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Every Monday morning, 8-12, the Topaz Studio is open for any and all to use the space for creating.

Learn to create representational, impressionist, or abstract landscapes in oil.

This four-part series of beginner classes is designed for the novice with little to no drawing experience. We will start with an explanation of basic supplies and explore fundamental drawing techniques: drawing in line, shading methods, use of simple shapes, perspective, proportion, and composition. In this class you will acquire basic drawing skills that you can put to use in your creative projects. It will also prepare you for more advanced drawing instruction. Required Supplies: Pencils (1 each: 2H, 2B, 4B); kneaded eraser; pencil sharpener; drawing paper (9x12-inch pad, medium surface, 70lb weight); conte crayon (2B, black or sanguine, 2 sticks); and tortillons/blending stumps (small pack of 6). If you have questions about the supplies please contact the instructor (see below).

Learn the basics and step-by-step instructions for watercolor.

A twelve-week course for anyone who wishes to expand his or her creativity. This study is not meant only for declared artists but is aimed at everyone transitioning into another part of life. Your memoir will unfurl over the entire twelve weeks, using just four basic tools and tasks. Each week will cover these tools and tasks, and will include discussions of one chapter of the book, and of your life.

Acrylic flows are messy, but extremely satisfying, so wear old clothes or bring an apron. Class will include mixing paints for flow consistency, applying the flow using three methods, a dirty pour, using a funnel and using a kitchen sink strainer. Students can choose their own colors. We will work with three 8" x 10" canvases. All supplies provided. Students will need to leave art for two days at Gallery for drying before picking up their paintings to take home.

Every Monday morning, 8-12, the Topaz Studio is open for any and all to use the space for creating.

Join this diverse group of watercolor artists as we explore a creative journey together through collaborating on ideas, techniques and resources, I.e. all things watercolor! Bring your paints and paper along to enjoy your afternoon painting with like minded artists. Please pay the coach $10 at the door.

This four-part series of beginner classes is designed for the novice with little to no drawing experience. We will start with an explanation of basic supplies and explore fundamental drawing techniques: drawing in line, shading methods, use of simple shapes, perspective, proportion, and composition. In this class you will acquire basic drawing skills that you can put to use in your creative projects. It will also prepare you for more advanced drawing instruction. Required Supplies: Pencils (1 each: 2H, 2B, 4B); kneaded eraser; pencil sharpener; drawing paper (9x12-inch pad, medium surface, 70lb weight); conte crayon (2B, black or sanguine, 2 sticks); and tortillons/blending stumps (small pack of 6). If you have questions about the supplies please contact the instructor (see below).

Learn the basics and step-by-step instructions for watercolor.

A twelve-week course for anyone who wishes to expand his or her creativity. This study is not meant only for declared artists but is aimed at everyone transitioning into another part of life. Your memoir will unfurl over the entire twelve weeks, using just four basic tools and tasks. Each week will cover these tools and tasks, and will include discussions of one chapter of the book, and of your life.

Every Monday morning, 8-12, the Topaz Studio is open for any and all to use the space for creating.

Combine art and writing into a visual diary with any media you choose.

Join this diverse group of pastel artist as we explore a creative journey together through collaborating on ideas, techniques and resources, I.e. all things pastel! The beginning pastel class prepares you to join us. Bring your pastel and paper along with the many additional supplies in the Topaz room and in the instructors kit to create finished pieces ready to frame. Please pay the coach $10 at the door.

Join other Guild members to show your work and receive critiques if you choose. They meet from 9-10 am in the Topaz Studio

Learn the basics and step-by-step instructions for watercolor.

A twelve-week course for anyone who wishes to expand his or her creativity. This study is not meant only for declared artists but is aimed at everyone transitioning into another part of life. Your memoir will unfurl over the entire twelve weeks, using just four basic tools and tasks. Each week will cover these tools and tasks, and will include discussions of one chapter of the book, and of your life.

Every Monday morning, 8-12, the Topaz Studio is open for any and all to use the space for creating.

Combine art and writing into a visual diary with any media you choose.

For beginners and intermediate students, this class will focus on different techniques every week in a completed painting in class to reinforce the basics of watercolor and to add new techniques in this wonderful medium.

A twelve-week course for anyone who wishes to expand his or her creativity. This study is not meant only for declared artists but is aimed at everyone transitioning into another part of life. Your memoir will unfurl over the entire twelve weeks, using just four basic tools and tasks. Each week will cover these tools and tasks, and will include discussions of one chapter of the book, and of your life.

A day to play with paper, paste, and creative ideas; to work on collage projects using the large tables available, and to spread out papers, magazine clippings, etc. Each person has their own style and it is fun to share ideas. Free to SBFAG members. For more information, contact Fran Dorr, frandorr@comcast.net.