WATER-SOLUBLE OILS: TOOLS & TECHNIQUES with Nancy Lohmiller

Saturdays, April 7, 14, 28, May 5, 12, 19 10 am – 1 pm

This 6-week class in water-soluble oils will focus on the basic elements of the medium, while examining and exploring tools to achieve fluidity, allowing for the expression of the form, movement of the brush and an understanding of the usage of mixing agents to achieve specific results. Tools and supports will be discussed, as well as basic compositional issues such as light, shadow, form and perspective.  Ideal for beginners to explore the medium and for advanced students to increase their understanding and enrich their creative process. *Supply list available online.

$200 Member / $240 Non-Member

EXPRESSIVE ABSTRACT NATURE PAINTING with Cecelia Blenker

Thursdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 10 am – Noon

Explore abstract shapes, colors and textures from nature in this 4-session acrylic painting class.  We will create 2 16” x 20” acrylic paintings on canvas with rich layers of colors and shapes using a variety of tools.  Let shapes and images from nature emerge, creating an expressive vision of flowers, leaves or trees. Students will learn to use line, glazing and layering techniques; stamps, stencils and other tools to create nature-inspired images.  Supply List available online.

$89 Members/ $107 Non-Members

PAINT OLD GLORY IN WATERCOLOR with Erin Callahan Blum

Tuesdays, April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Honor our nation’s country and flag by painting a translucent watercolor of Old Glory in this 4-session class.  Bring in your own photos of our flag to work from or paint from flags brought into class. Supply List available online.

$118 Members/ $142 Non-Members

CREATIVE CANVAS: FAMOUS FLORALS with Cecelia Blenker

Wednesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25    1 pm – 3 pm

Bring out your inner artist and create colorful, joyful acrylic paintings on canvas while learning basic acrylic painting skills and techniques. In this 4-session class we will create an acrylic floral painting each week inspired by famous artists such as O’Keefe, Matisse, Warhol and Van Gogh.  Supply List available online.

$89 Members/ $107 Non-Members

OUTSIDE ART:  IT’S FOR THE BIRDS! with Clarey Wamhoff

Saturday, April 21 9 am – 1 pm

Welcome spring by creating a colorful and expressive birdhouse for your backyard!  In this 4-hour workshop, you will create a whimsical domicile that any bird would be proud to call home. Using a pre-fab, primed birdhouse as our canvas, we will use pattern and color to elevate your birds to be the envy of the whole flock!  All supplies provided, supply fee $15 (pay artist day of class).

$40 Members/ $48 Non-Members

DRAWING FROM PHOTOS with Beki Borman

Tuesdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Learn how your favorite photos and images can translate into sensitive and powerful drawings.  We will cover a brief introduction on drawing and then focus on how to translate photographs using drawing techniques and tools.  Perfect for beginners or those looking for a new perspective.  Supply List available online.

$126 Members/ $158 Non-Members

PASTEL BASICS-TURNING YOUR PHOTOS INTO PAINTINGS with Chris Behrs

Wednesdays, April 11,18, 25, 6 pm – 8 pm

This class will explore pastel painting as well as materials and surfaces that pastel artists use. You will learn basic color theory, how values are ESSENTIAL to great art, and how to use your photographs as inspiration for beautiful paintings.  Chris Behrs teaches art at Cedarburg High School and leads our Children’s Youth Plein Air Camp during the Summer.  He returns to the CCC, this time to teach adults!  He brings 30+ years of experience as a pastel painter.  All supplies included.

$89 Members/$107 Non-Members

WATERCOLOR, BACK TO BASICS with Nancy Montgomery

Tuesday, April 24 1 pm - 3:30 pm

Whether a beginner or intermediate watercolorist, in this workshop, you will acquire or build upon techniques of this often-feared medium.  You will begin with a step-by-step process, taking your composition from a line drawing to a value drawing to a wonderful transparent watercolor painting!  Demonstrations and applications on basic watercolor painting materials and techniques will be the heart of the workshop.  Supplies are included in class fee but feel free to bring your favorite materials.

$38 Members/ $46 Non-Members

OUTDOOR SKETCHING IN CHARMING CEDARBURG with Ann Thomas

Fridays, May 4, 11, 18, 25 9:30 am - Noon

Working outdoors when weather permits, learn how to capture the mellow, old stone, brick and wood structures in and around Cedarburg using pen and ink techniques with watercolor.  This class offers demos, handouts, one-on-one assistance with focus on perspective to help you create your own unique building renderings. Students are encouraged to bring photos they would like help in developing in case of inclement weather. Supply List available online.

$120 Members/144 Non-Members

TITLE: Upcoming Plein Air Workshops

SPONSORING INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION: Cedarburg Artists Guild Plein Air Committee

LOCATION: Cedarburg (contact them for address)

DATES:

May 24 – 25, with Kathie Wheeler, Oil: www.kathiewheeler.com

June 1 – 2, with Steve Puttrich, Watercolor: www.steveputtrich.com

June 9 – 10, with Stuart Fullerton, Oil: www.stuartpainter.fineartstudioonline.com

DESCRIPTION: Workshops for you! Open to all artists who'd like to learn plein air from national award winning painters. You do not need to be in the Cedarburg Plein Air event to sign up through the websites shown above. Get in before they fill! Two-day outdoor painting workshops by the 2018 Paint Cedarburg judges. Register for one, two, or all three workshops on the artists' websites

PORTRAIT OF THE SOUL with Sandra Zahn

Friday, April 20 10 am – 3pm

Break through the surface of your daily life to create a Soul Portrait Collage and a sense of inner wholeness with emotional grounding as well as an appreciation of your inner aspects.  Through drumming and meditation, you will render your spontaneous background painting.  Express with unexpected tools such as sponges, rollers, scrapers, hands, water spray and brushes.  Explore metaphors and find meaning in the placement of your images as your trust your inner wisdom.  All supplies included.  Sandra Zahn, ATR-BC is available for further consultation.

$119 Members/$143 Non-Members

3 DAY PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP with Thomas Buchs
May 10th - 12th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (3 day workshop)

Saturday May 19th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (one day workshop)

You will need your own paints and solvents, (I paint in oils) but you can also paint in Acrylic or Water Soluble oils, at least two 11”x14” , and one 16x20 canvas paint panels (not stretched canvas) Easel or Pochade box , Palette, Paper Towel and a small garbage bag.  Brushes are your choice, but I would suggest a small (1-2-3)and large (6-8-10) filbert and a small and large flat.  And one small liner, and one large flat(2”).

You may arrive one  hour earlier -to set up, and we will take a one hour lunch break. (You can bring a lunch and store it in our fridge.)

Areas I will emphasize include: Composition, Perspective' Color Harmony and Tonal Balance

I will give you personal assistance and critique your work. Depending on the weather, we will paint outdoors in this area, or I will show you how to paint with a plein air feel from photos indoors.

$100 for 3 day workshop

​$50.00 for 1 day workshop

THE LIGHTHOUSE with Michelle Savas Thompson

Wednesdays, April 18 9 am – Noon & April 25 9 am - 11 am

Create your own masterpiece.  In this 2-session class, you will have the opportunity to build a lighthouse from start to finish while learning insider techniques on varying color values and brush strokes.  Receive individualized attention as you follow step-by-step instructions.  Students may use the artist's photo or bring in one of their own to work from. Supplies Included.

$68 Members/ $80 Non-Members