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Drawing and Painting Camp @BCA FULL WITH WAITLIST
Aug
3
to Aug 7

Drawing and Painting Camp @BCA FULL WITH WAITLIST

In this week of exploration we’ll draw and paint all kinds of pictures. We’ll use a variety of mixed media to jazz up our art, dabble in small sculpture, printmaking and more! Be ready for a smorgasboard of activities to expand your skills and your enjoyment of art-making! It’s gonna be a little messy and A LOT of FUN!

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Elements of Abstract Painting  Workshops with Kristen
May
15
9:00 AM09:00

Elements of Abstract Painting Workshops with Kristen

One day mixed level workshops. Each workshop revisits key techniques, tips, and know-how as well as introducing new strategies and material.

Multiple date options
Winter & Spring 2020 
Date: Friday  ** Please select date carefully**
       * Jan 17 or
       * Feb 21 or
       * Mar 13 or 
       * April 17 or 
       * May 15 or 
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (with break for lunch)
Location: 916 Shelburne Road

Explore a variety of acrylic-based techniques with an emphasis on experimentation, joy, and finding what works for you as an artist. This exciting class is all about painting what inspires you in a uniquely personal and deeply expressive way. We'll be covering various elements of abstract art making and how they relate. Topics covered include color, mark and shape making, composition, mixed media, collage, using acrylic mediums to add dimension and depth, and more. We'll also touch on developing studio habits to aid in productivity, objective editing and analysis, and maintaining a positive work space and internal voice. Materials and supplies included. Some experience with any kind of painting is beneficial, but not necessary.


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Acrylic Painting for Beginners at Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, VT
Apr
25
10:00 AM10:00

Acrylic Painting for Beginners at Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, VT

Acrylic Painting for Beginners

Saturday, April 25, 2020

10:00am-4:30pm
Adults and Teens
Location: Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, Vermont
$160 (member) | $185 (non-member)

Participants will explore a variety of acrylic-based techniques with an emphasis on experimentation, joy, and finding what works for you. Vermont artist and instructor Kristen M. Watson, will lead this workshop covering composition, color mixing, painting techniques, safety, and nurturing a positive creative practice, and more. This class will help participants gain the knowledge and skills to be a life-long painter or simply enjoy a great afternoon of painting! Materials for class are included in the price.

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Elements of Abstract Painting  Workshops with Kristen
Apr
17
9:00 AM09:00

Elements of Abstract Painting Workshops with Kristen

One day mixed level workshops. Each workshop revisits key techniques, tips, and know-how as well as introducing new strategies and material.

Multiple date options
Winter & Spring 2020 
Date: Friday  ** Please select date carefully**
       * Jan 17 or
       * Feb 21 or
       * Mar 13 or 
       * April 17 or 
       * May 15 or 
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (with break for lunch)
Location: 916 Shelburne Road

Explore a variety of acrylic-based techniques with an emphasis on experimentation, joy, and finding what works for you as an artist. This exciting class is all about painting what inspires you in a uniquely personal and deeply expressive way. We'll be covering various elements of abstract art making and how they relate. Topics covered include color, mark and shape making, composition, mixed media, collage, using acrylic mediums to add dimension and depth, and more. We'll also touch on developing studio habits to aid in productivity, objective editing and analysis, and maintaining a positive work space and internal voice. Materials and supplies included. Some experience with any kind of painting is beneficial, but not necessary.


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Elements of Abstract Painting  Workshops with Kristen
Mar
13
9:00 AM09:00

Elements of Abstract Painting Workshops with Kristen

One day mixed level workshops. Each workshop revisits key techniques, tips, and know-how as well as introducing new strategies and material.

Multiple date options
Winter & Spring 2020 
Date: Friday  ** Please select date carefully**
       * Jan 17 or
       * Feb 21 or
       * Mar 13 or 
       * April 17 or 
       * May 15 or 
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (with break for lunch)
Location: 916 Shelburne Road

Explore a variety of acrylic-based techniques with an emphasis on experimentation, joy, and finding what works for you as an artist. This exciting class is all about painting what inspires you in a uniquely personal and deeply expressive way. We'll be covering various elements of abstract art making and how they relate. Topics covered include color, mark and shape making, composition, mixed media, collage, using acrylic mediums to add dimension and depth, and more. We'll also touch on developing studio habits to aid in productivity, objective editing and analysis, and maintaining a positive work space and internal voice. Materials and supplies included. Some experience with any kind of painting is beneficial, but not necessary.


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Elements of Abstract Painting  Workshops with Kristen
Feb
21
9:00 AM09:00

Elements of Abstract Painting Workshops with Kristen

One day mixed level workshops. Each workshop revisits key techniques, tips, and know-how as well as introducing new strategies and material.

Multiple date options
Winter & Spring 2020 
Date: Friday  ** Please select date carefully**
       * Jan 17 or
       * Feb 21 or
       * Mar 13 or 
       * April 17 or 
       * May 15 or 
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (with break for lunch)
Location: 916 Shelburne Road

Explore a variety of acrylic-based techniques with an emphasis on experimentation, joy, and finding what works for you as an artist. This exciting class is all about painting what inspires you in a uniquely personal and deeply expressive way. We'll be covering various elements of abstract art making and how they relate. Topics covered include color, mark and shape making, composition, mixed media, collage, using acrylic mediums to add dimension and depth, and more. We'll also touch on developing studio habits to aid in productivity, objective editing and analysis, and maintaining a positive work space and internal voice. Materials and supplies included. Some experience with any kind of painting is beneficial, but not necessary.


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Elements of Abstract Painting  Workshops with Kristen
Jan
17
9:00 AM09:00

Elements of Abstract Painting Workshops with Kristen

One day mixed level workshops. Each workshop revisits key techniques, tips, and know-how as well as introducing new strategies and material.

Multiple date options
Winter & Spring 2020 
Date: Friday  ** Please select date carefully**
       * Jan 17 or
       * Feb 21 or
       * Mar 13 or 
       * April 17 or 
       * May 15 or 
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (with break for lunch)
Location: 916 Shelburne Road

Explore a variety of acrylic-based techniques with an emphasis on experimentation, joy, and finding what works for you as an artist. This exciting class is all about painting what inspires you in a uniquely personal and deeply expressive way. We'll be covering various elements of abstract art making and how they relate. Topics covered include color, mark and shape making, composition, mixed media, collage, using acrylic mediums to add dimension and depth, and more. We'll also touch on developing studio habits to aid in productivity, objective editing and analysis, and maintaining a positive work space and internal voice. Materials and supplies included. Some experience with any kind of painting is beneficial, but not necessary.


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Intuitive Painting (Sequencing) with Kristen- Morning session
Nov
1
9:00 AM09:00

Intuitive Painting (Sequencing) with Kristen- Morning session

2.5 hour workshop.  Multiple options
Fall 2019: Friday ** Select date carefully**
        * Oct 4 or
        * Nov 1 or
        * Dec 6 or
 Sign up for all 3 and save!
Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: 916 Shelburne Road

In this class you'll learn a new approach to painting developed at River Gallery School in Brattleboro, by Ric Campman. Sequencing is a hands-on, intuitive approach that allows beginners and more experienced artists to enter the process of painting without the common feelings of self-doubt, technical inadequacy, or uncertainty.

Studio time will begin with quiet meditation after which you'll move into your work at your own pace with a spirit of simplicity and a beginner's mind along with guidance and support from certified Sequencing Instructor Kristen M. Watson.  Sequencing values process over outcome and the focus is on awareness of and joy in color, light, and the physical encounter with the paint. This workshop is particularly suited to new artists and those who want to let go of habits that do not serve them in favor of more joyful and childlike art making. 

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Elements of Abstract Painting  Workshop with Kristen
Oct
18
9:00 AM09:00

Elements of Abstract Painting Workshop with Kristen

1 day workshop.  Multiple date options
Fall 2019  
Date: Friday  ** Please select date carefully**
       * Oct 18 or
       * Nov 15 or
       * Dec 13 or 
  Sign up for all 3 and save!
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (1 hour break for lunch)
Location: 916 Shelburne Road

Explore a variety of acrylic-based techniques with an emphasis on experimentation, joy, and finding what works for you as an artist. This exciting class is all about painting what inspires you in a uniquely personal and deeply expressive way. We'll be covering various elements of abstract art making and how they relate. Topics covered include color, mark and shape making, composition, mixed media, using acrylic mediums to add dimension and depth, and more. We'll also touch on developing studio habits to aid in productivity, objective editing and analysis, and maintaining a positive work space and internal voice. We will learn about some abstract painters to help understand some of the concepts behind non-representational painting (painting without recognizable imagery). Materials and supplies included. All experience levels are welcome!


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Intro to Abstract Painting with Acrylics at Davis Studio
Mar
28
to May 30

Intro to Abstract Painting with Acrylics at Davis Studio

Explore a variety of acrylic-based techniques with an emphasis on experimentation, joy, and finding what works for you as an artist. This exciting class is all about painting what inspires you in a uniquely personal and deeply expressive way! We'll be covering various elements of abstract art making and how they relate. Topics covered include color, mark and shape making, composition, mixed media, using acrylic mediums to add dimension and depth, and more. We'll also touch on developing studio habits to aid in productivity, objective editing and analysis, and maintaining a positive work space and internal voice. We will learn about some abstract painters to help understand some of the concepts behind non-representational painting (painting without recognizable imagery). Materials and supplies included. All experience levels are welcome!

Spring 2019 
Date: Thursdays  ** Please note these dates are not consecutive**
 *March 28, (off April 4), April 11, 18 (off 25 and May 2) May 9, 16, (off 23), 30 
Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: 916 Shelburne Road
Learn more and Register here.

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Everything but the Brush- An evening of painting with Kristen M. Watson
Jun
15
6:00 PM18:00

Everything but the Brush- An evening of painting with Kristen M. Watson

Thursday, June 15, 2017, 6:00-8:00pm at New City Galerie

Ever wonder how some artists get those amazing textures and patterns on their paintings? Join local artist and teacher, Kristen M. Watson for an evening of fun as we explore intuitive acrylic painting using non-traditional tools-literally everything but the brush! 

After some basic painting instruction we’ll move into working with brayers, bubble wrap, forks, spray bottles, plastic doo-hickeys, our fingers, and a trove of household and found objects (feel free to bring some of your own!) to spray, smear, scrape, stamp, and roll your own expressive design. You’ll leave with your very own original artwork and lots of ideas to inspire you in your home or studio. And don’t worry; there will be paintbrushes too.  

Your registration fee includes all supplies. Only 12 slots available so sign up soon! J Fee: $40

Parking: Bank Street Garage (First 2 Hours FREE) or on street meters.

This activity is part of Vermont Arts 2017, a project of the Vermont Arts Council. #VTArts2017

About Kristen

Kristen is a professional artist and licensed teacher. She makes and teaches art in a broad range of media. Currently she teaches at Burlington City Arts and Davis Studio, and is also a teaching artist for the Vermont Arts Council and a VAC grant recipient.

Kristen’s work focuses on mixed media intuitive painting and installation. She exhibits her work locally and regionally in both group and solo shows, and has been selected for several juried exhibits. Her work is also held in private collections. She is currently an artist in residence at New City Galerie and has completed artist residencies at the Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, Vermont, and the Rensing Center, South Carolina.   www.kristenmwatson.com

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