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• Beginner Watercolor Class with Anna Roberts, CF

  • When
    Sunday, May 05, 2024
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    1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Jewish Community Center, 6701 Hoover Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46260
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  BEGINNING WATERCOLOR CLASS with Anna Roberts, CF and Cheryle Lowe, CF at the JCC Indy, 6701 Hoover Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46260

  Sunday, May 5 from 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Adults and Teens Ages 16+.

  $40 for the class. Bring your own supplies (supply list TBD). Space is limited.

  This class will cover the basics of watercolor painting. Learn about watercolor paints, brushes, paper, palettes, other tools used in watercolor, and techniques of application. Students will create the color wheel, mix paints, apply different washes and use various techniques. Concentration on how to control the paint, how to mix the paint, and how to apply the paint. 

  While students will finish a painting in this class, the focus is more on preparing participants to continue their watercolor pursuit by learning the basics. This workshop is open to adults and teens ages 16 and up. You do not need to be a member of The Watercolor Society to attend! 

  

  Supply List for this workshop:

  ·        2 full sheets of 140 lb. paper (22 x 30) cut into halves (Arches, Fabriano, Saunders, Bockingford, Stonehenge, Canson Moulin.)  Paper quality is the single most important part of successful watercolor results.

  ·        Watercolor paint in tubes (no pan cakes please): reds, yellows, blues, greens (preferably brands such as Winsor Newton, Daniel Smith, Sennelier, Schminke, Graham, Holbein, or Qor.  

  ·        Brushes - rounds with good points, sizes 2,4, 6 and a mop brush, flat brush, or bigger brush for washes (synthetics are fine, just no plastic fiber brushes). Anything that you already have and like.

  ·        Palette - something that has some wells and flat areas for mixing.

  ·        Painting board - something like a piece of thin masonite, sheet of plastic, drawing board, etc. that is slightly bigger than your half sheet of paper.

  ·        Two water jars.

  ·        Pencil, ruler, and a pair of scissors.

  ·        Jar of masking fluid (rubber cement can be used if you don't want the expense of masking fluid and don't think you will ever use it again).

  ·        Roll of masking tape.

   

  Meet your instructors! Anna Roberts is a Cardinal Fellow of The Watercolor Society which is the highest earned achievement with WSI. Anna won "Best of Show" in the 2022 WSI Juried Exhibit. Cheryle Lowe is also a Cardinal Fellow of The Watercolor Society of Indiana. She will assist Anna in bringing you a fun day of learning. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from two of the best!

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• Workshop with Lynn D. Pratt

  • Start
    Wednesday, July 10, 2024
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, July 12, 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
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  Watercolor Workshop with Artist Lynn D. Pratt, AWS, WIW, VWS, NEWS.

  Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260

  July 10 to 12, 2024. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. Break for lunch. 

  3-day Workshop Price: $340 for WSI Members. $400 for Non-Members. 

  “Painting Paint Brushes”

  Do your paintings ever look flat and lack depth?

  This class focuses on how to make a painting look three dimensional and realistic.

  We will focus on how to show highlights and shadows while still showing the shape of the object and how to make your paintings jump off the page.

  You will also learn how to mix your pigments so you have dynamic vibrant shadows and dark areas to enhance and add life to your paintings. We will work on dry brush techniques to add realistic texture.

  Learn how to add those finishing details that make your watercolors full of life!

  

  Lynn is a Signature Member of the American Watercolor Society of Indiana, Women in Watercolor, the Vermont Watercolor Society, and the Northeast Watercolor Society. Learn more about Lynn at: https://lynndpratt.com/.

  The Supply list, will be sent to students closer to the workshop.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  If you are not able to attend, you may send someone in your place. No cancellations within 2 weeks of workshop start date. Thank you! 

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• Wild Women Workshop with Jennifer Stone

  • Start
    Tuesday, October 08, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, October 11, 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
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  "Wild Women Workshop" with Artist Jennifer Stone

  Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260

  October 8 to 11, 2024. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. Break for lunch. 

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  With the support of WSI Signature Member Marianne Glick of Glick Art, WSI is able to present this unique opportunity to learn from artist Jennifer Stone AND give WSI Members a considerable discount for this 4-day event.

  
  

  Sign up now before spaces fill up! 4-day Workshop Price: $275 for WSI Members. $475 for Non-Members. 

  Wild Women Workshop - Exploring the possibilities in making original collage is endless. Jennifer will lead you through the steps of making some basic collage and move into more extensive layers. All of this will provide you with a collection of papers to create a variety of art pieces. The class includes a variety of ways to use textural effects and create more interest in your piece. We will concentrate on Jennifer's "Wild Women" class. She provides a template of the face, so no drawing skills are required. Surprisingly, each Wild Woman will differ from everyone else’s in the workshop! "I love all of the interacting of the artists as the workshop ensues. There’s always lots of laughter and fun! I will also share ways to incorporate your collage into different art pieces. Bring your creative self and be ready for a lot of fun!" - Jennifer Stone

   
  

  Learn more about Jennifer and her artwork at https://jenniferstoneartwork.com/jennifer-stone-artwork-2/

  

  SUPPLY LIST

  • 1 full sheet of #300 watercolor paper. any brand. (can be split in half).
  • 1 large 22 x 30 approx support board.
  • 1 half sheet support board.
  • Tracing paper large roughly 15 x 22.
  • Acrylic paint a variety of colors. I use golden fluid acrylics.
  • Include titanium white and carbon black matte gel or matte medium any brand and an old flat brush to apply it.
  • Pop up Kleenex.
  • Black and white paint 8 oz each (cheap is fine for this).
  • Scissors.
  • Peel and stick fun foam sheets (Walmart).
  • 4 quart size zip lock bags
  • 4 foam pro trim rollers (Menards)
  • Stamps and stencils you may have.
  • Molding paste.
  • An old credit/hotel key card
  • 1-2 pkgs of white gift tissue (Like Hallmark brand).
  • 6 kitchen size plastic garbage bags, not the stretch type
  • water containers, include one that is larger, approx. 6 in X 6 in or larger.
  • 2 inch foam brush.
  • 3 inch brayer.
  • Fine mister water bottle
  • kneaded eraser and pencil.
  • Acrylic inks if you have them.
  • I like to do some mark making with watercolor pencils and caran d’ache crayons so if you have anything else you’d like to use, this is the time to experiment!
  • Jennifer will provide the deli paper to make your collage.

  If you are not able to attend, you may send someone in your place. No cancellations within 2 weeks of workshop start date. Thank you! 

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• Workshop with Terry Armstrong

  • When
    Saturday, October 19, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    The Art Barn School of Art, 695 N. 400 E., Valparaiso, IN 46383
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  Intermediate Watercolor Workshop with WSI Member Terry Armstong.

  The Art Barn School of Art, 695 N. 400 E., Valparaiso, IN 46383

  Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm ET

  (Valparaiso's local time is 9:00 am to 3:00 pm CT).

  Adult Class Ages 18+.

  $90 per person includes a box lunch.

  
  

  Join Terry Armstrong as he walks you through these Autumn Pumpkins, learning to create several types of texture with watercolors.

  
  

  Paper Size:  12” x 18” (or larger) horizontal -- Use a good quality rough cold press paper.
  

  Directions:  Lightly sketch the pumpkins with as much detail as possible.  Include a few leaves in foreground and large dark cracks in the tree.  Be sure to add an additional 1-inch white space beyond photo reference on all four sides.  

  Students should bring:

  • Watercolor block or stretched watercolor paper with the image drawn out. (I use Twinrocker or Arches 140 or 300 lb. paper, cold press or rough).  Lightly sketch in as much detail as possible. 
  • Reference material – Please bring photo of pumpkins with you.
  • Assortment of watercolor paints  *(see below)
  • Water container (mason jar works fine)
  • Plastic paint pallet
  • Exacto knife
  • Masking fluid
  • India ink (black) – Optional
  • Assortment of brushes (1” Flat w/c brush, variety of round w/c brushes, 2”– 3” hog hair brush, #12 stiff Filbert oil brush
  • Palette knife

  Please bring high quality (tube) watercolor paints to achieve similar results as instructor. I prefer Winsor-Newton. Although these specific colors are not all required for the workshops, the primary watercolor paints that I use are:

  Alizarin Crimson

  French Ultra Marine

  Prussian Blue

  Black

  Hookers Green or Sap Green

  Permanent White Gouache

  Burnt Sienna

  Quinachridone Gold

  Raw Umber

  Cadmium Yellow Deep

  Opaque White Gouache

  Winsor Yellow

  Cobalt Turquoise light (Gouache)

  Opera Pink or Opera Rose Gouache

  Yellow Ochre

  Neutral Tint

  
  

  Space is limited. You do not have to be a member of WSI to sign up. Registration through The Watercolor Society of Indiana is required. 
  

   
  

  LIVE DEMO FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

  4:30 m to 5:30 pm ET

  (3:30 pm to 4:30 pm CT Valparaiso local time)

  After the workshop, Terry will perform a painting demo. This is separate from the workshop, free, and open to all. If you are unable to attend, you may watch the demo through WSI's Livestream Video on WSI's YouTube Channel. A recording will be available.

  BIOGRAPHY

  Terry Armstrong is a Hoosier-born artist. Greatly influenced by visits to his grandparents' Indiana farm and the natural beauty of the area, he uses the spontaneity of watercolor, dry brush, and egg tempera to capture the true essence of the Midwest. Terry strives for balance between realism and abstraction - where these images excite and evoke a strong feeling or memory. Although his paintings focus on the simple life of rural America, the artwork is also representative of the changing seasons and his childhood memories. Having spent most of his childhood in Columbia City, Indiana, Terry graduated from Carroll High School, Ft. Wayne, and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in both fine art and commercial art from Indiana University/Purdue University, Ft. Wayne. He retired from Biomet, Inc., an orthopedic company in Warsaw, after 25 years of service in marketing communications to pursue his passion of fine art. He now focuses on painting full time, instructing workshops. Terry also served as an assistant professor in watercolor at a local college. His work has captured many honors, among which are the People's Choice Awards and Best of Show in numerous art exhibits. Terry's paintings have been exhibited in numerous galleries in the United States. The Terry Armstrong Watercolor Studio/Gallery is located in their historic 1870's brick home located on twelve acres near Warsaw, Indiana, where he lives with his wife, Mary. Although much of his spare time is painting in his studio, Terry is also an avid runner and enjoys fishing, hiking and the outdoors.

   

  Learn more about Terry Armstrong here: https://terryarmstrong.net/

  Learn more about The Art Barn School of Art here: https://www.artbarnschool.org/

  Art Barn School of Art, housed in a century-old, renovated barn, is dedicated to fostering the love of art for artists of all ages and abilities in its unique 69-acre environment in Porter County, IN.  Art Barn offers a full range of art education classes for children and adults plus exhibitions and cultural programs year-round. In Spring, gallery walls fill floor to ceiling for the annual juried art exhibition (with a 30-year history). In September its annual outdoor Art Blitz festival engages visitors in artmaking, demonstrations and fun for the whole family.

  
  

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