Recent comments from my students:
- "I have taken many watercolor classes, and this is the best one I have ever taken. Peg was knowledgeable, patient, and thorough."
- "Thank you so much for your encouragement and support. I never dreamed I would be painting and creating at this level. Starting over at this point in my life has been truly life giving. Your kind tutoring has allowed me to move past my insecurities and enjoy a creative future."
with Beverley Street Studio School
Date: Mondays, September 14 – October 19, 2020 (6 classes)
Time: 9am to 12 noon
Skill Level: Beginner to advanced
Tuition: Members: $190; Non-members: $220
Location: Outside at various locations
Registration: Email: director@bssschool.org to sign up and arrange for payment. Their phone is out of order, so do not call and leave a message. Class size is limited. This class is sold out.
Discover the joy of painting outside, and visit some of the prettiest places in our area! You will be amazed at how painting en plein air will increase your skill. We will learn tools for distilling a complicated scene into connected shapes and values. Peg will share various methods and tools for plein air painting, and will do demonstrations on site. You will choose what you paint. Soon all of your paintings, en plein air or in the studio, will improve. Subject matter will vary. We will meet outside at a predetermined location each week, unless the weather is bad (when we will reschedule the class). The instructor will offer critiques and individual help. A materials list will be provided.
Important: We will be following CDC guidelines, so masks and social distancing are required. Do not come if you are not feeling well.
Plein Air Watercolor Mini-Retreat: A Day at the JMU Arboretum (NEW)!
with Larkin Arts
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 (Rain date Wednesday September 23)
Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Skill Level: Beginner to advanced
Location: Edith J. Carrier JMU Arboretum, 780 University Blvd., Harrisonburg
Tuition: $90
Registration: www.larkinarts.com, or call them at (540)236-4223. Register by Sept. 10. Class size is limited to 10, so don't wait!
We could all use a little retreat right now. Fortunately, we have a perfect outside spot right in Harrisonburg, and an enthusiastic instructor to offer valuable tips in plein air painting. The arboretum is full of beautiful subjects to paint: flowers, trees, a pond with lily pads, a green heron, geese and ducks, turtles, songbirds, insects, a labyrinth, several gardens, and trails through an oak-hickory forest.
Peg will offer demonstrations, one-on-one assistance, a color worksheet, and critique. Students will sketch or paint what inspires them. Students will need to sign a Cover waiver, and follow CDC guidelines, including carrying hand sanitizer and wearing a mask around others. A public restroom is available. We suggest you bring a lunch. A materials list will be provided. Please do not sign up for the class if you do not feel ready to be active in a group.
Important: We will be following CDC guidelines, so masks and social distancing are required. Do not come if you are not feeling well.
Plein Air Watercolor Painting at Ridgeview Park, Waynesboro (NEW!)
with Shenandoah Valley Art Center
Date: Wednesday, October 7 (Rain date Friday October 9)
Time: 10-3:30, with 45 minute lunch break (pack a lunch)
Skill Level: Beginner to advanced
Cost: $90
Location: Meet at the River Shelter in the park (use GPS address 700 South Magnolia Ave., Waynesboro). We will paint in that general area. Students will be notified by email by 8 am, if the class is postponed due to weather (see alternate date).
Registration: On this website, go back to "Upcoming Classes" and click on "Registration Form for Plein Air Watercolor Painting in Ridgeview Park". Print this, fill out the form at the bottom, and send it with a check for $90 to me.
Enjoy a day at a beautiful spot, meet new people, and learn a lot about plein air painting! Even if you've never painted with watercolors outside, please join us! I will do a demonstration, provide a color worksheet, help each student one-on-one, and wrap up with tips on improving your paintings. You will learn valuable tips for sketching and painting the river, trees, wildlife, plants, etc. All students must sign a waiver when they arrive. A materials list is included on the registration form.
Important: We will be following CDC guidelines, so masks and social distancing are required. Do not come if you are not feeling well. Restrooms will be open, but there is no soap, so bring hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes.
Valley Barns in Watercolor (NEW!)
with Augusta County Parks and Recreation
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2020
Time: 10-3
Skill Level: Beginner to advanced, age 12+
Location: Augusta County Government Complex in Verona, in the cafeteria
Tuition: $104 per person, includes all materials
Registration: Call the Parks and Recreation office, (540)245-5727, or sign up online at www.co.augusta.va.us. Class size is limited to 8, and is expected to fill early. Register by October 16.
Note: As of September 13, there was only spot left in this class.
Important: We will be following CDC guidelines, so masks and social distancing are required. Do not come if you are not feeling well.
Enjoy a relaxing day learning about watercolor painting. You don’t have to bring anything, and you
do not need experience in watercolor painting. The instructor will provide quality paints, watercolor paper, brushes, a full color lesson, mat, coffee and tea and everything else you need to complete two watercolor paintings!
The Shenandoah Valley abounds in charming old barns, with interesting shapes and colors. The surrounding fields, rolling hills and mountains add to the beauty. Participants will learn how to draw and paint them in watercolors. In addition, you will learn how to paint barn wood in a convincing way. Bring your favorite photos of barns, animals and farms. This class includes demonstrations, color worksheets, and individual help. Wear old clothes or bring an apron. No experiences is needed.
Time includes a 45 minute lunch break. You may go out, or bring a lunch. There is a refrigerator and microwave.
To enter the building, please use the first set of double doors on the west side of the Government Center (which is the side that faces Route 11).
You can paint in watercolors! Start with one of these classes, and you will be on your way.
My classes fill up quickly, so don't wait. Keep checking my website, www.pegsheridan.com, as classes will be added.
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