Dear California… we need to talk… no, just kidding: We need to paint together again!
Let’s meet up in Laguna Beach for a two day workshop and paint and laugh and enjoy! Whether you are just beginning your creative journey or are walking decades deep into the art jungle - it doesn’t matter! Let me show you another way to use shapes, colours and tell your story. Here’s what we will be doing:
On Saturday, January 25th, we’ll get comfortable with the medium. We’ll talk about colours and their relation to one another. We’ll make compositions and identify the order of execution of a piece. We’ll paint flowers… from a few to a lot.
On Sunday, January 26th, we’ll focus on mushrooms, supernature and other things that excite the eye with magic and whimsy. Time permitting - we’ll work on a character driven monochromatic piece to round up the day.
We will be using watercolours, gouache and acryla gouache, exploring and using a variety of techniques:
Introduction to new media / materials (what they are and how to use them for best results)
How to paint FLOWERS in more than two ways
COMPOSITION (divide and conquer the page).
Colour theory - the new way!
Wet technique / dry technique
Painting from nature vs painting from imagination (flowers in the studio vs. flowers in our heads)
Breathing space VS Toomuchery
Unlocking the prolific artist within - how to find time and inspiration when things get busy
Q&A - anything and everything.
About the Space
This charming boutique studio has original high beam ceilings, dutch doors, and a large brick courtyard. The whole studio has big windows that allow natural light to flood in all day, while the courtyard is a great place to take pictures or take a break. And you are just steps away from cafes, shops and of course the beautiful beaches.
A wonderful lunch, coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided.
Please don’t forget to indicate your dietary preferences / needs.
A list of recommended supplies will be sent following your registration.
See you in January!
Helen Dardik
*CANCELLATION policy
A lot of planning, expenses and time goes into producing the workshops. It’s a long walk up the steep hill in the best of times and everything is weighed, counted and taken into consideration to make this into the best experience possible. Therefore we do not offer credit, refunds or cancellations. However, you’re welcome to transfer your “workshop place” to a friend to go in your stead.
In case (a very unlikely case) the workshop is canceled - you will be notified immediately and a full refund will follow.
Saturday January 25th, 2025
Sunday January 26th, 2025
10am-5:30pm
Laguna Beach Studio
1492 S. Coast Hwy. suite 3
Laguna Beach, California
