(Week 6) Monotype and Mixed Media with Bridget Murphy (8 Classes)
Feb
25

(Week 6) Monotype and Mixed Media with Bridget Murphy (8 Classes)

Explore using various media (printmaking, collage, painting) to create your monotype artwork. In this class we will discuss the principles and elements of design, composition, and combining drawing, texture, and color to create a monotype of an image using line and plexiglass, collage, and oil painting. Students will learn to transfer an image to paper, add collage materials to enhance image, and paint into the image to create final one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork.

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(Week 7) Monotype and Mixed Media with Bridget Murphy (8 Classes)
Mar
4

(Week 7) Monotype and Mixed Media with Bridget Murphy (8 Classes)

Explore using various media (printmaking, collage, painting) to create your monotype artwork. In this class we will discuss the principles and elements of design, composition, and combining drawing, texture, and color to create a monotype of an image using line and plexiglass, collage, and oil painting. Students will learn to transfer an image to paper, add collage materials to enhance image, and paint into the image to create final one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork.

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Print Clinic: Intaglio and Relief Editions with William Demaria (4 Classes)
Mar
5

Print Clinic: Intaglio and Relief Editions with William Demaria (4 Classes)

A lot goes wrong while printing editions. While the top professional shops like to pretend that their work is always perfect, the reality is that the printers who work at those shops are really good at responding to problems in prints and fixing them.

In this class, work with William Demaria, a former printer at Universal Limited Art Editions (ULAE), and learn all the trade secrets necessary to bring your editions to a professional level.

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Inspiration from Art History: Instructed Open Studio (4 Classes)
Mar
5

Inspiration from Art History: Instructed Open Studio (4 Classes)

Art history can be a bottomless source of inspiration for artists but knowing where to look and knowing where to start can be intimidating. This hybrid studio/ lecture series will teach artists how to use art history to inspire their artwork and introduce them to interesting art movements around the world ranging from 18th century Chinese painting to Australian Impressionists and much more.

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An Abstraction Journey with Sarah Barzmehri
Mar
6

An Abstraction Journey with Sarah Barzmehri

This immersive journey invites participants to break free from traditional boundaries and dive into the world of abstraction. By exploring multiple mediums and methods, you’ll discover how to express emotions, stories, and concepts in unique, non-representational ways.

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(Week 8) Monotype and Mixed Media with Bridget Murphy (8 Classes)
Mar
11

(Week 8) Monotype and Mixed Media with Bridget Murphy (8 Classes)

Explore using various media (printmaking, collage, painting) to create your monotype artwork. In this class we will discuss the principles and elements of design, composition, and combining drawing, texture, and color to create a monotype of an image using line and plexiglass, collage, and oil painting. Students will learn to transfer an image to paper, add collage materials to enhance image, and paint into the image to create final one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork.

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(Week 2) Print Clinic: Intaglio and Relief Editions with William Demaria (4 Classes)
Mar
12

(Week 2) Print Clinic: Intaglio and Relief Editions with William Demaria (4 Classes)

A lot goes wrong while printing editions. While the top professional shops like to pretend that their work is always perfect, the reality is that the printers who work at those shops are really good at responding to problems in prints and fixing them.

In this class, work with William Demaria, a former printer at Universal Limited Art Editions (ULAE), and learn all the trade secrets necessary to bring your editions to a professional level.

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(Week 2) Inspiration from Art History: Instructed Open Studio (4 Classes)
Mar
12

(Week 2) Inspiration from Art History: Instructed Open Studio (4 Classes)

Art history can be a bottomless source of inspiration for artists but knowing where to look and knowing where to start can be intimidating. This hybrid studio/ lecture series will teach artists how to use art history to inspire their artwork and introduce them to interesting art movements around the world ranging from 18th century Chinese painting to Australian Impressionists and much more.

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(Week 3) Print Clinic: Intaglio and Relief Editions with William Demaria (4 Classes)
Mar
19

(Week 3) Print Clinic: Intaglio and Relief Editions with William Demaria (4 Classes)

A lot goes wrong while printing editions. While the top professional shops like to pretend that their work is always perfect, the reality is that the printers who work at those shops are really good at responding to problems in prints and fixing them.

In this class, work with William Demaria, a former printer at Universal Limited Art Editions (ULAE), and learn all the trade secrets necessary to bring your editions to a professional level.

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(Week 3) Inspiration from Art History: Instructed Open Studio (4 Classes)
Mar
19

(Week 3) Inspiration from Art History: Instructed Open Studio (4 Classes)

Art history can be a bottomless source of inspiration for artists but knowing where to look and knowing where to start can be intimidating. This hybrid studio/ lecture series will teach artists how to use art history to inspire their artwork and introduce them to interesting art movements around the world ranging from 18th century Chinese painting to Australian Impressionists and much more.

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(Week 4) Print Clinic: Intaglio and Relief Editions with William Demaria (4 Classes)
Mar
26

(Week 4) Print Clinic: Intaglio and Relief Editions with William Demaria (4 Classes)

A lot goes wrong while printing editions. While the top professional shops like to pretend that their work is always perfect, the reality is that the printers who work at those shops are really good at responding to problems in prints and fixing them.

In this class, work with William Demaria, a former printer at Universal Limited Art Editions (ULAE), and learn all the trade secrets necessary to bring your editions to a professional level.

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(Week 4) Inspiration from Art History: Instructed Open Studio (4 Classes)
Mar
26

(Week 4) Inspiration from Art History: Instructed Open Studio (4 Classes)

Art history can be a bottomless source of inspiration for artists but knowing where to look and knowing where to start can be intimidating. This hybrid studio/ lecture series will teach artists how to use art history to inspire their artwork and introduce them to interesting art movements around the world ranging from 18th century Chinese painting to Australian Impressionists and much more.

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Therapeutic Artistic Expression - Peace & Love Circle
Mar
28

Therapeutic Artistic Expression - Peace & Love Circle

Description: Join the Peace & Love Circle for Therapeutic Artistic Expression. Find a safe space to express your feelings and embrace more love, joy, and peace. Explore printmaking and a wide-range of mixed media art. Take a moment to exhale with new friends in a welcoming environment while overcoming stress, anxiety, and fear.

Instructor’s Bio: Ajoure is an emergent artist who has just began mixed-media printmaking. Her creative expression displays love for God and others. She uses creativity to share the good news of God’s love around the world.

Price: $75

Register Here: https://desiconnectevents.com/collections/wpg-workshops/products/therapeutic-artistic-expression-peace-love-circle-mar-28

Supplies are included but feel free to bring additional art/craft supplies; and snacks/drinks to share.

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Monotype and Mixed Media with Bridget Murphy (2 Day Workshop)
Apr
5

Monotype and Mixed Media with Bridget Murphy (2 Day Workshop)

Explore using various media (printmaking, collage, painting) to create your monotype artwork. In this class we will discuss the principles and elements of design, composition, and combining drawing, texture, and color to create a monotype of an image using line and plexiglass, collage, and oil painting. Students will learn to transfer an image to paper, add collage materials to enhance image, and paint into the image to create final one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork.

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Making Floating Frames for Painting with Hand Tools with William Demaria - 4 Weeks
Apr
9

Making Floating Frames for Painting with Hand Tools with William Demaria - 4 Weeks

There are a lot less steps involved in making a frame from scratch for a painting than to make a frame for works on paper. That being said, there still are a couple of tricks that are helpful to know to make a frame by hand at a professional level. This class will teach you everything you need to get started and allow you to frame 2 paintings.

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Oil Painting Like the Old Masters with William Demaria - 4 Weeks
Jun
4

Oil Painting Like the Old Masters with William Demaria - 4 Weeks

Grisaille, Verdaccio, Glaze, Impasto, Under Painting and Indirect Painting As impressive as these techniques sound, in reality they all are cheat codes historic painters invented to make painting easier! In this 4-week class, students will learn how to break down paintings into manageable steps and provide them with a basis to develop their abilities as a painter and find inspiration from art history.

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(Week 5) Monotype and Mixed Media with Bridget Murphy (8 Classes)
Feb
18

(Week 5) Monotype and Mixed Media with Bridget Murphy (8 Classes)

Explore using various media (printmaking, collage, painting) to create your monotype artwork. In this class we will discuss the principles and elements of design, composition, and combining drawing, texture, and color to create a monotype of an image using line and plexiglass, collage, and oil painting. Students will learn to transfer an image to paper, add collage materials to enhance image, and paint into the image to create final one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork.

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Monoprints with Sarah Barzmehri
Feb
16

Monoprints with Sarah Barzmehri

This monoprint workshop introduces participants to new approaches to monoprinting using acrylic paint and a glass surface. Inspired by the atmospheric works of Mark Rothko, students will explore their own creative journey to enjoy unpredictable results. (Materials provided with $15, payable to the instructor.)

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(Week 4) Monotype and Mixed Media with Bridget Murphy (8 Classes)
Feb
11

(Week 4) Monotype and Mixed Media with Bridget Murphy (8 Classes)

Explore using various media (printmaking, collage, painting) to create your monotype artwork. In this class we will discuss the principles and elements of design, composition, and combining drawing, texture, and color to create a monotype of an image using line and plexiglass, collage, and oil painting. Students will learn to transfer an image to paper, add collage materials to enhance image, and paint into the image to create final one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork.

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Botanical Ink Making
Feb
9

Botanical Ink Making

This 3-hour workshop will demonstrate the keys of taking a photo. Whether using iPhone or a physical camera, you will leave with knowledge about how to take a beautifully lit, perfectly framed, and well put together photo.

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(Week 3) Monotype and Mixed Media with Bridget Murphy (8 Classes)
Feb
4

(Week 3) Monotype and Mixed Media with Bridget Murphy (8 Classes)

Explore using various media (printmaking, collage, painting) to create your monotype artwork. In this class we will discuss the principles and elements of design, composition, and combining drawing, texture, and color to create a monotype of an image using line and plexiglass, collage, and oil painting. Students will learn to transfer an image to paper, add collage materials to enhance image, and paint into the image to create final one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork.

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(Week 4) Art Business Bootcamp with William Demaria
Jan
29

(Week 4) Art Business Bootcamp with William Demaria

Selling art is a difficult task. Trying to figure out the logistics of running an art business while also figuring out how to sell your art is nearly impossible. Intended for artists at all levels, this class will cover aspects of art business that aren’t covered in art school like documentation, storage, framing, transport and shipping. The goal of this class is to provide students with solutions for these potentially crippling topics at various different price levels and provide them with a solid foundation to build their art practice.

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(Week 2) Monotype and Mixed Media with Bridget Murphy (8 Classes)
Jan
28

(Week 2) Monotype and Mixed Media with Bridget Murphy (8 Classes)

Explore using various media (printmaking, collage, painting) to create your monotype artwork. In this class we will discuss the principles and elements of design, composition, and combining drawing, texture, and color to create a monotype of an image using line and plexiglass, collage, and oil painting. Students will learn to transfer an image to paper, add collage materials to enhance image, and paint into the image to create final one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork.

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(Week 3) Art Business Bootcamp with William Demaria
Jan
22

(Week 3) Art Business Bootcamp with William Demaria

Selling art is a difficult task. Trying to figure out the logistics of running an art business while also figuring out how to sell your art is nearly impossible. Intended for artists at all levels, this class will cover aspects of art business that aren’t covered in art school like documentation, storage, framing, transport and shipping. The goal of this class is to provide students with solutions for these potentially crippling topics at various different price levels and provide them with a solid foundation to build their art practice.

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Monotype and Mixed Media with Bridget Murphy (8 Classes)
Jan
21

Monotype and Mixed Media with Bridget Murphy (8 Classes)

Explore using various media (printmaking, collage, painting) to create your monotype artwork. In this class we will discuss the principles and elements of design, composition, and combining drawing, texture, and color to create a monotype of an image using line and plexiglass, collage, and oil painting. Students will learn to transfer an image to paper, add collage materials to enhance image, and paint into the image to create final one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork.

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(Week 2) Art Business Bootcamp with William Demaria
Jan
15

(Week 2) Art Business Bootcamp with William Demaria

Selling art is a difficult task. Trying to figure out the logistics of running an art business while also figuring out how to sell your art is nearly impossible. Intended for artists at all levels, this class will cover aspects of art business that aren’t covered in art school like documentation, storage, framing, transport and shipping. The goal of this class is to provide students with solutions for these potentially crippling topics at various different price levels and provide them with a solid foundation to build their art practice.

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Lighting and Photographing Artwork with Kat Thompson
Jan
11

Lighting and Photographing Artwork with Kat Thompson

This workshop provides artists with essential skills to effectively document their installation work through photography. Participants will learn fundamental lighting principles, including how to manipulate light placement, color temperature, and shadow to capture the true essence of their installations. The session covers practical aspects of camera operation, such as setting exposure, white balance, and focus for both DSLR cameras and smartphones. Artists will also explore composition techniques that convey scale and detail, experimenting with different angles and distances.

 

In the hands-on portion, attendees will apply these techniques to a sample installation, receiving feedback to refine their approach. The workshop concludes with a tutorial on basic editing to adjust lighting, color, and contrast, ensuring cohesive, high-quality images ready for portfolios or social media. This session empowers artists to showcase their installations authentically and professionally in photographic form.

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Art Business Bootcamp with William Demaria
Jan
8

Art Business Bootcamp with William Demaria

Selling art is a difficult task. Trying to figure out the logistics of running an art business while also figuring out how to sell your art is nearly impossible. Intended for artists at all levels, this class will cover aspects of art business that aren’t covered in art school like documentation, storage, framing, transport and shipping. The goal of this class is to provide students with solutions for these potentially crippling topics at various different price levels and provide them with a solid foundation to build their art practice.

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