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Vermont Springtime in Watercolor
Lisa Forster Beach NWS
Saturday April 13
9:30-3:30pm
Cost: $60
This workshop will give you a chance to learn more about the watercolor medium. We will explore ways to approach, design and, create interesting watercolor paintings. With the Vermont Spring awakening our beautiful countryside we will be thinking about and painting the changing landscape.
You can bring any watercolor materials that you have and /or use. A list of those that I use will be provided but are not required. Please bring your own reference photos or sketches that you have made or taken yourself.
Lisa Forster Beach has recently been honored with a large watercolor painting, titled, “YOUR NUMBER IS? being accepted in 151st Annual American Watercolor Society’s International Exhibition in New York City. This very prestigious Watercolor exhibit runs from April 9-28, 2018 at the Salmagundi Club, 47 Fifth Ave., New York City. This painting is also being recognized and is being honored with a major cash award in this show.
LISA FORSTER BEACH, N.W.S.
Lisa Forster Beach is an award winning artist living in Stowe, Vermont. She is widely recognized for her drawings and watercolor paintings. They represent her responses to her environment, experiences, impressions, and perceptions both seen and felt. In addition to many solo shows, her work has been accepted in numerous group and national exhibitions. She was awarded signature membership in the National Watercolor Society in 1986. Her background includes a Master of Fine Arts degree in Painting from Rochester Institute of Technology, a BS degree in Art Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, and study with many master painters. She is acclaimed for her teaching, which includes watercolor workshops, internationally, nationally, and regionally, art museum classes, college courses, public school, Elderhostel, and classes in her Stowe Hollow Studio. (802) 253-8393 All rights reserved.
(These supplies are not required, but will give you an idea of those supplies that I use most. The underlined are the most important for starters.) (Pigment numbers- P for pigment, Color initial, plus chemical number)
WATERCOLOR PAINT, I prefer Holbein,
(Daniel Smith, Schminke, Graham, or Winsor Newton,(WN)ok too-professional grade paint) (student grade paint does not work well and the results are not the same.)
Pthalo Blue (PB 15)
*Ultramarine Blue deep (PB29)
*Cobalt blue (PB28)
Cerulean blue (PB 35)
*Pthalo Green-, (Holbein use Viridian Hue(PG7) (WN use Winsor green) (PG7)
SKIP SPACE ON PALETTE
Quinacridone Magenta or rose violet (PR122)
Permanent Rose (Holbein- new quinacridone red, (PV19) is similar to perm rose, but not the same)-WN-(PV19 *Permanent Alizarin Crimson (Winsor Newton-PR 83) Holbein (PV 19 +PBr25(Brown) (not as useful ) *Quinacridone Scarlet (Holbein new paint, replaces cherry red) (PR 209)
SKIP SPACE ON PALETTE
Gamboge Nova-Holbein (PY154,PY150,PY110) (WN-use New GambogePY153
Transparent Yellow as*Imidazolone Yellow,-Holbein (PY154)
Transparent Yellow as*Imidazolone Lemon,Holbein(PY175) (Or Perm Yellow lemon if with PY3 and no PY35)
WN use transparent yellow (PY 150)
SKIP SPACE ON PALETTE
Quinacridone gold-Holbein(PO48, PY150) or Winsor Newton-(PR206,PV19,PY150) Raw Sienna – Winsor Newton(PY42, PR101) or Holbein,(PY42), Daniel Smith)? Yellow Ochre(PY43)
*Burnt Sienna-Holbein (PBr 7) (WN-(PR101), transparent synthetic iron oxide)
PALETTE- “Pike”– palette is sturdier and easier to use, the best
(On a Pike palette starting in the lower left corner, arrange colors in a clockwise order. Leave spaces marked ”skip” and spaces for the colors you will add later if you only get the underlined)
BRUSHES- (I presently prefer the “Stradtford and York, Rydal Gold Brushes”or Holbein equivalent) Rounds-numbers- 4, 6 *,7or 8, 10, 14, etc.
Flats- numbers- *1”, 1/2”, 3/4” (Rydal Gold or Winsor Newton series 995)
“Rigger” or script brush- No. 3 or 4 (white synthetic or nylon are ok)
2” Robert Simmons, 278 sky flow (For painting large, no other flat works as well for me. ) (There are other good ones on the market now)
PAPER-140# watercolor paper(I prefer Arches 140# Cold Press, sheets or blocks, not in pads.)
SKETCHBOOK OR JOURNAL-(as Strathmore hardbound 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”) for notes and sketches
PENCILS-HB PENCIL for drawing on the watercolor paper, 6B use ONLY for thumbnail sketches in your book ERASER-White plastic as “Mars Staedtler” or “Factis”, (doesn’t smear or leave a residue on the paper)
PAPER TOWEL-the softer brands work better as “Viva”. It has no texture or lanolin added to it yet)
WATER CONTAINERS-light weight plastic for carrying water and for dipping into while painting
BOARDS-just a little bit larger than the paper you use, as 16” x 23” (For 1/2 sheet paintings)16” x 11 1/2” (for 1/4 sheet paintings) etc. Masonite, Gatorboard, Luan lightweight plywood, or Foam Core board (foam core board should be covered with plain contact paper to make it waterproof)
BAG-heavy duty bag or backpack for transporting your gear. I use a plastic pencil box for brushes, etc.
Natural Sponge
4 Clips (As “bull dog” clips)(For use in holding paper to board)
Pens (permanent Ink) for sketching or on watercolor paper and permanent ink extra fine line markers “Sharpies” Masking or Artist’s tape
When working outdoors- portable light weight stool and small portable table or easel, sunscreen, bug spray, lunch
Effective Social Media for Beginners – A workshop on Instagram and Facebook for Professional Use
Elizabeth Rossano with Julia Wilks of Word & Web
Thursdays May 2, 9 & 23
5:30-7:30
Cost: $60
Must Pre-Register by April 25
Class Limit: 5 students
Requirements: Participants need to bring laptops and phones or tablets
This class will get you started or boost your confidence using an Instagram account and integrated Facebook page for your business or organization. You’ll learn how to present yourself well on social media and make effective posts. We will start the workshop by building your profiles and pages from the ground up, or give them a facelift if they already exist. Then we’ll develop a strategy for ongoing use and draft your first few posts. Learn how to avoid embarrassing mistakes and make posts that your audience will actually engage with!
Elizabeth Rossano is a videographer and photographer who has studied the social media success of others and has her own experience using these platforms for her business. She is passionate about the amazing potential of social media and at the same time realistic about its limitations. A senior millennial, Elizabeth has come of age alongside these platforms and is both comfortable with them and can relate to the steep learning curve that some face. It’s all going to be okay!
Julia Wilk is a web designer and knowledgeable about the back end of visibility on the web. An artist and a techie, she knows everything from how to fix a broken smart phone to effective graphic design. What the heck is SEO, you ask? Don’t worry, Julia can tell you what you need to know.
Intro to Quilting: Creating a 9 patch hand piecing square
Sally Cabell
Wednesdays May 1 & 8
1:00-3:00pm
Cost: $40
Must Pre-Register by April 24
Creating a 9 patch hand piecing square. Materials supplied, but you are free to bring your own fabric. Nine patches are a traditional quilt block made with nine simple squares. Three rows of three squares create quilt design that is versatile, traditional and trendy — all at the same time. Today, most beginner quilt classes include a nine patch block. By choosing light and dark fabrics, and using them next to one another, a small checkerboard appears. There are no fancy tricks, or difficult techniques needed to make a wonderful simple block with so many possibilities. Because of this, nine patches are the perfect block for either hand piecing or machine piecing.
Class limited to 5 students.
Spring Wreath Making
Jocelyn & David Codling
Saturday May 4
1:00-3:00pm
Cost: $20 + $5 materials fee
Must Pre-Register by April 27
In this one day workshop, students will create a spring inspired wreath. Students can choose from a variety of wreath “bases” including rustic barbed wire, standard wreath wire or foam. Using a variety of florals, accessories and more, students will learn how to construct a wreath from scratch! All tools and materials provided. This is a beginner level workshop, no experience necessary.
Wet Felting for Beginners
Diana Griffiths
Tuesdays June 4 & 11
11:00am -2:00pm
Cost: $60 + $5 material fee
Must Pre-Register by May 28
Have fun learning the basics of wet felting. We will begin with flat pieces and move on to three dimensional objects. You will need to bring a medium sized towel, small bar of soap (unscented) and a small sushi making mat (co-op keeps them) all other materials will be provided. There is a fair amount of water involved in this technique so please come prepared!
Stained Glass Lotus Flowers
Dayna Sabatino
Saturday June 29
10:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $50 + $15 materials fee
Must Pre-Register by: June 22
In this one day workshop, students will create a stained glass lotus flower while learning the basics of stained glass art. This process will involve cutting glass, copper foiling and soldering. A beautiful selection of glass will be provided. All tools and materials provided. This is a beginner level workshop, no experience necessary.
