ONLINE CLASS: Travel Sketchbook + Watercolor
Apr
12
to May 10

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.

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Travel & Nature Sketching in Pencil, Ink & Watercolor
Apr
18
to May 16

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!

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Adventures in Acrylic & Oil Painting
Apr
18
to May 16

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.

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Simply Fun Drawing 2-Day Workshop
May
25
to May 26

Simply Fun Drawing 2-Day Workshop

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. Covering concepts including shape, value, perspective, and measuring, Kathleen will help students put their new skills together, enabling them to grow in these important basics of drawing.

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ONLINE HYBRID CLASS: Fall Watercolor Sketchbook
Oct
13
to Nov 10

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.

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IN-PERSON CLASS: Try It! Paint a Moonscape!
Oct
6

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
Sep
21
to Oct 19

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.

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IN-PERSON CLASS: Adventures in Acrylic Painting
Sep
21
to Oct 19

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.

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ONLINE CLASS: Spring Sketchbook + Watercolor w/ Kathleen Moore @GageAcademy - Starts April 14
Apr
14
to May 12

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.

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IN-PERSON CLASS: Sketching Nature with Pencil, Ink and Watercolor w/ Kathleen Moore @ColeArtStudio - Starts April 13
Apr
13
to May 11

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.

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IN-PERSON CLASS: Adventures in Acrylic Painting w/ Kathleen Moore @ColeArtStudio - Starts April 13
Apr
13
to May 11

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.

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IN-PERSON: Try it! Paint a Moonscape in Acrylic
Mar
10

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!

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ONLINE: Winter Sketchbook + Watercolor
Feb
24
to Mar 24

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.

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IN-PERSON: Adventures in Acrylic Painting
Feb
23
to Mar 23

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.

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IN-PERSON: Joy & Creativity in Drawing
Feb
23
to Mar 23

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!

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IN-PERSON: Try it! Misty Mountains in Acrylic
Feb
3

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!

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IN-PERSON: Beginning Acrylic
Jan
12
to Feb 9

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.

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IN-PERSON: Beginning Drawing
Jan
12
to Feb 9

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.

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IN-PERSON CLASS: Dramatic Skies in Acrylic or Oil
Jul
7
to Jul 28

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.

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Online - Paint the Landscape in Acrylic for Adults - Nordic Heritage Museum - Sunday, Oct 3, 12:00-2:00
Oct
3

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.

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Cost: $30 Members, $40 General Admission

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Online - Drawing Fundamentals - Fridays 6:30pm Sept 17 - Nov. 19
Sep
17
to Nov 19

Online - Drawing Fundamentals - Fridays 6:30pm Sept 17 - Nov. 19

This course is Asynchronous Hybrid: The course will consist of a weekly recorded demo + 2 hours in class on Zoom.

Learning to “see” is knowing what to actively look for. In this course you will work with four key aspects of drawing that will significantly improve your work. You will learn to think of your subject in terms of the composition of the finished drawing. You will learn to see and draw the proportions of objects and their relationships to other objects. You will develop an eye for perspective. You will gain skill in creating smooth gradations of tone and creating a convincing illusion of light and shadow. Follow along with detailed demonstrations, then apply that info to your own drawings. You will gain speed and confidence in your drawing ability while you create beautiful, finished drawings! The class will consist of a weekly recorded demo + 2 hours in class on Zoom

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Online - Fall Color in Oil or Acrylic - Fri. 9:30am Sept 17 - Nov 19
Sep
17
to Nov 19

Online - Fall Color in Oil or Acrylic - Fri. 9:30am Sept 17 - Nov 19

This course is Asynchronous Hybrid: The course will consist of a weekly recorded demo + 2 hours in class on Zoom.

Let’s paint that magnificent fall color together! You will learn how to mix color, judge value, and handle your brush to create beautiful landscapes that glow with the change of season! You will receive plenty of individual instruction and time for all your questions, instructor demonstrations, weekly critiques, and digitally annotated images of your work with suggestions on how to improve. In addition to weekly exercises, you will be guided, step-by-step, through the planning and execution of two finished paintings based on your own reference photos.

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Online - Paint the Landscape in Acrylic for Adults - Nordic Heritage Museum - Sunday, September 12, 12:00-2:00
Sep
12

Online - Paint the Landscape in Acrylic for Adults - Nordic Heritage Museum - Sunday, September 12, 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

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