As an author and artist, Bonnie Paruch is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America and has been featured in numerous national and international publications. A veteran of many group and solo exhibitions, her award winning paintings in oil and pastel are included in collections across the US. With her studio in Sister Bay, (Door County) Wisconsin her work is represented by Edgewood Orchard Galleries.

2012 Workshop Schedule

June 2 -3

all levels of experience

more info as it becomes available

620 Lincoln Ave.

Winnetka, Il. 60093

www.northshoreartleague.org

847-446-2870

June 10 - 16

Big Ideas For New Painters:

 Exploring Drawing & Painting in Watercolor, Oil & Pastel

Registration for classes held between May 6 and August 4 begins Thursday, February 23 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time.

If you have ever considered picking up a brush, or if you are interested in experimenting with several new painting mediums, this workshop has been designed for you. Bonnie’s popular painting workshops frequently draw a wide variety of students, from beginners to experienced professionals. This basic class will offer an introduction to sketching, oil, watercolor and pastel painting, with an emphasis on “getting started.” Informal lessons, paint-along demonstrations and gentle group critiques will assist you as you learn at your own pace. You will work from life, using simple still life arrangements and photographs to practice drawing, color mixing, shape design and value placement. You can use this workshop as an opportunity to jump start a new endeavor or to reacquaint yourself with an “old friend.” You will receive a basic supply of all of the materials needed to explore the new mediums. The beautiful classroom and outdoor setting of The Clearing will inspire your creative spirit. This beginner class is designed for anyone who has wondered “I wonder if I’d like to paint or draw…?” Come and discover your creative side.

Bonnie Paruch is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America. She wrote an article describing her plein air painting techniques for International Pastel Artist in 2002. International Artist magazine recently included Bonnie in a group of America’s leading landscape painters. She is an award winning participant in invitational plein air competitions, including Tucson Plein Air, Door County Plein Air and Rocky Mountain Plein Air. She has been identified as an “artist to collect” (Southwest Art Magazine). Additional publications that have featured her work include American Artist Magazine (cover artist), The Artist Magazine, The Pastel Journal, North Light Magazine, and The Best of Flower Painting Two, a North Light Book. Bonnie leads popular painting workshops throughout the Midwest. She welcomes visitors to her studio in Door County and is represented by Edgewood Orchard Galleries of Fish Creek, Wisconsin.

Level: Beginner

A letter from Bonnie will be sent prior to class.
 

Materials Fee: $50 for paints and other supplies

Web site: www.bonnieparuchfineart.com

www.theclearing.org

July 12 - 14

www.peninsulaartschool.com

Workshop ID: PD1207Date: Thu-Sat • July 12-14Time: 9am-4pmMedia: Oil • Level: Beginner and Above Member Tuition: $330 • Non-Member Tuition: $355

August 19 - 25

"Paint Door County’s Gardens and Flowers in Oil!"

Registration for classes held between August 5 and October 27 begins Thursday, March 1 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time.

This class is about learning how to see and how to paint creative landscape and still life paintings as you want them to appear. You will study how light affects color and value. With an expanded knowledge of composition and design, you will practice constructing paintings that have a story to tell. Bonnie will guide you to see the “big picture” so you can learn to avoid the pitfalls of getting lost in details. Half of the class will focus on plein air painting at locations featuring the beautiful gardens of northern Door County. The remaining half of the class will be spent working in the studio from floral still life arrangements inspired by the lovely environment surrounding the Schoolhouse at The Clearing. Daily demonstrations, chalk talks and group critiques will enliven this relaxed and informative class. You’ll leave the class with all of the tools necessary to help you express your vision in the studio or plein air.

Come prepared to paint outdoors on location, weather permitting, in addition to the studio work. A portable sketch box style easel is required. All levels of experience are welcome.

Bonnie Paruch is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America. She wrote an article describing her plein air painting techniques for International Pastel Artist in 2002. International Artist magazine recently included Bonnie in a group of America’s leading landscape painters. She is an award winning participant in invitational plein air competitions, including Tucson Plein Air, Door County Plein Air and Rocky Mountain Plein Air. She has been identified as an “artist to collect” (Southwest Art Magazine). Additional publications that have featured her work include American Artist Magazine (cover artist), The Artist Magazine, The Pastel Journal, North Light Magazine, and The Best of Flower Painting Two, a North Light Book. Bonnie leads popular painting workshops throughout the Midwest. She welcomes visitors to her studio in Door County and is represented by Edgewood Orchard Galleries of Fish Creek, Wisconsin.

Level: All levels

Web site: www.bonnieparuchfineart.com

www.theclearing.org

September 2 - 6

more info as it becomes available

Dillman's Sand Lake Lodge

Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin

www.dillmans.com/dcaf/index

September 24, 25, 26

more information as it becomes available

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