Menu The Alliance for the Arts is proud to host four visiting instructors who will lead special workshops during January, February and March. These are great opportunities for local artists to work with, learn from, and be inspired by experts in their mediums. All four artists regularly teach in their home towns, as well as travel to teach whenever possible.
Painter David Kessler is based in Winston-Salem, NC. His 3-day Abstracts: Fresh & Loose Workshop on January 14-16 seeks to get student artists to loosen up their style and paint with more freedom and spontaneity. He says his workshop is not only about painting abstract compositions, but also learning to paint more freely. The workshop is $350 for Alliance members or $435 for non-members. More information about David is at www.davidmkessler.com.
World-renowned mosaic artist Susan Wechsler is based in Denver, Co. She returns to the Alliance for a second season to present her 1 or 2-day Mosaic Workshop on January 23-24. Susan creates mosaics on items she finds at flea markets and antique shops using broken pieces of china, stained glass and gemstones. Attendees will learn to cut, glue and grout fine china, art glass and found objects to create their own beautiful keepsake mirror. Her 1-day workshop on January 23rd is $85 for members or $120 for non-members + a $55 supply fee. Her 2-day workshop is $245 for members or $310 for non-members + an $85 Supply fee. You can learn more about Susan and her work at www.mosaicsbysusan.com.
On February 26-27 lifelong artist Ginnie Peterson from St. Paul, MN will present her Paint with Molten Beeswax-Encaustic Workshop. She says this medium is perfect for painters, sculptors and photographers of all levels. Learn to paint with beeswax that is melted and saturated with pigments like those used in oil paints! Most students leave with three finished pieces per day. The workshop is $250 for members ore $315 for non-members. A single-day option is available. Learn more about Ginnie and her work at www.ginniepeterson.com.
Finally on March 1-3 San Francisco-based painter Elio Camacho will lead his Plein Air with Elio Workshop. Although Camacho came to painting later in life he has been a highly-regarded artist and instructor for nearly two decades. He says his goal is to help students capture the particular mood of a moment and to express themselves in bold and colorful ways, all while capturing the beauty and spontaneity of nature. His workshop is $375 for members ore $475 for non-members. Learn more about Camacho at www.colorrelations.com.
These workshops have pre-registration deadlines, so don’t hesitate to sign up if interested. The Alliance offers year-round classes for people of all ages and experience levels. Alliance members always receive 20% off all classes & workshops, among many other member benefits. Visit ArtInLee.org to learn more about the visiting artist workshops, or all of the fun and inspiring things happening at the Alliance all year long.
