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Still Life in Pastel
Karen Sewell
Thursdays, April 3 – 17, 6pm – 9pm
Students will learn how to “see” and translate the feeling of a still life subject. Work with the concept that this is just a piece of paper – it’s OK to not get it right all the time. Students will learn how to change course, correct, or just begin again. There will be discussion of pastel properties, papers, framing, and different pastel techniques and styles. For beginner to intermediate students.
TWD0403 Members: $90/Non-members: $110

Monotype Printing
Jessie Ward
Saturday and Sunday, April 12 - 13, 9am – 4:30pm
Most print making processes require costly equipment and chemicals. We will be using water based paints and household items to transfer images. We will also work with some botanical prints and explore positive and negative images. Some drawing or design skills are required. Materials fee is $15.00. Extra paper will be available for purchase. Bring your favorite small brushes and a rolling pin if you have one. Sudents are encouraged to bring pictures or drawings as inspiration of things to paint on to your plates.
TWD0412 Members: $150/Non-members: $180

Introduction to Photography
Wil Stratton
Tuesdays, May 6 – 27, 4 – 6pm
This course will help participants improve their ability to see interesting images and to capture them in photographs. The course will not emphasize the technical aspects of photography, although help will be available as desired. The course will include hands-on exercises during class as well as outside assignments between class sessions. Some basic instruction will be provided in making digital prints from a computer, including ways to improve the images.
TWD0506 Members: $80/Non-members: $100

Drawing
Brad Smith
Friday – Sunday, May 9 – 11, 9am – 4:30pm
This class will be an opportunity to draw realistic and whimsical images with the artist. Brad will share techniques he has discovered and developed in his own drawings.
TWD0509 Members: $225/Non-members: $260

Illustration
Rick Cooley
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, July 7, 9, 11, 9am – 4:30pm
This course is for those artists who have attained a strong skill level and want to pursue work in the illustration market. We will work on individual pieces and your portfolio as a whole. Students will also study professionals and learn about marketing their illustrations.
TWD0707 Members: $225/Non-members: $260

Pen and Ink Drawing
Ron Campbell
Saturday and Sunday, July 12 - 13, 12:30 pm – 4:30pm
This course will cover how to work with pen and ink. Discussions and demonstrations will include composition, how to put depth into a drawing and working with light directions, shadows, foreground and contrast. Students will also learn about using the proper paper, pen tips, and ink. Instruction will be centered on country and mountain landscapes, featuring old barns and homesteads.
TWD0712 Members: $80/Non-members: $100

Intro to Oil Painting
Kate Anderson
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, July 14, 16 and 18, 9am – 12noon
For beginners who want to learn how to create an oil painting, and for intermediates who wish to improve their paint handling skills, this class will explore the many techniques that will enable you to get the results you want. Working indoors from still life set-ups, this class will cover materials, supports, how to begin a painting, color mixing, value, and techniques such as glazing and scumbling. We will experiment with both direct (alla prima) and indirect painting methods, and much more. No experience is necessary.
TWD0714A Members: $90/Non-members: $110

Painting Composition: Acrylic
Aven Tanner
Monday – Friday, July 14 – 18, 1pm – 4:30pm
This class will focus on learning some techniques in acrylic painting such as mixing, tinting, shading blending and using texture. Students will also learn about color theory, contrast, and analogous and monochromatic color schemes. With these skills, students will learn how to fill a background and apply a variety of subject matters ranging from abstract to natural objects, still life and other inspirational subjects. Students will be encouraged to be expressive and intuitive. This class is for beginners and the experienced.
TWD0714B Members: $175/Non-members: $205

Splash! It’s Wet and Wonderful
Leslye Bloom
Saturday – Monday, July 19 – 21, 9am – 4:30pm
This three day workshop is planned to excite participants to go beyond documentation of any subject to create innovative and unique paintings in water media. This is aimed at students with basic skills, but adventurous beginners may join seasoned painters seeking new excitement in their vision. Demos, exercises and finished paintings will be produced as well as a new “vision.” Visit http://www.leslyebloom.com/jaxwater08.html for details.
TWD0719 Members: $225/Non-members: $260

Jump In! The Water’s Fine!
Leslye Bloom
Tuesday – Friday, July 22 – 25, 9am – 4:30pm
Designed as a continuation of the weekend class entitled “Splash – It’s Wet and Wonderful,” we will do new and further explorations into making marks on paper. Students will use anything water soluble but transparent watercolor as a base. Class will include individual assessments and critiques when paintings are completed. Previous weekend class is not a prerequisite. All levels welcome but class requires some basic skills. Visit http://www.leslyebloom.com/jaxwater08.html for details.
TWD0722 Members: $300/Non-members: $335

The Art of Teaching Art to Children
Katherine Devine
Monday – Friday, July 28 – August 1, 9am – 4:30pm
Instruction includes basic drawing, painting, sculpture, collage and mixed media techniques with a hands on opportunity to learn new skills. Students will become familiar with elements of design, art supplies, methods and terminology of teaching art to children. Instruction will be on presenting these skills to all age levels. No experience is necessary.
TWD0728 Members: $375/Non-members: $410

Drawing
Rick Cooley
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, August 4, 6 and 8, 9am – 4:30
Sound drawing is the basis for nearly all visual art. This class is designed to help beginning and intermediate students improve their drawing skills. In turn, it should help them become more competent in other media. We will draw still lifes and outdoor scenes, weather permitting. Students will use a variety of media techniques.
TWD0804 Members: $225/Non-members: $260

Relief Printing
Kate Anderson
Monday – Friday, August 11 – 15, 9am – 4:30pm
In this course students will learn how to design and carve a linoleum block, how to ink the block and print the design. You will create both a black and white, and a multiple color plate print. Students will design and print their own greeting card, bookmark or work of art. The creative possibilities are up to you! No experience necessary but please be aware that sharp carving tools will be used.
TWD0811 Members: $375/Non-members: $410

Experimental Acrylics
Diane Patton
Saturday – Tuesday, August 16 – 19, 9am – 4:30pm
This workshop is designed to open the door for exploration and creativity in acrylics. Students will be encouraged to push beyond a set way of thinking and to discover new techniques. Part of each morning will be used for demonstrations and discussions. Each student will learn to expand his or her way of seeing and jump-starting creative juices.
TWD0816 Members: $300/Non-members: $335

Nature Photography
Don Johnson
Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 9 and 11, 4pm – 6:30pm, Sept. 16 and 18, 5pm – 8pm
This course is designed for serious photographers wanting to capture with their own cameras nature’s beauty that surrounds us. This course covers the basics including finding the best light, proper exposure and composition. Helpful equipment and techniques will be discussed. Field sessions will encompass various aspects such as close-ups, landscape, waterways and more. Students provide their own equipment, including cameras, lenses and tripods.
TWD0909 Members: $110/Non-members: $135

Plein Air: Oil Painting
Kate Anderson
Sunday, September 14, 12noon – 5pm
Discover why the Masters worked outdoors. Experience the magic of working directly from nature in real light. Come and see how working plein air will improve your artwork in a multitude of ways. This workshop will begin with a demonstration and discussion of necessary materials for plein air work from 12noon – 2pm. Class will then be moved outdoors for everyone to have the opportunity to experience plein air first hand. All materials and all levels welcome.
TWD0914 Members: $50/Non-members: $70

Oil Landscape
Karen Sewell
Friday – Sunday, September 19 – 21, 9am – 4:30pm
Learn to translate what the artist “sees” and “feels” for a subject in a lively and vibrantly colorful way that oil paints can deliver. The instructor will emphasize a basic understanding of the principals of perspective, lighting, composition, color and value. This class will demonstrate ways to expand the creative use of oils with mediums and tools. Beginners to intermediate are welcome.
TWD0919 Members: $225/Non-members: $260