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NORTHSHORE ART LEAGUE: TRAVEL SKETCHING at RYERSON WOODS
Sunday, August 15th 1:00 - 4:00.
You love to travel; you love to sketch! Learn how to maximize your sketching time using waterbased marker and aquarelle pencils on the beautiful grounds of the Ryerson Woods. Please contact the Northshore Art League for more information and registration.
http://www.northshoreartleague.org
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DRAWING on the RIGHT SIDE of the BRAIN: UNLOCKING YOUR POTENTIAL at the EVANSTON ART CENTER
In this one day intensive workshop for both beginning and advanced artists, students will learn how to more effectively use their minds and eyes to SEE. Students will be guided through various exercises designed to simplify and clarify the act of observing and drawing the world around them. Specific tools will be taught to aid students in unlocking their drawing potential.
Please contact the Evanston Art Center for registration and further information, or visit: http://www.evanstonartcenter.org/CatalogDetail.aspx?cid=2819
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NAKED COLOR WORKSHOP at the EVANSTON ART CENTER
APRIL 24th 10:00 - 2:00
APRIL 25th 1:00 - 4:00
Strip away the mysteries of color. In this intensive workshop, students will learn how to identify and implement color schemes for use in various art practices. The scientific background, physiological causes, and psychological effects of color will be discussed. Study the relationships of color on a color-wheel using colored paper and water-based paints.
Please contact the Evanston Art Center for registration and more information, or visit:
http://www.evanstonartcenter.org/CatalogDetail.aspx?cid=2821
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EXPLORING EXPRESSIVE COLOR IN THE LANDSCAPE at the PENINSULA ART SCHOOL
Workshop ID: PD1022
Date: Mon-Thu • July 5-8
Time: 9am-4pm
Medium: Oil, Acrylic, Goauche
Level: Advanced Beginner
Member Tuition: $425
Non-Member Tuition: $450
Concept
Study the complex colors of nature in landscape
painting, applying techniques such as layering, optical mixture, broken brushstroke, and glazing to break through the limitations of using simply local color in representing the landscape.
Experience Studies in Expressionistic, Fauve, and Impressionistic landscape paintings will further augment your understanding of color. A review of color theory, slides, and critiques will complement your hands-on studio experience. Working in oil, acrylic, or gouache is encouraged for your explorations.
Please see the schools' website for more information and registration: http://www.peninsulaartschool.com/uploads/Summer_2010.Web.2.pdf
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OUTDOOR SKETCHING at the CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDENS, GLENCOE
Outdoor Sketching Fri 05/07/10
5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11
Friday
9:00 a.m. - noon
Design Studio
Instructor: Nina Weiss, Artist and Teacher
ART110110
$229/$287
Learning how to make quick studies in the field is an important skill. In this course you will gain the experience and learn to create these sketches, complete with notes which include field conditions, colors and textures for a more complete workup in the studio, as well as measurements and other specific notes on the plant. These sketches are a method of capturing of the gestalt of the plant, moving quickly to capture information. Please dress for the weather.
Chicago Botanic Garden, Regenstein Center
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
http://www.chicago-botanic.org/
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LANDSCAPE: DRAWING into PAINTING Northshore Art League, Winnetka
NEW! 10 WEEK SPRING SESSION LANDSCAPE CLASS in the BEAUTIFUL NORTHSHORE ART LEAGUE STUDIOS!
This course for students of all levels offers an exploration of
landscape in painting and drawing. Students will learn to
extract and refine their vision of the landscape using sketches
and personal landscape photography as resource material.
Emphasis on composition, color, and technique will strengthen
the student's ability to represent the landscape around them.
Students will begin with black & white mediums to study
composition, value and gesture. Color and color theory
review will be added as students grow confident with their
subject matter. Students will work in the color medium of
their choice. An historical overview of landscape drawing
and painting will be presented. Group critique and individual
instruction will augment the learning experience.
When:4/7-6/9(10 classes)
Wednesdays, 7:00-9:30pm. Please contact the Art Center at www.northshoreartleague.org for registration and further information.
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NAKED COLOR WORKSHOP NORTHSHORE ART LEAGUE, Winnetka
Strip away the mysteries of color. In this intensive workshop, students will learn how to identify and implement color schemes for use in various art practices. The scientific background, physiological causes, and psychological effects of color will be discussed. Study the relationships of color on using colored paper and water-based paints.
Sunday, April 2nd 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Please contact the art league at http://www.northshoreartleague.org for enrollment and further information.
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PASTEL TECHNIQUE and PAINTING THE MAINE LANDSCAPE: SUMMER WORKSHOPS in COREA, MAINE.
Nationally acclaimed artist Nina Weiss is returning to Corea, Maine June 22 -25 to conduct two workshops. This is the fifth year that Nina, a 2005 Acadia National Park Artist In Residence, will visit Corea to offer workshops. June 22-23 is "Mastering Pastels and the Maine Landscape". This two day, 10 hour, workshop will focus on techniques pioneered by Degas, Chardin and Cassat. Using chalk pastels, students will perfect layering techniques and application skills to create optical mixtures, achieve depth and realize brilliant effects. Special emphasis will be placed on exploring color in nature, focusing on the varied tones and hues that combine, contrast and compliment to give coastal Maine its distinct appearance. Students will create and critique pastel works on location, capturing the natural landscapes and seascapes of Corea, Maine. Workshop is $160 and limited to 12 students. June 24 -25 10:00 - 3:00 Nina will offer an intensive two-day workshop: Capturing Color in the Maine Landscape. Students will work plein-aire studying the inspirational landscapes around the peaceful harbor town of Corea. Emphasis of this workshop will be on rendering basic forms of the landscape, using line and gesture, and expanding the use of color in landscapes. Students will begin with compositional sketches and color studies and progress to works in the color medium of their choice. A review of color theory and color in nature and the landscape will begin this intensive workshop.
Lunch will be on location and participants should plan accordingly. Workshop is $160 and limited to 12 students.
Light refreshment will be provided by Chapter Two at the beginning and end of each day.
Recommended materials list is available. To register, or for further information on the workshops, local accommodations or other questions, contact Chapter Two and visit their website.
http://www.chaptertwocorea.com/Home.html
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IRISH LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP WITH NINA WEISS JULY 17 - 26 9 Nights & 10 Days
Come see the beauty of Ireland through artist’s eyes! The Irish Landscape Workshop with Nina Weiss takes students to the dramatic and timeless landscape of Irelands’ west coast. Designed for artists and art lovers at all artistic levels, this workshop allows students working in various mediums an intensive exploration of the rustic and rolling landscapes meeting the Atlantic Sea north and west of the city of Galway. Students will experience the natural beauty of the Irish Landscape while enjoying the comfort of four-star hotels, gourmet dining, and the charm of local food, crafts, and music. Our seaside accommodations allow for exploration of both land and seascapes. Working a plein-aire, students will learn to extract their visions from these inspirational landscapes through sketches, drawing, painting, and photographic reference.
Workshop fee includes all lodging, instruction, transportation in Ireland, day trip, most meals, and studio space. Please contact Nina at 847 748 8520 to request brochure and application, or download a catalogue from this website. Airfare not included. Based on double occupancy.
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ITALIAN LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP WITH NINA WEISS JULY 27 - AUGUST 7 12 Days & 11 Nights
ITALIAN LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP WITH NINA WEISS At the Monastero SS. Annunziata, Todi, and La Torretta, Casperia. Study, paint and draw the breathtaking landscape surrounding the medieval hill town of Todi, in Umbria. Todi is a sophisticated town of gothic palazzi, narrow winding streets, and a magnificent central piazza. The town is surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and sunflower fields. Casperia, an hour south of Todi in the Lazio region, nestled in the beautiful Sabine hills, offers a striking landscape, in a tiny, medieval, traffic free town of winding cobblestone streets. Working on site, students will learn to extract their visions from this inspirational landscape, working with pastel, gouache, charcoal, and pencil. In Todi, students will be housed and take meals in a newly rennovated monestary. La Torretta in Casperia is a rennovated 15th century villa with stunning views from all rooms. Studio space is available. Price includes field trip to Orvieto, Deruta and Tivoli; twelve nights and thirteen days, most meals, coffee and wine, transportation to and from Leonardo da Vinci Airport, daily support van to landscape sites, instruction, Application and deposit required. Call 847-748-8520 for more information and literature. Please see homepage for downloadable catalogue, or contact Nina for catalogue and application.
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