Imagine With Art Workshops Been meaning to take the time to do some sketching this summer? At the Rose and Thorn you don't have to go hunting for subjects. They come clucking right up to you!
Barnyard Sketching
Put on your straw hat and pack your sketchbook and watercolors for a day of sketching the chickens and goats in a magical garden sanctuary. Instruction in quick capture sketching with pen and loose watercolor applications will embolden your sketches and bring freshness and movement to the page! When: August 27 Time: 10am-4:30pm Cost: $85 Where: The Rose and Thorn Gift shop/garden, 10050 Bodega Hwy., Sebastopol To register: Contact Susan, 707-824-8163 
Art Journaling in the Muse Groups
You can get in on a new Muse Group series in September or October These classes are laboratories to spark creative expression, mini-workshops to explore new painting techniques and learn a practice which captures your thoughts, feelings and intuitions in a playful visual format. 
Each session features a different mixed media painting technique which you can add to your repertoire - from textured collage to painting techniques with inks and acrylics. Meditation and writing are added to the mix to evoke that powerful Muse energy! Tuesday Muses (meets weekly for 8 weeks) When: Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011 Time: 1:30-4:30pm Cost: $240 for 8 weeks, $35 for drop in session if space allows Saturday Muses (meets monthly) When: Oct. 1, Nov. 12, Dec. 3, 2011, Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 3, 2012 Time: 10am-2:30pm Cost: $240 for 6 months, $45/drop in session if space allows Sunday Muses (meets monthly) When: Oct. 2, Nov. 13, Dec. 4, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 4 Time:10am-2:30pm Cost: $240 for 6 months, $45/drop in session if space allows Location for the Muse Groups: The Studio in the Orchard, North Sebastopol To register for any of the above workshops and Muse Groups contact Susan, 707-824-8163. Some comments from the "Inks and Textures Galore" workshop. "Thank you so much for the fine time together, laughing, painting, and learning. Those inks! So delicious! The scones and sticky buns, outstanding. I had the best time in the lovely vineyard and garden setting. -Kate "I was less tired, more exhilarated last night. . .altogether an exciting, creative, thoughtful weekend. Loved the energy of the group! -Penny "The moment I stepped into your studio Susan, I knew I was in for an experience with joy. Thank you to each and everyone of you for the opportunity to be with you and to share companionship, friendship, sharing, laughing, dreaming, listening, searching, exploring all through the most amazing medium, the way of the artist. A rare moment." -Gayle
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