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I frequently hear, "I could never draw or paint." This is a skill that can be learned and I would like to teach you how.

Until we meet again.

Once there is a vaccine for Covid 19.


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Temporary Cancelled
Cancelation List (Possibly a second class)
Beginners Watercolor Workshop
Four weeks
Monday afternoons Noon - 3 p.m.
April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2020
Oromocto Lake
Email to register: susannenason@gmail.com
Deadline for registration March 16, 2020
Registration guarantees your seat
* A scent free gathering

Beginners Watercolor
We will learn about brushes, paper, how to apply paint, techniques and colour mixing. We will be painting beginner friendly projects. Together we will learn all kinds of tricks that ease a new painter into watercolour. At the end of the workshop you should feel comfortable and confident taking on anything that inspires you.


Supply List
Supplies can be purchased from Endevours in Fredericton, our friends there have been very kind in offering our class a 5% student discount if you pay with cash or debit, it does not apply to credit card purchases. http://www.endeavoursthinkplay.com/

Bring
Papertowel
Water cup

Scissors
Ruler
Pencil
Pallet, the best I have found is a ceramic white plate from the dollar store.


Supplies on the Endevours list

Kneadable eraser
Graphite Transfer Paper
Arches Watercolor Pad 9x12", 140LB, 12 sheets *no substitution
White Talkon, Brush, Round #6 or #8 and a 1/2 inch flat brush.
Cotman Water Coulours Sketchers’ Pocket Box/Winsor&Newton
Graphite transfer paper
Kneadable eraser
Masking tape, beige 1”

Cancelation List
Intermediate/Advanced Watercolour
Eight weeks
Please email if you would like your name added to the cancellation list.
Monday nights 7 - 9 p.m.
Begins on September 30, 2019

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Registration is Closed
Drawing Fundamentals with an introduction to Urban Sketching
Saturday, May 12 and Saturday, May 19, 2018
Harvey, Baptist Church (back entrance)
8:00 a.m. - noon
Email to register: susannenason@gmail.com
A scent free gathering

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Drawing Fundamentals with an Introduction to Urban Sketching
I have been teaching drawing and Urban Sketching to all ages for several years. I have developed a system that gets you drawing the very first class. Learn to draw what you see. You will learn how to get your mind and hand working together to create beautiful drawings. Learn to record your surroundings on location and create drawings that capture time and place.



Supply List
Endevours in Fredericton offers us a student discount if you pay cash or debit. Thank you Endeavours!
For our very first class bring a pen (no pencils) and paper. Yes, you did read that right, any ink pen, Micron or Uniball vision will do. If you are not doing watercolor, a plain sketchbook (not for watercolor).

For the students who have taken the watercolor class, a watercolor sketchbook. For those who have not, a plain sketchbook or cartridge paper and a water brush pen and your watercolors. A towel or plastic table cloth to cover your work space
No pencils

During our first class we will talk about different drawing materials and you can then choose the right fit for you.


Registration is Closed
Watercolor Cards and Miniature Paintings
Monday nights for eight weeks
May, 7, 14, 28
June 4, 11, 18, 25
July 2, 2018
No class on May 21, 2018 (holiday)
Harvey, Baptist Church (back entrance)
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
*A scent free gathering
Exploring watercolor (the course) or previous watercolor painting experience is a prerequisite.

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Watercolor Cards and Miniature Paintings
Fee: $100

Jacqueline Penney, author of Painting Greeting Cards in Watercolor has graciously agreed to allow us to use her book as a teaching tool. This little gem is filled with friendly projects. Together we will explore and create many valuable lessons.


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The book, Painting Greeting Cards in Watercolor; Author, Jacqueline Penney
Copies can be purchased online: https://www.amazon.ca/Painting-Greeting-Watercolor-Jacqueline-Penney/dp/0891347151/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1520562428&sr=1-1&keywords=Painting+Greeting+Cards+in+Watercolor
Brushes:
no. 2 and no. 6 rounds
no. 2 rigger or script
1/4" flat

Supplies you will already have from the Exploring Watercolor Class

Although there are different colored paints in the book than you already have, there is no need to buy additional colors (unless you want to).
Kneadable eraser
Graphite Transfer Paper
Arches Watercolor Pad 9x12", 140LB, 12 sheets
Micron 01 Black
Masking Fluid
Watercolor pan set
Graphite transfer paper
Papertowel

Ruler
Large towel or plastic table cloth to protect your workspace
Pencil
Masking tape
Water cup
Wooden board, foam board, coreplast, MDF or masonite panel. (At least one inch larger than the size of your paper).
Pallet, the best I have found is a ceramic white plate from the dollar store.


What students have to say:

"Taking Susanne's Urban Sketch and Watercolor Class was so inspiring and educational, it was truly magical! It was a great stepping off point into drawing and painting and I highly recommend it for any skill level. She is an amazing instructor and gentle soul who welcomes all into the art/drawing/painting world with ease. If you have an opportunity to learn from her, take advantage of it, enjoy and make friends! She is a truly caring and thoughtful instructor!"
Brenda Ann,
Florida Keys Watercolor Society


" I have truly enjoyed the Watercolor and Urban Sketchers classes with Susanne. She is an awesome talented instructor, mentor, motivator who brings out the artist in us all. Would recommend the classes to anyone who has a desire to draw/paint in a relaxing and friendly environment. I know I am glad I did."

Janet Dorcas


School Visits

It has been so much fun to do school visits in my own community. I have been invited several times to do book readings and talk to students about how to illustrate a book. We have done several projects on how to create a book characters and how to use our imaginations to create out if this world works of art.

Drawing Fundementals and Urban Sketching at Sunset Park

I was really excited to be asked to teach a drawing fundamentals and Urban Sketching Class. What a beautiful location to share knowledge with my peers from the Florida Keys Watercolor Society.
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Urban Sketching

It has been my pleasure to volunteer to teach Urban Sketching at Outdoor Resorts in Long Key Florida for several seasons now. I am very proud of this hard working class of first time artists who are game for anything. We don't take ourselves too seriously, we encourage one another and have so much fun together.


Private Lessons

While I was learning about drawing, painting and illustration, I was excited to share my discoveries with people who wanted to learn how to draw and paint, this began my teaching career.
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