In Person Workshops

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ONE SPOT: Fabulous Florals! Sedona, AZ
Apr
19
to Apr 21

ONE SPOT: Fabulous Florals! Sedona, AZ

Learn how to create loose, impressionistic collaged florals. Draw and paint from life, learn how to create your own collage papers, enjoy a FUN classroom environment at the Sedona Arts Center located in the heart of Uptown Sedona

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Fabulous Florals! Greenville, NY
May
19
to May 24

Fabulous Florals! Greenville, NY

  • Hudson River Valley Artist Workshops (map)
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Learn how to create loose, impressionistic collaged florals. Draw and paint from life, learn how to create your own collage papers, enjoy a FUN classroom environment at this 1889 bed and breakfast in historic Greenville, NY.

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SOLD OUT: Fabulous Florals! Orlando
Jun
11
to Jun 13

SOLD OUT: Fabulous Florals! Orlando

Learn how to create loose, impressionistic collaged florals. Draw and paint from life, learn how to create your own collage papers, enjoy a FUN classroom environment overlooking the beautiful Wekiva River at Wekiva Island in Longwood, FL

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Fabulous Florals! Madeline Island, WI
Jun
24
to Jun 28

Fabulous Florals! Madeline Island, WI

  • Madeline Island School of the Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn how to create loose, impressionistic collaged florals. Draw and paint from life, learn how to create your own collage papers, enjoy a large light filled studio space on Magical Madeline Island!

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ONE SPOT: Fashion Plate Portraits Sacramento, CA
Jul
5
to Jul 7

ONE SPOT: Fashion Plate Portraits Sacramento, CA

Afraid to draw faces? Fear no more! I will demonstrate a photo transfer technique that works like a charm. Create a unique style portrait using black pastel over ephemera. Learn to gel print your own collage papers, create an encaustic effect background with acrylic, and have some FUN in spacious well-lit classroom right here in Sacramento!

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Fabulous Florals! White Bear Lake, MN
Aug
16
to Aug 18

Fabulous Florals! White Bear Lake, MN

  • White Bear Lake Center for the Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn how to create loose, impressionistic collaged florals. Draw and paint from life, learn how to create your own collage papers, enjoy a FUN classroom environment at the White Bear Lake Center for the Arts. Are you a Prince fan? Build in some extra time to visit Paisley Park as part of your experience.

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SOLD OUT: Tuscany Watercolor Sketchbook
Sep
16
to Sep 21

SOLD OUT: Tuscany Watercolor Sketchbook

Enjoy art related side trips, wine tasting, private villa accommodations, and more while you learn how to make a sketchbook and create watercolor sketched florals. All supplies are included–I’ll meet you in Tuscany! All supplies are included.

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ONE SPOT: Tuscany Landscape Collage
Sep
23
to Sep 28

ONE SPOT: Tuscany Landscape Collage

Enjoy art related side trips, wine tasting, private villa accommodations, and more while you learn how to create loose, impressionistic collaged landscape from your own photo. All supplies are included and I’ll meet you in Tuscany, Italy.

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Landscape Collage Techniques, Sedona, AZ
Nov
9
to Nov 11

Landscape Collage Techniques, Sedona, AZ

Learn to collage the spectacular Sedona landscape from a provided reference image of the iconic Red Rock Crossing. In working from the same reference, students will learn from each other while they master collage techniques for water, reflections, sky, greenery, and mountains.

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Funky Florals, Rosenberg TX
Jan
13
to Jan 15

Funky Florals, Rosenberg TX

Learn to create whimsical mixed media flowers in vessels on a background full of patterns. Incorporate acrylic paint, metallic leaf, stencils, and your own gel printed collage papers into a colorful, bright, piece of artwork. All level welcome.

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SOLD OUT: Mixed Media Fish, Hawaii
Feb
3
to Feb 8

SOLD OUT: Mixed Media Fish, Hawaii

Learn to create tropical fish with four different backgrounds in mixed media. Working on 10x10 panels, we will create a series of fish that can be displayed as a group. Enjoy the amazing weather and wonderful scenery of the Big Island of Hawaii where we will have private studio space at Banyan Bridge.

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Amazing Gel Prints, Sedona AZ
Apr
8
to Apr 9

Amazing Gel Prints, Sedona AZ

Learn to build layers with stencils over solid colored sheets with initial prints and ghost prints. Create pastel colors with layers of pattern that stay light in color. Combine stencil patterns with foam stamping, mark making, and texture. Add watery washes and spatter for even more pattern and color that soaks all the way through the sheet. Experiment with one pull prints where you build up multiple layers on the plate and pull them all at once. Enhance your prints with glitter or sparkly foil effects, the cherry on top!

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Funky Florals, Sedona AZ
Apr
10
to Apr 12

Funky Florals, Sedona AZ

Learn to create whimsical mixed media flowers in vessels on a background full of patterns. Incorporate acrylic paint, metallic leaf, stencils, and your own gel printed collage papers into a colorful, bright, piece of artwork. All level welcome.

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Fabulous Frida & Florals Whidbey Island, WA
May
12
to May 16

Fabulous Frida & Florals Whidbey Island, WA

You’ll be embracing portraits in no time with my easy photo transfer technique. Learn to create a portrait of Frida Kahlo in my Fashion Plate Portraits style and combine my Fabulous Florals! workshop techniques for her headpiece. Whidbey Island is a spectacular place to visit, the PNWAS is a spacious Art School with plenty of room to spread out and dive in.

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Whatever Floats Your Goat!, Ireland
Jun
3
to Jun 10

Whatever Floats Your Goat!, Ireland

Learn to collage the Old Irish Goat with realistic animal eyes, fur, and personality in Mulranny, a seaside village on the isthmus between Clew Bay and Blacksod Bay in County Mayo, Ireland. Mulranny, located at the foot of the Nephin Mountain Range, has a number of blue flag beaches and a coastal lagoon.

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Watercolor Sketchbook on the Nile, Egypt
Oct
7
to Oct 17

Watercolor Sketchbook on the Nile, Egypt

Our journey is not just about painting. We will take in the breathtaking sights of Egypt, from sailing down the Nile to standing in the shadow of the majestic pyramids. As we immerse ourselves in the country's rich history and culture, we will create watercolor sketchbook memories that will last a lifetime.

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SOLD OUT For the Birds Watercolor with David Lobenberg and Collage with Elizabeth
Feb
23
to Feb 24

SOLD OUT For the Birds Watercolor with David Lobenberg and Collage with Elizabeth

Learn David Lobenberg’s California Vibe watercolor style through demonstrations and guidance from the man, the master on day one! THEN be prepared to apply collage paper and mark making on day two for a mixed media experience with Elizabeth St. Hilaire. David and Elizabeth have been friends for years, often taking each other’s workshops in Sacramento.

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Fabulous Frida and Florals, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Jan
28
to Feb 3

Fabulous Frida and Florals, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Learn to create a portrait of Frida Kahlo in my Fashion Plate Portraits style and combine my Fabulous Florals! workshop techniques for her headpiece. This workshop combo is exclusive to Hacienda Mosaico for 2024. Stay for the FIRST workshop week and Saturday night accommodations at the Hacienda are free!

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Fabulous Florals! Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Jan
21
to Jan 27

Fabulous Florals! Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Learn how to create loose, impressionistic collaged florals. Draw and paint from life, learn how to create your own collage papers, enjoy a FUN and COLORFUL environment at the Hacienda Mosaico located in Puerto Vallarta! Stay for the SECOND workshop week and Saturday night accommodations at the Hacienda are free!

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SOLD OUT Bella Botanicals, Tuscany
Sep
3
to Sep 9

SOLD OUT Bella Botanicals, Tuscany

Enjoy art related side trips, wine tasting, private villa accommodations, and more while you learn how to make a sketchbook and create watercolor sketched florals. All supplies are included–I’ll meet you in Tuscany!

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SOLD OUT Fabulous Florals! Sedona, AZ
Apr
24
to Apr 26

SOLD OUT Fabulous Florals! Sedona, AZ

Learn how to create loose, impressionistic collaged florals. Draw and paint from life, learn how to create your own collage papers, enjoy a FUN classroom environment at the Sedona Arts Center located in the heart of Uptown Sedona

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SOLD OUT Fabulous Florals! Orlando, FL
Mar
7
to Mar 9

SOLD OUT Fabulous Florals! Orlando, FL

Learn how to create loose, impressionistic collaged florals. Draw and paint from life, learn how to create your own collage papers, enjoy a FUN classroom environment overlooking the beautiful Wekiva River at Wekiva Island in Longwood, FL

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Landscape Collage Techniques, Sedona, AZ
Oct
18
to Oct 20

Landscape Collage Techniques, Sedona, AZ

This workshop focuses on techniques and processes for artists looking to grow and better develop their skills as landscape collage painters. Rather than working on one project from start to finish, we are going to focus in-depth on individual techniques, including painting landscape specific papers. You will finish the course with the skills and knowledge for collaging water, reflections, greenery, skies, and more!

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ONE SPOT! Fabulous Florals! Greenville, NY
Jul
31
to Aug 6

ONE SPOT! Fabulous Florals! Greenville, NY

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn how to create loose, impressionistic collaged florals. Draw and paint from life, learn how to create your own collage papers, enjoy a FUN classroom environment at Hudson River Valley Artists’ Workshop in Greenville, NY

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Birds and Blooms
May
20
to May 22

Birds and Blooms

This workshop is a comprehensive class in which students are taught a unique figurative collage technique. Emphasis will be on developing form using light, shadow, and directional ripping– very similar to traditional painting techniques. No prior collage experience is necessary. Some painting experience would be helpful, but not imperative. Please register for this class at least 5 weeks in advance.

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Mixed Media Airmail Art, Sedona, AZ
Apr
22
to Apr 24

Mixed Media Airmail Art, Sedona, AZ

This workshop focuses on techniques and processes for mixed media with anchor elements being the US Mail; old letters, envelopes, postage stamps, vintage postcards. We will cover creating unique combinations and effects with ephemera that can stand on their own as abstract collage OR become backgrounds for my favorite collage subject, simple songbirds.

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Fashion Plate Portraits, Sedona, AZ
Oct
19
to Oct 21

Fashion Plate Portraits, Sedona, AZ

Learn how to create a stylized fashion portrait over a unique ephemera background. Transfer your image from a photograph, play with mixed media, create your own collage papers, enjoy a FUN classroom environment at the Sedona Arts Center in Uptown Sedona, AZ

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Bella Botanicals, Tuscany, 2021
Sep
26
to Oct 2

Bella Botanicals, Tuscany, 2021

Enjoy art related side trips, wine tasting, private villa accommodations, and more while you learn how to make a sketchbook and create watercolor sketched florals. All supplies are included–I’ll meet you in Tuscany!

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Favolosi Florals! Tuscany, 2021
Sep
5
to Sep 11

Favolosi Florals! Tuscany, 2021

Enjoy art related side trips, wine tasting, private villa accommodations, and more while you learn how to create loose, impressionistic collaged florals. All supplies are included and I’ll meet you in Tuscany, Italy.

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Collage à La Carte
Jun
27
to Jul 1

Collage à La Carte

Join me in this spectacular summer setting for one-, two-, or take all five-days! Arts Center of Yates County is offering five one-day workshops at Sunny Point Cottage, nestled on the banks of Keuka Lake.

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