Workshops, Demos & Classes Sacramento
UArt Sacramento: Workshops, Demos & Classes
Watercolor Autumnal Landscape with Michelle Cordova
Monday, November 11th from 3-5
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
This is one in a series of classes every 2nd Monday, called Art Class with Michelle Cordova. Join us for one class, or take the series to build on the skills learned in the previous classes. In this class, learn how to create beautiful Autumn-themed landscapes (based on photographs). We will have fun exploring 2-D fine art technique basics including color theory, simple sketching (pencil & ink), dynamic line, contrast, simplifying the landscape, using warm and cool colors, creating the illusion of depth with perspective, vanishing point, focal point, experimenting with a variety of watercolor painting technique, and whatever else crops up. All skill levels and ages welcome.
Encaustic In-Depth: Portraiture with Jaya King
3-Day Workshop, Thursday, November 14th – Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10-4
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
This 3-day workshop will showcase how to simplify the human portrait. We will practice color mixes using a limited color palette of 3 colors – yes, three! Within these color mixes, we will explore combinations on how to create mid-tones, shadows, and highlights. In-depth lectures and demonstrations will be given throughout the workshop on how to finesse color mixing and layering techniques. Learn how to build a strong structural foundation by focusing on facial planes. We will use our color mix reference to paint a simplified human portrait. This workshop is limited to only three students so you will have plenty of one-on-one support. Even though we will be working towards a “completed portrait” the emphasis will be on familiarizing ourselves with how to build up layers using purposeful color mixes in order to depict facial structure. Yes, this workshop focuses on encaustic portraiture, however, the techniques and practices you will learn are applicable to all subject matters in encaustic art. You will absolutely gain a better understanding of how to take your art to the next level.
Deluxe Encaustic Lab with Jaya King
Sunday, November 17th, from 1-4
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
The Deluxe Encaustic Lab is a 3-hour block of time so you can focus, practice and paint. This lab is uninstructed however I will be present in case you have a question or two. This lab is designed to be a V.I.P. experience limited to only 5 participants.
Go Big or Go Home: Encaustic Workshop with Jaya King
2-Day Workshop: Monday, Nov. 18 – Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 10-4
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Yes! This is the workshop where we will be working towards one final painting! The composition will be simple so you will have the opportunity to explore the nuances of working large without getting over complicated. As for inspiration, you may absolutely come with an idea – I encourage you to keep it simple. I will be demonstrating a very basic composition – a tree in a field. We will be using a limited muted color palette and working with larger brushes. This is the class we’re we dive further into composition and layering to create depth. We will practice more translucent layering for softness as well.
Creative Freedom with Jennifer Keller
Saturday, November 23rd from 1-3 pm
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Creative Freedom: How to Get Out of Your Own Way and Make Great Art! Deep down you want to explore creativity but something keeps stopping you. Maybe it’s a voice from your past telling you you’re no good at art. Perhaps you used to love to draw as a kid, but don’t give yourself the time to do it now. Or possibly you make up excuses like you don’t have the time, space, support, supplies, or money to make art.
If this sounds familiar, it’s likely that something is blocking you. Whether you used to make art, or never really tried, the good news is I can help you overcome it. In this class, I will share the secrets to get you out of artist’s block and back in touch with your creative energy. This is primarily a lecture-style class and will include journaling exercises and discussions.
Unlock the Secrets of Portrait Painting with Bobbi Baldwin
Every Wednesday from 2:00 – 5:00 pm
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
This class is filled with many lectures and demonstrations on becoming a fine art portrait artist, including and not limited to: eyes, noses, mouths, ears, skin color, bone structure, hair, hands, limbs, torsos, clothing, backgrounds, and marketing. I work individually with all students on the level they are as well as working with the group on areas that I see needed for everyone. It is a great class for whoever you are at whatever level you are at.
$100 per month. Payments can be made at : paypal.me/BaldwinFineArt. Questiosn? Email Bobbi@BaldwinFineArt.com Learn more at BaldwinFineArt.com
Pet Portraits with Carrie Posey
Sunday, December 1, from 1 – 4 pm
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Learn the tricks and tips for painting your pet! This class is open to anyone 13 and up. Please email me at (creativelycarrie@gmail.com) a bright well lit photo of your pet’s head and shoulders by Thursday Nov. 28, 2019, that way we can get a head start on the process!
$35 and includes supplies. Learn more and register here.
Acrylic Pour with Carrie Posey
Monday, December 2, from 2 – 4 pm
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Create fun, easy, and gorgeous pieces of abstract art! Watch swirls, cells, and flowing textures form right in front of your eyes. Once you learn this satisfying technique, you’ll be thrilled with what you can do. It’s so easy in fact, that you may become addicted! No art experience necessary.
Mixed Media Collage with Found Objects with Jennifer Keller
Saturday, December 7th, from 10 – 4
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Want to play with different materials but you’re not quite sure how to put them all together? In this class, we’ll mix fabric, paper, and acrylic paint with techniques that will give you attractive pieces that will warm your heart and are built to last. Beginners welcome! This workshop is friendly to all levels of experience.
Acrylic & Mixed Media Coaching Lab with Jennifer Keller
Sunday, December 8th, from 12:30 – 4:30
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Spend the afternoon in full creative immersion! We’ll begin with a friendly show-and-tell critique session where you’ll get constructive feedback about your art project. Next, you’ll have the time and space to dive into your process. I’ll check in with you throughout the day to offer creativity coaching and to answer your technique questions.
Mixed Media Red Berry Greeting Cards with Michelle Cordova
Monday, December 9, from 3 – 5 pm
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
In this class, we will have fun making sweet and simple red berry collage greeting cards to save or send! Learn to express collage elements along with basic drawings of red berries (based on photographs) with pencil, pen ink and Sumi-e (liquid black ink and brush painting), along with a variety of watercolor techniques. All skill levels and ages welcome.
Atmospheric Depth Acrylic Workshop with Jaya King
December 12th, from 10 am – 4 pm
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Misty mornings, hazy low-lying clouds and fog offer subtle, thick and wonderful atmosphere to a painting. There are so many different moods to the sky above. Even though mega-dynamic billowing clouds have the allure of grandeur, it is equally important to be able to capture the subtlety of light through a veil of mist or fog. One of the most beautiful subjects to paint in nature is the ever-changing sky. Sunsets, starry nights, lazy summer days, and storm fronts provide a lifetime of inspiration. This full-day acrylic workshop will focus on creating depth and atmosphere in a simple “sky-scape” (pictured above). Demo’s will be given throughout the day covering glazing, layering and color-mixing techniques. By using a limited color palette of only three (you heard right – three!) colors we will build transparent and opaque layers to ultimately capture the misty veil of a foggy day.
Misty Mountains Acrylic Workshop
December 13th from 10 – 4
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Vanishing mountains into the distance of a Winter terrain is one of the most beautiful sights of the year. Of course, the colorful greens of Spring, blue skies of Summer, and the fiery leaves of Autumn are extremely alluring. However, it is equally important to be able to capture the subtlety of those seductive Winter greys. This full-day acrylic workshop will focus on creating depth and atmosphere in a simple Winter mountain landscape (pictured above). Demos will be given throughout the day covering glazing, layering, and color-mixing techniques. By using a limited color palette of only three (you heard right – three!) colors we will build up transparent and opaque layers to ultimately capture the cold, receding Misty Mountains.
Intro to Encaustic with Jaya King
December 19th from 10 – 4
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
This is going to be an exciting hands-on introduction to the most magical of mediums: encaustic. In this 1-day workshop, we will be covering the basics of encaustic painting including information about materials, tools, safety and studio set-up. This workshop is limited to only five students so you will have plenty of one-on-one support. We will not be working towards a “completed painting” in this workshop; the emphasis will be on familiarizing ourselves with the application of the wax by creating multiple sample boards. In addition to having painted a handful of encaustic creations, you will walk away with an understanding of why this medium is so alluring (and I warn you, addicting!)
Encaustic, Ink & Imagery with Jaya King
December 20th from 10-4
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
The visual movement of encaustic is undeniably alluring, and yes, addicting. By pairing it’s natural “controlled chaos” with the precision of ink and imagery you can create whole new levels of detail in your encaustic artwork. This 1-day workshop goes beyond the basic introduction to the encaustic medium. The emphasis of this workshop is to learn how to integrate India ink and image transfers into your encaustic paintings to make them more personal. India ink is a wonderful way to bring your own brushstrokes, writing, and line work into your encaustic painting. You will also learn how to successfully apply toner-based image transfers and how to control the torch so the images remain intact. We will not be working towards a “completed painting” in this workshop; the emphasis will be on familiarizing ourselves with the application of the wax and ink techniques by creating multiple sample boards. In addition to having painted a handful of encaustic creations, you will walk away with an understanding of why this medium is so alluring (and I warn you, addicting!)
Encaustic Layering and Collage with Jaya King
December 21st, from 10-4
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
The visual movement of encaustic is undeniably alluring, and yes, addicting. By pairing it’s natural “controlled chaos” with the exciting layering effects of collage paper and fabric inclusions you can create whole new levels of color, pattern and dimension in your encaustic artwork. This 1-day workshop goes beyond the basic introduction to the encaustic medium. The emphasis of this workshop is to learn how to integrate collage paper, tissue paper and various fabrics safely into your encaustic paintings to make them more personal. We will discuss the effect of UV light on paper inclusions and how to make paper choices that will allow your artwork to last. You will also learn how to control the torch (yes, we will be using fire!) so the collage papers remain intact. We will not be working towards a “completed painting” in this workshop; the emphasis will be on familiarizing ourselves with the application of the wax and collage techniques by creating multiple sample boards. In addition to having painted a handful of encaustic creations, you will walk away with an understanding of why this medium is so alluring (and I warn you, addicting!)
$195. Learn more and register here.
Beginning Watercolor with Carie Posey
Sunday, January 5, from 1 – 3:30 pm
At University Art 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Learn the basics of watercolor and having fun doing it! You will learn about the differences in using tube paint vs. watercolor “cakes”, types of brushes, and techniques like washes, layering colors, saving the white of the paper and many more! After learning about the different ways to use watercolor we will bring it all together in a final masterpiece!
$45 plus the cost of supplies. Learn more and register here!
Beginning Acrylics with Carrie Posey
Monday, January 6th, from 1 – 4 pm
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Learn the basics of acrylics! Discover the difference is between fluid and thick-bodied paint, what brushes are best to use to achieve different effects, the different types of surfaces to paint on, how to care for your supplies, and some tips and tricks on how to create beautiful compositions! Come join in the fun and zen that is creativity!
$45 plus the cost of supplies. Learn more and register here.
Misty Mountains Acrylic Workshop with Jaya King
Tuesday, January 7th from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Vanishing mountains into the distance of a Winter terrain is one of the most beautiful sights of the year. Of course, the colorful greens of Spring, blue skies of Summer, and the fiery leaves of Autumn are extremely alluring. However, it is equally important to be able to capture the subtlety of those seductive Winter greys. This full-day acrylic workshop will focus on creating depth and atmosphere in a simple Winter mountain landscape (pictured above). Demos will be given throughout the day covering glazing, layering, and color-mixing techniques. By using a limited color palette of only three (you heard right – three!) colors we will build up transparent and opaque layers to ultimately capture the cold, receding Misty Mountains.
$95. Learn more and register here!
Oil Pastels with Laura Schofield
Sunday, January 12th from 1-3 pm
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Students will discover a variety of new drawing techniques such as stippling, burnishing, scumbling, layering, shading, incised and directional marks, optical blending, pressure, cross-hatching, warm and cool colors and color blending. We will also touch on tone, form, composition, color theory, tools, papers, and products. Applying their new information with the medium, students are challenged with various art projects such as abstract, still life, drawing in nature, using only primary or complementary colors, empty space, warm and cool colors, silhouette, and more. At the end of class, we will have a group discussion and evaluation of techniques as we review everyone’s work. This is a great opportunity for beginners or seasoned artists!
$35. Email Laura at lsschofield123@gmail.com to register.
Beginning Sketch with Michelle Cordova
Monday, January 13th, 3 – 5 pm
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
In this class, we will practice fast loose sketches based on still life, learn about supplies, talk about the difference between drawing and sketching, learn 2-D fine art technique such as dynamic line, artful compositions, using positive and negative space, shading, contrast, using varied pencil & ink technique, and whatever else crops up.
Encaustic Mixed Media with Jaya King
Thursday, Jan 16th and Friday, Jan 17th from 10 am – 4 pm
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Encaustic is an amazing technique that uses pigmented beeswax manipulated by heat tools to create works of art. “Encaustic In-Depth: Mixed Media” is an excellent gateway workshop into this versatile medium. We will be covering the basics of encaustic painting including information about materials, tools, safety and studio set-up. Over the course of this 2-day workshop, we will create multiple sample boards in order to practice and showcase the application of wax and mixed media. I emphasize we will not be working towards a “completed painting” in this workshop. Multiple lecture/demos will be given throughout the workshop along with plenty of practice time.
Special Edition Encaustic Lab with Jaya King
Saturday, January 18th, from 11 am – 4 pm
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
The Special Edition Deluxe Encaustic Lab is a 3-hour SIX-HOUR block of time so you can focus, practice and paint. This full-day encaustic studio time allows you to truly develop a painting or small body of work. Like the standard labs, this lab is still uninstructed however I will be present in case you have a question or two. This lab is designed to be an ultra V.I.P. experience limited to only 4 participants.
Cloud Clinic Acrylic Workshop with Jaya King
Thursday, January 23rd, from 11 am – 4 pm
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
If you want to learn how to create depth, softness, and dimension in your clouds then the Cloud Clinic is here to help! You will learn a variety of techniques to help you master the magnificent cloud! Create an assortment of cloud studies highlighting various exercises instead of working towards a finished painting. Demos will be given throughout the day covering glazing, layering, and color-mixing techniques. By using a limited color palette we will build transparent and opaque layers to ultimately capture the beautifully expressive “Wild Blue Yonder”.
Big Sky Acrylic Workshop with Jaya King
Friday, January 24th, from 11 am – 4 pm
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
One of the most beautiful subjects to paint in nature is the ever-changing sky. Sunsets, starry nights, lazy summer days, and storm fronts provide a lifetime of inspiration. Who can argue that one of the most dynamic natural elements of the sky are clouds? These are the personality of the landscape and are glorious to paint. This acrylic workshop will focus on creating depth in a simple “sky-scape” (pictured above). Demos will be given throughout the day covering glazing, layering, and color-mixing techniques. By using a limited color palette of only 4 colors we will build up transparent and opaque layers to ultimately capture the beautifully expressive “Wild Blue Yonder”.
Zentangle® with Kim Kohler
*The 4th Sunday of the month (holiday season excluded)
At University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento, CA
The Zentangle art method is a moving meditation that taps into your creative flow producing a beautiful piece of art. Each stroke of the pen gets you out of your head and into the present moment where openness and joy dwells. Zentangle is the culmination of Maria Thomas’ art background and Rick Roberts meditation background. He is the Zen and she is the Tangle.
*2020 Schedule: 1/26 – Zentangle Basics, 2/23 – Zentangle Found Poetry*, 3/22 – Zentangle Black Tiles (Keith Haring inspired)*, 4/26 – Zentangle Basics, 5/31 – Zentangle Tea Stains*, 6/28: TBA, 7/26th: TBA, 8/23 – Zentangle Basics, 9/27: TBA, 10/25 – Zentangle Pumpkins* (*=Zentangle Basics class is prerequisit)
$35 includes materials. View Kim’s 2019 Class Schedule!