WORKSHOPS

Our bi-monthly online Workshops give you the opportunity to paint along with the artist!

Workshops are conducted on Zoom. They are open to APS members who register and pay a nominal fee.

~ Guest artist Workshops are held on the 2nd Saturday of odd-numbered months at 1:00 pm EST.

~ The Workshop is proceeded by our online Member Meeting at 10am, a guest artist Demonstration following the meeting, and an hour long break.

~ The guest artist creates one or two pastel paintings during the three hour online Workshop. Participants are encouraged to paint along.

~ Attendees receive a materials list and reference photo several days before the workshop.

~ Painting subjects vary from workshop to workshop and may include: Landscapes, Figures, Portraits, and Still Life Arrangements.

~ Assorted information will be covered as the guest artist paints: In-Depth Discussion of Materials, Info on Hard and Soft Pastels, Aspects of Art Theory, and Techniques for handling specific painting challenges.

~ A video camera is positioned 1 to 2 feet away from the guest artist’s painting - this allows you to see details of their techniques and close-ups of their developing image.

~ You can ask questions and get feedback as both you, your fellow APS workshop attendees, and the guest artist work create.

~ This adds depth and critical context to the information you receive on the guest artists inspiration and influences, as well as their approaches and methods.

~ If there is time, there may be a critique of the work created during the session. Participation is voluntary.