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Monotype with Ink & Watercolor
Ingrid Albrecht (bio)
(773) 728-8715
ingrid@ingridsoriginals.com
www.ingridsoriginals.com

August 6,13,20,27
Tuition $240
Session I, 1:00 - 4:00pm
Session II, 6:30 - 9:30pm

If you are searching for an experience of pure discovery and expression in watercolor, ink and acrylic, then this is the workshop session for you! During these four weeks, participants will discover the unpredictable when ink and watercolor flow together in exciting shapes and designs. Added to this excitement, participants will also discover printing with acrylic in combination with the other media. The elements and principles of design, along with EMOTION, will then be applied to the printed creations to bring the monoprints to final works of art

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Oil Painting Still Life Workshop
Marci Oleszkiewicz (bio)

September 8 - 11
Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 4 pm
$295 non-members, $270 members

This workshop is for beginning and advanced students of all ages. We will have four days to complete two small paintings or one large painting. Beginning with initial thumbnail sketches to final paintings, students will learn the process of working out an idea into a finished painting. Learning from the still life is an excellent starting point to begin to see as a painter. It is also a challenge to the advanced student as they begin to see more, and experiment with different ways of approaching a painting. The focus will be on design and composition, as well as drawing, values, and edges. Students are encouraged to bring in their own still life objects to paint.

OIL PAINTING WORKSHOPS
Scott Tallman Powers (bio)
(773) 255-1781
scottpowersfineart@yahoo.com
www.scottpowersfineart.com

Dynamic Composition in Oil
September 15 - 18, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Thursday

Painting the Portrait in Oil
November 3 - 6, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Thursday

Tuition: $395 for each workshop, with a shared model fee.

Using the nude figure and working in oil, we will be concentrating on Design/Composition. This is the foundation, the 'Backbone' of every painting. Using demonstrations, challenging exercises and class discussions, we will explore the principles and theories of composition; and learn to find 'your own' design sense within your work. This will open the door to truly making your work more Powerful and 'Dynamic'!

Class will begin at 9 am and end at 4 pm.

The first class will begin with a full 6 hour demonstration

Pastel Painting - Plein Air Study to studio painting
Kathie Newman (bio)
708-361-0679
www.kathleennewman.com

September 22 - 25, Monday - Thursday
9 am - 4 pm
Tuition: $300 members / $325 non-members

Open to All Levels.

In this workshop, we will practice traditional methods of pastel painting through direct observation out of doors. Through four days of painting including exercises in composition, massing abstract shapes, value relationships, color and controlling edges, students will be spending their time learning at the easel where Nature provides the greatest lessons. We will then use these sketches and work on larger pieces in the studio. The day begins with a short demo, then out to the field for painting practice, personal attention and guidance throughout the day. Our goal is to work at the process of learning to see and how to respond and interpret that vision into your own personal expression in pastel.

Transportation to various locations is needed. We can arrange carpooling if necessary. Supply list upon registration.

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Painting Flowers in Oil with Diane Rath
Diane Rath (bio)
847-710-6701
dianekrath@yahoo.com
www.dianerath.com

November 10-12, Monday - Wednesday
9 am to 4 pm

Tuition: $325.00

For centuries, the flower has captured the imagination of artists. From the subtleties of Fantin La Tour to the French Impressionists, flowers are the true essence of Beauty. Achieve great strides in your own personal interpretation of flowers in our workshop. Sharing her insights with you, Diane will instruct using a limited color palette to quickly achieve an overall luminous harmony. You will concentrate on Brushwork, Value, Temperature and Edges. The points we will cover:
•The Abstract Design Behind Every Painting

•Meaningful Brushstrokes
    Better paint quality
    Express visual magic
    Maintain the freshness

•Limited Color Palette
    Creates harmony and clarity
    Allows you exciting neutrals
    More control with values and temperature changes

•Thinking in a Painterly Way

Figure Drawing in Charcoal
Henry Yan (bio)
www.henryyanart.com

January 10 - 14, 2009, Saturday - Wednesday
9 am - 4 pm

Tuition: TBD

This workshop will feature both short and long pose charcoal drawings from life models. Line, shape and massing will be introduced and practiced in class. Students will also be encouraged to find their own way of seeking beauty from each pose, and interpret what they find with their personal artistic approach instead of just copying.

The workshop will include different charcoal techniques, demonstrations and individual critiques.