Summer Workshops 2013:
Information Coming Soon.

These will be 2 day, Saturday/Sunday workshops from 9am-4pm each day.

Please check back or send Lorraine your contact information and she will include you on her class mailing list. Mention Summer Workshops and fill out the contact form here:
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Framing Class:
This workshop will cover framing from how to choose a good frame style for your painting, the measuring and cutting of the mat and foam core, how to score and cut plexi-glass, and how to finish your framed piece with wire and bumpers.
     Lorraine will take the class through the process step by step and at the end of the workshop you will have a framed piece or a matted piece if you are not ready to frame it yet.
    If you are interested in learning to frame, but don’t feel you have something to frame or mat yet, this workshop can still be for you. You can come and just learn for future use or I can help you cut a standard mat and foam core (ex. 11x14) that you can paint something for or use for a photo.
    The first session will cover all the framing need-to-knows: how to choose the right frame, the right frame size, what shows want, etc. If time permits we will begin to cut mats and foam core.
    For those that want to buy a frame, you will bring it back for the second session. We will then finish cutting mats and framing the pieces. Participants will leave with knowledge, and a matted or framed piece.
Dates: TBD
Time:  TBD
Location:  Colorado Springs, CO (directions sent with class list)
Fees: $20 per session, payable at each class
plus framing supplies $. Everything but the frame can be purchased from Lorraine or you can bring your own supplies. (Since participants may already have some framing items, Lorraine will contact each participant and discuss supplies depending on individual needs.) The following supplies will be available for a packaged price from Lorraine: foam core, double mat board, linen tape, frame points, plexi-glass, paper backer, wire, d-ring hangers, and bumpers.
Registration: will end TBD (10 slots available). If you are interested in this class please contact Lorraine and mention the framing class. Lorraine's contact form

Create a Watercolor Class for You & Your Friends:
Dates & Times: To Be Determined
Location:  Your Choice (inside or Outside)
Fees:  To Be Determined by length of class

This class is for you and your group to design.  Do you want lessons in landscape, florals, water reflections, creating great greens, working with masking, painting on Yupo, canvas or clay board, etc.  If you have a particular interest or want to arrange a class with your painting group or friends, please contact Lorraine and work out the details.  Mention the "Create a Class" in the comments section.


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Lorraine as a Teacher
Lorraine believes watercolor students learn best when they can see a demonstration, therefore she demonstrates often.  Lorraine teaches her students the watercolor medium along with composition, color mixing, and perspective to achieve a finished art work. Lorraine taught beginning to advanced watercolor students at Pikes Peak Community College for two and a half years and also taught summer sampler classes on "Plein-Air"(painting on location) watercolor. She currently teaches small, 6 student classes, with lots of demonstrations and  personal attention.

Mar. 2 to Apr. 27, 2013

Painting Birds in Watercolor #2:

This 4 class course is designed for intermediate to advanced watercolor students. My first bird workshop focused on chickadees. In this class I will demo a painting with a more exotic bird like a flamingo or parrot. You will learn ways to depict their feathers to show both soft and harder flight feathers. Taking this class could give “flight” to your watercolors! Class will paint from their own photos or the instructors.
Dates: Saturdays - Mar. 2, 16 & Apr. 13, 27
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Location:  Colorado Springs, CO (I will furnish specific directions upon registration)
Fees: $25 each class or $90 if paid in full at the first class. A supply list will be made available upon registration.
Registration: will end Feb. 28th (6 slots - 3 available, **class may not go if there are fewer than 3 students.) If you are interested in this class please contact Lorraine and mention the Birds in Watercolor.  Lorraine's contact form

Mar. 6 to Apr. 10, 2013
Drawing Class to Improve your Watercolors:  
This 4 class course is designed for anyone wanting to improve their drawing skills. If you are a watercolor artist that wishes to paint realistically, this class can help you reach your goal. We will start with the basics and work on many exercises to improve your eye-hand coordination and talk about how to improve your drawing techniques for working with watercolors.
Dates: Wed. - Mar. 6, 13 & Apr. 3, 10
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Location:  Colorado Springs, CO (I will furnish specific directions upon registration)
Fees: $25 each class or $90 if paid in full at the first class. A supply list will be made available upon registration.
Registration: will end Mar. 4th (6 slots - 3 available, **class may not go if there are fewer than 3 students.) If you are interested in this class please contact Lorraine and mention the Drawing Class.  Lorraine's contact form

May 4 to May 25, 2013
Painting Animals in Watercolors:  
Do you have a favorite pet (cat, dog, bird or iguana) or maybe an exotic animal, like a giraffe, that you would like to paint? This 4 class course is designed for the beginning to advanced watercolor student. You will learn different techniques to give your favorite animal character, techniques for fur, feathers, or scales, and how to give the animal life through realistic eyes. Demonstrations and practical exercises will focus on giving students a good basis for continuing in this complicated but exciting medium. Class will work from your photos or the instructors.
Dates: Saturday May. 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Location:  Lorraine's home, directions provided with class supply list.
Fees: $25 each class or $90 if paid in full at the first class. A supply list will be made available upon registration.
Registration: will end May 2nd (6 slots- 2 available, **class may not go if there are fewer than 3 students.)  Lorraine's contact form

 


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