The following are classes and workshops with artist Shirley Nachtrieb

Workshop location:
St. Peters Community and Arts Center
St. Peters, MO 63376

636-947-1936 to register or for more information
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Saturday, January 22 & Monday, January 24
9:30am - 3:30pm, $110
Introduction to Watercolors

All supplies will be provided but you may bring supplies from home if you wish. The class will be doing watercolor greeting cards. Subject matter will be provided. No experience necessary. Class size is limited to 10 students.

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Saturday, February 26 & Monday February 28
9:30am - 3:30pm, $110
Introduction to Drawing & Pastels

All supplies will be provided but you may bring supplies from home if you wish. The class will start with “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” exercises and finish with a pastel painting. Subject matter will be provided. No experience necessary. Class is limited to 10 students.

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Saturday, March 26 & Monday March 28
9:30am - 3:30pm, $110
Landscape Collage Workshop

The subject matter will be lighthouses. The class will build up textures and paint a New England Light House in fluid acrylics. A supply list will be provided upon request. Pastel artists are welcome to attend. Students will bring their own supplied. Class size is limited.

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Saturday May 14 & Monday, May 16
9:30am - 3:30pm, $110
Watercolor Floral Workshop

The subject matter will be flowers of the season. The instructor will bring in fresh flowers from her garden for the students to paint from. All levels of learning will benefit from this class. Pastel artists are welcome to attend. Some collage work may be incorporated. A supply sheet will be sent upon request. Class size is limited.

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Saturday, June 25, 2011, 9:30am-3:30pm $55
This workshop is designed for the beginning watercolor artist. Color theory will be explored while learning all the basics techniques in watercolor. Simple designs will be painted using a limited palette of three colors. No experience is necessary. A list of supplies will be sent upon request. Class size is limited.

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Saturday, July 9, 2011, 9:30am-3:30pm $55
Collage workshop featuring designing your own papers. A variety papers will be painted using a triad of fluid acrylic colors. This is a fun class full of surprises and exciting new discoveries. A list of supplies will be sent upon request. Class size is limited.

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Saturday, August 13, 2011, 9:30am-3:30pm $55
Second in a series of classes designed for the beginning watercolor artist. Several small painting will be accomplished with a limited palette of three colors.

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Saturday, September 10, 2011, 9:30am-3:30pm $55
Painting animals in watercolor. A lesson and demonstration will be provided on the steps to creating a beautiful watercolor portrait of a dog. A limited palette of seven colors will be used. A list of supplies will be sent upon request.

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Beginning watercolor classes $90
Beginning watercolor classes start up in October for a six week session on Tuesday evenings, 6:30pm-8:30pm beginning October 18 and ending November 22. Cost is $90. A list of supplies will be sent upon request. Class size is limited.

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Saturday, October 22, 2011, 9:30am-3:30pm $55
Watercolor landscape. A beautiful autumn landscape will be painted featuring a limited palette of seven colors. The study will be provided by the teacher. A list of supplies will be sent upon request. Class size is limited.

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Saturday, November 12, 2011, 9:30am-3:30pm $55
Watercolor Greeting Cards - Students will paint holiday greeting cards in watercolor of seasonal images. A list of supplies will be sent upon request. Class size is limited.

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Saturday, November 19, 2011, 9:30am-3:30pm $55
Collage Greeting Cards - A variety of found, created, and stamped papers will be used to create a holiday theme in collage. Previous experience helpful but not necessary. A list of supplies will be sent upon request. Class size is limited.

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Private Lessons
Private lessons are available with Shirley by appointment.

636-947-1936
E-mail Shirley Nachtrieb shirley@nachtrieb.com

2011 Classes with Linda Wilmes

Beginning to Intermediate Watercolor on Mondays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Not only learn the basics, but how and when to use various techniques, and learn to discover “why not”, and “how far can I take watercolors”. Discover the creative side, by including that extra ingredient for dynamic richness that the media has to offer.
First Session: Jan. 10 - 31
Second Session: Feb. 7 -28
Third Session: March 7 - 28

Oil/Acrylic, Mondays 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Your choice of media, or both. Learn the basics along with many extra bits of information to create very rich and creative paintings. Applications include all prima to transparent glazes.
First Session: Jan. 10 - 31
Second Session: Feb. 7 -28
Third Session: March 7 - 28

Pastels, Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Discover the beauty of pastels, and the vibrant colors, whether in skins tones, or that beautiful autumn scene. Use layering, over toned surface, paint with pastels to cover the surface completely, then highlight with the softest buttery pastels.
First Session: Jan. 6 - 27
Second Session: Feb. 3 - 24
Third Session: March 3 - 24

Linda S. Wilmes, Instructor(636) 639-0020 / worldwings26@aol.com
The following classes will be offered at Wilmes Fine Art Studio, located in Wentzville, MO.
Linda will demonstrate in all of the classes. A variety of subject matter will be used, along with many techniques. Various color schemes will be used to create vibrant and dynamic finished work. Discussions will include basic composition, value, color and temperature balance. Classes are in four week sessions at a fee of $125.00 per session, payable one week before each session. The classes are on going and each class will add building blocks of information and techniques to advance your painting. Call early, a supply list will be mailed after registration.