A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 is required in order to register for each class (unless otherwise specified - above). The balance of the class fee is due 3 months before the first day of each class. When registering include either a post-dated cheque for the balance of the seminar fee or give permission for Hearthspun to deduct full payment for the seminar(s) from a credit card 3 months prior to the seminar. Monthly deductions can also be arranged. Cancellations received in writing 90 days before the first day of class will receive all funds paid less the $100.00. No refunds will be given within 90 days of the class starting date. Deposits are not transferable from class to class or person to person. Please call if you have any questions about this policy. Surface cost is due upon receipt.
*Students should note that in these uncertain economic times we reserve the right to adjust prices should our costs (including the value of our currency relative to the US Dollar) change precipitously.
Thurs - Sun Nov 19 - 22 (plus extra seminar 23-24), 2009
Oil Painting
Screech Owl for 1st Time Oil Painter
9" x 12". Beginner
Thurs, Nov 19 (1 day class)
Bird length 18-15.5 cm
Owls are divided into two sub-families: the Typical Owls and the Barn Owls. The Latin name for the Typical Owls is Strigidae. Screech Owls and Scop-owls, one of many genuses of owls within the family, are widespread consisting of a total of 63 species found on all continents except Antarctica and Australia. The Eastern Screech Owl is a small owl with erectile ear tufts and large frontally placed eyes. They are found in a variety of habitats - forests, farms, parks and gardens. They are nocturnal hunters with deeply hooked bills and sharp talons similar to a hawk - cavity nesters, they feed their young on insects & small rodents.
This class is designed for painters that have never painted in oils before as well as those who just want to paint an owl.
Blueberries and Old Lace
8"x 6", Intermed.
Fri, Nov 20 (1 day class)
Painting realistically in oils depends on using sparse amounts of paint applied with red sable short brights. We’ll use these realistic blueberries and glass dish to learn about creating dimension and depth while controlling the small amounts of richly pigmented paint picked up from a loading zone. Still Life painting offers the opportunity to study concepts not easily included in wildlife painting and thus adds new techniques and skills to your creative repertoire.
Ring Necked Pheasant
Advanced
Sat & Sun, Nov 21 & 22 (2 day class)
Phasianus colchicus
Pheasants are some of the most extraordinary and spectacular birds in the avian world. They have amazing iridescence, complex patterning and are adorned with incredible tail feathers, crests and crowns. Ring-Necked Pheasants were imported to the U.S. and Canada for the purposes of hunting many years ago, and are now an established breeding species in the wild in both countries.
While this project is an "advanced" project please note that Sherry sets up her seminars so that even the new painters to oils, who do the two previous projects, are able to do well with this project.
Linda Lock CDA
Mar 4 - 7th, 2010
Acrylic & Mixed Media Painting
We are happy to have Linda return so soon. Students have lots of fun learning new techniques and using a variety of artistic media. Many of Linda's designs are quite contemporary. Linda is an excellent teacher capable of inspiring students to try many new ideas in their art.
Seminar fee: $450 for 4 days, individual days as space permits $150
Fees include paints, printed material, line drawings, instruction (class time 9-5), fresh fruit and snacks morning and afternoon, coffee and tea and dinner on the first night of the seminar at our home in Mississauga. Lunch break will be one hour; there are several restaurants in the neighbourhood or students may elect to bring their lunch. The seminar will be held at the Beaux Art Gallery in Brampton. Class size 16.
Sherry, a Master Decorative Artist and founder of The Magic Brush Inc, has been travel teaching in 46 states, and around the world, for 32 years. Her unique bird, wildlife, floral and still life techniques are greatly in demand and are exceptionally teachable - and learnable. The demos are supported by the best visual aids and instructional materials. Even a beginner can progress quickly and easily. A "Sherry Seminar" may well be the most exciting one you’ve ever attended!
Classes have been selected such that an individual can start with the Screech Owl and build their repertoire of painting skills, techniques & knowledge through to the Ring Necked Pheasant. The Still-Life teaches different techniques & theory that will increase the knowledge and skills learned. All levels of painter will be comfortable and there's lots of variety to keep your interest & excitement high during all 4 (plus) days of this seminar - we hope you agree.
Seminar fee: includes a catered lunch, snacks, and instructions -4 days $650: 3 days $495; 2 days $340; 1 day $175 CDN.*
Material fees: varies with each project and will include costs of a photo packet and Winsor & Newton palette .
Surface fee: framed panels are available for pick up now.
Canning Time
Advanced - Additional Seminar
Mon & Tues Nov 23 & 24 (2 day class)
11" x 14"
This old blue-green Ball jar, well-used over many years, belonged to my Grandma Davis. Along with garden vegetables and fruits of many kinds, she canned the peaches from trees that my Grandfather tended so carefully. How well I remember those delicious fruits (my favorite!), ripened to perfection, so beautiful, laying by the hundreds on newspapers on the cool basement floor, awaiting their turn. Memories to paint and share....
Add this seminar and make it 6 wonderful days with Sherry!! Additional fee for 4 day registrants is $325*
Seminar Extension ...
The sufficient demand for additional study with Sherry means we have extended her stay with us. Some space is available for this additional 2 day project.
Sherry says of this project that the "piece is one of the best learning pieces with some of the best instructional materials of any piece I've ever taught".
Thurs & Fri Mar 4 & 5 - Tulips and Tea (Time: 9 - 5:00 pm)
A vibrant floral done on a lightly textured background. Use of retarder allows a subtle play on value with contrasting tints to add depth and interest. Image transfers add detail and contrast. 20 x 20 inch canvas
Sat Mar 6- Funky Jewelry (Time: 9 - 4:00 pm)
Linda uses bits and pieces of old jewelry, watch faces, dominoes, coins, dice, beads and crystals, and combines them to create a totally new piece to wear! Each element is wrapped with copper foil and then soldered to add lots of sparkle and unity. Students will need 12 or 13 items for the necklace but we will have lots of possibilities available in class. Linda reports there is usually some trading that goes on between students in this class! Soldering is fun and easy to learn and that means there are lots of other cool projects to do with the techniques you learn!
Sun Mar 7 - Le Chat Noir (Time: 9 - 5:00)
Paint this intriguing night times scene with its air of mystery on a 14 x 18 canvas. Mixed media including image transfers.
Arleta Pech BFA - Fine Artist
July 6 - 8 Watercolours
July 10 - 12 Oils
Arleta Pech is a well known and published artist recognized for painting realism. She is known for her technical skills, use of glazing techniques and her attention to detail. Arleta is listed in Who’s Who in American Art and has written two books, “Painting Fresh Florals in Watercolor” F&W Publications, Inc. 1998 and Radiant Oils: Glazing Techniques for Paintings that Glow” F&W Publications, Inc. 2010 (to be released). In addition, she has written numerous articles for magazines such as International Artist, Watercolor Magic Special Issue Basics, The Artist Magazine, American Artist, Realism Today and the Australian Artist.
Arleta exhibits across North America and travels widely on tours and research sessions. It has been said about her work “Pech’s blooms display an infinite range of hues from a palette of about six colors. Flowers appear as if still in the garden, glowing with luminescence which seems to come from behind the support. The artist includes highly reflective surfaces in her works as “looking glasses” . . . a highly polished cherry table, a perfect globe of antique silver, the complex patterns of a mirrored chess board. In each reflection we find objects from behind the painter. They have evolved as Still Lifes with a View.”
Arleta teaches seminars throughout the USA and we are delighted to announce that Arleta will teach, in Canada for the first time, at Hearthspun two 3 days seminars in 2010.
July 6-8 Watercolour - “Lace and Eggs”
July 10-12 Oil - “Rose Light”.
Arleta has selected the designs based on their learning potential. Her workshops are for all levels – beginner to advance. If you want to have fun learning to paint with glazes these workshops are for you. Drawings are supplied so the students may concentrate on learning techniques that can be applied to all subject matter. Students will have opportunities to practice the techniques and then apply it to their painting. Join Arleta for a fun time that is no pressure and all about learning.
The Oil classes are a great transition for watercolor artists into OIL or Oil artists who want to learn more about glazing -using only transparent colors; she uses NO WHITES or OPAQUE colors, instead she uses the white of the surface to reflect light through the transparent colors for a painting that glows with light!
Seminar Fee: $875 for both seminars, $450 for each individual seminar.
Fees include printed material, line drawings, instruction (class time 9-4), fresh fruit and snacks morning and afternoon, coffee and tea and dinner on the first night of each seminar at our home in Mississauga. Lunch break will be one hour and there are several restaurants in the neighbourhood or students may elect to bring lunch and eat outside at the nearby picnic area. The seminar will be held at the Beaux Art Gallery on Main Street in Brampton. Class size 16.
Students who pre-order her new book, Radiant Oils: Glazing Techniques for Paintings that Glow” F&W Publications, Inc. 2010 (to be released), from Hearthspun will get a 10% discount off the retail price.
Elizabeth Robbins Pruitt is a member of the Oil Painters of America, American Women Artists, the Kansas City Art League, and a Signature Member of the National Oil and Acrylic Painter’s Society. Her works can be found in private collections throughout the United States. She is represented by several galleries throughout the USA.
Elizabeth teaches at the Society of Decorative Painters convention each year and has been influential in assisting decorative artists to make a transition into fine art painting. For more information about her work, visit: www.elizabethpruitt.com.
Elizabeth writes: “My teaching method is to encourage students to stretch their skills and not be afraid of making mistakes. It is very important to me that students understand why values, edges, temperature, composition, and tonality is so important in painting. I go into great detail on how I achieve a certain color mix or why I chose a certain color scheme. I encourage beginner students to take intermediate or even advanced classes. If they come to class with the attitude that they are there to learn and not to just paint a pretty painting, then they will come away with a greater understanding of color relationships and will have improved their painting skills. Not every painting turns out to be a masterpiece. Of course it’s always nice to come away with a good painting and my goal as a teacher is to accomplish that along with learning good principles of art.”
At Elizabeth’s suggestion, we will select the projects(s) being taught about six months prior to the seminar. They will be still lifes with either/or fruit and flowers.
Seminar Fee: $650 for 4 days
Fees include printed material, line drawings, photos, instruction (class time 9-4), fresh fruit and snacks morning and afternoon, coffee and tea and dinner on the first night of each seminar at our home in Mississauga. Lunch break will be one hour and there are several restaurants in the neighbourhood or students may elect to bring lunch. The seminar will be held at the Beaux Art Gallery on Main Street in Brampton. Class size16.
