CLASSES WORKSHOPS
PUBLIC & PRIVATE
PUBLIC & PRIVATE
I AM GIFTED WITH THE ABILITY TO CREATE.
I WISH TO HELP YOU IN YOUR JOURNEY
OF CREATING BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK OF YOUR OWN!
Sign up for a Class today!
Classes are offered in the variety of the Mediums I Love and gravitate towards!
I am honored to be recognized by the Nevada State Arts Council's
Roster of Artists + Communities.
Roster of Artists + Communities.
I offer several of my art technique classes
through our local Community College here in Reno, NV
(TMCC) Truckee Meadows Community College Community Education. EPIC
I also offer Private Classes for your convenience of time and your choice of place.
through our local Community College here in Reno, NV
(TMCC) Truckee Meadows Community College Community Education. EPIC
I also offer Private Classes for your convenience of time and your choice of place.
If you are interested in having me offer a Class, Workshop or Speak in your area
I would love to discuss the possibilities.
e: art@varyCarol p: 775.721.5338
I would love to discuss the possibilities.
e: art@varyCarol p: 775.721.5338
In signing up for classes & workshops, please contact the separate institutions listed.
You will find all contact information and links provided.
Scroll down and see a more in depth description of the classes you might be interested in plus the websites I have developed for even more background
on how I approach teaching and nurturing the creative spirit.
You will find all contact information and links provided.
Scroll down and see a more in depth description of the classes you might be interested in plus the websites I have developed for even more background
on how I approach teaching and nurturing the creative spirit.
All listed class subjects are available in Private/Group Lessons
PLEASE INQUIRE!
1 flat fee for 1-5 Students includes most supplies
If out of the immediate area
a travel fee will be included
Contact me today to schedule a Class!
775-721-5338 art@varyCarol.com
PLEASE INQUIRE!
1 flat fee for 1-5 Students includes most supplies
If out of the immediate area
a travel fee will be included
Contact me today to schedule a Class!
775-721-5338 art@varyCarol.com
The 2020 Public Class Schedule
Private Classes can be scheduled at any time for your convenience.
Calligraphy
2020
Reno, NV
2 Mondays, November 2 & 9
1pm-4pm
EPIC Program of TMCC
Truckee Meadows Community College / Meadowood Campus
Click on the image below to register with TMCC Directly.
In class we work together on the development of your own personal
and distinctive style of creating beautiful, free-flowing letters.
You will be gaining the basic knowledge of what constitutes and creates
the letters and words we so love.
We will be creating our own beautiful lettering style
ranging from the traditional to the whimsical.
You will see how it feels to practice writing with a technical calligraphy pen,
2 pencils held together, and a paintbrush.
One or all mediums of writing beautifully may resonate with you.
I will share with you how satisfying it is to learn this graceful artistry and you will have hands on examples of how to create your own wonderful works in lettering.
and distinctive style of creating beautiful, free-flowing letters.
You will be gaining the basic knowledge of what constitutes and creates
the letters and words we so love.
We will be creating our own beautiful lettering style
ranging from the traditional to the whimsical.
You will see how it feels to practice writing with a technical calligraphy pen,
2 pencils held together, and a paintbrush.
One or all mediums of writing beautifully may resonate with you.
I will share with you how satisfying it is to learn this graceful artistry and you will have hands on examples of how to create your own wonderful works in lettering.
There are many exciting ways to use your newfound talent of lettering
for scrapbooking, wedding, party invitations, specialty items and more.
I focus on YOU, and your vision of what you wish to create with letters and words.
for scrapbooking, wedding, party invitations, specialty items and more.
I focus on YOU, and your vision of what you wish to create with letters and words.
I have been teaching Calligraphy for over 25 years.
I have created a separate website specific to the area of Calligraphy and hand-lettering.
Please visit the site: Calligraphy-TheLetteraryArts.com
"I love and encourage the learning of all lettering styles
from the traditional to the whimsical!"
I was commissioned by the Nevada State legislature to hand letter the names of the Representatives under the photographs of the 73rd session of Congress.
I am also honored to be a recognized Arts Educator
on the Nevada State Roster of Artists + Communities.
I have created a separate website specific to the area of Calligraphy and hand-lettering.
Please visit the site: Calligraphy-TheLetteraryArts.com
"I love and encourage the learning of all lettering styles
from the traditional to the whimsical!"
I was commissioned by the Nevada State legislature to hand letter the names of the Representatives under the photographs of the 73rd session of Congress.
I am also honored to be a recognized Arts Educator
on the Nevada State Roster of Artists + Communities.
Coloring Between the Lines
with Colored Pencils
I enjoy coloring and love to share my experience in "coloring between the lines"
with preprinted illustrated pages of specific motifs and seasonal imagery.
I have illustrated several Adult Coloring Books and share with my students the way I approach color with colored pencils.
Students learn how to look and work with color in a new exciting way.
Some of what you learn can be applied to other mediums as well.
PLEASE INQUIRE about Private Lessons Art@varyCarol.com / 775-721-5338
I enjoy working with 1-5 students and charge a flat fee for the entire group
in a 2 or 3 hour session at the place of your choice.
I come to you!
*Most supplies are included in the fee.
with preprinted illustrated pages of specific motifs and seasonal imagery.
I have illustrated several Adult Coloring Books and share with my students the way I approach color with colored pencils.
Students learn how to look and work with color in a new exciting way.
Some of what you learn can be applied to other mediums as well.
PLEASE INQUIRE about Private Lessons Art@varyCarol.com / 775-721-5338
I enjoy working with 1-5 students and charge a flat fee for the entire group
in a 2 or 3 hour session at the place of your choice.
I come to you!
*Most supplies are included in the fee.
More Art Classes techniques & Mediums
Learn what a "Smudge" can do! Oil Pastel Smudge
I also enjoy working with "Oil Pastels"
and I have come up with a fabulous technique working in this versatile medium.
I call the technique Oil Pastel Smudge
The technique involves working with a template you create yourself.
It encompasses the use of math and cognitive thinking skills
and is great fun once you learn a few simple rules.
and I have come up with a fabulous technique working in this versatile medium.
I call the technique Oil Pastel Smudge
The technique involves working with a template you create yourself.
It encompasses the use of math and cognitive thinking skills
and is great fun once you learn a few simple rules.
The "Smudge" process is able to create the distinct hard lines
you see in the many images created and shared on the website created specific to
Oil Pastel Smudge.
More images in glorious colors can be found on the website OilPastelSmudge.com
In class you will learn to create everything from beautiful landscapes, floral art,
abstract works and more in a matter of minutes, once you understand the technique.
Whether you are a beginner to creating art
or have some experience working in oil pastels.
It is great fun to "Smudge" and oh the beautiful art you will create!
Learn to view the world and art differently.
Several students have finished a piece and framed their art for the first time
after taking the class. The technique is great for creating cards, wrapping paper, and other gift giving ideas. Which I enjoy sharing in class.
Be sure to visit OilPastelSmudge.com
to see more of this innovative and award winning technique.
Several Grants have been received from the Nevada State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts to promote the technique.
you see in the many images created and shared on the website created specific to
Oil Pastel Smudge.
More images in glorious colors can be found on the website OilPastelSmudge.com
In class you will learn to create everything from beautiful landscapes, floral art,
abstract works and more in a matter of minutes, once you understand the technique.
Whether you are a beginner to creating art
or have some experience working in oil pastels.
It is great fun to "Smudge" and oh the beautiful art you will create!
Learn to view the world and art differently.
Several students have finished a piece and framed their art for the first time
after taking the class. The technique is great for creating cards, wrapping paper, and other gift giving ideas. Which I enjoy sharing in class.
Be sure to visit OilPastelSmudge.com
to see more of this innovative and award winning technique.
Several Grants have been received from the Nevada State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts to promote the technique.
DRAWING: Doodling with Intention
Drawing lined patterns in black and white is all the rage these days.
The process is similar to doodling but with more intention.
In class you will learn to beautifully doodle circles, patterns & lines
created in a preprinted lined image.
Drawing is found to be both relaxing and enjoyable,
helping to take the stress and worries out of your day.
Schedule a class today and see how I approach patterning
in an exciting, new and different way.
I will be sharing with you the process I use to illustrate
my wonderful coloring books and downloadable pages.
The process is similar to doodling but with more intention.
In class you will learn to beautifully doodle circles, patterns & lines
created in a preprinted lined image.
Drawing is found to be both relaxing and enjoyable,
helping to take the stress and worries out of your day.
Schedule a class today and see how I approach patterning
in an exciting, new and different way.
I will be sharing with you the process I use to illustrate
my wonderful coloring books and downloadable pages.
Make ART Your Business
This course is offered in either a 2 or 3 hour 1 day workshop
and also a 3 week, 1 day per week course.
Learn what it will take to get your creativity from producing beautiful artwork
of paintings, jewelry, pottery, paper crafts, and more
to a business mindset, where you can make money doing what you love.
View the MakeArtYourBusiness.com website to find many of the art and creative opportunities available that are waiting for you to pursue.
You may become surprised at what may come your way
when you start having the ART & Business mindset.
Get real answers and suggestions as to how to start an arts business
and create the life you have dreamed about.
I am looking forward to meeting you and getting you on the right path for success!
Contact me today! 775.721.5338 art@varyCarol
and also a 3 week, 1 day per week course.
Learn what it will take to get your creativity from producing beautiful artwork
of paintings, jewelry, pottery, paper crafts, and more
to a business mindset, where you can make money doing what you love.
View the MakeArtYourBusiness.com website to find many of the art and creative opportunities available that are waiting for you to pursue.
You may become surprised at what may come your way
when you start having the ART & Business mindset.
Get real answers and suggestions as to how to start an arts business
and create the life you have dreamed about.
I am looking forward to meeting you and getting you on the right path for success!
Contact me today! 775.721.5338 art@varyCarol
I am proud of these Highlighted Achievements and Awards
that I wish to share
Transforming Youth Recovery 2014, 2015, 2016
"Doors to Recovery" Reno, NV Fundraiser and Auction
held at the Nevada Museum of Art
The founder of the organization, Transforming Youth Recovery, Stacie Mathewson, purchased my 1st door. What an honor to have her share my vision of recovery! Many Thanks!
City of Reno ART Blast!
Highlights of the Year September 2013
I received the "Jurors Choice Award" for my Exhibit Booth created to sell
my works in Oil Pastel Smudge art.
Many thanks to the Jurors & the City of Reno Arts & Culture!
my works in Oil Pastel Smudge art.
Many thanks to the Jurors & the City of Reno Arts & Culture!
CHA Summer Show "Cre8time"
Highlight of the Year: July 2012
AFCI, Association For Creative Industries
(Formally the Craft & Hobby Association - CHA)
Chicago, Illinois
CreativeIndustries.org
The highlight of my year 2012! Being asked by the CHA Foundation to present one of my paper sculptures, this time presented 3-D on a Mannequin,
introducing the CHA "Cre8time" Movement. What a honor!
Many Thanks to the Association Staff!
Since becoming a Designer Member of AFCI,
many doors have opened up in ways I would never have imagined.
(Formally the Craft & Hobby Association - CHA)
Chicago, Illinois
CreativeIndustries.org
The highlight of my year 2012! Being asked by the CHA Foundation to present one of my paper sculptures, this time presented 3-D on a Mannequin,
introducing the CHA "Cre8time" Movement. What a honor!
Many Thanks to the Association Staff!
Since becoming a Designer Member of AFCI,
many doors have opened up in ways I would never have imagined.
2019 12"x12"
Sierra Arts Foundation Fundraising Membership Show
Piece SOLD!
Sierra Arts Foundation Fundraising Membership Show
Piece SOLD!
I absolutely love working in wood, metals and beads.
After of course drawing/illustrating, working with Oil Pastels,
and my Calligraphy lettering.
Many Thanks to Sierra Arts of Reno, NV for having such a spectacular show!
After of course drawing/illustrating, working with Oil Pastels,
and my Calligraphy lettering.
Many Thanks to Sierra Arts of Reno, NV for having such a spectacular show!
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