Dotted Seahorse on Canvas
Dotted Seahorse on Canvas
Adapted from a design by Andy Jones with Plaid Enterprises - Let’s Paint With Plaid on Facebook, August 2021
Teacher: Karen Wiseman
Surface: Canvas bag (Zippered pouch) from Hobby Lobby, 10 1/2” x 9 1/4”
Cost: $18
Workshop Date: Jan. 18 after meeting
Deadline to Sign Up: Jan 4
Teacher is providing: Canvas bag, SoSoft fabric paints and SoSoft fabric medium, black IdentiPen, pattern, photo and instructions, pattern traced onto Pellon interfacing
ZOOM: This workshop will be done on Zoom as well including a recording. Students will need to contact Cindy Moore to have the option to Zoom by January 11th. Students will need to provide there own supplies. If you want the canvas pouch and interfacing there will be an additional charge of $2.00 plus shipping. Total of $10.00 (Class Fee $8.00 and $2.00)
Students Need to Provide:
Brushes: Stiff brushes for fabric painting. I like the Princeton Select Lunar Blenders in sizes 1/4”, 1/2”. You can also use stiff filberts, flat or angle shaders, 1/4” and 1/2”.
Dry palette
Small container to hold fabric medium
Sheet of tracing paper (to protect original paper pattern)
Masking tape (Painter’s tape may not hold well enough on fabric)
Water basin
Paper towels
Battery operated light as lighting in the senior center isn’t the best
Past Workshops and Seminars
Tina Sue Norris Seminar - Day 3- Autumn Harvest - Prisma Color Pencil on Sueded Board - Intermediate (Member Only)
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Central Time
Cost: $60.00 plus $10.00 for Tan Suede Board (Suede Board is 11"x14")
Non - Members $75.00 plus $10.00 for Tan Suede Board (Suede Board is 11"x14")
Supplies Needed:
11"x14" tan suede board (or surface of your choice)
Scotch Magic Tape
White Transfer Paper
Stylus or colored ball pen
Battery operated pencil sharpener
Mr Clean Magic Eraser (optional)
Palette: Prismacolor Premier Pencils
White
Cool Grey 70%
Cream
Lt. Umber
Canary Yellow
Dk Umber
Yellow Ochre
Sepia
Jasmine
Kelp
Golden Rod
Olive
Yellowed Orange
French Grey 70/%
Mineral Orange
Slate Grey
Orange
Pumpkin
Periwinkle
Black
Burnt Ochre
Tuscan Red
Contact Cindy Moore if you have any questions at limoore01@gmail.com
Tina Sue North requires Prisma Color Pencils for this project.
Or You can also purchase individual pencils from Dick Blick.com
Jerry's Artarama and Plaza Art Store in Nashville. Michaels and Hobby Lobby have limited supply of pencils as well.
A list of supplies will be available at time of registration
Place: First United Methodist Church
265 W. Thompson Lane
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Deadline to register is October 3, 2024
Deadline to register is October 10, 2024
You will be let into the classroom 15 minutes prior to the start of class. You will receive the link to this class from Garnett Joy the monitor for Zoom.
Recorded - no limit of time
Tina Sue Norris Seminar - Day 2- Hummer & Hibiscus - Prisma Color Pencil on Wood - Intermediate (Member Only)
Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Central Time
Cost: $60.00 plus $2.00 for Wood Surface (Wood is 12"x7")
Non - Members $75.00 plus $2.00 for Wood Surface (Wood surface is 12"x7")
Supplies Needed:
Small oval wood tray or plaque
Black chalkboard spray paint
(Rustoleum, Krylon or other)
White transfer paper
fine stylus
Kneaded Eraser
Prismacolor Colored Pencils
Small stiff Brush (Fabric Scrubber)
Battery operated pencil sharpener
Prismacolor Pencils:
WH=White
JA=Jasmine
DP=Deco Pink
PK=Pink
HP=Hot Pink
PR=Poppy Red
BC=Black Cherry
GRL=Greyed Lavendar
BLK=Black
LL=Lilac
CG70%=Cool Grey 70%
CH=Chartruese
LP=Limepeel
OG=Olive Green
GG=Grass Green
Verithin Silver
Metallic Green
FG70%=French Grey 70%
Tina Sue Norris Seminar - Day 1 - Out On A Limb - Derwent Watercolor Pencil - Beginner (Member Only)
Date; Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Central Time
Cost:$60.00 plus $6.00 for Oval Mat and Multimedia Board ( Mat is 6"x12"). Non-Members $75.00 plus $6.00 for Oval Mat and Multimedia Board (Mat is 6"x12")
Supplies Needed:
Derwent Watercolor Pencils
(12 Color set + Chinese White)
5"x11" Multimedia Board or
Watercolor paper of choice
Small flat brushes -#2 or #4
#6 filbert or round brush
Liner or detail brush
Battery operated pencil sharpener
Derwent Colors Used:
IB = Ivory Black
CB = Copper Beach
GB = Golden Brown
PB = Prussian Blue
MG = Mineral Green
GG = Grass Green
DC = Deep Cadmium
CL = Crimson Lake
CW = Chinese White
Contact Cindy Moore if you have any questions at limoore01@gmail.com
Tina Sue North suggests Derwent Watercolor Pencils for this project.
You can also purchase individual pencils from Dick Blick.com
Jerry's Artarama or Plaza Art Store in Nashville
A list of supplies will be available at time of registration
Place: First United Methodist Church
265 W. Thompson Lane
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Deadline to register is October 3, 2024
September Workshop - La Lettre designed by Kathy Swigon
US $15.00 (Includes teaching and the surface)
Date: September 21st
Time: After meeting
Teacher: Melissa Fox
Sign up deadline: September 2, 2024
This is a really nice color pencil project that will expand your color pencil skills by learning how to color pencil on fabric. We will be coloring the design on a fabric covered mouse pad that you can use for your computer mouse. The fabric will be attached with Heat - N-Bond and the pattern traced on for you.
July Workshop - Fantasy Butterfly designed by Janice Miller
US $10.00 (Includes teaching and the surface) Pencils will be purchased by the students
Date: Saturday, July 20th
Time: After meeting
Teacher: Pam Bradley
Sign up deadline: July 13th, 2024
Prismacolor Pencils Needed:
Grey Green Lt 289, Dark Brown 946,Grass Green 909, White 938, Hot Pink 993, Process Red 994, Violet 932, Spring Green 913, Dioxazine Purple 132, True Blue 903, Peacock Blue 1027, Aquamarine 905, Cobalt Turquoise 105, Light Aqua 992, Lilac 956, Black 935, Silver Metallic 949If you do not have all the pencils listed above, I will have some for you to purchase at the meeting. ($1.00 for each pencil). Please let me know what colors you need by July 10th.Email me with your list at (paintgal53@gmail.com) You may also be able to find pencils at Hobby Lobby, Michaels or online at Dick blick.com. Bring a battery operated or hand operated pencil sharpener, ruler, soft brush to remove pencil crumbs, erasers, and a 2-finger glove if you have one. If not, then use a sheet of paper under your hand as you pencil. Because we are working on a hard surface there is no reason to bring a hard surface to place your pencil surface on. You may want to bring a battery-operated light to use. If you have additional questions regarding the workshop, email me.
May Workshop - Watercolor - Umbrella Girl
US$12.00
Date: May 18, 2024
Time: After meeting and lunch
Teacher: Sandee Fritcher
Size: 5x7
Sign up deadline: May 11, 2024
Supplies Needed:
.05 Black Pigma Micron Pen, palette paper, 8"x10" board (we will tape the paper to this board with blue tape), Blue Tape, Small Spray bottle with water, paper towels and 2 water containers-one for clean water and one for dirty water. Brushes: Synthetic or watercolor. Rounds that come to a point -#8 and #4 and a good #1 liner brush.
Lighting is not the best so you may find it helpful to bring a small, desktop battery operated light (there are not any outlets available for plug in lights.)
Linda Sharp - Seminar-Day 3 - Rectangle Pencil Box - (Member Only)
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024
Time: 9:00 am -4:30 pm Central Time
Cost: $65.00 plus $5.00 Palette Fee (DecoArt Traditions paint)
Non-Members $80.00 plus $5.00 Palette Fee (DecoArt Traditions paint)
Fran has seminar pieces that you can purchase or you can click the link to order your surface if you are from out of town. You can purchase when you sign up for the seminar.
Cost for that surface is $15.00 plus shipping (9 3/8" x 3 3/8") Rectangle Pencil Box. Order this box Asap so she can get them made. Deadline to order the pencil box is March 16, 2024
Deadline to register is March 16, 2024
Linda Sharp - Seminar - Day 2-Give Thanks Pumpkin Plate - (Member Only)
Date: Friday, April 5, 2024
Time: 9:00 am -4:30 pm Central Time
Cost: $65.00 plus $5.00 Palette Fee (DecoArt Traditions paint)
Non-Members $80.00 plus $5.00 Palette Fee (DecoArt Traditions paint)
Fran has seminar pieces that you can purchase or you can click the link to order your surface if you are from out of town. You can purchase when you sign up for the seminar.
Cost for that surface is $7.00 plus shipping (9" x 9 1/2") Pumpkin Plate
Deadline to register is March 16, 2024
Linda Sharp Seminar - Day 1 - Sweet Land of Liberty (Member Only)
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024
Time: 9:00 am -4:30 pm Central Time
Cost: $65.00 plus $5.00 Palette Fee (DecoArt Traditions paint)
Non-Members $80.00 plus $5.00 Palette Fee (DecoArt Traditions paint)
Fran has seminar pieces that you can purchase or you can click the link to order your surface if you are from out of town. You can purchase when you sign up for the seminar.
Cost for that surface is $5.00 plus shipping (8 1/8" x 7 1/4")Small Trivet Board
Deadline to register is March 16, 2024
March Workshop - Spring Dahlia- This class is a Dot Art Class plus you can do stroke work on this piece. It will help prepare you for Linda Sharp Seminar in April.
US $20.00 (Includes the prepared surface and the paints)
Date: Saturday March 16, 2024
Time: After meeting and lunch
Teacher: Cindy Moore
Surface: 12" metal plate
Sign up deadline: March 6, 2024
Supplies Needed:
Brushes: 10/0 liner, #1 Liner, 1/4" angular
Dotting Tools- Size 4mm to 11.5 mm-Cindy can provide these for you to borrow with option to purchase
Stylus Set of 5-1mm to 3mm
Water Basin
Paper Towels
White plastic 10 well palette
White Stabillo Watercolor Pencil or White Graphite Pencil (Optional)
Let Cindy know you will need to borrow tools. limoore01@gmail.com
Lighting is not the best so you may find it helpful to bring a small, desktop, battery operated light (there aren't any outlets for plug in lights.)
January Workshop - Pink Heart Design by Sandra Malone
(Moved to February 3)
US $15.00 (Includes paints and the surface)
Date: Saturday February 3
Time: After meeting
Teacher: Karen Wiseman
Surface: 6 3/4" plain wooden heart
Sign up deadline: January 18, 2024
Supplies Needed:
Brushes: #8 flat and a #2 or #4 flat
1/4" angle shader
small liner
Deerfoot or scruffy for stippling
Tracing Paper
Dark graphite paper
Spatter tool or toothbrush
Water Basin
Paper Towels Wet or Dry Paint Palette
Lighting is not the best so you may find it helpful to bring a small, desktop, battery operated light (there aren't any outlets for plug in lights.)
October Friendship Day - Pumpkin Swirls
US $20.00 (Includes paints and the prepped surface)
Date: Saturday October 14th
Time: 10am until about 3pm
Teacher: Melissa Fox (This project has a lot of repeated designs-we won't finish it in one day, but Melissa will cover at least one of all the components during class.
Surface: 12 1/4 " Metal Tray
Sign up deadline: October 8, 2023
Supplies Needed:
10/0 script liner, 5/0 spotter (Available at Hobby Lobby), #0 & #8 flat, #2 liner, 1/4" & 1/2" angle, #6 & #10 filbert, 1" flat wash, 1/4" mop, Drybrush
Miscellaneous Supples:
Tracing paper, palette paper, white & black graphite paper, double-ended stylus, paper towels, white eraser, and water basin
Lighting is not the best so you may find it helpful to bring a small, desktop, battery operated light (there aren't outlets for plug in lights.)
Lunch is not provided.
September After Meeting Workshop - A snowman on a faux rusty tin star.
US $15.00
Date: September 16, 2023
Time: After Meeting
Teacher: Karen Wiseman
Size: 18" fat wood star - (Surface and paints will be provided)
Sign up deadline: September 2, 2023
Supplies Needed: Basic acrylic painting supplies, white or light-colored graphite paper, tracing paper, water basin, paper towels, stylus, alcohol hand sanitizer (to clean brushes while dry brushing), palette (wet or dry, dry may work better since we will be dry brushing). Optional: heat gun or blow dryer
Brushes: large & medium stipple brushes (deer foot or scruffy brushes will work) assorted size filberts for dry brushing (suggest a 4, 6 & 8), liner and 1/4" angle brush
Lynne Andrews Seminar September 7,8,9 2023
This seminar will be held at the Murfreesboro First United Methodist Church, 265 W. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, Tn. 37129
If anyone is coming to the seminar from out of town, we have obtained a special rate at the Hyatt Place Hotel, 2108 Lothrie Way, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
The hotel is offering a special room rate of $98.00 per night (plus the usual hotel taxes and fees) for anyone attending the seminar from out of town. To get the special rate, you will need to call the hotel directly at 615-995-7920 and ask for Amber Kelley (general Manager) or Zoe-we have been working with them on these arrangements and they will know what to do. Just tell them that you are attending the Middle TN Artists Seminar in September. You could also email Amber at amber.kelley@hyatt.com. The hotel is new and very clean with a free breakfast provided. It is in The Avenue section of Murfreesboro which is a large outdoor mall area with lots of shopping and a variety of different restaurants close at hand, and it is not far from I-24.
Lynne Andrews Seminar Day 1: Peace and Plenty
Date: Thursday - September 7th, 2023
Time: 9am - 4:30pm
Cost: $60.00 for members, $70.00 for non-members (You will need to order your surface at https://www.lynneandrews.com , cost for that surface is $6.00 (6 1/2" x 10") Small Prim Plaque. "To order the wood split acorn with the plaque, put a note that the split acorn is needed in the comment section- that is found at the bottom of the page just below where the credit card information is entered. There is no additional charge for the acorn".)
Cut off for sign up for this class is August 17th
Lynne Andrews Seminar Day 2: Old Man Winter
Date: Friday - September 8th, 2023
Time: 9am - 4:30pm
Cost: $60.00 for members, $70.00 for non-members (You will need to order your surface at https://www.lynneandrews.com , cost for that surface is $6.00 (6 1/2" x 10"). Small Prim Plaque)
Cut off for sign up for this class is August 17th
Lynne Andrews Seminar Day 3: Hare's Trouble
Date: Saturday - September 9th, 2023
Time: 9am - 4:30pm
Cost: $60.00 for members, $70.00 for non-members (You will need to furnish your own 10" round circle for this project, as the original surface is no longer available.)
Cut off for sign up for this class is August 17th
August Friendship Day
Date: August 26, 2023 ( Date was changed to avoid conflicting with the Oaklahoma City Painting Palooza that moved to August.)
Time: 10:00 am
Where: Smyrna Senior Center
The August Friendship day will be a day to meet and do any needed prep work on the wood surfaces for Lynne's seminar. You will need your own paint to do your seminar prep work. If you are not signed up for Lynne's seminar and want to paint with us please join us! Bring whatever project you want and come paint with us! Lunch is not provided today so you will need to bring a sack lunch.
July 15, 2023 - Art on Scratchboard With Inktense Pencils
US $12.00
Date: July 15, 2023
Time: After meeting
Teacher: Pam Bradley
Size: 3.5"x5" - (Surface and watercolor pencils will be provided)
Sign up deadline: July 1, 2023
Supplies Needed: 2 X-Acto blade holders with #11 blades (Available at craft stores such as Hobby Lobby, Michaels, etc.)
#2 or #3 round brush
water container
June Friendship Day-Seascape - Acrylic
US $16.00
Date: June 17, 2023
Time: 10:00 am
Teacher: Al Bray
Size: 11"x14" - (Surface and paints will be provided)
Sign up deadline: June 3, 2023
Supplies Needed: A plastic bubble palette (the type used for the dot/Mandella painting)
Dry palette paper to mix paints on
Flat and round brushes, medium to large sizes
Water basin
May Workshop - Watercolor Giraffe - Beginner Friendly
US $20.00
Date: May 20, 2023
Time: After meeting workshop
Teacher: Fonda Kopski
Size: 9x12
Sign up deadline: May 6, 2023
Supplies needed: 2 water containers - one for clean water and one for dirty water. Brushes - synthetic or watercolor. Rounds that come to a point - #8 and #2 and a good liner brush, Large sponge or stack of paper towels and paper towels
Sandy McTier seminar location and hotel information:
The seminar will be held at the Hyatt Place Hotel, 2108 Lothrie Way, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
The hotel is offering a special room rate of $98.00 per night (plus the usual hotel taxes and fees) for anyone attending the seminar from out of town. To get the special rate, you will need to call the hotel directly at 615-995-7920 and ask for Amber Kelley (general Manager) or Zoe-we have been working with them on these arrangements and they will know what to do. Just tell them that you are attending the Middle TN Artists Seminar in April. You could also email Amber at amber.kelley@hyatt.com. The hotel is new and very clean with a free breakfast provided. It is in The Avenue section of Murfreesboro which is a large outdoor mall area with lots of shopping and a variety of different restaurants close at hand, and it is not far from I-24.
Sandy McTier Seminar - April 2023
This project is taught by Sandy McTier using acrylic paint on a 9x12" canvas.
Seminar Day 1: Poppy Trio on Canvas
Date: April 27, 2023
Time: 9 - 4
Cost: $75.00 (includes prepped surface and all paints)
Supplies needed:
Brushes: 3/4, #10, #8, & #4 flats
3/8 & 1/4" angles
Liner of your choice
Medium Mezzaluna ( or your favorite brush to dry brush with)
Small/Medium Mop
Other supplies: Water Basin, Baby wipes, Palette Paper (wet palette if you prefer)
Cut off for signing up for this class is April 13, 2023
This project is taught by Sandy McTier using acrylic paint on a 12x12" plaque.
Seminar Day 2: Spring Finch
Date: Friday, April 28th, 2023
Time: 9 - 4
Cost: $75.00 (includes prepped surface and all paints)
Supplies Needed:
Brushes:
#4, #6, #8 & 3/4" flats
1/4 & 3/8 Angles
Liner brush of your choice
#0 Rigger (optional)
Small Mezzaluna
Other supplies: Paper towels, Transfer Paper, Water Basin, Palette Paper (wet Palette if preferred), Baby Wipes & Stylus
Cut off for signing up for this class is April 13, 2023
This project is taught by Sandy McTier using acrylic paint on a 10x20" canvas.
Seminar Day 3: Jar Of Sunshine
Date: Saturday, April 29th, 2023
Time: 9 - 4
Cost: $75.00 (includes prepped surface and all paints)
Supplies Needed:
Brushes:
3/4" flat #12 flat #8 flat
3/8" & 1/4" Angles
Liner brush of choice
Mop brush of choice
Other supplies: Paper towels, Water Basin, Baby Wipes, Palette Paper (wet palette if preferred), Transfer Paper, & Stylus
Cut off for signing up for this class is April 13, 2023
This Class Is Full!
March Workshop - Acrylics
Easter Bunny Screen - Design by Jeannetta Cimo
US $20.00
Date: March 18, 2023
Time: After meeting workshop
Teacher: Melissa Fox
Size: Screen is 11"
Sign Up Deadline: March 4, 2023
Supplies Needed: Please bring regular painting supplies for this workshop including a clipboard, tape, small deer foot brush, small round brush, liner brush and regular brushes.
We had a great class with Melissa. Thanks for all who attended!
We had a great class with Fran. Thanks to all who attended!
January Workshop Watercolor
Date: January 21, 2023
Time: After meeting workshop
Teacher; Fran Mittelstet
Size: 8x10
Sign up deadline: January 10th
Supplies needed:
#6 or #8 round with a good point, a script or rigger and your regular painting supplies, a scrubber or stiffer brush such as a fabric brush for lifting.
Seminar Day 1: Happy Snowmen on Fabric
Date: Friday, October 7th, 2022
Time: 9a.m - 4p.m.
Teacher: Karen Wiseman
Cost: $35.00 Includes All Supplies
This class will be taught on a black tote bag, 18.5"x15.5" with fabric paints. Tote bags provided by MTA
We had a great class with Karen. Thanks for all who attended!
Seminar Day 2: Cabin In The Woods - Pen and Ink - Design by Beth Wagner
Date: Saturday, October 8th, 2022
Time: 9a.m - 4p.m.
Teacher: Cindy Moore
Cost: $35.00 Includes All Supplies
This Class will be done on watercolor paper with acrylic washes and it is 11" x 14"
Students bring the following supplies:
water basin, paper towels, 3 or 4 Kleenex tissues, palette paper, Stylus or Frixion Erasable Pen to trace pattern, Blue painters tape, used grey graphite paper, 1/2" Synthetic Angular Brush, #3 or 4 Synthetic Round Brush that comes to a nice point and Pigma Micron Black Pen .05 or Sharpie Ultra Fine Black.
Any questions feel free to contact me: limoore01@gmail.com
We had a great class with Cindy. Thanks for all who attended!
Seminar Day 3: Santa Gourd
Date: Sunday, October 9th, 2022
Time: 9a.m - 4p.m
Teacher: Benita Rhodes
Cost: $35.00 Includes Supplies
This class will be done with acrylic paints, painting on a gourd.
This class has been cancelled!
We had a great class with Robin. Thanks for all who attended!
September Workshop: Christmas Ornament
Date: September 17th, 2022
Time: After Meeting
Teacher: Robin Raymond
Cost: $20.00 Includes paint and surface
This class will be taught with acrylic paints on a wooden ornament, size 5.25"x4"
Your supplies needed for this class:
Regular acrylic painting supplies
3/4" angle or flat brush
Extra-large mop brush
Small stylus
Small flats and angles
July Workshop: Busy Bee by Rodney Ann Bensman
Date: July 9th-moved from July 16th, 2022
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Teacher: Melissa Fox
Cost: $20.00 Payment Center
This class is done using Prisma Colored Pencils on a
5" x 6.5" card.
We had a great class with Melissa today. Thanks to all who attended!
Friendship Day: Old Abandoned
Date: June 18th, 2022
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Teacher: Fonda Kopski -design by Sue Beckerton
Cost: $20.00 Payment Center
This class is done using Cobra Water Mixable Oils on an 11x14 canvas. We will not offer lunch on this day, however we will have some baked and snack items for sale.
We had a great class with Fonda. Thanks for all who attended!
Yard Art Sale
June 18th. We will be having a yard art sale in the parking lot as we have a Friendship Day painting on the inside. If you have things that you would like to donate to benefit "Middle Tennessee Artists", please let us know. All items that will be sold are items to put in or decorate your yard
We had a great class with Al Bray. Thanks for all who attended!
Fun Day Painting:
Date: April 23, 2022
Ways & Means will be having a paint day on April 23rd for the upcoming Yard Art Sale on June 18th. The painting day will begin at 10:00 am. If you have something that you would like to donate for the Yard Art Sale, please let us know. If you would like to pick something up at garage sales and refurbish, that would be great too. Bring your own paint and brushes and let's paint. We will have some extra things to paint. Should be a fun day. Please bring a bag lunch as we will not offer lunch that day.
March Workshop
Date: March 12, 2022
Teacher: Pam Bradley
Cost: $16.00
Pam's class will be rescheduled on March 26th.
We had a great class today with Pam Bradley. Thanks for all who attended!
