one on one in the studio
Starts at $55/half hour + supplies if applicable
Open to all ages. Whether you need some instruction or critique to accomplish your goal or your child is struggling to complete an upcoming school project, work of art for Reflection contest, or working towards Portfolio Review, I'm happy to help.
Bring your current work.
Only applies to one on one.
private instruction for very small group
Starts at $150/hour + supply fee if applicable
Open to all ages. Whether you want a lesson on basic acrylics for you and your grandson, or you've always wanted to learn modern calligraphy - but just want to do it with your own friends. Let me know what you want to learn and I will design a workshop or series of lessons and send a proposal your way. Applies to groups of three or less.
Email to talk details and time possibilities
MAKEart Private small groups in the studio
starts at $300/hour + supplies
Open to all ages. Maybe your group is looking for an art based team building activity, some basic drawing lessons, or you have always wanted to learn how to needle felt … but, you just want to do it with your friends. Let me know what you want to learn and I will design a workshop or series of lessons and send a proposal your way.
60-90 minute Private MAKEart class. Applies to groups of 4-10 makers. Starts at $300/hour + supply fee
I can accommodate groups up to 10. Depending on the activity, we may be able to squeeze in up to 12. Email to talk details and time possibilities
Examples of Workshops and Classes
PROPOSED 1.5-2.5 hour workshop
Brush Lettering Workshop for small group
Learn how to utilize brush pens to create that gorgeous lettering you see all over instagram.
We will go through the basics of brush lettering and faux-ligraphy together, leaving you with all the knowledge to expand your practice at home and be ready to write the coolest notes around.
PROPOSED 1.5-3 hour workshop
Soft Block Carving Workshop for small group
Learn how to carve on a softblock surface, creating your own stamps to use on stationary, stickers, tags, and envelopes ... there are a million ways to use them and endless possibilities.
Students will learn the basics of carving tools and review positive and negative space when thinking about your design. Each student will carve two small stamps and learn the ins and outs of printing while experimenting with many hand-carved stamps, colors, and surfaces.
PROPOSED 1-2 hour workshop
Watercolor Painting
Sit down to a pre-drawn scene and learn how to bring it to life using watercolors. I have a wide selection of still life and landscape designs to choose from.
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PROPOSED
Brush Lettering Private Lessons
Session 1: Basics of the Brush Stroke
Using Crayola regular and supertip markers students will become accustomed to the correct pen grip and pressure to create the distinguished brush stroke look. We will complete a series of exercises to practice the pen grip as well as brush stokes before completing a few occasion cards, gift bags, and tags.
Session 2: Transferring the grip to a brush tip pen
Using Tombow Fudenosuke brush pens (hard and soft tip) students will be introduced to the traditional brush lettering practice by starting a series of exercises in a bound workbook. Students will then make a small watercolor background to be used the following week before making a 8x10 brush lettered artwork. Students will take workbook home and hopefully have time to practice for next week.
Session 3: Transferring the grip to a brush tip pen
Using a variety of brush pens (participants Tombow Fude pens, Pentel sign pens, and colored Tombow brush pens). We will review problem letters, bounce lettering, and spacing. Students will make a desk calendar, complete a small quote of their choosing, and make place cards.
Session 4: Watercolor and Brush Lettering
Introduction to the Pentel Arts Aquash Water Brush. We will use it with sumi ink and watercolors to create a variety of effects, solid black to rainbow letters. Basic watercolor techniques will also be talked about if time allows. The focus will be on working on a larger scale lettered works.
PROPOSED
Private Paper Making Class
Use natural materials to make your very own sheet of paper. Learn how paper is made by hand and give it a try your self. Students will each make their own sheet of paper from start to finish.
PROPOSED
Private Drawing or Painting Class
Choose a subject matter of your own, or let me guide students to draw or paint a seasonally appropriate creation. Basic supplies and procedures will be covered and students will leave with a finished project that they are proud to show off.
PROPOSED
Private Watercolor Class for small group
Session 1: Materials and Color Palette
Session 2: Technique and silhouette
Session 3: Value and masking fluid
Sessions 4: Atmospheric Perspective Session 5: Composition
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Private Beginning Drawing Class for small group
Session 1: The Magical Ellipse
Session 2: The Amazing Trapezoid
Session 3: Adding a light source through shading
Sessions 4 and 5: Still Life Drawing
PROPOSED
Private Workshop: Watercolor Florals
Learn the using watercolor paint to create those loose florals that are all over instagram. (recommended for students familiar with watercolor)
