CLASS AND WORKSHOP OFFERINGS

WORKSHOP: PAINTING IMAGES WITH ENCAUSTIC

GAGE ACADEMY OF ART, 

APRIL 11th and 12th 

9:30 am – 4:30 pm

 

All levels

$408

This class will cover basic encaustic painting technique for the encaustic and non-encaustic artist who wants to paint images with the ancient medium of encaustic. Do you like immediacy and flexibility? This medium is for you! In this class students will work from photo references that they provide. 

Class topics include:

  • Using a heated pallet
  • Applying the paint, and scraping to remove it
  • Painting on panel and paper
  • Using drawing materials with encaustic paint
  • Fusing with a heat gun or torch

This workshop is at the Georgetown location, Studio C

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BRUSH HOUR: CHARCOAL DRAWING SPRING THINGS

GAGE ACADEMY OF ART, 

THURSDAY  MAY  7th 

5 – 6:30 pm

Beginner

$74

Explore the growing things of the spring using charcoal and erasure! Absolutely no experience needed. This class is open to students of all abilities.

All materials are provided.

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STILL LIFE DRAWING WITH CHARCOAL

GAGE ACADEMY OF ART, 

MAY 14th – JUNE 11th 

 6:30 – 9:30 pm

ALL LEVELS

$430

Still life will be the subject while learning to see and draw with charcoal and erasure. Drawing skills benefit all visual art forms. Absolutely no experience needed.

Class topics will include:

  • Creating a composition
  • Establishing the brightest and darkest points of the subject
  • Defining the light and shadow masses
  • Finding the gesture of an object
  • How to draw volume
  • Using positive and negative space to your advantage
  • The erasure as a drawing tool

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PRIVATE DRAWING AND ENCAUSTIC PAINTING LESSONS WITH WILLOW

I offer private drawing and encaustic lessons in my Seattle art studio for $140 a lesson. The lessons are two hours each but if you need something different it can be arranged and will be priced at $70 an hour. Five-lesson packages are also available for $650. 

Please contact me about pricing for group drawing lessons with charcoal and erasure.

I also teach workshops at other venues from time to time. I will post those opportunities on this page.

SIP AND DRAW CLASS FOR FUN!

This is not just tip back a glass of wine and make a drawing that is just like everyone else’s in the room. You will be in a real art studio, making a drawing that is unique to you! No experience is necessary, I will give you one-on-one help as you draw your still life with charcoal and an eraser. Come ready to enjoy yourself and learn something new about drawing. This event lasts an hour and a half.

Arrange a Sip and Draw Class for a birthday party, reunion, team event, or as a fun way to get together with friends. Consider giving it as a gift!

Sip and Draw is available for a minimum of 5-maximum of 8 persons in Willow’s Studio. During the summer months the maxim is 10 when it can be outside in the garden. At $50 per person. It includes a drawing lesson and materials.

Wine is $10 a glass or bring your own.

Questions?  Please feel free to call me at 206-291-2929 or email me here to plan your Sip and Draw.

GIFT CARDS

The gift card can be used towards the purchase of a painting or lessons. The choice is yours!