Workshop Schedule

PAST

Easy Watercolor Sketching
at the
New Leaf Community Room

New Leaf Market
150 San Mateo Rd
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

July 11, 2015
July 25, 2015
These are two separate classes – take one or both.
10:30 – 11:30 AM

Learn simple techniques for creating beautiful watercolor-based sketches. We’ll use props from New Leaf’s organic produce department. You bring a watercolor set (Prang or Crayola are just fine), a brush, a fine-point dark pen (Pentel P-500 for example) and some paper. I’ll supply props and instruction.

Kids with parent accompanying them are welcome – older than 5 yrs. 

Cost: $10/session per person, payable in cash at the time of the class.

For more information or to register,
contact Laura McHugh at [email protected]
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2014 Mixed Media Workshops*
and other fun things to do
By Laura McHugh, Mixed Media Artist/Printmaker
10% discount when you bring a friend;
15% discount on 2 or more classes when paid in advance.Some scholarships are available; please email for more info.
One-day classes are on Saturday or Sunday;
two-day classes are on Saturday/Sunday of the same weekend.
Dates are listed in class schedule below.
10 am to 4 pm
Bring Your Own Lunch
### All Materials Provided ###
You leave with completed projects; all materials provided.
Contact me for more information or to schedule.
CLASS SCHEDULE

All workshops are at my studio in Half Moon Bay CA.

    • JANUARY : Mixed Media Collage – 2 Dimensional Project – $139
      • 1 day – SUNDAY January 26, 2014
      • Limited to 8 participants
      • Content: Color harmony, focal point, composition, backgrounds, image transfers using materials from paints to exotic paper, ephemera to brightly colored ribbon to watercolor squares we will work to create a multi-layer, flat two-dimensional work. Your own special papers/photos can be incorporated. Filled with tips and tricks!
    • FEBRUARY: Encaustic (Beeswax) 101 – $159
      • 1 day – SATURDAY February 15, 2014
      • Limited to 4 participants
      • Content: Recipes, tools, coating mixed media projects. Learn the basics of wax to add a dreamy layer to collaged pieces. Many tips and tricks for when to use wax and when not to use wax on your creations.
    • FEBRUARY: Gourds/Rattles – $169
      • 1 day – SATURDAY February 22, 2014
      • Limited to 4 participants
      • Content: Select, cut and clean a California-grown gourd. Use a variety of tools to decorate and paint the exterior. Select materials for the handle and to put inside. Finish off with yarns and other embellishments.
    • MARCH Printmaking Introduction 101 – $159
      • 1 day – SATURDAY March 15, 2014
      • Limited to 4 participants
      • Content: Tools, small press monotypes with printing ink, Gelli plate with acrylics. Make multilayered pieces with acrylic inks that can be framed as is or used for cards, bookmarks or collaged pieces. Two 15×22 sheets of Rives BFF printmaking paper included; additional sheets available for $2/sheet, or bring your own.
    • APRIL Encaustic – Advanced Beeswax 102 – $249
      • 2 days – SATURDAY AND SUNDAY April 5 and 6, 2014
      • Limited to 4 participants
      • Content: Recipes and tools review, making larger projects such as boxes, journals and small two-dimensional pieces. Using a heated plate to create monotype prints that can be framed as is or used for cards, bookmarks or collaged pieces.
    • MAY Printmaking Advanced 102 – $249
      • 2 days – SATURDAY AND SUNDAY May 24 and 25, 2014
      • Limited to 4 participants
      • Content: Tools and techniques review. Use the Conrad press (27×48″ bed) to make monotypes/multiple layers with printing ink. Also use the Gelli plate and textures with acrylics to make smaller pieces. Two 15×22 sheets of Rives BFK printmaking paper included; additional sheets available for $2/sheet, or bring your own.
    • JUNE Mixed Media Collage – 3 Dimensional Project – $139
      • 1 day – SUNDAY June 15 2014
      • Limited to 8 participants
      • Content: Review of January class on color harmony, focal point, composition, backgrounds. Several image transfers techniques will be demonstrated and discussed. We will use a range of materials from paints to exotic paper and ephemera to brightly colored ribbon. We will work to create a multi-layer, multi-dimensional work of beauty such as a box, journal or larger two dimensional piece. Your own special papers/photos can be incorporated. Filled with tips on how to hang or display your creations.

Testimonials

I had always wanted to try encaustic art and Laura made it such a friendly, welcoming process. I consider myself a beginner and yet I found that I could incorporate the techniques easily. We used a variety of materials and with an uplifting sense of encouragement but no hovering, she helped me create my first box and a small card using techniques gained that day at her beautiful house by the sea. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in expressing their creative side. – VSC

Laura gives generously of her knowledge – the class was so much fun, so much creativity from everyone, and so many tools and materials to choose from when completing the projects! – LN

Played all day today with some techniques Laura taught me last time I was at her studio! Take a class from her! You will love it! – DG

*Other Fun Things To Do

*ART IN AN HOUR This is a “pop-up” class on a week-day evening (usually Weds) with room for 2-3 people. The fee is $25/person, all materials and instruction provided. Start at 7; be done by 8 to 8:30 pm.

**INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE SESSIONS These sessions are scheduled at mutually convenient times to work in the desired medium. Most materials provided. The fee is $100/hour of studio time.

***PRIVATE EVENTS/WORKSHOPS I can provide a workshop with all materials at your site – whether corporate or a private function.  The fee will be negotiated based on event details