Art & Photography School
of Colleen Cassidy

REALISTIC OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP

With Hawaii’s Nature Artist

Patrick Ching

At The Art School of Colleen Cassidy 4613 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida

FREE Presentation and Demonstration March 9 6-8pm

REALISTIC PAINTING WORKSHOPS  March 10 and March 24- 1pm -6pm.

$175 each day includes canvas, paints and all materials needed

to complete a 9″x12″ painting.

DISCOUNTS:

$10 OFF for returning students

$10 OFF if you’ve purchased the Painting Nature with Patrick Ching DVD

$10 OFF if you use your own Genesis Paints

PREPAID REGISTRATION RESERVES LIMITED WORKSHOP SPACE

Come ready to learn, and go home with a painting that You Did!

Whether you’re a beginner or professional,

you will amaze yourself with your new talents.

For Reservations and info contact Colleen Cassidy

941-924-1200  blog.colleencassidy.com

or Patrick Ching at (808) 271-5350

Email Patrick@NaturallyHawaiian.com www.PatrickChingArt.com

Overview

Realistic oil painting may be learned quickly. It is not as complicated as you think. In one day I will get you familiar with your paint and materials so that you will know how to attain the colors and effects you desire.

I’ll even make myself available by email or phone to answer your painting questions. You’ll be asked to look closer at the world than you ever have before so you can figure out what layers to paint first, and next, and next.

You will be able to learn important techniques because you will be using GENESIS non-toxic, odorless oil paints. These paints dry only when You want them to. This allows you to do several layers of an oil painting in one day. The lessons learned GENESIS paint may be applied to any kind of oil paint.

This workshop comes with a 9″x12″ Fredrix brand canvas and all the paint and materials you’ll need to complete your painting.

Bring some photographs of things you’d like to paint; your pet, a place, etc. You may email me photos beforehand to make the best use of our time together. Picture selection is important. Try to keep it simple so you can finish or nearly finish a painting in one workshop.Patrick@NaturallyHawaiian.com

Bring a meal or snacks. You take breaks when and if you need to.

“I guarantee you will be thrilled with what you learn, after all, the best art teacher you’ll ever have in your life will be there… It’s YOU!”

Patrick Ching (808) 259-5354 www.PatrickChingArt.com

41-1025 Kalanianaole Hwy. Waimanalo, Hawaii, USA 96795

The Art Gallery of Colleen Cassidy is please to announce that the gallery will be in partnership for the 2012 Masterworks Showcase on Friday and Saturday, March 2nd and 3rd.   The gallery will be bringing together a group of outstanding local artists and vendors to create an unique boutique of artwork,  jewelry, pottery, mosaics, , knitted art, children items, orchids, plants…..

The Gallery will have tickets for sale for this exciting event.

This event is to support the Sarasota Orchestra and its Youth Orchestra program.

Sarasota Orchestra Association presents Encore out East.  This year’s Masterworks Showcase will be held Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Five magnificent private home “out East”  will be open to visitors for the 37th Annual Home Showcase sponsored by the Sarasota Orchestra Association.  As the name implies, four of these gorgeous estates are located mostly east of I-75 in Lakewood Ranch or The Concession Golf and Country Club communities.  Also, one of the best homes in the University Park Golf and Country Club community – this one is west of I-75- is included in the Showcase.  Each location will be staffed by volunteers who will show the highlights of each beautifully appointed home.

Additional attactions over the two-day event include live music played by Sarasota Orchestra ensembles, a gift Bouituqe, book signing by a children’s book author, and opportunity to take lunch at the Concession Golf and Country Club, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, or University Park Golf and Country Club at various prices.

Advance purchase tickets are $30.00.  Tickets on the day of the tour are $40.00.  Your ticket is usable on both days for entry to the five homes.   Special rate are available for groups of ten or more. Call 941-685-0425 for group sales.  This is a self-driven tour.  Home locations are printed on ticket.

Unique Handmade Paper Greeting Cards
Discover the amazing process of transforming ordinary waste paper and bits of nature into a beautiful and unique new piece of paper that is a work of art! Create personalized cards in class or take your paper home for scrapbooking, mixed media, or other creative ideas! Great for a parent/child art day together!
Teacher – Karen Naismith
Saturday  To Be announced – Please call if interested
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Cost $30.00 includes all materials

Evening of Wine & Papermaking
Bring your friends and enjoy a carefree & fun night out while learning the art of recycling ordinary waste paper & bits of nature into gorgeous sheets of unique handmade paper! Create your own personalized greeting cards in class or take your paper home for scrapbooking, mixed media projects, or other creative paper ideas!
Teacher – Karen Naismith
To be announced –  please call if interested
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (adults only)

Cost $30.00 includes materials
Please bring your own wine

Art & Photography School of Colleen Cassidy is proud to annouce a fun and exciting 2011 Fall classes for adults, teens and children.  Please visit the complete 2011 Fall schedule in the right hand column under pages.   Contact us at 924-1200 if you have any questions or like to register for any of the classes.

ALL CLASSES TAUGHT BY PROFESSIONAL AND CERTIFIED TEACHERS

Colleen Cassidy is  a Ringling School of Art and Design graduate. She received a degree in fine art in 1981. Since that time, Colleen has honed her craft, specializing in watercolor and painted furniture. She also began teaching her unique artistic outlook to students at various schools in the area. In 1995, she opened her own watercolor art school in Sarasota, where she teaches children and adults of all ages and skill levels. Her award-winning works have been exhibited at Florida West Coast Symphony Designer Showcase, American Society of Interior Designer Showcase, Art Center of Sarasota, Arts Day, Art Center of Sarasota and Longboat Key Center as well as various local art and gift galleries locally and nationally.

Laurie Dunham is a self-taught mosaic artist, originally from Holland, MI, but I’ve lived in Sarasota for the past 47 years. I’ve taught many different crafts over the years, but when I discovered mosaics…That was it! I’ve taught mosaic classes since 2002. Two of my favorite mediums to mosaic with are stained glass, (due to the variety of beautiful colors and textures available) and tempered safety glass (because the clear, fractured glass acts as a “lens” to view the colorful surface below, and because it can conform to almost any shape!) I love to use lots of COLOR in my art work and enjoy inspiring others to tap into their creativity.

Connie Christensen  - Award-winning artist Connie Christensen has been creating digital artwork for over ten years, combining her knowledge of centuries old art techniques with modern digital expression. She graduated with honors from Ringling College of Art and Design, majoring in painting. Her artwork has sold internationally and appeared in national publications. Connie has a passion for digital creation and aspires to ignite that same passion in her students. For examples of her work: www.christensenart.com

Jimmy Peters – A black and white photograph strips away the literal presentation that color sometimes imposes allowing the viewer to concentrate on form, texture, subject, and the photographers’ intent.  In many cases this allows the viewer the freedom to make a more thoughtful interpretation. –Jimmy Peters

Liz Trostli-Rusling – an experienced professional graphic designer and teacher (www.etrostli.com)

Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Elisabeth Trostli moved to New York in 1961. She received her artistic education at the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design, majoring in Illustration and Education, attaining a BFA in ’72 degree and an MAE in ’76. Since 1981, Elisabeth Trostli has been a successful free-lance artist and designer, serving the advertising, stationery and giftware industries.
In her TROSTLI DESIGN Website, (www.etrostli.com) posts a catalogue of her original images: She combines her passion for tropical flora, antiques, travel and historical decorative arts in the creation of art /surface design.  The poster-sized digital collages blend antique paper scrap, exquisite hand-painted embellishments and digital magic in a format that is both decorative and meaningful.

In 2004, Elisabeth received teaching certification in Massachusetts. She created and taught a complete 3-year curriculum in Design and Visual Communications for students majoring in Graphic Design. In 2011, received teaching licensure from the State of Florida in Visual Arts.

She is eager to share her artistic vision and expertise in Digital Art, using state-of-the art Adobe Creative Suite. Her classes, workshops and individual instruction.PS. Elisabeth is fluent in German, Brazilian Portuguese – and English.

Gift Certificates are available at Painted Lady Gift Gallery

What a great gift!!   They can be used  for classes, gift items or framing

LOTS OF NEW  WINTER CLASSES AND MORE EVENING CLASSES

PLEASE CHECK OUT THE NEW CLASS SCHEDULES ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE

WATERCOLOR, ACRYLIC, MOSAICS, POTTERY, BEAD MAKING, PAPER MAKING, JEWELRY DESIGN, DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPH, TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY, ADOBE LIGHTROOM, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ……

SATURDAY AND AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES FOR KIDS AND TEENS

WATERCOLOR AND WINE NIGHT  –   First Thursday of every month  FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 P.M.

GIRL NIGHT OUT  TO BE ANNOUNCED

ENJOY AND BE CREATIVE!!!

Please call Lisa at 924-1200 if you have any question or would like to register for classes.

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