WORKSHOPS

Life DrawingONGOING: Wednesday Life Drawing

WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St. Morro Bay, CA 93442
WHEN: Wednesday Evenings, 6-9pm
PRICE: $10.00 MBAA Members and Students / $12.00 Non Members
CONTACT: Bob Rodger (805) 528-4248, brodger56@yahoo.com

We believe life drawing should be fun, accessible and expressive.  Art Center Morro Bay is proud to present a weekly, uninstructed, Life Drawing workshop, featuring a variety of male and female nude models.

Put yourself on the pathway to better art!  This evening workshop, is open to all adults regardless of experience. Bring your own art supplies and work with medium of choice.

Models pose for various lengths of time, up to 20 minutes while taking short breaks. There is no instruction.  This workshop is appropriate for beginner to advanced.

PLEASE NOTE: No advanced registration – pay upon arrival. Participants must be at least 18 years of age to attend. Students may be asked to wear a mask.

Introduction to Stained Glass with Deborah Wogan 9/27

WHEN: Friday, September 27
TIME: 10:30am to 5:00pm
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA
MINIMUM AGE: 16 years
PRICE: $95.00 Members, $115.00 Non-members

Introduction to Stained Glass will teach participants how to cut glass, solder, and use tools & materials safely to create an 8” x10” window. The class will work with abstract and geometric designs using the copper foil method of construction.

This class will be held outdoors on our beautiful patio (weather permitting), and involve a great deal of standing; participants should be able to stand for the better part of the day. Glass art created in class will be appropriate for indoor or outdoor display.

LIST OF MATERIALS/SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

· Safety glasses

· Apron, crew neck shirt, long sleeve shirt, or old work shirt

· Closed toed, comfortable shoes

· Face mask

· Hair tie to secure long hair

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Deborah Wogan has been a stained glass artist for over 40 years; designing and creating traditional & non-traditional custom stained glass art, as well as fused glass art and dichroic glass jewelry.

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Fluid Acrylics with Carol Roullard - Session 2

WHEN: Friday, October 11, 2024, 1-3pm
TIME: 1 pm - 3 pm
COST: $40 + $20 Supply Fee for Members; $45 + $20 Supply Fee for Non-Members for the 2 hour workshop.
MATERIAL LIST: All materials are included

Discover the exciting world of fluid acrylic painting without the hassle of buying supplies or creating a mess at home! Dive into a dynamic journey where creativity knows no bounds. In this class, you'll learn two fluid acrylic painting techniques. No need to worry about tools or paints—we've got you covered with over 20 pre-mixed fluid acrylic paints and all the necessary tools, including two 10” x 10” canvases, to unleash your artistic vision.

We will start with a “Puddle Pour” and then expand your experience with creating “Ring Pour” art. Each student will be able to keep their resulting masterpieces. What's more? You'll receive personalized guidance alongside group instruction to ensure your artistic journey is both fulfilling and successful.

Note: Most fluid acrylic paintings take 2 to 3 days to dry and will have to remain at the center for several days. Each student will need to make arrangements to come back and pick up their canvases.

About the Instructor:  
Carol Roullard has been a professional artist for nearly 15 years. Alongside her acclaimed micro-crystal photography, Carol excels as a fluid acrylic artist and educator. She has conducted numerous fluid acrylic classes for both children and adults, covering a diverse range of techniques and processes. Her art has graced many galleries and art exhibit venues, captivating audiences and collectors alike.

Carol's creative journey extends further. She is also a co-author of nine photography-related books with her husband, Dr. Brian Matsumoto. Notably, Carol served as the SciArt consultant for the 2023 released USPS "Life Magnified" forever stamp. Her artistic endeavors have garnered national and international recognition, with her art licensed and featured in prints worldwide. She will be in Morro Bay for a limited time only. Her studio is located at 1329 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 210. Please visit her website at: www.CarolRoullardArt.com                       .

Face Values - Mixing Beautiful Skin Tones in Portrait Painting with artist Anita Hampton

WHERE: MBAA Downstairs workroom
WHEN: November 13, 2024. Wednesday
TIME: 9am - 4pm, 12-1pm lunch break (participants arrange own lunches)
COST: MBAA members - $ 162 / non-members - $ 180

CLASS DESCRIPTION:
In this workshop, you’ll connect with other artists while learning Anita’s professional tips and tricks to painting beautiful skin tones. Painting from photos and a live model, Anita will guide you in assessing undertones, shadows, and values, so you can mix your oils to achieve satisfyingly accurate results. This workshop is designed for intermediate and advanced oil painters wanting to take their portrait work to the next level.

A materials list will be provided upon registration.

ABOUT INSTRUCTOR:
Anita Hampton has been painting since she was 12. Always a learner, she has studied master painters’ techniques, from Pablo Picasso to Edgar Payne. Anita has achieved many accolades - from being listed in Who’s Who of American Painters to painting commissioned work for respected collectors, but it’s teaching that she loves most. She believes the key to becoming a great painter is to keep painting! Learn more about Anita and her work at anitahampton.com.