Teaching
Classes and Workshops
Suz Galloway
Minnetonka Center for Arts
http://www.minnetonkaarts.org/
Wet-into-Wet Watercolor Workshop
Loosen up your style and make your watercolors look more spontaneous. In this two-day workshop, you will learn different types of wet-into-wet techniques that will help you rediscover the beauty of watercolor painting with a strong emphasis on value. Bring an enthusiasm for discovery, fresh tubes of paint, brushes, masking fluid, a full sheet of Arches 140 lb. cold press paper and an old towel. Cafè is open for the half-hour break
A 453W18 Fridays, September 21 and 28
Enrollment limited to 12 / Ages 16 and up
Members $129 non-members $143
9:30-3:30
Contemporary Botanicals I
This is a class devoted to the American style of botanical painting and drawing.
Beginner, intermediate and advanced students are all welcome and instruction will vary by skill level.
This class will help you learn to see your subject in more detail and understand the transition from
botanical illustration to fine art.
Intermediate and advanced students should bring their own subject matter.
Beginners will be provided with specific subjects.
Students may use graphite, colored pencil and/or watercolor.
Enrollment limited to 15 ages 16 and up
Wednesdays, 1pm-4pm
A 48018 Classes every week starting 9/12 ending 10/24
Member $204; non-member $227
B 48018 Classes every week starting 10/31 ending 12/5
Mmeber $146. non-member $152
Contemporary Botanicals II
This class is designed for intermediate to advanced watercolor painters to pursue individual projects
in the American style of botanical painting. Each student will select a botanical subject and develop
their painting process through plant selection, process drawings, composition and color and value
development with guidance from the instructor.
The instructor will introduce painting methods, techniques, design and current literature as needed.
Bring your watercolor supplies and hot-pressed paper.
Prerequisite: Some watercolor painting experience or Contemporary Botanicals I.
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
A 45118 Classes every week stating 9/12 ending 10/24
Member $204; non-member $227
B 45118 Classes every week starting 10/31 ending 12/5
Mmeber $146. non-member $152
Watercolor III
In this intermediate to advanced studio format class, each artist will be working on an individual project.
Subject matter may include photographic reference material, imaginative images or abstraction.
Individual critiques and instruction will help guide students in their personal artistic journeys.
Bring supplies to the first class.
Prerequisite: Continuing Watercolor II or instructor's permission.
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
A 42418 Classes every week stating 9/6 ending 10/25
Member $234; non-member $260
Continuing Watercolor II-Refining Skills
Continue developing skills and personal expression in a course that encourages exploration while
increasing familiarity with watercolor techniques through instructor demonstration.
General emphasis will be on individual confidence and growth.
Bring supplies to the first class.
Prerequisite: Continuing Watercolor I or equivalent or instructor's permission.
Thursdays, 1 - 4 p.m
A 42618 Classes every week stating 9/6 ending 10/25
Member $234; non-member $260
Customized Watercolor Workshops
Workshops for a club/group that wants to explore or expand their creativity. Each workshop involves lots of demonstrations, new techniques and individual coaching to help students expand their knowledge in the world of watercolor.
"Color theory" ... students create color triads and do exercises to understand the principals of color mixing and the importance of using neutrals to make color "sing"!
"Wet-into-wet" ... students learn to loosen up and create luminous paintings by allowing the watercolor to move on the paper.
"Pouring Your Heart into Watercolor"... students learn the basics of this watercolor method without using brushes!
"Outside the Margins"...students learn to look beyond the traditional format of watercolor painting by segmenting the elements and re-arranging them either traditionally or abstractly.
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Independent Study/Private Lessons
Flexible Scheduling
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