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 Natural Elements" - 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.
- The Wonders of Alcohol Ink
- Layered Texturing in Watercolor and Mixed Media - Creating a Strong Design Foundation
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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2024 Dates, TBA : Elements of Nature and Texture in Watercolor Workshop at Oregon Society of Artists
Pen and Ink with Watercolor - September 6 - 8, 2023![]() Pen And Ink With Watercolor
September 6-8, 2023 At The Sitka Center for Art and Ecology Registration Openss February 28. To Register Follow this link: www.sitkacenter.org/workshops/3362-pen-and-ink-with-watercolor 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. Location: Sitka Centery for Art and Ecology Email me to sign up: anji@bluepansycottage.com |
2024 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
Alcohol Ink One Day Workshop - 2024 days coming soon

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.
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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