Austin Pastel Society Instructor Blog (Public)

ENID WOOD teaches Pastel Workshop Sept 21, 2013 in Austin 10am to 4pm

Enid Wood — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:10:14 GMT

Jennifer’s Gardens, a historic Austin property at 1101 31st Street, will be the venue for a one-day plein air pastel painting workshop, gently taught by award-winning Bastrop artist Enid Wood, PSA. You can paint cacti, palms, flowers, or limestone. Bring your own pastels, drawing board, paper, portable easel, sun protection, and bag lunch. The workshop costs $45. A catered lunch is available for and additional $10 if booked in advance. Please pre-register be e-mailing Enid at <enidwood@mac.com>.

2 Day Portrait Workshop in Pastel with D.K. Richardson

Debra Richardson — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:20:09 GMT

2 Day Portrait Workshop in Pastel
(Beginner to Intermediate)

Only 10 students accepted.

Workshop Dates:

Fri. 4/5/2013 - Sat. 4/6/2013
10 am to 5 pm.
(1 hr. lucnch break)

Location: Jerry's Artarama
6010 IH 35 - Exit 238A, Austin, TX

Pastel is a great medium for learning portraiture as there is no drying time making the process faster. The concepts learned in this class will translate well into other mediums such as acrylic, watercolor, or oil.

$190 Workshop Fee - $30 Supply Fee Supply List

Enroll Now!
Jerry's Artarama (512) 420-9359
or email workshops@dkrichardson-artist.com

Pastel Workshop - Still a few Spaces Left! - Rockdale, March 2-3

Rita Kirkman — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:28:46 GMT

Still a few spaces left in this workshop, coming up soon on March 2-3!!

Workshop March 2 & 3, Rockdale TX
“Underpainting the Pastel Landscape”

Add extra vibrancy and adventure to your pastel process! Underpainting with watercolor or oil is a great technique for pastel users who would like to loosen up, add more color, or simply play around with a different approach. Not only can it help improve your values, but by using judiciously placed pastel, it can add a look of freshness and spontaneity by allowing the underpainting to “speak.”
Students will work from their own photos of their chosen reference on Saturday. The Instructor will have extra photos if needed. The second day will be held at the Apache Pass venue which is on the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Trail. A perfect location for the plein aire portion of the workshop! (An indoor option - with big windows - is available in case of bad weather.)
Daily demos and individual attention will be given.

Rita Kirkman - Instructor

For Beginner to Advanced.
March 2 & 3, 2013,
Sat-Sun, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rockdale, TX

$195*

*Includes breakfast & lunch, entry to the Tejas Book Fest Reception Friday evening, and a combined area in the Book Fest for you all to sell some art, if you wish! (a volunteer will man this.)

For questions / more info contact:
Rita Kirkman ritakirkman.com
or Joan Ratliff rcourts@swbell.net (512) 446-2361

Register online at http://ritakirkman.com/other2 or Print this Mail-In Registration Form http://files.faso.us/7688/2577.pdf

supply list http://files.faso.us/7688/2461.pdf

Recommended lodging: http://www.rainbowcourts.com/

Bob Rohm Workshop at The Ghost Ranch

Jane Frederick — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 01:56:36 GMT

Bob Rohm, our February meeting guest artist, will be offering a five day plein air painting workshop at the famous Ghost Ranch about an hour north of Santa Fe, NM. The workshop is October 6-12. Click here to read all about it and to download the registration form. Space is very limited.

“Underpainting the Pastel Landscape” workshop in Rockdale TX, March 2 & 3, 2013

Rita Kirkman — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 23:16:49 GMT

Rita Kirkman - Instructor
March 2 & 3, 2013,
Sat-Sun, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
First Baptist Church Family Center
240 Green St., Rockdale, TX

$195*

For Beginner to Advanced.
Add extra vibrancy and adventure to your pastel process! Underpainting with watercolor or oil is a great technique for pastel users who would like to loosen up, add more color, or simply play around with a different approach. Not only can it help improve your values, but by using judiciously placed pastel, it can add a look of freshness and spontaneity by allowing the underpainting to “speak.”
Students will work from their own photos of their chosen reference on Saturday. The Instructor will have extra photos if needed. Sunday (weather permitting) will be a plein air day in the beautiful countryside of rural Texas. Indoor locations are retained as a backup plan.
Daily demos and individual attention will be given.

Informational Flyer with Images
Supply List

*Includes breakfast & lunch, entry to the Tejas Book Fest Reception Friday evening, and a combined area in the Book Fest for you all to sell some art! (a volunteer will man this.)
For questions / more info contact
Rita Kirkman rita@ritakirkman.com (210) 274-3384 ritakirkman.com
or Joan Ratliff rcourts@swbell.net (512) 446-2361

Contact Joan Ratliff to register: (512) 446-2361 rcourts@swbell.net

Recommended lodging: www.RainbowCourts.com (512) 446-2361

Enid Wood, PSA Teaches Pastel Workshop in Columbus, TX Friday January 11, 2013

Enid Wood — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:27:30 GMT

Industrial Country Market on TX71W just west of Columbus is hosting a one-day workshop on Friday the 11th of January from 10am until 4pm, taught by Bastrop artist Enid Wood. ICM has ponds, a gallery, and views of the beautiful Texas plains. If the weather will not permit us to paint outside, we can paint indoors in their gallery space. Bring your own art supplies, easel, and bag lunch. The day will start with a demo/discussion and students can work on their own projects after lunch. Enid is a gentle and encouraging teacher. Adults welcome at all experience levels, from beginner to professional. $45. You can sign up online. <http://icm71.com/?page_id=47>

www.icm71.com

www.enidwood.com

"Pastel in Miniature" Workshop with Rita Kirkman

Rita Kirkman — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 19:55:44 GMT

NEW WORKSHOP LISTING! "Pastel in Miniature"
Saturday, September 15, Marble Falls, Texas.
Coming up soon! Register now at this site!
http://www.tadaartclasses.com/ workshops/

Just a few spaces left...Kirkman's Pastel in Miniature Workshop

S'zanne Reynolds — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 04:56:02 GMT

“Pastel in Miniature” One Day Workshop
Rita Kirkman - Instructor
June 30, 2012, Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Casa de Linda Art Center
850 South Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX
$100

For Beginner to Advanced.
Demos and open discussion will cover valuable hints and tips from Rita’s 30+ years of experience with pastel, as well as marketing tips for today’s economy (Tip #1: Smaller Paintings!) Instruction will emphasize composition for a small format and application techniques to control detail without the 'mess.'

Contact the Casa de Linda Art Center
to register: 830-624-5302
www.casadelinda.com

Workshop - Pastel in Miniature

Rita Kirkman — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:46:21 GMT

Tejas Art Festival Workshop - “Pastel in Miniature”
Rita Kirkman - Instructor
March 1 & 2, Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lucy Hill Patterson Civic Center
609 Mill Street, Rockdale, TX
$195 *

For Beginner to Advanced.
Daily demos and open discussion will cover valuable hints and tips from Rita’s 30+ years of experience with pastel, as well as marketing tips for today’s economy (Tip #1: Smaller Paintings!) Instruction will emphasize composition for a small format and application techniques to control detail without the ‘mess.’ All questions will be answered!
Students will work from their own photos of their chosen reference. The Instructor will have extra photos if needed.
Individual attention will be given.

About the artist:
Rita Kirkman has been using pastel since she was 11 years old. She received her BFA from the University of Dayton, and has improved her artistic skills studying with renowned pastelists Richard McKinley, Desmond O’Hagan, Maggie Price, Doug Dawson, Bob Rohm and Judith Carducci. Since 2003 Kirkman has consistently won major awards in national and international competitions. She is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and a recipient of the Master Circle Award from the International Association of Pastel Societies. In 2011 Kirkman became a Daily Painter and has posted hundreds of small, affordable paintings on her blog, ritakirkman.blogspot.com

Contact the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce to register: 512-446-2030 rockdalechamber.com

* Fee will include breakfast, lunch and snacks each day, the Artists and Authors dinner reception Friday evening, and 20% off a booth fee at the Tejas Art Fest on Saturday, March 3, to sell your art! Inquire to the Chamber for Art Fest application.

Preferred lodging: Rainbow Courts (512) 446-2361 rainbowcourts.com
Contact the Chamber for more options if needed.

Registration Form
Supply List

Nov. 4-6 Workshop with Oregon Artist, Marla Baggetta, in Round Rock

S'zanne Reynolds — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 05:08:19 GMT

Join us for a three day pastel workshop, painting the old Western charm of downtown Round Rock, from period homes to junk yards to the historic township. Before heading out, we’ll meet in a gallery for morning lecture/demos and close with evening gentle critiques. Afterwards, you’re free to enjoy the local shops, pubs, restaurants, wine bars, dance halls and live music. It’s sure to be a memorable painting experience!

Marla's energetic workshops are an intensive mix of study, play and inspiration designed with both beginner and advanced pastelists in mind. She’ll guide you in finding the poetry of the painting process.You'll learn how to go beyond painting exactly what you see, to painting a piece that powerfuly conveys the mood and moment. She provides a strong base of the fundamentals to assist every student in reaching their unique artistic intentions in a respectful, nurturing environment.

You’ll need to bring a plein air easel and supplies.
Each workshop will have limited enrollment.

Tuition: $350
Dates: November 4-5-6, 2011 (Friday-Sunday)
Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Round Rock Art Space Gallery,
231 East Main, Round Rock, Texas

For reservations and more info, email S’zanne Reynolds.

Marla's award winning artwork has been featured several times in the Pastel Journal, The Best of Pastel and Sketchbook Confidential II, (out in Spring 2112). Marla is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America and a Masters Circle Member of the International Association of Pastel Societies. To see more of her work, visit her website.

Pastel Pet Portrait Workshop (March 25th & 26th: 2:30pm – 5:30pm)

Debra Richardson — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:22:49 GMT

"Brodie" by D.K. Richardson

Pastel Pet Portrait Workshop(March 25th & 26th: 2:30pm – 5:30pm)

Taught by D.K. Richardson - offered by Cordovan Art School.

Workshop held in Jerry's Art-a-Rama. From IH 35 take exit 238A.

Join us for a two day Pet Portrait Workshop and go home with a life long painted treasure.

Bring an 8×10 color photo of your favorite pet and Deb Richardson will guide you through the process.

Reptile, winged creature, dog or cat, make your pet truly unforgettable with a portrait in pastel. Cost is $85. Supply list may be found here.

Pastel workshop with Rae Andrews

Rae Andrews — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:20:40 GMT

Pastel on Velour or Suede Paper with Rae Andrews

Date Saturday March 26th 9.30-4pm

Cost: $65 Workshop duration will be 6.5 hours including lunch break.

**** If you pay cash, $50

Where: Make checks out to

Rae Gillian. 3901 Culebra Circle

Austin, Texas 78734

512 266 0833

In the morning demo Rae will demonstrate her technique for drawing the figure on velour paper. Midday (after a lunch break) she will demonstrate the abstract underlay technique.

Materials to bring.

1) Velour paper (you can get this at Asel's.)

Suede board which is matt board, you can get at some framers, they often have off cuts. Rae will have a few of these for sale at $7 each (20 x 16")

*** Rae suggests you try both surfaces at least once, they are slightly different and both give amazing results.

2) Pastels, bring what you have, hard and soft and some in between medium pastels. (Rae uses Schmincke, Rembrandt, Art Spectrum, Sennelier and Prismacolor)

This surface may not 'like' some pastels, the softer ones work well however, one cannot use only soft pastels, there must be a few harder ones in the first layers, such as Prismacolor pastels, which are quite hard and rembrandt (mid range hardness)

3) White/black Charcoal pencil (General brand makes these) or pastel pencil.

** If you have pastel pencils, bring them also, although these are not absolutely necessary.

4) Drawing board and clips, a piece of foamcore will do for this.

5) Easel (Table or standard)

6) Soft eraser ( Rae uses a pen eraser (also form Asel's)

7) Large beach towel or drop cloth

8) Pencil sharpener for pastel pencils if you are using them, or a box cutter tool.

9) Rag and wetwipes

10) Tracing paper

11) Photo reference of landscape,animal, figures, florals, still life, virtually all subject matter will work.

I think that is all folks, please come along, this will be a great day.

Space is limited, and it will be first in first served.

Pastel workshop with S'zanne Reynolds

S'zanne Reynolds — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 03:16:45 GMT

Plan some post-holiday fun and take some time for yourself. Beat the winter doll-drums with exciting pastel classes!

In my pastel workshops, students will strengthen drawing and painting skills while discovering and/or fine-tuning their own painting style. I'll work with you one-on-one to facilitate establishing individual daily painting practices or rituals, to increase productivity and instill more confidence and freedom. All levels welcome.

Monday Pastel Painting Group, $150
Mondays, January 10-31, 12:30-3:30 p.m. (4 three-hour sessions)
@ Hobby Lobby on 183/Lamar

RSVP to click here.
To view my work, visit www.studiozanne.com

Pastel Workshop, Marble Falls, January 13-14 Thursday - Friday with Jo Castillo

Jo Castillo — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 22:49:59 GMT

Come to my workshop on January 13-14, 2011, Thursday - Friday: Finding the Light in Your Paintings

The Highland Arts Guild & Gallery
318 Main St.
Marble Falls, TX 78654
http://www.highlandartsguild.org/home.htm
(830) 693-7324

I will be giving a workshop in Marble falls about finding the light and using an under painting in your work. You will work in your own style while learning some techniques and ideas that will liven up your work. I will be present alternatives in under painting with guidance in your work. There will be a portion on Blogs, facebook and other business aspects for the artists, depending on the interests of the class. The class is designed for beginners to intermediate in working with pastels. It will be a lively class with discussions on all aspects of pastel work.

There are some short videos on my website that present a glimpse as to how I work.

A supply list is on the page as well.

$135.00 for the two day workshop, contact the Highland Art Guild to sign up, size of class is limited.

I encourage you to try the options to painting with pastels that I will be showing you. These hints are great references to improving your own style, not to paint like me! Hope to see you there. Call me, 512 303-7419 or send an e-mail with any questions.

Photoshop workshop with Rae Andrews

Rae Andrews — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:19:14 GMT

** Two places left.

This workshop will cover basic commands with P/Shop, and enable you as the artist, to make adjustments to your paintings the easy way. The workshop will be small, only 4 or 5 people so first in first served.

I use P/Shop all the time in my art, it is one of if not the most, sophisticated programs for graphics and photo adjustment there is. If you do not cover the basics with this program, and explore it, you will not get the full benefit of it.

I do not profess to know it all, but I have used this program for over 15 years now and have learned a lot I want to pass on to you.

So here is what our day will cover..

1) we will look at some basic commands/tools and how they can be used to help the artist.

There are so many tools in P/Shop, which can be very confusing for the novice.

Among other tools, I will show you color correction and how to size your art for a good printout.

How to transfer elements from one photo/painting to another.

I will also go over the process of resizing a jpg for competition entries of your art.

2) we will see how these tools will help us in our art.

***Say for instance you wanted to isolate a part of your painting which has not been going right for you. We all know how that goes don't we?

Anyway, once you get a photo of your work into P/Shop, you can then begin to adjust colors and size of certain areas. Not to mention you can play with the composition of your painting as well.

A handy practice enabling you to do your 'mess ups' before actually ruining your painting

3) we will make a brochure/flyer or business card for our art.

If time permits in the second half of the workshop we will all design a flyer or brochure showing prospective clients the depth of your talents. These flyers are very handy for galleries as well, who like to see a well presented bio page when interviewing a new artist.

So if you think you might be interested in this day of fun and learning, let me know asap please.

Date of workshop:

11/27/10 (Saturday)

Cost of workshop:

$60

Hours:

9.30am - 4pm

Lunch not included so please bring your own.

Teas and coffee and cookies included.

***You must have Photoshop in your laptop already to use please, if not you can also use P/Shop Elements however be warned that some of the tools and commands may be different although very similar.

If you have any questions on this, please call Rae at:

512 2660833

or e/mail Rae at:

rae4art@aol.com

Thanks everyone, I hope you will come along,

Rae

www.yessy.com/raeandrews

raeandrewsgallery.blogspot.com

One Day Pastel Workshop - Beginner to advanced

Rita Kirkman — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:28:50 GMT

“Exploring Pastel” with Rita Kirkman – One Day Workshop
March 4, 2011 (In conjunction with the 4th Annual Tejas Fine Art & Book Fest, March 5)
Lucy Hill Patterson Civic Center, Rockdale, TX 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
$85 *Includes meals

If you’ve been interested in learning how to use pastel, or just want to try some new techniques, this one-day workshop is for you!
For beginners, Rita will take the mystery and mess out of pastel by explaining the 3 basic ‘rules’ of pastel use, and will demonstrate the step-by-step process for creating a clean, vibrant pastel painting. More advanced students will benefit from Rita’s 30+ years of experience with pastel, and have the opportunity to experiment with new techniques. Instruction will emphasize accurate values, color harmony, and good composition through strategic cropping and placement of elements. Individual attention will be given.

About the artist:
Rita Kirkman has been using pastel since she was 11 years old. She received her BFA from the University of Dayton, and more recently has improved her artistic skills studying with renowned pastelists Richard McKinley, Desmond O’Hagan, Maggie Price, Doug Dawson, Bob Rohm and Judith Carducci. Since 2003 Kirkman has consistently won major awards in national and international competitions. Her artwork has been published in The Artist’s Magazine, The Pastel Journal, Southwest Art and International Artist Magazine. She is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and a recipient of the Master Circle Award from the International Association of Pastel Societies. www.RitaKirkman.com

Contact the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce to register.
www.rockdalechamber.com
512/446-2030

Supply List

* Fee includes continental breakfast, snacks and lunch. Attendees are also invited to the Artists/Authors dinner reception Friday evening, and are eligible for 20% off a booth at the Tejas Art Fest on Saturday, to show and sell their own work!

Passion for Pastels: Beginning Classes

S'zanne Reynolds — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:18:21 GMT

1306 Passion for Pastels
AMOA Art School Faculty:
S'zanne Reynolds, APS member

Pastel is one of the easiest color media and offers quick access to many advanced subject matters.
In this beginning class, you'll be painting from master paintings, photos and still life. Gain inspiration from the Impressionists as we follow their journey of understanding color's relationship to light.

Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon,
Sept. 27-Oct 18
(There are four classes which run
3 hours long, each.)
Location: The Laguna Gloria Art School

Click here for registration info
Faculty Bio/Info: studiozanne.com

Shown above: Variation No. 2, 12x9" pastel,
by S'zanne Reynolds

Life Drawing class

Britta Herzog — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:16:44 GMT

NEW Life Drawing Open Studio North Austin Area

Saturday mornings 9:30 a.m. til 12:00 p.m.

Working from model

Model Fee $5.00, Studio Fee $5.00

12001 West Parmer Lane, Cedar Park, Tx 78613

Oils can be used in this open studio!

Please send an RSVP for Saturday to get a head count!!!!!
Send to mtlyle@aol.com

Thank you
HOST Maria Lyle
www.marialyle.com

www.marialyle.com
www.marias-art.com

Cordovan Fine Art School offers Classes at Jerry's Artarama taught by D.K. Richardson

Debra Richardson — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:29:07 GMT

D.K. Richardson will be teaching classes for Cordovan School of the Arts at the Jerry's Artarama Store beginning September 15th.

The owners of Cordovan pride themselves in their outstanding Instructors and Program Offerings.

Instructors' works can be viewed in the store along with detailed information in a binder at the checkout counter.

Check out the new line up of classes at CordovanArtSchool.com/jerrysaustin

Hurry to register NOW! Classes start next week!

Richardson teaches Adult Pastel on Wednesdays from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm and Saturdays - Adult Watercolor from1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Wednesday afternoons she will be teaching Drawing 101 to children.

Pastel workshop and others with Rae Andrews

Rae Andrews — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:57:19 GMT

Hello everyone, First of all I apologize if you get this more than once, or in error, please delete and I am sorry for the inconvenience.

Well I am finally getting my calendar organized for workshops. So mark your own calendars and do try and come along..

These will be one day workshops taught in my studio overlooking Lake Travis.

The cost is $65 for the day not including materials.

The day begins 9.30am (with a quick demo from Rae) and will end at 4.30pm with a critique session.

Lunch will be from 12pm to 12.30pm.

Please bring your own lunch.

Tea and coffee and cookies will be available all day.

If you are interested in any of the workshops below, please contact me (Rae) at :

rae4art@aol.com

or 512 2660833

to reserve your place followed by a $65 check sent to:

Rae Andrews

3901 Culebra Circle

Austin, Texas

78734

Rae will then send you the materials list..

Okay, now onto the workshops..

First up, is a watercolor workshop on August 19th.

In this fun workshop you will learn a loose and spontaneous watercolor technique .

Flowers, still life, figures, shells, underwater marine life could all be subjects suited to this technique. You will work from photographs.

Rae will show you how she divides her backgrounds and plays with shapes and geometry enveloping and complimenting the subject to achieve a balanced realistic/abstraction result.

It's a lot of fun, and the student will learn about design as well as technique.

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Workshop 2..August 21st .. please see general details on times etc as for the above workshop.

Cost $65 for the day now including materials.

This is a Pastel Workshop, using pastels in a less formal way, with ribbons of color as a backdrop, into and over which, the subject is developed.

The substrate will be velour paper (purchased at Asels Art Supplies, a captivating surface for the pastelist.

The subject for this one could be anything the student desires, still life, figurative, cityscape, trees, even landscape to name a few.

Don't be shy with this one, this is a wonderfully freeing technique for those pastel artists stuck in a rut.

More workshops for the next few months will follow.

I would love to see you soon,

Happy painting everyone