Watercolor and Ink for the Traveler with Casey Cheuvront
May 29 : Wednesday, 11am – 4:30pmWatercolor is a popular, flexible medium, and suitable for anyone that travels and would like to capture the beauty of their surroundings. In this workshop we will explore watercolor basics, using a journaling/sketchbook approach.
We’ll cover the basics of composition, value, brushwork and color relationships, experiment with color mixing and ink drawing, and finish by working with the living landscape to create sketchbook paintings that can stand on their own or serve as inspirational notes for later studio works.
At the end of the workshop, you should have begun a sketchbook of your own that you can carry virtually anywhere, which will allow you to record your travels, and your progress in this medium. Suitable for beginners and more experienced painters alike.
Weather permitting, this class will do some sketching outdoors behind the Arts Center.
iPhoneography with Kelli Klymenko
May 31 : Friday, 9am – 2pmIn today’s technological world, even professional photographers and artists are recognizing the iPhone as a useful (and even practical) photographic tool. Join photographer artist, Kelli Klymenko in his one-day class for beginner and advanced students and you’ll go beyond the basics and learn to shoot professional quality photographs with your iPhone.
You will learn how to shoot, edit and share remarkable landscapes, portraits and the macro world around you using only your iPhone. Kelli will guide you through simple tips and tricks that will take your photography to the next level. Discover how to capture the essence of a place and your subjects rather than just taking a picture. You will also learn basic video and video editing techniques for use with apps such as Facebook and Instagram.
Learn how to get the highest resolution images on your iPhone and apps
Practice creative techniques including HDR (High Dynamic Range)
Shoot panoramas
Learn about the latest editing, filters and stylizing apps
Learn about iPhone equipment: remotes, tripods and more
Learn how to use the hottest new tools on your iPhone
This will be an In Person class, to join this class virtually, please visit:
Junk Journal Deconstruction with Nicole Austin
July 17 – 18 : Wednesday 10am – 5pm, Thursday 9am – 4pmSome call us monsters for ripping up and altering books – I think of us more as creatives who can see potential in anything! Let’s gather together with kindred spirits and rip and alter to our hearts’ content! We’ll take an ordinary vintage book and turn it into something extraordinary using paint, embellishments, and reconstructive techniques. You bring the book, (BYOB!) and I’ll supply the rest!
Each part of the book will be put to good and new uses as we deconstruct our books and reconstruct them into fabulous works of art. We’ll also create our own unique collage papers to be used inside our new books and explore several art-journaling jumpstarts and background techniques to get you going! Our time will also include creating journals from upcycled materials.
Gel Plate Painting with Mimi Damrauer
July 20 – 21 : Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 9am – 4pmLearn to make beautiful one-of-a-kind collage papers using acrylic paints and a gel plate. Mimi will walk the class through a very fun and easy process of gel painting and printing. Even if you have done some Gel Painting before, Mimi will teach you all of her tips and tricks to add to your repertoire so that you get polished results with a simple process!
ONLINE: Painting: Celebrating Summer! with Gretchen Lopez
May 31 : Friday, 9:30am – 2:30pm Arizona TimeLearn how to paint reflections in water, by navigating with shape and values! We will also experience mixing rich color to reflect sky, streams and even atmosphere!
Please have a canvas no larger than 12×16. Fredrix canvas pads are great for exercises!
Instructor demonstrations and lots of individual attention provided.
Enrolled students will receive an email invitation with a link to join the Zoom meeting platform from Gretchen Lopez a day or two before the class. Be sure you have an internet connection and Zoom installed on your device before the day of the class.
ONLINE WORKSHOP: The Living Abstract:
Including Imagery in Your Abstract Painting with Julie Bernstein Engelmann July 12, 19, & 26 : Fridays, 11am – 3pm Arizona TimeThe Living Abstract is a foundational workshop that helps you set your painting up for success and capture the living moment. Since summer is for trying something different, how about including imagery in your abstract painting?
In three weekly sessions, discover ways to let the paint sing, incorporate an image naturally, navigate the mid-process “beautiful mess,” and bring your painting to fulfilled completion—without losing its life force and what makes it beautiful.
On Days 1 and 2, you’ll be guided step-by-step through a sequence of intuitive techniques that build on each other to create a painting that is authentic, dynamic, and deep. You’ll nestle your image into this abstract home. Along the way, you’ll learn about color mixing and composition to enhance your painting.
On Day 3, see your painting through the eyes of depth and flow. This key approach cuts through confusion, so you can complete your painting and bring it to life in a harmonious and soul-satisfying way.
ONLINE: iPhoneography with Kelli Klymenko
July 19 : Friday, 9am – 2pm Arizona TimeIn today’s technological world, even professional photographers and artists are recognizing the iPhone as a useful (and even practical) photographic tool. Join photographer artist, Kelli Klymenko in his one-day class for beginner and advanced students and you’ll go beyond the basics and learn to shoot professional quality photographs with your iPhone.
You will learn how to shoot, edit and share remarkable landscapes, portraits and the macro world around you using only your iPhone. Kelli will guide you through simple tips and tricks that will take your photography to the next level. Discover how to capture the essence of a place and your subjects rather than just taking a picture. You will also learn basic video and video editing techniques for use with apps such as Facebook and Instagram.
This will be a LIVE class with virtual students Zooming in (NOT prerecorded)
If you wish to join us in the live class; please register for the In Person Class: iPhoneography In Person Class
ONLINE: Painting the Bold Brush Landscape with Gretchen Lopez
July 26 : Friday, 9:30am – 2:30pm Arizona TimeIt’s all about observation, bold shapes and brush strokes! Learn to use shape and texture with the use of one brush! I will take you step by step to build the landscape and have some wonderful results in your paintings. We’ll start with technique and learn to observe the big shapes. The “Bold Brush” will help you loosen up and gain strength and drama in your paintings! Photo reference will be provided! Be sure to have a large sash painting brush, about an inch and a half, with an angled edge. You can find these at the hardware or dollar stores!
Please have drawing materials handy plus a canvas no larger than 12×16! Photo reference will be provided plus our Zoom link will be provided!
Summer Youth Clay Camp! with Dennis Ott
Ages 8–12 June 24 – 28 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9am – 12pm / Friday 1 – 4pmCome Play in the Clay!
Come spend the week playing in the “mud” with two ceramicists who love sharing their clay talents with young folks. Each student will have the opportunity to learn throwing skills on the potter’s wheel as well as create several hand-built projects. You will also learn how your clay projects will be fired and glazed.
No experience is necessary – just your willingness to come and have fun creating in clay.
Puppet Power!
Summer Youth Camp with Jillian Sander Ages 7 – 12 July 22 – 26 : Monday – Friday, 10am – 1pm Explore the wonderfully wacky world of puppets in this camp on all things creature creation! From character design to rigging to physical building, students will learn all the steps needed to build their very own uniquely expressive puppets. This week will combine drawing and sculpting and students will leave with a funny little friend and a toolkit to continue to build their menagerie on their own.
Let’s Go Stop Mo! Summer Youth Camp with Austin Frick Ages 7 – 12 July 22 – 26 : Monday – Friday, 1 – 5pmMake magic through motion! In this stop motion camp course, students will learn to bring characters to life using animation. Austin will cover storyboarding, setting the scene through set building, and all the important aspects to creating a moving picture. Campers will animate 3D puppets and will leave this exciting experience with their very own film!
Sign up early as class is limited to 15 participants.
Please bring a snack.
Tuition: $250.00 – All materials included.
For a full day camp experience parents can sign up for the Camp Bundle to include both Puppet Power! and Let’s Go Stop-Mo! for a discount. Click this link.
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Sedona Arts Center is one of Northern Arizona’s most well-established cultural organizations and serves as the creative heart of Sedona. Founded in 1958, the nonprofit is based in Uptown Sedona and offers year-round classes, exhibitions, festivals, and cultural events that enhance the creative life of the Verde Valley.
