Painting Holidays
Supply list for all vellum classes
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Painting Beautiful Fruits on Vellum in France
Clos Mirabel
September 28 - October 4, 2024
(Wednesday is a free day to explore the area on your own)
Limit: 12 students
Cost: €450 (class only - I will invoice you through PayPal)
To register for the class, please email me at denisewalserkolar@gmail.com. To book your hotel arrangements please email atelierclosmirabel@gmail.com.
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Learn my approach to painting on vellum during this five-day workshop at the beautiful Clos Mirabel in the south of France. We will begin by doing some exercises on small bits of vellum to learn technique and to get a feel for painting on this surface. Then, we will explore the grounds of Clos Mirabel to choose painting subjects. Apples, pears, plums, figs, kiwis, and berries will be at their peak this time of the year. You might also choose to do a Hoefnagel-Inspired painting of the treasures you find in the gardens.
This class is designed for students new to vellum (learn how to successfully paint on vellum) as well as for more experienced vellum painters (learn new tricks and techniques). The workshop combines demonstrations, discussion of materials and techniques, hands-on time for developing skills, and lots of individual attention and feedback. Handouts with step-by-step instructions will be provided.
Experienced vellum painters can use this as a studio class to work on anything they like.
Six places remaining
Painting on Vellum in Transylvania, Romania
Transylvania School of Botanic Art and Illustration
Copșa Mare, Romania
May 2025
Limit: 6 students
More information coming soon...
Painting on Vellum in Vienna, Austria
May 2025
More information coming soon...
Zoom Lectures and Classes
These are instruction-only online classes. You will not be working along which allows you the opportunity to see everything and not miss a word. Classes are a combination of slide presentations, pre-recorded videos, live demonstrations, and plenty of time for questions. Most classes are designed for artists at all levels. If they are not, or if there are special requirements, that will be noted in the class description.
Zoom classes will be recorded and available to students for 10 days after each session.
Painting Roses on Vellum (online class)
Wednesdays, November 8, 15, 29, December 6, 2023
12:00 - 2:30 pm (Central Time)
Limit: 15 students
Cost: $350 (you will be billed through PayPal)
Old roses are a favorite flower of mine and I love drawing and painting them. In this class, I will share what I have learned about drawing and painting roses, their leaves, buds, thorns, and stems, as well as how to mix beautiful rose colors. Students may work from roses purchased at a florist, from photos they’ve taken during the summer, or even from old dried roses. This is a demonstration-only Zoom class (you will not be creating work during class), but you will have the opportunity to email scans of your work for feedback between classes. This class is for artists with some experience painting on vellum.
To register, please email me at denisewalserkolar@gmail.com
*Full payment holds your place in class.
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Painting Feathers on Vellum (online class)
Wednesdays,Wednesdays, January 10, 17, 24, 2024
12:00 - 2:30 pm (Central Time)
Limit: 15 students
Cost: $275 (you will be billed through PayPal)
Feathers are so fun to paint and they make nice additions to Hoefnagel-Inspired pieces. In this class we will talk about the structure of feathers and how to draw and paint them on vellum. Please note: The possession of feathers and other parts of native North American birds without a permit is prohibited by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). Therefore, I will be demonstrating turkey feathers and peacock feathers from life and other feathers will be painted from photographs. This is a demonstration-only Zoom class (you will not be creating work during class), but you will have the opportunity to email scans of your work for feedback between classes. This class is for artists at all levels.
To register, please email me at denisewalserkolar@gmail.com
*Full payment holds your place in class.
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One-on-One Lessons (online class)
Cost: $65/hour (you will be billed through PayPal)
Is there a technique or medium you would like to learn more about or a certain subject you would like to master? Maybe you are looking for an honest, thoughtful, and supportive critique of your work. I offer personalized one-on-one sessions that are perfect for people looking for more information and guidance. Please email me at denisewalserkolar@gmail.com if you are interested and we can set up a time that works for both of us.