Classes
Appliqué Flower Workshop
This 2 day workshop will focus on hand appliqué—layering of fabrics, stitched together to form a picture or design. Focus will be given to the specific technique of using felted wool and hand stitching, with a focus on flower designs. Lessons will cover designing of patterns, choosing fabrics, bonding the pieces, stitching techniques, and finishing the product for use or display. Friday September 13th and Friday September 20th 1-3:30 pm All the supplies provided, with choices available. $150
Cost: $ 150.00
This 2 day workshop will focus on hand appliqué—layering of fabrics, stitched together to form a picture or design. Focus will be given to the specific technique of using felted wool and hand stitching, with a focus on flower designs. Lessons will cover designing of patterns, choosing fabrics, bonding the pieces, stitching techniques, and finishing the product for use or display. Friday September 13th and Friday September 20th 1-3:30 pm All the supplies provided, with choices available. $150
Cost: $ 150.00
Beginning Watercolor Series
This class meets for 4 weeks to begin working in watercolor. Classes meet Thursday mornings in September 10am-Noon. Beginning to Intermediate students welcome. Your instructor is Hanlie Wessels, a very accomplished watercolor artist. $200 for the 4 week session Supply List: 1. 1 sheet of Arches 140lb medium texture paper or a pad of this paper 2.Any colors you would consider true primary ( red, yellow & blue) and true secondary( orange, green and purple) from Daniel Smith or Winsor & Newton 3. A #12 long round brush from Silver Black velvet or Princeton velvetouch and a 3/4 or 1 inch filbert brush. 4. A spray can that can adjust the spray/ spritz ( not misting fine) 5. Bucket for water 6. Roll of absorbing paper towel 7. Sketch pad and #6B soft drawing pencil and eraser Items 1-3 should be available at Guiry’s in Boulder or online
Cost: $ 200.00
This class meets for 4 weeks to begin working in watercolor. Classes meet Thursday mornings in September 10am-Noon. Beginning to Intermediate students welcome. Your instructor is Hanlie Wessels, a very accomplished watercolor artist. $200 for the 4 week session Supply List: 1. 1 sheet of Arches 140lb medium texture paper or a pad of this paper 2.Any colors you would consider true primary ( red, yellow & blue) and true secondary( orange, green and purple) from Daniel Smith or Winsor & Newton 3. A #12 long round brush from Silver Black velvet or Princeton velvetouch and a 3/4 or 1 inch filbert brush. 4. A spray can that can adjust the spray/ spritz ( not misting fine) 5. Bucket for water 6. Roll of absorbing paper towel 7. Sketch pad and #6B soft drawing pencil and eraser Items 1-3 should be available at Guiry’s in Boulder or online
Cost: $ 200.00
Cyanotype Photography 101
Students will learn the basics of printing a cyanotype photograph using a digital negative. Students will also learn how to tone their print with various materials from the kitchen such as tea and coffee. The goal is to produce a finished print measuring 5" x 7" ready to display. Negatives will be provided unless up to 3 high contrast digital photos are emailed by 9/19/24 to tess@tntimages.us If no images are emailed by specified date students will print from images provided by the instructor. All materials included. Friday September 27th from 12:30pm - 3:30pm. Class fee is $70, limited to 8 students. The Instructor is Tess Tubbs.
Cost: $ 70.00
Students will learn the basics of printing a cyanotype photograph using a digital negative. Students will also learn how to tone their print with various materials from the kitchen such as tea and coffee. The goal is to produce a finished print measuring 5" x 7" ready to display. Negatives will be provided unless up to 3 high contrast digital photos are emailed by 9/19/24 to tess@tntimages.us If no images are emailed by specified date students will print from images provided by the instructor. All materials included. Friday September 27th from 12:30pm - 3:30pm. Class fee is $70, limited to 8 students. The Instructor is Tess Tubbs.
Cost: $ 70.00
Found Object Art Assemblage Workshop
Bring your treasures to class. Join Tumbleweed resident Artist, Barbara Soloff Levy as she guides you into the wonderful world of assemblage art! This class will reuse found objects and turn them into art. You can make a collage, sculpture, or doll. You can add the small sculpture to your collage. The possibilities are endless! Bring things that have meaning to you. Things from the past lying in a drawer or something from your family members that you don't know what to do with it but is nostalgic to you. Or bring in items that you found in a thrift-shop, flea market or antique shop.
Cost: $ 125.00
Bring your treasures to class. Join Tumbleweed resident Artist, Barbara Soloff Levy as she guides you into the wonderful world of assemblage art! This class will reuse found objects and turn them into art. You can make a collage, sculpture, or doll. You can add the small sculpture to your collage. The possibilities are endless! Bring things that have meaning to you. Things from the past lying in a drawer or something from your family members that you don't know what to do with it but is nostalgic to you. Or bring in items that you found in a thrift-shop, flea market or antique shop.
Cost: $ 125.00
Oil Painting- Painting the Mountain Landscape in Early Fall
You are invited to join Peg Connery-Boyd in creating a beautiful mountain landscape in a loose, contemporary style. This is a relaxed, low key environment perfect for those who would like to try oil painting. We will focus on drawing shapes and experimenting with color. We will be working from a lovely photo of the Rocky Mountains for inspiration. Saturday September 14th 10am-1pm $85 All materials provided
Cost: $ 85.00
You are invited to join Peg Connery-Boyd in creating a beautiful mountain landscape in a loose, contemporary style. This is a relaxed, low key environment perfect for those who would like to try oil painting. We will focus on drawing shapes and experimenting with color. We will be working from a lovely photo of the Rocky Mountains for inspiration. Saturday September 14th 10am-1pm $85 All materials provided
Cost: $ 85.00
Beginner Pastel Workshop
Dip your toe into a new medium or return to it for some beginner soft pastel instruction. Join Tumbleweed resident artist Janine Ewing-Belletire as she shares her insights into the world of soft pastels. All supplies provided! 3 classes coming up: Saturday August 31st or Saturday September 28th or Saturday November 2nd 10am-Noon $50
Cost: $ 50.00
Dip your toe into a new medium or return to it for some beginner soft pastel instruction. Join Tumbleweed resident artist Janine Ewing-Belletire as she shares her insights into the world of soft pastels. All supplies provided! 3 classes coming up: Saturday August 31st or Saturday September 28th or Saturday November 2nd 10am-Noon $50
Cost: $ 50.00
102: Longmont Figure Arts
Figure drawing with a live model. No instructor provided but the easels and model are. Join us for an opportunity to draw from life. Bring your own preferred drawing materials. Every Friday morning 9-Noon $15 Limited space so a reservation is required Email Cherri at cnobilette@gmail.com to see if there is space available to attend.
Cost: $ 15.00
Figure drawing with a live model. No instructor provided but the easels and model are. Join us for an opportunity to draw from life. Bring your own preferred drawing materials. Every Friday morning 9-Noon $15 Limited space so a reservation is required Email Cherri at cnobilette@gmail.com to see if there is space available to attend.
Cost: $ 15.00
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- Tumbleweed Art Collective
1333 Coffman Street
Longmont, Colorado 80501
Call us now: (303) 960-9382
Email: tumbleweed.studioco@gmail.com - Wednesday-Saturday 10-6pm
