Visual Art League of Lewisville

October 9, 2010

9:00 am to 5:30 pm

VAL is organizing “En Plein Air” workshops to encourage all artists to enjoy the outdoors, paint the beautiful nature around us, and to support LLELA. The paintings created during the workshop will be eligible for display at the new Lewisville Creative Art Center being constructed in Old Town Lewisville.

When: Saturday, October 9, 2010
Where: Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA)
Coordinator: Murthy Mantha

Registration: Send an email to mlmantha@yahoo.com indicating your interest in attending this workshop.

Fee: VAL is not charging for this event, however, LLELA charges $5 per person for admission to the grounds.

Workshop Format: Free format. We all paint together to learn from each other. Murthy will offer help and suggestions throughout the day. We are considering painting in two locations within the park. You are welcome to paint in your preferred medium. In addition, you can take photographs and do some sketches.

Schedule:

Artists are encouraged to finish at least one painting on site.

PREPARING FOR OUTING IN THE DALLAS AREA:
Bring water bottles, sun glasses, sun screen, hat, umbrella, and a chair

Supplies to Bring:
You are welcome to bring your favorite supplies and palette of colors keeping in mind that you will have to carry them all. Don’t forget to bring something to carry your wet canvases.

General: Sketch Books, pencils, paper towels, plastic bags

Happy Plein Air Painting!

© Murthy Mantha

Don’t miss it! Darla’s Art Retreat and Workshop is in Santa Fe, NM 25-29 October 2008. Photography, Watercolor, Drawing and Journaling at Ghost Ranch Retreat Center. Just a note so you don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to join us in Santa Fe this October at Ghost Ranch. This unique workshop is scheduled for 25-29 October and will combine the medias of photography, watercolor, pastels, colored pencil and more! Learn how to capture the spirit of a place and translate that into a totally original piece of art! Check out my website (still under construction) for details of registration, our schedule, lodging and meals! Share this with any artistic kindred spirits! Only 8 spaces remaining at Ghost Ranch Retreat Center!

— Darla Bostick

Don’t miss it! Darla’s Art Retreat and Workshop is in Santa Fe, NM 25-29 October 2008. Photography, Watercolor, Drawing and Journaling at Ghost Ranch Retreat Center. Just a note so you don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to join us in Santa Fe this October at Ghost Ranch. This unique workshop is scheduled for 25-29 October and will combine the medias of photography, watercolor, pastels, colored pencil and more! Learn how to capture the spirit of a place and translate that into a totally original piece of art! Check out my website (still under construction) for details of registration, our schedule, lodging and meals! Share this with any artistic kindred spirits! Only 8 spaces remaining at Ghost Ranch Retreat Center!

— Darla Bostick

Hello! Since I see that more people at VAL are doing photography, I thought i’d share this workshop. Last year I tried to sign up for it, but there weren’t enough students. No one is signed up yet, but maybe word just needs to spread.
— Kathy Keith

Polaroid Images & Emulsion Transfers
Instructor: Sheila Cunningham
These are offered through the Creative Arts Center of Dallas.

Students create one-of-a-kind artworks from their own slides or prints using these techniques. Basic transfer techniques and hand coloring options are covered. You may bring several 35mm slides or 4″x 6″ prints of your own or use those available in class. No darkroom experience necessary. Minimum enrollment is 5 students. Cost is $100 for members, $130 for non-members plus an additional $25 supply fee. Below is the list of 1-day classes with date, time and location. Click on the class link to register online.

• February 7, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center.
• February 24, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Art Centre of Plano.
• April 7, Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Art Centre of Plano.
• April 21, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center.

Hello! Since I see that more people at VAL are doing photography, I thought i’d share this workshop. Last year I tried to sign up for it, but there weren’t enough students. No one is signed up yet, but maybe word just needs to spread.
— Kathy Keith

Polaroid Images & Emulsion Transfers
Instructor: Sheila Cunningham
These are offered through the Creative Arts Center of Dallas.

Students create one-of-a-kind artworks from their own slides or prints using these techniques. Basic transfer techniques and hand coloring options are covered. You may bring several 35mm slides or 4″x 6″ prints of your own or use those available in class. No darkroom experience necessary. Minimum enrollment is 5 students. Cost is $100 for members, $130 for non-members plus an additional $25 supply fee. Below is the list of 1-day classes with date, time and location. Click on the class link to register online.

• February 7, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center.
• February 24, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Art Centre of Plano.
• April 7, Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Art Centre of Plano.
• April 21, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center.