ArtExposure a great variety of workshops for both adults and teens. New workshops are constantly being added to our calendar, so please revisit our site regularly to stay updated. When you join a workshop at ArtExposure, you can rest assured that one of our professional studio artists will guide you through the creative process from concept to completion!
Workshops are for adults and teens age 16 years or over.
Nativity Scene Ornaments Gouache Painting Workshop
with Sarah Marcus
Saturday, December 7, 2024
3 to 5 PM, Ages 16 yrs +
Beginner and Up
You will be painting two beautiful Nativity Ornaments on wood slices with gouache paint. All materials and tools provided.
Ornaments
- with Sarah Marcus
Painting Epic Waves
Two-Day Workshop
with Sabine Baeckmann-Murray
NEW WORKSHOP COMING IN 2025
from 10am to 5pm• 1hr Lunch
Join us for this two-day oil or acrylic workshop and learn how to paint this beautiful EPIC WAVE!
- Learn about which colors, mediums & brushes give you the best effects each step of the way
- Work through the entire process by following a step-by-step process from blocking & building to adding fine details
- You will learn about why mixing the right colors is so important to painting realistic water & waves
- Receive in-depth guidance while you work through your painting.
- Learn more about the benefits of glazing & layering to make your wave pop off the canvas
- Join us for this in-depth workshop & earn a chance to win some goodies as you work and learn!
Intermediate/advanced level knowledge of oil or acrylic painting recommended.
List of supplies and preparatory instructions will be provided in advance.
- with Sabine Baeckmann-Murray
Torn Watercolor Paper Two-Day Workshop
With Sabine Baeckmann-Murray
NEW WORKSHOP COMING IN 2025
This workshop is open to adults and 15 yrs. or older art students with experience in working in watercolors and/or gouache.
Enjoy a new approach to creating a watercolor “painting” using watercolor or gouache, watercolor paper, and a host of other materials to create imaginative textures and effects. No scissors allowed!
Day One:
Watercolor paper prep using paint and other materials such as various salts, alcohol, burlap, wax paper, plastic wrap, sponges, and more. Preparation of the painting background as time allows. Demonstration of what’s to come on Day Two.
(There will be a one hour break for lunch)
Day Two:
Review of some composition and design basics. There will be an overview of the project’s construction process, including how to tear, building layers, and applying accents and finishing touches. Then, let the tearing begin!
(There will be a one hour break for lunch)
Materials to bring:
• Your watercolors – Tubes are preferable for ease of use, but pans will work as well.
You can purchase watercolor tubes at ArtExposure if needed.
• Your watercolor brushes and palette
• A MINIMUM of 2 sheets of 22” x 30” 140 lb. cold pressed watercolor paper. Bring more if you think you’ll need it. Watercolor paper pads are NOT recommended for this project.
You can purchase watercolor sheets at ArtExposure if needed.
• Masking tape and a board to tape down your project. (Some board is available at ArtExposure, but may not be big enough to accommodate your project)
• Your Lunch and beverage of choice! Microwave and refrigerator on premises.
Optional:
Although everything else will be provided to finish your painting during the workshop, here are some things you may want to bring for your project:
• Masking Fluid/Masking pen
• Bring anything that may make a texture such as textured fabrics, sand, string, wrinkled papers, etc. to use and share.
• A concept image or drawing for reference
• Any larger-size mat that you might want to use.
• A smock or apron OR just wear clothes that can get “artsy.”
• Snacks if you’re prone to nibbling while you work.
- 2 Days with Sabine Baeckmann-Murray
Basic Drawing
with Cynthia Woods
Beginning in 2025
Ages 12 and up
Learn the fundamentals of drawing in this four-week workshop designed to reinforce your drawing skills. Classes are once a week for 4 weeks
- 4 weeks w/ Cynthia Wood
Lesson 1: Understanding Values and the Value Scale
Lesson 2: The Basic Shape of the Sphere
Lesson 3: Multiple Spheres
Lesson 4: Contour Drawing