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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS, CLASSES AND ART CAMPS ARE HELD AT NORTH TAHOE ART CENTER
8731 North Lake Blvd. Kings Beach CA, 96143
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AUGUST
PLEIN AIR PAINTING OUTDOORS
August 13
Instructor: Ian Blackhall Scott
Practice the art of seeing nature through painting outdoors, or "plein air" on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Learn from a live demonstration and personal instruction by award winning local landscape artist Ian Blackhall Scott. Class is open to students age 12 and over, and all ability levels. Students can practice watercolor or oil painting. Canvas and paper will be provided, but students must bring their own painting materials.
This class takes place at Commons Beach, on the lake below our Tahoe City Shop (380 North Lake Blvd. in Tahoe City).
WRITE OUTDOORS
August 15-September 5
Instructor: Charlotte Gross
How does the landscape shape us, and how do we shape the land we inhabit? How can we better advocate for the places we love? In this workshop, we will explore our relationships with the living world through storytelling.
Participants will read examples by nature writers; respond to prompts and writing invitations; craft their own short fiction and/or essays; and offer each other feedback. Whether you have a writing practice of your own, or are new to writing creatively but are seeking a more meaningful connection with the natural world, this course is for you.
EXPLORE WATERCOLOR PAINTING
August 20
Instructor: Cheri Guerrette
Cheri Guerrette's popular monthly beginning watercolor class returns! Participants will learn basic skills while creating their very own painting. An entire piece will be completed in one session. Repeat students are welcome, as the image changes each time. Beginners are also welcome.
Participants can either bring or purchase supplies for an additional $10.
SEPTEMBER
CREATE A FUSED GLASS PENDANT
September 10
Instructor: Toni Rockwell
In this hands-on workshop, many of the designing, shaping and assembling techniques used by glass artists will be demonstrated. You will have the opportunity to design and assemble 4 glass pendants during the workshop. There will be a handout and discussion regarding tools, kilns and other equipment, types of glass, safety, and firing processes. The pendants will be fired and available to take home about a week after the workshop.
*A lunch break is built into this class. Please bring a bag lunch or come prepared to purchase something locally.
EXPLORE WATERCOLOR PAINTING
September 17
Instructor: Cheri Guerrette
Cheri Guerrette's monthly beginning watercolor class returns every third Saturday of the month! Participants will learn basic skills while creating their very own painting. An entire piece will be completed in one session. Repeat students are welcome, as the image changes each time. Beginners are also welcome.
Participants can either bring or purchase supplies for an additional $10.
NATURE JOURNALING
September 24
Instructor: Liz Paganelli
Have you ever wanted to capture the moment with a sketch while hiking a Tahoe trail or strolling the streets of Europe? Local artist Liz Paganelli guides you from your first stroke to your finished drawing. Students will learn basic drawing concepts, tools and techniques of nature drawing, and how to develop a sketch in the field.
The afternoon takes place outside. Please bring sunscreen, a hat, a chair, and a snack.