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  • Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Drawing and Painting with Tom LaRock (1:00 pm)

    • Thu, March 02, 2023
    • Thu, March 30, 2023
    • 4 sessions
    • WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
    • 6
    Register


    Overview:

    All levels especially beginners.

    This class is designed to be very flexible and is based on each persons interests and artistic goals.   Beginning students are encouraged will start with a series of drawing exercises from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course to develop a foundation of drawing techniques and terminology.  Once the basic drawing exercises are completed students will then be encouraged to complete more advanced drawing and painting projects of their favorite subjects.

    Intermediate and advanced students will work on more challenging drawing and painting projects that may include drawing from reference photos and still life.   

    Classes are on going from month to month and you can start at any time however, registration is monthly on the WAL website. 

    Questions (?) Please contact Tom by email at tom@tomlarockart.com or call (281)292-4811 with questions for additional information and the materials list.


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  • Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Drawing and Painting with Tom LaRock (6:00 pm)

    • Thu, March 02, 2023
    • Thu, March 30, 2023
    • 4 sessions
    • WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
    • 6
    Register

    Overview:

    This class is intended for beginning, intermediate and advanced students.

    Beginning students will start with a series of drawing exercises from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course to develop a foundation of drawing techniques and terminology.  Once the basic drawing exercises are completed students will then be encouraged to complete more advanced drawing and painting projects of their favorite subjects.

    Intermediate and advanced students will work on more challenging drawing and painting projects that may include drawing from reference photos and still life.   

    Classes are on going from month to month and you can start at any time however, registration is monthly on the WAL website. 

    Questions (?) Please contact Tom by email at tom@tomlarockart.com or call (281)292-4811 with questions for additional information and the materials list.


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  • Contemplative Photography I

    • Wed, March 08, 2023
    • Wed, March 29, 2023
    • 4 sessions
    • Zoom
    Registration is closed


    Contemplative Photography Level 1


    Instructor: Denise Bossarte

    Location: On-line Class: ZOOM

    Age: Adult

    Levels: All

    Tap into your creativity with Contemplative Photography! 

    Wednesdays in March 6-8 pm CST starting March 8th.

    Contemplative Photography is a nourishing and enriching contemplative practice.

    It breaks you out of the normal bubbles of how you live and is your entryway into a deeper realization of yourself.

    The Contemplative Photography Level 1 Class offers a unique opportunity to experience a contemplative practice using cameras as a way to expand how you see and interact with the world.

    No photography experience is necessary!

    Use whatever camera you have available, including your cell phone.

    In the class you will:

    Learn and experience the basic forms: Color, Pattern & Texture, Light, and Positive & Negative Space

    “Re-image” the way that you think, talk about, and practice photography

    Tap into your creativity and inspiration

    Expand your awareness and look at the world in a new way

    Discover and explore the extraordinary in the ordinary

    Make beautiful images.

    Registration includes access to a private FB group for sharing photos and feedback.

    WAL members $80/ Non-members $100

    Would you like to know more about Contemplative Photography?

    Here is the link to an introductory video.

    https://youtu.be/93UqqjCbONw


    for more info email lp313combs54@hotmail.com

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  • Contemplative Photography II

    • Wed, April 05, 2023
    • Wed, April 26, 2023
    • 4 sessions
    • Zoom
    Register






    Instructor: Denise Bossarte

    Location: On-line Class: ZOOM

    Age: Adult
    Levels: Those who have taken the Level 1 Course

    Tap into your creativity with Contemplative Photography! 

    Wednesdays in April 6-8 pm CST starting April 5th.

    In Contemplative Photography Level 2, we continue our exploration of connecting directly to our world, continuing to expand on the basic elements of the Level I assignments. We allow the people and things of our world to touch us, without separation.

    This is a practice of the heart, an opening to the phenomenal world, a communion with connection. We see what we see, and we take our photographs, exploring all the while the connection between mind, body, and world.

    The assignments in Level 2 explore the diverse possibilities of contemplative vision. We’ll make beautiful images around Sentient Beings, Landscape, Haiku, and more.

    Registration includes access to a private FB group for sharing photos and feedback.

    To register: https://wal.wildapricot.org/event-5122152


    Would you like to know more about Contemplative Photography?
    Here is the link to an introductory video.
    https://youtu.be/93UqqjCbONw

    Dates: Wednesdays in April 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

    Time: 6:00pm-8:00 pm CST

    Contact Information: lp313combs54@hotmail.com

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  • Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Drawing and Painting with Tom LaRock (1:00 pm)

    • Thu, April 06, 2023
    • Thu, April 27, 2023
    • 3 sessions
    • WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
    • 9
    Register

    Overview:

    This class is intended for beginning, intermediate and advanced students.

    Beginning students will start with a series of drawing exercises from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course to develop a foundation of drawing techniques and terminology.  Once the basic drawing exercises are completed students will then be encouraged to complete more advanced drawing and painting projects of their favorite subjects.

    Intermediate and advanced students will work on more challenging drawing and painting projects that may include drawing from reference photos and still life.   

    Classes are on going from month to month and you can start at any time however, registration is monthly on the WAL website. 

    Questions (?) Please contact Tom by email at tom@tomlarockart.com or call (281)292-4811 with questions for additional information and the materials list.


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  • Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Drawing and Painting with Tom LaRock (6:00 pm)

    • Thu, April 06, 2023
    • Thu, April 27, 2023
    • 3 sessions
    • WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
    • 9
    Register

    Overview:

    This class is intended for beginning, intermediate and advanced students.

    Beginning students will start with a series of drawing exercises from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course to develop a foundation of drawing techniques and terminology.  Once the basic drawing exercises are completed students will then be encouraged to complete more advanced drawing and painting projects of their favorite subjects.

    Intermediate and advanced students will work on more challenging drawing and painting projects that may include drawing from reference photos and still life.   

    Classes are on going from month to month and you can start at any time however, registration is monthly on the WAL website. 

    Questions (?) Please contact Tom by email at tom@tomlarockart.com or call (281)292-4811 with questions for additional information and the materials list.


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  • Wetter is Better II

    • Mon, April 17, 2023
    • Mon, May 08, 2023
    • 4 sessions
    • Woodlands Art League, 701 Sawdust Rd, Spring,TX 77380
    • 10
    Register

    Wetter is Better! II


    An Exploration of Watercolor with Teri Valentine
    The adventure continues... Continue honing what techniques you've already learned, and learn some new skills in this next set of 4 classes.
    Dates: Mondays: 4/17/23, 4/24/23, 5/1/23, and 5/8/23, at the WAL Studio
    Time: 1:00 - 3:00
    Cost: $125.00 for WAL members, $150.00 for non-members, payable to WAL
    In this class we'll cover the following:
    Lesson 1: Playing with color. Bring your color wheel and 2-3 simple drawings (of the same thing). Using your existing paints, we will mix a variety of greens, neutrals, purples and oranges. We will focus on creating multiple harmonious color schemes for your drawings. See how different color schemes effect a picture. You CAN make a pretty cool painting with only a few colors!
    Lesson 2: Composition and Inspiration. What inspires you? What do you want to say? How do you make it look good? We'll learn about several ways to layout a subject, whether it's a landscape, portrait, still life-whatever. We'll talk about where ideas come from. Books, internet, your morning walk? What to leave in, what to leave out, what to add... Bring an object you like, to include in a still life and we'll set one up and get painting.
    Lesson 3: Play, play, play! Bring a drawing (or two) ready to paint in a whimsical way. We will explore applying (and removing) paint with tools other than a brush. Corks, stamps, stencils, cardboard - yes cardboard. Be ready to play!
    Lesson 4: Some like it Hot, some like it Cold, some like it nice and Rough... In this class we will explore a variety of different weights, and surface finishes of watercolor paper (provided). Who knows, your next new love (and expense might be just around the corner.
    Supplies: This list has been put together, balancing cost vs performance. Avoid the temptation to rush into a local craft store for any old store brand paint/paper/brushes. You'll be disappointed! I buy the majority of my watercolor supplies through Dickblick.com. The listed price ranges are from the Dickblick.com website as of Feb 3rd. You can also checkout Jerry's Artarama, Cheap Joes, or Amazon.
    · HB Pencil and sharpener
    · White plastic eraser
    · Paint Brushes - I highly recommend Black Velvet by Silver Brush. The Susan Louise Moyer Set of 3 Rounds would be a great starting place. Set includes a size 4, 8, and 12 round for $58.66.
    · Paint - Good quality student level brands include Cotman by Winsor Newton, Grumbacher Academy and Van Gogh. Both Cotman and Van Gogh can be bought in tube sets, 1/2 pan sets, or open stock tubes. Academy doesn't offer pans. Expect to spend $25.00 - $65.00 for paint. The good news is it will last you quite some time!
    · Cotman 1/2 pan sets of 12-14 colors runs in the $25.00-$35.00 range. Their open stock 8 ml tubes run $3.76 each
    · Van Gogh 1/2 pan sets of 12 - 18 colors run in the $25.00-$40.00 range. Their open stock 7.5 ml tubes run $3.58 each
    · Grumbacher Academy open stock 7.5 ml tubes run $4.54 each
    Recommended colors to get started:
    · Raw Sienna
    · Burnt Sienna
    · Permanent Green Light
    · Sap Green
    · Cad Yellow Deep (Hue) or New Gamboge
    · Lemon Yellow
    · Cad Red Light or Medium, or Permanent Red Light
    · Alizarin Crimson or Quinacrodone Rose
    · Ultra Marine Blue
    · Cerulean Blue
    · Pthalo Blue
    · Violet/Purple
    If you get tube paints, you will need a palette to put them in.
    · Paper-I recommend Canson Montval 140 lb cold pressed watercolor paper. It is very nice paper for the price! You will need one 9x12 block (15 sheets) for $16.62. You will also need one watercolor sketchbook . Any of the Canson Artist Series Watercolor book, Canson XL, or Strathmore Visual Journal will work. They are all wire bound, and range in price from $8.00 - $15.00
    · Small spray bottle
    · 2 cups/jars, etc for holding water
    · Paper towels, tissues
    · A couple of small, cheap synthetic brushes for lifting paint and applying masking fluid
    · Blue painters tape (like Frank's Hot Sauce, I put that * on everything


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  • Acrylic and Mixed Media Painting

    • Mon, April 17, 2023
    • Mon, May 08, 2023
    • 4 sessions
    • 701 Sawdust Rd, Spring, TX 77380
    • 9
    Register

    Acrylic Painting Classes


    Join this relaxed beginner/intermediate painting class! Lauren Combs offers classes for learning color mixing, composition, texture, and a toe-dip into mixed media. Evening classes begin on April 17th  ...bring a friend or neighbor, sponsor someone who needs a break...or wander in and make new friends.The supply list will be provided with registration or contact instructor.  More learning than wine and paint parties and just as much fun. Bring a snack if you like. Teens over 16 are welcome. We have a limit of 10, with a minimum of 4.

    3 classes for $125 WAL members, $140 non-members

    Supply list for first meeting:

    11x14 or similar sized canvas.

    Paints: Titanium white, cadmium red med, cadmium yellow, med, ultramarine blue. Student grade or above for best results. Look for Grumbacher, Liquitex Basics, Soho (Jerry's Artarama),  or similar Please no Hobby Lobby brand or sets of tiny tubes!

    Brushes: Mix of long-handled flat and filbert - #4, 8, 12. White nylon or golden taklon 

    0X12 paper palette, paper towels.

    Additional supplies will depend on each participants' choice of projects.

    Contact instructor for more information lp313combs54@hotmail.com





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  • Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Drawing and Painting with Tom LaRock (1:00 pm)

    • Thu, May 04, 2023
    • Thu, May 25, 2023
    • 4 sessions
    • WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
    • 9
    Register

    Overview:

    This class is intended for beginning, intermediate and advanced students.

    Beginning students will start with a series of drawing exercises from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course to develop a foundation of drawing techniques and terminology.  Once the basic drawing exercises are completed students will then be encouraged to complete more advanced drawing and painting projects of their favorite subjects.

    Intermediate and advanced students will work on more challenging drawing and painting projects that may include drawing from reference photos and still life.   

    Classes are on going from month to month and you can start at any time however, registration is monthly on the WAL website. 

    Questions (?) Please contact Tom by email at tom@tomlarockart.com or call (281)292-4811 with questions for additional information and the materials list.


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  • Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Drawing and Painting with Tom LaRock (6:00 pm)

    • Thu, May 04, 2023
    • Thu, May 25, 2023
    • 4 sessions
    • WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
    • 10
    Register

    Overview:

    This class is intended for beginning, intermediate and advanced students.

    Beginning students will start with a series of drawing exercises from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course to develop a foundation of drawing techniques and terminology.  Once the basic drawing exercises are completed students will then be encouraged to complete more advanced drawing and painting projects of their favorite subjects.

    Intermediate and advanced students will work on more challenging drawing and painting projects that may include drawing from reference photos and still life.   

    Classes are on going from month to month and you can start at any time however, registration is monthly on the WAL website. 

    Questions (?) Please contact Tom by email at tom@tomlarockart.com or call (281)292-4811 with questions for additional information and the materials list.


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  • Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Drawing and Painting with Tom LaRock (1:00 pm)

    • Thu, June 01, 2023
    • Thu, June 29, 2023
    • 5 sessions
    • WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
    • 10
    Register

    Overview:

    This class is intended for beginning, intermediate and advanced students.

    Beginning students will start with a series of drawing exercises from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course to develop a foundation of drawing techniques and terminology.  Once the basic drawing exercises are completed students will then be encouraged to complete more advanced drawing and painting projects of their favorite subjects.

    Intermediate and advanced students will work on more challenging drawing and painting projects that may include drawing from reference photos and still life.   

    Classes are on going from month to month and you can start at any time however, registration is monthly on the WAL website. 

    Questions (?) Please contact Tom by email at tom@tomlarockart.com or call (281)292-4811 with questions for additional information and the materials list.


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  • Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Drawing and Painting with Tom LaRock (6:00 pm)

    • Thu, June 01, 2023
    • Thu, June 29, 2023
    • 5 sessions
    • WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
    • 10
    Register

    Overview:

    This class is intended for beginning, intermediate and advanced students.

    Beginning students will start with a series of drawing exercises from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course to develop a foundation of drawing techniques and terminology.  Once the basic drawing exercises are completed students will then be encouraged to complete more advanced drawing and painting projects of their favorite subjects.

    Intermediate and advanced students will work on more challenging drawing and painting projects that may include drawing from reference photos and still life.   

    Classes are on going from month to month and you can start at any time however, registration is monthly on the WAL website. 

    Questions (?) Please contact Tom by email at tom@tomlarockart.com or call (281)292-4811 with questions for additional information and the materials list.


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  • The Needle Felted Landscape

    • Sat, July 15, 2023
    • 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • WAL, 701 Sawdust Rd, 77380
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    The Needle Felted Landscape


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The Woodlands Art League’s purpose is to further the cause and interest in the visual arts through teaching, programs, demonstrations, exhibitions, and community involvement. The organization is organized exclusively for educational purposes and is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. 

Email:

woodlandsartleagueinfo@gmail.com

Address:

701 Sawdust Rd.

Spring, TX 77380

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