July 16 – July 20 The Art of the Sketchbook: Drawing as a Way of Life
Lorraine Niemela. Peters Valley Craft Center, Layton, NJ
Use the sketchbook to develop drawing skills, design complex art, explore imagery and record the world around you. Students will explore a variety of techniques, styles, and media, including but not limited to charcoal, watercolor, oil pastels, and colored pencils, on-site in the landscape of Peters Valley. Learn simple and reliable drawing methods! This workshop is valuable for both beginners and experienced artists.
Call 973-948-5202 to register.
July 21 – July 23 Art retreat: Painting and Drawing at the Sea
at the Bellevue Stratford Inn
Gather for an art retreat where sea and sky, gardens and gingerbread homes join together in a celebration of community.
Wednesday, July 21 Movement
Learn to observe patterns of movement and to record crashing waves, windblown trees and shifting clouds Thursday, July 22 Contrast
Use contrast of value, color and texture to give excitement to your art.
Friday, July 23 Viewpoint
Expand your visual focus and your personal response to the world around you to open new approaches to your subject.
July 26 – 28 Watercolor as a Practice
Lorraine Niemela The Newark Museum, Newark, N.J.
From dancing brush to glaze of color, explore the delicate medium of watercolor. Learn techniques of the masters to discover your own personal style. Use color theory and design principles to give energy and expression to your paintings.
Call 973-596-6607 to register.
October 22 – October 24 Art retreat: Perceiving Color, Using Color
at the Bellevue Stratford Inn
Explore and experiment with color to evoke mood, intensity, movement and harmony.
Friday, October 15 What we are really seeing and how to use it
Play with light like an Impressionist! Learn how we perceive the value and intensity of color so that your color choices are discerning and intriguing. Saturday, October 16 Formats and formulas you can use
Learn to choose the color theme appropriate to your subject so that your art glows with harmony and excitement.
Sunday, October 17 Dancing with color
Join with the Expressionists and bring your personal vision and energy to the world around you. Create from what you see and who you are.
CAll Now for information and reservations 732-471-8512
