Every Wednesday from 2:00pm-5:00pm

This will be a very unstructured class for all levels of artists. You should have your own supplies, and be somewhat comfortable choosing a subject and starting the painting. I'll facilitate and provide guidance, but a lot of our learning comes from each other. For adults only.

There is room in the studio to set up a still life or paint a model. We can also take trips out for plein air painting, the group will lead the choices. This should be loads of fun! If watercolor or pastel artists would like to join us, you're more than welcome!

Remember - you are never wasting your time creating art! 

Fridays all day and some evenings. Call for openings.   

Whether you want to learn to draw, color, paint, design jewelry, knit or crochet, I can either teach you the basics or take you further in your endeavors!

Every Wednesday 11:00am-1:00pm

This a 6 week program where you will learn to draw what you see. Line drawing, negative space, shading, strokes, line pressure, enlarging photographs, all will be covered ni this very comprehensive prgram. This class is for true beginner but experienced artist will still learn some great techniques. It is geared for those 15 years and older.

Once this course is completed, moving on to the colored pencil workshops will be a snap! You'll be surprised at how easy it is to create beautiful pieces of artwork with very little mess and expense. Colored pencil artwork is becoming very well accepted, in fact there is a Colored Pencil Society of America! Check out www.cpsa.org , you won't believe that these are all doone in colored pencil!

Every Saturday from 10:00am-12:30pm

Some knowledge of drawing is desireable. This can be grahite, pen and ink but especially colored pencil.

Demonstration viewing 9:00am - 11:30am
Participant lunch 11:30am - 12:30pm
Afternoon Workshop 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Workshop 9:00am - 4:00pm : $75.00 fee (normally $165) includes lunch and model fee
Demonstration and lunch 9:00am - 12:30pm : $25.00

Gordon Wetmore, the founder and president of the Portrait Society of America, will be instructing a workshop for the Piedmont Arts Association. Gordon's painting has taken him all over the world. He has created over 700 portraits, including President Richard Nixon, Jack Nicklaus, Princess Grace, Prince Rainier, and Prince Albert of Monaco.

Saturday morning Gordon will begin a demonstration with a live model. This will carry over into the workshop in the afternoon after a provided lunch for all participants. In the afternoon, participants may use any medium of their choice. All levels are welcome.

Limited spots are available for this workshop. Sign up as soon as possible to reserve a spot! For sign up information contact Karen Despot.

All proceeds benefit the Piedmont Arts Association

9:00am-4:00pm
included with fee: lunch and 2 skeins of different colored yarn at 100 yards each

Debby Ware will guide knitters on how to create a one-of-a-kind baby hat. The participants in the workshop will learn multiple tricks and simple embellishment techniques which can also be used in other knitting projects. Debby calls her creations "tokens of affection" so don't miss out on making a little one you love a hat that will last a lifetime.

This workshop is for all knitting levels, but basic knitting skills are required.

Required Materials:
16" #4 circular and double point needles, tapestry needles, and stitch markers

*Materials will be available to purchase from Debby Ware upon arrival at workshop. Debby will provide smaller amounts of yarn of different colors to be used in the participants creations.

Participation is limited. Registration ends September 11, 2010, or when the workshop is full. Sign up early to reserve a spot! Contact Karen Despot for sign up information.