Private or Group Instruction CoursesMy personal method of teaching is a step by step process helping you all the way from start to completion. From the various styles of holding a brush to create different effects, to multiple uses of materials and techniques, these lessons will build your skills as well as confidence, in a relaxed creative setting. Learn how to turn "mistakes" into happy accidents, and to master materials instead of them mastering you. Students range from beginner to advanced level, I teach to individual skill levels and needs, all are welcome and with the right instruction Everyone can be an artist.
Benefit from my 20+ years of art education and 10 years of experience teaching it, at a cost that is highly competitive and affordable. Classes will be held in your home or place of business on Saturday or Sunday, or any day during summer months and must be scheduled ahead of time to reserve your spot. Fees are per person, discounts available for larger groups or financial need on a case by case basis, supplies not always included, cost for travel time outside local area. Contact me to answer questions, schedule a class, get supply lists and select a project. --------------------------------------------------------------- Acrylic Painting Group "Paint and Sip" I offer paint and sip style party or event classes but this is anything but your average paint and sip. I teach at a level where your participants will receive a individual personal instruction and help as well as more advanced instruction on artistic techniques that will make any beginner more confident in their skills. Learn how to edit and create in ways that help transform things you are frustrated with, and how to utilize your tools so they do what you want and create the textures and details you need. I will teach basic color theories, give tips for artists of any level to help them have the most fun with their supplies and all in an encouraging laid back environment. this must be for groups of 3+ and the group or organizer can pick the theme of the painting lesson and it will be designed specially for the class. This class is offered at a discount of $45 per person and can last 2-4 hours depending on group size --------------------------------------------------------------- Oil Painting 5-8 hour course depending on individuals needs and speed to complete painting curriculum. Lunch break and rest periods included. Students complete a 15x20in or 18x24in oil painting in one day, start to finish. Prices: Wet on Wet Oil Classes Adults ages 15+ $75 each Children ages 8-14 $50 for first child, $30 for each additional Traditional Oil 2-day classes Adults ages 15+ $150 each Children ages 8-14 $100 for first child, $60 for each additional 25% non refundable fee required to reserve your class Painting supplies not included. Supply list for classes available and will be emailed to you upon reserving the class. $20 each to have supplies provided for you (Canvas cost extra) *2 hour courses available for advanced technique instruction, troubleshooting and consultation for personal painting projects, see drawing and painting instruction section below. -------------------------------------------------------------- Drawing with Charcoal, Ink, Pastel, Oil Pastel, or Scratchboard Learn techniques to "paint" with drawing materials and proper use of shading, texture, line and color. This is a group class, like paint and sip for drawing Students will complete a drawing/project step by step in one sitting with the chosen medium (pastel, ink, etc) start to finish. 2 hr Classes/ Group of 2+ $45 per person Supplies provided *will need to purchase your own scratchboard for that lesson. -------------------------------------------------------------- Drawing and Painting Techniques Learn to train your eye like an artists to improve your drawing skills with methods and techniques taught in art schools. Learn to master line, light and shadow, color and composition. This is meant to be an ongoing art education and new techniques will be focused on each session. This is for complex learning so not small or fast projects that will be finished in one sitting. Ages 12 and up $30 per hour per person, minimum of 2 hours per session. supplies not included as you will have to complete things on your own. -------------------------------------------------------------- Polymer Clay Discover the possibilities with Fimo and Sculpey. Learn how to create a figurine piece by piece, work with liquid polymer clay, use tools, and how to create texture. Select from learning figurines, beads and pendants, ornaments, wall decor, or incense holders. Students will complete a figurine in one setting including baking and finishing techniques. 2 hr Classes $35 per person +$10 each to provide supplies -------------------------------------------------------------- Scrapbooking, Card-making, Stamping, Collage, or Papercrafting Get Creative 2 dimensionally by cutting, gluing, and manipulating paper! Learn techniques that will make your pages more beautiful, creative and professional. Make your own collage, mosaics, die cuts, paper designs, compose a page, cropping, adding 3 dimensions, embossing, stamping, mixed media and more! 2 hr Classes $25 for first person $15 per additional person Supplies not included ------------------------------------------------------------- Jewelry Learn to make jewelry! Choose from a variety of earring and necklace styles! Learn how to fix, edit, or create jewelry pieces from scratch! Choose from Beading, mixed media, wire wrapping, chain, polymer clay, found object, hand painted beads/pendants 2 hr classes $35 per person Supplies not included (can be included for extra fee) ------------------------------------------------------------- Travel expenses $12 an hour, for outside of local Federal Way/Kent/Auburn/Fife/Browns Point/Des Moines area Ferry or Toll Fees Extra if required |