Having Fun With Watercolors: Living Landscapes with Janet Oliver

Details
Room
Cornwell Gallery
Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Begins
Ends
Time
Thursdays, 1:30pm-4pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Member tuition
$60.00
Non-member tuition

$75.00 (become a member)

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Description

PRE-REQUISITE: Before taking this class, taking a previous watercolor class OR experience in watercolor basics and color mixing is required. Knowledge on perspective is highly recommended. Please see Janet's "Having Fun With Watercolors" (Parts 1-3) if you would like to take a related watercolor basics class before taking this one.

In this workshop, instructor and Janet Oliver will introduce tips and techniques for creating landscapes that come to life. This includes creating depth through use of linear and atmospheric perspectives, adding interest through use of color and creating a strong focal point with the use of people, gardens, wildlife, building(s) or boat(s). By the end of the two sessions, you will be able to paint landscapes that follows the principles taught.

This class is the last in Janet's "Having Fun with Watercolors" series.

  • Ages 16+ accepted.
  • MATERIALS REQUIRED - See the Supply List link for details. Limited art studio supplies are available to borrow during the class (e.g. brushes, palettes, water containers). 
  • Optional but recommended: Wear an apron and/or clothes that don't mind paint stains
  • PRE-REQUISITE as mentioned above: Before taking this class, taking a previous watercolor class OR experience in watercolor basics and color mixing is required. Knowledge on perspective is highly recommended. Please see Janet's "Having Fun With Watercolors" (Parts 1-3) if you would like to take a related watercolor basics class before taking this one.
SUPPLIES & MATERIALS
Supply list
Oliver_LivingLandscapes-SupplyList2024.pdf
Supplies provided
No
Art Area
Visual Arts
Medium
Painting
Watercolor
Instructor(s)

Janet Oliver

Instructor
CTAC Traverse City
http://www.grandtraversearts.com/

Janet (Jan) paints with acrylic, oil and watercolor. Jan loves nature and the beauty within, which is captured in most of her work. Her paintings lean towards realism, often enhanced to emphasize inspirational elements. She also paints portraits and does other commission work. 

Jan is the illustrator for the picture books: “Fire Bird: The Kirtland’s Warbler Story,” “Rosie’s Rescue: Rosie the Roseate Spoonbill,” and “The Lord Looks at Your Heart.”

Jan has been teaching part-time since the late 1990s, but her specialty is teaching watercolor painting. She has taught many classes at Northwestern Michigan College’s Extended Education Program, Mr. Pinn Gallery in Bellaire (now closed), and the Senior Center Network (at the Interlochen and Traverse City locations). 

Jan has received awards and recognitions for her book illustrations and has been a finalist in both an art show at the Grand Traverse Commons and wine label competition through Bowers Harbor Vineyards. She has shown her work throughout the region at various art shows (including juried exhibits) and fine art galleries. You can see her work now in the gift shops at Crooked Tree Art Center, Traverse City and Oliver Art Center, Frankfort.

 

 

 

Cancellation & Class Policies

Cancellation Policy for Traverse City Classes (In-Person)

Student Withdrawal
Requests for cancellation by the student at least seven (7) days prior to the first day of class will be honored (minus a $20 processing fee).  NO REFUNDS will be given for a student cancellation made less than seven (7) days in advance of the first day of the class.

Class Cancellations (Weather)
In the event of inclement weather, CTAC-TC will announce the cancellation on its website and phone system (231-941-9488). We will do our best to provide a make-up opportunity for the missed class. Refunds will not be given if the student is unable to attend the rescheduled session of class. Please note that CTAC-TC does not follow Traverse City Area Public School closings.

Student Absence
We are unable to offer refunds or make-up sessions for classes missed due to student absence.

Minimum Enrollment
Crooked Tree Arts Center reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet its minimum student enrollment prior to the first class session. If a class is cancelled by CTAC for lack of enrollment, CTAC will offer a full refund to the student in the manner in which tuition was paid. (Cash payments will be refunded by check.)