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Painting Vibrant Flowers in Oil
This 3-day workshop will teach you how to paint flowers in oil, achieving vibrant, clean color using a loose, fresh, direct method. There will be demonstrations, instruction, critiques and guidance from Pat while you paint. You will learn approaches to understand and simplify flower shapes, depict form thru observation of light and shadow patterns, mix color and paint vases and containers. We will do a painting together with photo supplied on day one, then you will work from your own fresh flower set-ups on days 2 & 3.
Arranging with Showpiece Flowers: Locally Grown Mountain Dahlias
Learn how to use cut flowers and foraged greens to create a large, lush arrangement in a keepsake footed urn. All supplies included.
Melting Magic - Encaustics
Step into a world where creativity knows no bounds and imagination reigns supreme! Join us for an electrifying encaustic workshop where vibrant colors dance on the boards and innovation takes flight. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting your creative journey, everyone is welcome in our inclusive and supportive environment. Discover the mesmerizing art of encaustic painting (the oldest form of painting with melted wax).Get ready to immerse yourself in a whirlwind of fun, laughter, and endless inspiration. Come ignite your passion for art and let your imagination soar!
The Art of Abstract
Bring your sense of adventure and creativity for this workshop The Art of Abstract.
This workshop is designed for the new and experienced Abstract Artist working with acrylic painting materials. You will learn to be generous with yourself. Get out of your comfort zone, let loose your creativity, get rid of that inner critic that has you stuck. By the final phase of our exploration, you will be able to put the beautiful finishing touches on your own abstract painting.
From Realism to Abstraction
Join me in my 16th year teaching palette knife and particular brush techniques using Cobra water mixable oils. (Or your own choice) My class is always called From Realism to Abstraction with focus on how the landscape is always the main focus and can be abstracted. |
The Abstracted Landscape
This 4-day class covers the fundamental tenets of design in art. It’s not specifically a non-objective (pure abstract) class, you get to decide the level of abstraction you wish to explore. It is more of a learn-how-to-think class where you learn a process that you can use to explore new ideas. It’s a crash course on finding authenticity in your work. We cover the seven tenets of creative expression and the language of art. Larry’s intent is to help each artist find a way that works that is unique to them, whether they wish to interpret from life, push their process, or go fully abstract. |
Create a Wreath with Coordinating Tabletop Arrangement
Come to our winter wonderland workshop to create a wreath (or two!) with a long-lasting arrangement that will last through the holidays. We will use foraged textural elements, mountain greens, velvet ribbon and dried florals. All supplies included. |
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Visit: 323 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741 (Map It)
Call: 828-526-4949 (Main)
828-787-2892 (Ceramics Studio)
Funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more at SouthArts.org.
Funding is due in part to a Tourism Grant with Visit Highlands, NC. Learn more HighlandsChamber.org