YAY! IN PERSON WORKSHOPS ARE BACK!!!!!

Please scroll down this listing for fuller descriptions of workshop and classes OR click on the menu on the right to go to specific classes and workshops to register.

 WEEKLY CLASSES

ONLINE: WONDR0US WATERCOLOR
Private Mentoring, by arrangement
Contact mira: mira@mirawhitefineart.com
Tuition: $350 ( 6 sessions)

MIRA’S MIXED MEDIA MASH UP
Summer: June 27-August 29( no class July 4 & July 18)
Fall:September 19-November 7
Mondays 10 am-1 pm
Studio 55, 55 Howe Road, Martinez
Register:https:// http://www.studio55martinez.com
Tuition: $325

MIX THOSE MEDIA!
May 17-June 28
July 12-Aug.30
Sept.13-Nov.15
Jan.10-Feb.28, 2023
Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 pm
Studio One Art Center
365 45th St. Oakland, CA 94610
Register:https://www.studiooneartcenter.net/ 510 597-5027
Tuition:Res. $244 Non Res $288

THE WAY OF WATERCOLOR( For Beginners)
May 18- June 29
July 13-Aug.31
Sept.14-Nov.16
Jan.11-Feb.22, 2023
Wednesdays 6:30-9:30 pm
Studio One Art Center
365 45th St. Oakland, CA, 94610
Register:https://www.studiooneartcenter.net/ 510 597-5027
Tuition: Res.$244 Non Res $288

BREAKING BOUNDARIES WITH WATERCOLOR ( for continuing watercolorists only)
Sept. 15-Nov.17
Jan.12-Feb.23, 2023
Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 pm
Studio One Art Center
365 45th St. Oakland, CA 94610
Register:https:www.studiooneartcenter.net/ 510 597-5027

LIFE DRAWING(live models)
Sept.17-Oct.29
Jan.14-Feb.25, 2023
Saturdays 10 am-1 pm
Studio One Art Center
365 45th St. Oakland, CA 94610
Register:https:www.studiooneartcenter.net/ 510 597-5027

ONLINE WORKSHOPS

STUNNING ABSTRACTS WITH SOFT PASTELS & MIXED MEDIA– It is happening!
Online: May 14-15
Sat- Sun 10 am-12 noon 1 pm-3 pm
Mendocino art center, run on ZOOM
Tuition: $ 260
Pre-register: https://www.mendocinoartcenter.org

IN PERSON WORKSHOPS

WATERCOLOR INTENSIVE: WORKING LARGE–It is happening!
June 10-12
Saturday-Monday 10 am-4 pm
Mendocino Art Center, 45200 Little Lake St.
Mendocino, CA 94560
Pre-register:https://www.mendocinoartcenter.org
Tuition: MAC Members $405 Non Members $450

WONDROUS WAX:WORKING WITH HOT WAX AND MIXED MEDIA-Encaustic Intensive
October 7-9
Fri., Sat, Sun 10 am-4 pm
Studio 55, 55 Howe Road, Martinez, CA
Tuition: $450
Pre-register: https://www.studio55martinez.combers $450

STUNNING ABSTRACTS WITH SOFT PASTELS & MIXED MEDIA– It is happening!
July 16-18,
Sat-Mon. 9 am-4 pm
PacificNorthwest Art School
15 NW Birch St Coupeville, WA 98239
Office Hours: 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday
Phone: (360)-678-3396
Toll Free: (866)-678-3396
Email: info@pacificnorthwestartschool.org
Tuition :$675
Pre-register:https://pacificnorthwestartschool.org/product/white-mira-6247-stunning-abstracts-and-soft-pastels-july-16-18

EXPERIMENTAL, EXPRESSIVE DRAWING ( 4 sessions)
Nov. 26- Dec. 17
Saturdays  10 am-1 pm
Studio One Art Center
365 45th St. Oakland, CA 94610
Register:https:www.studiooneartcenter.net/ 510 597-5027

STUNNING SOFT PASTELS!– More info coming!
Upcoming workshop Spring 2023
Sharon Art Studio, Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA

To register for my private classes & workshops: 925 947-5773 / mira@mirawhitefineart.com
REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY FOR MY PRIVATE  CLASSES & WORKSHOPS: Cancellation will yield a refund only if cancellation occurs no later than 2 weeks before said workshop.

    Join me for  a wonderful opportunity to experiment with soft pastels in a variety of experimental ways: underpinnings with acrylics, watercolors or pastels diluted with rubbing alcohol .( No petroleum based solvents) We will be layering  with both dry and wet media. Lots of exuberant mark making on several surfaces! Open to continuing artists of all levels and media-  and adventurous beginners who want to explore the versatility of this vibrant medium!

Online: May 14-15 10 am-12 noon 1 pm-3 pm
Mendocino art center, run on ZOOM
Tuition: $ 260
Pre-register: https://www.mendocinoartcenter.org

In Person:Saturday-Monday, 9 am-4 pm,
Pacific Northwest Art School, Coupeville Washington, Whidbey Island                                                                                Tuition $675
Pre-Register: https://pacificnorthwestartschool.org Coupeville, Washington, Whidbey Island

MATERIALS LIST:YOU BRING:

Soft  Chalk Pastels: Your collection of soft chalk pastels, preferably:  Schmincke, Sennelier, or Great American ArtWorks  , ( the richer and softer pigment load make for a richer , more vibrant result) and 1 set of Rembrandts for foundation work.

 Papers: Surfaces

  2 sheets  full size Gesso Primed 140 lb or 300 lb watercolor paper ( both sides)
  2 12”x12” cradled panels, primed with 2 coats gesso (can be larger)
  10 sheets of hardware grade 320 grit wet/dry sand paper( 8″x10″ ( It is black) ( for  warm   up exercises)

Paints & other media: Your collection of acrylic paints / colored inks, collage  papers,colored pencil, oil pastels, graphite tools

 Brushes: An assortment of inexpensive hog bristle brushes that can withstand sanded pastel papers,acrylic paint, and painting with rubbing alcohol on a roughened surface.

Additional materials:

 Acrylic Gel Medium for gluing collage papers
 1 pint Liquitex Clear Gesso ( has pumice, for layered priming – only this brand)

 70 % isopropyl rubbing alcohol 1 pt.
 Trigger sprayer with variable spray ( 8 oz size)
 2 “ or wider Masking tape, Bull dog clips , Blending stumps/Q tips

 Surgical/protective gloves/ protective hand creme

 Utility knife

  Drawing board to fit size of paper, water containers
 Glassine paper for protecting work. and portfolio ( can be homemade & cardboard) for storing work
 Fixative for pastels( archival) :Use Spectrafix or my own fixative:

1part 70%isopropyl rubbing alcohol
1part fat free milk
(combine and spray in a Pre-Val Sprayer( any hardware / paint store has this)

INSTRUCTOR BRINGS:


Graphite powder and dry pigments,
Additional tools and mediums
Extra mark making tools

Mail Order Suppliers:  Dakota Pastels http://www.dakotapastels.com

June 10-12, 2022

     A wonderful opportunity to experiment with with watercolor in a variety of experimental ways on a large scale.Historically we associate watercolor with small scale works on paper. In this workshop, our efforts will be magnified, very physical and exciting. We will be working wet & dry. Open to continuing artists who love  the adventure of the way of watercolor, and those who want to explore and expand their personal vision and celebrate the versatility of this vibrant medium!

Friday-Sunday, 9:30am-4:30 pm
Mendocino Art Center, 
Pre-Register: https://www.mendocinoartcenter.org
Tuition: $450 ( MAC members receive discount)

MATERIALS LIST:

 Paints:

Tube watercolors: I primarily  use Daniel Smith, some Winsor Newton, Holbein and Graham
Suggested colors: Cadmium Yellow Hue, both medium & Deep, Quinacridone Gold,
                               Cadmum Orange Hue,Quinacridone Sienna, Quinacridone Coral,  Cadmium Scaret Hue, Pyrrol Red   
                               Quinacridone Rose, Quinacridone Magenta, Carbazole Violet
                                French Ultramarine Blue, Indanthrone Blue, Pthalo Blue
                                Pthalo Green Yellow Shade (PG 36), Perylene Green
                                Payne’s Grey, Lunar Black

( This is just my collection- feel free to eliminate or add your own choices)
                                                          

PAPERS:

A roll of 44″x10 yd D’Arches cold press or hot press watercolor paper,  The process for flattening the paper is a bit arduous, but well worth the effort. ( To be explained)
5 sheets 22″x30″ D’Arches Cold Press Watercolor Paper.

BRUSHES:
Your collection of both rounds and flats, making sure you have some really big round mop brushes 
7″ Hake goat hair brush (wide flats made by Mandalay: get at Jerry’s Artarama online

SUPPORT BOARDS:

Boards need to fit size of paper:1/2″ foam core about 30″x40″ because it is light.  If you prefer, plywood will work fine.
2 large  sheets  old plexiglass  30″x40″(the plexiglass can be thin sheets)

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS:

Covered Palette,
smaller plastic dishes for mixing and pouring
6 small travel size spray misters ( on Amazon or Bed Bath & Beyond)
Larger spray bottle for water
White metal mixing tray 2 “ or wider Masking tape, Bull dog clips , Blending stumps/Q tips
Portfolio ( can be homemade & cardboard) for storing work
Extra mark making tools: scrapers, silicone wedges
Roll of paper towels
Rags ( to use as brushes)

March 19-20, 2022

Archeology of Form

2 day workshop in person

$350.00

This 2 day workshop focuses on building an abstract visual structure through the application of multiple layers, working primarily with a combination of dry media ,acrylic paints & collage. Dry media includes  graphite, soft pastels,  transfers,.  We do morning exercises, have informal lecture and continual demonstration. The intention of this workshop is to enrich your current practice with a combination of spontaneous, innovative  paint processes and mark making. Ample time for  personal exploration and individual attention.  For continuing artists.

Saturday – Sunday 10 am-4pm
Studio 55, 55 Howe Road, Martinez, Ca
Tuition: $ 350
Pre-register: https://www.studio55martinez.com

 MATERIALS LIST:

Liquid Media:Your collection of acrylic paints
                        White & Black Gesso
                        Acrylic gloss medium
                       Matt or Gloss Acrylic Gel

Dry Media:    Soft Chalk  Pastels( should include  Sennelier or Schminke or
                         Great American Artworks)Pan Pastels can be included
                         Colored Pencils, Watercolor Pencils, Water-soluble Oil Pastels
                         Water Soluble Graphite ( Lyra brand from Amazon or Blick)
                          Dry pigments ( optional)

Surfaces:       2 sheets full size  Gessoed watercolor paper, 140 lb or 300 lb hot or cold press
                      10 pieces smaller sheets of Strathmore watercolor for exercises
                      2 same size size cradled wood panel at least 12″  for o focused diptych

 Mediums: Gel medium- mat or gloss &  Liquitex Clear Gesso( I use this as both a clear barrier and a tooth providing surface, as this gesso has pumice in it- great product)

Additional Tools:

Palette of some form- Cookie sheet or tray is great
Wax Paper or freezer paper
2 Spray bottles 1 for water and 1 for Alcohol
Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol 70%
Dense Foam smooth rollers – contractors pack- roller handles are separate
Your collection of brushes and scraping tools
Drawing board of some kind- 1/2″  foam core is great- and light
Collage papers ( totally optional and your choice)

Abstract Intentions with Hot Wax & Mixed Media

October 7-9, 2022

3 Day Intensive Encaustic Workshop

This vibrant workshop combines multiple media techniques with melted beeswax on a variety of surfaces, emphasizing unity of design, texture & color.  We work with a combination of both dry & wet media, including soft pastels, watercolor, oil paint/ sticks, charcoal, graphite & collage. No acrylic media. All imagery applicable. Use mediums of choice. Appropriate for continuing painters and collagists. Beginners in Encaustic are welcome.  Instructor supplies the wax medium, wax paint, heating tools, practice surfaces and 1 panel per student.

Fri.-Sun 10 am-4 pm                  
Studio 55, 55 Howe Road,Martinez. CA 94553
Tuition: $450 (additional $50 materials fee to instructor)
Register: https://www.studio55martinez.com/tel:925 937-6422
Advance Registration required (workshop limited to 7 ) (At this point with masks)

MATERIALS LIST

Due to the nature of this workshop, the Instructor is supplying many of the materials and requires a materials fee of $50  to  help defray the costs. Please pay at the workshop. CASH is preferred payment.  

 INSTRUCTOR  BRINGS :

 1 Cradled, primed Birch Panels 8″x8”  for each student
 3 8 ply museum mat board , small pieces for mounting  8”x8” for practice pieces
Paint Brushes
Encaustic Medium ( wax with damar resin)
Encaustic Paint ( the rainbow spectrum plus white)
Heat Guns, torches, heating surfaces ( electric griddles, fry pans)
Graphite Powder, Charcoal powder
Some scraping tools
Some Collage tools
Some Oil Pastels , soft pastels & Drawing Media, watercolor in spray bottles
Tubs for pouring Wax

MATERIALS YOU BRING :  

1.You will need 300 lb w/c paper or 4 or 8 ply museum board – 1 full sheet cut up in 6 “ squares for exercises You should  have about 15 6″x6″ pieces for samplers
2. Your collection of watercolor, drawing, oil  and collage materials including:Watercolor crayons, charcoal, oil pastels, water based graphite pencils, colored pencils, Oil paint sticks, graphite pencils. Wax loves Oil. No acrylic paint
3  Additonal Surfaces to work on:  Must be Absorbent and Inflexible2 Wood *or prepared Encaustic panels—8”x8” up to 14”* 1/2″  birch or finished plywood is great

ADDITIONAL:

           3 Bristle utility brushes ,  variety of sizes ½”, 1”, 2” – cheap are fine.
           Scissors, Tweezers,
           Collage materials: Papers, Threads, Xerox images, photos
          Masking Tape for stenciling—1/2 “ , 1”
          Rags/ Wear crummy clothes, bring an oven mitt
          The following mediums are entirely optional but extremely useful

           Oil Paint Sticks ( Sennelier or R&F are best)
           Oil Pastels
           Woody Stabilo pencils
            Soft Pastels  – both stick and/or Pan pastels                                        

June 27-August 29 ( no class July 4, July 18)
An In Person weekly class!

Monday mornings 10 am-1 pm
Studio 55, 55 Howe Road, Martinez, CA

This vibrant  class explores abstraction with multiple layers and multiple media techniques.  Oil, cold wax, pigment sticks and collage converse on a variety of surfaces, emphasizing unity of design, texture and color.  We  work with a combination of both dry & wet media, including soft pastels, watercolor, oil paint, pigment sticks, charcoal, graphite and collage.  Acrylic media can serve as a base underpainting.  All imagery applicable.  Appropriate for continuing painters, who work toward developing a strong personal vocabulary.The class will meet weekly from 10 am-1 pm for discussion, live demos, an opportunity to work in class and presentation of work. It is my hope that participants can  exchange ideas and form a lively exchange.

 This class will be limited to 10 participants,  fully vaccinated. Masks will still be required. Materials list will be supplied upon registration.

Payment for this class is $325.00 Payment is through PayPal to the following address:https://www.studio55martinez.com

To register for my private classes & workshops: 925 947-5773 / mira@mirawhitefineart.com
REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY FOR MY PRIVATE  CLASSES & WORKSHOPS: Cancellation will yield a refund only if cancellation occurs no later than 2 weeks before said workshop.

Questions: mira@mirawhitefineart.com

    Join me for  a wonderful opportunity to experiment with soft pastels in a variety of experimental ways: underpinnings with acrylics, watercolors or pastels diluted with rubbing alcohol .( No petroleum based solvents) We will be layering  with both dry and wet media. Lots of exuberant mark making on several surfaces! Open to continuing artists of all levels and media-  and adventurous beginners who want to explore the versatility of this vibrant medium!

Online: May 14-15 10 am-12 noon 1 pm-3 pm
Mendocino art center, run on ZOOM
Tuition: $ 260
Pre-register: https://www.mendocinoartcenter.org

In Person:Saturday-Monday, 9 am-4 pm,
Pacific Northwest Art School, Coupeville Washington, Whidbey Island                                                                                Tuition $675
Pre-Register: https://pacificnorthwestartschool.org Coupeville, Washington, Whidbey Island

MATERIALS LIST:YOU BRING:

Soft  Chalk Pastels: Your collection of soft chalk pastels, preferably:  Schmincke, Sennelier, or Great American ArtWorks  , ( the richer and softer pigment load make for a richer , more vibrant result) and 1 set of Rembrandts for foundation work.

 Papers: Surfaces

  2 sheets  full size Gesso Primed 140 lb or 300 lb watercolor paper ( both sides)
  2 12”x12” cradled panels, primed with 2 coats gesso (can be larger)
  10 sheets of hardware grade 320 grit wet/dry sand paper( 8″x10″ ( It is black) ( for  warm   up exercises)

Paints & other media: Your collection of acrylic paints / colored inks, collage  papers,colored pencil, oil pastels, graphite tools

 Brushes: An assortment of inexpensive hog bristle brushes that can withstand sanded pastel papers,acrylic paint, and painting with rubbing alcohol on a roughened surface.

Additional materials:

 Acrylic Gel Medium for gluing collage papers
 1 pint Liquitex Clear Gesso ( has pumice, for layered priming – only this brand)

 70 % isopropyl rubbing alcohol 1 pt.
 Trigger sprayer with variable spray ( 8 oz size)
 2 “ or wider Masking tape, Bull dog clips , Blending stumps/Q tips

 Surgical/protective gloves/ protective hand creme

 Utility knife

  Drawing board to fit size of paper, water containers
 Glassine paper for protecting work. and portfolio ( can be homemade & cardboard) for storing work
 Fixative for pastels( archival) :Use Spectrafix or my own fixative:

1part 70%isopropyl rubbing alcohol
1part fat free milk
(combine and spray in a Pre-Val Sprayer( any hardware / paint store has this)

INSTRUCTOR BRINGS:


Graphite powder and dry pigments,
Additional tools and mediums
Extra mark making tools

Mail Order Suppliers:  Dakota Pastels http://www.dakotapastels.com

June 10-12, 2022

     A wonderful opportunity to experiment with with watercolor in a variety of experimental ways on a large scale.Historically we associate watercolor with small scale works on paper. In this workshop, our efforts will be magnified, very physical and exciting. We will be working wet & dry. Open to continuing artists who love  the adventure of the way of watercolor, and those who want to explore and expand their personal vision and celebrate the versatility of this vibrant medium!

Friday-Sunday, 9:30am-4:30 pm
Mendocino Art Center, 
Pre-Register: https://www.mendocinoartcenter.org
Tuition: $450 ( MAC members receive discount)

MATERIALS LIST:

 Paints:

Tube watercolors: I primarily  use Daniel Smith, some Winsor Newton, Holbein and Graham
Suggested colors: Cadmium Yellow Hue, both medium & Deep, Quinacridone Gold,
                               Cadmum Orange Hue,Quinacridone Sienna, Quinacridone Coral,  Cadmium Scaret Hue, Pyrrol Red   
                               Quinacridone Rose, Quinacridone Magenta, Carbazole Violet
                                French Ultramarine Blue, Indanthrone Blue, Pthalo Blue
                                Pthalo Green Yellow Shade (PG 36), Perylene Green
                                Payne’s Grey, Lunar Black

( This is just my collection- feel free to eliminate or add your own choices)
                                                          

PAPERS:

A roll of 44″x10 yd D’Arches cold press or hot press watercolor paper,  The process for flattening the paper is a bit arduous, but well worth the effort. ( To be explained)
5 sheets 22″x30″ D’Arches Cold Press Watercolor Paper.

BRUSHES:
Your collection of both rounds and flats, making sure you have some really big round mop brushes 
7″ Hake goat hair brush (wide flats made by Mandalay: get at Jerry’s Artarama online

SUPPORT BOARDS:

Boards need to fit size of paper:1/2″ foam core about 30″x40″ because it is light.  If you prefer, plywood will work fine.
2 large  sheets  old plexiglass  30″x40″(the plexiglass can be thin sheets)

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS:

Covered Palette,
smaller plastic dishes for mixing and pouring
6 small travel size spray misters ( on Amazon or Bed Bath & Beyond)
Larger spray bottle for water
White metal mixing tray 2 “ or wider Masking tape, Bull dog clips , Blending stumps/Q tips
Portfolio ( can be homemade & cardboard) for storing work
Extra mark making tools: scrapers, silicone wedges
Roll of paper towels
Rags ( to use as brushes)