Weekend Workshops

Workshop Information

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Please contact our workshops registrar at registrar@sdws.org or the workshops director at workshops@sdws.org with any questions.

In-Gallery Workshops: All in-gallery workshops are held in our beautifully light-filled education center inside the San Diego Watercolor Gallery in The ARTS District of Liberty Station. (Location)

ZOOM Workshops: Virtual workshops will be conducted using Zoom. They will include a combination of live painting demo(s), interactive communication with the instructor, and individual painting time - all from the convenience of your home / studio.

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Click HERE for Nearby Hotel Accomodations

Weekend Workshops are held on Saturdays and Sundays and are open to artist of all levels.

Mat & Frame - LIVE GALLERY WORKSHOP

Instructors: Susan Hewitt and Denise Tverdoch

Learn the basics of matting and framing for gallery exhibitions. This workshop will cover framing options and acceptable matting and glazing methods. We will explore multiple mounting techniques, to include floating. Emphasis will be placed on mat cutting, learning how to cut mats with various mat cutters. You will learn the secret to perfectly aligned double matting and how to create multiple opening mats for diptychs and triptychs.

All experience skill levels are welcome

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Non Members Fee: $120.00 Members Fee: $100.00

	Date: Saturday, August 21, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
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Watercolor Impressions, 3D Light and Shade

Instructor: Drew Bandish

Learn a watercolor sketching method that captures the value pattern of sunlight and shadow on any subject that casts a shadow. With this Pattern Sketch skill, you quickly see if you have a composition that will lend itself to an exciting painting. Small quick sketches will help us explore and improve design decisions. You will gain experience in planning within formats that are proportionate to the intended painting format.

All experience skill levels are welcome

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Non Members Fee: $120.00 Members Fee: $100.00

	Date: Sunday, September 19, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
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Watercolor Impressions, How to Paint with Confidence

Instructor: Luis Juarez

Students will learn what it means to paint with confidence and vision to see the finished product before they lift a brush. Composition and values being the key to a successful painting, you will learn how to simplify your painting and capture a strong composition. In addition, Luis will teach you how to sketch without fuss to eliminate unnecessary detail.

All experience skill levels are welcome

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Non Members Fee: $185.00 Members Fee: $165.00

	Date: Thursday, September 23, 2021 - Friday, September 24, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
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Creating from Chaos

Instructor: Ed Labadie

Explore an exciting method of creating works from wild wonderful beginnings, then develop the images you discover. Ed guides students to design with dynamic shapes, contemplate narrative and drama, or enhance traditional scenes. Expect valuable demos, personal attention, essential techniques and tips, presented in a relaxed supportive atmosphere.

All experience skill levels are welcome

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Non Members Fee: $185.00 Members Fee: $165.00

	Date: Saturday, November 13, 2021 - Sunday, November 14, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
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