SEMINARS

 

THE VILLAGE ART STUDIO, INC. BARBARA SMENNER owner

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 REGULAR WEEKLY CLASSES

 Taught by Barbara Smenner

 Students are required to sign up in advance.

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DATE:  EACH WEDNESDAY

TIME:   10 AM - 4 PM

FEE:   $ 35.00

Bring subjects to paint or select from our stock of photos.   Students learn color theory, layout & design, composition, drawing  etc.

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Special Drawing Class:

Wednesday Aug 18th, 2010

Method Drawing - The Easy Way

Time: 930 AM - 4 PM

Fee: $ 40.00

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NOTE:  We have had several request for night classes.  Check back here often for information.

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NATIONALLY KNOWN ARTIST SEMINARS

 SCHEDULED FOR 2010 & 2011

 

 Deposit:   A $50.00 deposit is required to hold your place in a seminar which will be deducted from the tuition fee.  Balance of class fee is due one month before the seminar.

Refunds:   Deposits are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Cancellation:  A seminar will be cancelled only in the unlikely event that there is insufficient enrollment.  In this event students will receive a full refund.

Waiting List:  Classes usually fill up very quickly, so it is advisable to register as early as possible.  In the event that the class is full, students may wish us to place them on a waiting list. 

Motel information is listed at the end of the seminar list.

 

THE VILLAGE ART STUDIO, INC. BARBARA SMENNER owner

Gary Jenkins Seminar

We are glad have Gary coming again this spring for another fun filled seminar.
Seating is limited so sign up soon.  NOTE:  This seminar is not part of Gary's certification seminars.  It is a regular class.

Date:  April 7th thru April 11th,  2010   ( Wed - Sun )  

Due to the great response to this seminar, Gary has offered to extend his stay two more days, Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th.   Monday he will teach Geraniums in a Blue Pot ( 18 x 24) and Tuesday 13th he will teach White Rose ( 20 x 24) .   The fee for the extra days is 90.00 per day.

Fee:  450.00     Deposit: $50.00.  Balance due 30 days before beginning of seminar.

                                        
                     Roses in a painted vase                                          Macaws
                     20 x 24   April 7th & 8th                                     14 x 18   April 9th

                                                
                    Geraniums in a blue pot                                        White Rose  
                      18 x 24   April 10th                                        20 x 24  April 11th

                                                                                                                                                                                             

Mike Windberg Landscape Seminar

May 3rd thru May 7th, 2010

Class fee: $450.00.00 for 5 days.    /  $350.00 for first 3 days   /   $250.00 for last 2 days

Deposit:  $50.00.  Balance due 30 days prior to beginning of seminar.

Everyone is excited about Mike Windberg becoming one of our regular art instructors.  Bring your own landscape photos to work from or select from Mikes collection.

The curriculum for this workshop is as follows:

Day 1: AM  Demo and talk on landscape subjects selected for next two days.
           PM Get started painting. Either from Demo or new composition.

Day 2: Continue painting with the goal of getting canvas covered ( 75% finished )

Day 3: Completion of painting.  Time for final touch up.

Day 4: Start new composition.  Short demo on limited pallette color combo.
           Get canvas covered with 75 % finished.

Day 5: Complete painting with final touch up.  Talk on varnishing and framing.
           May be able to varnish some paintings from earlier this week if dry.

NOTE:  Students may paint from Mikes selection or bring their own photos.
            

  
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Mary Carole Portrait Seminar

June 1st thru June 5th, 2010 with May 31 as a free demo day

June 8th thru June 12th, 2010 with June 7th as a free demo day

Class fee:  $450.00 per week.    Deposit: $50.00 per week.  Balance due 30 days before beginning of seminar.

Dont miss this exciting portrait class.  Bring photos of love ones or friends to paint from.  This class will fill fast so get you deposits in early.

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Mary Carole Seminar

Date: September 14th thru 18th, 2010    Please read the note below concerning an extra day ( Sept 19th ) free of charge.

Class fee:  450.00   Deposit: $50.00.   Balance due 30 days before beginning of seminar.

Mary Carole returns to begin our fall season with some great paintings in oils.

Please note the Bear and Elephant are two day paintings.  You will have your choice as to

which one you want to do. 

      

             Roses                              Bear            OR                Elephant
            18 x 24                           18 x 24                          20 x 24 box or portrait
              14th                           15th & 16th                           15th & 16th 

                         

  

         White Horse                      Joyces Garden
            18 x 24                                18 x 24

               17th                                    18th

NOTE !!!!!   Mary Carole is offering a special free day for Color Theory on Sunday Sept 19th  for students taking all 5 days of her seminar.   Please let us know if you wish to stay for the extra day.

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Karen Patton Portrait Seminar

October 26th thru 30th, 2010  ( Tuesday thru Saturday )

Fee:  $ 425.00 for 5 days.

We are happy to have Karen back for our fall lineup of seminars.  Its always a well attended seminar so dont miss out. 


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Fred Wetzel Seminar

 JAN 31st - FEB 4th, 2011   Student must attend all five days
 FEB  7th - FEB 11th, 2011  Student must attend all five days

Class fee: $ 475.00 for each week.  Deposit $50.00 to reserve a seat.  Balance due 30 days prior to start of seminar.

Fred returns this year with another exciting seminar.  Seating is very limited so sign up early.

Students will be taught drawing, composition, values and color and will paint from their own photographs.

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Dalhart Windberg

Date:  May 12th, 13th & 14th, 2011  Students must attend all three days.

Class Fee:  $450.00.  Deposit $ 150.00 to reserve a seat.  Balance due 30 days prior to start of seminar.

We are honored to host nationally known Texas artist Dalhart Windberg this year.    Dal is a master painter whos landscapes are unsurpassed.    He will be teaching landscape and still life.  Bring your own photos to work from or select from his collection.   Coming with Dal will be one of his sons, Mike Windberg who has been one of our regulars.  Dont miss this "dynamic duo " !!!   

Gary Jenkins Seminar

DATE: APRIL 4TH THRU 8TH, 2011

Class Fee: $ 450.00.  Deposit $ 50.00 to reserve a seat.  Balance due 30 days prior to start of seminar.

Gary will kick off our spring line up of exciting seminars.   Photos of the painting he will teach will be posted as soon as we receive them.  Check back often.

   Class photo from a Jenkins Certification Seminar at the Village Art Studio

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Mary Carole Portrait Seminar

DATE:  MAY 30 TH thru JUNE 4TH, 2011
           JUNE 6TH thru JUNE 11TH, 2011

May 30th and June 6th will be free days.  On this date Mary Carole gives demo and offers many helpful hints.  Students always benefit from this free day before the seminar begins.

Mary Carole returns again this year for another fun filled portrait class.  Bring photos of friends and family to paint from. 

Class Fee:  $ 450.00 per week.   A $50.00 deposit reserves your seat.  Balance due 30 days prior to beginning of seminar.

MOTEL INFO:  

When making reservations at motels listed below, tell them you are taking art classes at the Village Art Studio.  You may get a reduced rate.

Best Western Motel.  706-655-2750. This motel is located in Warm Springs
     Georgia.  It is 5 miles from our studio. 

Western Motel.  706-846-4410.  This motel is located in Manchester Ga.  It is 2 miles from our studio. 

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