Ann Breckon
WATERCOLOR CLASSES 2013
A Year
of Design & Composition
Fun * Informative * A Wide
Variety of Topics * Step-by-step demonstrations
Students of
all experience levels are welcome * Reference photos
and
sketches provided
For 2013 the emphasis for classes will be Design
and Composition.
This is important
and foundational information.
Understanding design definitely results in better paintings.
There are carefully chosen and exciting topics for each
month, selected to keep you
interested and learning new skills. Students
may duplicate the demonstration painting,
change it somewhat
to make it their own, or bring in their own topic-related
reference
material and work at their own pace.
This year classes will be taught in one-month courses with new
design concepts and
projects each month. Every project will be
adaptable to skill levels beginner to advanced.
First priority will be given to students registering for the entire
month's course, but if
there are openings in a class, students are
welcome to sign up for weekly, partial
classes. Cropped or simpler projects will be
provided for those students.
In addition, for those wishing a more in-depth lesson over a less
extended time, every
month there will be a 2-day workshop with a variety
of new and fun subjects. Click on
'WORKSHOPS' above to see the schedule.
Classes meet
weekly, are 3 hours long and
are offered at these times and days:
Tuesday
Mornings
Auburn Valley Creative Arts Center
108 S. Division, Auburn WA 9:30am-12:30pm
Thursday
Mornings Seattle
Daniel Smith Artist's
Materials Store
4150 1st Avenue S, Seattle,
WA 98134 10am-1pm
Friday
Mornings
Bellevue Daniel Smith Artist's
Materials Store
15112 NE 24th St., Redmond, WA 98052 10:30am-1:30pm
Friday
Afternoons Bellevue Daniel
Smith
Artist's Materials Store
15112 NE 24th St., Redmond, WA
98052 2:30-5:30pm
You may mix class times and
locations to fit your schedule or to do make-ups providing
there is space in a class. The same lesson is
taught in all locations unless
a class is
cancelled due to snow.
Tuition
The number of weeks in a course vary somewhat depending on holidays and
my workshop schedule. 3-week courses are
$100; 4-week course are $130. In
classes are $35, space available. All 2-day
workshops are $150. Check with Olympia
and Winslow for their pricing.
As a courtesy, your name will be "penciled in"
on the class list upon request, but a
firm reservation is only made when your
tuition is paid.
(The class fee can be
refunded or transferred to another class until one week before
class. It is
refundable after that only if you or I can find a replacement for your
spot.
Feel free to gift or
sell your place to a friend)
Supplies:
Students are responsible for bringing their own supplies. (About
$150 for the
essential set-up) Please see
"Supply List" above.
In addition, classes are
offered in these locations, with specialized topics and
schedules. For more information,
see contact person:
Olympia
Classes are offered on two Mondays a month at the First Christian
Church, 701 Franklin St. SE, Olympia, through the Olympia Art League.
Contact Roxana Caples at roxanacaples@comcast.net
for registration.
Winslow Held through the Winslow Art Center on Bainbridge
Island in the spring and
fall, both
class and workshops are available at this excellent
location. For
registration and prices, contact Martha Jordan:
martha@winslowartcenter.
Please click here
for Registration Options
(Note: photos
below are examples and may not be the reference photo for the classes)
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COURSE #1
INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN
NORTHERN
WASHINGTON COAST
Sea stacks and crashing waves will be
the subject focus for this class, which includes an overview of Design
and Composition vocabulary. We learn the difference between
design elements and principles and how they work
together to help us improve our art.
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Auburn: Tuesdays
9:30am -12:30pm
Jan. 8,15, 22 $100
Seattle: Thursdays
10am-1pm
Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24 $130
Bellevue: Fridays
10:30am-1:30pm or 2:30-5:30pm
Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25
$130
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COURSE #2 VALUE AND
DOMINANCE
STILL LIFE
WITH WINE
A classic still life with bread, cheese, grapes and wine will help
teach the design lesson. Value is one of the most important
elements. Learn value planning and apply the principle of
dominance to create focal points and mood in a painting. After
this class, a picnic will be in order!
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Auburn: Tuesdays
9:30am -12:30pm
Feb. 5,12,19, 26 $130
Seattle: Thursdays
10am-1pm
Jan.31, Feb. 7,14 ,21 $130
Bellevue: Fridays
10:30am-1:30pm or 2:30-5:30pm
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22
$130
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COURSE #3 EDGES
WATERFALLS
A variety of edges make a painting more interesting and control the
speed of the viewer's eye as they look at our art. They are one
of the most important sources of rhythm and movement in a
painting. Apply soft, hard, broken and lost edges as we paint a
great waterfall.
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Auburn: Tuesdays
9:30am -12:30pm
Mar. 5, 12, 19 $100
Seattle: Thursdays
10am-1pm
Feb. 28, Mar 7, 14, 21 $130
Bellevue: Fridays
10:30am-1:30pm or 2:30-5:30pm
Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22
$130
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COURSE #4 UNITY
EUROPEAN
STREET SCENE
Old, textured walls, lovely architecture,
wrought iron and flower boxes. With so many things to catch our
attention, unity becomes even more important. Learn the
difference between unity and harmony, both important design
ideas. Make the parts all contribute to the whole and see
your art improve.
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Auburn: Tuesdays
9:30am -12:30pm
Apr. 2, 9, 16 $100
Seattle: Thursdays
10am-1pm
Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25 $130
Bellevue: Fridays
10:30am-1:30pm or 2:30-5:30pm
Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26
$130 |
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COURSE #5 LINE AND
DIRECTION
GARDEN PATH
A beautiful sunny path leads into the distance
and our eyes can't help but follow. Learn about movement and
direction in a painting and what keeps a viewer captivated with our art
longer. This will be a great lesson on mixing greens,
textures, shadows and trees.
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Auburn: Tuesdays
9:30am -12:30pm
May 7, 14, 28 $100
Seattle: Thursdays
10am-1pm
May 9, 16, 23, 30 $130
Bellevue: Fridays
10:30am-1:30pm or 2:30-5:30pm
May 10, 17, 24, 31
$130 |
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COURSE #6 SHAPE
AND GRADATION
LOW LIGHT
INTERIORS
Gradation of shapes will create
three-dimensional reality and mood in this softly lit scene.
Learn to paint the glow of lamps, candles and flames into your
art. Did you know shapes are geometric, organic, amorphous,
static and dynamic? Come learn what these mean.
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Auburn: Tuesdays
9:30am -12:30pm
June 4, 11, 18, 25 $130
Seattle: Thursdays
10am-1pm
June 6, 13, 20, 27 $130
Bellevue: Fridays
10:30am-1:30pm or 2:30-5:30pm
June 7, 14, 21, 28
$130 |
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COURSE #7 COLOR
AND HARMONY
BIG SKIES
Paint this beautiful sky as large as you dare. Techniques for
many kinds of skies and clouds will be taught. Learn tips for
making specific colors easily, and how to blend them for harmonious
paintings. Make intelligent color choices for the biggest impact
in your art.
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Auburn: Tuesdays
9:30am -12:30pm
July 9, 16, 23 $100
Seattle: Thursdays
10am-1pm
July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1 $130
Bellevue: Fridays
10:30am-1:30pm or 2:30-5:30pm
July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2 $130 |
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COURSE #8
REPETITION & VARIETY
PINCUSHION
FLOWERS
This is a delightful and unusual flower, with interesting centers,
crepey leaves and style. The clean violet color will make an
impact with any number of backgrounds. Make selection of the
provided reference photos and create your own composition using what we
will learn about repeptition and variety.
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Auburn: Tuesdays
9:30am -12:30pm
Aug. 6, 13, 20 $100
Seattle: Thursdays
10am-1pm
Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29 $130
Bellevue: Fridays
10:30am-1:30pm or 2:30-5:30pm
Aug. 9, 15, 23, 30
$130 |
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COURSE #9
BALANCE AND SPACE
GIG HARBOR
Mt. Rainier floats above this peaceful local
harbor, complete with sails in front and treed hillsides. We will
adjust the spaces created between the parts of the scene and balance
them perfectly for the very best effect. Wonderful lessons on
water, marina, textures and color mixing.
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Auburn: Tuesdays
9:30am -12:30pm
Sept. 3, 10, 17 $100
Seattle: Thursdays
10am-1pm
Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 $130
Bellevue: Fridays
10:30am-1:30pm or 2:30-5:30pm
Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27
$130 |
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COURSE #10
FORMULAS #1
MODERN STILL
LIFE
Have fun while re-inventing the still
life! We will view a variety of compositions by other
artists who are stretching the definition of this age-old artist's
theme. No bowls of fruit allowed. Paint from your own
set-ups if you like. Formulas are fascinating and fun: come see
why I call them the Jiffy-Mix of design.
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Auburn: Tuesdays
9:30am -12:30pm
Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 $130
Seattle: Thursdays
10am-1pm
Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 $130
Bellevue: Fridays
10:30am-1:30pm or 2:30-5:30pm
Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25
$130 |
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COURSE #11
TEXTURE & FORMULAS
GREAT PLAINS
Emphasizing the "Radiating Line" formula,
we'll paint one of the lovely winter scenes photographed from the train
in November. Distant farms, snowy stubble, early dawn light and
rows of fence and telephone poles all help tell the story. This
will make a beautiful holiday card.
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Auburn: Tuesdays
9:30am -12:30pm
Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12 $100
Seattle: Thursdays
10am-1pm
Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21 $130
Bellevue: Fridays
10:30am-1:30pm or 2:30-5:30pm
Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22
$130 |
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COURSE #12
FORMULAS #2
AMARYLLIS
Paint a bright red (or pink or white) flower
as a gift, or to use as your holiday card. Course 10 will
introduce us to Formulas, and this class will be an overview of a dozen
more. We will also be practicing and using design thumbnail
sketches. The 19th and 20th can be optional.
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Auburn: Tuesdays
9:30am -12:30pm
Dec. 3, 10 $65
Seattle: Thursdays
10am-1pm
Dec. 5, 12, 19 $100
Bellevue: Fridays
10:30am-1:30pm or 2:30-5:30pm
Dec. 6, 13, 20 $100 |
Please click here
for Registration Options
2-DAY WORKSHOPS ARE ALSO
AVAILABLE! CLICK HERE TO SEE
Ann Breckon Fine Art *
425-644-4245 * 1900 SW Campus Dr.
37-204, Federal Way, WA 98023
www.annbreckon.com *
annbreckon@gmail.com
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