Workshop & DEmo Calendar |
Workshop Descriptions |
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Calendar of upcoming workshops, demos, expos & classes.
MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED… scroll down to find a workshop. Listed in chronological order. See righthand column for general workshop descriptions. REGISTER for J. Hyland Workshops at the Store. More registration & policy information on the Workshop Registration/Policy page. 2023
Online via Zoom hosted by Valley Watercolor Society (Los Angeles, CA area) Steps to Greater Creative Confidence (3-day)—$180 VWS members; $210 non-members. More description soon. REGISTRATION via VWS online (click here for their web page) Friday-Sunday, June 16, 17 & 18, 2023 9:00AM-12:00PM (PDT) each day 2021-22 Sorry, none scheduled for this year. Taking a sabbatical to refocus. 2019 Wet & Workable: Flowers (3-day)—$225 Wednesday–Friday, April 10–12, 2019; 9AM-4PM Wednesday–Friday, April 10–12, 2019; 9AM–4PM Showcase Art Center; flyer download 1335 8th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Information: ShowcaseArtCenter.com Register: Colette Pitcher: (970) 356-8593 or colette AT colettepitcher.com Wet & Workable: Portraits & Pets (3-day)—$350/$400 non-member Tuesday–Thursday, April 16–18, 2019; 9AM–4PM Colorado Watercolor Society; flyer download First Plymouth Church 3501 S. Colorado Boulevard Englewood, CO 80113 Information: ColoradoWatercolorSociety.org Register: CWS by email: Sandy Day Selbert; sandy AT sandydayselbert.com Wacky Watercolor; Creative Freedom (2-day)—$168 Friday/Saturday, May 3-4, 2018; 9AM–4PM Fuller Lodge Art Center; flyer download 2132 Central Avenue Los Alamos, NM 87544 Information: fullerlodgeartcenter.com Register: Fuller Lodge Art Center: (505) 662-1635 |
Jeanne is known for her “Wet & Workable” watercolor painting method that she has developed over the years. It frees students from all the “myths” of watercolor so that they can evolve their creative expression. She is most known for her remarkable and colorful portraits but is also sought out for her expressive floral paintings and still lifes.
Workshop students find her very lively, and approachable to learn from. She packs a great deal of information into the workshop, along with demos and guided painting sessions with the students. Jeanne has a long list of testimonials raving about how much the students learn and how her workshop is one of the best they have ever taken. Wet & Workable Watercolor
Open subject or specified (Portrait, Flowers or Still Life). A live demo of a still life, portrait or flower at the outset. Wet & Workable painting method on saturated paper creates relaxed working time. Learn to manage moisture in your brush, paint & paper for better results. Can be applied to any subject matter... and enables lifting and painting lights back in. Comfortable for those with experience in other media plus a break out for those with traditional watercolor skills.
Wacky Watercolor; Creative Freedom
Try some intuitive and new approaches to get your juices flowing. Exercises to loosen up your creativity. Learn to access your playfulness and create the unexpected. Finish up stalled or turnaround "failed" pieces. Open subject.
Strategies for Brilliant Watercolors
Open subject. Usually demo a still life, portrait or flower. There are multiple ways to approach any subject matter. Learn how to choose techniques best suited for your subject and expression. Learn multiple approaches for the same subject that enhance different outcomes/expressions.
Colorful Watercolor Flower "Portraits"
Capture the unique character of flowers with close-in “portrait” paintings. Learn strategies to distill your subject into simple shapes, values and colors. Create a dimensional feel through layering and flowing washes for soft, exciting backgrounds. Work from supplied reference or your own photos and flowers.
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