Weekly Watercolor Classes available for all levels of painters
I offer Watercolor classes for beginning to advanced painters. If you've always wanted to learn the techniques of Watercolor or you're an accomplished artist my classes are a great opportunity for learning and developing your skill. Class time is spent on learning exercises, technique studies and your own personal projects. We end each class with a critique session.
I currently have space available in my Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Evening Classes and occasionally in my Tuesday and Wednesday morning classes. Please contact me if you are interested and I can tell you what might be available. anji@bluepansycottage.com
I currently have space available in my Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Evening Classes and occasionally in my Tuesday and Wednesday morning classes. Please contact me if you are interested and I can tell you what might be available. anji@bluepansycottage.com
Intermediate Watercolor Classes at Oregon Society of Artists
Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Class Starts on October 1, 2020
Location: Oregon Society of Artists
Cost: $250 for 10 classes or $30 drop in. New Dates coming soon!
Dates are ongoing and listed on the website
To register follow this link: https://public.osartists.org/public/classes
Or Call: (503)228-0706
Continue developing your watercolor skills with this more specialized class. Take Basic watercolor techniques and expand into different ways to explore the medium, including: negative painting, using masking medium for resist, and experimental methods of pouring through papers and natural fibers through papers and natural fibers.
Class Starts on October 1, 2020
Location: Oregon Society of Artists
Cost: $250 for 10 classes or $30 drop in. New Dates coming soon!
Dates are ongoing and listed on the website
To register follow this link: https://public.osartists.org/public/classes
Or Call: (503)228-0706
Continue developing your watercolor skills with this more specialized class. Take Basic watercolor techniques and expand into different ways to explore the medium, including: negative painting, using masking medium for resist, and experimental methods of pouring through papers and natural fibers through papers and natural fibers.
Watercolor Workshops:
Below is a list of different 3 day workshops that I offer
- "Avoiding The Mid-tone Blahs" - working with India Ink and watercolor
- "The Special Beauty of Natural Pigments" - get to know the "Girl with the Pearl Earring..."
- "Mono-type Printing With Gauche and Watercolor" - a look at layered 'compositional' building process to achieve a unique outcome
- Elements of Nature and Texture in Watercolor" - a nontraditional approach to working with watercolor.
Elements of Nature and Texture Workshops©!
Watch this short video that shows a bit about the techniques you learn in the workshop
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Thanks you so much Golden Road Arts for putting together this short video about one of my favorite and fun series to teach. This will give you just a "snippet" of what you'll get during the workshop. Enjoy! |
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2021 and 2022 Workshops Currently being scheduled!
Are you interested in a workshop in your area?
Workshops can be customized in length for the needs of your group and in your area.
Please contact me for information and workshop content. anji@bluepansycottage.com
Elements of Nature and Texture in Watercolor © - April16, 17 & 18, 2021
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Workshop description:
3 Days of fun exploring learning how to create dynamic, textured patterns in your watercolor paintings by employing nontraditional techniques using plant materials, herbs, legumes, salt, stones and other elements. See how watercolor pigments react and leave beautiful patterns on your paper. The workshop will also emphasize composition and design principles.
Elements of Nature and Texture - 3 days at Red Trillium Studio
Location: Red Trillium Gallery Classroom:
371 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060
Contact the Studio for a spot:
Register at: theredtrilliumstudio.com
Questions: rtstudio73@gmail.com
Elements of Nature and Texture in Watercolor -
Workshop description:
3 Days of fun exploring learning how to create dynamic, textured patterns in your watercolor paintings by employing nontraditional techniques using plant materials, herbs, legumes, salt, stones and other elements. See how watercolor pigments react and leave beautiful patterns on your paper. The workshop will also emphasize composition and design principles.
Elements of Nature and Texture - 3 days at Red Trillium Studio
Location: Red Trillium Gallery Classroom:
371 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060
Contact the Studio for a spot:
Register at: theredtrilliumstudio.com
Questions: rtstudio73@gmail.com
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Elements of Nature and Texture 5 day workshop at Cheap Joe's Art Stuff
Headquarters in Boon NC! July 18-22, 2022
Cheap Joe's in Boon North Carolina is hosting me for a fun 5 day version of this popular workshop. Spend a week with me in the beautiful Smokey Mountins and create beautiful art. A workshop for all levels!
https://www.cheapjoes.com/anji-grainger-art-workshop-elements-of-nature-and-texture-in-watercolor-july-20-24-2020.html
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Follow the link above for more information and to register!!
Elements of Nature and Texture in Watercolor you’ll learn how watercolors can be magical! You will create dynamic, textured patterns by employing non-traditional art techniques using plant materials, herbs, legumes, salt, stones and other elements. See how watercolor pigments react and leave beautiful patterns on your paper. This watercolor workshop will also emphasize composition and design principles. There will be several demonstrations, plenty of individual working time, and daily critiques.
https://www.cheapjoes.com/anji-grainger-art-workshop-elements-of-nature-and-texture-in-watercolor-july-20-24-2020.html
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Follow the link above for more information and to register!!
Elements of Nature and Texture in Watercolor you’ll learn how watercolors can be magical! You will create dynamic, textured patterns by employing non-traditional art techniques using plant materials, herbs, legumes, salt, stones and other elements. See how watercolor pigments react and leave beautiful patterns on your paper. This watercolor workshop will also emphasize composition and design principles. There will be several demonstrations, plenty of individual working time, and daily critiques.
Exploration into the Wonders of Alcohol Ink - July 24, 25, 2021
Anji Grainger: An Exploration into the Wonders of Alcohol Ink
Jul 24, 25 9:30 AM-3:30 PM Location: Upstairs Studio Contact Oregon Society of Artists to Register or for more information: 503-228-0706 info@osartists.org public.osartists.org/public/workshops Alcohol inks are wonderfully vibrant and yet translucent, and they work especially well on ceramic surfaces. Learn how to work with this vibrant ink media in this instructional workshop. Anji will be teaching several techniques and give lots of tips and tricks for success. You will begin each day with a few exercises to familiarize you with the media and techniques. It is very easy to “wipe the slate clean” on ceramic tiles and pots and begin again, using tools to manipulate the inks. All skill levels welcome. |
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Elements Part 2:
A Sequel to Elements of Nature and Texture in Watercolor TBA - coming 2021
Watercolor, by its inherent fluidic nature, lets us explore in a way that no other medium allows. In this sequel to her Elements of Nature and Texture Workshop, artist and teacher Anji Grainger will revisit techniques from the first session and add additional techniques to build on our texturing foundation. Using demonstration and hands-on exercises.
- Day One will focus on preparation of textured paper foundations. Learn to impart unique under-patterns on the paper and learn about using texture to plan a composition. We’ll also explore new ways to apply texture with deli wrap and tissue paper: Not what you’re thinking!
- Day Two we’ll continue our exploration with pouring of paint and other texturing substances. We’ll also begin to build texture into the composition plan by creating our own personal stamps and stencils.
- Day Three, the focus will be on completing one or more of these textured starts.
While this workshop builds on the Elements Workshop, Part 1, Part 2 stands on it’s own and it is not necessary to have taken Part 1.
A supply list is provided upon registration. Contact Oregon Society of Artists for a space.
Dates: 2021
In the Studio at Blue Pansy Cottage Arts
, Portland, Or 97229
Time: 9:30a to 3:30p daily
Cost: $285 per person members -
Tissue texturing in the Elements of Nature and Texture, Part Duex workshop:
Pen and Ink with Watercolor At the Sitka Center For Art and Ecology - June 2021
Pen and Ink with Watercolor workshop at the beautiful Oregon Coast. The Sitka Center For Art and Ecology 56605 Sitka Drive Otis, OR 97368 Phone: (541) 994-5485 info@sitkacenter.org The marriage of watercolor with pen and ink can be magical. In this three day workshop we will look at how to incorporate Pen and Ink in a dynamic watercolor painting. On day one we will begin with looking at the different pen strokes and the ways pen techniques are used in a painting. Then we will apply that to a piece to be completed with watercolor. On days two and three we will explore watercolor textures with pen and ink in a more freestyle way. We will create our own small watercolor journal to use with our pen and ink techniques. I will demonstrate some tips and tricks on how to prepare a journal for future paintings. June 7, 8, 9-2021 Contact the Sitka Center to register: www.sitkacenter.org/workshops |
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Bonus 1 day additional Ink workshop -The Wonders of Alcohol Ink June, 2021 at Sitka
Alcohol Ink Painting on Ceramic Tiles
Alcohol Inks are wonderfully vibrant and yet translucent, and they work especially well on ceramic tiles. Learn how to work with this vibrant Ink media in a one-day instructional workshop. I will be teaching several techniques and give lots of tips and tricks for success.
We will begin the day with a few exercises to familiarize you with the media and techniques. It is very easy to “wipe the slate clean” and begin again so feel free to play and experiment.
June 10, 2021
Contact the Sitka Center to register:
www.sitkacenter.org/workshops
Phone: (541) 994-5485
info@sitkacenter.org
Alcohol Inks are wonderfully vibrant and yet translucent, and they work especially well on ceramic tiles. Learn how to work with this vibrant Ink media in a one-day instructional workshop. I will be teaching several techniques and give lots of tips and tricks for success.
We will begin the day with a few exercises to familiarize you with the media and techniques. It is very easy to “wipe the slate clean” and begin again so feel free to play and experiment.
June 10, 2021
Contact the Sitka Center to register:
www.sitkacenter.org/workshops
Phone: (541) 994-5485
info@sitkacenter.org
Alcohol Ink One Day Workshop - 2021 & 2022 days coming soon
– 9:30a to 3p
Cost: $80
In the studio at Blue Pansy Cottage
5585 NW 164th Ave
Portland, OR 97229
Alcohol Inks are wonderfully vibrant and yet translucent, and they work especially well on ceramic tiles. Learn how to work with this vibrant Ink media in a one-day instructional workshop. I will be teaching several techniques and give lots of tips and tricks for success.
Payment confirms your spot and a supply list will be sent upon confirmation.
We will begin the day with a few exercises to familiarize you with the media and techniques. It is very easy to “wipe the slate clean” and begin again so feel free to play and experiment.
Cancellation Policy Anji Grainger is a self-supporting artist and instructor located in Portland, Oregon. Workshops are based on a first come, first served basis.
Once your place has been reserved, there will be a 50% non-refundable fee for cancellation up to 60 days prior to the workshop or class session. If you cancel less than 60 days before the workshop or class session, then the fee is nonrefundable. If you are able to sell your spot to another student there will be no cancellation fee.
Anji reserves the right to cancel a workshop or rearrange dates if ever needed. If a workshop is canceled, all tuition will be refunded promptly. In case of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, a make-up date may be set.
Cost: $80
In the studio at Blue Pansy Cottage
5585 NW 164th Ave
Portland, OR 97229
Alcohol Inks are wonderfully vibrant and yet translucent, and they work especially well on ceramic tiles. Learn how to work with this vibrant Ink media in a one-day instructional workshop. I will be teaching several techniques and give lots of tips and tricks for success.
Payment confirms your spot and a supply list will be sent upon confirmation.
We will begin the day with a few exercises to familiarize you with the media and techniques. It is very easy to “wipe the slate clean” and begin again so feel free to play and experiment.
Cancellation Policy Anji Grainger is a self-supporting artist and instructor located in Portland, Oregon. Workshops are based on a first come, first served basis.
Once your place has been reserved, there will be a 50% non-refundable fee for cancellation up to 60 days prior to the workshop or class session. If you cancel less than 60 days before the workshop or class session, then the fee is nonrefundable. If you are able to sell your spot to another student there will be no cancellation fee.
Anji reserves the right to cancel a workshop or rearrange dates if ever needed. If a workshop is canceled, all tuition will be refunded promptly. In case of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, a make-up date may be set.
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Some highlights from a magical week painting in Sicily with Francesco Fontana:
It was an amazing trip with days full of painting, great food and wonderful friendship!
"This workshop is a re-discovery of my native city Palermo, both on the seaside and in its historical center. We'll be based in the sea village of Mondello, right on the cross road of its 2-mile-long beach. We will also do sightseeing and painting downtown Palermo, in the bewitching centro storico. " Francesco Fontana. Please see his
website: www.francescofontana.com for details or contact me: anjigrainger@frontier.com.
"This workshop is a re-discovery of my native city Palermo, both on the seaside and in its historical center. We'll be based in the sea village of Mondello, right on the cross road of its 2-mile-long beach. We will also do sightseeing and painting downtown Palermo, in the bewitching centro storico. " Francesco Fontana. Please see his
website: www.francescofontana.com for details or contact me: anjigrainger@frontier.com.
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