Upcoming Events and Classes
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Painting on Vellum in Vienna, Austria
Botanical Garden of the University of Vienna
May 13, 2023
I will post registration information when it becomes available
I will be sharing my technique for painting on vellum during this one-day vellum workshop at the 2nd Get-Together of the Vienna School of Botanical Art (May 6-14, 2023). We will begin by doing some exercises on small bits of vellum (provided) to learn technique and to get a feel for painting on this surface. Then we will draw and paint a small fruit. 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 class combines demonstrations, discussion of materials and techniques, hands-on time for developing skills, and lots of individual attention and feedback.
Painting on Vellum in Grand Marais, Minnesota
Art Colony, Grand Marais, Minnesota
August 28 - September 1, 2023
Learn my technique for painting on vellum during this five-day workshop. Begin by doing some exercises on small bits of vellum to learn technique and get a feel for painting on this surface. Then choose a small botanical subject to draw and paint. Or take inspiration from Joris Hoefnagel’s Mira Calligraphiae Monumenta and create a painting of tiny natural treasures – plants, seashells, insects, etc.
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. If you would prefer to work on paper, that is fine too.
Registration information will be available after January 2023
Painting on Vellum in Transylvania, Romania
Pod Botanical Art Space in Copșa Mare, Transylvania
September 17-23, 2023 (please note new date)
Limit: 5 students
Cost: €1,900
Learn my technique for painting on vellum during this five-day workshop. We will begin by doing some exercises on small bits of vellum to learn technique and get a feel for painting on this surface. Then choose your painting subjects from a variety of seasonal wild plants you find in the surrounding hills.
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.
Fee includes tuition for 5-day workshop, 6 nights accommodation in your own room with bathroom, all food and wine, and airport transfers from Sibiu airport (via Vienna or Munich is best).
For more information go to https://www.podart.space/
To reserve a place in the class email james.decandole@outlook.com
Zoom Lectures and Classes
Drawing with a Ballpoint Pen
Hosted by BAGSC
November 12, 2022
Ballpoint pen can be used to create drawings with very subtle or very bold shading. In this demonstration-only class (you will not be creating work during class), we will talk about supplies, look at works done in ballpoint pen, and learn techniques for creating ballpoint pen drawings. There will be time at the end of class for questions.
For more information or to register, go to https://www.bagsc.org/drawing-with-a-ballpoint-pen
How I Paint on Vellum
November 16, 2022
Noon - 2:30pm (Central Daylight Time)
$45* (you will be billed through PayPal)
Limit: 15 students
This is a class for those who have never painted on vellum but are interested in learning more about it. In this demonstration-only (you will not be creating work during class) Zoom class, we will discuss what vellum is and how it is made, we will talk about what supplies are needed for painting on vellum, and you will learn my technique for painting on vellum. The class is 2 hours with a half hour at the end for questions/review.
For more information or to register, please email me at denisewalserkolar@gmail.com
*Full payment holds your place in class. If you cancel before November 9, 2022, you will receive a full refund.
How to Paint Highlights, Reflected Light, and Lost Edges
December 7, 2022
Noon - 2:30pm (Central Daylight Time)
$45* (you will be billed through PayPal)
Limit: 15 students
Bring more light into your work by including highlights, reflected light, and lost edges. In this demonstration-only (you will not be creating work during class) Zoom class, we will look at examples of each and talk about how to achieve them. We will also talk about achieving highlights on different surfaces (very smooth and shiny to rough dull highlights). The class is 2 hours with a half hour at the end for questions/review.
For more information or to register, please email me at denisewalserkolar@gmail.com
*Full payment holds your place in class. If you cancel before December 1, 2022, you will receive a full refund.
This class is now full. Please let me know if you would like to be added to the waiting list.
Hoefnagel-Inspired Painting on Vellum
Wednesdays - January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 2023
Noon - 2:30pm (Central Daylight Time)
$350* (you will be billed through PayPal)
Limit: 10 students
Taking inspiration from the work of Joris Hoefnagel (Mira Calligraphiae Monumenta) you will create a painting from your collection of tiny natural treasures—plants, seashells, insects, etc. This class is designed for students with some experience painting on vellum as well as for more experienced vellum painters. Class will consist of slide presentations, pre-recorded video, and live demonstrations. No work will be done in class, so that you can concentrate on watching and learning. You will have the opportunity to email scans of your work for feedback between classes and to schedule one 30-minute personal Zoom meeting for feedback or further instruction. These 30-minute sessions will be set up at a mutually agreed upon time during the four weeks of class or after the class has ended. All classes will be recorded, and students will have access to videos for one week after recording is posted.
For more information or to register, please email me at denisewalserkolar@gmail.com
*Full payment holds your place in class. If you cancel before January 1, 2023, you will receive a full refund.
This class is now full. Please let me know if you would like to be added to the waiting list.