Betty Hendrix will be teaching a 3-day pastel workshop in the North Carolina mountains at the Florence Thomas Art School in Glendale Springs. The dates are August 23-25, 2010. For registration information and more information about the school, visit their website at www.florenceartschool.org.
The Appalachian Pastel Society has announced that their second National Juried Exhibition will be from October 20 – November 13, 2010. In conjunction with this show, Ann Templeton will be teaching a workshop on Abstracting the Landscape in Pastels from October 14-18, 2010. In addition to cash awards, including the $1,000 Best of Show award, there will be some fabulous prizes including pastel sets, other art supplies and product certificates.
Luana Luconi Winner Workshops
For a complete listing visit www.winnerstudios.com
Anne Kiefaber Classes
For a complete listing, email akiefaber@gmail.com
Herb Slapo Classes
Held in the Art Studio at the Seymour Center, Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill. For more information or to register call the Seymour Center at 919-968-2070 or call Herb at 919-942-4942.
Lorie Callahan Classes
Session II, February 19-April 2nd, 10 am-12 pm, 6 wks. $48.00. Held in the Art Studio at the new, Central Orange Senior Center, attached to the Sportsplex, Hillsborough. Former students welcome. For more information and to register call the COSC at 919-245-2015. For questions call Lorie at 919-732-6348 or e-mail her at callahanstudio@mindspring.com.
Finding Your Artistic Voice
Thursday, March 26 – Saturday, March 28, 10am–5pm daily
Skill Level: All
Yew Tree Center for Art and Culture, 604 S Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401
Please call or email Anne Kiefaber at (336) 333-5736
The Nude: An Advanced Approach
Saturday, April 4 – Sunday, April 5, 10am-5pm daily
Skill Level: intermediate to advanced at painting the figure
Jerry’s Artarama, Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC
(800) 827-8478, Ext.156 or (919) 876-6610
Great Faces! ©
Thursday, April 16 – Saturday, April 18, 10am-5pm daily
Skill Level: All
Burke County Arts Council, 115 Meeting Street, Morganton, NC 28655
Please call or email Ann DiSanto at (828) 433.7282
Finding Your Artistic Voice
Thursday, May 14 – Saturday, May 16, 9am–4pm daily
Skill Level: All
Arts & Things Gallery, 704 Evans Street, Morehead City, NC 28557,
Please call or email Lou Wilson at (252) 240-1979 or Toll Free 877-640-ARTS
The Costumed Model
Monday, June 8 – Friday, June 12, 10am-5pm daily
Skill Level: intermediate to advanced—atelier styled study of cloth, precious gems and metals, etc. and costumes of all periods
Jerry’s Artarama, Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC
(919) 876-6610
“Exploring Soft Pastels”
This 6-week Wednesday afternoon class is for the student who wants to learn more about soft pastes, sanded surfaces, the importance of value, and color harmony. We will be working on landscape from photos, and still-life from life.
April 15 – May 20, 2009 from 12-3pm
The Sanctuary, Studio 7, 1150 Revolution Mill Drive, Greensboro
$120.00 for the 6-week session
To register contact Elaine Hatch.
3-Day Workshops at The Florence Thomas Memorial Art School
“The Florence” is located in Glendale Springs, NC right off the Blue Ridge Parkway. To register for these workshops contact Jane Lonon, Executive Director Ashe Co. Arts Council.
“Exploring Soft Pastels”
This studio workshop will introduce the student to various types of soft pastels and the sanded surfaces they are used with. There will be demonstrations each morning, and individual help each afternoon
June 11, 12, 13. Contact Addren Doss for more information.
Pastel artists looking for a chance to get away and paint should check out the La Bonne Etoile website for a list of workshops and retreats in 2009.
Kingsport Art Guild (in Northeast Tennessee) is hosting a Bill Hosner workshop on April 22-24, 2009 for a cost of $300. Contact Ruth Crowe for more information.
The Piedmont Pastel Society is sponsoring a three day Landscape Workshop with Maggie Price. The workshop is open to beginners and experienced artists. In the workshop, you will learn how to master the techniques of this vibrant and versatile medium and watch inspiring step- by- step demonstrations from Maggie’s easel. If you are interested in attending the workshop, please contact Karen Mello at 704-365-7858.
Course Information:
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Location: Artspace Studios 214 and 215 at 201 East Davie Street in Raleigh, NC
Date: Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th from 10am to 5pm
Cost: $185.00, Fee may be paid by mailing check or requesting PayPal invoice for Credit Card.
This color mixing class will give you confidence to create beautiful skin tones for future portrait and figure work. Study includes general ethnicities and distinctive color families. Each chart will contain color formulas for: skin in shadow, local color, and in light; hair in shadow, light, and highlight; lips.
Oil / Acrylic / Pastel colors will be forwarded as you sign up. Chart paper will be supplied at the class.
A palette knife will be needed – some will be available for use. Please bring a sharpie, ruler, sketch book for notes, and drawing pencil.
Space for six students in the studio.
Contact Luana Luconi Winner if you have additional questions at 919.834.2447
Here are some photos from the workshop with Luana Luconi Winner at the High Point Theater Art Galleries on Saturday, July 12. We had 12 participants and they all seemed to have a great experience.
Date: February 9 – 13, 2009
Location: Quinlan Visual Arts Center, Gainesville, GA
Contact: Debra Nadelhoffer
Phone: (770) 887-8877
See some of Sally’s work here.
The Sierra Pastel Society is proud to present its 7th International Art Exhibition, “Pastels on High,” October 5 to October 25, 2008 in El Dorado Hills, California. The judge and juror is Urania Christy Tarbet, a local and internationally recognized artist (and founder of the International Association of Pastel Artists, IAPS).
Best of show award is $1000 cash and total awards are now over $6000 in cash, merchandise, and nationally recognized artists’ workshop opportunities. Download a copy of the prospectus.
The deadline for slides or digital images is August 1st. Any questions, don’t hesitate to contact: Susan Levitsky.
Please notice that we are offering a 3-day plein air workshop by award-winning pastel artist Colleen K. Howe in conjunction with our Gala Awards Reception (on Saturday evening, October 11th), from October 9th through the 11th.
Kiefaber Studio of Fine Arts presents a Plein-Air Workshop in Pastels and Oils
Date: June 13, 14 and 15, 2008
Time: 9am to 4pm each day
Cost: $70.00 per day or $210.00 for all three days
Registration Deadline: June 10
Contact: Anne Kiefaber at 336-292-2010 or email kiefabera@bellsouth.net
Location: Battleground and Tannenbaum Parks, NC
Please download this PDF for more details and information.
May 31 and June 1
Drawing: The Foundation
10 am—5 pm, Saturday and Sunday
Learn the foundations of drawing. Work from a life drawing model in several different drawing techniques and tools. Instructor will supply all materials for this workshop. Course # 70795 is $160 at Sertoma Art Center, Raleigh, NC. For sign up call 919.420.2329.
June 7 and 8
Painting People
10am—5 pm, Saturday and Sunday
This is the course that will have you painting people the easy way! Subject specific class, open media, all levels. Artists may bring in any media to work from live models Course # 70796 $220 at Sertoma Art Center, Raleigh, NC. For sign up call 919.420.2329.
Pastelist Jack Pardue will conducting a plein air workshop in Murfreesboro, North Carolina from May 5-9, 2008.
Murfreesboro is a beautiful little river town located between Roanoke Rapids, NC and Elizabeth City, NC and is home to a lovely historic district offering many wonderful places for plein air painting. The cost of the workshop is $400.00 but Jack has agreed to offer a 10% discount to any member of the Pastel Society of NC.
If anyone is interested in participating, please contact Eddi Lyles or Jack Pardue.
The Appalachian Pastel Society presents a Pastel Workshop in Hendersonville, NC
The Figure in Pastel by Margaret Dyer on October 4, 5, 6, 2008.
Cost: $300 due by September 15, 2008. $100 deposit will reserve your place and only 18 applicants will be accepted.
Full refunds minus $25 for cancellations before Sept 15. No refund after Sept. 15 unless workshop is filled.
Workshop registration form and info at appalachian-pastel-society.org or for information and forms contact: Kay Gordon, (828) 649-3363 kgordon@main.nc.us.