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ABOUT US

EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS

Located on Historic Green Street in downtown Gainesville, the center is host to 20 major exhibitions

annually. We offer workshops instructed by nationally and internationally recognized artists, courses in all media for children and adults, summer art camps for kids, a museum-quality gift shop featuring original art created by local artists, and other special events for the community. Whether you are an artist, art appreciator, instructor, col-lector, or student, the Q is THE place to nurture your cre-ativity in Northeast Georgia.

Gallery and Gift Shop Hours: Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM

Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM, Closed Sunday Voice: 770.536.2575 Fax: 678.343.2738 Email: info@quinlanartscenter.org

December 8 Christmas on Green Street sponsored by the Georgia Art League December 12 - February 15 “Grounded in Nature: A Survey of Paintings” Paige Harvey “Watercolor Bold and Free” Alex McKibbin “Evolution” Judy Carpenter “Georgia Art League Winter Juried Show” Members of the Georgia Art League December 14 Handmade for the Holidays: Fine Craft Fair Studio level of the Quinlan February 27 36th Annual Gala Fine Art Auction Preview March 1 36th Annual Gala Fine Art Auction March 14 - April 12 Youth Art Month sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Gainesville April 17 - June 7 Jay Kemp, Kim Karelson, Mary Ann Klimek & Mary Helene Gardelle, “Out West in Georgia” Eleanor Stecker, Pat Burns, Bambi Rodgers

Looking for a one of a kind holiday gift?

Find it at our

Handmade for the Holidays!

Saturday, Dec. 14, 12 - 4 PM, Studio level of the Quinlan. There is no better gift to give than a handmade art piece from a local artist. Wood turns, glass, handmade jewelry, pottery and more. Free gift wrap will be available.

Our Mission: "Bringing visual arts to life, and

to the life of the community"

Extraordinary Events. Unforgettable Experiences.

Artful

Birthdays

Weddings Receptions

Anniversaries

Corporate events

Christmas parties

Visit our website for pricing, photos,

information and more.

Make a Donation The Quinlan has a “DONATE NOW” but-ton on our website (qvac.org) where you can make a tax deductible donation with the click of a button. Give a gift that matters, support the arts! Small Art Supplies Metal coffee cans, magazines, seashells, pine cones, buttons, dried flowers, fabric samples, broken mirrors, dry erase and bulletin boards, portable CD radios, drying racks, wallpaper books. Operations postage stamps, batteries, copy paper and gen-eral office supplies. Volunteers/Interns Volunteers are certainly our most valu-able assets (there can never be too many helpers). We al-ways have something going on at the Quinlan, the contri-

Quinlan Visual Arts Center is currently seeking interns. Students requiring aca-demic credit and real-world experience can benefit from organiza-tional tasks including but not limited to: exhi-bition installation and preparation, project research, website and social media mainte-nance, children’s pro-

grams, special events and marketing. Call 770.536.2575 for more information.

Sunday, Dec. 8 Come celebrate with the Quin-lan! Christmas on Green Street is a popular holiday tradition with many Gainesville families, in conjunction with this festive event, the Quinlan galleries and gift shop will be open to all attendees.

Free Children’s Holiday Art Party for children ages 5

to 14 beginning after the parade at 5:30. Thank you Georgia Art League for sponsoring this event!

Mary Hull Semi-Private/Custom Lessons for CHILDREN Tuesdays 4 PM - 5 PM $20 per session Learn the basics of drawing, painting and other creative endeavors that your child would like to explore. We can customize the class to your child’s needs. Please call for availability 770.536.2575.

Patricia Fabian Painting Inside and Out 4 Wednesdays 10 AM - 12 PM BEGINNER Jan 15 - Feb 5 ANY MEDIUM $100 members $120 non-members In this class we will explore how to get in touch with your feel-ings and to convey it onto the canvas. With an expressionistic approach, we will use alternative methods and negative space to think outside of the box and paint what speaks to you. For all levels, not a level based class rather a class in exploration. Use your medium of choice and if a beginner a set of acrylic paints, a water media pad. A set of brushes and palette. We will do warm up exercises so everyone will either need a water media pad or canvas panels.

New Classes

Sarah Pattison Painting for Process 6 Tuesdays 10 AM - 12 PM ALL SKILL LEVELS TEMPERA PAINT Session I: Jan.14 - Feb. 18 Session 2: Mar. 4 - Apr. 8 $195 members $225 non-members Non-toxic tempera paint and brushes become the vehicle for an exploration that focuses on the journey not the end product. This class is helpful for anyone wanting to explore and to ex-pand, to play and to express and to find more natural and intui-tive self-expression.

Sarah Pattison The Artist Inside 4 Wednesday 10 AM - 12 PM ALL SKILL LEVELS ACYRLICS, OILS, PASTELS Session I: Feb 5. - Feb. 26 Session 2: Mar. 26 - Apr. 30 $150 members $175 non-members This class combines simple art supplies and various methods to encourage students to slow down and tune into what's happening inside. This class emphasizes the process not the product.

Patricia Fabian Contemporary Plein Air Landscapes 4 Wednesdays 10 AM - 12 PM BEGIN/INT April 9 - 30 ANY MEDIUM $100 members $120 non-members In this class we will paint on location at various places and paint outdoor landscapes contemporary style. Free spirits wanted! Bring whatever media you like. You can bring an easel or beach chair with foam core to put on your lap to use as an easel. First location Fabian's Dock to paint the lake. Address sent to you upon registration.

Judy Bynum George Beginners Oil 3 Fridays, 1-4PM Session 1: Feb.14,21,28 Session 2: Mar. 7,14,21 $100 members $125 non-members Learn to paint in an encouraging relaxed atmosphere with artist Ju-dy Bynum George. Judy offers plenty of individualized instruction and weekly critiques. The classes provide an opportunity to learn the basics of landscape painting as students paint along with the instructor. We will work on a different painting subject each week highlighting the North Georgia area. Anita Ford Beginners Acrylic 6 Wednesdays 6 - 8 PM Session 1: Jan. 15 - Feb. 19 Session 2: Mar. 5 - Apr. 9 $120 members $145 non-members

For ages 18 and up. Learn the

basics of acrylic painting. Ex-

plore acrylic painting techniques

on a variety of surfaces, experi-

ment with brush techniques, col-

or mixing/blending, and complete at least four individu-

al paintings (including a still life, seascape, landscape,

and floral). If you’ve always wanted to try acrylic paint-

ing, please come and join us!

For Beginners

Anita Ford Beginners Drawing 6 Thursdays 6 - 8 PM Session 1: Jan. 16 - Feb. 20 Session 2: Mar. 6 - Apr. 10 $120 members $145 non-members This course will introduce students to basic methods and media involved in drawing. The content will emphasize drawing from observation, development of negative/positive space, shape, composition, line, edge develop-ment and understanding value and composition.

Supply lists on-line. Supplies can be purchased at Pen

Dragon Fine Art Supply located in the Q gift shop. Call

Mary Hull for special requests at 678.897.9614.

Host your own

ARTY

PARTY!

$20 per child/$25 per adult We will tailor your Arty Party just for you by incorporating a personal theme. We provide the supplies, instruction, and inspi-ration; you provide your own refreshments. Minimum party size - 5 children or 4 adults. Includes:

Your own Arty Party theme

Up to two hours of class time

Art supplies and instruction

Free Gallery Entry (during regular business hours)

Choose from:

Pottery

Jewelry Making

Painting on Canvas

Scrapbooking

Mosaics

Printmaking Perfect for:

Kid’s Birthdays

Scout Troops

Home School Groups

Mother’s Morning Out

Reunions

Bachelorettes

Why become a member?

Bi-annual schedules conveniently mailed

Discounts on classes

Invitations to all opening receptions

Entry into the Annual Members’ Exhibition

Summer Art Camp Discount

Membership is TAX DEDUCTIBLE

Best of all you help us to continue our mission:

Bring visual arts to life, and to the life of the community.

How to become a member? Call - 770.536.2575 Web Forms - qvac.org

Email - info@qvac.org

Thank You Sponsors

The Quinlan Visual Arts Center is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Membership dues and donations of cash or

in-kind are tax-deductible. We thank all of our members for your continued support, and our sponsors who are a vital part

of what allows us to fulfill our mission.

“Bringing visual arts to life, and to the life of the community”

For more information Call 770.536.2575

Email: info@qvac.org

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3 Fridays 1 - 4 PM ALL SKILL LEVELS April 4, 11, 18 ACRYLIC OR OIL $90 members $115 non-members Finish your incomplete projects in this popular course with artist Judy Bynum George! Get results with your paintings faster than ever be-fore. She provides a positive teach-ing environment that is encouraging and flexible and says of her alla pri-ma approach, "I often hear from my students who are used to painting tight and detailed that they enjoy learning to become more free.

Christopher Sherry Painting Open Studio 6 Thursdays 10 AM - 12:30 PM INT/ADVANCED ACRYLIC OR OIL Session 1: Jan. 16 - Feb. 20 Session 2: Mar. 6 - Apr. 10 $100 members $120 non-members This class is for those who love to paint and want to learn how to hone the skill. Christopher Sherry, a be-loved instructor of the Quinlan, has been teaching this course for 10 years and it has been our most popular class, ever! Enjoy the atmosphere of painting with other painters and learn new tips and techniques to complete your masterpieces.

Painting Beginner ~ Advanced

Christopher Sherry Beginners Painting Class 6 Thursdays 1:30 PM - 4 PM BEGINNER ACRYLIC OR OIL Session 1: Jan. 16 - Feb. 20 Session 2: Mar. 6 - Apr. 10 $100 members $120 non-members Want to learn how to paint but are scared to learn how? This is the class for you! Chris will show you how to master this medium and while teaching you the process, he’ll even make it FUN! Chris has been a beloved instructor of the Quinlan for over 10 years and his following is a testa-ment to what a great instructor he is. Even if you dabble with paints and want to learn the basics, this class will teach that and much more.

Mixed Media Classes

George Ann Moore Figure Drawing in Pen and Ink 1 Friday 12 - 4 PM ALL LEVELS April 11 Members $60 Non-members $75 Drawing the figure is great fun. You are going to learn how to really see and understand the dimensions and proportions of the figure. You can use any drawing medium you like. Demon-strations include charcoal, conte crayon, ink, and pencil wash. Class will cover adding color to enhance the figure and to add depth and volume. Watercolor, pencil or acrylic all work well because they dry quickly. No oils please. This is not a portrait class.

George Ann Moore Sketchbook Journaling A Visual Diary in Ink and Watercolor 1 Friday 12 - 4 PM ALL LEVELS April 25 Members $40 Non-members $55 The idea of keeping a daily sketchbook journal is very sim-ilar to keeping a diary. This time it is visual instead of ver-bal. Your visual diary should be small and easy to carry. Class will use pen and ink along with either watercolor or watercolor pencils. Minimal supply list is available on line. The idea is to keep the supplies simple and easy. If you can keep them in a shirt pocket or a handbag then you will always be ready to record that special moment. Come have fun learning to train your eyes to see and your hands to draw. Let’s make memories.

Sandra Landergott Private Encaustics Classes Call for pricing and availability This is an introductory course on learning the general techniques of how to use encaustic materials. Learn the background of the art form and the methods of creating your own encaustic masterpiece. Supplies can be discussed directly with instructor.

Patricia Fabian Contemporary Figure Painting 4 Wednesdays 1PM - 3PM BEGIN/INT Jan 15 - Feb 5 ANY MEDIUM $100 members $120 non-members Learn to paint quickly and without thinking it through to express what you see before it is filtered in your mind. Then explore the freedom of cropping to create a master-piece within. Less is more. Learn the technique of elimi-nation and layering to create mood in your figure painting. Supply list: Acrylic paint, water media pad, brushes. Keeping it REAL in the Marketplace 4 Wed (1-3) Apr 9-30 Actually put together your marketing program online through social media, ETSY, BLOGS, approaching a gallery and being successful. This is a course that will teach you and you will be able to set yourself up in the marketplace during class time. Supplies: Computer. $100 M/ $120 NM

EDUCATOR RESOURCES Field Trips. Guided Tours. Art Projects.

Earn Scout Badges

The Quinlan is the place to earn your

badges! Choose from artist, craft, digital

arts, and more. We can customize classes for badge requirements!

Where can I buy Art Supplies in Gainesville?

The Pen Dragon Fine Art Supplies is

conveniently located in the Quinlan Gift Shop

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM -5:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Call Mary Hull for more information

678.897.9614

Gallery ONLY Admission: FREE School rate options: guided tour: $3 per student, or guided tour and art project: $10 per student. Both op-tions includes an 8 page Quinlan coloring book-let. Chaperones are free. Bus Drop off and Parking: Bus drop off takes place on Candler Street, children may unload into the front en-trance. Bus parking is located in the large parking lot behind the building. Lunch/Snacks: The center has a studio space in which groups may bring snacks or lunch. Upon arrival, you may store your coolers and sack lunches. Food is not al-lowed in the galleries. Field trips: Can be scheduled Monday - Friday from 10 am- 4 pm.

For information and scheduling: 770.536.2575 or info@qvac.org

Friday Sketch Club Will resume in January Come and sketch from a live model the first and last Friday of the month, 1:30 - 3 PM. (Clothed model the first Friday, Full Monty Fridays, undraped figure the last Friday of the month). Next session is December 6 and Jan 3 & 31. Cost: $5 per person (clothed model sessions) $10 per person (for Full Monty sessions). For ages 16 and up (if attending undraped session, please com-plete a parental consent form before attending). All levels wel-come. Check website for updates.

Mark your calendars!

Family “Q” Day!

FREE

SATURDAY May 3, 1 - 4 PM

It will be packed with art activities for everyone. Fami-lies can come and explore our galleries and participate in various art projects throughout the day.

The mission of the Georgia Art League (GAL) is to nurture and support the artistic growth and development of our members by providing opportunities to increase their skills and share

their understanding and knowledge of visual arts through exhibition experience, a variety of educational programs, and networking with other artists. The GAL meets once a month at the Quinlan. Georgia Art League Membership: $15 (calendar year) with Quinlan Membership: $50 ~ and up (tax deductible) (12 month membership) To learn more, visit georgiaartleague.org or visit the “affiliates” page at qvac.org.

Juan Alonso Artistic Exposure ONE Saturday 10AM -12:30 PM Jan 18, Feb 22, Mar 22 or Apr 26 For ages 15+ $60 members $80 non-members Discover the secrets behind just pressing the shutter but-ton! In this class you will learn how to master bright-ness, exposure compensation, and tonality. A lot goes into highlighting your subject, this class with show you tips and tricks of creating the perfect of vision of how you want your subject or content to come across. DSLR required.

Photo, mosaics, glass and more

Mary Hull Mosaics 1 - Beginners Call to schedule a class 6 sessions 1 day a week or 5 day workshop style $130 members $150 non members

In this class students will learn to handle and shape glass to make tesserae for a mosaic panel which is individually designed. Basic drawing skills are useful but not neces-sary. Please have your design idea (11x14) on paper prior to class. Design should be a simple line drawing (like a coloring book). Supplies are available at Pen Dragon Fine Art Supply. Mary Hull Mosaics 2 - Advanced Beginners and UP Call to schedule a class 6 sessions 1 day a week or 5 day workshop style $130 members $150 non-members Taking mosaics to the next level we will be working with glass on top of glass with a special glue. The size of your piece will be 11x14. You will need supplies from Mosaics I. Additional supply list available online.

Mary Hull Stained Glass Workshop - All Skill Levels Call to schedule a class $200 members $225 non-members

The piece you will be working on is a panel with 10 to 15 pieces cut and put together. You will learn the basics of glass cutting going over the different curves and shaping. You will have a couple of designs to choose from, and your finished work will be approximately 11 x 14.

Now offering BYOB canvas painting parties for you to create your very own masterpiece!

An Arty Party for grownups! Perfect for couples night out, bachelorette parties, birthdays, holi-day parties, or whatever celebration you had in mind! We also offer mixed media options in-cluding stained glass, pottery, mosaics and more! $25 per adult, no experience necessary. Parties must have a minimum 4 people. Bring your own bottle (BYOB). Call to schedule your personal Q Mixer today! 770.536.2575.

NEW! OPEN STUDIO Tuesdays, 10 - 12 PM

Open Studio is self-guided work time for current students or experienced clay users who can take advantage of our facility with an instructor available should you need assistance. Clay is not included in Open Studio time. Fee schedule: $20 for up to 2 hours of studio time. $30 - 15 lbs of cone 6 clay and glazes (this is plenty of clay to make several pieces), and one shelf of firing. $10 - one shelf of firing only (you bring your own clay and glazes). $25 and up for oversize firing (requiring more space than what a shelf will accommodate, up to an entire kiln).

RSVP required, call 770.536.2575

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Hedi Moran How to Create Vivid Colors Oct 6 - 10 (Mon - Fri) 5 DAYS $650 OIL & ACRYLIC Her typical workshop includes a daily 1-1/2 hour demonstra-tion, followed by personal attention to the unique needs of each student. Workshop focus on how to create vivid colors while exploring con-cepts of composition and the effective use of light.

Workshops

Debra Nadelhoffer The Inside of Landscape Painting Aug 21 - 23 (Thurs. - Sat.) 3 DAYS $350 OIL This class is focused on how to use photographs to create studio paintings. The instructor has photographs for the students to work from which create typical challenges artists face using photographs or students can bring their own. Instructor will emphasize the development of a painting from composition to finish including initial draw-ing, lay in, color and color mixing. Demo each day by in-structor. Drawing experience in required.

Bill Farnsworth Capturing Light Plein Air/Studio OIL May 20 - May 22 (Tue. - Thurs.) 3 days $400

Each morning Bill will paint a demo to show a general approach to oil paint-ing. He will talk about the core prin-cipals of Shapes, Value and Color Temperature. Students will learn how to get the most out of their Plein Air Studies and photo-graphs. ALL SKILL LEVELS

Chris Groves Skyscapes

May 2 - May 4 (Fri. - Sun.) 3 DAYS $450

OIL The workshop will consist of lectures and individual cri-tiques. Class will begin with a lecture on clouds and cloud types; their formation and movement, as well as season specific clouds. Discussion and demo of cloud structure with respect to paint will follow, using value and temperature to render and paint clouds correctly. Class will also cover the sky and skycaps as a compositional element, as well as the main focal point in your paintings. Students should bring their own reference material to paint from, whether it is a photograph, or a small color sketch. ALL SKILL LEVELS

Workshops Amanda Lovett Plein Air for the Studio Landscape Painter Mar. 28 - 29 (Fri . - Sat.) 2 DAYS 10 AM - 4 PM $275 OIL Even if you never leave the Studio, applying basic Plein Air

Techniques will improve your ability to add depth, atmosphere and life to your landscapes. This workshop will cover all the ba-sics as well as advanced tech-niques for painting in Plein Air and how to apply them to your studio work. This informative workshop will consist of instruc-tion, demonstrations and hands on painting by each student.

Individual time and instruction will be emphasized. Supplies will be discussed during the first day of class. ALL SKILL LEVELS

John Poon Painting Landscapes Mar. 31 - Apr. 4 (Mon. - Fri.) 5 DAYS $600 OIL For the most efficient use of time and in order to disseminate as much information as possible, we will be utilizing the benefits from both the outdoors and the classroom. Instruction will in-clude lecture and slide presentation, instructor demonstrations, class critiques, and plenty of one-on-one time with each stu-dent. The principles taught in the class apply universally to painting the landscape in a variety of media. We will be using non petrol based paints for the week. ALL SKILL LEVELS.

Brian Davis Luminous OILS Apr. 14 - 18 (Mon. - Fri.) 5 DAYS $600 Brian will demonstrate the approach to painting in oils that has made his floral paintings renowned. In addition to his oil painting technique, he will talk about choosing a subject, composition and the importance of a value painting, known as "grisaille," which he uses as an under painting for his works. Brian will demo the process of bringing your painting to light. The first day or two will focus on the grisaille and the remainder of the work-shop will deal with the application of color. ALL SKILL LEVELS

Supply lists on-line. Supplies can be purchased at

Pen Dragon Fine Art Supply located in our gift shop.

Call Mary Hull for special requests at 678.897.9614

Barbara Jaenicke The Pastel Landscape Simplified Apr. 28 - 29 (Mon. - Tue.) 2 DAYS $250 10 AM - 6 PM In this workshop, we’ll cover some methods and techniques that will help you simplify your approach to landscape painting, es-pecially in the beginning stages. The exercises we’ll cover will include block-in techniques and using a “minimal stroke” ap-proach. Each day of the workshop will begin with a demonstra-tion followed by plenty of individual help at the easel for the remainder of each day. Geared toward pastelists: however oil

painters are also welcome. ALL SKILL LEVELS

Jared Kaup Beginner Wheel Class 6 Thursdays 6 - 8 PM ALL SKILL LEVELS Session 1: Jan. 16 - Feb. 20 Session 2: Mar. 13 - Apr. 17 $200 members $220 non-members If you always wanted to learn how to use a pottery wheel this class is for you. Students will make original functional ceramic pieces on the wheel. Work at your own pace, this class is tailored specifically to each individual level of ex-perience, focusing on throwing, trimming and glazing. Perfect class for beginners, and great for those who al-ready are familiar with the wheel. Ages 16 and up.

CLAY

Mary Hull Clay Sundays 6 Sundays 5 - 7 PM ALL SKILL LEVELS Session 1: Jan. 12 - Feb. 16 Session 2: Mar. 2 - Apr. 6 Session 3: Apr. 27 - Jun. 8 (skip mother’s day) $120 members $145 non-members Want to enjoy a clay class that you can explore hand building while your child also has a chance to play in the mud too? This class is for you! Have a friend you want to come with? We are running a BOGO 50% off special! Re-strictions for BOGO50 - for ages 7+, must have one par-ent or guardian in attendance if signing up children. Includes 12 pounds of clay.

Mary Hull Hand building Basics 6 Thursdays 10 - 12 PM ALL SKILL LEVELS Session 1: Jan. 16 - Feb. 20 Session 2: Mar. 13 - Apr. 17 Session 3: May 8 - Jun. 12 $120 members $145 non-members Want to learn the basics of hand building and make deco-rative or functional pieces of pottery? Then these classes are for you! A perfect class for beginners, work at your own pace and expanded use of equipment (slab roller, extruder, forms, etc.) facilitates accelerated ability, knowledge and self-assurance. AGES 10+.

Robin “Bird” Smith WHEEL THROWING 101 6 Tuesdays 6 - 8 PM ALL SKILL LEVELS Session 1: Jan. 21 - Feb. 25 Session 2: Mar. 4 - Apr. 8 Session 3: Apr. 22 - May 17 $120 members $145 non-members Learn the basics of wheel throwing in this class. We will also learn how to add clay appliques and/or additions to our pots for added dimension and decorative elements.

Unless otherwise noted, pottery classes on this page include 25

lbs. of clay, glazing and firing.

Mixed Media Paige Harvey PAINT WITH NO FEAR 1 Wednesday 11 - 3 PM BEGINNER Jan. 22 $10 members $25 non-membs

This workshop for inexperienced amateur artists of any age. Empha-sis will be on process rather than any particular technique. If you are one of those people who has always wanted to take a painting class, but

you were afraid you were not "good enough" or do not know what subject matter to choose, the method we will use allows you to immerse yourself in painting...and you will likely be pleased with the resulting prod-uct. Participants should each bring one object from the garage, the attic or the basement. The object should be over 10" in at least one direction and should be an inter-esting shape. Example: old bicycle wheel, broken tools or toys. 12 student max. RSVP REQUIRED 770-536-2575.

Donna Thomas Palette Knife Painting 2 Days - Friday and Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM Session 1: Apr. 4 and 5 ACRYLIC Session 2: Apr. 25 and 26 ALL SKILL LEVELS

Session 3: May 30 and 31 $295 The uses of the palette knife are varied and at the discretion of the artist. This palette knife paint-ing workshop will address under-toning a canvas with acrylic paint in preparation for the application of paint with the knife to reveal this tonal color in the finished work.

Suzy Schultz Solar Plate Etching 1 Saturday 12 - 5 PM ALL SKILL LEVELS May 24 $125

Learn to etch plates using the sun, and make prints from the plates. Solar plate etching is a method of reproducing a drawing or image onto a plate, using the sun, or UV exposure unit. The plate is then inked and run with paper through a press. Bring ei-ther transparencies of image (high contrast is best) or drawings done on drafting film or frosted mylar. One 5” x 7” plate will be provided, so images should be about that size, or slightly bigger. Paper, ink, and all other print making supplies will be provided. Extra plates will be available for sale for $12.

Workshops

Robert Johnson Still-life and OIL Painting Jan. 27 - 31 (Mon. - Fri.) 5 DAY $650 This workshop concentrates on capturing the natural beauty of floras and other still life subjects in oil while working directly from life. The beauty and power of fresh undisturbed oil paint as well as the expressive and descriptive quality of the brushstroke is stressed. The instructor demonstrates and empha-sizes the direct alla-prima approach to oil painting. Johnson is a signature member of the Oil Painters of America and Allied Artists of Ameri-ca. ALL SKILL LEVELS

Nancy Franke Painting Alla Prima Feb 6 - 7 (Thurs. - Fri.) 2 DAY $350 Ease and Flow Workshop Take your paintings to the next level… It’s all about the ability to really see – we will paint studies from life – not so we can be totally literal, but so that we can be inspired! We will use big brushes, lots of paint and do quick studies with a limited pal- ette. This practice enables the painter to achieve free, interpretive paintings that are expressive and alive! Develop-ment of a "style" is not the goal here, but development of confi-dence is! We will learn to simplify, to use bold brushwork and to have FUN at the easel!

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Marc Chatov OIL Portrait Workshop Mar. 21 - 23 (Fri. - Sun.) 3 DAY $430

In this workshop we will focus on drawing and painting the eyes, nose, mouth and ears. Using con-structive and color anatomy, we will look at the basic structure and color development of human fea-tures. Marc will demonstrate the exercises he does to strengthen his fundamentals of drawing, value, color, and composition and apply-

ing these principles. The students will work from a live model all 3 days. ALL SKILL LEVELS