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Come join us for this fun in-person art retreat!
PAINTING ON SILK: AN IN-PERSON ART WORKSHOP RETREAT
LAURIE KATHLEEN CLARK
Saturday, July 26
10am - 4:30pm (Pacific Time)
$150
Come experience the sensuous experience of painting on silk. Learn different techniques for applying dyes and paints to silk. In beautiful North Bend, Washington.
All supplies and lunch are included.
Come outside and experience the sensuous experience of painting on silk. In this day long retreat you will learn different techniques for applying dyes and paints to silk. This full day workshop onsite at Elkhorn Meadows, my private residence in North Bend, Washington on acreage in the forest, is in a setting that invites creativity and playful artmaking.
Hurry, Class size limited to 15. Further details about the location will be provided upon registration.
MORNING SESSION: INTRODUCTION TO SILK PAINTING
In the morning session you will learn the basics of silk painting including transferring a design to the silk, applying gutta (a resist) and applying color in a number of ways. We will work together on a "community" project on a large frame. A portion of the class will be devoted to making your own large-scale frame at home. Handouts will describe the frame making process as well as how to "set" the dyes and paints when completed. All the materials and tools you need are provided in this workshop. This allows you to experiment and learn without having to purchase the supplies until you are ready to commit to silk painting in the future. The finished project that we create together in the morning session will be raffled at the end of the day for one lucky student to take home.
LUNCH BREAK
After a light lunch served outside under the canopy of a vintage trailer, you will have free time to wander the grounds seeking inspiration for your very own silk painting in the afternoon.
AFTERNOON SESSION: PAINTING A SILK MANDALA In the afternoon session, you will design and paint your choice of a silk circle mounted on a wire frame or small prayer flag. Designs will be provided if you would rather not try to design your own piece and concentrate on the painting. Since this is a new experience for most students, it is important you feel comfortable with the project at hand. You will apply the techniques you have learned in the morning session on a small scale creating a beautiful piece to take home. If time allows you may be able to complete more than one of these smaller scale projects. The techniques you learn in this workshop and the handouts you will receive will set you up for success in your own projects in the future. The process of painting on silk takes time and patience. Steps cannot be rushed. The demonstrations and hands on practice you receive during the workshop will be wonderful building blocks and combined with the printed handouts and you’re your afternoon projects, you will able to create larger projects on your own later.
For more information and to register, click here.
Art classes
We offer online art classes for adults and teens in a wide range of media, skill levels, and schedules. Some classes are just for a few hours and others meet several days in a row, or meet weekly for a few weeks or months. We have something for everyone!
For information about our art classes, click here.
Sketchbook Field Trips
We offer a sketchbook field trip in the Seattle area every month. Led my Cloud 9 instructors, these field trips are an opportunity to get together with other sketchers and capture the world around us. Field trip leaders sketch side by side with particpants. Participants are welcome to wander off and find their own favorite spot to sketch. For the last 15 minutes of our field trip, we gather around and have a show and tell. These shares are not meant to be art competitions, but points of interaction and inspiration.
If you are new to sketching or are just curious about supplies, here is a video about our favorite sketching supplies.
For information about our sketchbook field trips, click here.
on-demand Videos
Instead of students having to participate in classes at a specific time, on-demand videos allow students to go through the course content when it is convenient for them, at their own speed. These are classes where students learn on their own schedule.
On-Demand video classes are made up of video demonstrations, PDFs and / or presentations, depending on the class and the instructor. Class content is provided by the teacher to students upon registration.
For information about our on-demand classes, click here.
Travel art Adventures
We have taken students to London, Paris, Venice and more!
Cloud 9 has partnered with World Tours Studio to offer tours, big and small, around the world. World Tours Studio was founded by a group of passionate travelers inspired to create peak experiences for others. Their experienced team of professionals have organized hundreds of travel programs for adventurous individuals, universities, international companies and groups of family & friends.
Whether you want to sign up for one of Cloud 9's scheduled tours or want us to create a trip tailored to your specific interests, group or family, Cloud 9 and World Tours Studio will be there for you every step of the way. We have created sketchbook tours, writing tours, fine dining and wining tours, and more.
Let us show you the world.
Come be inspired!
Not sure where to start at Cloud 9?
Cloud 9 offers art classes and travel art adventures for adults and teens.
To find the perfect class to get creative and spark joy, consider:
Your interests (drawing with pencil, pen & ink, watercolors, keeping a sketchbook, pastels, paper crafts, etc.)
Your skill level (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
Your schedule (weekdays, weekends, evenings)
Then check out our classes listed on the Art Classes page and on the On-Demand page.
Or hop over to Our Instructors Page
to see which teachers offer the classes at the skill levels you are looking for.
We are always adding new classes so check back often.
In addition to our Cloud 9 Art School Facebook page, where we announce new classes and Cloud 9 news, we also have the Cloud 9 Art Lounge Facebook group where students and instructors can share artwork, ask questions, explore answers, share info about favorite art topics and just hang out as a community of artists.
Come learn, explore, have fun and be inspired!
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Testimonials
“When I returned home yesterday, I told my husband that your class was the best one I have ever taken. I am very excited. It actually gave me goosebumps!”
“I’m so glad I took your drawing class. Looking back at my past work, the current work I’m creating is more accurate and my visual ability has improved. I’ve been drawing more and now tackling painting again. Thank you!”
“Both my wife and I have been taking sketching and painting classes from Charlene. I have to say that the quality of art education that I am receiving from Charlene is staggering. I have spent 3 years of my life learning art for an MFA degree at Academy of Art University San Francisco, and I must say that the education I am receiving at Cloud 9 is way superior to those years of my art education from a university. I highly recommend Charlene and her art school, Cloud 9, to anyone who wishes to get a strong foundation to their artistic skills and push themselves further to rediscover the joy of creativity and eliminate all fears while following their passion.”
Want to give the gift of art classes?
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Check out the list of our current art classes on the Art Classes page or on the On-Demand Classes page. Then just contact the instructor listed for that class and they will set you up. For contact info for our instructors, please visit Our Instructors Page.
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