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August 2018
TEN LITTLE THINGS- a 10th year celebration and art show featuring works from pARTiculars artists and owners
YOU are invited to join the artists, owners, and friends of pARTiculars to celebrate our 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Yes, that is right! 10 years ago this fall pARTiculars first opened its doors and began its journey of providing an arts community right here in Lafayette CO! We have develped into, and have remained a destination spot where people can meet local artists, experience and purchase local art of the highest quality, take an art class from a professional artist, and…
Find out more »Watercolor Batik on Rice Paper-August 28
Tuesdays from 9:30 to 12:30 pm-Materials Fee $10 paid to instructor. Learn the art of watercolor batik on rice paper using simple techniques to transfer your images or the ones provided to complete a piece of art. Color, design, ink and the use of wax are a vital part of this technique. The goals for this class are to have fun, learn this technique, and complete a piece of art. Handouts are provided. Contact: flebullfroggulch@msn.com, 303-661-0797
Find out more »September 2018
Mosaic Class-Sept 2 and 16
Sundays from noon-4pm. Materials fee $40 paid to instructor on the first day of class. Learn the ancient art of mosaic using contemporary materials. Your substrate or base, approximately 8×8, is provided and included in the material fee. Students are encouraged to make cartoons similar to coloring book designs, i.e. flowers, birds – or think outside the box – abstraction and doodle designs ok. The class covers construction, working with glass, pottery, stones, beads, marbles, tiles, and more. The second…
Find out more »Watercolor Techniques: Sept 3,10,17,24
Meeting on Mondays, come experience painting with watercolors in a positive and successful atmosphere. Each class will begin with a mini lesson through a demonstration. Participants will experience playing with color and design. You will learn many strategies for creating your finished piece. Donna will give you individual support and gentle critique. Email or call for materials list. Contact: flebullfroggulch@msn.com or 303-661-0797
Find out more »Collage with Altered Papers and Other Materials-Sept 3,10,17,24
Class will be held at Donna's studio so please contact her for directions. Meeting on Thursdays from 6-8pm, There is a $10 Materials fee to be paid to the instructor on the first day of class. Learn how to alter and use pages from National Geographic Magazines, the use of stencils, paint, inks, and other papers to create a completed collage. You can also bring your own bits and pieces of ephemera to include in your creation. Contact: Donna…
Find out more »Drawing What You See and Beyond-Sept 4,11,25,Oct 2,9
$10 materials fee to be paid to the instructor. Class meets on Tuesdays. If you can sign your name, you can draw, but you must learn how just like anything else. Basic drawing is the stepping stone to a better painting; seeing differently is the key to a great drawing. Give your drawings and paintings more depth, better perspective, and master the secret of lights, darks, and shadows. Bring a soft pencil (#2) and a 9”x12” spiral bound sketchbook to…
Find out more »Colored Pencil and More-Sept 4,11,25,Oct 2,9
Material fee of $10 to be paid to the insructor. Join this weekly Tuesday group to learn the magic of drawing with colored pencils, using Prismacolor or comparable pencils. Learn to match, blend and layer colors to create a drawing of your own choosing. Whether you are a beginner with colored pencils or have drawing experience, this is the place for you. Bring whatever supplies you have to the first session and we will go over the materials you will…
Find out more »Beginning Oil Painting:Sept 4,11,18,25
This class is for adults and teens and meets on Tuesdays.This 4 week session is designed to give the beginning oil painter the basic skills necessary to begin their oil painting journey. You will learn about the various supplies and techniques used by oil painters, and be able to hone in on the ones you would like to use, as well as the ones most necessary for all oil painters. You will practice both painting from life, as well as…
Find out more »Drawing Nature-Sept 5,12, 26, Oct 3,10
This class meets on Wednesdays, and there is a materials fee of $10 to be paid to the instructor on the first day of class. In this class we will explore nature using our pencils, focusing on drawing techniques for all those elements big and small. Bring a 9”x12” spiral bound sketchbook and a set of graphite pencils and eraser. This class is for beginners and experienced students. Some knowledge of drawing helpful as we will spend less time on…
Find out more »Wednesday Building Blocks to Painting in Oils and Acrylics: Sept 5,12,19,26
Geared towards adults and teens, Getting a firmer handle on the basics of painting and design will give any artist a boost toward better paintings. You will learn through discussions, demonstrations, and one-on-one instructor help as you paint. This ongoing class will cover the six building blocks on a cyclical basis: design/shape, drawing/line, values, color, edges, and brushwork/detail. Supplies are provided on the students first day of class, and after that they will be expected to bring their own supplies.…
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