Painting Class for Carvers
with Kelley Stadelman
Kelley is a skilled painter and carver with a wealth of information about finishing.
Do you need help finishing your carvings once the carving is completed?
Kelley can help you learn some techniques through painting that will give your pieces more depth and appeal. “Painting” may mean only mild shading or may lead to adding color. The techniques to achieve a beautiful, finished project can be learned at her upcoming class. The best way to learn is with brush in hand. Learn shading, highlighting, stroke work and other techniques that will help achieve a beautiful, finished carving project.
Each person will attempt, practice and trouble shoot the exercises below in the class. Work sheets will be given out to take home to practice these techniques. The circles show stages of shading around the edges and highlights in the center which make a flat shape look dimensional.
LOCATION - Kelley Stadelman studio in North Plains, relatively near the landmark Pumpkin Ridge Golf course and about ten minutes north of Hwy 26 and downtown North Plains. The address and directions will be will be provided when you register. Note that 10% of first time visitors to her studio find GPS directions are not reliable beyond the Pumpkin Ridge Golf Course, so give yourself a little extra time in case you stray.
COST - $50 (or $65 with brushes)
PREREQUISITES - Kelley is the presenter at our Sept 12th monthly evening program (Zoom or in-person) on the topic of paint brushes. You should either attend (register here) or watch the program after it has been posted on the website after Sept 15th (click here for Video Galleries).
FOOD - Bring your own lunch and snacks. Coffee and tea available.
BRUSHES - You can either bring your own, or for a small fee they will be provided for you to use and keep. Michael's sells the particular set that Kelley likes for $9 or you can usually get them on Amazon for $15. Pay particular attention to what is included in any "Super Value Pack" by Craftsmart because they sell a variety. You can also provide the equivalent from your own set.
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COVID - What, me worry? Yes, we will, and you should too. Plan on standard protocols of staying home if sick, living with some who is, recently exposed, etc.
CANCELLATION - Full refund if cancelled within 7 days of the class, 50% refund if within three days of the class, and no refund after that.
QUESTIONS - text or call Kelley at 503-647-0892, or send email to heritagearts3@hotmail.com.
