Online Mixed Media Painting Classes / Workshops

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All level class - no previous drawing experience required

All level class - no previous painting experience required

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 high quality videos (in these new sessions, downloadable videos for offline viewing are now included in the price of the classes) 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 for class members only that has a private discussion area. Plus, there will be  scheduled live Q & A chats. Time and date of live chats will vary so that more students can have the opportunity to participate. Participation in the Flickr group and live chats are encouraged for the full class experience, but are not required. There will be transcripts of the live chats available for those unable to attend.

Once I have received your payment, you will receive a payment confirmation by email that contains the link where you can download 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 group. You will then be able to access the private class blog. A new lesson along with a video demo will be posted weekly for you to view any time during the class. You may also download the lessons for offline viewing. Once a weekly lesson video is posted, it will stay available on the blog for the duration of the class.

Each video lesson will be anywhere from 10-25 minutes in length and will require anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours for you to complete the weekly assignments. It's totally up to you how much time you spend. :)

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), Visa or Mastercard via secure SSL server, or personal check. The personal check option is reserved for U.S. residents only.

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. :)

Organic Dimension
(Backgrounds Class)

See what current & past students created in this class below

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.

Preview the class supply list

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
 

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All About Faces
(Portraits Class)

$90 (7 weeks)
Class Start Date: March 2, 2009 (Monday) Current session closed

See what current & past students created in this class below

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.

Preview the class supply list

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
 

Enjoying The Journey
Creating a mixed media inspiration journal

***If you aren't already a member, you will need to sign up for my creative network on Ning in order to take this class*** 

~Classroom invite will go to your Paypal email address. If this differs from your Ning email, please include your Ning email address in the notes/comments with your payment or email me.~

Struggling to find your creative voice? An inspiration journal is a wonderful way to help you discover your own unique style through experimentation and bringing together all the things that inspire you...whether that be particular artists, an era of time, colors, nature, your faith, a decorating style, fashion, or all of the above.

Join me for a journey where we will uncover what makes your soul sing using paint, collage, and down to earth journaling....no writing skills needed here...just writing straight from your heart. More than anything, we will learn to let go and let our inner voice be our guide...working intuitively. When we're done, you'll have made the first steps on your journey to discover your true creative self. Class includes four high quality video demos, PDF lesson notes, creative prompts, & artsy tips.

Lesson One ~ Getting color on the pages
Lesson Two ~ Adding meaningful imagery & text
Lesson Three ~ Journaling your inspirations
Lesson ~ Embellishment, play, and discovery

• journal that accepts wet media
• white gesso
• craft or fluid acrylics in your favorite colors (a variety of light and dark colors, plus a white for lightening colors if you like)
• a few various brushes (foam ones are great for smooth texture, but any brushes for acrylics are fine)
• 1" chip brush
• soft round brush for watercolors or aqua/water brush
• small flat brush for applying matte medium as glue
• a few simple image rubber or acrylic stamps (nothing to busy or complex)
• thin piece of cardboard or old credit card for moving around paint
• paper towels (something lint free is preferred
• pen that writes on top of paint (examples: sharpie markers, pitt pens. gel pens, etc.)
• workable fixative spray (if you use any water soluble media in your pages)
• matte medium for gluing collage
• watercolor crayons or pencils (can substitute water based markers)
• spray mister bottle filled with water

collage materials (anything that calls to you...patterned papers, images, quotes, verses, magazine images, fabric, etc.)