Water Media

Abstract Landscape Workshop
Darlene Brooks
This is a wonderful mixed media class for beginners or established artists. Demos will be exciting and teach unique ways to use materials and texturing techniques that will add depth and good design to your work. Students will learn patterns of light and dark that will add energy and impact to their landscape paintings. Plenty of individual attention will be given. Bring lunch. L4/8. More Information >

Beginning Watercolor I
Georgia Kandiko
If you are interested in trying watercolor with minimal investment in the materials, then this is the class for you. Paint, paper, brushes and palette provided. Through technique demonstrations including wet into wet, glazing, graded wash and direct application, you will learn to create landscape, abstract and floral paintings. L4/10. More Information >

Beyond the Beginner
Marian Alstad
This class is a step up from Beginning Watercolor for the student who has most of the supplies but needs support and encouragement to continue. We will paint a variety of interesting subjects. L8/14. More Information >

Continuing Watercolor and New Tricks for Old Dogs
Georgia Kandiko
Have you ever started a painting and left it undone because: you didn’t know what to do next? It looked bad? It left you baffled? You thought you wrecked it? It’s been so long, you forgot what the workshop teacher was trying to teach? You forgot what you were trying to paint? Bring ‘em in! In this class you’ll learn techniques to salvage those “dogs” and turn them into frame-able finished works of art you will be proud of. Bring your watercolor supplies. L4/12. More Information >

Dynamic Duo Watercolor Workshop - 12th YEAR!
Pat Undis & Karen Knutson
This workshop is held at Superior Shores Resort, Two Harbors MN in a large classroom that overlooks Lake Superior with a full wall of windows to enjoy the magnificent view.
Presented by two instructors, Karen Knutson and Pat Undis, this unique workshop experience is for the intermediate to advanced painter who desires to be challenged. Pat and Karen each demo (water media) their own personal approach to that day’s challenge and encourage the students to choose their own path, emphasizing good design and aiding in the development of a personal voice. Each year the workshop focuses on a different design element. It is a fast paced workshop. Join us for the fun.
Students make their own room arrangements with Superior Shores, 1-800-242-1988 www.superiorshores.com. Mention that you are part of the EAC group for a discount. More Information >

Flower Workshops
Georgia Kandiko
Create a dynamic floral painting. Starting with a quick value study, and then using techniques including negative painting, mixing color on the paper, and glazing, the flowers will practically paint themselves. Bring lunch, your usual watercolor supplies, and a full sheet of watercolor paper. All levels are welcome. Bring lunch. L4/12. More Information >

Members' Ink and Brush Painting
Open Studio
This group meets every Tuesday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. to work on individual projects. All levels of experience are WELCOME. We reserve the room for you and the fee is only $28 for each 7-week session. Register today! L4/12. More Information >

Spontaneous Watercolor with Mixed Media
Darlene Brooks
Have you been asking yourself, "What’s next?" Do you need a fun, motivating environment to rekindle your creativity? Then this class is for you! Award-winning artist Darlene Brooks has a gift for helping students learn fabulous techniques without pressure. This class is developed for all levels. Unique techniques will be taught that will add impact and depth to your finished watercolor paintings. We will work on design approaches to solving aesthetic problems in image making using watercolors, acrylics, gesso, crayons, markers, and decorative papers. You will be infusing your art with excitement as you emphasize color, texture, movement, shape and major design principles. You can expect to have fun in this non-threatening atmosphere while learning to let go of anything that blocks your creativity. Bring to class supplies you have on hand, paper towels, notebook, pen pencil, scissors, and reference material of your choice. Brushes available for student use. L4/12. More Information >

Watercolor Portrait Painting
Georgia Kandiko
We will draw and paint portraits from photographs. Live models may be used in later weeks if class members indicate interest. Lessons will include drawing in proper proportion, contrast analysis, color analysis, and manipulation of self-portraits. Some experience in watercolor is recommended. Bring your own regular watercolor supplies. L4/12. More Information >