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Art Loft Workshops

Home Studio, Dahlonega, Georgia

Pre-registration is required for all workshops

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2010

JANUARY 2009

Drawing Basics

No Previous Drawing Experience Necessary

It makes no difference if your medium is Oil, Watercolor, Pastel or even Sculpting. Drawing is the basic building block to improve them all. Two full days of intense drawing instruction, exploring light, value, shape and form. Learn to draw more than just what you see.

Instructor: Amanda Carder 
Click on Amanda Carder for more information about the artist.

Date :   Friday, January 22nd - to - Saturday, January, 23rd

Time:   9 to 5 pm

Fee: $195

You will need an 18" x 24" Sketch book and a kneaded eraser, all other materials will be supplied

 

APRIL 2010

Studio Oil Painting

Amanda Carder painting

Beginner, intermediate or advance skilled artists will all benefit from this workshop! Students will learn to organize art equipment, paint with a limited palette, select good composition, identify light, dark and block in masses. One on one time with individuals and instruction will be emphasized!

 Instructor: Amanda Carder

 Date: April 8, 9 and 10

 Time: Thursday - Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

 Fee: $285

 Fee also includes: Light Breakfast and Lunch all three days. A Wine and Cheese get together Friday evening following class

 Supply list provided upon registration

 Min. 6, Max 15

MAY 2010

"Plein Air Landscapes in Oil :  Beginning / Intermediate

This workshop will feature three full days of instruction, demonstrations, and hands on painting, both in a studio setting and on locatiChattahoochee Reflectionson in beautiful north Georgia. 

Description: Learn the key elements of landscape painting with oils, with an emphasis on the 'plein air' approach. The class will be structured to create an enjoyable and fast moving environment, with effective studio instruction as well as plein air painting at local outdoor locations.  They'll be numerous demonstrations, and an emphasis on one-on-one instruction. Find out how the concepts of the plein air approach will help you learn rapidly and help you create exciting and impressive paintings. 

Some topics we will cover: supplies for plein air painting, composition and landscape concepts, using values to create depth, color mixing and color choices, painting common landscape features, brush techniques, unique plein air concepts.

Instructor: John Guernsey
Click on John Guernsey for more information about the artist.
Anita Elder will be assisting in the field

Date :   Thursday, May 20th - to - Saturday, May 22nd

Time:   9 to 5 pm

Fee:   $275 dollars per person

Supplies:   You will receive a supply list upon registration.

Minimum number of students. 6, Maximum 15 

 

JUNE 2010

Learn to "loosen up" in watercolor

If you've ever wanted to learn to paint "loose" in watercolor, there's no better time to learn than in the two-day intensive session at Elder Ridge Workshops with Ga. artist Jim Chapman. Jim emphasizes the painting fundamentals  as well as demonstrating the nuances of the medium of watercolor  to help each artist, regardless of skill level or experience, to reach the next level of self expression through watercolor painting.

Light-hearted and fun, the Jim fosters serious inquiry and painting in a relaxed and comfortable indoor atmosphere.

Using a building block methodology for  his teaching (based on clear and simple value patterns, strong shapes and vivid colors) Jims students often experience rapid artistic growth and leave the sessions with much to build upon and grow in the future, too. Jim focuses on each individuals path in the class and tailors their instruction accordingly.

A former Contributing Editor for The Artists Magazine, Chapman recently presented a painting demonstration for the Georgia Watercolor Society at Binders Art Supply in Atlanta. He also has exhibited with the National Watercolor Society and other prestigious venues. He also is an adjunct instructor for the Art & Design Department of Brenau University in Gainesville.

Instructor: Jim Chapman
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Date :   Fri, June 25th - to - Sat, June 26th

Time:   10 to 5 pm

Fee:   $175 dollars per person

Supplies:   Jim asks that each student bring their normal painting supplies, as well as sketches and/or photo reference. He will also set up a still life as an alternative. Please bring plenty of sketch paper for making value studies. Also, please bring samples of your work, at least a couple of paintings, to assist Jim in helping you set goals and direction.

 

2009 Past workshops

JANUARY 2009

Oil Painting Workshop

The best way to learn to paint is by painting. Develop your own unique painting style by exploring supplies, subject matter, and techniques, but mostly by practical experience. Beginning through advanced students will receive individual attention and a constructive critique.

The workshop will feature two and a half days of instruction, demonstrations, and hands on painting

Instructor: Amanda Carder
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Fee: $250 dollars per person

Click here for the supply list

 

MARCH 2009

Learn to "loosen up" in watercolor with Jim Chapman

If you've ever wanted to learn to paint �loose� in watercolor, there's no better time to learn than in the two-day intensive session at Elder Ridge Workshops with Ga. artist Jim Chapman. Jim emphasizes the painting fundamentals  as well as demonstrating the nuances of the medium of watercolor  to help each artist, regardless of skill level or experience, to reach the next level of self expression through watercolor painting.

Light-hearted and fun, the Jim fosters serious inquiry and painting in a relaxed and comfortable indoor atmosphere.

Using a building block methodology for  his teaching (based on clear and simple value patterns, strong shapes and vivid colors) Jims students often experience rapid artistic growth and leave the sessions with much to build upon and grow in the future, too. Jim focuses on each individuals path in the class and tailors their instruction accordingly.

A former Contributing Editor for The Artists Magazine, Chapman recently presented a painting demonstration for the Georgia Watercolor Society at Binders Art Supply in Atlanta. He also has exhibited with the National Watercolor Society and other prestigious venues. He also is an adjunct instructor for the Art & Design Department of Brenau University in Gainesville.

Instructor: Jim Chapman
Click on Jim Chapman for more information about the artist.

Fee:   $175 dollars per person

Supplies:   Jim asks that each student bring their normal painting supplies, as well as sketches and/or photo reference. He will also set up a still life as an alternative. Please bring plenty of sketch paper for making value studies. Also, please bring samples of your work, at least a couple of paintings, to assist Jim in helping you set goals and direction.

MAY 2009

Beginning Plein Air

The workshop will feature three full days of instruction, demonstrations, and hands on painting. In the studio and on location in the beautiful north Georgia mountains:

On the River- Oil Painting

Whether you have never painted plein air or would like to refine your skills. Learn to organize your equipment, paint with a limited palette, choose your composition, Identify your lights and darks,and block in your masses.

Instructor: Amanda Carder and Anita Elder will be assisting in the field
Click on Amanda Carder or Anita Elder for more information about the artist.

Fee: $275 dollars per person

Minimum number of students. 6, Maximum 15

Supply list provided upon registration

JUNE 2009

Learn to "loosen up" in watercolor

If you've ever wanted to learn to paint "loose" in watercolor, there's no better time to learn than in the two-day intensive session at Elder Ridge Workshops with Ga. artist Jim Chapman. Jim emphasizes the painting fundamentals  as well as demonstrating the nuances of the medium of watercolor  to help each artist, regardless of skill level or experience, to reach the next level of self expression through watercolor painting.

Light-hearted and fun, the Jim fosters serious inquiry and painting in a relaxed and comfortable indoor atmosphere. Jim Chapman Watercolor

Using a building block methodology for  his teaching (based on clear and simple value patterns, strong shapes and vivid colors) Jims students often experience rapid artistic growth and leave the sessions with much to build upon and grow in the future, too. Jim focuses on each individuals path in the class and tailors their instruction accordingly.

A former Contributing Editor for The Artists Magazine, Chapman recently presented a painting demonstration for the Georgia Watercolor Society at Binders Art Supply in Atlanta. He also has exhibited with the National Watercolor Society and other prestigious venues. He also is an adjunct instructor for the Art & Design Department of Brenau University in Gainesville.

Instructor: Jim Chapman
Click on Jim Chapman for more information about the artist.

Fee:   $175 dollars per person

Supplies:   Jim asks that each student bring their normal painting supplies, as well as sketches and/or photo reference. He will also set up a still life as an alternative. Please bring plenty of sketch paper for making value studies. Also, please bring samples of your work, at least a couple of paintings, to assist Jim in helping you set goals and direction.

JULY 2009

Drawing Basics

No Previous Drawing Experience Necessary

Elder Ridge Workshops

Dahlonega, Georgia

It makes no difference if your medium is Oil, Watercolor, Pastel or even Sculpting. Drawing is the basic building block to improve them all. Two full days of intense drawing instruction, exploring light, value, shape and form. Learn to draw more than just what you see.

Instructor: Amanda Carder 
Click on Amanda Carder for more information about the artist.

Fee: $195

You will need an 18" x 24" Sketch book and a kneaded eraser, all other materials will be supplied

Minimum number of students. 6, Maximum 15

Pre-registration is required for all workshops

For more information, please call Anita Elder at (706) 429-6008, or email Anita at aelder1@windstream.net

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