The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 19805 W. Capitol Drive Brookfield, WI 53045 Tuesdays, June 4-July 2, 3:00-5:00 pm (no class June 25) Learn how to accentuate vibrant colors, interesting contrasts, and expressive palettes in pastel. Focusing on the impressionistic tradition, we will discuss optical mixing, quick work habits, and color sensitivity. Beginners [...]
Wednesdays: June 5, 12, 19 & 26: 6-8:30 pm Cedarburg Cultural Center W62 N546 Washington Avenue Cedarburg, WI 53012 “Alla Prima” is derived from an Italian phrase meaning, “at first attempt”. The goal with an alla prima painting is to finish the painting in one sitting. Paintings done alla prima often have an energy and [...]
Through Milwaukee Recreation Class held at Morse-Marshall School 4141 N 64th St Milwaukee, WI 53216 Mondays, Jun 24 – Jul 8, 6:00PM- 8:00PM Students will be submerged in the potential uses of watercolor with an emphasis on experimentation. The class will focus on technique beginning with several demos that cover application, mark making, layering, and gouache, stamping, etc. Students [...]
Thursdays: July 11 & 18: 6-8:30 pm Cedarburg Cultural Center W62 N546 Washington Avenue Cedarburg, WI 53012 There is nothing more powerful than an artist’s sketchbook. In this class we will explore different creative exercises to help students develop a working sketchbook. Drawing techniques will be covered along with composition, design, observation, brainstorming techniques, and [...]
Peninsula School of Art 3900 County F Fish Creek, WI 54212 Mon-Wed, July 15-17, 9am-4pm Add a new technique to your painting repertoire. Loosen up and achieve an impressionistic look in your paintings as you learn to apply thick, creamy paint with a palette knife. Achieve vibrant, colorful surfaces with an impasto texture, [...]
The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 19805 W. Capitol Drive Brookfield, WI 53045 (ages 10-12) Tuesdays, July 23 – August 20, 3:30 – 5:00pm Using traditional watercolor techniques students will learn how to plan and execute a painting using a photograph as reference. In this class we will look at many examples of [...]
The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 19805 W. Capitol Drive Brookfield, WI 53045 Tuesdays, July 23-August 13, 6:00-8:30 pm “Alla Prima” paintings derives from an Italian phrase meaning, “at first attempt.” The goal with an alla prima painting is to finish the painting in one sitting. This class will take students through a [...]
Alverno College 3400 S. 43rd Street Milwaukee, WI 53234 3 Thursdays, July 25 – August 8, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. With a focus on media, students will start with a theme, image or idea and create mixed media paintings. Subject matter will be open to students for creating unique and personalized works. We will learn and [...]
Alverno College 3400 S. 43rd Street Milwaukee, WI 53234 3 Mondays, August 5 – 19, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. This class will focus on painting landscapes using acrylics and working from photographs. You will study the elements of a landscape and understand how acrylic painting technique can be used to recreate a scene. Learn how to [...]
Cedar Valley 5349 County Road D West Bend, WI 3-Day Workshop August 23, 24 & 25, 2013 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join me for a few days in the country, away from the daily stress. Let your creative spirit flow, we will take care of the rest. In this stimulating class you will paint the [...]
Cedar Valley 5349 County Road D West Bend, WI Mondays, October 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2013 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join me for a few evenings in the country, away from the daily stress. Let your creative spirit flow, we will take care of the rest. Learn how to see and paint abstractly! You will [...]
Private Lessons
Private Art Lessons Come work in a creative environment with a professional artist for one-on-one sessions that will help you develop your skills, direction, and focus. Beki Borman graduated from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in 2004 with a BFA in painting. She has worked for years in both painting and drawing [...]