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Here is the list of our FREE April, 2010, “How To” Art Demos and Workshops at the Bellevue DANIEL SMTH Art Supply Store.  For more information on the individual FREE demos please visit our Bellevue DANIEL SMITH Store Events Blog and our Seattle DANIEL SMITH Store Events Blog and for Special Events and Demos added after this list was posted.

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Saturday, April 3rd

11am & 1:45pm

 

Saturday, April 10th

11am & 1:45pm

(Don’t forget Ann’s Workshop: Watercolor: Painting Horses! April 28 & 29, 2010 at the Seattle Store )

 

Saturday, April 17th

11:30 to 2pm (Special Time!)

 

Saturday, April 24th

11am & 1:45

 

Saturday, April 24th

3pm to 5pm (Special Time!)

Just in Time for Mother’s Day!

 

Sunday, April 25th

Gage Instructor Mitchell Albala

12pm to 2pm

Have Mitchell sign your copy of his new book: Landscape Painting after his demo!

 

Bellevue April Workshops:
 
MIXED MEDIA: Pen & Ink with Watercolor with Joe MacKechnie

Exploring different ways to paint with watercolor by combining it with something else can lead to exciting discoveries as an artist.  For this workshop, Northwest Artist Joe MacKechnie will be teaching how watercolor and ink can be combined to create powerful effects and exciting paintings.

Workshop Project #1: Painting an Urban Scene

Workshop Project #2: Painting Koi Fish

 

“Don’t get stuck…let Katherine show you how easy and dynamic ideas to loosen up and make your paintings lively!  Students will learn basic fun techniques to get the joy, creativity, and confidence back in your watercolors.  Bring to class several paintings that you feel could use a fresh new look.”

 

 

Every Day,  Express Yourself  with  ART….
 
~Deborah Burns

 

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This Saturday for one of our FREE “How To” Art demos at our Bellevue DANIEL SMITH Store we have Gail Baker demonstrating “Special Effects in Acrylic Painting – Improvisation and Experimentation“  Gail will be sharing her ideas for using Improvisation and Experimentation to drive the Creative Process for Acrylic Painting.  

 

 

 

We also are having two Workshopsthis weekend at the Bellevue Store:

 

If you haven’t tried Watercolor Sticks, this is the perfect opportunity. Che gives you step-by-step instruction on new ways to paint in the studio or on location. Materials required for the expanded section.
001 900 220
$50 per day
2pm to 5pm
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Learn to add texture and interest to your paintings by letting the colors show through with Gary’s unique building of pastel layers. A process that will enliven your under-painting adding dimension to your work. Materials required for the expanded section
Please register early, as class sizes are limited to 12 students
001 900 218
$50 per day
1pm to 4pm
beginningartist.com 

 

Every Day,  Express Yourself  with  ART….
 
~Deborah Burns
 
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Just recently we have expanded our ART 101 Workshops based on the feedback from Bellevues’ successful Watercolor 101 Workshops last year with Che Lopez.  If you have been curious about learning “How to” work in a new Art medium, these Art 101 workshops are a good way to get a basic introduction to them.  The DANIEL SMITH Stores we now have ART 101 Workshops currently scheduled for: 

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Seattle 101 Workshops: 206-223-9599

 

June 16th & 23rd
PRINTMAKING 101: Screenprinting
with David Pruneda

Exploding back into popularity in the last decade, Screen printing is a versatile and exciting form of printmaking. We will explore techniques used for printing multicolor images on paper as well as fabric. Session one: Learn the history, terminology, and materials. Session two: Put that knowledge to use, creating finished prints with guidance and supervision. A class for beginners, both sections are limited to 10 Students. Call to reserve your spot!
$65 Materials Fee
5 pm to 7 pm

 

Bellevue 101 Workshops: 425-643-1781

 

Friday, June 12th
WATERCOLOR STICKS 101: Expanded Section
With Che Lopez

If you haven’t used the new DANIEL SMITH Watercolor Sticks before, this is the perfect opportunity to try them for yourself while Che gives you step-by-step instruction on the many versatile and new ways to paint in the studio or on location. Materials required for the expanded section.
$50 per day
4 pm to 7 pm
001 900 220

 

Saturday, June 13th & 27th
OIL 101: The Limited Palette
With Melinda Iverson

If you’ve always been curious about oil painting, but have had no idea how to begin start your Saturday in this one-hour class of oil painting fundamentals. Melinda will show you basic materials and useful tips you can try on the spot. Each student will receive a $10 coupon to use at the Bellevue store towards purchasing art materials during the day attended. Please register early, as class sizes are limited.
$10 per day
9 am to 10 am
001 900 204

 

Saturday, June 20th
WATERCOLOR 101: Mixing Greens
With Che Lopez 

Start your day early in this one-hour class of Mixing Greens where our instructor will show you fun and useful tips on how to mix a variety of greens with a basic palette. Each student will receive a $10.00 coupon to use at the Bellevue store towards purchasing art materials during the day attended. Please register early, as class sizes are limited.
$10 per day
9 am to 10 am
001 020 004 

 

So, there you have it…some ART 101 Workshops to give you a start into a whole new Art Experience!

 

 

~Deborah Burns

The FREE demo this Saturday at the Bellevue DANIEL SMITH Store is Acrylic painting, and Sunday is “Come Paint with Staff” with DANIEL SMITH Ultimate Acrylic Paint.

DON’T FORGET Dianna’s Workshop July 23rd Bellevue Store!

Diana Shyne Workshop
Wednesday July 23rd

With Dianna Shyne

Join impressionist painter Dianna Shyne in a distinctive approach to acrylic painting.  Dianna will show you her techniques with a combination of fluid and

heavy bodied acrylics to create dynamic images.  Using landscapes for the basis of composition and form, students will learn to increase their freedom and control.

Start your summer with a painting class that is fast paced, fun, and inspirational!

$75 per day

11 am to 4 pm

001 020 057

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This May there are two Watercolor 101 Workshops

with Che Lopez at the DANIEL SMITH Store in Bellevue .

Saturday May 3rd and Saturday May 17th

both are one hour from 9 to 10 am

and are $10.00 each day.

The cool thing is that each student will receive a $10.00 coupon to use toward the purchase of art materials!

This is a basic watercolor class where you will learn to stretch and staple watercolor paper, choose a basic watercolor palette, and learn about the features and benefits of watercolor brushes. You will also learn to create a simple wash, wet on wet methods, and dry painting techniques.

So if you always wanted to learn how to paint in watercolor, here is a great way to get you started!

Be sure to register early because class sizes are limited!

** Watercolor Portrait of Che Lopez by Holly White Gehrt