upcoming workshops & presentations |
April 4, 2025
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April 12, 2025
Watercolor Society of OregonWorkshop & Adjudication of State ExhibitionMedford, Oregon
May 8, 2025
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May 11, 2025
Kensington Art Supplies 4x4Calgary, Alberta
May 27, 2025
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May 30, 2025
Cheap JoesBoone, North Carolina
June 3, 2025
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June 6, 2025
The Studio SchoolRoanoke, Virginia
July 7, 2025
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July 11, 2025
Red Deer PolytechRed Deer, Alberta
July 14, 2025
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July 18, 2025
Red Deer PolytechRed Deer, Alberta
July 28, 2025
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August 1, 2025
Holbein Artist Thing VermontBurlington, Vermont
September 11, 2025
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September 14, 2025
Kensington Art supplies 4x4Calgary, Alberta
October 6, 2025
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October 9, 2025
Sandy Maudlin ArtCincinnati, Ohio
October 13, 2025
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October 23, 2025
Sandy Maudlin Art — Le Vieux CouventFrayssinet, France
October 27, 2025
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November 6, 2025
Sandy Maudlin Art — Le Vieux CouventFrayssinet, France
November 27, 2025
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November 30, 2025
Kensington Art Supplies 4x4Calgary, Alberta |
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Limitless Layering, The Figure in Water Media, Composition with water Media |
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Variety of workshops and presentations taught to groups across Canada/U.S.A. |
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past workshops & presentations |
March 3, 2025
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March 5, 2025
Villages Art WorkshopThe Villages, Florida
February 24, 2025
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February 27, 2025
Big ArtsSanibel Island, Florida
July 29, 2024
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August 2, 2024
Holbein Artist Thing VermontBurlington, Vermont
March 25, 2024
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March 29, 2024
Kanuga Water MediaMontreat, North Carolina
March 12, 2024
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March 14, 2024
Ocean Reef Art LeagueKey Largo, Florida
March 9, 2024
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March 10, 2024
The Studios of Key WestKey West, Florida
February 13, 2024
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February 15, 2024
NAE Master Workshop2024 National Art Exhibition WorkshopPunta Gorda, Florida 9:00am - 3:00pm Join Jean Pederson in an exciting 3-day workshop at the Visual Arts Center (VAC). Great for all levels, beginners to advanced. Combine acrylic paint with mixed media products and techniques to communicate your ideas in fun, exciting, and meaningful ways in our own compositions.
January 24, 2024
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January 26, 2024
Palm Desert Artists CouncilPalm Desert, California
January 15, 2024
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January 18, 2024
San Diego Watercolor SocietySan Diego, California
October 24, 2023
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October 28, 2023
Art Fest MesaMesa Art Fest at the Mesa Convention CenterFor the first time ever we are bringing our ultimate maker experience to Mesa, Arizona! We can't wait to welcome all makers October 24-28, 2023 at the Mesa Convention Center. Our festival lineup is bringing together thousands of artists, fiber artists, and jewelry makers!
October 5, 2023
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October 7, 2023
Art Guild of Tellico Village (AGTV)Knoxville, Tennessee
August 14, 2023
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August 17, 2023
Cheap JoesBoone, North Carolina
August 10, 2023
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August 23, 2023
National Watercolor Society (NWS) jury of awardsLos Angeles, California
July 31, 2023
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August 4, 2023
Holbein Artist Thing VermontBurlington, Vermont
June 30, 2023
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July 2, 2023
Ingrid's Originals Inc.Chicago, Illinois
May 19, 2023
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May 23, 2023
Sandy Maudlin ArtCincinnati, Ohio
March 27, 2023
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March 30, 2023
Cochella ValleyDesert Springs, California
February 27, 2023
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March 2, 2023
Villages Art WorkshopsSummerfield, Florida
January 17, 2023
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January 20, 2023
Gold Coast Watercolor SocietyFort Lauderdale, Florida
January 14, 2023
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January 15, 2023
The Studios of Key WestKey West, Florida
March 2, 2020
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March 6, 2020
Seductive Surfaces in AcrylicPresented by Madeline Island School of the Arts (MISA)Explore a variety of acrylic painting techniques with Jean Pederson in Santa Fe. You will learn how to combine acrylic paint to many products and techniques to communicate your ideas in fun and meaningful ways. Discover your own authentic artistic voice. Acrylic paints, mediums, collage and mark making tools will be integrated to develop your personal compositions. To register, contact MISA at Phone: (715) 747-2054 Email: misa@madelineschool.com Website: direct link
December 6, 2019
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December 9, 2019
Mentoring Class 4X4Presented by Kensington Art SupplyMeet 4 days — 4 times throughout the year for personal artistic growth. Email: Jean Pederson for inquiries. ![]()
October 11, 2019
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October 15, 2019
Seductive Surfaces in AcrylicNancy Tankersley - Easton Studio Workshop, MarylandJoin Canadian Jean Pederson in exploring the many possibilities of acrylic paint.
September 20, 2019
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September 22, 2019
Art Gallery of ReginaRegina, Saskatchewan
September 13, 2019
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September 16, 2019
Mentoring Class 4X4Presented by Kensington Art SupplyMeet 4 days — 4 times throughout the year for personal artistic growth. Email: Jean Pederson for inquiries.
July 2019
RDC Red Deer Summer SeriesTopic TBA
July 2019
Vermont Holbein WorkshopsTBA
June 18, 2019
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June 21, 2019
Riverside Art WorkshopsHudson Valley, Newburgh, NYSmall friendly class with breathtaking views of the Hudson River. Website: riversideartworkshops.com
May 24, 2019
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May 27, 2019
Mentoring Class 4X4Presented by Kensington Art SupplyMeet 4 days — 4 times throughout the year for personal artistic growth. Email: Jean Pederson for inquiries.
April 8, 2019
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April 12, 2019
Watercolor Society of Oregon
March 24, 2019
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March 27, 2019
Seductive Surfaces with WatermediaSarasota, FL10:00am - 4:00pm This course will open the door into the exploration of various combinations mixed media with an emphasis on water soluble paints and mediums. You will be encouraged to take risks and work beyond your traditional practice in pursuit of your own personal language. We will be mixing it up by exploring how everything from gesso, acrylics, inks, and mark making tools, collage and much more will be explored. These Techniques can be applied to a variety of subject matter and styles and surfaces to create your own unique artistic statement. Emphasis will be placed on design, personal style, and class work will be part of the course. Jean will focus on still life, abstract and landscape subjects. For more information visit the Art Center Sarasota Website
January 25, 2019
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January 28, 2019
Mentoring Class 4X4Meet 4 days — 4 times throughout the year for personal artistic growth.Email: Jean Pederson for inquiries.
December 7, 2018
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December 10, 2018
Mentoring Class 4X4Meet 4 days — 4 times throughout the year for personal artistic growth.Email: Jean Pederson for inquiries.
October 10, 2018
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October 13, 2018
Arizona Watercolor AssociationPheonix, AZOctober 10-11 floral/abstract October 12-13 portrait Arizona Watercolor Association
June 4, 2018
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June 8, 2018
Seductive Surfaces with Water MediaThis course will open the door into the exploration of various combinations mixed media with an emphasis on water soluble paints and mediums. You will be encouraged to take risks and work beyond your traditional practice in pursuit of your own personal language. We will be mixing it up by exploring how everything from gesso, acrylics, inks, and mark making tools, collage and much more will be explored. These Techniques can be applied to a variety of subject matter and styles and surfaces to create your own unique artistic statement.Emphasis will be placed on design, personal style, and class work will be part of the course. Jean will focus on still life, abstract and landscape subjects. $595 (eligible for early registration discount) Cheap Joe's Art Stuff Boone, NC Phone: 800-227-2788 Email: edwina@cheapjoes.com Website: cheapjoes.com
October 18, 2017
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October 20, 2017
Spokane Watercolor SocietySpokane, WA at the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture
September 18, 2017
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September 22, 2017
Pink Buddha StudioPortugalDetails TBA
August 2017
RDCScottlandDetails TBA
June 12, 2017
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June 16, 2017
Wet Glazing Florals and PortraitsTransparent Watercolor Society of AmericaKenosha Public Museum, Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA Website: www.watercolors.org
June 5, 2017
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June 9, 2017
Luscious Wet PortraitureTransparent Watercolor Society of AmericaKenosha Public Museum, Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA Website: www.watercolors.org
March 10, 2017
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March 12, 2017
Art Society of Strathcona CountySherwood Park, AlbertaContact: Elaine Tweedy at artsoc@telus.net for more information Website: www.artstrathcona.com
February 2017
Key West Mixed MediaThe Studio of Key WestKey West, Florida Phone: Erin Stover-Sickmen at 305-296-0458 Email: erin@tskw.org Website: tskw.org
September 19, 2016
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September 23, 2016
Faces and Figures in Water MediaCalifornia Watercolor AssociationWalnut Creek, California Email: registrar@californiawatercolor.org Website: www.californiawatercolor.org
September 19, 2016
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September 23, 2016
Mixed Media Faces and FiguresJean Pederson's course will open the door into the exploration of various combinations mixed media with an emphasis on water soluble paints and mediums as they relate to the human face and figure. You will be encouraged work beyond your traditional practice in pursuit of your own personal language. We will be exploring how everything from watercolor to gouache, gesso, acrylics, inks, mark making tools, collage and much more can be applied to figure painting. Emphasis will be placed on design, personal style, live models and class work will be part of the course.California Watercolor Association Website: www.californiawatercolor.org
July 11, 2016
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July 15, 2016
Seductive SurfacesAre you intrigued by the process of using mixed media to build an alluring, captivating surface on paper, canvas or board? Using a variety of acrylic mediums, learn to build up interesting surfaces that can be used as a base for finished paintings. Explore techniques to achieve a variety of effects including layering, texturizing, glazing, embedding and adhering. Bring ideas for subject matter that interest you. This course is suitable for both abstract and referential imagery.Red Deer College 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Website: rdc.ab.ca
June 1, 2016
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June 4, 2016
Idaho watercolour societyBoise, IdahoPhone: Cherry Woodbury at 208-433-9705 Email: idahocherry@yahoo.com Website: www.idahowatercolorsociety.wildapricot.org
March 25, 2016
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March 28, 2016
Building Blocks for Exciting DesignThe Suntan Art Center on St. Pete Beach3300 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Email: vanessa@floridaartistworkshops.com Phone: (239) 250-8339 Website: floridaartistworkshops.com
March 13, 2016
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March 17, 2016
Seductive SurfacesThe process using mixed media to building an alluring, engaging, captivating external skin on paper, canvas or board is the focus of this workshop. While trying not to set boundaries for our work, we will open doors through which discovery will take place.Demo: March 13, 2016 at 1:30 PM Workshop: March 14-17, 2016 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society Email: workshops@scvws.org if you have a specific workshop question Website: www.scvws.org - registration, a description of the workshop and a material list posted
February 19, 2016
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December 14, 2016
Master Class 4X4Meet 4 days — 4 times throughout the year for personal artistic growth.Calgary, Alberta February 19 to 22, June 4 to 7, September 10 to 14, December 10 to 14, 2016 Email: Jean Pederson for inquiries.
February 11, 2016
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February 12, 2016
Faces and Figures in Water MediaPalm Desert, CAVenus Studios Art Supply Email: Debra Ann Mumm Website: www.VenusStudiosArtSupply.com
February 8, 2016
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February 10, 2016
Artfully Abstract GroundsPalm Desert, CAVenus Studios Art Supply Email: Debra Ann Mumm Website: www.VenusStudiosArtSupply.com
January 22, 2016
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December 12, 2016
Mentoring Class 4X4Meet 4 days — 4 times throughout the year for personal artistic growth.January 22 to 25, June May 20 to 23, September 9 to 12, December 9 to 12, 2016 Buffalo Thunder Resort Santa Fe, Mexico Email: Jean Pederson for inquiries.
October 2015
Topic TBA
Florida Watercolor Society Tampa Bay, Florida
Spring
2015
Topic TBA
Hawaii Watercolor Society Phone: Rebecca Snow at (808) 286-5909 Email: Rebecca Snow
July 21, 2014
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July 25, 2014
Red Deer College Red Deer, Alberta Phone: (403) 357-3663 Website: rdc.ab.ca
June 23, 2014
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June 27, 2014
CSPWC Symposium
Geneva Park, Ontario Phone: (416) 533-5100 Website: www.cspwc.com
June 7, 2014
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June 10, 2014
Topic TBA
Bear Valley Highlands, B.C. Phone: Barbara Fresz at (778) 373-5684 Website: www.bearvalleyhighlands.com
February 6, 2014
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December 14, 2014
Master Class 4X4Meet 4 days — 4 times throughout the year for personal artistic growth.Calgary, Alberta February 6 to 9, May 29 to June 1, September 18 to 21, December 11 to 14, 2014 Email: Jean Pederson for inquiries.
September 1, 2012
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September 14, 2012
Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society
San Jose, CA Phone: Mary Paquet at (408) 629-7325
September 29, 2011
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October 2, 2011
Topic TBA
Leading Edge Edmonton Winnipeg, MB #28, 1911 Spiller Road SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4G5 Website: www.greatartworkshops.com Email: Louise Hall Phone: (403) 233-7389
July 2011
TBA
Red Deer College
May 31, 2011
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June 4, 2011
Topic TBA
Ann Arbor, MI 48837 Email: Debra Zamperla Phone: (734) 662-8734
February 24, 2011
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February 27, 2011
Mixed Media LayeringLeading Edge WorkshopsWinnipeg, MB #28, 1911 Spiller Road SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4G5 Website: www.greatartworkshops.com Email: Louise Hall Phone: (403) 233-7389
December 4, 2010
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December 5, 2010
Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA)
Vancouver, BC Website: www.artists.ca ![]()
October 30, 2010
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November 1, 2010
Creative CompositionLeading Edge WorkshopsWinnipeg, Manatoba www.greatartworkshops.com
October 2010
Topic TBA
Montana Watercolor Society, Kalispell Phone: (406) 367-5211
September 12, 2010
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September 14, 2010
Juror for the Sydney Art Exhibition
Sydney, BC
July 19, 2010
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July 23, 2010
Getting to Know the Faces and Figures in Water MediaRed Deer College Summer SeriesRed Deer College, Alberta Contact: Jillian Best Program Coordinator, Visual Art Red Deer College, Continuing Education 100 College Boulevard, Red Deer, AB T4N 5H5 Website: www.rdc.ab.ca Email: arts@rdc.ab.ca Phone: (403) 342-3130 Fax: (403) 342-3278
June 19, 2010
Special Guest for Red Deer Artwalk
June 2010
Cranbrook Art Council
Dates & Topic TBA Contact: Charlene Stroud Cranbrook & District Arts Council PO Box 861, Cranbrook, BC V1C 4J6 Website: www.theartscouncil.ca Email: info@theartscouncil.ca Tel / Fax: (250) 426-4223
April 23, 2010
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April 25, 2010
Yellowknife Watercolour Society
Yellowknife Email: Shawna at ykwatercolour@gmail.com
March 27, 2010
Club Critique Tool
Calgary Sketch Calgary, Alberta George Alig Phone: (403) 288-7930
March 2010
Pynelogs Public Gallery
Invermere, BC Dates TBA 1720 4th Avenue RR 4 Invermere, BC, Canada V0A 1K4 Phone: (250) 342-4423
February 25, 2010
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February 28, 2010
Faces and Figures in Water MediaLeading Edge WorkshopsCalgary, Alberta #28, 1911 Spiller Road SE Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2G 4G5 Phone: (403) 233-7389 www.greatartworkshops.com
October 12, 2009
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October 16, 2009
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Contact: Becky Herlitztke by email at beckyherlitzke@gmail.com or by phone at (608) 788-4182
October 4, 2009
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October 10, 2009
Dillman's Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin
Phone: (715) 588-3143 www.dillmans.com
October 2009
Georgia Watercolor Society Workshop/JuryTeaching Workshop & Judicating National Exhibition www.georgiawatercolorsociety.com/
September 21, 2009
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September 23, 2009
Toronto Watercolour Society
Contact: Pauline Holancin at (905) 841-1926
September 18, 2009
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September 20, 2009
East Central Ontario Watercolour Society
Contact: Pauline Holancin at (905) 841-1926
August 24, 2009
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August 28, 2009
CSPWC Cape Breton Watercolour Symposium at the Gaelic College Facility
St. Ann's, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia www.cspwc.com
July 27, 2009
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July 31, 2009
Limitless Layering, Summer SeriesRed Deer College, AlbertaPhone: (403) 342-3504 Email: arts@rdc.ab.ca
July 20, 2009
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July 24, 2009
Dressing up the Figure, Summer SeriesRed Deer College, AlbertaPhone: (403) 342-3504 Email: arts@rdc.ab.ca
June 30, 2009
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July 3, 2009
Whistler, B.C.
Contact: (604) 935-8232 or info@whistlerarstcouncil.com.
June 15, 2009
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June 19, 2009
Face and FigureLaramie County Community College, Cheyenne, Wyoming.Contact: Lisa Trimble at (307) 432-1603 or lisatrimble@lcccfoundation.edu. ![]()
March 7, 2009
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March 8, 2009
LayeringFernie Art Station, B.C.Contact: Donna Miller by email at Miller_g@shaw.ca. ![]()
February 2009
Principles of Creating Exciting Designs in Watercolor
Five day artist retreat at The Rivers Retreat Center in Covington, LA. This workshop is geared towards beginner and intermediate painters. All inclusive retreat includes a stay in a cozy guest cottage, all meals and the workshop with Jean Pederson. Gift Certificates for your favorite artist available. For more information on the class and The Rivers Retreat Center go to www.theriversretreat.com or call (985) 871-9100.
September 2008
Calgary - Leading Edge Figure WorkshopsLeading #28, 1911 Spiller Road SE Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2G 4G5 Phone: (403) 233-7389 www.greatartworkshops.com
August 2008
Red Deer Collage Mixed Media, AlbertaRed Deer College Series Program Registration: (403) 357-3663 or 1-888-886-2787 www.rdc.ab.ca/continuingeducation/visual_arts/series.html
July 2008
B.C. Sooke Art Show Workshop/Jury
July 2008
Calgary - Leading Edge WorkshopsLeading #28, 1911 Spiller Road SE Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2G 4G5 Phone: (403) 233-7389 www.greatartworkshops.com
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Spring
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Advanced Water MediaAlberta College of Art & Designwww.acad.ab.ca/extended_studies.html
August 2007
Kimberley - Master ClassKimberley Arts Festival
July 2007
Red Deer Collage Mixed Media LayeringRed Deer College Series Program Registration: (403) 357-3663 or 1-888-886-2787 www.rdc.ab.ca/continuingeducation/visual_arts/series.html |