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| Moe's Classes |
| Because
of my busy schedule I presently am not offering classes held in
my home studio but have instead found a new wonderful location just
minutes from me. This space offers the very best in light, seating,
space and comfort that is also wheel chair assessable including
an elevator to aid in transporting our sometimes ‘heavy paint
supplies’ to and from class! Better for student and teacher
alike. Note that so some restrictions may apply to a few
designs as some are new designs created for convention teaching.
(Note any restrictions in the design description of the class.) Please note that in most cases the ‘prepped’ surface is also included as part of the class fee and although you are welcome to paint this on your own personal surface, you will still receive the prepped piece that was part of the class fee. You will be responsible for doing your own prep if you decided to paint this on anything other than the supplied piece. Moe will also have brushes on hand in the event that students do not have the required brushes for her techniques. Contact Moe or Val personally to get the brush requirements for each class. |
| 1) Pet Portrait Study |
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This is a two-day workshop that will teach the student how to paint their own pet. The student will be required to provide Moe with a head and shoulders, 4 X 6 photo of their animal/pet or may have it sent directly to her email as an attachment. Upon registration you will receive a write-up outlining just how to take that perfect shot and how to send this to Moe. This class is a study and although you will be working on ‘your’ pet, you will also learn various techniques to paint a varied array of animal fur lengths and colour to include some detailed canine and feline feature areas. (nose, eyes). A portfolio is created for each individual animal to include the line drawing being done for you in hard copy as well as transferred to a piece of tracing paper; detailed notes outlining various fur/feature techniques that will be covered in class as well as colour worksheets showing some step by step feature areas and variations in fur. An enlarge photocopy of your animal is also included in the portfolio. Besides the portfolio the class includes an 11 X 14 prepped masonite panel for you, suitable for framing as well as the use of in class paints. All day refreshments, muffins and lunch are also included in the class fee. Although the techniques in this class are new, it
is understood that the student have at least an understanding to
some decorative painting terminology and although it is not important
that you are good at ‘floating’…or even like it,
this class is not for the brand new painter who has never picked
up a brush before. Class dates: |
| Register
for "Pet Portrait Study"
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2)
BOB CAT CUTIE |
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| This is a two-day workshop for the post beginner/intermediate student. Some new techniques learned in this cute little design. Class fee includes an 11 X 14 masonite, all base painted and ready for you to start painting! A comprehensive packet to include a step by step colour worksheet of the creative of the design, 5 X 7 photograph of the finished design, the use of in class paints, refreshments throughout the day as well as lunches are all included in the class fee. Class dates: |
Register
for "Bob Cat Cutie" |
3) DRY BRUSHING FUR (HERSHEY) |
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| A great beginner
class for students wanting to learn the ‘easy’ technique
of dry brushing, this class also has the student paint a really cute
pup we call ‘Hersehy’. The fee includes a “prepped”
11 X 14 masonite board suitable for framing that is all base painted
and ready for you to learn new techniques! A detailed pattern packet
to include worksheet and photo of the finished design, as well as
the use of the ‘in-class paints are also included as part of
the class fee! Class dates: |
Register
for "Dry Brushing Fur" |
| 4) CAT IN SEPIA-TONE |
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| This
post beginner class is a ‘feline version’ of the class
“Drybrushing Fur” (Hershey). Here again the surface, (
8 X 10 masonite board suitable for framing) is already base painted
and ready for you to start learning you new techniques! A detailed
pattern packet to include a worksheet, notes and photo of the finished
design, as well as the use of the ‘in-class’ paints are
also included as part of the class fee! This class also includes your
lunch, refreshments throughout the day to include muffins. NOTE THIS
IS A CONVENTION DESIGN Class dates: |
Register
for "Cat In Sepia-Tone" |
| 5) Cheko |
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| This
design is geared for the intermediate student. The instructor understands
that the student has a little more brush control than a beginner and
knows how to float. Note that although this surface (a 12” scalloped
masonite placemat”) is all base painted and ready for the student
to apply new techniques, the outside circle of the board is left without
colour, allowing the student to base paint according to their own
home decor. This design goes into a little more detail than the ‘drybrushed’
designs and takes it the next step further to creating a little more
‘depth’ in the fur with some newer techniques. Besides
the prepped surface, the use of in-class paints, refreshments throughout
the day and lunch is part of the class fee. NOTE THIS IS A CONVENTION
DESIGN. Class dates: |
| Register
for "Cheko" |
| 6) PUDDLES |
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| This
cute little design is perfect for the beginner! Like the other classes,
all the prep is done for you to give you more time to learn some decorative
painting techniques! Use of in-class paints & detailed pattern
packet included in class fee. Class
date |
| Register
for "Puddles"
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| 7) Jasmine |
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| Another
great post beginner piece here. Note that allot of base painting will
be have been done prior to you coming to class, which frees your time
to concentrate on the painting technique to include some floating,
dry brushing and creating the illusion of ‘wet mouth’.
In keeping with trying to make this easy for the student, the surface
(12” scalloped masonite place mate) all the prep, use of in-class
paints and detailed pattern packet with photo and colour worksheet
are included in the class fee. NOTE THIS IS A CONVENTION DESIGN.
Class date |
| Register
for "Jasmine" |
| 8) DECORATIVE PAINTING TECHNIQUES 101 |
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the brand new painter this is an excellent class that includes many
extras. Just show up for class! All the in-class supplies will be
on hand for you to try your hand at some of the techniques involved
in decorative painting. This class will also have you take home ‘four
brushes’ to keep practicing the new techniques you learn, a
#12 flat for floating, a scroller for line work, a small round for
base painting and classic bright for drybrushing. Also included are
extensive, detailed notes outlining the class contact for you to take
home and practice the techniques on your own at home. This class will have the instructor teach you how to float colour which is one of the most common used techniques in the creation of decorative painting, how to use a script liner and create fine lines as well as how to create several looks with drybrushing. Various techniques will also be demonstrated with several brushes that are frequently used in decorative painting. What better opportunity to try out a new craft than to have everything provided for you in one fee! Class fee includes 2, 11 X 14 pieces of prepped masonite to try techniques, various painting supplies required to aid in painting techniques, (palette paper, water well, paper- towel etc.) use of in-class paints, all day refreshments and lunch. Class date |
Register
for "Decorative Painting Techniques 101" |
| 9) Shakespeare (owl) |
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| This
is a post beginner class that teaches other ‘easy’ techniques
to create the illusion of depth in feathers. Lots of prep work is
also done for you on this and therefore the supply piece included
in the class fee will include an 11 X 14 piece of masonite, contrary
to what the design is actually painted on. This class includes the
use of in class paints, a detailed pattern packet to include colour
worksheets outlining the steps in painting the owl as well as refreshments
and lunch for the Saturday class. Class
date |
| Register
for "Shakespeare (owl)" |
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