Workshops and Events
Some workshops and events have flyer/registration forms attached to the event information. If you have any questions, please contact Susan.
Artist Field Journaling Workshop With landscape painter, Susan Barry
This is a fun introduction in the fast growing art of outdoor field journaling.
Sunday, April 2, 2017 – Time: 10AM – 3PM
Cost: $50.00
Introduction to Field Art Journaling with Pen, Ink, Watercolor & More
Start from the beginning and explore drawing, painting, sketching in pen & ink, pencil, water mediums, and more. Class size is limited. Please call to secure your space.
This is a fun introduction in the fast growing art of outdoor field journaling. A journal makes a great tool for learning to sketch, recording nature or preparing for a painting. Many tools supplied & some materials. Explore new short cuts and tips to help you sketch in the out-of doors. We will explore using pen, pencil, watercolors paints, watercolor pencils, crayons, graphite and much more!
Learn ways to sharpen your powers of observation, find new things you may have missed. We also explore techniques you can use to create larger and more complete paintings We will even make a simple journal you can take with you. Pack a lunch and wear comfortable clothes! A materials list & map to the studio are provided with your registration confirmation.
Download the info/registration flyer (PDF).
About the Artist…… Susan Barry
A native Californian and forty-plus year resident of Nevada City, Susan paints and teaches throughout the state, in schools, for art organizations, the Sierra Club and Elderhostel. Her watercolor paintings reflect her love for the out-of-doors. Many are centered on the beauty of the Sierras and the rugged coastline of California. Field journaling all her travels give her the basics for creating many of her large wet-into-wet paintings of the Sierra. Most of all she enjoys sharing her art with others.
Snow Goose Studio 15561 Wet Hill Rd., Nevada City, California
Artist journaling using watercolor, pen and ink and other medium.
Register and pay online using Paypal. You don’t need a Paypal account to pay for your workshop.
Whimsical Wild Bird Brown Bag Paper Mache Sculpture
Whimsical Wild Birds created using paper cache.
Saturday & Sunday May 20th & May 21st. • 10–3 PM
Cost: $55.00 (All materials supplied)
Introduction to Paper Mache
This is a fun, easy introduction into a multi-faceted paper mache process. Make your very own wild bird! A creative process that shows you how to design a three dimensional piece through new & simple paper mache techniques. On the second days meeting you will paint and decorate your own creation!
(All materials included) Just dress comfortably and bring a snack or sack lunch.
Design your fun bird on day one. Learn how to build with foil, newsprint, masking tape and lots of imagination. On day two have fun painting your sculpture.
This workshop is held at the Snow Goose Studio in Nevada City. Space is limited So sign up early!
Whimsical flamingos made from paper mache.
About Susan Barry
A landscape watercolor artist and mache sculptor, Susan began sculpting when she was just ten years old. Over the years she has created all sizes of sculptures, costumes and whimsical mache signs. She enjoys using repurposed materials in her work and finds ways to incorporate education and creativity.
Download the info/registration flyer (PDF)
Register and pay online using Paypal. You don’t need a Paypal account to pay for your workshop.
