Classes & Events
My schedule for 2012
Looking forward toward summer, fall and winter and into 2013… here’s what I’ve scheduled so far.
University Art on Fulton & Marconi in Sacramento, CA.
My classes at University Art in Sacramento have become vital and enriching, full of new and continuing students. Demonstrating techniques and differing subject matter in each class, my focus seems to evolve depending on my interests at the moment and student requests and needs. As of this writing, the morning portrait class includes a portrait of an old fashioned girl (pictured) and in the afternoon “Transparent Layers” class we’re working on beginning techniques and a landscape:
“In Love with Watercolor Portraits!”
Six Week Session: Tuesdays, March 6 – April 10, 2012, 10:00am-12:30pmThis class is FULL
Cost: $160 University Art, Fulton & Marconi, Sacramento, CA This class includes all things figurative: skin, features, clothing, backgrounds, hands, hair, color schemes, and more. Jeannie will demonstrate each week on a different facet to help you create your own beautiful watercolor portraits. Use a magazine photo or personal snapshot. You will work with other enthusiastic students, intent on capturing a likeness, telling a story, creating a mood, or recalling the memory of a special person.Watercolor portraits are a great challenge, fun and rewarding…. Learning how to paint watercolor portraits are more like a journey than a day trip.Sign up early… Class fills up fast!“Transparent Layers in Watercolor”
Six Week Session: Tuesdays, March 3 – April 10, 2012, 1:00pm – 3:30pmClass is Full
Cost: $160 University Art, Fulton & Marconi, Sacramento, CA A class for beginning through advanced paintersOne aspect of a beautiful painting is the artist’s ability to capture the look and feel of objects. In this class Jeannie’s demonstrations will include how to paint a variety of surfaces such as: shiny & mat, textured and patterned, transparent and translucent. Experience Jeannie’s patient teaching methods as she helps you and others learn through encouragement, examples and helpful suggestions.You may work from your own photo and your own choice of subject matter.In each class you will be treated to: a demonstration, plenty of painting time, individual attention and gentle critiques. Come and have fun learning and experimentingFree demo at University Art
Date: Saturday, March 3, 2012 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm.This demo filled up so fast! I was amazed. I’ll be doing another demo at University Art, probably in the fall. TBA
Summer/Spring Sessions at University Art:
Summer classes will be full days of painting any subject you desire… portrait, floral, landscape, still-life.
I’ll teach basic watercolor techniques, interesting color schemes, and share ideas on backgrounds and composition. In each class you will be treated to: a demonstration, plenty of painting time, individual attention and gentle critiques. Come and have fun learning and experimenting. Use your own choice of subject matter and your own photos. Also provided will be: templates with instructions and photos that you may work from. I strive for patient teaching methods to help you and others learn through encouragement, examples and helpful suggestions. Come join us!3 Two full day workshops: Tuesdays, May 15 & 22 June 19 & 26, July 24 & August 7, 2012
Time: 10:00am-4:00 pm
Cost: $320 for all classes. $120 for each 2-day session, or $65 per full day
Where: University Art, Fulton & Marconi, Sacramento, CA
Sign up early… Classes fill up fast! Registration Form: Class title: ___________________________________________________________ Name__________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address_________________________________________________________ Email _________________________________________________ Home Phone ________________________BusinessPhone________________________ Class Fee ________________________*To reserve a space in class for a class at University Art, make your check payable to Jeannie Vodden and send it to: P. O. Box 512, Jackson, Ca. 95642. For further info and questions you may contact me by clicking the “contact” button at the top of this page.
Mendocino on the California Coast… Can’t Wait!
“Multi-Layered Visions”
Learn how to paint using multi-colored layers on your own portrait or still-life floral.
Teaching my techniques, while you work on your own favorite subject matter has become a hallmark of my classes and workshops. You get to paint something you love, but also try a new technique. Learn to use a limited color scheme with staining transparent hues. Learn to see subtle colors that most people don’t notice. Learn the beauties of reflected light and how to paint it effectively in watercolor. My classes always include watercolor demonstrations, instruction, hand-outs, color charts and examples, individual help and gentle critiques. I’ll give special attention to new portrait painters who’ve always wanted to paint a portrait of a family member, using these unique and beautiful techniques. Looking forward to seeing you in beautiful Mendocino!4-day Spring Workshop at the Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino, Ca
Dates: April 12 – 15, Thu-Sun Times: 9:30am – 4:30pm Sign up through the Mendocino Art Center http://www.mendocinoartcenter.org/Fine_Art.htmlBack in Mendocino!
“Frog Eyes and Mermaid Tails”
This workshop will be a ball! I’m drawing up a composition that will allow me to demonstrate some whimsical and fun subjects. Students may work on their own favorite subjects. I’ll help each student with their own challenges (portraits, still-life and floral, landscape) or students may use my template and play with my whimiscal composition. Always part of the fun in a Mendocino workshop are the surroundings. So beautiful! Come along for the ride!
5-day Summer workshop at the Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino, Ca Dates: July 9 – 13 Mon-Fri Times: 9:30am – 4:30pm Sign up through the Mendocino Art Center http://www.mendocinoartcenter.org/Fine_Art.htmlArt Show in Tiburon
This is a one woman… Jeannie Vodden… show, 30 pieces of framed original artwork. I’m working hard… painting up a storm in every available moment. I’m excited to present my work in the Bay Area to a new group of people.
Art Commission at Community Congregational Church Reception: May 6th 12:00 pm More information to come….2-day workshop in Tiburon
This workshop is full with a waiting list
May 4th & 5th, 2012The Oak Cafe on the American River College Campus
I continue to show my artwork at American River College at the much aclaimed Oak Cafe, ARC’s culinary school. http://www.arc.losrios.edu/Programs_of_Study/FAA/Hospitality_Management/OAK_CAFE.htm. Expect to see more of my artwork in various areas of ARC in 2012.Workshop in Roseville, CA
Friday, September 21, 2012
10:00 am – 4:00 pm (bring a sack lunch)
During class you will learn the fundamentals of creating the illusion of volume, about reflected light, and adding layered color to create luminescence. Watercolor demonstrations, class discussions and one on one instruction are always part of Jeannie’s classes. Students are encouraged to bring their own photos to work from in any subject they enjoy.
