WINE & WATERCOLOR with John Erwin

Join us for a fun night of watercolor painting with John Erwin and you’ll be surprised what you can learn in just a few creative hours! You’ll enjoy the comfortable atmosphere of this light-hearted class and you’ll leave with at least one beautiful, completed painting!

This is a continuous class and each month you will be introduced to the techniques of watercolor painting.  You’ll learn the basics as well as some advanced techniques as you continue attending this fun-filled event.  All supplies will be provided. Only a willingness to try something new is required!

Appetizers and beverages will be provided.  Space is limited so reserve your spot now for this month’s Wine & Watercolor class at the Shemer Art Center!

All Levels
Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 6:00-8:00 pm  | 1 session

$40 per person

Copper Patination with Joey Melinda Morgan

Science and art become one in this workshop where students will receive a hands-on experience creating patina copper.  Students will explore different methods of patination using household cleaning products, a butane torch, cooked eggs, a combination of chemicals and heat, and Sculpt Nouveau (a pre-mixed patina stain). 

Each method has its own unique artistic appeal and end result.  All the processes are safe and can be easily recreated in a home environment, in fact students will be given written, easy-to-follow ‘how-to at home’ instructions for each method.  The creative possibilities from this colorful workshop are endless ‘when chemistry becomes ART!’  So be sure to sign up today!

All levels welcome and all supplies will be provided. 

Saturday | December 7, 2024 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | $75 + $20 materials fee due to instructor

WATERCOLOR POUR with Suzanne O’Malley

Watercolor Pouring is a captivating and experimental method that invites artists to relinquish some control while producing astonishingly beautiful results.  By leveraging the power of gravity and fluid dynamic, artists can create unique compositions that capture the essence of the medium.  In this 2 day workshop, students will learn how to achieve the rich, saturated color using watercolor.  Demonstrations in this workshop will include laying and masking techniques.  In this workshop, students will learn how to sketch and mask their subject matter before pouring the watercolors.  While the watercolor is wet, students will learn to manipulate the colors and textures by pressing in leaves or other materials to vary the effect.  Various images will be provided but students are welcome to bring their own source material.

Watercolor experience encouraged. Click HERE to see the supply list for this class.

Friday, December 13, 1 – 4 pm & Saturday, December 14, 10 am – 1 pm | $150

MINIATURE IKEBANA with Ping Wei

Saturday | December 14, 2024 |10:00am- 12:00pm | $100 materials fee included

Acrylic Pour with Bela Fidel

In this workshop, students will learn that acrylic is a versatile medium which lends itself to surprising effects. Acrylic Pour and the various techniques used with this medium are conducive to creating exciting, beautiful surprises. There will be a focus on the “dirty pour” technique which allows for tons of fun and happy accidents! Come have fun!

All Levels Encouraged

Friday, December 20, 2024 |  1 – 4 pm | $75, plus $30 materials fee