Online Mixed Media Painting Classes / Workshops

General Class Info:

All classes will be conducted via a private blog where all materials for the class will be posted.....supply list, step by step PDF lesson notes, and downloadable high quality videos showing how I use each of the techniques we'll be covering. The class videos file sizes are quite large and you will need a high speed internet connection in order to view them properly.

I have also set up a Flickr group and a private Google group for class members only. Participation on the class blog, in the Flickr group and/or Google group are encouraged for the full class experience, but are not required.

Within 48-72 hours of sending your payment, you will receive a payment confirmation by email that contains the complete class supply list. A day or two before the class starts, I will email all class members with the blog username/password and an invitation to the Flickr & Google groups. You will then be able to access the private class blog. All videos will be available on the first day of class so that you can go at your own pace.

Each video lesson will be anywhere from 10-25 minutes in length. It's totally up to you how much time you spend practicing the techniques I demonstrate. :)

Please do not share the usernames/passwords, videos, or class materials with anyone. They are for paid class members only and just for your personal use. All class materials/videos are property of Paulette Insall © 2008-2009 and are not for distribution.

Payments:
I am accepting payment of class fees via PayPal (Most credit cards are accepted with this method. You do not have to have a PayPal account to pay via PayPal).

Even though these are online classes, I will limit the class sizes because I can only handle so many students per class and still give everyone personal attention. So be sure to sign up early to make sure you don't miss out. :)

Refunds:
Class fee is fully refundable until the day before a class starts. Once the class starts, no refunds will be offered.

Skills needed:
I've made accessing all class info as easy and straightforward as possible by using the blog format. So if you're familiar with blogs, then you'll have no problem. Even if you're not, its really simple and I provide instructions on how to participate/comment on the class blog FAQ page. You'll just need to enter the username and password that I will provide in order to access the private class blog.

A high speed internet connection is required for viewing & downloading class video lessons. They are high quality Quicktime videos in 640x480 resolution and may take anywhere from 20 minutes to a couple of hours to load. Past students have said that it was more than worth the wait. :)

Learn all the techniques I use to create my layered backgrounds and create at least one finished painting. We'll be working with acrylic paint, stamps, found objects/imagery, and paper to create lots of luscious visual texture and depth. No previous painting experience needed. :)

All level class - no previous painting or collage experience required

This class will be 5 weeks long, but you will have access to the private blog for an additional 3 weeks after the class just in case you got a little behind. There is no set time you have to be online.

Lesson One: Prepping your surface/Building a foundation

Lesson Two: Adding dimension & visual texture

Lesson Three: More depth & texture

Lesson Four: Adding focal/secondary elements

Lesson Five: Finishing touches...integrating all the elements
 

Payments accepted:
US & International residents:
Paypal, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express via Paypal

See what past students from the class have created below

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All About Faces (Portraits Class)

$90 (7 weeks)

Class Start Date: October 12, 2009

 

Have you wanted to paint faces, but didn't know where to start? I'll teach you all my techniques along with tips on working with acrylics and water soluble painting crayons. Learn to mix skin tones, how to layer to get amazing depth in your faces, and tricks to help you improve your drawing skills. I'll share how I taught myself to draw and all the things I have learned that have helped me develop my drawing skills. Don't know how to draw or don't feel ready to paint your your own drawings...no problem. I'll also be providing some of my own original drawings for you to paint instead.

All level class - basic experience helpful, but no previous painting experience required

This class will be 7 weeks long, but you will have access to the private blog for an additional 3 weeks after the class just in case you got a little behind.  There is no set time you have to be online.

Lesson One: Drawing the portrait

Lesson Two: The background
(Canvas prep, background, & getting the portrait on  canvas)

Lesson Three: Painting the portrait
(Mixing your own skintones & how to apply them)

Lesson Four: Facial features part 1 - eyes & lips

Lesson Five: Facial features part 2 - hair & eyebrows

Lesson Six: Adding depth & detail with Caran d'ache artist crayons

Lesson Seven: Finishing touches
 

Payments accepted:
US & International residents:
Paypal, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express via Paypal