Have you heard about gouache? It’s an opaque water media that’s having a moment on social media. Artists like it for its vivid color, ability to layer, and quick-dry properties. But it requires finesse in terms of water use and paint manipulation. 

In this demo Linda Hugues will create a gouache landscape showing a scene from her travels in Europe.

The demo will be filmed and shown live on Zoom.

Haleh will show three different techniques, all starting with a gesso-primed wood panel. Some of the demonstration will take place outside to allow for safe use of the butane torch and shellac coating.  

Joyce Curvin creates quirky playful animals from paper-mâché and recycled materials. Her Art-Official Pets©  start with an armature of upcycled items that might include plastic bottles, old cardboard, paper and wire. The frame is then covered in paper-mâché which is typically painted in bright colors. The piece is completed with other found items – feathers, button eyes, fabrics, and paper - that tell the creatures’ charming stories.

Joyce Curvin creates quirky playful animals from paper-mâché and recycled materials. Her Art-Official Pets©  start with an armature of upcycled items that might include plastic bottles, old cardboard, paper and wire. The frame is then covered in paper-mâché which is typically painted in bright colors. The piece is completed with other found items – feathers, button eyes, fabrics, and paper - that tell the creatures’ charming stories.

Monotype printing using a gel plate is a fun and unique printmaking method that doesn’t require a press. This versatile medium begs for experimentation and can be an addictive addition to your artistic tool box.

Monotype printing using a gel plate is a fun and unique printmaking method that doesn’t require a press. This versatile medium begs for experimentation and can be an addictive addition to your artistic tool box.

All too often, we rely on our images or nature to create our composition for us. We don’t spend enough time planning but want to get started painting or drawing. Then, after hours invested in our work, the image that we have created doesn’t effectively communicate our vision. In this interactive workshop, we will look at our work against various concepts of composition. You might even be motivated to rework that prior painting, with much greater success!

All too often, we rely on our images or nature to create our composition for us. We don’t spend enough time planning but want to get started painting or drawing. Then, after hours invested in our work, the image that we have created doesn’t effectively communicate our vision. In this interactive workshop, we will look at our work against various concepts of composition. You might even be motivated to rework that prior painting, with much greater success!

On February 21, Donna Morrison (pastel) and Kathy Durdin (watercolor) will lead a plein aire event at Bern's Park on Howard Ave. Minimum registration will be $25 per person but additional donations are encourage. All proceeds will go to the Capital Campaign.

Teresa will be demonstrating the techniques she will be using in her workshop.

Join us for an evening of holiday fun and cheer!

TRA will be holding a special Life Drawing session with two models, Carmen and John C. Gestures for warm up. 2 60-minute poses with breaks. All artists welcome. No registration needed.

Cora will be demonstrating the techniques she will be using in her workshop.

Join us for an evening of fun, frivolity, friendship and art appreciation at our Fall social event. The evening promises to be a fun event of socializing with the art community and neighbors, featuring some Van Gogh art-focused activities.

Anne’s Abgott’s dramatic and colorful watercolor paintings are the result of a unique approach to using the medium. Artist Anne Abgott will be demonstrating the techniques she uses for her success in this medium.

Artist Anne Abgott will be demonstrating the techniques she will be using in her workshop.