Art Workshops in the Villages, Florida

All of our workshops are designed for beginners and intermediates.  If you are a highly skilled artist our workshop instructors will have additional special work for you.  Just let us know.  There is time in each workshop for the instructor to work personally with each student. 

 

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2010

Links for the artists' supply lists are provided below.  Arches paper 140# is available for $4 per sheet in workshops.  Paintings shown are representative of the artists work but not necessarily what will be done in the workshops.  Artists web sites are listed so you can see more of their work and get more information about them.

 

Pat Ford, Oil/Acrylics Florals,  Mar 8 #2059.203,  $56 - $66 each day, one or more days patfordart.com

Mark Polomchak, Feb 25-26, 2010

Mark has exhibited his watercolors in various Fine Art Shows and galleries throughout the United States and Canada . Prior to attending Indiana University, he spent two years pursuing a career in music at Franklin College, before giving in to his true calling- watercolors. Mark’s heartwarming style is achieved through the simplicity and grace of his paintings. He produces a wide range of images finding much of his inspiration in the serene lifestyle of the Amish, in the landscapes of he Midwest and the seascapes of New England. Mark’s variety of subject matter also includes contemporary florals, abstracts, southwest, and wildlife.  www.polomchak.com $152-$162 #2056.201 SUPPLY LIST  FULL!

 

Mark Polomchak, Feb 25-26, 2010

Mark has exhibited his watercolors in various Fine Art Shows and galleries throughout the United States and Canada . Prior to attending Indiana University, he spent two years pursuing a career in music at Franklin College, before giving in to his true calling- watercolors. Mark’s heartwarming style is achieved through the simplicity and grace of his paintings. He produces a wide range of images finding much of his inspiration in the serene lifestyle of the Amish, in the landscapes of he Midwest and the seascapes of New England. Mark’s variety of subject matter also includes contemporary florals, abstracts, southwest, and wildlife.  www.polomchak.com $152-$162 #2056.201 SUPPLY LIST  FULL!

 

SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE IN ALL THE WORKSHOPS BELOW!

Lian Zhen, Watercolor, Traditional Watercolor
Mar 1-3, Mar 4-5, and Chinese Watercolor March 6-7, 2010. Each of the three segments is priced separately.  You may take 1 or more of the 3 segments. You will have a wonderful time in Lian's workshop and learn many new, exciting techniques he uses to create the exquisitely painted art he creates.    www.lianspainting.com (For the Chinese watercolors and papers there is a $45 material fee.) 

3 day Traditional Wtrclr $195-$205 Mar 1-3 #2095.201 We will finish two 1/2 sheet paintings. 

Each of the 2 day segments are $135-$145. 

#2095.202 Mar 4-5 Traditional - We will finish one 1/2 sheet painting and one 1/4 sheet painting. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

 Supply List for above 2 workshops

#2095.203 Mar 4-5 Chinese watercolor - Chinese supplies $45 or priced based on what you need if you have part of the supplies. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

 

Carol Hickman Mar 12 and 13, 2010 Material List 

'In Your Face Florals', Wtrclr, Carol is known for her large, up close, and personal award winning florals.  What to learn how to do those big, beautiful flowers she does?  Here's your chance!  $84-94  #2007.201 

 

 

Rose Edin  Watercolor, Mar 22-25, 2010
'Color Harmonies That Sing with Light'  A wonderful world of color awaits the participants in a Rose Edin workshop. Brilliant color is created by using pure color and Color Harmonies. Participants will learn to create stunning, light-filled paintings that dance with brilliant color. The workshop will give confidence to painters at all levels.     www.roseedin.com $228-$238 #2097.201 Supply list

 

Anne Abgott, Watercolor Apr 12-13, 2010
 Anne's book was the number 1 seller with Northlight books last year.  She is a master of color and her paintings reflect it.  Her pears are so real you could lift them from the page to eat!  Take a look at her website for her wide variety of topics.  anneabgott.com  $143-153 #2002.201 Supply list  FULL

 

 Lynn Ferris  Watercolor, Apr 6-8, 2010 
Lynn is returning to do a combination of her Figures workshop and Light and Shadow, requested by so many of her students.  She is an award winning artist, former illustrator, who handles watercolor with ease and teaches you to as well.  $150-160 lynnferris.com  #2057.201  Supply list

 

Pat Ford Oil/Acrylic 'Painting With A Knife' $82 92-                   Apr 9-10,2010  

Who needs a brush?! Love the look of texture? Learn an easy way to paint and create texture by painting with various palette knives! You may choose what to work on, but a landscape and a floral will be demonstrated.  Pat will then work individually with each student.  This is a fun way to paint, taught by a master artist teacher. Come and learn some new techniques!  See Pat's work at patfordart.com #2098.201 Supply list

 

Sue Connor, 'Not to Worry' Watercolor
April 22-24, 2010  Sue Conner is a special artist and teacher, genuinely caring about her students.  Her work is free and creative, but can be representational or abstract.  Each piece is truly unique.  Sue will teach you how to use design and color to easiy create very interesting and unique to you pieces of art. www.sueconnor.com $188-$198 #2006.201 Supply list