“Simply Fun Drawing” Two-Day Workshop
Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA
Are you ready to explore the joy of drawing, or maybe want to continue your drawing experience? Then you will love Kathleen's engaging style and encouraging teaching. In this two-day workshop, Kathleen will guide her students into the basic skills of drawing.
Adventures in Acrylic & Oil Painting
Follow your inspiration! If you would like to dig into acrylic or oil painting and expand your present skills, then this is the class for you! Kathleen's engaging and encouraging teaching style is perfect for both art novices and experienced students. One of our most in-demand instructors, Kathleen will delight you with her multi-faceted approach to teaching.
Travel & Nature Sketching in Pencil, Ink & Watercolor
In this five-week course, Kathleen will guide her students into the world of travel & nature sketching, from close-up views of trees and flowers to adventures in the wild. This class is perfect for beginners or continuing students who want to develop their sketchbook skills and apply vibrancy to their drawings. In this class, you will learn simple watercolor techniques and how to work with pen and ink. Weather permitting students will be going outside in the charming town of Edmonds to sketch the local!
ONLINE CLASS: Travel Sketchbook + Watercolor
Get ready to document your travels in pencil, ink, and color! In this 5-week, online course, I’ll show you how to jump into travel sketching even if you’ve never sketched before! You will build your sketching skills through weekly, self-paced study of instructional videos and materials. You will also be given assignments to keep you sketching and practicing what you learn. Then, each week, we will come together as a class, over Zoom, for instructor-led critiques and Q&A.
ONLINE HYBRID CLASS: Fall Watercolor Sketchbook
Online (hybrid*) class with Kathleen Moore
Immerse yourself in the glorious hues of autumn! Build your sketchbooking skills of quickly and expressively capturing your environment in graphite, ink, and watercolor!
* A hybrid class combines online materials that students work through at their own pace and weekly zoom meetings for Q&A and critiques.
IN-PERSON CLASS: Try It! Paint a Moonscape!
In-person class with Kathleen Moore
October 6, Friday evening / 6:00-8:30pm
In-Person. All Levels Welcome, Including Beginners!
All supplies included - Please bring a $20 supply fee payable directly to your instructor
Perfect for all levels, including beginners! Join Kathleen for a 2 1/2-hour step-by-step class as you learn to paint a beautifully luminous moonscape in acrylic. Using a variety of techniques, the instructor will guide you in how to create layers of color from light to dark. With all the supplies included, everyone will go home with a beautiful painting! Schedule a date night or fun night out with friends of come on your own and meet new friends in our friendly and encouraging Cole Art Studio community!
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IN-PERSON CLASS: Sketching Nature with Pencil, Ink and Watercolor: Fall Color Edition
In this 5-week course, Kathleen will guide her students into the world of sketching nature. From close up views of flowers and leaves to trees and shrubs, this class is perfect for beginners or continuing students who want to grow in their sketchbook skills and learn how to apply color and life to your drawings. In this class you will learn simple watercolor techniques, how to work with pen and ink. Students will enjoy sketching from fresh flowers, leaves and branches in class and on sunny days, Kathleen will take her students out to sketch quick vistas of the color around town.
IN-PERSON CLASS: Adventures in Acrylic Painting
Ready to dip into painting acrylics? Then this is the class for you! Kathleen's engaging and encouraging teaching style is perfect for both art novices and students wanting to expand their painting skills.
In this five-week course, Kathleen Moore will teach aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started painting in acrylic. The beginning painter, or the more experienced one who would appreciate a refresher, will learn to choose the right supplies, planning and composition of their paintings, and color-mixing. Kathleen will demonstrate basic painting tips and techniques, then lead the students through putting them into supported practice. The series of classes will offer developing artists a guide to acrylic painting full of valuable exercises and individualized advice to help them master this colorful, approachable medium.
ONLINE CLASS: Spring Sketchbook + Watercolor w/ Kathleen Moore @GageAcademy - Starts April 14
Immerse yourself in the beauty of early spring! Build your sketchbooking skills of quickly and expressively capturing your environment in graphite, ink, and watercolor! In this online course you will build your sketchbook practice through weekly, self-paced study of instructional videos and materials, as well as using drawing prompts to develop the habit of daily sketching. Then, each week, we will come together as a class, over Zoom, for instructor-led critiques and Q&A. Sketching prompts include spring trees, cherry blossoms, garden scenes, etc.
IN-PERSON CLASS: Sketching Nature with Pencil, Ink and Watercolor w/ Kathleen Moore @ColeArtStudio - Starts April 13
In this 5-week course, Kathleen will guide her students into the world of sketching nature. From close up views of flowers and leaves to trees and shrubs, this class is perfect for beginners or continuing students who want to grow in their sketchbook skills and learn how to apply color and life to your drawings. In this class you will learn simple watercolor techniques, how to work with pen and ink. Students will enjoy sketching from fresh flowers, leaves and branches in class and on sunny days, Kathleen will take her students out to sketch quick vistas of the color around town.
IN-PERSON CLASS: Adventures in Acrylic Painting w/ Kathleen Moore @ColeArtStudio - Starts April 13
Ready to dip into painting acrylics? Then this is the class for you! Kathleen's engaging and encouraging teaching style is perfect for both art novices and students wanting to expand their painting skills.
In this five-week course, Kathleen Moore will teach aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started painting in acrylic. The beginning painter, or the more experienced one who would appreciate a refresher, will learn to choose the right supplies, planning and composition of their paintings, and color-mixing. Kathleen will demonstrate basic painting tips and techniques, then lead the students through putting them into supported practice. The series of classes will offer developing artists a guide to acrylic painting full of valuable exercises and individualized advice to help them master this colorful, approachable medium.
IN-PERSON: Try it! Paint a Moonscape in Acrylic
Perfect for all levels, including beginners! Join Kathleen for a 2 1/2 hour step by step class as you learn to paint a beautifully luminous moonscape in acrylic. Using a variety of techniques, the instructor will guide you in how to create layers of color from light to dark. With all the supplies included, everyone will go home with a beautiful painting! Schedule a date night or fun night out with friends of come on your own and meet new friends in our friendly and encouraging Cole Art Studio community!
ONLINE: Winter Sketchbook + Watercolor
Explore the colors and textures unique to the winter season. Develop your sketching skills to quickly capture your subject then add watercolor to bring it alive. In this online course you will build your sketchbook practice through weekly, self-paced study of instructional videos and materials, as well as using drawing prompts to develop the habit of daily sketching. Then, each week, we will come together as a class, over Zoom, for instructor-led critiques and Q&A. Sketching prompts include winter berries, the beautiful branches of bare trees, snow scenes, etc.
IN-PERSON: Adventures in Acrylic Painting
In this five-week course, Kathleen Moore will teach aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started painting in acrylic. The beginning painter, or the more experienced one who would appreciate a refresher, will learn to choose the right supplies, planning and composition of their paintings, and color-mixing. Kathleen will demonstrate basic painting tips and techniques, then lead the students through putting them into supported practice. The series of classes will offer developing artists a guide to acrylic painting full of valuable exercises and individualized advice to help them master this colorful, approachable medium.
IN-PERSON: Joy & Creativity in Drawing
Are you ready to explore the joy of drawing, or maybe want to continue your drawing experience? Then you will love Kathleen's engaging style and encouraging teaching. This course is perfect for both art novices and students wanting to expand their drawing skills. If you want to learn to draw with a fun and creative teacher, this FIVE-week course is for you!
IN-PERSON: Try it! Misty Mountains in Acrylic
Perfect for all levels, including beginners! Join Kathleen for a 2 1/2 hour step by step class as you learn to paint a beautiful misty mountain landscape in acrylic. Using a variety of techniques, the instructor will guide you in how to create layers of color from light to dark. With all the supplies included, everyone will go home with a beautiful painting! Schedule a date night or fun night out with friends of come on your own and meet new friends in our friendly and encouraging Cole Art Studio community!
IN-PERSON: Beginning Acrylic
In this five-week course, Kathleen Moore will teach aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started painting in acrylic. The beginning painter, or the more experienced one who would appreciate a refresher, will learn to choose the right supplies. Kathleen will demonstrate basic painting tips and techniques, then lead the students through putting them into supported practice.
IN-PERSON: Beginning Drawing
Instruction + Practice = Better Drawings. Sharpen your pencils and grab your drawing paper. Kathleen will guide you through the aspects of drawing that will make your work shine. In this five-week session, we will focus on learning the foundations of drawing. Learn how to see, understand, and convincingly convey a three-dimensional object.
IN-PERSON: Joy & Creativity in Drawing
Are you ready to explore the joy of drawing? You will love Kathleen’s engaging and encouraging style in this course which is perfect for the art novice or for students wanting to grow in their drawing skills.
Try It! Fall Treescape in Acrylics w/ Kathleen Moore
Perfect for all levels, including beginners! Join Kathleen for this 2 ½-hour evening class, and learn to paint a Vibrant Fall treescape using a variety of techniques and colors. Schedule a date night or a fun night out with friends or come on your own and make some new friends!
ONLINE: Autumn Color Sketchbook w/Watercolor
Immerse yourself in the glorious hues of autumn! Build your sketchbooking skills of quickly and expressively capturing your environment in graphite, ink, and watercolor!
Try-It Lavender Fields is Acrylic w/ Kathleen Moore
Perfect for all levels, including beginners! Join Kathleen for this 2 ½-hour evening class, and learn to paint a tranquil lavender field using a variety of techniques and colors. Schedule a date night or a fun night out with friends or come on your own and make some new friends!
ONLINE: Nature Sketchbook w/Watercolor
Develop your ability to quickly capture the shape, proportion, gesture, and texture of natural forms in your sketchbook, then add the element of color to create lively sketches of your surroundings.
Try It! Summer Sunset in Acrylics w/ Kathleen Moore - Aug 26: In Person: All Levels
Perfect for all levels, including beginners! Join Kathleen for this 2 ½-hour evening class, and learn to paint a beautiful sunset using a variety of techniques and colors. Schedule a date night or a fun night out with friends or come on your own and make some new friends!
IN-PERSON CLASS: Dramatic Skies in Acrylic or Oil
Come along with Kathleen as she explores the vast options this subject offers. You will be working on your own paintings, using your own photo references, or choose one from Kathleen. Each class will focus on a specific aspect of the atmosphere and how to represent it in paint. Kathleen will give a detailed demonstration, then you will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss your work during class.
ONLINE - Drawing Skills for Beginners
Instruction + Practice = Better Drawings! Sharpen your pencils and grab your drawing paper!
ONLINE - Beginning Sketchbook
A sketchbook is the perfect way to gather and record observations and helps keep your mind open, your skills honed and your creativity flowing.
ONLINE - Painting Land & Water in Acrylic or Oil
Learn to paint water in the landscape in oil or acrylic.
ONLINE - Painting the Sky in Acrylics or Oils
Learn how to paint the vault of the sky and the magnificent clouds that inhabit it!
Online - Paint the Landscape in Acrylic for Adults - Nordic Heritage Museum - Sunday, Oct 3, 12:00-2:00
Online Class
The exhibit Among Forests and Lakes: Landscape Masterpieces from the Finnish National Gallery provides a range of artistic responses to the breathtaking beauty of Finland.
The landscape is full of astounding beauty and inspires us to respond with our own artistic expression!
Whether or not you have ever picked up a brush before, you will enjoy the experience of looking carefully at the landscape then creating your own, unique acrylic painting. You will learn how think about the landscape, simplify what you see and plan your work before you even begin painting! Then you will learn color-mixing and techniques with your brushes to create various elements in the landscape such as clouds, trees, mountains, water and more!
We will take a lesson from Finnish artists Lea Ignatius and H. Ahtela (Einar Reuter) who used simplification to convey the aesthetic impact the landscape had on them.
Register Here
Cost: $30 Members, $40 General Admission
Online - Drawing a Fall Leaf (with a little watercolor) Cascadia Art Museum Virtual Family Art Workshop - Sept 25
The leaves are falling - let's draw one! And, while we're at it, let's add a little watercolor!