Classes

2012 Winter/Spring Weekend Workshops at Gallery G with Nancy Patrick Carney

January 14 – 15, 2012
USING YOUR PHOTOS TO DESIGN GREAT PAINTINGS
Saturday 9:30am to 4pm, Sunday 12 noon to 4:pm.
$125 for 10 hour class.

January 28 – 29, 2012
WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND
Saturday 9:30am to 4pm, Sunday 12 noon to 4:pm.
$125 for 10 hour class.

February 11 – 12, 2012
FIGURES WITHOUT FEAR
Saturday 9:30am to 4pm, Sunday 12 noon to 4:pm.
$125 for 10 hour class.

March 10 – 11, 2012
TECHNIQUES FOR PEN-AND-INK WITH WATERCOLOR
Saturday 9:30am to 4pm, Sunday 12 noon to 4:pm.
$125 for 10 hour class.

March 24 – 25, 2012
CREATING A MULTI-MEDIA VISUAL JOURNAL
Saturday 9:30am to 4pm, Sunday 12 noon to 4:pm.
$125 for 10 hour class.

April 21 – 22, 2012
WORKING WITH COLOR
Saturday 9:30am to 4pm, Sunday 12 noon to 4:pm.
$125 for 10 hour class.

For full class descriptions, please email Nancy at
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for a class brochure. All work-
shops are held at Gallery G in the Northrup King
Building, 1500 Jackson Street NE, Studio #256,
Minneapolis, MN 55414. Please pre-register early
as these classes can fill up quickly and space is limited.
Your check wil lreserve your space. For questions or
additional information please call 612-961-7075.

Mosaics and Tilemaking Classes

Traditional mosaics, Glass on Glass Mosaics and Tilemaking classes offered in my studio 403 at Northrup King Building, Sheryl Tuorila Fine Art Tile – visit http://www.sheryltuorila.com for more information or call 612- 423-9197.

Oil and Acrylic Painting Classes

Through landscape and still life art, learn to create a composition, apply paint and increase your understanding of color theory. Enjoy a relaxing environment, which sets the stage for self-discovery through experimentation. Develop a personal vision and strategy to create your own masterpiece. This class will help you learn the basics or allow you to enhance your skills as a painter. Michele will demo and help each person on an individual basis.

Saturday, January 7th, 12:00-3:00
Tuesday, January 10th, 12:00-3:00
Wednesday, January 18th, 12:00-3:00

Cost – 30.00/class
Location: Studio 391 at the Northrup King Building
Instructor: Michele Combs
Contact: Phone (763) 442-0290 or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Website: michelecombs.com

Try It. You Might Like It Series: Oil Painting With Water-Miscible Oils

Bring two canvases no larger than 11” x 14” factory primed for oil or acrylic and your lunch. Be sure to wear old clothes as you create two paintings using Winsor & Newton Artisan and Holbein Duo paints (smooth & creamy). No solvents are needed, so no allergic reactions and no disposal of toxic materials.

Date: Saturday, November 19th
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Dock 5 at the Northrup King Building
Cost: $110 includes paint and mediums
Instuctor: Susan Fryer Voigt
Contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (651) 353-5045 http://www.susanfryervoigt.com

Try It.. You Might Like It Series: Acrylic and Collage

Experiment with acrylics without buying anything! You will be working with different surfaces, several brands and consistencies of acrylic, mediums to add or change the look of acrylics as well as how to effectively utilize the metallic and interference acrylics. You will also add collage. Be prepared for fun and a lot of learning. Just bring an apron and your lunch.

Date: Sat., October 29th
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Dock 5 at the Northrup King Building
Cost: $95
Instructor: Susan Fryer Voigt
Contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (651) 353-5045

Floral Painting in Watercolor: Beginners and Beyond

Learn the tricks and techniques of watercolor while exploring a variety of approaches to painting floral subject matte – from the conventional to the experimental. The classes are limited to 6 participants so there will plenty of individual attention. The small class size makes it possible to offer instruction to both beginners and beyond with projects adjustable to each participants experience and preferences.

Bring your own watercolor supplies or use the studio’s for an additional $8. If new to watercolor, this is a good opportunity to see how you like it before purchasing materials. We will be using some inks, watercolor pencils and a variety of other supplies and equipment the use of which is included in the cost of tuition for all participants.

Instructor: Laurie Salmela
Location: Northrup King Building – NKB Studio/Gallery 425
2 sessions 1:00 – 4:00 PM October 22 & 29
Cost: $65 (+ additional $8 if using studio supplies)
Registration: Contact Laurie .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

One-On-One Art Lessons with David Paul Seymour

Learn art and design just like you would learn piano or guitar! For ages 5 and up, (yes, adults, too) these one-on-one art lessons are fun and easy and taught in a real, working art studio and gallery setting.

The lessons are taught by Minneapolis professional artist, illustrator and designer David Paul Seymour, a veteran with 7 years of professional art and illustration experience and 15 years of architecture and design experience. A father of 3 and a former Cub Scout leader, David is a fantastic teacher of kids and teens. David has done freelance illustration work for Best Buy Corporate, Architecture MN Magazine; has designed graphics for 3rd Lair Skatepark, Northern Pine Longboards; He’s designed cartoon characters and boardgames for local startups Stripey and Culdesac Games. David has been featured in numerous local press and on slews of national and international art and design blogs. David owns and operates his own art gallery and illustration studio in Northeast Minneapolis.

David’s teaching methods couple having fun with understanding all the fundamentals of art, illustration and design. David’s students can learn drawing, painting, illustrating, sculpting, paper-toy creation, product design, printmaking, stenciling, muraling, graphic design, and even some fundamental-level architectural design! David instills fundamental principles along the way such as composition, color, perspectives, anatomy and more!

Because David’s philosophy is that art is more than just fun but can be a very practical and lucrative career, interesting projects for kids and teens beyond the traditional include painting skateboard art, designing t-shirts, “tricking out” furniture, bicycles, etc; painting shoes and iPhone covers, creating ficticious product packaging mockups, making paper toys and posters, and even designing a new house!

Lessons are available as one-on-one Saturday sessions starting immediately.
Call or email David for more info.
(952) 649-8006
http://www.davidpaulseymour.com

Fall 2011 Plein Air Watercolor Painting Classes

Fall 2011 Plein Air Watercolor Painting Classes with Nancy Patrick Carney
Tuesdays 10am to 12:30pm $25 for each class

Join in the fun of painting out-of-doors the many inspirational scenes the Twin Cities have to offer. Classes include demo of the specific location, how to edit and compose the scene, and lots of individual help and encouraging critique. Rain outs will paint an indoor scene nearby. Sign up for one class or all four, and pay as you go. Bring basic watercolor supplies – list is supplied when you register – plus water for painting and a blanket or stool to sit on.

September 6, 2011 ASTER CAFÉ, MINNEAPOLIS This charming café overlooks the Mississippi River and the Minneapolis skyline. We can paint the cityscape or the diners and passers-by. The food is great, so plan to stay for lunch if you can.

September 20, 2011 WAYZATA YACHT CLUB Blue sky, sparkling water, boats at anchor with zig-zag reflections. Hope for a pretty day, because it’s a very pretty setting with lots to inspire you.

September 27, 2011 ELOISE BUTLER WILDFLOWER GARDEN in Wirth Park. There is an abundance of fall foliage and the last of the fall flowers at this beautiful and historic park. So close to the city, but so woodsy and wild and fun to paint.

Oct 4, 2011 LORING PARK Can we squeeze in one more week of outdoor painting? There’s a lovely pond, towering trees, the steeples of several beautiful churches in the background, and city restaurants and cafes. If it’s cold, we’ll paint inside one of them.

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER by calling or emailing Nancy Patrick Carney. Phone 612-961-7075. Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Exact directions and meeting details will be e-mailed the week before each class.

Plein Air Landscape with Michele Combs

Join Michele Combs for some fall plein air adventure. Venture to a new landscape each session which will provide new opportunities. Take in the sights, sounds, smells, and the challenge to capture the light and sense of time/place. Nature is the best teacher for learning to see and understand landscape. Learning in nature makes for better studio paintings. Michele will teach you what she has learned from different teachers and personal experience.

Michele will demo and offer individual help. She will equip you with tools needed to paint outside. In all sessions the elements that make a good painting will be emphasized.

Classes begin Sept 6th and run through October. Go to my web site for detailed information. Contact info below.

Michele Combs, Artist
763-442-0290
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
http://www.michelecombs.com

Intro To Acrylics

You’ll use a combination of standard heavy-body acrylics to paint on paper or canvas and then work with Open Acrylics to extend the time the paint stays workable. These are perfect for blending. Come experiment and learn – including how and when to use metallic and interference acrylics. This will be an exciting day. Bring an apron and lunch.

Instructor: Susan Fryer Voigt
Location: Dock 5
Dates and Time: Saturday, January 15, 2011 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $95 includes all materials. VISA/Mastercard accepted
Register: Contact Susan at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call (651) 353-5045

Digital Photo Academy Classes

Digital Photo Academy is a year-round program offering Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced photography classes as well as Composition and Photoshop/NIK.

Instructor: Anthony (Tony) Schreck
Location: Studio 258
Dates and Times: Varies / year-round offerings
Cost: Varies depending on class
Register: Go to http://www.digitalphotoacademy.com and click on Minneapolis

Experimental Ink and Acrylic

Create GORGEOUS paintings with a unique combination of inks and acrylics. During class you will create 12 mono prints and complete three boards that you can mat and/or frame. They make perfect gifts. We also assemble a collage of mono-prints. No experience is necessary, but you will need to be willing to experiment and have fun… Bring an apron and lunch.

Instructor: Susan Voigt
Location: Dock 5 – Susan Fryer Voigt Studio/Gallery
Date: October 22, 2011
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $125.00 includes all materials, VISA/MasterCard accepted
Register: Contact Susan Voigt at (651) 353-5045 or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Agate Landscape Weekend Workshops

Create a gorgeous 9 × 11” Glass on Glass window hanging featuring a Brazilian Agate. This technique is similar to stained glass, but even better – more dynamic and much easier. Includes an overview of materials and resources. Class meets for two sessions.

Instructor: Sheryl Tuorila
Location: Studio 403
Dates and Times: Saturday, November 12, 2011, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sunday, November 13, 2011, noon-3pm

Cost: $135 includes all materials. Visa/MasterCard accepted
Register: Contact Sheryl Tuorila at (612) 423-9197

Woodworking and Upholstery Classes at Blue Sky Galleries

Numerous classes are available including classical carving basics, veneering, upholstery and hand cut dovetail joinery. Learn from these award winning instructors including Mark Laub, Tom Schrunk, Rose Liefeld Brennan, Frank Grant and Will Fifer. Register at http://www.blueskygalleries.com. All classes are held at Blue Sky Galleries, Studio 295 at the Northrup King Building.

Evening Perpetual Art Class with Susan Fryer Voigt

This class incorporates painters of every level in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Work at your own pace on your own projects with instructor assistance. Learn more about color, line, values, composition and perspective. Media include pastels, acrylics, watercolor, oil and casein. Contact Susan Fryer Voigt, Dock 5 at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call (651) 353-5045. Or visit Susan’s website at http://www.susanfryervoigt.com. $180 for 6 sessions.

Mosaic Workshops with Sharra Frank

Featuring Glass on Glass and Mosaic Design and Creativity workshops. For information on the the spring schedule, go to http://www.sharrafrank.com.