In this two day workshop in “beyond the basics”, we will continue to practice our abilities on the potter’s wheel, and investigate new and simple ways to create new forms. We will explore new techniques such as creating spouts, throwing and altering, darting, and creating sets. Participates are encouraged to bring a sketchbook to capture new ideas, and will also have studio time to practice these new techniques.
Sunday
Fearless Abstract Painting Workshop (2 Days)
Play, experiment, have fun! Explore spontaneous creation with emphasis on “no rules!”. Join professional artist Samantha da Silva as she shares her unorthodox method of painting: Rollers rather than brushes, tables instead of easels, lots of paint and water, canvas manipulation and plaster, salt, sand and wood shavings to create ethereal, textured abstracts. Heart-centered discussions will be offered to assist you to let go of fear, silence the inner critic, turn up your intuition & explore your own artistic style in a safe, supportive environment including: 6 Questions to Help You Paint Fearless, Compassionate Critiques, How to tell your painting is finished, and so much more! Everyone is considered a beginner. No previous artistic experience necessary, just an open mind and an open heart.
Portrait Painting Intensive (3 Day)
Focusing on shape, value, form, and color chroma, this three-day workshop will broaden your understanding of what it takes to create a life-like portrait in oil paint. Each day, watch Lis demonstrate her approach to developing likeness, and then try your hand at her methods!
Intro to Botanical Painting – Tulips (2 Days)
Using traditional botanical watercolor techniques, you will discover the joy of this meditative and observational art form which captures the beauty of plants and flowers with extraordinary detail and scientific accuracy.
Distressed Mixed Media Workshop
Play, experiment, have fun! Explore spontaneous creation with emphasis on “no rules!”. Join professional artist Samantha da Silva as she shares her unorthodox method of painting: Rollers rather than brushes, tables instead of easels, lots of paint and water, canvas manipulation and plaster, salt, sand and wood shavings to create ethereal, textured abstracts. Heart-centered discussions will be offered to assist you to let go of fear, silence the inner critic, turn up your intuition & explore your own artistic style in a safe, supportive environment including: 6 Questions to Help You Paint Fearless, Compassionate Critiques, How to tell your painting is finished, and so much more! Everyone is considered a beginner. No previous artistic experience necessary, just an open mind and an open heart. Distressed Mixed Media Workshop incorporates collage, newspapers & paint scrapers to create simulated marks of age & wear.
Distressed Mixed Media Painting Workshop with Artist Samantha daSilva
Paint fearless. Transform your life.
Distressed Mixed Media Workshop incorporates acrylic paint, collage, newspapers & paint scrapers to create simulated marks of age & wear.
Join professional artist Samantha daSilva as she shares her unique method of painting: Rollers rather than brushes, tables instead of easels, lots of paint and water, canvas manipulation and plaster, salt, sand and wood shavings to create ethereal, textured abstracts.
Let go of fear, silence the inner critic, turn up your intuition & explore your own artistic style in a safe, supportive environment. Have fun!
No previous artistic experience necessary, just an open mind & an open heart.
