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Impressions and Expressions! Faces in Watercolor | Alicia Farris
Jun
18
to Jun 20

Impressions and Expressions! Faces in Watercolor | Alicia Farris

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Alicia Farris will share her studies of the human face in this three-day watercolor workshop.  Using Alicia's characteristic loose and colorful style, students will learn techniques to portray not just a likeness, more importantly, the personality and emotion of the human face or subject.  Students will benefit from demonstrations each day as well as individual and group discussion.  This workshop is designed for the painter who has at least a basic command of the watercolor medium, the serious beginner to the advanced student.  Portrait painting is not a prerequisite.  Alicia will work with students individually to help them nurture their own artistic journey.  

Sample photos for the first day will be supplied to all students who register.  Students will have the opportunity to work from supplied photos or their own if they wish, during the workshop.  

Dates: June 18–20th, 2025 | 9am-3:30pm | Fee: $290 for 3-day workshop (Fee includes Studio fee)

Contact Alicia Farris to confirm registration at www.afarris.com

Class size will be limited, Secure your spot today!

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Painting Light and Emotion in Watercolor | Alicia Farris
Mar
6
to Mar 7

Painting Light and Emotion in Watercolor | Alicia Farris

Capture the luminosity and drama of light, and paint with more emotion in this 2-day watercolor workshop!   Alicia will work with students on what to look for in a good reference, how to utilize light with shapes, color, and other exciting design elements to tell a much more interesting story in a painting than what the photo reference offers.   Alicia will demonstrate each day and students can either follow along with the same subject or choose their own.  She will demonstrate painting a human face with dramatic light shapes and another subject with dramatic light.  This workshop will be suited for any level of watercolor experience, Alicia likes to work with each student individually to help nurture their own path.

Space will be limited. Please contact Alicia through her website www.afarris.com or email her at abfarris81@gmail.com to register or with questions.

Dates: March 6, and 7th, 2025

Times: 9am - 3:30pm

Fee: $195 for 2-day workshop. Fee includes studio fee

Supply list available upon registration

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Nov
10
9:30 AM09:30

Season's Greetings Watercolor Greeting card class.

A fun watercolor class for the season.

We will be painting greeting cards and an ornament in watercolor. Just in time for the holidays!

I will have several designs to chose from and will supply the cards (3 each) and ornament for each student. I will also have some glitter paint and masking fluid available.

Please bring the following:

Watercolor paints (no specific colors) and brushes.

A palette, two water containers, paper towels and a drawing pencil.

Micron pen, Black. (or any fine waterproof marker)

Any embellishments you may want to use, and 140lb watercolor paper and or watercolor cards if you would like to make a few more.

All levels are welcome and just come and have fun!

Class fee: $50 (fee includes ( $5 studio fee)

Call or text me with any questions you may have and to sign up for the class.

Ursula Wollenberg 417-861-0317/ or email me @uswoll@gmail.com

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Sep
9
10:00 AM10:00

Water Works - Beginning Watercolor and Beyond

A great place to start or refresh you watercolor skills.

We will discuss and learn various watercolor terms and techniques from washes, lifting, glazing and more.

A fun day of playing and learning this lovely and sometimes unexpected medium.

Class Fee: $35 (includes studio fee).

Ursula Wollenberg: uswoll@gmail.com. Phone: 417-861-0317

Paypal: uswoll@gmail.com or send check to Ursula @ 5734 S. Montego Dr. Springfield, Mo. 65804

Supplies:

140 lb watercolor paper. several 8x 10 sheets or larger that can be cut.

A variety of watercolor brushes, I recommend a 1” flat brush, 8 and 12 “ round and one liner and other brushes you may have.

Water basin, large palette to mix color, #2 pencil, kneaded eraser, paper towels, and frisket or masking fluid (optional)

Masking tape and flat board or clip board.

I recommend tube watercolors, but use what you have.

Here are recommended paints by QOR (Michael’s carries them)

Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red

Cobalt Blue, Hookers Green

Lemon Yellow, Raw Sienna,

Hooker’s Green, Van Dyke Brown

Use what you have!

Please let me know if you have and questions beforehand.

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Faces and Figures in Watercolor with Alicia Farris
Jun
24
to Jun 26

Faces and Figures in Watercolor with Alicia Farris

Alicia Farris will share her studies of the human face and figure in this three-day watercolor workshop.  Using Alicia’s characteristic loose and colorful style, you will learn techniques to portray not just a likeness, more importantly, the personality and emotion of the human face or a subject.  Students will benefit from demonstrations as well as discussion, individual and group critiques.

This class is intended for the painter who has at least a basic command of the watercolor medium; portrait painting is not a pre-requisite. 

Sample photos for the first day will be supplied to all students who register along with the supply list.  Students will have the opportunity to work from their own photo if they wish during the workshop. Class-size small, there will be very limited space in this workshop.

Alicia’s website: www.afarris.com

Times: 9-3:30pm

Cost: $210

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Faces and Figures in Watercolor with Alicia Farris
Mar
12
to Mar 14

Faces and Figures in Watercolor with Alicia Farris

A popular workshop instructor and internationally recognized watercolor artist, Alicia Farris will share her studies of the human face and figure in this three-day watercolor workshop.  Using Alicia’s characteristic loose and colorful style, you will learn techniques to portray not just a likeness, more importantly, the personality and emotion of the human face or a subject. In this 3-day workshop, we will dive more intensively into facial features and structure. Students will benefit from demonstrations as well as discussion, individual and group critiques.

This class is intended for the painter who has at least a basic command of the watercolor medium; portrait painting is not a pre-requisite. 

Sample photos for the first day will be supplied to all students who register along with the supply list.  Students will have the opportunity to work from their own photo if they wish during the workshop.  Class size limited  https.//www.afarris.com

Dates: March 12, 13, and 14th, 2020

Times: 9-3:30pm

Cost: $210

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Feb
7
10:00 AM10:00

Watercolor Pure and Simple

All levels welcome

Exploring new ways to have fun and and improve your watercolor skills. Nurturing your creativity through relaxing and inspirational watercolor painting.

Using watercolor techniques to create rich colors and beautiful paintings.

We will explore wet on wet techniques, flat wash, gradation, salt wash and masking. Creating with palette knife, stencils and more.

Applying Group and individual instruction will be given.

Supplies Include:

Good watercolor brushes, 140lb watercolor paper ( 8 x10 or 9 x 12)

Table easel, paper towels, palette for mixing, palette knife, spray bottle, pencils and kneaded eraser.

Water spray bottle and ruler

Bring your lunch!


Class Fee: $45, includes studio fee

I hope you will join me for this fun watercolor experience.

Ursula Wollenberg. 417-861-0317 or uswoll@gmail.com

payments can be made via pay pal: uswoll@gmail.com


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Nov
8
10:00 AM10:00

Holiday Watercolor Cards and More Workshop

I love sending out personal cards to my family and friends. Why not make your own and join me in this fun and creative way to let them know you are thinking of them.

We will paint a variety of designs, using watercolors and a few mixed media techniques as well.

Gift tags, cards, ornaments, everything to inspire you this holiday season.

Class Fee: $45 (includes studio fee)

For more information, call Ursula @ 417861-0317

PayPal payments can be made to: uswoll@gmail.com

Checks: Ursula Wollenberg 5734 S Montego dr. Springfield, MO. 65804

Supplies:

Water basin, paper towels, watercolor brushes, palette to mix colors, palette knife

Watercolors of choice

Strathmore Watercolor cards or watercolor paper

Or, both cards and watercolor paper.

I used 5 x 7 and 6 x 8

fine permanent markers in Black and White

Scissors

Any stamps or embellishments you would like to bring

I wil have a few Christmas stamps and washi tape.

Let’s have fun!

One of several designs

One of several designs

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Aug
23
10:00 PM22:00

Mixed Up Floral Watercolor Class - August 23 - 10-3:00

Fun and a little unconventional. In this class we sill step out of the traditional watercolor routine and add mediums and techniques for a loose and interesting painting experience. Mark making, splashes, splatters, overlays and more.

I will set up a live floral still life for inspiration. You are welcome to bring your own reference photos as well.

Class Fee: $45 (includes $5 studio fee)

Contact: Ursula Wollenberg 417-861-0317

Checks can be mailed to : Ursula Wollenberg 5734 S Montego Dr. Springfield, Mo 65804

Or pay pal: uswoll@gmail.com

Supplies:

300 lb Hot pressed watercolor paper (I like Arches) - 9 x 12 or 11 x14 (I will have some available for purchase if you prefer)

A good variety and sizes of watercolor brushes,

Water basin, spray water bottle, soft drawing pencil, large metal or plastic palette to mix paints on, palette knife

A stencil or two of your choice. Or, we can share.

Watercolors of choice

Mediums and all other supplies will be provided.

Bring a sack lunch!

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Aug
23
10:00 AM10:00

Mixed Up Floral Watercolor Class - August 23 - 10:00-3:00

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Fun and a little unconventional. In this class we will step out of the traditional watercolor routine and add mediums and techniques for a loose and interesting painting experience. Mark making, splashes, splatters, overlays and more.

I will set up a live floral still life for inspiration. You are welcome to bring a reference photo as well.

Class Fee: $45 , includes studio fee

Contact Ursula Wollenberg @ 417-861-0317

Checks can be mailed to Ursula Wollenberg 5734 S Montego Dr. Springfield, Mo 65804

Or pay pal: uswoll@gmail.com

Supplies:

300 lb hot pressed watercolor paper - 9x 12 0r 11 x 14

A good variety of watercolor brushes

water basin, water spray bottle, soft drawing pencil, large metal or plastic tray for mixing colors and palette knife.

A stencil or two of choice . Or we can share

Watercolors of choice

Mediums and all other supplies will be provided.

Bring a sack lunch. We’ll take a break during our drying time.

Hope to see you in class!

Ursula :)

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