| MARTHA KISLING FINE ART STUDIO |
| CLASSES I have has over twelve years of experience teaching classes in watercolor, mixed media, collage and watercolor batik. I use class demonstrations along with individual instruction to encourage each student to develop their own artistic expression. Fundamental techniques as well as creative applications are explored. Ongoing weekly classes are taught in Colorado Springs and workshops at the Colorado Springs Fine Art Center and my studio. Please email for more information and to put your name on the list for upcoming classes and workshops. MarthaKisling@msn.com |
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| WORKSHOPS and CLASSES |
| "Martha, you’re one of my favorite teachers. The environment you create for classes is so relaxed, fun and encouraging . You got me over my watercolor intimidation and on the creative path!" Erin - Longmont, CO |
| WORKSHOP Watercolor Batik - Bird's Eye View Sat Jan 28, 2012 Colorado Springs, CO 9:30 to 3:30 - $55 FULL |
| Workshop Photos - Always a Fun and Creative Time! |
| WORKSHOP Watercolor Collage - Aspens and Rocks Sat. Mar 3, 2012 Colorado Springs, CO 9:30 to 3:30 - $55 One Spot Left |
| WORKSHOP Positive Approach to Negative Painting Sat Mar 17, 2012 Castle Rock, CO 9:00 - 3:00 - $50 FULL Take a positive approach and learn how to add depth and dimension to your watercolors using negative painting. Pull shapes forward and create a dynamic composition with any subject. We will complete a landscape and floral painting using this method. |
| WORKSHOP Watercolor Collage - Cactus and Blooms FRI. Mar 16, 2012 - Fine Art Center Colorado Springs, CO 9:30 to 3:30 Stretch your creativity by combining watercolor with collage to create a fun, textured painting of aspen trees and rocks. Begin painting with watercolor, then add some collage, then paint some more – you decide how much of each.. For more information go to Fine Art Center |
| WORKSHOP Watercolor and Other Media Sat Apr 21, 2012 Castle Rock, CO 9:00 - 3:00 FULL Watercolor and Other Media: Add a new dimension to your watercolor paintings by combining them with other media. Creative use of pastels, pen and ink, textures, collage and more will be explored while encouraging personal artistic growth. Register thru the Greater Castle Rock Art Guild here |
| WORKSHOP Watercolor Batik - Bird's Eye View Fri June 22, 2012 Colorado Springs, CO 9:30 to 3:30 - $55 Learn this fascinating technique using melted wax and watercolor on rice paper to create an exciting batik painting! Discover the beautiful qualities of batik art and the surprising one of a kind results. Use my design or create one of your own. I love to share my personal creative discoveries while encouraging individual artistic expression . Rice paper, ink and wax will be supplied. Please email for more information and a registration form MarthaKisling@msn.com |
| WORKSHOP Watercolor on Rice Paper Sat May 19, 2012 Castle Rock, CO 9:00 - 3:00 FULL Learn to use watercolor on Japanese Masa rice paper and enjoy the creative possibilities. Class demo along with individual help will encourage personal artistic growth. Register thru the Greater Castle Rock Art Guild here |
| WORKSHOP Watercolor and Texture - Southwestern Pots Fri July 20, 2012 - Greater Castle Rock Art Guild Castle Rock, CO 9:00 to 3:00 Build on basic watercolor methods while using different ways to create texture. We will focus on painting southwestern clay pottery. Workshop will include demos along with individual help to encourage each student’s own artistic expression. $45 for members and $55 for non-members Contact Ellie at creativepathways@att.net to register |
| WORKSHOP Watercolor and Gesso - Sunflowers Sat Aug 4, 2012 - Greater Castle Rock Art Guild Castle Rock, CO 9:00 to 3:00 Jumpstart your creative juices and strengthen your painting skills while experimenting with watercolor and gesso. We will use the gesso to stamp shapes that will resist the watercolor, providing an exciting background for colorful sunflowers. This workshop is designed to create a fun atmosphere where personal artistic expression is encouraged. $45 for members and $55 for non-members Contact Ellie at creativepathways@att.net to register |
