Classes & workshops for adults
We offer the following art classes & workshops for adults and we are always adding more. Check back often to see new offerings.
For a downloadable and printable copy of our current catalog of classes, click here.
CLASSES: Students sign up month to month for ongoing classes. Classes run September through June although students can start up at any time. We know life gets busy. You are free to stop taking the ongoing classes and start up again as your schedule allows.
WORKSHOPS: Workshops are different from ongoing classes in that the workshops are for a limited time. Some workshops are just for a day, and some meet weekly for a few weeks or months. Workshops are taught by Cloud 9 instructors and by visiting instructors.
WATERCOLORS: PAINTING ANIMALS FOR BEGINNERS
LYNNEA MATTSON
Saturdays June 23 - July 21
10:00am - 12:30pm
$100.00
Introduction to using watercolor to paint animals. We will explore the way to make fur, eyes, noses, and feet appear real. We will learn how to mix, layer, and glaze our colors to bring the animal to life. Projects will be presented weekly to help increase your ability to see and paint the animal. This will be a 5-week program.
For more information and to register please email Lynnea at lynneadanceswithwater@gmail.com
Open Studio
charlene collins freeman
Tuesdays 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Ongoing
$20/week
During these afternoon sessions Charlene provides watercolor, drawing and sketchbook demonstrations and in-class assignments to encourage and instruct students on how to explore materials, techniques, various subjects and develop a creative habit. Students may choose to bring in their own art projects to work on instead with Charlene providing guidance and mentorship. Studio time is a place to explore, paint, learn!
For more information and to register please visit www.charlenecollinsfreeman.com/workshops/
Classical Drawing
charlene collins freeman
Mondays 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ongoing, register month to month
(September - June)
$125/month
This class will build a solid foundation of skills to strengthen your ability to draw using classical drawing methods and resource materials. This course is based on the famous drawing course by Charles Brague. Students start off copying drawings by Charles Brague using classical drawing techniques, then draw from plaster casts and finally draw from live models. Among the artists who studied drawing based on Bargue's work are Pablo Picasso and Vincent van Gogh. So you will be in good company!
Students will be guided step-by-step through drawings each week. A supply list will be provided upon registration.
For more information and to register please visit www.charlenecollinsfreeman.com/workshops/
Create an Ink & Watercolor Travel Journal
Anya Toomre
Wednesdays 10:00-12:30
September 5 – October 10
$175
If you’ve ever traveled and spent your time away experiencing and exploring, chances are you took pictures to capture memories of your trip. Travel journaling takes it one step further and allows you to choose significant moments of the trip to draw and annotate and create a personal visual memory for you and others to enjoy. The process of creating is a big plus too!
Maybe you brought a sketchbook with you on your trip and got some sketches done, or not. A travel journal can be worked on before, during, and after any trip. A page or two can be enough to mark the event, or a whole sketchbook can be devoted to the topic.
This 6-week workshop will take you through some of the ways to start your travel journaling and record those memories. You should have photos from a trip you’ve taken that you’d like to work from to add to your travel journal. This workshop will allow you to learn about ink and watercolor and drawing techniques, materials, ideas and strategies to travel journaling and will give plenty of time to work on your journal.
All skill levels welcome.
For more information & to register please visit www.anyatoomre.com/workshops
Watercolors: from ideas to finished paintings
Charlene Collins Freeman
Tuesdays September 25 - December 11
9:30am - 12:30pm
(12 weeks workshop)
$295
Explore the magic of watercolor painting while learning to see like an artist and developing your ideas into finished paintings!
I will provide step by step instruction for our first paintings, exploring composition, drawing, and color choices. We will discover the value of light and shadow to add drama to our paintings and learn how to push our art to the next level!
Then students will be encouraged to bring in their own photographs or sketches to create their own unique paintings with my guidance. Ideas for paintings can follow a theme or students can create paintings that are completely different from one another in both subject and style. By the end of this 12 week workshop, students will have a number of finished paintings and the confidence to paint what they please, from idea to finished piece!
For more information and to register please visit www.charlenecollinsfreeman.com/workshops/
Open Studio
Tara Larsen Chang
Fridays 10:00am - 12:30pm
Ongoing (starts September 28)
$20/week
Bring whatever art projects you are working on, as well as your questions, and receive personal attention and feedback to help you move forward. Tara will also provide demonstrations on various media ranging from watercolor, colored pencil, mixed media, collage, graphite, and even a touch of digital. A consistent art practice is one of the most effective ways to up your skill, and your enjoyment levels!
For more information and to register please visit TaraLarsenChang.com or email tlchang@taralarsenchang.com
Playing with Your Food in a Sketchbook
Anya Toomre
Mondays 6:00-8:30pm
Oct 22 – Nov 26, 2018
$175
We all know that we need food to live, and for creative types, we also need to make. My sketchbook workshop will combine these two needs and give permission to play with our food in the process. Making art and being creative is fun and it doesn’t hurt being able to taste the samples either!
This 6-week workshop invites you to explore some of the different ways to record and draw food in sketchbooks with ink and watercolor. Techniques and design elements will be addressed and discussed, but this is more of a time to enjoy the process of recording what interests you about food. Some of the topics to be covered will include fresh produce, markets, cafes and bakeries, packaging, illustrating recipes, drawing your drinks, documenting a meal, and journaling memories.
All skill levels welcome.
For more information & to register please visit www.anyatoomre.com/workshops
Playing with Your Food in a Sketchbook
Anya Toomre
Wednesdays 10:00-12:30
Oct 24 – Nov 28, 2018
$175
We all know that we need food to live, and for creative types, we also need to make. My sketchbook workshop will combine these two needs and give permission to play with our food in the process. Making art and being creative is fun and it doesn’t hurt being able to taste the samples either!
This 6-week workshop invites you to explore some of the different ways to record and draw food in sketchbooks with ink and watercolor. Techniques and design elements will be addressed and discussed, but this is more of a time to enjoy the process of recording what interests you about food. Some of the topics to be covered will include fresh produce, markets, cafes and bakeries, packaging, illustrating recipes, drawing your drinks, documenting a meal, and journaling memories.
All skill levels welcome.
For more information & to register please visit www.anyatoomre.com/workshops
Painting Birds in Watercolor
Charlene Collins Freeman
Wednesdays 9:30am - 12:30pm
December 5 - February 13
(no class on December 26 and January 2)
$250
Learn about birds and how to paint them with convincing form and color. We will work from reference photos and explore the basics of bird anatomy, proportions and features.
We will learn how to use the qualities of watercolors to create beautiful paintings. We will look at how to figure out which details to focus on and paint realistically and which features can be represented more loosely.
For more information and to register please visit www.charlenecollinsfreeman.com/workshops/
iPad Drawing and Painting with Apple Pencil and ProCreate app
Gabi Campanario
Saturday April 28
9:30am to 4:30pm
$175
This one-day workshop offers a comprehensive overview of ProCreate, the drawing app of choice for many illustrators, designers and artists. Through specific indoor and outdoor exercises, attendees will start creating digital artworks right away and will learn how to archive them and share them instantly on social media. Attendees will learn to use layers, import and manipulate reference images, select sketching and painting tools and apply color to create the desired type of artwork. Artists, architects, illustrators and professionals in the fields of visual communication and design will particularly benefit from the class, but all drawing enthusiasts eager to learn are welcome to register. The workshop is taught by Gabi Campanario, a staff artist at The Seattle Times and founder of Urban Sketchers.
Important information: An iPad that supports Apple Pencil is required to attend (that can be the iPad Proor the new iPad 9.7). Please have ProcreateApp installed on your device before the workshop. The app is available on iTunes.
To register please visit www.charlenecollinsfreeman.com/workshops/
Summer Journaling for adults & Teens
Tara Larsen Chang
Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm
July 7
$125
Spend a day exploring beautiful, mixed media record keeping of whatever is important to you this season: gardening, traveling, cooking, crafting, etc. Develop a structure, explore techniques and make your own pictorial documentation of what you are most passionate about this summer. See samples and demonstrations, and spend lots of hands on time playing with different approaches and ideas in a relaxed, exploratory atmosphere.
All experience levels welcome.
For more information and to register please visit TaraLarsenChang.com or email tlchang@taralarsenchang.com
WATERCOLORS: PAINTING ANIMALS FOR INTERMEDIATE
LYNNEA MATTSON
Saturdays July 28 - August 25
10:00am - 12:30pm
$100.00
Building onto the skills you learned in the beginning class, projects will be presented to teach and challenge your new learned abilities. Students will be encouraged to bring in photos of the animals they would like to paint. The instructor will help with composition and development of that animal. This is a 5-week program.
For more information and to register please email Lynnea at lynneadanceswithwater@gmail.com
Watercolor Skies
Ré St. Peter
Saturday August 18
10:00am - 2:00pm
$85
Skies can be a soft wash of color that supports a landscape or be the bold, colorful star of the show. As we explore techniques for painting skies, we'll also create a swatch journal of color blends and mixes that we can refer to for future paintings.
To register, please email renees@paintedhillstudio.com or visit http://www.paintedhillstudio.com/classes/
Beginning watercolors for Adults & Teens
lynnea mattson
Saturdays 10:00am - 12:30pm
Ongoing
$20/class
Introduction to watercolor with instructions and projects that will aid in understanding watercolor. This is a 5-week program. The first week will be introduction to the materials and supplies needed for successful watercolor painting. Every week new information and projects will be presented to the students to increase knowledge of the medium and build confidence.
Intermediate instruction will build on the basic understanding of watercolor, present new projects, and evaluate the student’s knowledge to help with areas for improvement. The instructor will help and advise on projects provided by the students as well as instructor provided projects.
This format will be offered March through June and will resume in the first week of October.
For more information and to register please email Lynnea at lynneadanceswithwater@gmail.com
Watercolor Refresh 6 Week Series
Ré St. Peter
1st & 3rd Thursdays
Sept 6 - Nov 15
6:00pm - 8:30pm
$120
This series is all about building confidence in your watercolor skills! Designed for artists that haven't painted in a while, or feel like there are gaps in their knowledge of watercolor technique. We'll start with water, and each week will focus on a single material or concept: paper, brushes, pigments, washes, edge work, etc.
To register, please email renees@paintedhillstudio.com or visit http://www.paintedhillstudio.com/classes/
Create an Ink & Watercolor Travel Journal
Anya Toomre
Mondays 6:00-8:30pm
September 10 – October 15
$175
If you’ve ever traveled and spent your time away experiencing and exploring, chances are you took pictures to capture memories of your trip. Travel journaling takes it one step further and allows you to choose significant moments of the trip to draw and annotate and create a personal visual memory for you and others to enjoy. The process of creating is a big plus too!
Maybe you brought a sketchbook with you on your trip and got some sketches done, or not. A travel journal can be worked on before, during, and after any trip. A page or two can be enough to mark the event, or a whole sketchbook can be devoted to the topic.
This 6-week workshop will take you through some of the ways to start your travel journaling and record those memories. You should have photos from a trip you’ve taken that you’d like to work from to add to your travel journal. This workshop will allow you to learn about ink and watercolor and drawing techniques, materials, ideas and strategies to travel journaling and will give plenty of time to work on your journal.
All skill levels welcome.
For more information & to register please visit www.anyatoomre.com/workshops
Mixed Media Story-Telling
Tara Larsen Chang
Fridays 1:00m - 3:30pm
Sept 28 - Nov 2
$180
Ready to move beyond your literal reference to create the more fantastical images in your head? Over the next 6 weeks we will discuss and work through how to generate ideas, how to refine them into strong compositions, create value and color comprehensive studies, and ways we can pull that all together, using whatever mediums or combination of media best express our unique vision.
For more information and to register please visit TaraLarsenChang.com or email tlchang@taralarsenchang.com
Words+Images=The Art of Collage Writing
Dianne Aprile
Tuesdays 7-9 pm
October 2 - October 30
$150
Collage is an organic, intuitive way to write. In this workshop, we’ll combine in-class writing prompts and exercises with simple cut-and-paste collage methods to create chapbooks of prose and/or poetry to take home. By juxtaposing short passages of unrelated dialogue, narrative, memory, experience, and dreams, new meanings and connections are born. Collage writing is popular today in all genres, including poetry, fiction and memoir. We’ll read excerpts (from handouts) by contemporary writers who excel at this technique. Bring pens, paper, scissors, glue stick and a couple of magazines to the first class. For writers of all levels.
Space is limited to 10 attendees, register early to secure your spot!
For more information and to register please visit www.charlenecollinsfreeman.com/workshops/
Autumn Leaves for Adults & Teens
Tara Larsen Chang
Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm
October 6
$125
Exploring space and textures in watercolor. Come for a day of creating beautiful abstract textures and backgrounds that can then be transformed into autumn-themed subjects through positive and negative painting. We’ll also explore color dominance, contrast and edge treatments. These techniques work equally well for those who like to experiment playfully and those who prefer a more detailed approach to their paintings.
Appropriate for all levels except complete beginners.
For more information and to register please visit TaraLarsenChang.com or email tlchang@taralarsenchang.com
Understanding Colors for the Watercolorist
10 Week Workshop
Charlene Collins Freeman
Tuesdays 9:30am - 12:30pm
January 8 - March 12, 2019
$275
Designed to help watercolor artists understand both color theory and paint properties, we will explore the properties of watercolor pigments (transparent, opaque, staining, fugitive, granulating, on my!) and we will look at different ways of mixing color (on the palette, on the paper, wet-into-wet, glazing). We will experiment with color temperature, value, and intensity of pigments. We will learn about the advantages of painting with a limited palette and we will make a lot of color charts in the process.
We will play with formulas that work well for specific subjects (skies, skin, shadows). We will explore how to match colors and study classic compatible palettes (colors that work well together in a painting). We will look at the emotions of colors and explore the use of color through art history.
For more information and to register please visit www.charlenecollinsfreeman.com/workshops/
Finding an Approach
Ré St. Peter
Saturday July 21
10:00am - 2:00pm
$85
When working from reference photos, it's easy to simply copy what we see. In this class, we'll define the "why" of what draws us to paint a scene or subject. From there, we'll explore ways to turn our reference into a compelling painting that tells the viewer a story.
Suitable for artists of any medium.
To register, please email renees@paintedhillstudio.com or visit http://www.paintedhillstudio.com/classes/
Peach, Pencil, Paint for Adults & Teens
Tara Larsen Chang
Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm
August 11
$125
Capture a moment of summer by creating a seasonal fruity piece that combines watercolor and colored pencil.
Boost your base colors with a watercolor underlayer, and then we will go to town with details, texture and enriched colors using colored pencil techniques on top of our watercolor, creating a vibrant mixed-media painting. We will talk about possibilities for backgrounds, how to utilize value and cover a teeny bit of color theory.
Appropriate for all levels except complete beginners.
For more information and to register please visit TaraLarsenChang.com or email tlchang@taralarsenchang.com
Intermediate watercolors for Adults & Teens
lynnea mattson
Saturdays 1:o0pm - 3:30pm
Ongoing
$20/class
For the watercolor students who wants to take their watercolors to the next level with instructions and projects that will aid in understanding watercolor. Every week new information and projects will be presented to the students to increase knowledge of the medium and build confidence.
Intermediate instruction will build on the basic understanding of watercolor, present new projects, and evaluate the student’s knowledge to help with areas for improvement. The instructor will help and advise on projects provided by the students as well as instructor provided projects.
This format will be offered March through June and will resume in the first week of October.
For more information and to register please email Lynnea at lynneadanceswithwater@gmail.com.
Open Studio
lynnea mattson
Wednesdays 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Ongoing
$20/week
This is a student driven class. Students are encouraged to suggest techniques, processes, subject matter, styles, mediums, or any other aspects of watercolor painting. Projects can be presented once a month if wanted. Completion of existing projects with advice and help by the instructor. This open studio class is offered year round with prescheduled time off for the instructor.
For more information and to register please email Lynnea at lynneadanceswithwater@gmail.com
OPEN TABLE
Dianne Aprile
Fridays 10:00 - 12:30
Starting Friday September 7
Ongoing
$20/week (must purchase a punch card of 5 sessions)
These weekly group sessions allow writing students to drop in to work on their current projects in a group-- with Dianne available to offer on-site suggestions and revision tips. At each session, handouts, reading lists and in-class exercises will be provided to nurture best writing practices. Share your work, and listen to others share theirs. For writers at any level.
To register please visit www.charlenecollinsfreeman.com/workshops/
Urban Sketching Bothell
Gabi Campanario
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
September 21, 22, & 23
$395
Join the original urban sketcher, Seattle-area artist and journalist Gabi Campanario, for a weekend of learning and exploration around the revitalized downtown of Bothell, Washington.
“Urban Sketching Bothell” consists of a combination of indoor demonstrations at Cloud9 and practical field sketching sessions at nearby scenic locales such as Bothell Landing, the historic Anderson School McMenamins Hotel and Bothell Country Village.
Lessons taught by Campanario will emphasize creating accurate depictions of urban spaces and human activity and infusing the artwork with a unique personal style. Topics will include choosing and framing subjects, identifying shapes, measuring dimensions and angles and other key steps to make lively sketches that capture a moment and a sense of place.
The workshop is designed for people who have some drawing experience but are not used to drawing from life -or on the fly- directly from observation. This intensive, weekend-long experience is ideal for drawing enthusiasts interested in documenting the world around them and professionals in the fields of design, illustration or architecture who want to refresh or expand their visual skills.Space is limited to 12 attendees, register early to secure your spot!
For detailed information and to register please visit www.charlenecollinsfreeman.com/workshops/
Getting Personal: Learning to Write from Life
Dianne Aprile
Thursdays 10-12:30
October 4 - November 2
$150
Is there a chapter of your life you want to share with others – in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, children’s books, etc.? In this class, we will discuss and experiment with techniques for turning memories and experience into compelling narratives. And we’ll share our work to get feedback. For writers at any level.
Space is limited to 12 attendees, register early to secure your spot!
For more information and to register please visit www.charlenecollinsfreeman.com/workshops/
Charlene Collins Freeman
The Business Side of Being an Artist
Wednesdays October 17 - December 12
(no class on November 21)
6:15pm - 8:15pm
$225
Designed to help artists answer questions about how to turn their passion into a career.
How do I know if my art is good enough to show?
Should I enter shows?
How do I pursue my passion for art beyond a hobby?
Do I need to get my work on the Internet?
What goes into an artist's website?
How do I create an online presence?
How long does it take to become a professional artist?
Do I need to register a business name?
Do I need insurance?
How do I grow my business?
It's a myth that artists can set up a studio and just stay there creating great work until they get discovered.
This workshop sheds light on the the business side of being an artist and builds the skills to take your artwork to the next level.
For more information and to register please visit www.charlenecollinsfreeman.com/workshops/
Ink, Watercolor & Color Pencil Workshop
Eileen Sorg
Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 4:30pm
October 13 & 14, 2018
$250
Eileen Sorg is offering a pen and ink, watercolor, and colored pencil workshop at Cloud 9! If you are not familiar with Eileen's fantastic work, take a minute to check out her website at: http://www.twodogstudio.com.
Her style is very realistic but her process of drawing first, then inking, then watercolors, then color pencils is a very forgiving process. I was amazed at how quickly pieces start to look really good. And it’s fun!
Her work looks incredibly detailed and difficult but her step by step, mixed media approach allows for an easy to follow quick build up of color and value while still leaving room for the beautiful detail and control of colored pencil. Eileen walks us through it in manageable and fun steps. You will learn watercolor and colored pencil application tips, and how to extract the best qualities of each medium in this fun and informative workshop.
For more information and to register please visit
www.charlenecollinsfreeman.com/workshops/
The Artist's Way Workshop
Wednesdays 6:15pm - 8:15pm
January 9 - March 27, 2019
$250
This Artist's Way workshop is based onThe Artist's Wayby Julia Cameron which takes students through a 12 week course to explore their inner creativity, or, in Julia Cameron’s own words “to teach people to process and transform life through acts of creativity.”
The material covered explores ways to tap into our creativity as well as ways to nurture ourselves. The tools of the program are practical and inspiring.
Even if you don't see yourself as an artist, the workshop will help you get in touch with your creativity, your passions, and your dreams for your life. The 12 week workshop follows the 12 chapters of Julia Cameron’s book, The Artist’s Way.
For more information and to register please visit www.charlenecollinsfreeman.com/workshops/
Painting Fruit & Vegetables in Watercolor
charlene collins freeman
Tuesdays 9:30am - 12:30pm
March 26 - May 28, 2019
Learn how to paint realistic fruit and vegetables in watercolor with step-by-step demos. We will cover basic techniques and use of color, glazing and dry brush techniques. We will look at drawing, composition, and lighting.
You will get a creative workout, but in a relaxed, supportive setting, where experimentation and play are encouraged while techniques and observation are emphasized.
For more information and to register please visit www.charlenecollinsfreeman.com/workshops/
