Want to take a class from me or book me for a class? Here's a list of what I'm teaching and a bit of what I've taught. My teaching style is to do a demo with the class and to have a balance of step-by-step instructions with creative exploration. I would never have my students do something that I wasn't working on as well.
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Colored Pencil Portrait Workshop with Push/Pull - November 8th
Learn to use colored pencils and toned paper to create a vibrant portrait. Online 2-hour workshop.
https://pushpullseattle.weebly.com/store/p3222/Color_Pencil_Portrait_Workshop.html
Intro to Zine Making with The Vera Project - November 9th, 16th, 23rd
learn the history of zines and make your own during this online three session class.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zine-making-101-workshop-tickets-120278055903
Sunday Autobio Comics with Push/Pull
every Sunday learn how to tell your own story through comics and cartoons. Live sessions of one-hour every Sunday in month-long sessions.
https://pushpullseattle.weebly.com/store/p3218/Sunday_Autobio_Comics_.html
Paint Night Cats with Push/Pull
Once a month online instructional paint night with (almost) everyone's favorite subject - cats! Acrylic paint and canvas needed. Step by step instructions provided and no experience required.
https://pushpullseattle.weebly.com/store/p3219/Paint_Night_-_Cat.html
Gig Poster Design with The Vera Project - December 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
Learn how to use text, collage and your own artwork to make eye-catching posters using graphic design software. Recommended ProCreate or Photoshop access. No prior experience needed. Recommended for ages 14+
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gig-poster-design-workshop-tickets-127041830535
Learn to use colored pencils and toned paper to create a vibrant portrait. Online 2-hour workshop.
https://pushpullseattle.weebly.com/store/p3222/Color_Pencil_Portrait_Workshop.html
Intro to Zine Making with The Vera Project - November 9th, 16th, 23rd
learn the history of zines and make your own during this online three session class.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zine-making-101-workshop-tickets-120278055903
Sunday Autobio Comics with Push/Pull
every Sunday learn how to tell your own story through comics and cartoons. Live sessions of one-hour every Sunday in month-long sessions.
https://pushpullseattle.weebly.com/store/p3218/Sunday_Autobio_Comics_.html
Paint Night Cats with Push/Pull
Once a month online instructional paint night with (almost) everyone's favorite subject - cats! Acrylic paint and canvas needed. Step by step instructions provided and no experience required.
https://pushpullseattle.weebly.com/store/p3219/Paint_Night_-_Cat.html
Gig Poster Design with The Vera Project - December 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
Learn how to use text, collage and your own artwork to make eye-catching posters using graphic design software. Recommended ProCreate or Photoshop access. No prior experience needed. Recommended for ages 14+
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gig-poster-design-workshop-tickets-127041830535
previously taught
Nightscape Painting with Push/Pull
Acrylic painting for beginners class that focuses on brush strokes, values, and creating depth. Just two colors are needed, black and white.
Acrylic painting for beginners class that focuses on brush strokes, values, and creating depth. Just two colors are needed, black and white.
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Brush inking from Photo Reference
How to use a brush, ink wash, and gouache to create works on paper with just brushes. Focus on using strokes for texture, dry brush, layering and depth. Drawing experience recommended.
How to use a brush, ink wash, and gouache to create works on paper with just brushes. Focus on using strokes for texture, dry brush, layering and depth. Drawing experience recommended.
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Drawing & Illustration from Photo Reference
Learn how to see the reference material and quickly translate the values and shapes to your page.
Learn how to see the reference material and quickly translate the values and shapes to your page.
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Intro to Gouache
For beginners to gouache paint. This class teaches mixing, gradients, blending, layering and dry brush techniques.
For beginners to gouache paint. This class teaches mixing, gradients, blending, layering and dry brush techniques.
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3-D Pop Up Art Card
Learn how to create 3-D works with paper. Start with basic pop ups and add more details to create a scene with a story.
Learn how to create 3-D works with paper. Start with basic pop ups and add more details to create a scene with a story.
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Yarn Doll
Beginners dollmaking class. Learn how to make simple armatures from chenille stems and wrap with yarn. Details are added with beads, gems, felt or other crafty bits. |
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Intro to Tessellations
Tessellations are repeating patterns of interlocking shapes. They can be simple or intricate. Most people are familiar with the tessellations of MC Escher. This artform combines geometry and math skills with drawing. A great activity to get young people interested in geometry. |
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Bookbinding for the Novice aka Bookmaking
A few simple tools and paper are all you need to start making your own books. Scrapbooks, photo albums, sketchbooks and journals of nearly any shape and size. My classes focus on using materials you may already have at home, including using items that might otherwise be thrown away or recycled. |
