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SUMMARY:Mini Workshop - Painting Beyond the Border with Therese Ferguson
DESCRIPTION:Wickham Park Community Center\n2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne FL 32935 \nInstructor – Therese Payne Ferguson\nWe’ll be creating personalized greeting cards by combining photographs and watercolor. Therese will show us how we can paint on the outside edges to extend the photo. You’ll have the opportunity to paint three cards during the workshop. Additional cards will be available for purchase. \n \nSupplies\nRegular paint supplies\nSaran wrap\nTape\n3×5 photos of your choosing printed on satin or glossy photo paper\n(Important: The opening on the cards is 3.5” x 5”. Keep in mind 1/4″ of the photo will be under the card frame on each side\,) \nCost:\nMembers – FREE\nNon-Members – $20 \nMeet Therese Payne Ferguson\nMy journey as an artist allows me to grow every single day. I continue to explore and experiment in the watercolor medium with every painting I create. I love the transparent glow that you achieve the mingling colors or adding various techniques… it’s like magic with every brush stroke. Sometimes it will takes me on a different path or an exciting journey different than what I had planned\, but always opening new and wonderfully exciting explorations of color\, light and shadow. \nI am very much influenced by the bright sunny climate here in Florida. My mastery of the watercolor medium has evolved from and is definitely influenced by my surroundings\, having grown up along the east coast. From the bright bold colors I use to the subjects I love to paint. Many of my inspirations are from my tropical surroundings as well as the many resources we have here to observe wildlife and birds in Florida. We enjoy the many wetland areas\, wildlife refuges as well as gardens and zoos that offer a wealth of reference. It is often from these that I use for sketches for my paintings. I often explore the farmer’s markets or thrift stores looking for just the right objects for still life subjects that come to life once in my studio. While some of my subjects are “found” and others evolve in the studio\, they all require a creative eye to some degree. I often add more color\, simplify the images\, or focus in on a particular area to bring the subjects to life\, while adding my own style of painting. \nMy work is collected internationally\, in both private and corporate collections. I have won numerous awards and have been commissioned works of art and event posters as well as being a Signature member of the Florida Watercolor Society. My work is featured in the 2011 publication of Best of American Watercolor Artists book. I enjoy participating in the art festivals in Florida\, and am a partner in Art & Antique Studio\, a Fine Art Gallery and Studio in Melbourne\, Florida in the Eau Gallie Arts District at 1419 Highland Ave. My work can be seen there as well as many locations throughout Brevard County in cooperation with the Brevard Cultural Alliance’s Art in Public Places. \nRegistration Form\nPlease complete the form below. If successfully registered\, you will receive an email confirmation of your registration (check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox). If you do not receive the confirming email you are not registered. Please send questions to bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com. We will reply in a timely manner. \nWe’re sorry\, this workshop has reached its maximum entry capacity. Please email bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com if you wish to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://brevardwatercolorsociety.org/event/painting-beyond-the-border-therese-ferguson/
LOCATION:Wickham Park Community Center\, 2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T140000
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SUMMARY:Mini Workshop - "Painting White" with Dorothy Koliba
DESCRIPTION:Wickham Park Community Center\n2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne FL 32935 \n \nInstructor – Dorothy Koliba\n“Nature has taught me to appreciate my surroundings\, I’m inspired by it’s beauty. Nothing is more exhilarating than to paint something new and then to capture its essence. Watercolor is the only medium that creates the softness of color\, no other medium comes close. It has taught me perseverance and given me my greatest satisfaction. I feel fortunate that through my paintings I’m able to share the beauty that surrounds us.” – Dorothy Koliba \nLearn more about Dorothy Koliba at https://www.dorothyekoliba-paintings.com/ \n  \n  \nReference photo and drawing for workshop:\n\n  \nCost:\nMembers – FREE\nNon-Members – $20 \nRegistration Form\nWe're sorry\, this workshop has reached its maximum entry capacity. Please email bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com if you wish to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://brevardwatercolorsociety.org/event/mini-workshop-painting-white-with-dorothy-koliba/
LOCATION:Wickham Park Community Center\, 2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
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SUMMARY:Mini Workshop - Painless Plein Air with Susan Blakeslee
DESCRIPTION:Wickham Park Community Center\n2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne FL 32935 \nInstructor – Susan Blakeslee\n“We often avoid painting outside because it’s just too much trouble! We lug along a lot of stuff\, and we want our paintings to be perfect. In fact\, we can minimize the stuff and the trouble by simplifying. I hope to have a fun session of splashing around and enjoying the process.” – Susan Blakeslee \nArt Supplies\n\nGood quality watercolor paper (several sheets) – or watercolor block\nWater container\nBrushes\nPaint – at least the primary colors\, and anything else you’d like\nPencil\nEraser\n2-3 photos of landscapes you’d like to paint – printed out or on an iPad\n\nAbout the Artist\nSusan Blakeslee\, a life-long resident of Brevard County\, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. \nHer paintings frequently depict scenes from nature – either landscapes or wildlife\, and she credits her love of nature to a childhood spent on and around the Indian River. She loves painting en plein air at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and the Viera Wetlands. When she can’t stop and paint\, she takes photographs and paints at home. She also paints people\, particularly “park people\,” whose photos she takes on walks in and around Cocoa Village. \nShe has attended several landscape painting workshops in Scotland\, has taught at Senior Adventures in Learning (SAIL) in Melbourne\, at the Central Brevard Art Association\, BWS\, as well as privately. Additionally\, she has conducted art workshops for underprivileged students – and staff – at a project in Uganda. \n\n\nCost:\nMembers – FREE\nNon-Members – $20 \nRegistration Form\nWe're sorry\, this workshop has reached its maximum entry capacity. Please email bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com if you wish to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://brevardwatercolorsociety.org/event/mini-workshop-painless-plein-air-with-susan-blakeslee/
LOCATION:Wickham Park Community Center\, 2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
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SUMMARY:Mini Workshop - Brusho with Jan Jamil
DESCRIPTION:Wickham Park Community Center\n2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne FL 32935 \n“Somethin’ Fishy” Brusho Play Day with Jan\nBasic Brusho Techniques we’ll explore with our fish:\n \n\nControlled: Drawing fish with only water\, dropping small bits of powder in. Remember Less is more!! And hold the Brusho bottle down close to your paper. Let it sit for a minute to activate. Dust off extra powder. Then using a damp brush\, move paint around to create fins and tails.\nDry application: dropping the powder on dry paper. Spritzing with water (which scatters the powder everywhere)\, or using a wet brush over the powder to create washes of color. Create beautiful backgrounds for later after it dries!\nWet in wet – applying powders to wet surface: Dropping/sprinkling powder on spritzed surface. Remember: less is more! And hold the Brusho bottle down close to your paper. Tilt\, blow\, run\, blot. (Lift off excess water with paper towel or tissue). Use a brush to create seaweed and corals for a background.\nBleach (50-70% diluted with water): Using diluted bleach in a brush pen to lift out highlights. Or use the brush pen with a stencil.\nEmbellishment: Using gel pens\, Posca markers\, etc after your painting has dried.\nCollage: use your test papers to cut or tear into shapes. Glue them on a dry Brusho background.\nCards: Father’s Day is just around the corner!\n\nSupplies:\n\n\n\nPaper towels\n2 Water containers\nSet of watercolors/palette\nWatercolor papers (cheap is fine)\nBacking boards to tape papers to\nDisposable gloves\nApron\nFine mist spray/spritz bottles\nMasking tape\nOld watercolor brushes\nPencil\n\n\n\nOptional things you might bring: Brusho powdered pigments (if you have it\, or you can use mine)\, markers\, Posca acrylic markers\, white or gold gel pen\, glue stick\, and white crayon. \nBrusho Tips:\n\nLess is more! Less powder! Less water! Less messing once dropped!\nDon’t open the bottle! The best way to use Brusho is to leave the cap on but pierce the top with a thumbtack. This allows you to sprinkle a little Brusho at a time. A little goes a long way! When storing\, leave the thumbtack in as a stopper.\nIt Floats!!! Fans\, wind\, spritzing\, and hair dryers scatter powder everywhere! This ultra fine powder floats and drifts off. Turn off fans. Be careful of sprays when spritzing dry powder. Protect/cover up other areas. People with respiratory issues should probably wear a mask.\nBrusho stains everything it touches! Protect surfaces\, clothing\, manicures. Gloves recommended.\nSprinkle light colors first. Choose colors that go well together. Remember if you mix all 3 primaries it = muddy colors.\nIf you use bleach\, make sure its in a brush marker. Blot quickly. Let it dry. \nBefore framing. When thoroughly dry\, hold the painting over a large trash can and dust off the extra crystals and powder. Apply 2 or 3 coats of a high quality\, archival spray lacquer with UV protectant – like Golden or Lascaux sprays. Always use the clear lacquer first so your darks don’t dull down. You can use a matte lacquer for the final coat.\n\nCost:\nMembers – FREE\nNon-Members – $20 \nRegistration Form\nPlease complete and submit the form below to register. Limited to 32 participants\, first priority given to members. Non-members and guests pay at the workshop. Questions? Contact bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com. \nWe're sorry\, this workshop has reached its maximum entry capacity. Please email bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com if you wish to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://brevardwatercolorsociety.org/event/mini-workshop-brusho-with-jan-jamil/
LOCATION:Wickham Park Community Center\, 2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
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SUMMARY:Mini Workshop - Portraits with Linda Neal
DESCRIPTION:Wickham Park Community Center\n2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne FL 32935 \nInstructor – Linda Neal\nWhether a new or accomplished watercolor artist\, you should try your hand at a portrait. Don’t be intimidated! Linda Neal asks\, “Which is more difficult\, a cloud or a portrait? For me\, the answer is simple – a cloud.” \nCome join Linda and give it a try or pick up a tip or technique to add to your current skill level. \nYou will not need to draw. You will trace your portrait onto the watercolor paper. Linda will be demonstrating how to paint the facial features during the times that we must let our portrait dry. \nSupplies:\n\nArches 300Lb.Cold Press 100% cotton watercolor paper (10” x 13” allowing for outside margin) and additional paper used for examples of facial features**\nKing Art #10 & #12 brushes**\nFine detail brush**\nWinsor Newton New Gamboge & Scarlet Lake (for flesh tones)**\nStandard colors by Daniel Smith**\nA good candid headshot of your subject sized to fit on 8 ½” x 11” bond paper\nOther typical supplies: Tape\, paper towels\, water reservoirs\, transfer paper\, #2 pencil.\n\n**If you don’t have these specific supplies\, bring professional quality paints\, brushes and 100% cotton watercolor paper. \nNotes: \n\nYour reference photo should be forward facing. Eyes do not need to be looking straight forward. Do not transfer your reference photo beforehand\, as that will be part of the process Linda will take us through at the workshop.\nIf you have a portrait in progress\, one to start\, finish or show\, feel free to bring it.\nLinda will provide a head shot reference photo if you don’t have one to bring.\n\nLinda Neal:\nBefore trying watercolors\, I worked in other mediums as a portrait artist participating for 20 years in the juried art show circuit in Oklahoma\, Texas\, and Florida. I earned my share of awards and publicity but was ready for a new challenge when I moved to Florida. Trying my hand at watercolor for the first time\, it seemed unmanageable compared to charcoals\, oils\, or pastels. My initial frustration soon turned into determination\, then passion. The flow of water and brilliant colors paints itself into crystal\, water\, and the “dreaded” landscape! My passion for watercolor has turned into the joy of teaching it to others. I have taught in Brevard for 24 years wherever an interested group will gather. \nI paint in layers on 300# Cold Press Arches\, starting with a very loose\, wet underpainting to give the final painting a glow that comes through the transparent colors. Each layer is allowed to dry and becomes more detailed as I work wet-into-wet\, mixing colors as I go. I mask areas in different layers when necessary and change brushes and brush strokes as needed. With an eye for detail\, I work intuitively as I think ahead\, visualizing shapes and saving whites\, allowing myself to be a spectator as my brush dances across the paper. I strive to capture\, hold\, and entertain myself and the viewer with the use of color\, value\, and emotional appeal. I paint for the bliss; it’s who and what I am. \nCost:\nMembers – FREE\nNon-Members – $20 \nRegistration Form\nWe're sorry\, this workshop has reached its maximum entry capacity. Please email bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com if you wish to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://brevardwatercolorsociety.org/event/mini-workshop-portraits-with-linda-neal/
LOCATION:Wickham Park Community Center\, 2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Grabowski and Susan Carden-Flicker":MAILTO:bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000
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SUMMARY:Mini Workshop - Cartooning & Watercolor Fun with Verne Foster
DESCRIPTION:Wickham Park Community Center\n2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne FL 32935 \nInstructor – Verne Foster\n“Cartooning is all about options and what you choose to do with them. We will be creating your own personal characters. We will be having some fun drawing. I’ll give insights into expressions and how to create the MANY\, many possible ways to develop a character. Together\, we will be drawing different facial expressions. I will demonstrate body types\, animal types and clothing or fur if any. Together we will explore the possible characteristics of your cartoon character. Then we will use watercolor to flesh it out and make the character dimensional. And perhaps put them into a scene.” – Verne Foster \nVerne has been drawing pretty much her whole life with whimsy\, comical and fun being in the forefront of her illustration style. She has illustrated and contributed to numerous published books. \nFrom 2005 to 2020 she had an award-winning cartoon strip in a canine breed magazine. \nHer business\, Pawtraits\, was an animal portrait company and she would do serious animal portraiture (mostly in pastel) along with her illustration work. Then she filtered into canine caricatures. Many done on ceramic tiles. \nAfter she retired and moved to Florida\, she continued her watercolor work and joined BWS in 2018. \nRead article about Verne \nSupplies\n\nPencil and eraser\nSharpie pen\nSketchbook\nTracing paper\nTransfer paper\nWatercolor supplies and paper (8×10 is fine)\nAny reference material or ideas you might want to turn into a specific character\nYour cell phones\n\nCost:\nMembers – FREE\nNon-Members – $20 \nRegistration Form\nWe're sorry\, this workshop has reached its maximum entry capacity. Please email bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com if you wish to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://brevardwatercolorsociety.org/event/mini-workshop-march-2026/
LOCATION:Wickham Park Community Center\, 2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Grabowski and Susan Carden-Flicker":MAILTO:bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T150000
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SUMMARY:Mini Workshop - Witha Lacuesta
DESCRIPTION:Wickham Park Community Center\n2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne FL 32935\n \nInstructor – Witha Lacuesta\nWitha will discuss three of her approaches in creating her abstract art she has used in a series of paintings inspired by music and dancing. She will also demonstrate one of these approaches and lead us through the process of creating our own. There is not an image or line drawing provided for this workshop as each artist’s painting will be unique and individually created. CLICK HERE FOR ARTIST STATEMENT \nSupplies participants should bring to this workshop \n\nseveral sheets of transparent paper\ntransfer paper\npencil\nblack marker\nopaque watercolors\nvarious spray bottles (to create various patterns and these may be shared)\nusual watercolor paraphernalia including opaque colors\n\n“Abstraction is the process of simplifying complex reality by focusing on essential qualities\, removing irrelevant details\, and creating general concepts or models\, it’s about seeing the: idea” of something (like a ball) rather than a specific one (a leather soccer ball). It’s used in thinking (abstract ideas)\, art (nonrepresentational forms).” – AI overview \nCost:\nMembers – FREE\nNon-Members – $20 \nRegistration Form\nWe're sorry\, this workshop has reached its maximum entry capacity. Please email bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com if you wish to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://brevardwatercolorsociety.org/event/mini-workshop-jan-2026/
LOCATION:Wickham Park Community Center\, 2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
DTSTAMP:20250930T184109Z
CREATED:20250623T213307Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Workshop - Creating the Illusion of Depth with Ed Carlson
DESCRIPTION:Wickham Park Community Center\n2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne FL 32935 \nInstructor – Ed Carlson\nParticipants will be painting “Miller’s Marina\,” by Ed Carlson. Teaching points are: Creating the illusion of depth with color\, shadows and values. And\, painting reflections. \nArtists will use: \n\ncerulean blue\nultramarine blue deep\nhooker’s green deep\nraw sienna\, burnt sienna\npermanent red deep\nblue violet\nlemon yellow\n\nSketch will be provided in the confirmation reminder email to the registrants\, one week before the workshop. \nAbout the Artist\nEd Carlson captures the charm of weathered fishing shacks\, quiet waterways\, and coastal life in his expressive watercolor paintings. Originally from upstate New York and now based in Satellite Beach\, Ed paints the places he loves most—scenes full of light\, texture\, and timeworn beauty. His work reveals a fascination with the character of old coastal structures\, their crooked lines\, sun-bleached wood\, and the way light shifts across their surfaces throughout the day. His subjects range from nautical vignettes and tropical landscapes to snowy scenes that recall his northern upbringing\, each piece infused with atmosphere and storytelling. \nIn addition to his own work\, Ed shares his love of watercolor through teaching. His playful\, encouraging approach helps students loosen up\, take risks\, and rediscover the joy of painting—whether by experimenting with unconventional brushes or learning to see with a childlike sense of wonder. Mentored by master watercolorist Tom Jones\, who describes him as a “natural talent with passion\,” Ed’s paintings reflect not only technical skill but also a life lived close to the water\, celebrating the textures\, colors\, and rhythms of the coastal world he loves. \nCost:\nMembers – FREE\nNon-Members – $20 \nRegistration Form\nWe're sorry\, this workshop has reached its maximum entry capacity. Please email bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com if you wish to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://brevardwatercolorsociety.org/event/mini-workshop-oct-25-2025-ed-carlson/
LOCATION:Wickham Park Community Center\, 2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Grabowski and Susan Carden-Flicker":MAILTO:bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T140000
DTSTAMP:20250902T201409Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Workshop - Tips\, Tricks & Techniques with Lolly Walton
DESCRIPTION:Wickham Park Community Center\n2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne FL 32935 \nInstructor – Lolly Walton\nIn our September mini workshop we’ll be unleashing our individuality by creating our unique works of art by utilizing a variety of found objects. \nLolly will demonstrate how an array of commonly used objects can add interest and texture to your paintings. She will demonstrate how she has used table salts\, Saran Wrap\, bubble wrap\, tissue paper\, and shaved watercolor pencils to add texture and interest in her paintings. You’ll then create your unique landscape or abstract. You decide… you’re the artist! \n\n“Dockside Blues” by Lolly Walton \nSupplies\nLolly will supply the following for our use during the workshop: \n\nSaran Wrap\, bubble wrap\, salts\, wax crayons\nAttendees should bring their usual watercolor supplies\nIf you have additional materials such as\, watercolor pencils a pencil sharpener\, marbles\, or tissue paper (bleeding type)\, Mr. Clean erasers\, bring them along!\n\nAbout the Artist\nIt wasn’t until 1997 when Lolly Walton took watercolor classes at Miami Dade Community College that she became “hooked on watercolor.” Then when she and her husband retired and moved to Melbourne she decided to devote her time to what she loves\, which is watercolor. She hit the ground running and hasn’t stopped. Lolly’s artwork reflects her passion for color\, texture\, and creativity. As Lolly says\, “There is so much to capture on paper and “creativity is endless.” \nLolly’s art can be seen at Fifth Avenue Gallery and Strawbridge Art Gallery. She is currently teaching at the Sebastian River Art Club and soon to be teaching at Central Brevard Art Association in Rockledge. Contact Lolly for more information: 321-652-7115 or lollyart4ale@cfl.rr.com. \nDate:\nSaturday\, September 20\, 2025 \nTime:\n10:00am-2:00pm \nCost:\nMembers – FREE\nNon-Members – $20 (payable by check or cash the day of the workshop) \nRegistration Form:\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.BWS Member Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Are You Bringing a Guest? *No\, I am not bringing a guestYes\, I am bringing a guestGuest Name *FirstLastPlease solve captcha *What is 2+2? \n		\n		\n\n		MessageSubmit
URL:https://brevardwatercolorsociety.org/event/mini-workshop-tips-tricks-techniques-with-lolly-walton/
LOCATION:Wickham Park Community Center\, 2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T140000
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SUMMARY:Mini Workshop - Atmospheric Skies with Lynn Tweed
DESCRIPTION:Wickham Park Community Center\n2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne FL 32935 \nIn our August mini workshop\, we’ll be CREATING ATMOSPHERE! \nFrom instructor Lynn Tweed: “I’m thinking of a blue stormy look\, or a beautiful pink orange sunset with minimal landscapes; something like these (pictured below). I’ll bring color copies of some of my favorites along with a book about painting skies that you can look through for inspiration.” \n \n \nYou’ll be using 11×15 paper for the demo\, but bring whatever size you’re comfortable with – 9×12 or 8×10 will work too. Bring your regular supplies\, along with transfer paper if you need it\, and include a large round or flat brush for painting the skies. Lynn will have brushes if you need to borrow one. \nInstructor Lynn Tweed\nLynn Tweed grew up in Florida and has an art degree from University of Florida. After a career at the space center and time raising kids\, she returned to her art roots and took up watercolor painting. She likes painting nature\, especially landscapes\, and enjoys being out with Brevard Watercolor Society’s plein air group. Lynn believes the natural world has a lot to offer\, and her loose\, painterly style can always be seen in her art work. She teaches watercolor classes in Titusville in the fall and spring\, and is a member of Brevard Watercolor Society\, North Brevard Art League\, and Florida Watercolor Society. To see Lynn’s work\, visit http://www.lynntweed.com/. \nCost:\nMembers – FREE\nNon-Members – $20 \nRegister below: \nWe're sorry\, this workshop has reached its maximum entry capacity. Please email bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com if you wish to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://brevardwatercolorsociety.org/event/mini-workshop-august-23-2025/
LOCATION:Wickham Park Community Center\, 2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Grabowski and Susan Carden-Flicker":MAILTO:bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T140000
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SUMMARY:Mini Workshop - Think small\, Think FUN with Linda Neal
DESCRIPTION:Wickham Park Community Center\n2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne FL 32935 \nHave you ever wanted a break from painting your next biggest masterpiece ever? How about just being creative and having some fun? \nThink small\, think FUN! \nThink greeting cards\, bookmarks\, thank you notes\, gift tags\, recipes and more. Use up all that leftover watercolor paper. Cut it into various small sizes and have some fun painting simple flowers\, veggies\, fruit\, cutesy animals and doodles. \nLinda will show you how simple\, fun\, and amusing these images can be. It might be a good idea to put these in little paintings in a sketchbook as a reference for future cards. Come up with your own messages or copy from cards or the internet. \nUse a hole punch and add a little ribbon or string to make them cheery. Bring your ideas; but if you don’t have any ideas of your own\, come and get a few. It’s okay to copy someone else. \nYour friends and family will love something you’ve made especially for them\, and you’ll get a kick (maybe even a chuckle) out of making personalized items. \nInstructor Linda Neal\nLinda Neal is an accomplished artist with 24 years of teaching experience throughout Brevard County. Experienced in oils\, charcoal\, and pastels\, Linda especially loves working with watercolor\, Linda invites you to experience the joy and magic of watercolor in this relaxed and fun workshop. \nWorkshop Supplies:\nIn addition to your regular palette\, brushes\, water container\, paper towel or tissue\, bring any or all of the following:\nscrap watercolor paper\nsmaller brushes\ngel pens\nwaterproof pens\nsilver or gold pens\nglitter\ndainty ribbons\nstring\nglue\npaper punches\nyour smile \nYou get the idea… bring whatever you think you’ll need! We’ll have some materials you’ll be welcome to use as well. \nCost:\nMembers – FREE\nNon-Members – $20 \nTo register\, please complete and submit the form below:\nWe're sorry\, this workshop has reached its maximum entry capacity. Please email bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com if you wish to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://brevardwatercolorsociety.org/event/mini-workshop-july-19-2025/
LOCATION:Wickham Park Community Center\, 2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Grabowski and Susan Carden-Flicker":MAILTO:bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T140000
DTSTAMP:20250819T161358Z
CREATED:20240611T121632Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Workshop - "Furs & Feathers" with Susan Carden-Flicker
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to paint animals or birds that are soft and/or colorful? Well\, here’s your chance! Susan Carden-Flicker (click for artist’s bio) will begin with suggestions on how to observe animal (wild or domestic) behaviors and notice different variations of bird plumage from young chicks to mature mating ages.\n\n \n\nLocation:\nWickham Park Community Center\, 2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne FL 32935 \nTime:\n10:00am-2:00pm \nCost:\nMembers – FREE\nNon-Members – $20 \nTo register\, please complete and submit the form below: \nWe're sorry\, this workshop has reached its maximum entry capacity. Please email  bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com if you wish to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://brevardwatercolorsociety.org/event/mini-workshop-june-21-2025/
LOCATION:Wickham Park Community Center\, 2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Workshop July
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Grabowski and Susan Carden-Flicker":MAILTO:bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T140000
DTSTAMP:20250413T205602Z
CREATED:20250413T203208Z
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SUMMARY:Let the Paint Flow with Carol Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Landscapes that are loose\, minimalistic and contemporary is what this workshop is all about. Let those beautiful colors flow and do the work. Create landscapes that are simple in color and design which are pleasing to the eye. \nCarol will begin by demonstrating for you the technique of wet in wet and also a dry to wet method to really get the paint flowing. \nYou will practice the timing of water and paint. Plus the all important paint-to-water ratio needed to have the colors flow into organic shapes. This will help create the contemporary landscape. This approach can be used in all your watercolors and is especially helpful with florals. \nWe will be working small (8×10 and 5×7)\, the easiest way to begin learning this style of watercolor. \nLocation:\nWickham Park Community Center\, 2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne FL 32935 \nTime:\n10:00am-2:00pm \n \n\nRegistration:\nPlease complete and submit the form below.\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.BWS Member Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Are You Bringing a Guest? *No\, I am not bringing a guestYes\, I am bringing a guestGuest Name *FirstLastCustom Captcha *What is 2+4? \n		\n		\n\n		CommentSubmit
URL:https://brevardwatercolorsociety.org/event/let-the-paint-flow-with-carol-marshall/
LOCATION:Wickham Park Community Center\, 2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Grabowski and Susan Carden-Flicker":MAILTO:bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T140000
DTSTAMP:20250225T125106Z
CREATED:20250224T202630Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Workshop - Using Value and Scaling to Paint a Monochromatic Portrait with Barbara Rios
DESCRIPTION:Many artists have a fear of three things: \n\nusing dark values\npainting portraits\nskin tones\n\nArtist Barbara Rios’s hope is that at the end of this workshop\, you will be able to mix at least 10 different values of one color and paint a portrait. You will learn how to scale features\, concentrate on abstract shapes of values\, and reduce skin tones to one color! Barbara’s advice is don’t stress yourself out by trying to paint a portrait of a family member in your first try. \nCLICK HERE for artist’s bio. \nInformation about materials will be announced at a later date. \nCOST:\nMembers – FREE\nNon-Members – $20\n \nREGISTRATION: \nWe're sorry\, this workshop has reached its maximum entry capacity. Please email mini workshop co-chairs Sue Grabowski and Susan Carden-Flicker at bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com if you wish to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://brevardwatercolorsociety.org/event/mini-workshop-april-12-2025-barbara-rios/
LOCATION:Wickham Park Community Center\, 2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Workshop,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Grabowski and Susan Carden-Flicker":MAILTO:bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T140000
DTSTAMP:20250207T160421Z
CREATED:20250117T143721Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Workshop - Neurographic Art with Joan Crutcher
DESCRIPTION:Learn the Neurographic Art method and draw your cares away while producing new neuro­pathways of peace and joy\, improving creativity and developing a new way to see the world. Neurographic Art is a mindful drawing process focused on organic\, neuron-like lines and shapes\, soft\, rounded intersections and corners\, and contiguous colors. This peaceful method links your conscious with your subconscious mind and makes new neural pathways and connections. These new connections can serve to calm your mind and boost your creativity\, all while producing unique\, one of a kind artwork! \nCLICK HERE FOR ARTIST’S BIO \nSome art supplies will be provided for this class. \nPlease bring: \n\nyour usual watercolor paint palettes\nwater jar\nsmall to medium round brushes\npaper towels\nlunch\nHot press Arches or Fabriano Watercolor paper size 8×10\, if you have some\, to do more than one drawing.\n\nNOTE: This is an abstract method of drawing and painting. No images available to trace. \nClass size limited to 20 students max! \nCost:\nMembers – FREE\nNon-Members – $20 \nPlease complete and submit the registration form below: \nWe're sorry\, this workshop has reached its maximum entry capacity. Please email mini workshop co-chairs Sue Grabowski and Susan Carden-Flicker at bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com if you wish to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://brevardwatercolorsociety.org/event/mini-workshop-march-22-2025/
LOCATION:Wickham Park Community Center\, 2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Workshop,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Grabowski and Susan Carden-Flicker":MAILTO:bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T153000
DTSTAMP:20250115T230807Z
CREATED:20241202T215233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T230807Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Workshop - Diane Harmon: Painting on Black
DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to try working on black paper? Well\, now is your chance! BWS will supply the paper and transfer paper for you to do two paintings. Daisies will use Dr. Martin’s Bleed Proof White. (Please bring yours if you have any.) The Hydrangea will use iridescent paint\, which we will supply.  \n\nBring your regular paints and supplies please.\nLine drawings and color references will be provided by email prior to the workshop.\n\n\nOur thanks to Legion Paper and QOR for their generous donations!\n\n \nCost:\nMembers – FREE\nNon-Members – $20 \nRegistration:\nWe're sorry\, this workshop has reached its maximum entry capacity. Please email mini workshop co-chairs Sue Grabowski and Susan Carden-Flicker at bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com if you wish to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://brevardwatercolorsociety.org/event/mini-workshop-diane-harmon-painting-on-black/
LOCATION:Wickham Park Community Center\, 2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Workshop,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Grabowski and Susan Carden-Flicker":MAILTO:bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com
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