Comments from my workshop on January 15:
- "Beginners are very welcome, and instantly put at ease. The method of teaching was effective- a good pace."
- "Thank you so much! A great day learning and experiencing painting a painting."
- "Peg's classes are informative and fun - her enthusiasm and enjoyment of painting are contagious. Handouts are appreciated, as well as all of the illustrations."
- "Peg is a wonderful teacher; skillful, talented and with an easy teaching style. So enjoyed her class and will take more of them."
Beginning Watercolors (New!)
Offered by the Arts Center in Orange
Have you always wanted to paint with watercolors? Or has it just been a long time since you've painted? Either way, this class may be a great way to get going in watercolor painting. Peg will teach you basic techniques in watercolor, and then lead you through two simple paintings. Her demonstrations will give you valuable tips on color, brush handling, composition and technique. Her color step-by-step lessons will review the demonstration, and help you remember the steps. Finally, her patient individual help will guide you in the right direction.
This class is open to all levels, ages 12 and up. A materials list will be sent, or you may buy a beginning watercolor kit from Peg for $60 (let her know by March 1).
Date: Saturday, April 30 (Please note: This class was originally scheduled for Jan. 22. Registration is now open for March 12).
Time: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
Skill Level: This class is open to beginners to advanced painters, including children ages 12 and up.
Location: Arts Center in Orange, 129 East Main Street, Orange, VA
Cost: $85
Registration: Go to www.artscenterinorange.com, or call (540)672-7311
Rocks and Water in Watercolor
Learn how to paint still and moving water, in this two day workshop. Peg will teach you the techniques needed to paint water through demonstrations, step by step color worksheets, and individual help. Peg will emphasize planning your paintings with value sketches, color plans, and designing good compositions. She will also share how to paint convincing rocks, trees, and other elements of the surrounding landscape. Bring photos of lakes, rivers, streams, waterfalls, etc. Register by April 2.
Dates : April 13 & 14.
Times: 9:30 to 4 pm (1/2 hr lunch break)
Location: Beverley Street Studio School
Skill Level: Participants should have basic skills in watercolor
Cost: $ 220 for members - $ 250 for non members
Registration: Online at www.bssschool.org, or call (540)886-8636
Plein Air Painting in Watercolor
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 meet in the studio). The instructor will offer critiques and individual help. A materials list will be provided.
Dates : June 6 and 7, 2022
Times: 9:30 to 4 pm (1/2 hr lunch break)
Location: Outside locations near Staunton, weather depending. In case of bad weather, we will be in the studio.
Skill Level: Participants should have basic skills in watercolor
Cost: $ 220 for members - $ 250 for non members
Registration: Online at www.bssschool.org, or call (540)886-8636
Coastal Maine - Painting Dramatic Seascapes and Exploring Acadia National Park
I am co-leading this workshop with Nancy Armstrong, September 8-14, 2022, in Bar Harbor, Maine.
If you are an active adult who enjoys hiking, walking, art, nature, local food and wine, and plein air painting, this trip to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park is for you! This unique art-focused trip will feature a combination of guided events and free time to paint and explore coastal Maine. If you attended the first trip in 2019, you will enjoy new experiences on this trip. Tentative plans include: a welcome dinner; a lighthouse boat tour; a trip to Cadillac Mountain; several watercolor demonstrations; a day at Northeast Harbor including gardens, lunch, and a demonstration; opportunities for outside yoga; wine and cheese critiques; a visit to Seal Harbor to paint boats and fishermen; shuttle tours and hiking; a visit to a nature museum, and much more. We will stay at the friendly and convenient Acadia Inn, where a free shuttle will take you to Bar Harbor and into the park. This trip is designed for painters only; non-painting spouses should not attend. We also ask that all participants be fully vaccinated. A materials list will be provided. The second trip meeting will be held at Beverley Street Studio School on August 13, from 11-12.
Dates: September 8-14, 2022
Location: Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and Mount Desert Island, Maine
Skill Level: Participants should have basic skills in watercolor. Experience painting outside is very helpful.
Cost: $1,890 for double occupancy/ $2760 for single occupancy. The first payment is due in May.
Registration: Call Beverley Street Studio School office at 540-886-8636.
Questions? Contact Peg: psheridan99@comcast.net
Don't believe the myth that watercolor painting is too hard, and mistakes are forever! I will show you the techniques you need to paint, and how to fix mistakes. You will be surprised how quickly you improve, with good instruction!
