Franciscan Life Process Center-Art School

Workshop Lineup 2018

*Note to all: We often fly these amazing workshop teachers to the

Franciscan Life Process Center – Art School. Please sign up before the

“month before” mark for a workshop, as we make the determination if

enough people are signed up at that point to run the workshop. We do

the best we can, but we need your help in this.

March 5-10 - Prosopon School Of Iconology-Dmitrii and Tatiana

Berestova-Icon Painting

Students are introduced to the practical and theoretical aspects of icon

writing. Interpretations of iconographic symbolism and the theological

and anthropological basis of each step of the process are presented in

parallel to the technical instruction. By the end of an intensive

workshop, the beginner completes writing of an icon. No artistic

experience is required of the beginning student. Through the visual

language of the icon, the student may move toward a better vision of

the self, the world, and the Divine. By writing an icon, the student

works toward the reestablishment of the original untarnished condition

of man’s image in a disciplined way."This will be the Beginners /

Intermediate class.

The icon of the Theotokos Eleusia (Tenderness) will be the theme for

the class. The first time students will work on Archangel Michael, the

others will work on the icon of Theotokos. Those who have done only

one or two icons with us, may do an abbreviated version of the icon of

Theotokos.

The cost for returning students is $100 less than for the beginning

students since the returning students will be bringing their own boards

with the gilding completed before the class. The cost of this workshop

is $775.

http://www.prosoponschool.org/

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prosopon-school-of-iconology-dmitrii-

and-tatiana-berestova-icon-painting-tickets-36788432191

April 12-14 – David Shevlino-“Alla Prima Figure and Portrait Painting”

David's website: www.davidshevlino.com. This class is about painting

the figure and portrait alla prima (wet into wet) and the techniques

used to create a fresh, direct response to our subjects. After a

demonstration, the class will work in monotone from the model for the

first day, concentrating on value. After that, we’ll work in full color

from the model; learning how to interpret and simplify by seeing the

figure as a series of basic shapes described by color/ light and

shadow. By learning to simplify what we see, we become better able to

paint our subjects with greater clarity and directness. This class will be

particularly helpful to students who wish to paint more loosely and to

use their brushstrokes with economy. The cost of this workshop is

$485.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/david-shevlino-alla-prima-figure-and-

portrait-painting-tickets-26499826695

April 12-14, Sarah Rehmer, “Encaustic Painting and Collage

Workshop”

Learn the fundamentals of painting with encaustic paints and medium.

This three day workshop will cover color mixing, making glazes and safe

studio practices for working in this versatile medium. We will also work

with the various characteristics that make this medium unique - from

optical depth, to texture and mark making - as well as working with

image transfers and mixed media and collage applications. Part of day

one will be spent using wax and other materials to create our own

collage papers. You will come away with a basic understanding of the

media and fusing techniques, as well as how to incorporate encaustic

painting into your current studio practice. You do not need prior

experience working with encaustic paint, but general art making

experience will be helpful. Instructor will supply paint and medium plus

all equipment and brushes needed for use during the workshop. The

cost of this workshop is $400.

http://rehmer-studio.com/

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sarah-rehmer-encaustic-painting-and-

collage-workshop-tickets-36757743400

May 7-9, Michael Chesley Johnson, “Pastel Plein Air Painting

Workshop”

Join nationally-known artist Michael Chesley Johnson as he shows you

how to paint the landscape on-location in pastel. In this plein air

workshop, you'll start in the studio with basic principles, and then you'll

move to the field where Michael will demonstrate his method for

"capturing the moment" quickly and efficiently but without sacrificing

mood and magic. Michael will show you how focusing on just value and

color temperature in an initial "bestguess" will get you started quickly,

leaving plenty of time for making adjustments at a more leisurely pace.

After the demonstration, you'll have the opportunity to practice your

new skills with Michael going from easel to easel offering plenty of

personal help. Each day will offer at least one demo plus critiques of

student work done in the workshop. The cost of this workshop is $400.

http://www.michaelchesleyjohnson.com/

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michael-chesley-johnson-pastel-plein-

air-painting-workshop-tickets-21558543183

May 16-19-Aaron Schuerr-“Painting Spring Landscapes in Oil or

Pastel”

Get ready to explore the beautiful Franciscan Life Process Center

campus and the surrounding countryside during this plein air and studio

painting workshop with award-winning artist Aaron Schuerr. Enjoy the

beauty and challenge of painting in the field, and then learn how field

studies can be used as a reference for studio paintings. During our time

outdoors, we’ll focus on sketching, simplification, fresh color, accurate

drawing, dynamic composition, and discovering “the story” within the

seeming complexity of nature. Back in the studio we’ll analyze the

plein air work and dig into the nuances of color, value, and

composition. I’ll introduce the charcoal preparatory drawing as a fun

and inventive way to plan a studio pastel. This class will include

demonstrations in the field and studio, friendly critiques, and plenty of

one-on-one time. We’ll start from the thumbnail sketch and work

through flat-color plane exercises before diving into longer plein air

painting sessions. The focus will be on process over product, in learning

to see in new and dynamic ways and work simply, directly, and with

confidence. While experience is helpful, it is not required.

https://aaronschuerr.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aaron-schuerr-painting-spring-

landscapes-in-oil-or-pastel-tickets-37396307362

May 17-19-Matt Linz-“Painting With a Bold Brush”

The workshop description: Painting from a live model can be one of the

most challenging subjects for an artist to paint. This workshop is

designed to help students over come the problems that arise while

working from life. Matt and his students will be working from live

models throughout the workshop. You will learn how to simplify the

subject through the use of value, color and edges. Learning to interpret

the subject in a more expressive way will be emphasized during the

workshop. There will be demonstrations and lots of individual

instruction. The cost of this workshop is $380.

mattlinz.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/matt-linz-painting-with-a-bold-brush-

portrait-painting-tickets-34861692260

June 7-9, Jon Redmond-“Light and it’s Relationship in the Landscape”

Jon’s workshop will focus on the importance of light and its relationship

to how we paint forms and atmospheric space. Jon will make sense of

the complexities of your oil painting materials and how best to use

them for interpreting how we see. A special emphasis will be placed on

the use of transparent and opaque pigments and how these relate to

our perception of light. We will work outdoors (weather permitting) or

indoors with still life. Jon will give demonstrations on the use of the

underpainting, the importance of “lost and found” form, and

explanations of direct and indirect oil techniques. Intense personal

instruction will be augmented with talks about the materials and the

working methods of various artists (both contemporary and historical).

All levels and mediums are welcome but the emphasis will be on oil.

The cost of this workshop is $410.

www.jonredmond.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jon-redmond-light-and-its-relationship-

in-the-landscape-tickets-27641287836

June 7-9, Peggi Kroll Roberts, “Figure in Oil or Gouache-Acrylic and

Watercolor Welcome ”

In this workshop, the figure will be the subject matter however the

focus will be on improving fundamental skills. Students will experience

many specific assignments which will help “get to the point more

successfully”. There will be daily demonstrations emphasizing big

shapes, value pattern, color relationships, drawing, paint application

and attention to the artists individual “voice” nurturing the personal

esthetic. Be ready to cover a lot of canvas and paper. Students

will receive plenty of one-to-one instruction and individual

demonstrations as needed. The cost of $450 includes model fee.

https://www.krollroberts.com/

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peggi-kroll-roberts-figure-in-oil-or-

gouache-acrylic-and-watercolor-welcome-tickets-37041106948

June 21-23, Jim McVicker, “Creating Colorful Plein Air Paintings”

In this three day workshop I plan to start by talking about my process

and my thoughts on landscape painting.I will paint a small demo the

first morning to show my process for starting a landscape, how I work

over the entire canvas in order to develop the painting as a unified

whole, working on the land, trees, water, and sky so the painting

develops with a cohesive feeling and not as separate parts.

I will describe how I see, and how I simplify what I see, how to focus on

the design and values which will give your work a sense of

completeness, throughout the process. I will also talk about my process

of taking landscape paintings back into the field for several sittings to

complete larger paintings. The cost of this workshop is $425.

jimmcvickerpaints.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jim-mcvicker-creating-colorful-plein-

air-paintings-tickets-27603052473

6/21-23, W. Truman Hosner-“Concepts for Painting the Figure in

Outdoor Settings”

Drawing the figure is complex enough in and of itself. Add to it the

changing light and the constant movement found in nature and the

challenge becomes even more exciting! I will discuss concepts (as

taught to me and also proven over the years in my own work) for

working with speed and confidence and about the effects of color

unique to outdoor settings. I will begin with Frank Reilly's (Art Student's

League) 6-line system of connectivity in drawing the figure . . . an

abbreviated system that helps to deal with changing light and

movement and results in an organic feel to drawing/painting the figure.

I teach a manner of thinking and all medias are welcome. I often have

oil painters and watercolorists in my classes. My demos are in pastel.

The cost of this workshop is $450.

wtrumanhosner.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/w-truman-hosner-concepts-for-

painting-the-figure-in-outdoor-settings-tickets-31641768381

6/25-29, Sterling Edwards-"Watercolors A to Z", TWSA, CSPWC

This will be a watercolor workshop for all skill levels. There will be a

wide variety of watercolor techniques that will be discussed and

demonstrated including positive and negative painting, composition,

using creative colors, glazing, charging color, and many more. We will

begin each day with a demonstration painting that will be finished

before lunch. The daily demonstration will be different each day so that

you will see a wide variety of subject matter and styles including

landscapes, floral, stylized, and abstract. My preferred method of

painting is to use large brushes for most of the painting and complete

the painting will a small amount of detail towards the end using smaller

brushes. The end result is a watercolor painting that is loose and fresh

with expressive brushwork. Following lunch each student will have the

afternoon to work on their own painting with assistance when needed.

There are no requirements as to what subject the student paints or

what size they prefer to paint. The cost of this workshop is $670.

sterlingedwards.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sterling-edwards-watercolors-a-to-z-

twsa-cspwc-tickets-31517194778

June 28-30, Stephen Duran-“Probing Pleinair”

A three-day gathering tailored for artists who are advanced beginners

and beyond with experience working out-of-doors either in oils, acrylic,

or pastels.

Pleinair painting has been on the rise for many years now. Gifted

painters regularly conduct workshops throughout the country teaching

well-established open-air painting fundamentals. I will be advancing the

understanding of these fundamentals where they are needed, but my

ideas and methods are not entirely orthodox.

For example, few would recommend that a painter choose colors

arbitrarily. However, experience has shown me that if the value

(lightness or darkness) of a hue is depicted accurately, this can free the

artist to select unexpected colors that avoid cliché and result in a much

more personally expressive painting. The cost of this workshop is $400.

stephenduren.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stephen-duren-probing-pleinair-tickets-

35821025652

7/12-14, Michael Story-“Workshop in Oil or Pastel”

My 3 day workshop will help artists develop a complete understanding

of how to plan and execute landscapes in oil or pastel with an emphasis

on painting skies and water. All my working methods will be

demonstrated and broken down into a step-by-step process, showing

you how to achieve fresh, bright color in your landscapes, while

avoiding muddy mixtures. Before beginning our paintings, various

surfaces, the pros and cons of using photo reference, and the need for

a strong composition and center of interest are all explained. Artists can

bring their own photos to work from or paint using one of my

references I'll bring to class. I'll reveal how hard and soft edges can add

more depth and believability to your paintings. We'll begin the painting

process with an initial charcoal drawing, which when finished is spray

fixed, followed by an acrylic wash applied on top. (I will provide the

acrylic). On top of this, we'll start our process of layering color, going

dark to light to completion. The cost of this workshop is $395.

www.michaelstory.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michael-story-workshop-in-oil-or-

pastel-tickets-26245842020

July 12-14, Aaron Westerberg-“Zorn Palette Workshop”

This is a great workshop for the beginner or the seasoned painter who

wants to advance and refine their knowledge of color. The workshop

will focus on the portrait using the limited palette of the 19th century

master Anders Zorn. This is a very utilitarian palette and can be used for

the figure or portrait indoors. I still use the palette today and highly

recommend it to anyone who paints the human form. Using a limited

palette helps keep everything under control it simplifies the already

complex practice of oil painting. We will learn to accurately mix and

judge color temperature and value. The workshop will begin with a

lecture and a demo then the students will start their work. The

instructor will assist students as they work. The cost of this workshop is

$425.

aaronwesterberg.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aaron-westerberg-zorn-palette-

workshop-tickets-34522010262

7/19-21, Elizabeth Robbins-“LEARNING TO PAINT LIGHT AND

SHADOW WITH EMOTION”

In this workshop Elizabeth will discuss the strategy of painting light and

shadow. She will do daily demonstrations and help students

understand the importance of putting emotion into your paintings.

Students will gain a better understanding of composition, value,

temperature and edges. The cost of this workshop is $420.

www.elizabethrobbinsart.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elizabeth-robbins-learning-to-paint-

light-and-shadow-with-emotion-tickets-34375052708

July 19-21, Shanna Kunz-“Intermediate Oil Painting Landscape

Workshop”

This workshop will take you through the entire process of painting a

realistic landscape. We will work from photography and/or plein air and

learn how to: 1. simplify all the information around us and build

thumbnails to give us choices 2. compose this information and

thumbnails into a block-in that creates depth and organization 3. Learn

about and choose a believable and realistic color palette 4. Learn the

technical skills needed to create our painting. 5. Have a great time

along the journey! The cost of this workshop is $350.

https://shannakunz.com/

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shanna-kunz-intermediate-oil-painting-

landscape-workshop-tickets-36444982925

August 13-15-Eric Michaels-“Simplifying Your Paintings To Make Them

Stronger”

In this workshop, we will learn how to take complicated subject matter

and synthesize it down to its most basic elements. By learning to

recognize the large value masses, and organizing them into a pleasing

design, the students will learn to see the landscape as a tapestry of

interconnected shapes, rather than a conglomerate of individual

objects. I will be placing special emphasis on learning to paint the large

masses in a wet-into-wet approach that will render them simple, but

interesting. Through this simplification, we’ll learn how to make our

paintings stronger artistic statements. The class will include

demonstrations, lecture/discussions and critiques, with an emphasis on

individual assistance. My two goals are to help each student to develop

confidence and good judgment, and to make sure that the process is

both fun and rewarding.

www.ericmichaelsfineart.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eric-michaels-simplifying-your-

paintings-to-make-them-stronger-tickets-37763887805

August 23-25, Zhaoming Wu-“Painting the Clothed Figure with

Zhaoming Wu”

In this workshop, Zhaoming will teach a traditional “painterly”

technique of oil painting. It will be applied to figure painting in an “alla

prima” approach. Emphasis will be placed on composition, color and

understanding light on form. It will include the process of producing

appropriate values and edges to create mood and atmosphere.

Students will be led into figure painting practice by observing

Zhaoming’s demonstrations along with individual instruction, and

critiques. Zhaoming’s understanding of classical techniques and

superb draftsmanship has enabled him to paint in a loose manner,

developing his own concept and personal style. His workshop is special

and limited to a very few throughout the year. The cost of this

workshop is $520.

www.zhaomingwu.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zhaoming-wu-painting-the-clothed-

figure-with-zhaoming-wu-tickets-31879806359

August 23-25, David M. Kessler-“Bigger, Faster, Fresher, Looser

Abstract Painting Workshop”

Have you ever wondered how to Loosen-Up your painting style? Paint

with more Freedom? Be more Spontaneous? Be more Expressive? If the

answer to any of these questions is yes, then my Bigger, Faster,

Fresher, Looser Abstract Painting Workshop is for you! I will teach you

how to do each of these realizing there should also be a firm

foundation of structure for your paintings using shape, value, color,

edges and center of interest. This workshop is not only about painting

abstract compositions, but also about learning to loosen-up and paint

more freely. All who attend will be able to apply the lessons learned to

their own style of painting in their studios. This workshop is non media

specific. All who utilize watercolor, acrylic, pastel and oil are welcome.

The cost of this workshop is $395.

davidkessler.org

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/david-m-kessler-bigger-faster-fresher-

looser-abstract-painting-workshop-tickets-33175423585

September 6-8, Stan Kurth-“Freedom in Watermedia”

This workshop is designed to help students (beginning, intermediate or

advanced) paint in an intuitive manner starting with no preconceived

notion or outcome. There will be no preliminary planning or drawing.

Emotions and feelings will dictate direction as students use a variety of

techniques to implement color, texture, line, shape and value.

Instruction will start with arbitrary mark making and color application,

working transparent to opaque building layers using a variety of mark

making tools, watercolor, acrylic and gesso. The intuitive process relies

on feeling and seeing so there will be ongoing evaluation of work in

progress and the relationships between shape, texture, line, color and

value. It is entirely possible finished work may be representational, but

the goal is to produce aesthetically pleasing work, unique and reflective

of the artist's mind. The cost of this workshop is $325.

www.stankurth.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stan-kurth-freedom-in-watermedia-

tickets-33529277973

September 5-8, Jason Sacran-Sustained in Nature – Multi-Session

Plein Air Painting

On day one, the instructor will do a presentation on plein air and begin

his first session demo. The Class will begin afterwards. This will repeat

on 2nd day. And on day three, the class will have a group critique and

finalize paintings. Throughout the workshop the instructor will talk

about his approach to painting/painting outdoors, while aiding students

on an individual and group basis. There will be individual critiques and

most likely a group critique at the end of the workshop. We will be

schedule based but flexible, relaxed, and have fun in this learning

experience. The cost of this workshop is $725.

https://jasonsacran.com/

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jason-sacran-sustained-in-nature-multi-

session-plein-air-painting-tickets-36640878855

September 13-16, William Schneider AIS, OPA, PSA-Secrets of the

Masters-Loosen Up! Techniques of Nikolai Fechin, and Anders Zorn

Students routinely complain, “My work looks hard and tight. I wish I

could loosen up!” This workshop could be the answer to your prayers.

Nikolai Fechin and Anders Zorn were Masters of suggestion (and

arguably two of the greatest artists of all time). William will discuss

their techniques as he paints a portrait from the live model. In addition,

on one of the days you will copy (with instruction) a head study by one

of those masters. On the other days you will incorporate their

techniques into your own work as you paint from the live model. This

four-day workshop is for oil or pastel students of all levels. You will

learn: power through suggestion, one simple technique to create

sparkling color, how to avoid unpleasant detail, masterful edge control,

how to simplify color harmony, and the key to turning form with

temperature. The cost of this workshop is $550.

https://schneiderart.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/william-schneider-ais-opa-psa-secrets-

of-the-masters-loosen-up-techniques-of-nikolai-fechin-and-tickets-

33829542071

September 14 and 15, William Mancuso-“Watercolor Sketchbook

Workshop”

Wouldn't you love to paint and draw more? But who’s got time? This

workshop will be about making time for watercolor and drawing when

it feels like there is no time by working smaller, and using a travel kit

that can fit in a pocket, purse, shoulder bag, etc.. I have been working

with travel kits since the mid-eighties and can speak directly to the

great freedom and sense of accomplishment that comes from working

small and often. I will bring each participant a small kit, all ready to go

with paint, a waterproof pen, a travel brush and watercolor

sketchbook. Plan on bringing a materials cost of $40 to the class. We'll

tackle a variety of subject matter and discuss ways to approach each in

a no time to waste manner incorporating such topics as perspective and

composition. We'll talk about materials and how to put together a

more personalized travel kit, discuss some painting subjects you might

not necessarily have considered before, and get more paintings done in

three days then you may have previously thought possible. The cost of

this workshop is $150.

https://www.facebook.com/public/William-Mancuso

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/william-mancuso-watercolor-

sketchbook-workshop-tickets-34376735742

October 3-6, Sally Strand-“Master Class/Next Level”

Open to all painting mediums; demonstrations in pastel. This class

begins with a review of principles previously covered in Sally Strand

Workshops, including optical mixing of layered color, essential

elements of strong composition and the effects of light. We will also

focus on the later stages of painting, learning to harmonize color

masses while developing the ability to really see and mix color,

especially those that are nuanced and subtle. Finally, we will explore

the finishing touches that turn paintings into personal statements.

Painting from costumed models and still life, plein air artists will benefit

from in-studio projects that solidify valuable principles needed for

outdoor painting. Demonstrations, lectures and a slide show are

designed to give students tools to achieve intensely beautiful color.

The cost of this workshop is $650.

sallystrand.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sally-strand-master-classnext-level-

tickets-34768040144

October 10-12, Don Andrews-Landscape Color and Composition

Workshop in Watercolor

Learning to paint with watercolor should be fun! Don’s Landscape

Workshop is geared specifically for artists eager to paint and study in a

no-stress studio environment. Each day, Don will address a major

visual concern; light, color, granulation, organizing nature and utilizing

negative space are just a few subjects to be covered. Don’s class isn’t

geared to any specific level of achievement; rather artists at all levels

will benefit from a more personal understanding of the painting

possibilities available in the exciting world of landscape painting. This

workshop will be packed with demonstrations, discussions, individual

help and personal and group critiques. The cost of this workshop is

$440.

www.donandrewsstudio.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/don-andrews-landscape-color-and-

composition-workshop-in-watercolor-tickets-33528366246

October 18-20, Mark Daniel Nelson-Image to Abstract 2

This workshop is for the painter ready to push his or her work beyond

the point of recognizable subject matter into the realm of pure

abstraction. Students will start with traditional representational

approaches and move through progressively more abstract techniques

until arriving at purely non-objective paintings. Special attention will be

paid to the elements of composition as they apply to abstract painting.

Through a combination of slideshows, discussions, assignments and

critiques, this workshop will expose students to new artistic possibilities

for self-expression. Students should bring their own reference photos

and also plan to take photos during the workshop. Printed photos

and/or digital images on laptop/iPad may be used for reference. Photo

editing software is also helpful but not required. Students will have the

option to paint from a still life set up. The cost of this workshop is

$405.

http://markdanielnelson.com/

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mark-daniel-nelson-image-to-abstract-

2-tickets-36415288107

October 18-20, Joshua Clare-“How To Paint Everything”

Much of learning to paint is learning to see simply and truly. Often we

allow ourselves to be discouraged by things that we tell ourselves are

difficult to paint. We've all heard artists say things like, "I can't paint

people," or "I've never been a landscape guy." It is not until we clear

our minds of the idea that we're painting 'things' and start to believe

that all an artist can really do is paint the light that reflects off things

that we begin to truly see. There's not as much difference as you think

between still life, landscape, and portraiture; so over this three day

course we'll tackle all three--and hopefully start learning to see. The

cost of this workshop is $425.

www.joshclare.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joshua-clare-how-to-paint-everything-

tickets-34479982556