Classes and gatherings for Fall, 2017. These classes are held in Los Osos, California (near San Luis Obispo).
New Events with Artist Jeanne Miller! Jeanne Miller's paintings celebrate the earth, water and sky of the American west in silk, oil, pastel, watercolor, and more. She teaches painting, conducts art-centered teambuilding events, and creates custom work for residential and commercial use. Call or text 805-602-7817 or email westernartist (at) gmail.com if you have questions or would like to register.
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FOR ADULTS - Create an Original Hand-Painted Silk Scarf Friday, November 17 from 6-8pm and the following day, Saturday, November 18 from 10am-12noon, $55 includes all materials. ***You must attend both days in order to complete your project!*** You’ll create a hand-painted 8x54-inch scarf. If you are worried about your art skills, you can relax because silk painting yields beautiful results even for those inexperienced in any kind of painting or drawing. We will use water-based French dyes and water-based resists. Assorted geometric designs, as well as designs from nature are provided so you do NOT have to bring a drawing to work from, although you are welcome to. Jeanne will chemically set the colors after the class and your completed scarf will be ready for pickup by Tuesday, November 21.
FOR KIDS - Create an Original Hand-Painted Silk Scarf Friday, December 1 from 4-6pm and the following day, Saturday, December 2 from 9-11am, $55 includes all materials. * **Kids must attend both days in order to complete their project!***Kids will create a hand-painted 8x54-inch scarf. They will love the beautiful results and the amazing colors that mix and blend on the fabric. Nothing toxic - we will use water-based French dyes, and water-based resists. Assorted geometric designs, as well as designs from nature are provided so kids do NOT have to bring a drawing to work from, although they are welcome to. Jeanne will chemically set the colors after the class and the completed scarves will be ready for pickup by Tuesday, December 5.
Creative Circle SILK Drop-In (Ongoing, Wednesdays 3-5pm), $10 if you bring all of your own materials; $20 and up if Jeanne provides the materials. To attend, you must have completed one of Jeanne’s silk painting classes, or have other previous experience with silk painting. Not a class—rather, an opportunity to work together with other silk artists. Share in the energy and inspiration of a circle of artists!
SILK Experimentation Day Monday, November 13 from 9:30 - 1:30, $30 includes all materials, open to anyone who has taken my silk class. Depending on time, we may try new resists, colored and metallic resists, salt, alcohol and water effects, abstract approaches, tie-dye approaches, painting without resists, using antifusants and sizings for painterly techniques, rubber stamping and stenciling techniques, or….?! You will not go home with a finished project – instead, you’ll have lots of new ideas about what silk painting can be.
SILK Experimentation Day Monday, December 11 from 9:30 - 1:30, $30 includes all materials, open to anyone who has taken my silk class. We will continue to experiment with materials and techniques. You will not go home with a finished project – instead, you’ll have lots of new ideas about what silk painting can be.
Creative Circle ALL MEDIA drop-in (Ongoing, Thursdays, 12-2pm), $10; please bring your own project and all materials. Silk painters are welcome at this Drop-In as well as the Wednesday one. Not a class and no previous experience is required, just an ability to work without instruction.
For details or to register contact Jeanne at 805-602-7817 westernartist (at) gmail.com