letting open space complete the visual picture. We will discuss the importance of white space and how to allow the eye to travel through your painting.

Set up your own vase of flowers or you can work from Miriam’s bouquet live in this fun zoom interactive class! 

Class is usually 90 minutes, but may run longer depending on the number of participants. If questions the day of the class, please email gallery@310art.com

NOTE; YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH THE ZOOM LINK WITHIN ABOUT 24 HOURS FROM THE TIME YOU REGISTER. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE IT, PLEASE EMAIL gallery@310art.com to request us to resend it to you.

IIMPORTANT - Please make sure you can attend the date and time you sign up for. We will not be able to transfer tuition for these inexpensive classes should you miss class.
By purchasing the workshop you agree to not share or distribute the information and downloaded material with anyone else. We will be recording videos of the class for your review or if you miss class. Please to not share the links with anyone else. Thank you.

Simple supply list below

$20/Person
$28/Family

Important:

The time listed is EDT so if you are in another time zone, be sure to adjust to the start time for you.

Supply List

1. Watercolors – a minimum of three colors – red, yellow and blue.  I use a variety of watercolor brands and types – tube or pan. Ultramarine Blue, Hansa Yellow and Crimson (or any red, yellow or blue) Additional colors of your choice are encouraged.

2. A number #10 or #12 Simply Simmons Round Watercolor (or whatever you have as long as it is round)

3. Watercolor paper – I use 140lb Arches Cold press paper.  It has a tooth to it, absorbs colors well and receives the ink easily, all of which are important factors to me.  Right now use what you have but results will vary on cheaper paper. Sometimes that is good too!

4. Black pen for inking afterward – I use IDENTI.PEN from Sakura.  I use the fine point only.  The ink is permanent.  The tip of this pen is vinyl and holds up against the grain of the watercolor pen.  You can use any pen and/or pencil you desire.  AND a white gel pen – highly recommend uni-ball Signo Broad.  Other metallic pens that are opaque are also fun.

5. Water – any source is good, and a water container

6. Paper towels – about three sheets in a pile 4”x 4” square will be fine.

Working from a photograph, you will learn how to draw and then paint a portrait of your beloved pet. Miriam will demonstrate painting dogs, but you can choose your own favorite fur or feather baby. . A few key tricks on how to measure the eyes to the ears to the nose to the snout will be covered. Our drawing will be relatively loose, so all levels can have fun with this class! Then paint in watercolor both the pet and the background. Often times, back grounds are thrown in as a filler, or they distract from the image. We will learn how to be as conscious of the background as we are of the subject.

The final step will add the inking process as we carefully bring the energy and spirit of the dog alive on paper.

All you need to bring is a picture of your pet, simple materials and I will help you complete an amazing watercolor and pen and ink painting in 2 hours! See your simple supply list below

Special Rates for tweens and teens ages 11-17 and Family Fun rate!!

Join in while you are distance learning! NOTE; YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH THE ZOOM LINK WITHIN ABOUT 24 HOURS FROM THE TIME YOU REGISTER. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE IT, PLEASE EMAIL gallery@310art.com to request us to resend it to you.

Simple supply list below

$20/Person
$10/ Tweens and Teens
$28/Family

Important:

The time listed is EDT so if you are in another time zone, be sure to adjust to the start time for you.

Supply List

1. Watercolors – a minimum of three colors – red, yellow and blue.  I use a variety of watercolor brands and types – tube or pan. Ultramarine Blue, Hansa Yellow and Crimson (or any red, yellow or blue) Additional colors of your choice are encouraged. And a small tube of white gouache watercolor

2. A number #10 or #12 Simply Simmons Round Watercolor (or whatever you have as long as it is round)

3. Watercolor paper – I use 140lb Arches Cold press paper.  It has a tooth to it, absorbs colors well and receives the ink easily, all of which are important factors to me.  Right now use what you have but results will vary on cheaper paper. Sometimes that is good too!

4. Black pen for inking afterward – I use IDENTI.PEN from Sakura.  I use the fine point only.  The ink is permanent.  The tip of this pen is vinyl and holds up against the grain of the watercolor pen.  You can use any pen and/or pencil you desire. 

5. Water – any source is good, and a water container

6. Paper towels – about three sheets in a pile 4”x 4” square will be fine.

Sometimes the most ordinary scene that you look at every day is a true work of art. Often people have heard that watercolor is hard to control. In this workshop I will show you how to enjoy and master the simplicity of sketching with watercolor. Working from images we see through our kitchen windows, on our windowsills, or even on the kitchen table we will learn how less can be more. Creating a series of sketches in watercolor (live or from photos) will hopefully trigger the desire to add sketching to your daily routine.

Often I will have ten watercolor sketches that I come back to and add the ink. This process helps you to remain loose, see the shapes and values and not get tied down to a perfect drawing. We will be using our eyes and hands and not letting the brain and judgments interfere with the process.

Simple supply list below

NEW- Check out our family fun rate! Watercolor classes for two in the same household - only an additional $8! PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE ANY ADDITIONAL EMAIL ADDRESSES.

$20/Person
$28/Family

Important:

The time listed is EDT so if you are in another time zone, be sure to adjust to the start time for you. Kids welcomed, with supervision!

Supply List – For the Kitchen Window Workshop

1. Watercolors – a minimum of three colors – red, yellow and blue.  I use a variety of watercolor brands and types – tube or pan. Ultramarine Blue, Hansa Yellow and Crimson (or any red, yellow or blue) Additional colors of your choice are encouraged.

2. A number #10 or #12 Simply Simmons Round Watercolor (or whatever you have as long as it is round)

3. Watercolor paper – I use 140lb Arches Cold press paper.  It has a tooth to it, absorbs colors well and receives the ink easily, all which are important factors to me.  Right now use what you have but results will vary on cheaper paper. Sometimes that is good too!

4. Black pen for inking afterward – I use IDENTI.PEN from Sakura.  I use the fine point only.  The ink is permanent.  The tip of this pen is vinyl and holds up against the grain of the watercolor pen.  You can use any pen and/or pencil you desire. 

5. Water – any source is good, and a water container

6. Paper towels – about three sheets in a pile 4”x4” square will be fine.

Working from fresh flowers in vases or pots as your subject, you will create a fun watercolor ready to frame, make into greeting cards, or start your own line of posters.  Watercolor, pen and ink, and a bit of imagination helps.

You will learn how to not tell the whole story in your painting by letting open space complete the visual picture. We will discuss the importance of white space and how to allow the eye to travel through your painting.

Set up your own vase of flowers or you can work from Miriam’s bouquet live in this fun zoom interactive class! 

Simple supply list below.

$20/Person
$25/Family

Important:

The time listed is EDT so if you are in another time zone, be sure to adjust to the start time for you. Kids welcomed, with supervision!

Supply List

(Supplies can be purchased at Michaels, Amazon, Cheap Joe’s online or your local art supply store. Most are doing curb pick up or order online )

Supply List – For the Kitchen Window Workshop
1. Watercolors – a minimum of three colors – red, yellow and blue.  I use a variety of watercolor brands and types – tube or pan. Ultramarine Blue, Hansa Yellow and Crimson (or any red, yellow or blue) Additional colors of your choice are encouraged.
2. A number #10 or #12 Simply Simmons Round Watercolor (or whatever you have as long as it is a round)
3. Watercolor paper – I use 140lb Arches Cold press paper.  It has a tooth to it, absorbs colors well and receives the ink easily, all which are important factors to me.  Right now use what you have but results will vary on cheaper paper. Sometimes that is good too!
4. Black pen for inking afterwards – I use IDENTI.PEN from Sakura.  I use the fine point only.  The ink is permanent.  The tip of this pen is vinyl and holds up against the grain of the watercolor pen.  You can use any pen and/or pencil you desire. 
5. Water – any source is good, and a water container
6. Paper towels – about three sheets in a pile 4”x4” square will be fine. 

Working from a photograph, you will learn how to draw and then paint a portrait of your dog. A few key tricks on how to measure the eyes to the ears to the nose to the snout will be covered.  Our drawing will be relatively loose, so all levels can have fun with this class! Then paint in watercolor both the dog and the background.  Often times, backgrounds are thrown in as a filler, or they distract from the image. We will learn how to be as conscious of the background as we are of the subject.

The final step will add the inking process as we carefully bring the energy and spirit of the dog alive on paper.

All you need to bring is a picture of your dog, simple materials and I will help you complete an amazing watercolor and pen and ink painting in 2 hours!   
See your simple supply list below

Simple supply list below.

$20/Person
$25/Family

Important:

The time listed is EDT so if you are in another time zone, be sure to adjust to the start time for you. Kids welcomed, with supervision!

Supply List

(Supplies can be purchased at Michaels, Amazon, Cheap Joe’s online or your local art supply store. Most are doing curb pick up or order online )

Supply List – For the Kitchen Window Workshop
1. Watercolors – a minimum of three colors – red, yellow and blue.  I use a variety of watercolor brands and types – tube or pan. Ultramarine Blue, Hansa Yellow and Crimson (or any red, yellow or blue) Additional colors of your choice are encouraged.
2. A number #10 or #12 Simply Simmons Round Watercolor (or whatever you have as long as it is a round)
3. Watercolor paper – I use 140lb Arches Cold press paper.  It has a tooth to it, absorbs colors well and receives the ink easily, all which are important factors to me.  Right now use what you have but results will vary on cheaper paper. Sometimes that is good too!
4. Black pen for inking afterwards – I use IDENTI.PEN from Sakura.  I use the fine point only.  The ink is permanent.  The tip of this pen is vinyl and holds up against the grain of the watercolor pen.  You can use any pen and/or pencil you desire. 
5. Water – any source is good, and a water container
6. Paper towels – about three sheets in a pile 4”x4” square will be fine. 

Sometimes the most ordinary scene that you look at every day is a true work of art. Often people have heard that watercolor is hard to control. In this workshop, I will show you how to enjoy and master the simplicity of sketching with watercolor. Working from images we see through our kitchen windows, on our windowsills, or even on the kitchen table, we will learn how less can be more. Creating a series of sketches in watercolor (live or from photos) will hopefully trigger the desire to add sketching to your daily routine.

Often I will have ten watercolor sketches that I come back to and add the ink. This process helps you to remain loose, see the shapes and values and not get tied down to a perfect drawing. We will be using our eyes and hands and not letting the brain and judgments interfere with the process.

Simple supply list below.

$20/Person
$25/Family

Important:

The time listed is EDT so if you are in another time zone, be sure to adjust to the start time for you. Kids welcomed, with supervision!

Supply List

(Supplies can be purchased at Michaels, Amazon, Cheap Joe’s online or your local art supply store. Most are doing curb pick up or order online )

Supply List – For the Kitchen Window Workshop
1. Watercolors – a minimum of three colors – red, yellow and blue.  I use a variety of watercolor brands and types – tube or pan. Ultramarine Blue, Hansa Yellow and Crimson (or any red, yellow or blue) Additional colors of your choice are encouraged.
2. A number #10 or #12 Simply Simmons Round Watercolor (or whatever you have as long as it is a round)
3. Watercolor paper – I use 140lb Arches Cold press paper.  It has a tooth to it, absorbs colors well and receives the ink easily, all which are important factors to me.  Right now use what you have but results will vary on cheaper paper. Sometimes that is good too!
4. Black pen for inking afterwards – I use IDENTI.PEN from Sakura.  I use the fine point only.  The ink is permanent.  The tip of this pen is vinyl and holds up against the grain of the watercolor pen.  You can use any pen and/or pencil you desire. 
5. Water – any source is good, and a water container
6. Paper towels – about three sheets in a pile 4”x4” square will be fine. 

Watercolor painting is not hard when you are creating Crazy Chickens! Miriam will unleash your wild side, ruffle some feathers, and have you avoiding frustration and despair as you learn about mixing colors with a new approach.

In this class you will learn how to mix colors both on your palette, and on the watercolor paper.  Letting the colors flow and mix with one another on the page are parts of the magic of this workshop. We will be painting wild chickens without drawing them first. It sounds frightening to begin without a drawing, however, that is the magic of the class. The freedom of using either a #10 or #12 round watercolor brush forces you to stay loose with your brush strokes and avoid using the brush as a drawing tool.

After the colors are placed, we will return with black ink and highlight the value changes in your work. It looks initially as if you are outlining your painting and you will discover the magic of seeing and creating shapes evoking the energy of your chickens. I call it “in-lining”. Understanding the importance of white space, the value of your own unique marks, and allowing yourself to remain loose and having fun while learning is the goal of this class.

We will meet live on Zoom the week of these two-hour classes and focus on learning how to use the brush, mix colors from three colors, and enhance your work in ink. There is a fee for individuals and one for a family. Once you pay, you will be emailed an invitation for the Zoom classes, typically within 24 hrs. of purchase. This will be a separate email from the order confirmation that you will receive immediately after purchase.

$20/Person

Important:

The time listed is EDT so if you are in another time zone, be sure to adjust to the start time for you. Kids welcomed, with supervision!

Supply List

(Supplies can be purchased at Michaels, Amazon, Cheap Joe’s online or your local art supply store. Most are doing curb pick up or order online )

1. Watercolors – three colors – red, yellow, and blue. I use a variety of watercolor brands and types – tube or pan. Ultramarine Blue, Hansa Yellow and Crimson (or any red, yellow or blue)

2. A number #10 or #12 Simply Simmons Round Watercolor (or whatever you have as long as it is a round)

3. Watercolor paper – I use 140lb Arches Cold press paper. It has a tooth to it, absorbs colors well, and receives the ink easily, all of which are important factors to me. Right now use what you have but results will vary on cheaper paper. Sometimes that is good too!

4. Black pen for inking afterward – I use IDENTI.PEN from Sakura. I use the fine point only. The ink is permanent. The tip of this pen is vinyl and holds up against the grain of the watercolor pen. You can use any pen and/or pencil you desire.

5. Water – any source is good, and a water container

6. Paper towels – about three sheets in a pile 4”x4” square will be fine.