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September 2013
Stencils with Watercolor Pencils
Instructor: Joan Wiens We will be using the "Echoes" stencil to show how to combine watercolor pencils together with stencils in several different ways. This is wonderfully portable and expressive art form. Requires no prior skills or instruction. Possibilities are up to your imagination, not skill! Fee includes use of paper, brushes and "Echoes" stencil (stencil is also available for purchase). Supplies: Watercolor colored pencils (available at Runaway) Optional: Waterbrush; Micron .01 (black); Slicci .25 marker (black); pencil sharpener
Find out more »October 2013
Reinventing the wheel — Mandalas
Instructor: Joan Wiens Come and learn how to combine the ancient symbol of the mandala with the contemporary art of "doodling." You will learn how to glean meanings from spaces, lines, and shapes that represent your own inner world. Achieving mental relaxation and peace may be a powerful side effect! No prior drawing skills required. Supplies: Micron marker .01 (black) Colored pencils Pencil sharpener
Find out more »Stencils with Watercolor Pencils
Instructor: Joan Wiens We will be using the "Echoes" stencil to show how to combine watercolor pencils together with stencils in several different ways. This is wonderfully portable and expressive art form. Requires no prior skills or instruction. Possibilities are up to your imagination, not skill! Fee includes use of paper, brushes and "Echoes" stencil (stencil is also available for purchase). Supplies: Watercolor colored pencils (available at Runaway) Optional: Waterbrush; Micron .01 (black); Slicci .25 marker (black); pencil sharpener
Find out more »December 2013
Tackling Color
Instructor: Joan Wiens Don't let color intimidate you! Regardless of the medium you choose, certain principles of color blending and shading apply to all. In this class we will use watercolor pencils with a stencil to explore, play, shade and conquer the use of color. No prior skills required. Stencil provided by Runaway to use in class. Supplies required (be sure to get them prior to the beginning of class): Watercolor pencils Black micron .01 Pencil sharpener Waterbrush (optional) Everything…
Find out more »June 2014
Watercolor Pencils & Stencils
Instructor: Joan Wiens Joan’s simple techniques will help you get the most out of your stencils, using watercolor pencils and a healthy dose of your own creativity. More info to come with the class board in May.
Find out more »July 2014
Textures and Watercolor Pencils
Instructor: Joan Wiens Learn to use Glitter Paste and Farro media together with stencils to create small textured designs. These can be colored and brought to life using special watercolor pencil techniques. Check out the class board for more information, including required supplies.
Find out more »August 2014
Put a Feather in your Cap!
Instructor: Joan Wiens Another “doodling” class from Joan will teach you how to draw a gorgeous peacock feather, using watercolor pencils to cap it off with a wonderful touch of color!
Find out more »November 2014
The Colors of the Hummingbird
Instructor: Joan Wiens Let the beautiful colors of the hummingbird inspire you to learn to "paint" them for yourself. Using Joan's original design of a hummingbird in flight, we will be learning how to blend, contour and shade the hummingbird (useful techniques to apply to any other design, as well!). Students will receive one drawing to work on in class and another 5 by 7 card to take home to work on. Supplies Required: Colored pencils (either regular or watercolor)…
Find out more »The Colors of the Hummingbird
Instructor: Joan Wiens Let the beautiful colors of the hummingbird inspire you to learn to “paint” them for yourself. Using Joan’s original design of a hummingbird in flight, we will be learning how to blend, contour and shade the hummingbird (useful techniques to apply to any other design, as well!). Students will receive one drawing to work on in class and another 5 by 7 card to take home to work on. Supplies Required: Colored pencils (either regular or watercolor)…
Find out more »August 2016
Terry Medaris Prismacolor Color Pencil Classes at Runaway!
Instructor: Terry Medaris If you like bright colors in your artwork, Terry’s classes can help you achieve that. Check out the vibrant samples on the Board at Runaway! Terry’s work has been featured in Rubber Stamper and Rubber Stamp Madness magazines. See more at terrymedarisartstamps.net. The classes are $35 each, but if you take more than one, you can save $5 on each class. Class 1 is required to take either Class 2 or Class 3. Students need a set…
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