Classes – Keep for old words

 
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This is from Apr 2019
 

“> Portrait Painting in Watercolor:</a></strong>
2019 Mar-Apr</span>
Duluth Art Institute (Lincoln Center), 5 weeks, Thur Mar 7-Apr 4th.</a>
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<span style=”font-size: 13pt;”><strong>”NEW Tips or Lessons:</a></strong></span>
<span style=”font-size: 12pt;”><strong><a href=”https://www.williamwiseart.com/knowledgebase/stretching-wc-paper-on-frames/
“> – Stretching Watercolor Paper on a Frame.</a>
<span style=”font-size: 12pt;”><strong><a
href=https://www.williamwiseart.com/knowledgebase/my-flesh-colors/”> – Bill’s Flesh Colors.</a>
<span style=”font-size: 12pt;”><strong><a href=”https://www.williamwiseart.com/knowledgebase/interesting-subjects-make-interesting-portraits/”> – Interesting Subjects make Interesting Portraits</a>
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<a href=” https://www.williamwiseart.com/knowledgebase/”> – And Many Many More Articles</a></strong></span></strong

This is before apr 2019
 
<span style=”font-size: 12pt;”><strong><a href=”https://www.williamwiseart.com/index.php/knowledgebase/watercolor-fundamentals-class-oct-5th-nov-5th/”>Watercolor Fundamentals II FULL Now in session:</a></strong></span> Duluth Art Institute, Duluth MN
Oct 5 – Nov 2, 5 weeks, Wed 6 – 8:30 PM. Lincoln Building:  $120 members ($145 non-members)
<a href=”https://www.williamwiseart.com/index.php/knowledgebase/watercolor-fundamentals-class-oct-5th-nov-5th/”>For more info click here.</a><span style=”font-size: 12pt;”><strong><a
“> Beginning Drawing: Full, in session.</a></strong></span>
Sep 22, 29,Oct 6, 13, 20, (5 weeks), Thur 6 – 8:30 PM. Duluth Art Institute, Duluth MN. Depot Building.   $120 members ($145 non-members)  </a>
 
 
 

Duluth Art Inst, Lincoln Bld West Duluth MN Not yet confirmed
Feb 8, 15, 22 Mar 1, 8, 2017, 5 weeks, Wed 6 – 8:30 PM. Cost: ESTIMATED $120 members ($145 non-members)
Click Drawing Portraits, Charcoal (Feb 2017) for current info.

Watercolor Fundamentals II: Full, in session (Oct-Nov 2016)
Oct 5,12,19, 26, Nov 2, (5 weeks), Wed 6 – 8:30 PM. Duluth Art Institute, Duluth MN. Lincoln Building. $120 members ($145 non-members)
Continue to build your watercolor skills with confidence through instruction, demonstrations and hands on experience. Instructor Bill Wise reviews the fundamentals and properties of this medium prior to delving into more advanced techniques. One on one and group instruction will assist students to overcome challenges they may be experiencing with watercolor. For more info on the class and supply list click here.

 
Sep 22, 29,Oct 6, 13, 20, (5 weeks), Thur 6 – 8:30 PM. Duluth Art Institute, Duluth MN. Depot Building. $120 members ($145 non-members)
 
Portrait Painting in Watercolor (Next one unscheduled).   This is not a course on drawing portraits. (See class “Drawing portraits in charcoal”) This class is geared toward applying basic watercolor techniques to improve your skills in painting a portrait. Focus will be on techniques of applying thin washes using various colors to attain a believable luminous flesh color. I will do demos everyday. Other techniques will include using charcoal drawings to hone the concept of layers and tips/tricks for confidently getting a portrait on paper even if you do not consider yourself a portrait artist. (see my Page on Tips and Tricks on how to get a image on paper) This is not a VERY beginner watercolor class. If you have a love of portraits, painted with watercolor, know about basic washes, and have paints and brushes, you will do fine!

 

Here are some photos of past Watercolor and Drawing classes.

My Teaching Philosophies

DRAWING
My philosophy in teaching Drawing is “Good Starts Makes Good Art”. To draw what you see, the first minutes are essential to get the overall placement of main elements. When the major elements are loosely laid out, the drawing can be refined and developed.

PAINTING
When teaching a Beginners Watercolor class my first goal is not to create art; I feel the lessons must start with the fundamentals. First controlling the brush and then controlling the water and paints on the paper. These are important to achieve the true beauty of watercolor that we all admire

Providing the basic building blocks, basic skills, and techniques through the use of projected images, visual aids, demonstrations, and one-on-one instruction provides students with confidence so they can continue to build their skills independently and through other workshops and instruction in their future.

When students become comfortable controlling the medium they can create the art they are imagining!

Skill Levels: words came from http://scottsdaleartschool.org/adult-programs/

Absolute Beginner
Feels lost in an art store but has the willingness to learn the fundamentals.

Beginner
Has basic drawing skills and some familiarity with, but is not fluent in the medium or subject matter.

Intermediate
Draws well. Comfortable working with the medium used, and understands the basic elements of design including composition, value, and color.

Advanced
Excellent drawing skills and confident in the medium used.