WORKSHOPS
At Suntan Art Center, we offer a variety of Workshops for every level of artist. Check out our latest offerings.
Bird Sculpture Workshop
Instructor: Joyce Curvin
2 Day Workshop
Saturday November 16
Sunday November 17
1:00pm - 4:00pm
*Must have 6 people sign up to make the class. Younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent.
In our first class, we’ll be crafting the armature and diving into the delightful world of paper mache. Then, we’ll unleash our inner Picassos in the second meeting with painting and fabulous embellishments. You’ll be strutting home with a birdie that stands about 12” tall!
Haiku and Sumi-E Workshop
Instructor: Timothy Huff &
Vanda Sucheston Hughes
Saturday
February 1, 2025
12:00pm - 2:00pm
$60 per person - supplies included
Space is limited so sign up today!
Join us for a serene 2-hour workshop blending the art of Haiku poetry with the elegance of Sumi-e painting. Begin by exploring the principles of Haiku, capturing the fleeting moments and natural beauty in simple yet profound verses. Then, transition to the art of Sumi-e, where you will learn the techniques of brushwork and ink to create harmonious, expressive paintings.
Whether you are a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, this workshop offers a tranquil space to discover and deepen your creative practice.
Timothy Huff, a Binghamton, New York transplant, is a lover of nature andsunshine - which brought him to our beautiful St. Petersburg some 30+ yearsago.He lives his Florida dream with husband Randy and his dog, Toby.A custom window treatment designer by profession, the Covid crisis brought outhis inner poet and is now a published haiku poet.
Formerly an art educator from Columbus Ohio, Vanda Sucheston Hughes now finds her bliss painting Florida seascapes and the beautiful surroundings of St.Petersburg. Vanda learned her Sumi painting techniques while attending a workshop at the Savannah College of Art and Design taught by Professor Chin-Cheng Hung.
PAINTING EXPRESSIVE LANDSCAPES
Instructor: Eric Jacobsen
jacobsenstudio@gmail.com
February 21, 22, 23 - 2025
Three All-day workshops starting at 10:00 am
Total Cost $450.00
Reserve Your Spot - $150
Workshop Balance - $300
*We need 10 people to register and reserve a spot to make the class!
Painting Workshop with Eric Jacobsen. Loosen up your style and paint expressive landscapes. This workshop is for students of all levels, beginner through advanced. Join award winning artist and popular instructor, Eric Jacobsen for this workshop. This workshop is for oil and acrylics. We will focus on the fundamentals of good painting as it relates to landscape painting. We will cover the following topics: Composition, Value, Design, Choosing a Motif, Identifying and mixing accurate Warm and Cool Colors, Establishing a Focal Point as well as Tips and Do’s and Don’ts for the Landscape Painter to consider. The workshop will be complete with informal lectures, instructor demos.Please sign up and join Eric for an informative and enjoyable workshop experience.