Classes and Workshops by Suz Galloway

Minnetonka Center for the Arts

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 students, ages 16 and up.

Summer I - F48019
Wednesdays, June 19 - July 17
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Member $149; Non-member $166

Summer II - G48019
Wednesdays, July 24 - August 21
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Member $149; Non-member $166

Minnetonka Center for the Arts
952-473-7361

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.
Enrollment limited to 15 students, ages 16 and up.

Summer I - F45119
Wednesdays, June 19 - July 17
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Member $149; Non-member $166

Summer II - G45119
Wednesdays, July 24 - August 21
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Member $149; Non-member $166

Minnetonka Center for the Arts
952-473-7361

Watercolor III: Studio

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.
Enrollment limited to 15 students, ages 16 and up.

Summer I - F42419  SOLD OUT
Thursdays, June 20 - July 18
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Member $119; Non-member $132

Summer II - G42419
Thursdays, July 25 - August 22
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Member $119; Non-member $132

Minnetonka Center for the Arts
952-473-7361

Northern Plains Watercolor Society

Color Confidence for Watercolor

Day 1 Through many exercises, we will learn how to reduce the numbers of colors on our palettes by understanding how to mix the right pigments to create beautiful “neutrals”. The result is a stronger painting because the colors used will support each other rather than being a kaleidoscope of color. We will also learn about natural and synthetic pigments and the importance of reading labels. This class is a “must” to create freedom and confidence for intermediate thru advanced painters.

Day 2 We will learn the concepts of “Mother” color, unexpected color and creating “moods” with color. You will also apply your knowledge of paints, paper and techniques to help express your own personal vision through your choices of color and design. This class is integral to expanding your knowledge of color choices.

Saturday, August 24, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 25, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Northern Plains Watercolor Society

Wet-Into-Wet Watercolors, An Intuitive Approach

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