Workshops and Demos

Artist Workshops for July

We have a wide range of Watercolor Workshops to chose from for July AND a Basic Drawing Workshop at our Bellevue DANIEL SMITH Art Supply Store! Check out the great choices for learning how to paint in Watercolor from the basics with our Watercolor Sticks with Che to fresh techniques for you in Watercolors.



Please call the Bellevue Store at:


(425) 643-1781


to register for a Workshop.


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Denise Stone
Saturday, July 3rd


therowdygoddess.com
The batik watercolor process produces art with vibrancy, distinctive color shadings, and impressionistic images. Students will experience using water-media - watercolor and gouache to paint on handmade Asian papers, then explore the various methods of using a wax resist and ink wash to create the distinctive batik crackle effect.


001 900 404


$75 per day
10 am to 3:30 pm

WATERCOLOR: Creating Iridescent Backgrounds


Craig Harris
Sunday July 11th


pixelnoise.us
In this course students learn to create engaging compositions with strong visual interest. Learn how frisket and masking fluid can be used to simplify your design. Paint beautiful unifying backgrounds with PRIMATEK and Luminescent colors. Understand the quick and easy method of adding metal leaf embellishments.
001 900 403
$50 per day
11:30 am to 4:30 pm

DRAWING: Basic Drawing I


Rita Gesinger
Wednesday, July 14th, 21st, 28th




Wanting to improve your drawing skills or just beginning and don't know where to start? Join Rita and learn about value, contour, perspective, and gesture.
001 900 345
$75 for 3-week course
5 pm to 7 pm



WATERCOLOR STICKS 101


Che Lopez
Saturday, July 17th


artofche.com
Start your day exploring and learning how to use this fantastic drawing and painting tool. Watch a short video of Watercolor Sticks being used to paint/draw two pansies, and then come and try them yourself! The $10 materials fee covers the supplies you will be using AND you will get a $10 coupon to use that day to buy Art Supplies, what a deal!
001 900 204
$10 materials
9 am to 10 am

WATERCOLOR: Landscapes With or Without Figures


Michele Cooper
Sunday, July 18th


michelecooper.com
Certainly, figures don't belong in every landscape painting, but every landscape painter should consider the option of adding figures. Maybe the only thing holding you back is a little practice, and a bit of courage. Michele will give easy tips during class while you practice painting people with only a few brush strokes.
001 900 406
$75 per day
11:30 am to 4:30 pm




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Have a creative summer,


and learn more about Art Making!

FREE "How To" Art Demos for July!

Schedule for our FREE "How To" Art demonstrations for July at the DANIEL SMITH Art Supply Store in Bellevue.

We have 1 hour FREE Art demos every weekend where Artists share their tips and techniques for Painting, Printmaking, Pastels, Multi-Media and more! You can learn a lot at these demos and sometimes the Artists also offers Art Workshops where you can learn more while making Art, which makes the FREE demos a great way to "test drive" an instructor before signing up for a Workshop. The demos are great ways not only to learn, but BE INSPIRED!

PRINTMAKING: Reduction Prints
Joan Mamelok
Saturday, July 10th at 11 am & 1:45 pm
Don’t miss Joan’s Workshop Aug 1st Bellevue Store!

WATERCOLOR: All About Textures
Che Lopez
Saturday, July 17th at 11 am & 1:45 pm
artofche.com
Read a DANIEL SMITH Blog article on a Watercolor Sticks demo with Che from last year at the Seattle DANIEL SMITH Store.
Don’t miss Che’s Workshop Aug 8th Bellevue Store!

OIL: Waterdrops - Finishing Touches on Flowers
Carolyn Sterling
Saturday, July 24th at 11 am & 1:45 pm
carolynsterling.com

MULTI MEDIA: Musicians & My Ladies
Suzanne MacDonald
Sunday, July 25th at 12 & 2 pm
suzannemacdonald.com

PASTEL: Portraits & Structure
Don Lee
Saturday July 31st at 11 am & 1:45 pm
donleeart.com

Come for Fun, Information and Inspiration!

Gallery Show: Northwest Coastal Conceptions by Craig Spencer Harris


Now showing at the Bellevue DANIEL SMITH Store Gallery:

Craig Spencer Harris through June 27th.

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The watercolor paintings of Craig Spencer Harris reflect his affinity for the folklore and iconic imagery of the Northwest coastal peoples. Craig uses Daniel Smith watercolors, particularly the luminescent paints which include duochromes, interferences, and iridescents. Through the use of masking, Craig is able to create dazzling backgrounds that unify his subject matter. In addition to luminescent watercolor paints, Craig enhances his work with a variety of metal leafs such as 23k gold, sterling silver, and copper.



To see more Artwork by Craig Spencer Harris please visit his website:


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The Bellevue DANIEL SMITH Gallery is open during regular store hours, and the Art can be viewed most times except when an Artists Workshop is in session or during one of our FREE Art Demos.



Craig will also be demonstrating DANIEL SMITH Iridescent Watercolors at a FREE Art Demo later in this month at Bellevue.

Watercolor: Iridescent Watercolors


June 27th: 12pm & 2 pm

FREE!



Come for fun and inspriation!






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* Photo courtesy of Craig Spencer Harris

June Artists Workshops

WATERCOLOR: Fibonacci Sequence
with Libby Berry
Saturday, June 12th – additional artist information available upon request
Join Libby in this classical approach to composition, and learning that secret formulas used by Renaissance painters. Open to all levels.
001 900 343
$75 per day
10 am to 4 pm

WATERCOLOR: The Basics
with Che Lopez
Sunday, June 13th
artofche.com
It’s never too late to learn the basic studio set up – improve skills to confindently mix colors, simplify finding brushes, and why to choose a good quality paper. Class has loads of useful tips all with Che’s fun and stress free approach to painting.
001 900 342
$75 per day
11:30 am to 4:30 pm

OIL MEDIUMS: Playing with Turpentine & DS Sol
with Judy Selogy
Saturday, June 19th
Additional artist information available upon request
Learn how to manipulate oil paints using odorless mineral spirits creating pigment separation, and color to achieve distinctive effects. Individuals that are chemical sensitive need to use precationary measures.
001 900 344
$55 per day
10 am to 3 pm

OIL: Create Showstopping Paintings
with Linda Demetre
Sunday, June 20th
lindademetrearts.com
Linda will show you her unique techniques to add pizazz to your paintings. The class will concentrate on keeping your work rich and exciting, but with a personable touch to match that individual artist in you! Any level of painting welcome.
001 015 558
$75 per day
11:30 am to 4:30 pm

Daniel Smith Extra Fine™ Watercolor STICKS 101
with Che Lopez
Saturday, June 26th
artofche.com
Start your day exploring and learning how to use this fantastic drawing and painting tool.
001 900 204
$10 materials
9 am to 10 am

OIL: The Joy of Painting with Oil Bar
with Rita Gesinger
Saturday, June 26th
ritagesinger.com
Join Rita for a day of exploring and experimenting many ways to use oil bar in your paintings - drawing, painting, fussing, monoprints, encaustics, mosaic – Everything goes! Open to all levels.
001 900 345
$75 per day
10:30 am to 3:30 pm

Please call the Bellevue Store at:
(425) 643-1781
To register for the Workshops.

FREE "How To" Art Demos in June!

FREE "How To" Art Demos at the Bellevue DANIEL SMITH Store. Come for fun, to learn and be inspired!

OIL: The Joy of Painting with Oil Bar
Rita Gesinger
Saturday, June 5th at 11 am & 1:45 pm
ritagesinger.com
Don’t miss Rita’s Workshop June 26th Bellevue Store!

WATERCOLOR: Abstract Compositions
Deborah Stachowic
Sunday, June 6th at 12 & 2 pm
paintscapeabroad.com

WATERCOLOR: Creating Iridescent Watercolors
Craig Spencer Harris
Sunday, June 27th at 12 & 2 pm
Don’t miss Craig’s Workshop July 11th Bellevue Store!
Craig's Artwork: "Northwest Coastal Conceptions" is now on display at the Bellevue DS Store Art Gallery through June 27th


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