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: Sept 1st - October 6th
Come meet new friends, discover your creativity and just plain have fun!
JUDY GILMER & KIERA LIGHT CLASSES
IKEBANA CLASSES with LESLIE WIER
We currently offer: Adult Beginner Watercolor Painting Classes - Basic Cartooning - 3D Watercolor - Wet-on-Wet Watercolor Floral - Acrylic Abstract - Fiber and Texture
BEGINNING WATERCOLOR FLORAL
Mon Sept 1st - 10:00 -12:30 - $45.00
So you say....
"I can't draw!" "I have zero talent"
But I know it's NOT TRUE!
- Let me take you step by step to create a bright, happy and unique impressionistic floral.
- You will learn how to compose a pleasing painting without copying, without pencils, without erasers!
- You will learn a few basics that will give you the tools to create something from scratch without having to copy.
I supply all materials including a mat so you can see how it will look framed and hanging in your home!
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Seating is limited so book now.
Seats available - 7 - 5 spots left
INTRODUCTION TO IKEBANA with LESLIE WIER
Wednesday Sept 10th - 10:00 - 12:30 - $75.00
We are excited to now offer classes in Ikebana .
Slow down and create something beautiful through the mindful practice of Ikebana!
- You will learn step by step basics of this ancient Japanese art form, understand a bit of its' history and discover how this practice can bring beauty, focus and stillness to your everyday life.
- No prior experience is necessary
- I will provide all initial supplies and you will leave with a beautiful arrangement and materials so you can continue this practice at home.
(We will be running these classes on a regular basis in the early evenings also - so stay tuned!)
Seating is limited so book now.
Seats available - 8 - 1 spot left
SALTY SLOPPY POPPIES
Sunday Sept 21st - 10:00 -12:30 - $55.00
Ink meets frisket - meets paint - meets salt.
- Learn the fun of using some different mediums to add interest and texture to your water color.
- I will guide you through the drawing stage of this, using first pencil then a very small amount of ink.
- We just take it one step at a time so you can create your own version of my demo piece.
- You will learn how to mix a very few colors to create a vibrant background that showcases your poppies and then you will finish it off with salt.
I supply all materials including a mat so you can see how it will look framed and hanging in your home!
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Seating is limited so book now.
Seats available - 7 - FULL
UNIQUE POINTILLISM with JUDY GILMER
Monday Sept 22nd - 10:00 -3:30 - $60.00
Pointillism and Paint
Join me at the Cottage for this fun class learning how to create images using Sakura Pigma permanent ink pens.
- These paintings can have some color added or be left black and white.
- I will bring images for you, including Christmas or other holiday images to use.
- Make a piece of art to hang on your wall, to give as a gift or to use as cards.
Brink a light lunch or snack as it's a bit of a long class.
Coffee, water and carbs are on me!
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Seating is limited so book now.
Seats available -10 - 6 spots left
DYED NATURE with KIERA
Tuesday Sept 23rd - 10:00 -12:30 - $60.00
- Join Kiera in creating a free-flowing nature inspired floral.
- Using actual greenery and flowers, ( we will go on a bit of a nature scavenge hunt), you will learn how to create a lovely floral using nature and oxidized dyes - and to top things off - embellish with a mulberry paper flower or leaf.
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Seating is limited so book now.
Seats available - 7 - OPEN
INTRO TO IKEBANA
THURSDAY Sept 25th - 5:30PM - 7:30PM - $75.00
Slow down and create something beautiful through the mindful practice of Ikebana!
- You will learn step by step basics of this ancient Japanese art form, understand a bit of its' history and discover how this practice can bring beauty, focus and stillness to your everyday life.
- No prior experience is necessary
- I will provide all initial supplies and you will leave with a beautiful arrangement and materials so you can continue this practice at home.
(We will be running these classes on a regular basis in the early evenings also - so stay tuned!)
Seating is limited so book now.
Seats available - 8 - 7 spots left
WHIMSICAL WORDS
Monday Sept 29th - 9:30 - 2:30 - $65.00
Back by popular demand!
Come and join me to create a bright and happy "WORD" .
- I will show you how to create this very whimsical piece which makes a great gift for someone special.
- Be it a name, or initials or a word such as "LOVE" or "SMILE" or "JOY"...this little painting looks great framed. ( The image posted is a painting I did for my niece Sarah - find the letters!)
- We will use pencil to initially draw the letters and then embellish to your hearts content. This is a great exercise in letting your imagination loose from the cupboard!
- Once penciled, we will ink it, paint it (takes patience and some layering) and then we can "bling".
I provide all materials including a little frame.
(All materials are provided however for those of you who own a Rapidograph pen, please feel free to bring that.
For those who don't know what the heck that is... no worries as I have plenty of pens.)
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 so book now.
Seats available - 7 - 3 spots left
3 BIRDS ON A BRANCH
Tuesday Sept 30th - 9:30 - 2:30 - $65.00
3 BIRDS ON A BRANCH
This has been one of the most requested classes I have offered.
- I will show you step by step how to draw these stylized birds.
- Building from basic shapes you will create these 3 with pencil and then ink and watercolor washes.
- It is a step by step process resulting in a bright and cheery painting that would look great anywhere.
(All materials are provided however for those of you who own a Rapidograph pen, please feel free to bring that.
For those who don't know what the heck that is... no worries as I have plenty of pens.)
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 so book now.
Seats available - 7 - OPEN
SALTY PASTEL PALMS
Monday Oct 6th - 10:00 - 22:30 - $50.00
Salty Pastel Palms
At a student's request I gave in and did a palm tree.. and I actually enjoyed the process! Always learning.
SO...
- Follow along step by step as we lightly sketch out the basic outline of the trees and fronds.
- A little bit of frisket will help highlight the leaves and some salt here and there gives a bit of texture to the sky.
- We will create this on a 6X12 140 lb cold press paper
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Seating is limited so book now.
Seats available - 7 - 5 spots left