Contact Mary for more
information on any of the classes / art shows
listed: mary@telfleur.com or 815-715-1527
Summer CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
and SHOWS
The
Learning & Product Expo Lisle, Illinois
July 9, 10, and 11th 2009
Creative Visioning in Watercolor for
Each Month of the Year
Have you thought about how you want to spend your
time from now until next year at this time? Everything
starts with a thought. And sometimes writing that
thought down or painting it can make it even more
powerful.
Paint a mini-painting on watercolor postcards
- one for your vision of each month of the year.
Often using a smaller size surface can be less
intimidating than a huge sheet of paper. I'll
start off demonstrating some simple trees or flowers
in the foreground with a wash of color in the
background that could be used again using different
colors or compositions. Or use some photos and
quotes I'll have handy as your inspiration. Since
they are postcards you could paint an image on
one side and write a corresponding quote/idea/thought
on the other side.
Ideas of what to do with your postcards once you've
finished - address them and send to 12 different
friends who need a lift, send them to one person
you love every month this year, take them to a
photo store and make them into a calendar, or
frame them for yourself in mini-frames. The Richeson
company will supply the paint, brushes, and postcards.
The
Peninsula School of Art, Door County, Wisconsin
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Creative Visioning in Watercolor
for Each Month of the Year
Have you thought about how you want to spend
your time from now until next year at this time?
Everything starts with a thought. And sometimes
writing that thought down or painting it can make
it even more powerful.
Paint several mini-paintings on watercolor postcards
- one for your vision of each month of the year.
Often using a smaller size surface can be less
intimidating than a huge sheet of paper. I'll
start off demonstrating some simple trees and
flowers in the foreground with a wash of color
in the background that could be used over and
over using different colors or compositions. Use
some photos and quotes that I will have handy
as your inspiration. Or bring in some ideas you'd
like to express. Since they are postcards you
can paint an image on one side and write a corresponding
quote/idea/thought on the other side. When they
dry we can use pens or colored pencils to highlight
areas or darken and lighten.
Ideas of what to do with your postcards once
you've finished - address them and send to 12
different friends who need a lift, send them to
one person you love every month this year, take
them to a photo store and make them into a calendar,
or frame them for yourself in mini-frames - I'm
sure we can come up with more ideas! The Richeson
company will supply all of the paint, brushes,
and postcards.
College
of Lake County Classes
Monday, September 29, 2009
Watercolor Mono-prints
Are you feeling like this left-brained world is
stressing you out and you need to use your creative
side? Unwind and live in the moment while making
colorful mono-prints. We will use watercolors
supplied by the Richeson Company painted on plexiglass
to make mono-prints. Be warned that this can be
addicting! We’ll then experiment with droppers,
funny brushes, and sponges that will be available
for your use. The camaraderie of the class offers
a unique opportunity to bring your art to a higher
level by brainstorming with each other in a relaxed,
fun environment.
Pastels
October 25, 2009
The
Learning & Product Expo in Pasadena, California
October 16 - 17th
MONDAYS
Open Studio. Gather
together with other artists and creative people
to get help with your projects or just find an
atmosphere to nurture your creativity. 'Open Studio'
in Mary's studio from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
Cost is $10. There is limited space so
make sure to call or email to register or ask
questions.
Telfleur Studio 815-715-1527 or email
mary@telfleur.com
TUESDAYS
Elgin
Community College Classes
Unwind With Art
Do you want to create art, but need some inspiration
and guidance? Draw and paint your favorite subjects
using pencils, pastels, watercolors and mixed
media. On the first day of class bring a sketchbook
and pencils and any other drawing supplies you
have. Mary exhibits her art in the area regularly
and was interviewed live by Maggie Mistal, host
of Career Talk with Maggie on Martha Stewart Living
Radio (SIRIUS 112) - A day in the life of133 (artist).
Maggie asked Mary, what advice she would give
to others who want to do what she does, Mary said,
"Take my classes at Elgin Community College.
'So You Want to be an Artist' will tell you all
about what I love and find challenging. Then,
come to Experimental Art for Everyone and learn
how to love art as I do."
Scheduled: Tues., June 9 to August
11.
10:30 am - 12:30
Room ? (will be announced)
WEDNESDAYS
McHenry
County College Classes
Unwind With Art
Are you feeling like this left-brained
world is stressing you out and you need to use
your creative side? Unwind, live in the moment,
and have fun by learning new drawing, painting,
and mixed media ideas and techniques. Have a cup
of coffee and make art following the lesson of
the day or work on your own projects while instructor
Mary Telfer Holden (www.telfleur.com) offers guidance
and suggestions. The camaraderie of the class
offers a unique opportunity to bring your art
to a higher level by brainstorming with each other.
Bring a sketchbook and pencils the first day and
other media will be discussed (watercolor, pastels,
oil pastels, and colored pencils).
Unwind with Art
Unwind with Art - $145
NFA S10 001 W 6/10-8/12 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. D158
Location: McHenry County College, Room D158
Day/Dates: June 10 - August 12
Growing your artist’s
portfolio - NEW!
Growing Your Artist's Portfolio - $145
NFA S56 006 W 6/3-8/5 12:30-2:30 p.m. D158
If you’re an artist or just like making
art and would like to someday have a complete
portfolio, this is the class for you. Bring your
current favorite media and ideas to work on (although
I’ll always have ideas to work from if you
feel stuck that day) and I will (www.telfleur.com)
encourage and help guide you so that you begin
to build a consistent body of work to fill a portfolio.
Being in a group will give you the chance to see
how others handle their favorite medium while
you work with your own. In late June you will
have the opportunity to show at least one piece
of work in an art exhibition in the MCC display
cases across from the bookstore.
The first day of class bring in
some samples or photos of your work. We’ll
take a look at them, sort them into categories,
and talk about the direction you’d like
to focus on. The class at this time is limited
to people working with two-dimensional media;
drawing, painting, or mixed media/collage. Email
if you have any questions about this class: mary@telfleur.com
THURSDAYS
Unwind With Art
Are you feeling like this left-brained
world is stressing you out and you need to use
your creative side? Unwind, live in the moment,
and have fun by learning new drawing, painting,
and mixed media ideas and techniques. Have a cup
of coffee and make art following the lesson of
the day or work on your own projects while instructor
Mary Telfer Holden (www.telfleur.com) offers guidance
and suggestions. The camaraderie of the class
offers a unique opportunity to bring your art
to a higher level by brainstorming with each other.
Bring a sketchbook and pencils the first day and
other media will be discussed (watercolor, pastels,
oil pastels, and colored pencils).
Unwind with Art
NFA S10 002 Th 6/11-8/13 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. D158
Instructor: TELFER HOLDEN, MARY
Location: McHenry County College, Room D158
Day/Dates: June 10 - August 12
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