Founded 1943

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Workshop Brief

Step into springtime. Birding season is just around the corner!

Over the course of these three sessions you will learn how to sketch, and create birds using a variety of art mediums.

Students will work in pastel, colored pencil, and acrylic.

Outline:

Laurel will begin each class with a 30 minute demonstration in all three mediums over the three sessions. You can create in the medium of your choice at each class or try something new! You will work on your own piece and Laurel will assist each student where needed. All level of artists are welcome to come. Bring your favorite bird photos or choose one from our collection.

The first class will be a demo in acrylic, all acrylic supplies will be provided. A short supply list will be given at the first class for the colored pencil and pastel sessions.

Contact the club if you have any questions or issues with registration.

Meet Laurel

Laurel has been an award-winning, professional artist for over 30 years with works in private, residential and corporate  collections, locally, across the country, and beyond.

She will help you improve your skills and work toward achieving your goals in painting, or drawing.

Come have fun and create your own masterpiece! Classes are small, so you will receive lots of assistance, if you like. Work at your own pace and enjoy the process. She is looking forward to helping you find your painting "voice."

Laurel has taught for many years at the Toledo Museum of Art and at For the Love of Art.

Some Career Highlights: Laurel has received many awards and exhibitions including, Best of Show in the Toledo Area Art Exhibition, and a purchase award. 

Solo Exhibition at the Governor's Mansion by invitation from the Ohio Arts Commission.

Honorable Mention in the Artist Magazine Competition for Landscape.

Third Place in Atlanta Portrait Society Exhibition at a Museum in Athens, GA.