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Artist Ateliers
Carla Forrest Fine Art Studio & Gallery
404 C-5 San Felipe NW, Old Town Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104
Contact: Carla Forrest, artist@carlaforrest.com, 505-410-2444
The artist ateliers for adults take a collaborative approach in discovering and experimenting with creative principles and techniques as well as business practices and marketing approaches. Attendees are responsible for bringing their own artist materials, note taking supplies, and refreshments. The monthly sessions are held on the third Thursday of the month from 2 to 4 pm and are limited to four attendees. Advance registration of $49 per session is required. Aatelier details and suggested supplies will be sent after registration.
September 15 ~ How Do I Know It’s Done?
Have you asked yourself lately, “What am I going to do with all these unfinished paintings?” Are they just piling up in your studio and collecting dust? Do you want to turn them into masterpieces? Learn the magic approach to unlock the potential of your mastery and turn that unfinished work in to a treasure. During this atelier, you will bring in a few unfinished paintings and learn the approach for finishing them with confidence.
Registration $49: https://tinyurl.com/ABQatelier
I am most appreciative of being introduced to a step by step process for oil painting and for evaluating the "finished quality" of my work. Thank you for giving me two concrete challenges to my methodology that I can implement for improving myself! ~JB, former student
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FALL SCHEDULE
October 20 ~The Business of Art Basics
Dialogue on pricing, inventory, selling, shows, commissions, and marketing. Registration starts September 16.
November 17 ~ Solvent-Free Oil Painting
Dialogue on water-mixable oil painting materials, mediums, tools, and application techniques. Registration starts October 21.
December 15 ~ Vanishing and Framing
Demonstration and dialogue and on types of vanishes, frames, and process for finishing and framing oil paintings done on panels. Registration starts November 18.