THE LEARNING CURVE Winter/Spring 2010 VISUAL ART & WRITING WORKSHOPS

Mixed Media Painting: One Day Workshops

Join one of Tucson’s favorite painters as you explore this vibrant combination of water-based acrylic paint with chalk and oil pastels and oil paint stick on paper  with guided exercises developed by the instructor over twenty very creative years. Experience the individual properties of each material and the exciting combinations achieved  as you surprise even yourself. Layers of transparent color and  textures and rich depth will add another dimension to your paintings. Some painting and drawing experience helpful, but not essential. All materials provided by instructor, for a small fee of $5.00. Please bring a brown bag lunch or snack for noontime break.

Workshop 1:
When: Saturday, Mar 20, 9:00am-3:00pm
Where: St. Philip’s in the Hills Palo Verde Room
Workshop 2:
When: Saturday, Apr 17, 9:00-3:00pm
Where: Miller/Alexander Studio 411. N. 7th Ave. (north door)
Workshop 3:
When: Saturday, May 8, 9:00-3:00pm
Where: Miller/Alexander Studio 411. N. 7th Ave. (north door)

Cost: $69 for each workshop (students may sign up for more than one workshop)

Instructor: Cynthia Miller, M.F.A., completed her undergraduate work in fine arts at the San Francisco Art Institute and her graduate work at the University of Arizona.  Her innovative mixed media work can be seen at the Tucson International Airport and the Tucson Museum of Art. Her illustrations appear in Southwest Kitchen Garden by Kim Nelson, published by Rio Nuevo Press.

Materials List
A Strathmore pad of Drawing Paper, 80 lb. ,18"x 24"
Acrylic paints (Golden brand or Liquitex):
    Naphthol Crimson, medium, Phthalo Blue, Hansa or Azo Yellow, Medium and White Gesso
Chalk pastels, an inexpensive set or purchase singly
Oil Pastels, an inexpensive set or purchased singly
Oil Paint sticks, SHIVA brand, only, please, may be bought at Sarnoff or Posner's on Park south of Speedway only:
   White, Alizarin Crimson, Phthalo Green, Yellow Ochre, Phthalo Blue, other colors as you prefer
Brushes: Acrylic brushes, medium width, a round and a flat, also an inexpensive 2" bristle brush from Ace hardware,
   other brushes as you wish
Pencil, eraser, exacto knife, styrofoam plate for palettes, water can (plastic, not glass) paper towels
Optional: an apron

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