Black Barn Workshops & Classes
We are so happy to announce our first classes here at Black Barn, beginning in January 2024. We have world class art workshops & classes right here in Kingston, WA
Please browse the art education opportunities below and let us know if you have any questions or subscribe below to stay in the loop.
Colored Pencil Stew
with Eileen Sorg
January 13th & 14th, 2024
$395
Join us as Eileen Sorg takes you step by step through her technique of using ink
and watercolors to enhance colored pencil drawings. Eileen is an experienced instructor who will walk you through the process and show you how to achieve amazing results. Beginners welcome.
Class size is limited. In the event this class sells out we will schedule another session on a future date.
CLASS FULL
Intro to Watercolor
with Derek Gundy
January 20th, 2024
$195
Artist Derek Gundy helps students begin with success in watercolor - teaching them the tools and techniques of the medium first, then guiding them through a Pacific Northwest landscape from imagination.
This one day workshop is ideal for artists new to the watercolor medium, whether just beginning, or having attempted with some frustration.
Class size is limited. In the event this class sells out we will schedule another session on a future date.
Classical Drawing with James Andrews
February 3rd & 4th, 2024
$350
Artist James Andrews recently earned his MA in Atelier Studio Arts in Florence, Italy. Throughout the two days of this workshop, James will teach the same methods and techniques he was trained in.
Students will begin with single object drawing, then move on to a still life setup, and then finally to a life size self portrait to complete the workshop.
Class size is limited. In the event this class sells out we will schedule another session on a future date.
Tortured Hearts
Assemblage
with Steve Parmelee
February 11th, 2024
$195 +$20 material fee
Assemblage art is creating 3D collage/sculpture with repurposed items and found objects. Materials will be provided to experiment with the concepts and techniques including curating, composition, fastening, hanging and finishing.
Class size is limited. In the event this class sells out we will schedule another session on a future date.
CLASS FULL
To be put on a waiting list for this workshop, email us at info@blackbarnfineartstudio.com
Intro to Oil Painting
(Beginners)
with Don Moore
February 17th, 2024
$165 +30 material fee
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of oil painting at our one-day workshop hosted at the newly inaugurated Black Barn Studio. Join us for an enriching artistic experience guided by the accomplished artist Don Moore. Having challenges getting success in oils or been wanting to give it a try? This is a wonderful opportunity to begin with clear guidance.
Class size is limited. In the event this class sells out we will schedule another session on a future date.
Intro to Classical Drawing (4 weeks)
with James Andrews
4 weeks - February 22nd, 29th, March 7th & 14th
$250
This course is designed to teach students the basic skills of drawing in the academic tradition. Over the course of the four weeks, students will use traditional techniques to execute a Bargue Plate copy and begin work on a cast drawing.
Class size is limited. In the event this class sells out we will schedule another session on a future date.
Architecture in Light & Shadow - Watercolor
with Derek Gundy
March 2nd & 3rd, 2024
$350
Artist Derek Gundy will guide you through
building a successful painting using the
beautiful transparency of watercolor. Students will learn how to bring different architectural elements together and understand how light and shadow affect them.
Class size is limited. In the event this class sells out we will schedule another session on a future date.
Intro to Papercut Art
with Elizabeth VanDuine
March 9th, 2024
$120 + $30 material fee
In this Introduction to paper cutting workshop, Elizabeth will guide you through the steps to creating a paper cut piece (or two) of your own.There will be ample opportunities to experiment and make mistakes until you get the hang of the process.
Class size is limited. In the event this class sells out we will schedule another session on a future date.
CLASS FULL
Email us if you wish to be put on the waitlist.
Encaustic Collage
with Betsy Schairer
March 16th, 2024
$200 +$40 material fee
Encaustic is the art of painting by burning in the colors. The oldest surviving encaustic paintings are the Egyptian Fayum mummy portraits created almost 2,000 years ago. We will be using color and collage techniques to explore the beautiful layering capabilities of this special medium that still captures the hearts and minds of artists today.
Class size is limited. In the event this class sells out we will schedule another session on a future date.
Linocut Printmaking Basics with Kathy Anderson
March 24th, 2024
$210
Learn the fundamental methods in this one-day workshop and continue your creative explorations at home. This workshop is open to all experience levels and is a prerequisite to next level linocut classes at Black Barn Studio.
Class size is limited. In the event this class sells out we will schedule another session on a future date.
Master Copy in Oils
with Don Moore
4 weeks
March 27th, April 3rd, 10th, & 17th, 2024
$250
Embark on a transformative artistic odyssey with our Master Copy class—an age-old method for honing drawing skills, refining painting techniques, and exploring diverse styles. Led by the accomplished artist Don Moore at the recently inaugurated Black Barn Studio, this four-week course invites you into the realm of oil painting.
Class size is limited. In the event this class sells out we will schedule another session on a future date.
Still Life Painting with Robin Weiss
April 27th, 2024
$175
Painter Robin Weiss will guide students through the process of painting a still life in oils Alla Prima (in one sitting) Students will enjoy a day of creating in a first class spacious studio on the beautiful Black Barn property.
Class size is limited. In the event this class sells out we will schedule another session on a future date.
Intro to Papercut Art
with Elizabeth VanDuine
April 20th, 2024
$120 + $30 material fee
In this Introduction to paper cutting workshop, Elizabeth will guide you through the steps to creating a paper cut piece (or two) of your own.There will be ample opportunities to experiment and make mistakes until you get the hang of the process.
Class size is limited. In the event this class sells out we will schedule another session on a future date.
Colored Pencil Stew
with Eileen Sorg
May 18th & 19th, 2024
$395
Join us as Eileen Sorg takes you step by step through her technique of using ink
and watercolors to enhance colored pencil drawings. Eileen is an experienced instructor who will walk you through the process and show you how to achieve amazing results. Beginners welcome.
Class size is limited. In the event this class sells out we will schedule another session on a future date.
Plein Air Painting with Robin Weiss
July 27th, 2024
$175
Painter Robin Weiss will guide students through the process of painting on location oils Alla Prima (in one sitting) Students will enjoy a day of painting with Robin, using Black Barn as a base and venturing out to enjoy the outdoors.
Class size is limited. In the event this class sells out we will schedule another session on a future date.
