Myrna Wacknov, NWS, CWA, SDWS
3-Day Watercolor Portrait Workshop
June 6-8, 2012; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Firehouse Arts Center, Pleasanton, CA
Fee: $255

This is a beginning watercolor portrait workshop designed for those who wish to develop their skills painting an accurate portrait. Topics covered include the structure and placement of the features, transfer techniques, composition and value patterns, designing a painting, integrating background and foreground and color of skin tones. There is a strong emphasis on drawing and each student's personal painting style using a photo reference. There will be daily demonstrations and lots of personal attention. Workshop limit: 20 participants. CLICK HERE to download the registration form.

Myrna Wacknov attended Washington University, the Kansas City Art Institute, and received her degree in painting and drawing at San Francisco State University. She has been featured in Watercolor Magic, Artist's Magazine, and American Artist. She has received numerous awards in national and international portraiture. See her work at www.myrnawacknov.com and www.myrnawacknov.blogspot.com.

Here are some past comments on the workshop:

"I appreciate the individual attention . . . I think everyone in the workshop felt like they were your only student."

"You have the knowledge, skills and infinite amount of patience, plus you are warm and gracious."

"Your explanation of how you use colors to suggest skin tones, affect the mood of the painting, add drama – everything about color is helpful."

PAL's Saturday Mini Art Workshops
Saturdays, June 9-September 8, 2012; 9:00 a.m.-Noon
Cultural Arts Building, 4455 Black Ave., Pleasanton, CA

Each class in PAL's Saturday Mini Art Workshops will teach something about the basic skills needed to produce art. They will be taught by PAL's members. You will have an non-intiminidating experience with teachers that will help you through the process and show you how to be creative and have fun at the same time. Mini workshops will be $20 per workshop, or $60 for all four.

June 9: Basic Drawing & Sketching
July 7: Digital Photography
August 11: Painting with Watercolor
September 8: Techniques for Oil or Acrylic

PAL is looking for volunteer teachers and aides. Contact Linda Jeffrey Sailors at 925-449-7274 or madammayor@comcast.net for information or to volunteer.

Travel Sketching and Watercolor Workshop
with David Savellano
September 19-21, 2012; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Firehouse Arts Center, Pleasanton, CA
Fee: $265*

David Savellano is a skilled artist who is generous with tips for improving your drawing and sketching skills. We are pleased to offer this workshop which will meet at the Firehouse Arts Center and in locations in downtown Pleasanton. Learn quick sketching and watercolor painting techniques to enable you to record your memories on your next trip. Traveling with a sketchbook allows you to draw and paint when the inspiration hits you and to see the world in new, creative ways. Discover how to economically pack essential supplies, work in public and outdoors. Practice techniques in class and outdoor locations and receive expert coaching from David. We will cover structure in drawing, linear perspective, human figure, buildings, and city and landscape elements with spontaneous lines and color. Basic drawing skills highly recommended. See David's work at www.davidsavellano.com.

*Early bird pricing applies, so register early to save on this 3-day workshop with award-winning artist, David Savellano. Click here to download an application form. For more information, email Linda Beach at lsbeach@comcast.net.

Nancy Storch: Children's Art Classes

Openings for small on-going group classes for 13-14 year olds on Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and for 9-10 year olds on Thursday afternoons from 4:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. All materials are provided; classes are held in Pleasanton at Nancy's studio. For more information see www.NancyStorch.com or call 925-895-5112.

Sketchbook Wednesdays

After participating in a very enjoyable sketch book journal workshop with Susan Cornelis, Sally Haig is starting a sketch group. They will meet Wednesdays, from 10:00 a.m. to noonish. She will send out email reminders on Tuedays. Locations will vary due to weather. If you would like to be on the list, email Sally at h2ocolor@sbcglobal.net.

Lodging

For lodging near the PAL workshops see the accommodations listed in the Tri-Valley area at www.trivalleycvb.com/listings/index.cfm?catid=2. Hotels on Hopyard Road in Pleasanton will be closest to most workshops.

Workshop Information

For PAL Workshop Information, contact Linda Beach at 925-449-4226 or lsbeach@comcast.net.