CRUSH-IT: The Best 3-Full Day Watercolor Workshop in Lake Zurich, IL

UPDATE:
​change to May 30, 31 and June 1

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RESCHEDULED to
May 30, 31 & June 1, 2020
Saturday, Sunday & Monday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$400.00

I have had the honor to share my painting knowledge as a watercolor teacher at Mainstreet Art Center going on six years. It's a little over an hour's drive from Highland to Lake Zurich every Wednesday for my morning watercolor class but it is well worth it. If you have never been there for a class, tour or workshop well it is quite inspiring for the students and the facility.

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First of all, Mainstreet is nestled in the quaint town of Lake Zurich, IL. Frankie Johnson, Owner, and Director has owned Mainstreet for almost 26 years. She is an accomplished master painter with over 40 years of experience in oil painting and pastels. She shares this knowledge with her students and it shows. I am always amazed at the talent that comes out of this art school Checkout Frankie's personal studio site.  www.frankiejohnsonartstudio.com

Many of these budding artists are in their third act wanting to explore a desire to paint after they have retired and or the kids are out of the nest. Other artists want to take their skills to the next level. The Mainstreet Art Center offers a wide variety of fine art classes for all ages. Beginners start with drawing in charcoal and then advance to painting in oils, pastels or watercolor. Advanced students are constantly challenged with new techniques and subjects. The craft of painting is taught by demonstration and individual instruction.

Mainstreet Art Center offers a wonderful selection of classes including:

• Charcoal Drawing
• Oil Painting
• Pastels
• Watercolor Painting
• Portrait Painting
• Open Studio
• Plus Frames & Supplies​

Frankie asked me to develop the best 3-Full Day Watercolor Workshop for Mainstreet. This workshop called Abstract Patterns of Nature in Watercolor  is a concentrated study in watercolor. I have seen these intensive studies help the student climb to a new level whether you are starting the journey or you have painted for a while.
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Let me show you how to ignite your passion for watercolor. In this 3-day workshop, the student will experience my unique step-by-step instruction in transparent watercolor. Exploring the beauty of nature, and gain a deeper, richer understanding of the techniques, properties, and tools of this unique medium. Students will learn how to block in the painting, interpret color, values and temperatures. Use different processes of watercolor: work wet-into-wet as well as wet-on-to-dry. Understand the importance of a focal point and how to place it. He will also share his secrets to bring your painting to a new level.

My objective for this workshop is to share my 41 years of professional art instruction and for the student to gain confidence in this medium. The student will walk away with a greater, more in-depth understanding of transparent watercolor. The class is designed for beginners and intermediate artists.

Landscape photo references will be supplied by the instructor.  Supply list will be handed-out  at registration. If you have any questions please email me.

20 E Main Street
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
P (847) 550-0016
W mainstreetartcenter.com
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