Please contact Theresa at Theresa@StifelandCapra.com or at 703-533-3557 to register for a class.
Collage, Still Life, Writing and Personal Goal Setting courses still to be determined. Please check back soon for more details!
DJ Gaskin
| Expressive Poetry ~ Expressive Journals | March 18 and
25th, 6:30-8:30PM |
$120 for both sessions |
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A dual creativity workshop in two sessions: learn how
to practice expressive poetry-writing; and make your own unique hand-stitched
softcover journal. Poet and artist DJ Gaskin helps participants explore the use of poetry reading and writing as a healing and growth aid. In addition, attendees will make their own hand-stitched, personalized journal. The first session of this two-night workshop will open with some introductory fun, an overview of expressive poetry, outside poem discussion and personal poem-making. The second half of the first session takes participants through the first steps of making their journal. Closing discussion focuses on personalizing their journal covers and optional ‘poemwork’ for second session. In the second session, participants will further explore the personal growth and healing benefits of reading and writing applicable poetry, with attendees sharing as they choose. The remaining time will be spent customizing their journal covers to express individual personality, concerns or other focus or themes. Participants will also take away some useful resources for continuing their exploration of expressive poetry and making and using their own unique personal journals. Workshop leader will have supplies available. However, a list of suggested supplies to bring if you have them will be made available to registered participants at least a week before class. |
Deborah Conn
| Watercolor Monotype Workshop | $60 |
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Learn how to make watercolor
monotype prints with painter Deborah Conn. The class will include
preparing the plexiglass plate; using watercolor paint, watercolor
pencil, and caran d’ache to create an image; and adding collage-like
embellishments called chin collet. Materials list will be provided;
plexiglass plate and two sheets of printmaking paper included in fee.
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Jane Coonce
| Oli Painting - Still Life | $60 |
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Learn the basics of making
an object look 3 dimensional. The student will complete a small still
life in the workshop. No experience necessary. Supplies needed: 8x10
canvas; Brushes (Monarch ) a soft natural hair brush made by Winsor
Newton - Flat sizes 10, Round size 2 (should be the size of a pencil
point); Paper Palette; If you have paint, medium (like Liquin) and
mineral spirits, bring them. OR I will supply paint, medium and mineral
spirits for $10 for people who do not have these supplies. |
| Oli Painting - Landscapes | $120 |
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Learn the basics of how to paint clouds, trees and shrubs, grass, and water. No experience necessary. Supplies needed: 8x10 canvas; Brushes (Monarch ) a soft natural hair brush made by Winsor Newton - Flat sizes 10, Round size 2 (should be the size of a pencil point); Paper Palette; If you have paint, medium (like Liquin) and mineral spirits, bring them. OR I will supply paint, medium and mineral spirits for $10 for people who do not have these supplies. |
Phil Napala
| Digital Photography Workshop | $60 |
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Digital photography is a
recently new capability, but the two-dimensional visual language of
painting is much richer and better understood. Based on painting principles
of Hokusai, Vermeer and Renoir, this workshop will outline simple
digital techniques which will help create photographic images that
a have more painterly characteristics.
Using short hands-on training exercises, the student will learn: Using Layers, Cloning, Color Levels, Tools Exercises, Creating Masks, Balancing Images, Choosing Backgrounds, Clarifying Image Elements. We will discuss the processes involved in making fine prints and how tone, hue, contrast can affect the final digital image. Please bring: Laptop computer, digital camera, digital storage media device like CD’s, DVD’s, thumb drives or an external hard drive. |
Lisa Zadravec Rodriguez
| Portraiture: Draw from the inside out - the real way to draw portraits. | $60 |
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Don't just draw a face, build a portrait from the
bone-structure out. Learn the anatomy of the head, draw what is seen
and unseen. Use pencil and conte, the traditional portrait drawing
medium. Informative and challenging, includes drawing from life.Learn
to see the face as a portrait artist does |
| Colored Pencil Portraits | $60 |
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Learn techniques to draw from photos in color, achieve correct shading, texture and skin tone. Surprising results and enjoyable technique. You must email photos you wish to work from to mrsartmom@yahoo.comat least 2-days prior to workshop. You will begin a portrait with surprising results that you will be able to finish yourself! |
| Drawing 101 | $60 |
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JJust Like art school! You love to draw but need to be challenged out of your comfort zone. Learn from exercises which will build eye-hand coordination and teach you to see and draw as a better artist. With correct information and a push to the next level, you will become a better artist. Work will mostly be done in black and white media on paper; charcoal, graphite and ink. The talent is in there! Learn the skills to draw it out! |
Cathy Summers
| Full Moon in the Afternoon | $75 |
Join Cathy Summers for an
early spring, late afternoon photo session to DC or another close
by location to capture the waxing, almost full moon as it rises. Recommended
equipment includes a film or digital SLR, a sturdy tripod and warm
clothes. Following the afternoon's shoot, you can share your photos
with the other class participants and get feedback from Cathy and
your classmates. Class fee is refundable if Cathy cancels the class
due to inclement weather. |
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| Moon Monuments and Cherry Blossoms | $75 |
| Join Cathy Summers for an early morning (leave S&C at 6:30 AM) trip to DC to capture the wanning full moon and some of the famous landmarks of the city. Recommended equipment includes a film or digital SLR, a sturdy tripod, warm clothes and a hot cup of coffee (to warm your hands or belly). Following the morning's shoot we'll download some of the images and review them in Lightroom or Photoshop. Class fee is refundable if Cathy cancels the class due to inclement weather. | |
| Full Moon in the Morning | $75 |
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Join Cathy Summers for another, even earlier, early morning photo session to DC or another close by location to capture the setting full moon. Recommended equipment includes a film or digital SLR, a sturdy tripod, warm clothes and a hot cup of coffee (to warm your hands or belly). Following the morning's shoot we'll download some of the images and review them in Lightroom or Photoshop. Class fee is refundable if Cathy cancels the class due to inclement weather. |
| Photographing Flowers | $75 |
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Join Cathy Summers for an afternoon shooting flower images in one of the areas' public gardens. The emphasis will be on flower closeups, but we'll also look for images that include and convey more of a sense of Springtime in DC. Recommended equipment includes a film or digital SLR, a sturdy tripod and clothes you're not afraid of getting dirty or damp. Following the afternoon's shoot, you can share your photos with the other class participants and get feedback from Cathy and your classmates. Class fee is refundable if Cathy cancels the class due to inclement weather. |
| Spring Session Wrap-ups / Spring Photo Critiques | $50 |
| Bring in your favorite prints from your photo sessions with Cathy Summers to share them with the other class participants and to see what Cathy produced while you were shooting alongside her. Free for those who have participated in two or more of Cathy's field trips. |