CLASSES, PRIVATE LESSONS AND WORKSHOPS 

in DOWNEAST MAINE

Learning to See, Interpret and Express
While Exploring  Textures, Colors and Light

PASTEL WORKSHOP

April 5th - 8th

Daily Schedule
  9:30 -10:00 Greetings, Coffee and Set Up
10:00 -12:00 Instruction and Practice
12:00 - 3:00  Individual Painting
  3:00 - 4:00 Critique and Q&A

Topics covered during Instruction Time

• Distinct properties of this only color medium

• Different color theories typically used by pastel painters

• Building volume through color use specific to pastel

• Making luminscent white another unique ability of pastel

• Choosing supplies

• Importance of Composition - Degas said even before Nature the artist must compose. Why?
• Building  rich darks 

Cost for the weekk is $150
Supplies to bring:
Pastels Should you need to acquire a some,  I suggest Nu PAstel's 96 color set. These are rich colors and are inexpensive. When I paint Plein Air this is the set I take. It can be purchase from ASW or Dekota Arts. Check to see who has the best price at the time of purchase.
Papers - Wallis sand paper is a wonderful surface to paint on. It is well textured so that multple layers can be applied.
Drawing Board
Outdoor  Equipment

Look here t the beginning of February for specifc colors from different pastel companies that are good supplements to the Nu Pastel set.

PRIVATE LESSONS

- Should you like a private lesson to work on specific drawing and painting skills this is a good way to focus on specifics .
The cost is $25 an hour

GALLERY DEMONSTRATIONS AND SAMPLINGS - FREE  Look for different ones for summer 2010.

June 18th 5:00
   Asian Ink Painting Demonstration
    We will begin with a discussion and demonstration then folks will have the chance to try grinding their ink and           painting with the Asian brush. Drinks and Discussion will follow.

July 16th 5:00
    Asian In Painting- Composition and mounting.
     This will begin with demonstration and then folks can try the wet lamination process used to construct scrolls. Drinks and Discussion will follow

August 20th 5:00
Asian Technique for Western Watercolor
Demonstration followed by folks sampling the materials and skills.
Drinks and Discussion will follow.

Following are the list of shows to which I am planning to apply in 2010.  Please check this page in March/ April for confirmed schedule.

WINTER HARBOR TRADE DAY
whopaints Gallery and Studio
WINTER HARBOR, MAINE
May  7- whenever
Demonstrations, cookies and drinks.
Children's presence desired.  Toys are out in the garden, legos and books in the gallery.

OLD PORT FESTIVAL
ON THE STREETS OF PORTLAND
June  first or second Sunday 11 - 5

BAR HARBOR ART IN THE PARK
BAR HARBOR, MAINE
June 

ARTS ACROSS ELLSWORTH ARTS FESTIVAL
At the MAINE GRIND COFFEE BAR 2nd Floor
Main Street
Ellsworth Maine

June - 10- 5:00
         - 10- 4:00

WLBZ 2 SIDEWALK ART FESTIVAL
BANGOR, MAINE
August , 9 - 4:00

WINTER HARBOR LOBSTER FESTIVAL
at the
whopaints Gallery and Studio
August  9 - 8:00

DESIGNING WOMEN
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL  (Rt 9 4/10 mile north of Dock Square)
October 3, 10 - 4:00
Kennebunkport, Maine
for more information visit :www.designingwomen.org

This event benefits the Children's Program at
The Graves Library in Kennebunkport

UNITED MAINE CRAFTSMAN
Bangor Auditrium
November 7 & 8, 9 -5

THE GIFTED HAND
ELLSWORTH HOLIDAY INN
November 13 10 -5 and
November 14 9 - 4
www.GiftedHandShow.com
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DESIGNING WOMEN SHOW
THE MERRICONEAG WALDORF SCHOOL
FREEPORT MAINE
November 21, 2008 9 - 4:00

UNITED MAINE CRAFTSMAN
BREWER AUDITORIUM
Friday 27, Sat 28 9 -5:00 Sunday  29th 10 -4:00

UNITED MAINE CRAFTSMAN
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE
Sullivan Gym, 96 Falmouth Street
December 5&6,  9 - 5:00; December 2, 10 - 4:00

WINTER HARBOR SHOP FEST
WINTER HARBOR, MAINE
whopaints Gallery and Studio

 Thursday  December 3, 9 - 8 PM
Hot Chocolate, Cookies, Wine and Cheese after 5