Charlotte Fine Art Gallery
7510 Pineville-Matthews Road
Suite 12 A
Charlotte, NC 28226
United States
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Adult Art Workshops - 2013 Adult and Teen Workshops:
Spring 2013
'Botanical Illustration: Part II' (Saturdays - May 4,11,18 & June 1)
'Experiments in Abstraction with Watercolor' (Saturdays - June 8, 15, 22, 29)
Summer 2013
Watercolor Abstraction for Teens (Monday-Friday July 8 - 12)
Floral Painting in Watercolor (Monday-Friday July 15 - 19)
Fall 2013
Experiments in Watercolor Collage (Fri-Sun /Sept 20 - 22)
Approaching Abstraction: Finding Your Voice (Sat-Sun Oct 5 & 6)
Landscapes in Oil - a direct approach (Thurs - Sat /Oct 17 - 19)
Palette Knife Painting in Oil (Thurs - Sat / Nov 7-9)
Private Group Workshops Available :
Collage, Clay, Silk, Acrylic, Watercolor, Oil call & schedule today!
BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION: PART II

Saturday Mornings
May 4, 11, 18, June 1
(No May 25)
10:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Ages: Adults & very interested teens 16+
A continuation of the Botanical Illustration course, the previous class is not a requirement. Botanical observation,perspective, color, & composition will be emphasized. Basic supply list at time of registration. Additional supplies available during studio time.
Cost: $100
Instructor: Drawing & painting since she could hold a pencil & brush. Schneider's works have been shown at the National Academy of Design in NYC, Cabarrus County Arts Council, along with Wing Haven. She has taught at CPCC, Wing Haven, Jewish Center, & Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens in Belmont.
She enjoys working with all ages & levels to develop individual response to the world around them.
Minimum # of participants: 4
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EXPERIMENTS IN ABSTRACTION WITH WATERCOLOR

Saturday Mornings
June 8, 15, 22, 29
10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ages: Adults & very interested teens 16 +
Experiment with various non-traditional techniques with watercolor on a two-dimensional surface and create your own expressive work. Basic supply list at time of registration. Additional supplies available during studio time.
Cost: $100
(See Botanical Illustration: Part II for instructor information)
Minimum # of participants: 4
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FLORAL PAINTING IN WATERCOLOR
5 - Day Workshop (Mon-Fri)
July 15 - 19
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ages: Adults & very interested teens 16+
Experiment with various techniques while focusing on floral imagery. Discover colors, techniques, and shapes that are personally significant. Supply list at time of registration. Additional supplie available during studio time.
$150
Instructor: J. Schneider (See above)
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Create Your Own Private Workshop
Many Instructors & Mediums Available - Like the One Below!
Teen or Adult Classes
TEXTILE DESIGN
SILK CLASS

Description:
This class is geared towards teen to adult who are interested in textile design. Students will learn two techniques and how to work with selected color harmonies.
Minimum: 4 / Maximum: 10
2 Sessions
- Lesson 1 - One Shibori Scarves
- Lesson 2 - Resist method to scarf
This course begins at Age 12
Register your private children, teen or adult workshop
Contact CFA today for information
Experiments In Watercolor Collage

3-Day Workshop
September 20, 21, 22
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ages: 18 +
A 3-day workshop in watercolor involving Japanese papers & collage techniques. Learn to color papers with water. Color, paint, tear, cut and apply to watercolor paper. Landscape, floral or still life explored. Composition, color and value will be discussed. Workshop includes demonstration, student work time, individual instruction and critiques on last day of workshop.
Cost: $290
Instructor: Award-wining artist and one of CFA's represented artists,Sandy Siepert has been painting in watercolor for 29 years. She took her first watercolor class in Houston, Texas, in 1983, and has been learning ever since. She has studied with Judy Greenberg, Barbara Jeffery Clay, Jerry Stitt, Jean Grastorf, Charles Reid, Tom Lynch, and several regional artists.
She is a signature member of the Watercolor Society of North Carolina, the Guild of Charlotte Artists, and Watercolor Artists of Charlotte.
Minimum # of participants: 5
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APPROACHING ABSTRACTION:
Finding Your Voice

2-day Workshop (Sat-Sun)
October 5 & 6
Sat. 11:30 a.m. 4 p.m.
Sun. 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Ages: 18 to 118
Enjoy a fun and informative weekend exploring the endless possibilities of abstract art! This class will focus on developing your personal vision and expression through non-objective theory and techniques, to create successful works and explore alternative painting methods. Novice painters to the seasoned artists who wish to 'loosen up'.
Instructor: Award-winning expressionist painter, A. Grimsley. Andrea is represented by CFA. Her use of color and bold strokes sets her apart from other expressionist painters.
Cost: $225
Minimum: 6
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LANDSCAPES IN OIL
-a direct approach

3-Day Workshop (Thurs-Sat)
October 17, 18, 19
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ages: Adults & very interested teens 16 +
This workshop will discuss techniques, design and color as it applies to landscape painting with an alla prima (wet-on-wet) style. Chris is a fun and energetic instructor and will demonstrate and work one on one with students. A supply list will be provided.
$300
Instructor: Award-winning artist and one of CFA's represented artists, creates beautiful landscape/cityscape works. He conducts workshops throughout the midwest along with a workshop last fall at CFA. His workshops are well attended and received.
Minimum # of participants: 5
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PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING IN OIL
3-Day Workshop (Thurs - Sat)
November 7, 8, 9
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ages: Adults & very interested teens 16 +

A 3-day workshop in oils. Learn to take your oil painting to a new level using a variety of palette knives and tools to create a loose, textural composition. No brushes needed! All subject matter can be applied to this technique. Composition, color and value will be discussed. Workshop includes demonstration, student work time, individual instruction. Critiques available on last day of workshop. A supply list will be provided.
Cost: $290
Instructor: Award-winning artist and owner of Charlotte Fine Art will be conducting this exciting, spontaneous workshop. Joni has been teaching classes and workshops to all age groups for 13 years. Purk started her painting career with private instruction, nationally recognized artists' workshops, and college course study.
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Private Group Workshops
Collage Workshop
(mixed media collage & painting)

(Consider a Private Group Workshop - contact us today!)
Ages: Teen or Adult
Cost: $35 per participant
Learn about Charlotte's 'own' famous artist & subject of the Mint Museum's 'Romare Bearden: Southern Recollections' exhibition, We will practice some of the techniques & Southern-inspired themes recurring in his mixed media collages, using many of the same materials. This workshop will certainly inspire you !
Materials Included
(Schedule your Team Building Today! - Contact Us.)
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CLAY WORKSHOP 
Group Workshops Available
Clay Workshops for Adults
CHILD & ADULT CLAY WORKSHOPS
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GO TO GIRLS' NIGHT OUT PAGE FOR INFORMATION ON THE FRIDAY NIGHT EVENTS FOR WOMEN
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Charlotte Fine Art Gallery
7510 Pineville-Matthews Road
Suite 12 A
Charlotte, NC 28226
United States
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