Art Instruction
All precautions are being taken to protect students from Covid-19. Please remember to wear masks when attending classes and wash your hands often. Furniture and supplies are disinfected between each use.
Wonder of Watercolor at Creative Brush Studio
The first in what we hope will become ongoing sessions of weekly watercolor classes. Each 5-week session will focus on a different subject matter or technique, with the goal of introducing and/or refining a variety of skills.
This first session will start with still life subjects, but may change depending on the interests of the participants.
Fridays, January 22 to February 19
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
At Creative Brush Studio, 8951 Center St, Manassas
$105 per student. Check or cash. Limit 6 students.
Pre-registration required: contact Michele at arcadiaartstudio@gmail.com.
Supply list (.pdf format)
This first session will start with still life subjects, but may change depending on the interests of the participants.
Fridays, January 22 to February 19
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
At Creative Brush Studio, 8951 Center St, Manassas
$105 per student. Check or cash. Limit 6 students.
Pre-registration required: contact Michele at arcadiaartstudio@gmail.com.
Supply list (.pdf format)
Composition workshop: Simplified Mood Paintings
Work in the media of your choice! The purpose of this workshop is to help participants understand value and temperature, and how they work together to create mood in a composition. Students will execute four quick studies, then work on a final composition. Use the instructor's images or bring your own. Good for landscapes.
Sunday, January 24, 1 to 5 p.m.
at Creative Brush Studio, 8951 Center St, Manassas.
$60 per student. Check or cash. Limit 6 students.
Pre-registration required: contact Michele at arcadiaartstudio@gmail.com.
Supplies: bring whatever you would normally use. If you need advice on supplies, contact Michele.
Sunday, January 24, 1 to 5 p.m.
at Creative Brush Studio, 8951 Center St, Manassas.
$60 per student. Check or cash. Limit 6 students.
Pre-registration required: contact Michele at arcadiaartstudio@gmail.com.
Supplies: bring whatever you would normally use. If you need advice on supplies, contact Michele.
Watercolor workshop: Sunrise, Sunset and Other Sky Effects
Explore wet-into-wet, drybrush, and other techniques to create beautiful skies in watercolor. Use the instructor's images of the Maine coast, or bring your own sky photos.
Sunday, January 31, 1 to 5 p.m.
at Creative Brush Studio, 8951 Center St, Manassas.
$60 per student. Check or cash. Limit 6 students.
Pre-registration required: contact Michele at arcadiaartstudio@gmail.com.
Supply list (.pdf format)
Sunday, January 31, 1 to 5 p.m.
at Creative Brush Studio, 8951 Center St, Manassas.
$60 per student. Check or cash. Limit 6 students.
Pre-registration required: contact Michele at arcadiaartstudio@gmail.com.
Supply list (.pdf format)
"Open Studio" Classes
Informal and lively, this class is recommended for intermediate students, or for beginners who prefer a less structured setting. Choose your own subject, style and medium. The instructor provides technical tips, constructive criticism and assistance in achieving the goals set by the student; emphasis is on developing compositional skills. On-going; pay only when you attend.
Tuesdays, 6 to 8 pm; at the ARTfactory, Manassas.
Thursdays, 1 to 3 pm; at the ARTfactory, Manassas.
$22.00 per each 2-hour session. To register, contact Michele at arcadiaartstudio@gmail.com.
Informal and lively, this class is recommended for intermediate students, or for beginners who prefer a less structured setting. Choose your own subject, style and medium. The instructor provides technical tips, constructive criticism and assistance in achieving the goals set by the student; emphasis is on developing compositional skills. On-going; pay only when you attend.
Tuesdays, 6 to 8 pm; at the ARTfactory, Manassas.
Thursdays, 1 to 3 pm; at the ARTfactory, Manassas.
$22.00 per each 2-hour session. To register, contact Michele at arcadiaartstudio@gmail.com.
More at the ARTfactory, Manassas
(Formerly called the Center for the Arts)
Below is the projected schedule for my classes at the ARTfactory. To confirm dates/times and see descriptions, visit the Center’s website, www.virginiaartfactory.org. Register online, or by calling the Center at 703-330-2787.
Acrylics Basics & Beyond
Tuesdays/Thursdays
Session 1:
February 2, 4, 9, 11
3:30-5:30pm
Session 2:
March 2, 4, 9, 11
3:30-5:30pm
Watercolor Basics & Beyond
Tuesdays/Thursdays
February 16, 18, 23, 25
3:30-5:30pm
Colored Pencils Workshop
Saturdays
February 20 & 27
1pm-4pm
Drawing in Color (choose pastels or colored pencils)
Tuesdays/Thursdays
March 16, 18, 23, 25
3:30-5:30pm
Mood Painting Workshop
Saturdays
March 13 & 20
1pm-4pm
(Formerly called the Center for the Arts)
Below is the projected schedule for my classes at the ARTfactory. To confirm dates/times and see descriptions, visit the Center’s website, www.virginiaartfactory.org. Register online, or by calling the Center at 703-330-2787.
Acrylics Basics & Beyond
Tuesdays/Thursdays
Session 1:
February 2, 4, 9, 11
3:30-5:30pm
Session 2:
March 2, 4, 9, 11
3:30-5:30pm
Watercolor Basics & Beyond
Tuesdays/Thursdays
February 16, 18, 23, 25
3:30-5:30pm
Colored Pencils Workshop
Saturdays
February 20 & 27
1pm-4pm
Drawing in Color (choose pastels or colored pencils)
Tuesdays/Thursdays
March 16, 18, 23, 25
3:30-5:30pm
Mood Painting Workshop
Saturdays
March 13 & 20
1pm-4pm
