Shirle Bedient Workshop
“Tradition with a Golden Twist”
May 27-30, 2008
Co-sponsored by the Minnesota Watercolor Society
Tue.-Fri., 9:00am-4:00pm, $385 ($355 BAC or MnWS Members) Room A2020.
Registration through MnWS only - call (651) 437-9327 or email: s.m.zinschlag@att.net
Shirle Bedient used to live in Minnesota, and her workshops always filled quickly, because she is such a great instructor. Now living in Florida, we have the pleasure of welcoming her back to teach us a great workshop. You may have seen her book, Flowers: Special Effects, published by Walter Foster Books. It is filled with fun and easy ways to make your flower paintings stand out from the rest! In this workshop, students will begin with simpler watercolor techniques and move on to mixed media. Some of the mediums used will be gesso, matte medium, watercolor and colored pencils. Shirle’s paintings are filled with saturated dense color that pastel and acrylic can give. She likes the excitement of creating collage and assemblage pieces with items that others would have thrown away. She enjoys the challenge and exhilaration of exploring all these techniques and creating “one of a kind” paintings. To see more of Shirle’s paintings, check out her website, www.shirlebedient.com.

Ted Nuttall -
Figurative Watercolor Painting from Photographs
June 9-13, 2008
Co-sponsored by the Transparent Watercolor Society of America
#1515 Mon.-Fri., 9:00am-4:30pm, $485 ($460 BAC or TWSA Members) includes lunch, Room A2020. Registration through TWSA only - go to www.watercolors.org.
Though often viewed as intimidating and challenging, painting the figure can be just as approachable as a still life or landscape and brings with its accomplishment a unique satisfaction and reward. In his workshop Ted will discuss, with daily demonstrations, lectures and one-on-one interaction, the pitfalls and pluses of painting from photographic reference as well as how to achieve spontaneity, character and life in your figure paintings. As he shares with you his approach to the figure and some specific techniques he uses to bring excitement to his work, you will find your paintings taking on a new life and have great fun in the process.

#1521 Mon.-Fri., 9:00 am-4:00 pm, $525 ($495 Members), Room A2020
Born in China, raised in Malaysia, educated in Singapore and the U.S., Cheng-Khee Chee’s artistic career has been shaped by both the Orient and the West. He constantly explores ways to synthesize the techniques and concepts of both traditions. His ultimate goal is to achieve the essence of Tao, the state of effortless creation which is beyond craftsmanship and artistry. “Let nature take its course and work its wonders,” says Chee. He will share his special insight with you in this unique workshop. Demonstrations will take place from 9 am to noon. Afternoons will consist of painting time and one-on-one instruction and critiques. Half day Demo Option: Attend the morning demos only for $275.
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Edward Minchin Workshop
August 25-29, 2008
Co-sponsored by the Minnesota Watercolor Society
Mon.-Fri., 9:00am-4:00pm, $435 ($395 BAC or MnWS Members) Room A2020.
Registration through MnWS only - call (651) 437-9327 or email: s.m.zinschlag@att.net
This workshop will explore watercolor, acrylic and mixed media in a way to help the student find and keep inspiration alive on a daily basis. Ted is a profilic artist whose career spans 45 years in both England and the U.S. His work has been published in 12 books and he is the recipient of over 95 national awards. Each day Ted will do two demonstrations; one loose realistic painting and the second will be semi-abstract or abstract.

#1525 Mon.-Fri., 9:00am-5:00pm, $525 ($495 Members), Room A2020
Join award winning artist and author, Tony Couch, for a week of demonstration and painting. The workshop sessions begin each morning with a demonstration of Couch completing a painting, explaining what he is doing, and why, as he paints. Students paint in the afternoon and the day will end with critiques by Couch of the day’s completed work, including his own. An optional slide show/lecture on The Principles of Design, including color and composition, will be presented in the afternoon of the first day. Anyone 18 or older is eligible to enroll. There are no prerequisites and the group will be made up of beginners, students, hobbyists and professional artists. Visit Tony's website at www.tonycouch.com.
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Dee Teller
Horse Crazy Workshop
October 17-19, 2008
#1526 Fri-Sat., 9:30am–3:30pm, Sun. 1-5 pm, $225 ($199 Members), Room A2020
Horse Crazy artists, come gallop away with international artist Dee Teller for 3 days of multi-media excitement as you create horses. There will be 2 days of collage and 1 day of Asian Brush. Bring items for collage and your lunch. Instructor will provide leather, Chinese ink, charcoal and brushes. The instructor will have other supplies you may wish to purchase such as brushes, ink, or additional rice paper. Material cost of $3.50 for one sheet of rice paper with possible tool purchases varied.
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