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SUMMARY:Painting Trees with Watercolors: An Intermediate Watercolor Workshop with Emily Marie Schroeder
DESCRIPTION:Painting Trees with Watercolors: An Intermediate Watercolor Workshop with Emily Marie Schroeder \n590 Water St.\, Prairie du Sac\, WI 53578 \nSaturday\, October 17th\, 2026 | 10am-2pm | Deadline to Register: October 10th\, 2026 \n$160 – Ages: 15+ \nStudents Will Receive: Arches watercolor Journal \nMaterials Included: All additional supplies included- paints\, brushes\, etc. \nIn this 4 hour workshop\, we will practice a variety of different techniques for painting trees. We will look at how to paint clumps of trees far away\, how to paint medium detailed trees a bit closer\, and how to paint bark up close. We will also look at painting different types of trees including hardwoods\, birch\, and pine trees. This class will be a workshop model- we will learn and practice these techniques so that you can test them out in your landscape paintings at home. I do suggest having a basic understanding of watercolors before taking this class. You are welcome to use all of my professional supplies\, or\, bring your own supplies to work with during the class.
URL:https://exploresaukcounty.com/event/painting-trees-with-watercolors-an-intermediate-watercolor-workshop-with-emily-marie-schroeder/
LOCATION:River Arts on Water Gallery\, 590 Water Street\, Prairie du Sac\, WI\, 53578\, United States
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SUMMARY:Oil & Cold Wax Exploratory - Fall with Rick Ross
DESCRIPTION:Oil & Cold Wax Exploratory – Fall with Rick Ross\nSaturday-Sunday\, October 24-25\, 2026 | 9a-4p both days | Deadline to register: October 22\, 2026 \n$230 – Ages 18+ \nLevel: Beginner/no experience necessary/appropriate for beginners and those with some prior experience. \nPainting with Cold Wax Medium is a popular artistic expression all over the world. In this class\, you will explore the basic principles of Cold Wax Medium through instructor led demos\, individual guidance\, and exploration of individual pieces. The techniques are fun\, creative\, and only limited by your imagination. We will explore the process of building layers using printmaking methods\, mark making\, and adding textures. What is added and hidden under layers will be uncovered by reduction including scraping\, scratching\, gouging and the use of solvents. There are no mistakes in this class\, only results that are yet to be discovered. \nYou will leave with basic knowledge of the medium\, a finished painting\, and some works in progress. A variety of tools\, substrates\, and materials will be used along with my favorite methods to achieve fantastic results. We will play with materials such as oils\, powder pigments\, wax crayon\, oil pastels\, pigment sticks\, metallic leaf\, and much more. Tools will consist of brayers\, palette knives\, brushes\, tissue paper\, wax paper\, skewers\, scrapers\, silicone scrapers or shapers\, hand brooms clay shaping tools and other favorites.
URL:https://exploresaukcounty.com/event/oil-cold-wax-exploratory-fall-with-rick-ross/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:River Arts on Water Gallery\, 590 Water Street\, Prairie du Sac\, WI\, 53578\, United States
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SUMMARY:Oil & Cold Wax Exploratory - Fall with Rick Ross
DESCRIPTION:Oil & Cold Wax Exploratory – Fall with Rick Ross\nSaturday-Sunday\, October 24-25\, 2026 | 9a-4p both days | Deadline to register: October 22\, 2026 \n$230 – Ages 18+ \nLevel: Beginner/no experience necessary/appropriate for beginners and those with some prior experience. \nPainting with Cold Wax Medium is a popular artistic expression all over the world. In this class\, you will explore the basic principles of Cold Wax Medium through instructor led demos\, individual guidance\, and exploration of individual pieces. The techniques are fun\, creative\, and only limited by your imagination. We will explore the process of building layers using printmaking methods\, mark making\, and adding textures. What is added and hidden under layers will be uncovered by reduction including scraping\, scratching\, gouging and the use of solvents. There are no mistakes in this class\, only results that are yet to be discovered. \nYou will leave with basic knowledge of the medium\, a finished painting\, and some works in progress. A variety of tools\, substrates\, and materials will be used along with my favorite methods to achieve fantastic results. We will play with materials such as oils\, powder pigments\, wax crayon\, oil pastels\, pigment sticks\, metallic leaf\, and much more. Tools will consist of brayers\, palette knives\, brushes\, tissue paper\, wax paper\, skewers\, scrapers\, silicone scrapers or shapers\, hand brooms clay shaping tools and other favorites.
URL:https://exploresaukcounty.com/event/oil-cold-wax-exploratory-fall-with-rick-ross/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:River Arts on Water Gallery\, 590 Water Street\, Prairie du Sac\, WI\, 53578\, United States
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SUMMARY:Intro to Relief Printmaking with Derek Hibbs
DESCRIPTION:Deadline to register: November 1\, 2026\nMaterials Included: Wood block\, inks\, printing materials\, paper\, transfer paper \nWhat to bring: Before beginning the class\, students will need to purchase a basic set of carving tools from Dick Blick\, Jerry’s\, or another supplier. Speedball Lino Set No. 1. Handle with 5 cutters \nStudents should also bring basic drawing pencils such as an eraser\, Sharpie markers\, and/or Pilot brand ballpoint pens\, Sketchbook or plain white paper to sketch on\, a ruler (optional)\, nitrile or latex gloves (optional)\, art apron or smock (optional). Also\, print off of an 8” x 6” image you want to transfer and make into a relief print (optional – you can draw it in class too). \nLevel: Beginner/No prior experience necessary \nAges 16+ \nThis class will cover an introductory overview to the process of relief printmaking\, its history\, various methods\, and producing multiples through printing. Students will complete one print (image) to entirety over their time in this course. You will have the option to create one block to print from using either linoleum or birch plywood. You will produce 6-8 quality prints of this image and experiment with printing by hand and on a small press. We will examine material choices\, image/composition decision making\, drawing techniques\, transfer techniques\, carving\, printing\, tool care\, print studio practices\, and DIY methods. Students will have the option to explore their own style and creative interests within their imagery. We will be working with an 8” x 6” image size\, preplanned ideas or sketches for producing a relief print are highly encouraged but not required. Before beginning the class\, students will need to purchase a basic set of carving tools from Dick Blick\, Jerry’s\, or another supplier. Speedball Lino Set No. 1. Handle with 5 cutters \nArist Bio: Derek Hibbs grew up in the Toledo area and completed his MFA in Printmaking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He received a BFA in Printmaking from Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne. He currently works in lithography\, intaglio\, and relief methods of printmaking. Currently\, Derek is a full-time preparator at the Chazen Museum of Art and a part-time instructor at Madison College teaching 2D design. Residing in Madison\, WI\, Derek has a fully functional home print studio set up for his own work\, and occasionally works with a number of local artists collaboratively to produce a wide variety of fine art prints. Derek’s work has addressed a range of topics from climate change\, social/political concerns\, and the internal struggle\, and is often inspired by art history. His most recent works have been lighthearted\, nature based\, and not loaded with such heavy content.
URL:https://exploresaukcounty.com/event/intro-to-relief-printmaking-with-derek-hibbs/
LOCATION:River Arts on Water Gallery\, 590 Water Street\, Prairie du Sac\, WI\, 53578\, United States
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