Adult Workshop Descriptions at Artsplace in Cheshire
Drawing Workshops
Perspective Workshop
Learn the key principles of perspective to accurately create the feeling of depth and distance. Use 1, 2 & 3-point perspective techniques to bring the illusive 3-D feeling to your artwork.
Learn the key principles of perspective to accurately create the feeling of depth and distance. Use 1, 2 & 3-point perspective techniques to bring the illusive 3-D feeling to your artwork.
Still Life Drawing Workshop
Complete a drawing of a still life in charcoal, pencil or conte crayon. Students will discover how to better see proportion, shape, light and dark and plan a good composition.
Complete a drawing of a still life in charcoal, pencil or conte crayon. Students will discover how to better see proportion, shape, light and dark and plan a good composition.
Felting Workshops
Owls and Winter Birds Felting Workshop
Construct a 3-D version of a beautiful winter bird or owl in this fun workshop for "almost" all ages using a special barbed needle and colored wool.
Construct a 3-D version of a beautiful winter bird or owl in this fun workshop for "almost" all ages using a special barbed needle and colored wool.
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Pet Portrait Needle-Felting Workshop
Bring a photo of your pet or a favorite animal and make your own 3D version using a special barbed needle and colored wool. |
Pet Portrait Needle-Felting
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Wet Felting Magic Workshop
Create an amazing purse or hat with no prior experience in this workshop! Colorful wool is placed in layers with your design motif, wrapped around tubes, sunk in suds and warm water and with vigorous rolling is transformed into art.
Create an amazing purse or hat with no prior experience in this workshop! Colorful wool is placed in layers with your design motif, wrapped around tubes, sunk in suds and warm water and with vigorous rolling is transformed into art.
Painting Workshops
Alla Prima Oil Workshop
Complete a painting on gessobord in one session. Use vibrant colors of oil paint with this fresh approach. No drawing necessary. Bring a smock or apron, a box to transport your wet (8x10) painting home, a small glass jar with a cap and a plastic grocery bag.
(Pears in a Tree (1/15/17); Peony in a Mason Jar (2/5/17); A Lobster (3/5/17)
Complete a painting on gessobord in one session. Use vibrant colors of oil paint with this fresh approach. No drawing necessary. Bring a smock or apron, a box to transport your wet (8x10) painting home, a small glass jar with a cap and a plastic grocery bag.
(Pears in a Tree (1/15/17); Peony in a Mason Jar (2/5/17); A Lobster (3/5/17)
Photo Reference
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Finished Painting
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Photo Reference
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Ink Sketching w/Watercolor Washes Workshop
Watch a demo by the artist using a stick with black ink on w/c paper and then complete two paintings in this one-day workshop. |
Ink Sketching w/Watercolor Washes
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Paint Night Workshops
Join us for a fun night painting together! You’ll be guided with step-by-step instructions to complete an acrylic painting during each workshop. Great for beginners or for those with experience that want a review.
Join us for a fun night painting together! You’ll be guided with step-by-step instructions to complete an acrylic painting during each workshop. Great for beginners or for those with experience that want a review.
Pastel Workshop
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NightScapes in Pastel Workshop
Create an exciting night scene with award-winning Master Pastelist Christine Ivers at a special two-day workshop. Work on textured board made by Chris (available for purchase dependent on size from $5-$25) or work on your own material. Draftsmanship, color, temperature and perspective will be emphasized. Demo and critique provided as well as computer and photo tips. Work from your own reference material or from provided photos. Bring a bag lunch. Materials list to be provided upon registration. |
NightScapes in Pastel
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Pottery Workshops
Pottery Workshops
Learn techniques to craft wonderful pieces of pottery. Decorate with special embossers or make impressions from nature. You'll return to glaze your pottery with beautiful celadon colors. Cost includes materials, firing and glazing fees. (Shallow Fruit Bowl; Heart Shaped Bowl; Two Mugs; Creamer and Sugar Bowl; Brie Baker Dish)
Learn techniques to craft wonderful pieces of pottery. Decorate with special embossers or make impressions from nature. You'll return to glaze your pottery with beautiful celadon colors. Cost includes materials, firing and glazing fees. (Shallow Fruit Bowl; Heart Shaped Bowl; Two Mugs; Creamer and Sugar Bowl; Brie Baker Dish)
Specialty Workshops
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Fascinating Fascinators Workshop
Learn to make a fashionable fascinator hat like the British royalty wear! Make something sophisticated or fun, refined or whimsical to wear to an event or as a costume. Students will learn how to make lovely paper flowers to adorn their hats and leave with a completed fascinator. |
Fascinating Fascinators
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Introduction to Airbrushing Workshop
Make your props pop, and apply makeup in a jiffy! Learn the basics of airbrushing with Iwata certified teacher Kyle Pasciutti from Decimated Designs. Class will cover airbrushing for: makeup, cosplay, props, hobby models and flat-art. |
Introduction to Airbrushing
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Spring Flowers Silk Scarf Workshop
Using natural dyes on a wet silk scarf, students will create a beautiful background and then paint spring flowers with fabric paints from a design placed underneath. Each scarf will be different, reflecting the lively personality of each student. No experience necessary. |
Spring Flowers Silk Scarf
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The Art of Book Folding Workshop
Learn a few different techniques for making hardcover books into pieces of art by folding the pages. Walk away with one finished book and information to create more on your own. Books will be provided. |
The Art of Book Folding
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