2008 Workshops/ Events
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CHUCK MCLACHLAN - NEW WAYS WITH WATERCOLOR

and WHY WE PAINT

BIOGRAPHY:  Chuck has had a successful career as an advertising exectutive and now has become a popular, patient and "fun" international watercolor instructor.  Chuck has produced several teaching videos, a book of his sketches and is working on a reference book for artists.  His works are a part of many private and corporate collections. Chuck has a steady following of students who praise his nurturing and encouraging attention in their art endeavors. He believes there is always something new to learn and loves to see his students take a chance with their paintings. Check out his website at www.chuckmclachlan.com

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Chuck focuses firmly on the thinking process to painting and how we elect to portray our subjects.  Students will experiment with a change in thinking while creating new and exciting images.  Chuck will give hands-on support and individual attention as the students think new ways with watercolor.  Through his demos and critiques he will encourage participants to feel the mood, paint the essence and get excited over their paintings.

WHEN: March 17 - 21, 2008, 9 - 4p.m.

WHERE: Mellwood Arts and Entertainment Center, KWS Gallery

COST: Before February 1, 2008, KWS Members $335, nonmember $360

          After February 1, 2008, KWS Members $360, nonmember$385

REGISTRATION: Spots are filled on a first come basis upon receipt of half or full payment.  Send your check, made out to KWS, to Sue Hinkebein, 2015 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40205.  For more information call Sue at 458-5043

STERLING EDWARDS - PAINTINGS THAT COME ALIVE

Stylized with Emotion

BIOGRAPHY:  Sterling is a very popular watercolor instructor that teaches internationally.  He developed his unique style studying under Zoltan Szabo and other prominent artists.  He owned and operated his own art gallery and has been featured in Watercolor Magic as the "artist to watch."  His original paintings are in many private and corporate collectors worldwide.  His website is www.sterlingedwards.com

CLASS DESCRIPTION:  Rather then trying to replicate the subject as it appears, Sterling often exaggerates colors, maximizes light and dark values and stylizes shapes to suit his interpretation.  This results in expressive paintings with strong interlocking positive and negative shapes and a dramatic composition and color rhythm.  Through his demos and individual guidance this class is for beginners and advanced painters alike. Sterling will help your paintings come alive.

WHEN: July 8 - 11, 2008

WHERE: Mellwood Arts and Entertainment Center, KWS Gallery

COST: Before May 15, 2008, KWS members $270, nonmembers $295

          After May 15, 2008, KWS members $295, nonmembers $320

REGISTRATION: Spots are filled on a fist come basis upon receipt of half or full payment.  Send your check, made out to KWS, to Sue Hinkebein, 2015 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY, 40205. For more information call Sue at 458-5043.

LIAN ZHEN - EAST MEETS WEST

 Chinese Painting and Spontaneous Watercolor

BIOGRAPHY: Lian has been teaching workshops around the world as well as the University of California at Berkely.  He has authored two books:CHINESE PAINTING TECHNIQUES for EXQUISITE WATERCOLORS and CHINESE WATERCOLOR PAINTING TECHNIQUES - PAINTING ANIMALS. He has had numerous shows, won numerous awards and has been published in American Artist, Splash 4, the Collectors and many more.  He was a physician in China before coming to the USA in 1985 and received his masters in Architecture in 1996.  He has been painting and teaching since then. Enjoy his website at www.lianspainting.com.

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Students will learn Lian's Basic Techniques for pouring and blending detail and spontaneous strokes together.  Lian will teach an overall theory in Asian Art with some use of the brushes with inks and colors.  Lian helps students touch up their paintings and uses demonstrations and critic sessions to help each student understand his lessons.

WHEN:  September 22-26, 2008, 9:30 - 4:30

WHERE: Mellwood Arts and Entertainment Center, KWS Gallery

COST: Before August 1, 2008, KWS member $425, nonmember $450

           After August 1, 2008, KWS member $450, nonmember $475

REGISTRATION: Spots are filled on a first come basis upon receipt of half or full payment. Send your check, made out to the KWS, to Sue Hinkebein, 2015 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40205. For more information call Sue at 458-5043

SEPT 2008
PAINTING NOVA SCOTIA

The  Kentucky Watercolor Society  and University of Kentucky Emeritus Professor of Art
Joseph Fitzpatrick invite you to a landscape painting workshop in Nova Scotia, Canada, Sept 3-9,2008.  The workshop will be based on the scenic South Shore of Nova Scotia, in Hubbards, on St. Margaret's Bay.

Cost $650.00
The cost of $650.00 includes tuition for daily professional instruction and nightly critique, an d a voluntary contribution to the  Kentucky Watercolor Society.

Payment Schedule:
A deposit of $300.00 will reserve your place.  Final payment of $350.00 will be due July 1, 2008.  Travel insurance is recommended to insure against cancellation, accident, trip interruption or baggage lost.

Limited to 10 painters.

Lodging
Participants are advised to contact Dauphinee Inn, 902.857.1790
for reservations.
Please contact Ruth Fitzpatrick for further details:
502.561.1236

Fitzpatrick is a recipient of an Al Smith Fellowship grant in recognition of artistic excellence for professional arts in Kentucky, through the Kentucky Arts Council, supported by state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.  Fitzpatrick exhibits at the Ann Tower Gallery, Lexington; Chapman Friedman Gallery, Louisville; and the Princess Street Gallery, Harbour Island, Bahamas.

2009 WORKSHOPS

JANUARY 2009
PAINTING HARBOUR ISLAND

The Kentucky Watercolor Society and University of Kentucky Emeritus Professor of Art Joseph Fitzpatrick invite you to a landscape painting workshop in Harbour Island, Bahamas, in January of 2009.  The workshop will be based at the South Bar Club, at the Southern end of the island.

Cost: $650.00
The cost of $650.00 includes tuition for daily professional instruction and nightly critique, an d a voluntary contribution to the  Kentucky Watercolor Society.

Payment Schedule:
A deposit of $300.00 will reserve your place.  Final payment of $350.00 will be due December 1, 2008.  Travel insurance is recommended to insure against cancellation, accident, trip interruption or baggage lost.

Limited to 15 painters

Lodging:
Six private rooms with baths will be available at the South Bar Club. 
Contact Ruth Fitzpatrick, 502.561.1236 for further details.

Fitzpatrick is a recipient of an Al Smith Fellowship grant in recognition of artistic excellence for professional arts in Kentucky, through the Kentucky Arts Council, supported by state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.  Fitzpatrick exhibits at the Ann Tower Gallery, Lexington; Chapman Friedman Gallery, Louisville; and the Princess Street Gallery, Harbour Island, Bahamas.