The Cottage Art & Teaching Studio
106 Pocono Trail

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The Cottage Art & Teaching Studio
106 Pocono Trail

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Art at the Cottage Teaching Studio, 106 Pocono Tr. E. Nokomi

ART CLASS SCHEDULE: Aug 15th - Sept 16th

Come meet new friends, discover your creativity and just plain have fun! 


EXPANDED CLASSES - MORE TEACHERS - MORE FUN!!    SEE BELOW FOR CLASS LINEUP.



Your Teachers

Judi Light

Judy Gilmer

Judy Gilmer

Judi is an ink and watercolor whimsy artist who loves to teach beginners and share her unique style for character art and impressionistic florals.

You can see her work at the Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy in Sarasota as well as at The Cottage in Nokomis and on her website:

www.lighttouchart.com

Judy Gilmer

Judy Gilmer

Judy Gilmer

Judy is a seasoned professional artist with many years of teaching experience under her belt who also gives classes at the Venice Art Center.

Her work is available during art shows at the VAC as well as  at the Cottage in Nokomis and

 Judy accepts commissions.

Kiera Light

Erene Romanski

Erene Romanski

Kiera is a mixed paper and plant fiber artist who enjoys teaching how natural fibers combined with other mixed media can create almost otherworldly art that anyone can successfully create.

Kiera accepts commissions and  her work is also available at the Cottage in Nokomis and the Nest in downtown Venice on Miami Ave

Erene Romanski

Erene Romanski

Erene Romanski

Erene, also known by many as "Dr. E" has been designing jewelry for many years and loves to work with the "energy stones".

She will teach Kumi weaving, elements of bead design, bracelets and much more. Her jewelry is available at The Cottage in Nokomis 

WEE FOLK - 2 Day Workshop - (for those who love the detail)

 Sat & Sun - August 15th & 16th - 9:30 - 3:30  -$110.00


  • I thought it would be fun to focus on some Twigshire-ish people, rather than fish, bugs and birds.


The goal of this workshop is to really hone in on some precision ink work, gaining confidence in creating your own character by using basic shapes first and then "fleshing" out your character using YOUR imagination.


  • As always I will guide you through building your   take on my fantasy folk, giving you a few different sample characters to inspire you.


  • The Devil is in the details as they say (someone said), so this will be an exercise in pointillism and PATIENCE.  Yes, the 'P' word!


  • If you have your own Rapidograph pens please bring them, making sure they are in good working order.  .25 or .30 nib.    If you don't have a pen no worries as I have enough to go round.


  • Day one will be drawing, inking and basic wash layers


  • Day 2 will be water coloring the body and the details.


  • We will do one character only with some background or other items of interest so that we have a shot at completing within the 2 days.


Bring a light lunch/snack and I'll provide everything else and the coffee will be on!

Should be fun y'all!


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Limited Seating for this workshop:


Seats Available  - 7 - 5 spots left


EAIL JUDI HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT /WAIT LIST

SALTY PALMS

Wednesday - August 19th - 10:00 - 12:30 - $45.00


  • Salty Palms has proven to be a very popular class because, apart from just the fun of it, we are using unconventional colors like pinks and purples, that actually do remind me of the lovely evening skies and hues here in Venice.


  •  Going south on 41 over the bridge to downtown Venice, the tall palms on the left have some of these tones so it's fun to  attempt to capture some of those .


  • As always I will guide you through the process of sketching your trees lightly applying frisket and then through glazing (or layering) water color washes, we build out the leaves.


  • We will also use salt in the background which creates a unique feel to the painting by adding a pop of texture.



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Limited Seating for this workshop:


Seats Available  -8 - 5 spots left

EMAIL JUDI HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST

3D BLOOM IS BACK!

Saturday - August 22nd - 10:00 - 2:30 - $65.00


Favorite Class!!


(This class fills up quickly so book ahead now!)


  • Using Molding paste - canvas and some wonderful  dyes, kozo paper and lots of  beautiful embellishments, Kiera will show you how to create a 3D floral piece ready for framing.


  • She will take you step by step, so any level of creator is welcome!   Seasoned artists looking for something new will enjoy.


  • No experience necessary - beginning creators encouraged.


  • All materials supplied - just bring yourself.


**NOTE**

This is a bit of a long class so bring a light snack.

We will provide the water and carbs for creative energy! 


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Seats Available - 10 - 3 spots left

EMAIL KIERA HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOR SEAT/WAIT LIST

PELICAN ELF

Wednesday Aug 26th - 9:30 - 3:30 - $65.00


You asked for him... you got him!


  •  I have had quite a few requests to get going on these classes so folks can  create their own Holiday/Christmas cards and particularly - this fellow!


  •  I will show you how to build this goofy guy step by step from basic shapes, then fleshing those shapes out and embellishing him with clothing and decorations.   


  • You can dress him/her any way you choose;  have a dreidle dangling out of his beak or maybe a piece of fruit for Kwanzaa or anything else

 that speaks to your special celebratory time.


  • This is a longer than usual class so bring a snack.

          I'll have coffee and bottled water and some carbs.


Seats fill up fast for these characters - so book now!


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Seats available - 10 - 6 spots left



EMAIL JUDI HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST

TURTLES IN TURQUOISE

Saturday - August 29th - 10:30 - 12:30 - $45.00


  • Join Erene for a fun Saturday morning class designing your very own turtle themed necklace and bracelet.


  • You will learn how to create these step by step so even if you are just starting out making jewelry you will walk away with 2 completed pieces!


  • All materials are provided - we just need you!


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Seats Available  - 8 - OPEN

EMAIL ERENE HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST

MINI TREES X 2

Wednesday - Sept 2nd - 10:00 - 12:00 - $45.00


  •  This mini watercolor combines wet on wet and stipple techniques which I thought would be a fun class as well as a bit challenging.


  •  We will work on 2 5X7 pieces and I will show you one step at a time how to wash the background sky with several muted colors.  This is an exercise in restraint and less is more, even though we will use about 4 or 5 colors for the sky.


  • The trees are done using a small brush and stippling the paint first.. then I will show you how to blend the dots.  Layering the colors of course so you get a nice 3D effect


  • So, for those wanting to continue to practice your backgrounds, skies and  wet on wet but on a small scale, I think you might enjoy this.



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Limited Seating for this workshop:


Seats Available  - 10 - Open

EMAIL JUDI HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LLIST

PELICAN ELF...AGAIN

Saturday - Sept - 5th - 9:30 - 3:30 - $65.00


...Because you asked...


  • Everybody loves this guy -so I'm running this class again for those of you who were away for the 1st class.


  •  I will show you how to build this goofy guy step by step from basic shapes, then fleshing those shapes out and embellishing him with clothing and decorations.   


  • You can dress him/her any way you choose;  have a dreidle dangling out of his beak or maybe a piece of fruit for Kwanzaa or anything else

 that speaks to your special celebratory time.


  • This is a long class so bring a snack. I'll have the  coffee on and some carbs to keep you all going!


Seats fill up fast for these characters - so book now!


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Seats available - 10 - Open

EMAIL JUDI HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST

AWESOME ACRYLICS WITH JUDY GILMER

Monday -  Sept 7th  - 10:00 - 3:00 - $65.00

 

  • Let's get together to create some awesome acrylic abstract paintings.


  • Beginner to experienced welcome.  


  • Come for both the opportunity to paint, learn and the chance to meet other artists and enjoy friendships.


  •  Bring your materials: paper,canvas, etc. Paint, brushes, paper towel or rag.  If you have pencils, markers, crayons, pastels etc, any tools to add mark-making to your piece bring those too.


  • If you do not have any of the above supplies, just shoot Judy G an email with your phone #

 and she will get back to you asap.


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Seats Available - 12 - Open


EMAIL JUDY HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST

COASTAL KOZO WITH KIERA

 Tuesday Sept 8th - 10:00 - 1:30 - $65.00


(This class fills up quickly so book ahead now!)


  • Using Molding paste on canvas iridescent flakes, dyes, kozo paper, mini starfish and lots of  beautiful embellishments, Kiera will show you how to create this textured impressionistic seascape.


  • She will take you step by step, so any level of creator is welcome!   Seasoned artists looking for something new will enjoy.


  • No experience necessary - beginning creators encouraged.


  • All materials supplied - just bring yourself.


**NOTE**


This is a bit of a long class so bring a light snack.

We will provide the water and carbs for creative energy! 


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Seats Available - 10 - OPEN

EMAIL KIERA HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST

OPEN STUDIO - PLAY TIME

Wednesday -  Sept 16th - 10:00 -1:00 pm - $30.00


Let's get some of these unfinished pieces FINISHED  yes?


  • Come in for a few hours - bring your incomplete work, or aspects of watercolor you are struggling with and I will help in whatever way you would like.


  • I know a few of you have stockpiled a stack of incomplete paintings that are begging to be finished!


  • Bring your own paint supplies, brushes etc - I have the aprons and the water vessels - frisket if needed.


  • The coffee will be on, I'll have some energy carbs for you so come on in and enjoy a relaxing morning releasing your inner artist and visit with friends.


Seats available  - 10 - 6 spots left


EMAIL JUDI HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST

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