Join Mary Ketchen on Thursday, August 8 from 4pm to 6pm. There is no charge for these workshops.
Workshop: Resist Paint Workshop
Dates: Thursday, August 1 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: ArtWorks Gallery, 109 Fall St., Seneca Falls, NY
Instructor: Roberta Nelson
Cost: $30
Registration Cut-off Date: 7/28/24
Workshop Description: Roberta explains, “Resist Painting is a method of applying wax to various parts of the picture so that the applied water-based paint will not adhere to those areas. Many interesting effects and textures can be created by using rubbings or various drawing techniques. It is similar to the batik process except that it is done on paper instead of fabric.”
Materials Provided by the Participant: Participants need to bring a box of crayons, watercolor paper 140lb. weight (at least 9”x12”), watercolor brushes, water container, a hard surface (like plexi-glass or wood) larger than the watercolor paper size, pencil, eraser, paper towels, and a photo to reproduce, if desired. The instructor will provide an iron, drawing paper, tracing paper, and a blow-dryer.
To register: contact the instructor at 315-549-8323 or email rnelson33@rochester.rr.com
Workshop: Figure Drawing Basics Series of Workshops
Dates: Fridays, August 2 through August 30 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: ArtWorks Gallery, 109 Fall St., Seneca Falls, NY
Registration Cut-off Date: 7/28/24
Instructor: Roberta Nelson
Cost: $10 per class
Workshop Description:
Roberta explains, “This is a five weeks series of classes that meet on Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. It is intended to impart an understanding and application of the fundamentals needed to draw figures. It includes presentations, discussions, and hands-on work. It also focuses on figure proportions, views (front, back, and side), positions (standing, sitting, and reclining), and shading to create the desired effects.”
Materials Provided by the Participant: a drawing tablet or paper larger than 8”x 10”, drawing pencil, and an eraser.
To register: contact the instructor at 315-549-8323 or email rnelson33@rochester.rr.com
Workshop: Pochoir Painting
Date: Saturday, 8/3/24
Time: 10am - 4pm
Locations: Seneca County Art Council, 109 Fall St., Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Instructor: Roberta Nelson
Cost: $40
Registration Cut-off Date: 7/31/24
Workshop Description: Roberta explains, Pochoir Painting is a French technique used to incorporate acrylic painting and stenciling. The painting is limited to 3 to 6 colors, and each color has its own plastic sheet which is a stencil or mask.The objects are broken down into their respective colors and then all of the objects, in the same color, are traced onto one sheet. The shapes are then cut out of the plastic sheet to create the stencil or they can be used as masks. One stencil at a time, working from the bottom or background color to the top or front color, is placed on a canvas board and painted with sponges or brushes.
Materials Provided by Participant: acrylic paints, sponges, brushes, 9”x 12” canvas board, palette, cutting board, double-sided removable tape, exacto knife, water container, paper towels, pencil and an eraser.
Contact Information: register with the instructor at rnelson33@rochester.rr.com or call 315-549-8323
Workshop Description: Water Color Painting Workshop
Date: 8/24/24 Saturday
Time: 10am - 3pm
Locations: Seneca County Art Council, 109 Fall St., Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Instructor: Roberta Nelson
Cost: $40
Registration Cut-off Date: 8/19/24
Workshop Description: The workshop focuses on the traditional method of watercolor painting, also known as glazing. The superimposed wash is the foundation for the traditional method of watercolor painting. The paint is applied in a series of flat or graded washes superimposed from light to dark to create desired effects. The lightest color wash is applied first; the medium is applied over it; and the darkest applied over the medium. The top wash will determine the final effect.
Materials Provided by Participant: acrylic paints, sponges, brushes, 9”x 12” canvas board, palette, cutting board, double-sided removable tape, exacto knife, water container, paper towels, pencil and an eraser.
Contact Information: register with the instructor at rnelson33@rochester.rr.com or call 315-549-8323
Workshop: Colored Pencil Abstracts
Date: 08/15/24
Time: 1-4pm
Location: Artworks Gallery, 109 Fall St., Seneca Falls, NY
Cost: $30
Instructor: Roberta Nelson
Registration Cut-off Date: 08/11/24
Workshop Description: Very interesting works, especially abstracts, be created by working on dark or black background paper instead of the usual light or white. Once the layout drawing is done on the dark paper, dimensions within the various shapes are created by applying white or cream colored pencil strokes in various pressures to create highlights and medium values while the deep shadows or dark areas remain the color of the background paper. With the completion of this value drawing, colors are then lightly applied over desired areas of the various forms to finish the work.
Materials Provided by the Participant: drawing paper or pad, set of colored pencils including white (Prismacolor brand recommended), eraser, pencil sharpener, and a regular pencil.
Materials Provided by the Instructor: black background paper, information packets.
Contact: the instructor at rnelson33@rochester.rr.com or call 315-549-8323
Workshop: Acrylic Landscape Painting
Date: 8/24/24 Saturday
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: Artworks Gallery, 109 Fall St., Seneca Falls, NY
Cost: $40
Instructor: Roberta Nelson
Registration Cut-off Date: 8/19/24
Workshop Description: The workshop is intended to impart an understanding of the blending, superimposing, and scumbling methods of paint application, and the use of the Alla Prima painting technique. Also covered are the components of landscape painting, including types of special layouts and composition types, lighting, skies, clouds, trees, etc.
Materials Provided by the Participant: pencil, eraser, canvas or canvas boards, acrylic paints including white and black (preferably tube), acrylic brushes, palette, water container, paper towels, and photos of landscapes
Materials Provided by the Instructor: Information sheets
Contact: for questions or registration email the instructor at rnelson33@rochester.rr.com or call 315-549-8323.