SUMMER HOURS: MAY - SEPTEMBER Thursday - Sat: - 10:00 - 4:00 Art Classes all summer
The Cottage Art Gallery, 106 Pocono Tr. E. Nokomis FL
ART CLASS SCHEDULE: July 29th - August 27th
Come meet new friends, discover your creativity and just plain have fun!
JUDY GILMER CLASSES! See below.
NEW!!: KIERA LIGHT CLASSES! See below
We currently offer: Adult Beginner Watercolor Painting Classes - Basic Cartooning - 3D Watercolor - Wet-on-Wet Watercolor Florals - Acrylic Abstract - Fiber and Texture
FIBER FLOWERS with KIERA LIGHT
Tuesday July 29th - 10:00 - 12:30 - $65.00
- Join Kiera for a unique class where you will learn how to craft a lovely impressionistic floral on canvas using Mother Nature's plant fibers!
- Creating from embossed cotton rag paper and delicate Kozo fibers from Thailand we will explore the textures and possibilities these materials offer.
- We will also combine paint and other mixed mediums to allow for lots of texture and depth.
Seating is limited so book now.
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Seats available - 7 - FULL
Sunflowers and Salt
Sunday- August 3rd - 10:00 - 12:30 - $50.00
BACK BY POPULAR REQUEST
- Create a fun, impressionistic floral using watercolor, frisket (not too much) and salt.
- This is a great class for those without much painting experience or those who want to loosen up a bit.
- You will learn how to create a floral by using pencil to draw your image and then paint using the wet on wet technique.
- I will then show you how to create some fabulous effects by using salt. Once your painting is completely dry, you remove the salt and frisket and voila!
- I supply all materials, including a mat, so just bring yourself and join us for a fun morning.
Seating is limited so book now
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Seats available 7 -FULL
TRIPTIC CRITTERS
Mon/Tuesday August 4th & 5th - 9:30 - 3:30
Two Day Workshop - $110.00
- Create a 3 panel piece to frame as a triptic!
- This class was requested of me by several students & will be good stretch so I suggest you have had a few classes under your belt with me first.
We will work on 5X7 cold press paper OR I will use one long piece which we will section off to then place in a triple window mat ( which you will get yourselves at either Hobby Lobby or Michael's or some such). Not decided yet.
- For those with Rapidograph pens please bring them, making sure that they are in working order beforehand.
- If you do not have a Rapidograph pen - no worries as I have plenty of class pens.
- This is going to be very fun - you can create your own bird creatures and dress them however you choose and of course I will take you step by step to build their bodies and help as needed with features and clothing. (Don't all birds wear shoes?)
Seating is limited so book now.
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Seats available - 7 - 2 spots left
"'TWAS THE MOUSE BEFORE CHRISTMAS..."
Sunday/Monday - August 10th &11th - 9:30 - 2:30 - $110.00 2 DAY CLASS
- It's that time - a new Christmas card from Twigshire!
- I will show you how to paint this wee Christmas/holiday creature one step at a time so you end up with a unique and personalized card to send to friends and family.
- For those who celebrate other than Christmas you can for sure tweak the painting to suit, as we have done many times before.
- Day 1 will be focused on the drawing and inking and if we can get to it - actually begin the painting process.
- Day 2 will be the painting which will allow for you all to finish in class where I can help you as needed.
- This is a long two days so bring a light lunch and I will provide the carbs, coffee and bottled water.
**FOR THOSE WITH RAPIDOGRAPH PENS PLEASE BRING THEM**
(make sure they are in working order)
Seating is limited so book now.
**I'll run this class several times before season if you are currently up north and wanting to create this piece.**
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Seats available 7 - 2 Spots left
FIBER FLOWERS WITH KIERA
Tuesday August 12th - 10:00 - 12:30 - $65.00
Back by Popular Request
- Join Kiera for a unique class where you will learn how to craft a lovely impressionistic floral on canvas using Mother Nature's plant fibers!
- Creating from embossed cotton rag paper and delicate Kozo fibers from Thailand we will explore the textures and possibilities these materials offer.
- We will also combine paint and other mixed mediums to allow for lots of texture and depth.
Seating is limited so book now.
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Seats available - 7 - OPEN
CRAZY QUILT ABSTRACT with JUDY GILMER
Monday - August 18th -10:00 - 3:30 - $60.00
(Plus $10.00 Supply fee this class only)
- Join us for a fun day of creative collaboration!
- Using the paper I provide including 2 mats, you will take home 2 finished pieces of art to to hang in your home! (Go ahead, show off!)
- Please bring your own brushes, paint (acrylic)
a small pallet and any marking implements you have, such as markers,crayons, stencils.. anything that can make an imprint or leave an impression.
- This class is great for loosening up and shaking off any nervousness you may feel in creating abstract art.
- If you are already fearless this will be perfect for you too - plus you get to hang out with great people and make some new friends.
- Feel free to bring a light lunch or snack. I will provide water, coffee and carbs.
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Seating is limited so book now.
Seats available 7 - OPEN
FICTIONAL FISH
Tuesday August 19th - 9:30 - 3:00. - $65.00
- Come on and create a happy funny fishy, without copying but building him/her on your own!
(Yes, yes you can)
- I will take you step by step, showing you how to build these underwater wonders from simple basic shapes, first with pencil, then with pen.
- THEN, we will use our watercolors to paint, creating the roundness and shading that gives the impression of fullness rather than appearing one dimensional and flat.
- If you have never drawn before, or don't think you can, but want to give it a try - then join me for this class.
This is a bit of a long day so bring a light lunch or snack and I will provide the bottled water and coffee and carbs.
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Seating is limited to book now
Seats available - 7 - 3 spots left
OPEN STUDIO with JUDI LIGHT
Wednesday August 27th - 10:00 - 1:00 - $25.00
By request and suggestion this Open Studio day is offered as an opportunity for you to bring in art work you are struggling with, is incomplete or needing tweaking but you don't know how or what o do.
- I will be available to help with technique, with detail work with suggestions of how to improve your piece(s)
- Please bring your own paints, pens and brushes.
- If you are using frisket, please bring your own.
I will supply the pallets and water jars and dryers if needed.
- This should be lots of fun and we will all learn and gain.
We will run these open studios again if this proves helpful to you all.
Seating is limited so book now.
Seats available - 10 - 5 spots left