Grand Marais, MN Oct 26 & 27, 2019
Grand Marais Art Colony, MinnesotaOCT 25, 2019
Artist demo hosted by Northwoods Fiber Guild
OCT 26 & 27, 2019 Compelling Design: Creating Composition that Captivates
Green Valley, AZ March 15 &16, 2020
EXPLORING MONET’S GARDEN. In this workshop, students will learn drawing and painting floral landscapes expressively using techniques employed by Claude Monet. Tonja will share photo references shot during her recent time spent at Monet’s garden at Giverny. This workshop would be appropriate for pastel, water-media, acrylic and oil painters. Learn to layer paint to create luminosity and the illusion of light in your floral and landscapes by exploring the garden that inspired a master.Green Valley, AZ March 17 &18, 2020
ABSTRACTION TO REALISM: OIL & COLD WAX. Have you considered combining oil paint and cold wax? The addition of cold wax medium into oil paints not only allows you to create beautiful texture while speeding up the dry time of oils, but is a great solution for oil painters who enjoy working realistically while allowing expressive and abstracted elements to be incorporated into the painting. You need not be an experienced oil painter, but a basic understanding of working in oils is important.Merging Watercolor & Pastel Online
Merging Watercolor & Pastel Online ; Dramatic and versatile, chalk pastels can be one of the most beautiful of media.When combined with watercolor it will transform your work.
You will find this class a useful bridge to connect these popular mediums.
I will help you remove any inhibitions you may have in regard to mixing media, giving you practical insight into both watercolor and pastel. Perfect for beginner and advanced students alike. Full course & semester options available.
TRIOS: Acrylic- Online Class
TRIOS: Simple Mix is for you, if you enjoy the act of drawing and would like to know how to add acrylic paint without losing your beautiful, expressive drawing marks.TRIOS: Simple Mix is designed for those who would like to get more comfortable with using acrylics while mixing media. We start simple, learning the basics of acrylic application specifically when used in combination with water-soluble pencils and blocks, while working on paper.
Teaching Schedule:
AUG 1, 2, 3, 4 Port Wing Plein Air 2019
SEPTEMBER (DO)ARTworx WI Studio. 2019
Grand Marais Art Colony, Minnesota
OCT 25 Artist demo hosted by Northwoods Fiber Guild
OCT 26 & 27, Compelling Design: Creating 2019 Composition that Captivates
Oulu, Wisconsin
Kids Drawing /Painting/Sculpture Classes in Studio
OCT KIDS Only (DO)ARTworx WI Studio. 2019
NOV KIDS Only (DO)ARTworx WI Studio. 2019
DEC. KIDS Only (DO)ARTworx WI Studio. 2019
JAN KIDS Only (DO)ARTworx WI Studio. 2020
Green Valley, Arizona
MARCH Community Preforming Art Center, 2020
MAR 15 & 16 EXPLORING MONET’S GARDEN
MAR 17 & 18, ABSTRACTION TO REALISM; MERGING OIL AND COLD WAX 2020
Spain & Morocco Tour
APR 25 - MAY 9 Benajarafe, Spain. & Morocco 2020
Limited space, sign up soon to join this tour!
JULY Adult Class TBA (DO)ARTworx WI Studio. 2020
AUG Adult Class TBA (DO)ARTworx WI Studio. 2020
SEPT Adult Class TBA (DO)ARTworx WI Studio. 2020
OCT Adult Class TBA (DO)ARTworx WI Studio. 2020
France &/or Italy Tour
MAY Cinque Terre 2021
MAY TBA. Giverny, Paris France Monet's Garden 2021