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Classes and Workshops with Laura Dicus

Classes and workshops are listed under headings in order of their start date. There are multiple sessions of certain classes and workshops.
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Color Theory (basic) Workshop Descriptions

 

 

 
  Color! workshop - 4 hour workshop: Schdeule to be determined  
 

Come get excited about color!  Laura will present information about various aspects of color:

  • Primary, secondary and tertiary colors
  • warm colors vs. a cool colors
  •  intensity of different paints (chroma)
  •  understanding color wheels
  • mixing clean vibrant color without making “mud”.

Find out the best colors to use on your basic color palette and why. Get ideas on how to  tailor your color palette for your favorite subjects and style. 

In this class, you will create your own color-mixing wheel for a long lasting reference tool. These principals can be applied to other mediums, but Laura will be demonstrating with watercolor.

Workshop format: alternating demonstrations and brief lectures and painting time.

Class size is limited to 5 students to be certain that everyone receives attention.  Once you have completed your registration you will be provided with materials lists and templates.  Be certain to register early so you can reserve your space and come to class prepared.  

Contact the instructor prior to class for more session information and a materials list.   laura@lauradicus.com.

Please be sure to add Laura’s email address to your address book to ensure you receive class materials in a timely fashion.  Thank you.

Location:
Laura's Art Studio
20056 Woden Ct NE
Poulsbo, WA
Schedule to be determined

4 hour workshop: $60.00
Deposit required to reserve your space: $ 15.00
A $18.75 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

Laura Dicus
Poulsbo, WA
laura @ lauradicus.com

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  It's Not Just About Color! Understanding Watercolor Pigment Properties - 4 hour workshop: Schdeule to be determined  
 

Watercolor paint comes in a wide array of gorgeous colors.  We have all faced a rack full of paint and chosen colors that excite us.  How often are those beautiful paints’ behavior perplexing and frustrating when you try to paint with them?  Those colors don't always act the same way on paper!  Come find out why. 

Laura will introduce you to the full array of pigment properties that will have an impact on how you build a successful paint palette.  She offers in-depth coverage of properties such as:

  • transparent vs. opaque pigments
  • staining vs. non-staining pigments
  • granulating, sedimentary and flocculating pigments
  • rates of diffusion and blossoming
  • Permanency and lightfastness (no, they aren't necessarily the same thing!)
  • Differences in brands of the same color of watercolor paint

A handout of definitions will be provided prior to class so we are all “speaking the same language”.  Laura will be demonstrating these properties and you will have an opportunity to try some paints that have these properties. 

Laura will also show you how to test the paints on your palette for these various properties.

This class presents quite a bit of technical information so class size is limited to 10 students. Once you have completed your registration you will be provided with materials lists and templates.  Be certain to register early so you can reserve your space and come to class prepared.

Please be sure to add Laura’s email address to your address book to ensure you receive class materials in a timely fashion.  Thank you.   laura@lauradicus.com 

Location:
Laura's Art Studio
20056 Woden Ct NE
Poulsbo, WA
Schedule to be determined

4 hour workshop: $60.00
Deposit required to reserve your space: $ 15.00
A $22 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

Laura Dicus
laura @ lauradicus.com

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  Mixing Greens Watercolor Workshop - 4 hour workshop: Schdeule to be determined  
 

Many artists feel challenged when it comes to mixing natural looking greens, yet aren’t satisfied with the colors that are available from manufacturers; they just don’t look quite right.

As a special supplement to Laura’s “Color!” class, she focuses on mixing your own clear natural greens from all three primary colors and how to alter those greens for use in a subject, so that lights and darks are homogenous.

The workshop will include demonstrations, explanations and time for you to paint as well.

Class format: alternating demonstrations and brief lectures with time working on your painting, plus (gentle) critique sessions. 

Class size is limited to 5 students to be certain that everyone receives attention.  Once you have completed your registration you will be provided with materials lists and templates.  Be certain to register early so you can reserve your space and come to class prepared.  

Contact the instructor prior to class for more session information and a materials list.   laura @ lauradicus.com. Please be sure to add Laura’s email address to your address book to ensure you receive class materials in a timely fashion.  Thank you.

Please be sure to add Laura’s email address to your address book to ensure you receive class materials in a timely fashion.  Thank you.   laura@lauradicus.com

Location:
Laura's Art Studio
20056 Woden Ct NE
Poulsbo, WA
Schedule to be determined

4 hour workshop: $45.00
Deposit required to reserve your space: $ 11.25


Laura Dicus
laura @ lauradicus.com

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To register for class please contact:

Laura Dicus
20056 Woden Ct NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 633-6323
laura @ lauradicus.com

 

 
     
     
  Due to lack of participation and certain technical and legal issues I will no longer be offering classes with Poulsbo Parks and Recreation. All classes will be held in my art studio in Poulsbo.  
 
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