WORKSHOPS
At Suntan Art Center, we offer a variety of Workshops for every level of artist. Check out our latest offerings.
Two-Day Sumi-e Workshop on Lotus, White Egret and Kingfisher
Saturday, May 24th and May 25th
10:00am to 4:00pm
$199.00 per person
Instructor: Joan Lok
Advance your painting of flowers and birds with freehand brushwork with
sumi-e master Joan Lok.
Day 1, May 24 - Sumi-e Flower: Lotus in Expressive Strokes) – After discussing the materials, classic brushstrokes, how to hold and load the brush with multiple colors, Joan will paint Lotus in a variety of sumi-e techniques. This includes the use of freehand brushwork, calligraphic contours, layering and the expertise mix of white gouache and transparent watercolor. The workshop also covers lotus leaves, stems, seedpods, buds and withering lotus.
Day 2, May 25 - Sumi-e Birds: White Egret and Kingfisher – Learn to paint a mid-size and a small bird common to lotus ponds with Joan. She will paint white egrets in minimal strokes, and playful kingfisher with beautiful feather patterns. Joan will show how to create birds freehand without sketching and how to capture the birds’ spirit with special attention to their eyes.
Everything Encaustics
Instructor: Shelley Jean
shelleyjeanart@gmail.com
2 Day Encaustic Workshop
Saturday, June 7th
Sunday, June 8th
10:00am - 4:00pm
$365.00 Members
$385.00 Non Members
Encaustic painting is the process of painting with hot pigmented beeswax. This technique is ancient, but has become increasingly popular with modern artists of today. Come delve into the versatility of this fascinating medium that invites you to experiment!
Participants will learn about encaustic history, safety, surfaces, and fusing. In this comprehensive 2-day workshop we will be exploring a variety of techniques such as incising, layering, pigment sticks, mark-making, mixed media collage, printmaking, and incorporating photos. Designed for beginners through advanced we will work together to focus on taking your encaustic creativities to a new level! All supplies included.
Shelley Jean is an artist/educator that studied at the Florida School of The Arts. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a B.S. in Art Education and has taught in the public and private sector for over 34 years. She offers in person workshops, private mentoring as well as online workshops. She hosts Encaustic Art for The Soul Retreats nationally and internationally in Asheville, North Carolina, New Mexico's Ghost Ranch, Hawthorne, Florida and Tuscany Italy. She is the founder and President of Florida Wax, a Chapter of International Encaustic Artists and a Core Artist Instructor for R&F Paints.
SILK PAINTING GALORE!
Thursday, October 23
10:00am to 4:00pm
$85.00 per person
Instructor: Peggy Wertheim
(plus $25 materials and equipment payable to artist at workshop)
(Minimum 8 and Maximum 12 students)
Discover, create and explore the exciting techniques of silk painting. Students will learn resist application, color blending, color mixing, paint and salt techniques. You will create a Long Silk Scarf! A wealth of design ideas, reference books and handouts provided. No experience necessary. Fun, easy and creative artform that inspires and achieve success for everyone. All you need to bring is your curiosity & enthusiasm! ***A $25 materials fee is paid directly to the teaching artist the day of the workshop.
Short Bio:
Peggy J. Wertheim, M.A.T., Surface Design Artist in the artforms of marbling, silk painting, batik, shibori, and complex dyeing. Her 45+ year career began with textile color exploration and completion of a Master of Arts in Teaching from Miami University. Ms. Wertheim has exhibited at hundreds of juried and invitational shows and galleries simultaneously while offering workshops. This allows her to share her expertise and creativity with her love of teaching. She currently devotes her energies to teaching workshops, private classes, and creating her Art to Wear and framed artworks.
WATER MARBLING WITH ACRYLICS ON HANGING GLASS BAUBLES! BURSTS OF COLORS & DESIGNS!
Wednesday, November 19th
Tuesday, December 16th
10:00am-12:30pm or 1:00pm-3:30pm
$60.00 per person
Instructor: Peggy Wertheim
(plus $35 materials and equipment payable to artist at workshop)
(Minimum 8 and Maximum 12 students)
Fun, Easy and Inspiring! Marbling with acrylics on carrageenen will inspire you with instant gratification and success! Peggy teaches Traditional Marbling techniques for you to create DECORATIVE GLASS BAUBLES (ORNAMENTS). You will create 10 One-of-a-Kind Glass Beauties! Bring your love of art, your creativity & your curiosity – everything else is included.