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Class Description Sometimes it just helps to SEE the magic happening. Come join us for the first time OR continue your painting adventure here with Sarah Simon, Artist and Author as we paint a new Watercolor project together: Cats and Dogs! With this class, you will learn the techniques Sarah uses for watercolor, and see how she uniquely teaches the foundations of this art as a transferable skill. Sarah teaches you step-by-step in her book, Watercolor Workbook, and once you know how to paint a few flowing washes, that knowledge can be used to paint this fabulous Tiger and of course the lovely two-toned shining watercolor palms! The possibilities are endless with this beautiful art form. Once you work through the foundations together, learn the steps to paint this special project with Sarah. You will receive the pre-drawn template of the project, so no drawing is required. Sarah has taught thousands of people how to watercolor and with her teaching talents, has made it such an approachable and enjoyable art form, both for the experienced and novice alike. After this class with Sarah, you will be skilled and knowledgeable, with the new ability to actually see and recreate the watercolor process, layer by layer. And you will have completed beautiful pieces of art as well! We have created three tiers, so you can come as you are and meet this learning journey right where you need it: Don’t have your Watercolor Workbook yet? Need all the supplies? No problem, select the option: “Book + Class Materials + Class Instruction” and you will receive everything you need to create on the day of class plus enough content and supplies to keep you painting! You already have Watercolor Workbook but you’d like to have Sarah’s pro instruction and her favorite Materials that go with this class. Select the option: “Class Materials + Class Instruction” at checkout, and you will receive a Materials kit, along with pre-drawn art printed on watercolor paper, delivered to your front door - so you will have everything you need to create in class. You’ve got everything you need, and/or have supplies from a previous class – but you want access to the class content? Select the option “Class Instruction Only” and you will receive a link to the virtual zoom class so you will have Sarah’s professional and live-time instruction. You will also receive pdf line art of the pets we will be painting together, which you will need to pre-trace onto watercolor paper before class begins.

Watercolor Workbook: Cats & Dogs, Nov 5

Sometimes it just helps to SEE the magic happening. Come join us for the first time OR continue your painting adventure here with Sarah Simon, Artist and Author as we watercolor together in Watercolor Workbook - and for this special class - a preview project from Sarah's upcoming new workbook featuring a piece called The Tiger & Palm Frond. With this class, you will learn the techniques Sarah uses for watercolor, and see how she uniquely teaches the foundations of this art as a transferable skill. Sarah teaches you step-by-step in her book, Watercolor Workbook, and once you know how to paint a few flowing washes, that knowledge can be used to paint a large landscape - or a well-defined powerful animal! The possibilities are endless with this beautiful art. Once you work through the foundations together, learn the steps to paint this special project with Sarah. You will receive pre-drawn template of the project, so no drawing is required! Sarah has taught thousands of people how to watercolor and with her teaching talents, has made it such an approachable and enjoyable art form, both for the experienced and novice alike. After this class with Sarah, you will be skilled and knowledgeable, with the new ability to actually see and recreate the watercolor process, layer by layer. And you will have completed beautiful pieces of art as well! We have created three tiers, so you can come as you are and meet this learning journey right where you need it. Its a great holiday gift! If you plan to give this to someone as a holiday gift, email us at hello@studiolifeseattle.com to let us know and we can email you a digital gift certifcate or mail you the supply packet to wrap up and give as a fabulous gift! Don’t have your Watercolor Workbook yet? Need all the supplies? No problem, select the option: “Book + Class Materials + Class Instruction” and you will receive everything you need to create on the day of class plus enough content and supplies to keep you painting! You already have Watercolor Workbook but you’d like to have Sarah’s pro instruction and her favorite Materials that go with this class. Select the option: “Class Materials + Class Instruction” at checkout, and you will receive a Materials kit, along with pre-drawn art printed on watercolor paper, delivered to your front door - so you will have everything you need to create in class. You’ve got everything you need, and/or have supplies from a previous class – but you want access to the class content? Select the option “Class Instruction Only” and you will receive a link to the virtual zoom class so you will have Sarah’s professional and live-time instruction. You will also receive pdf line art of the pets we will be painting together, which you will need to pre-trace onto watercolor paper before class begins.

Watercolor Workbook: Tiger & Palm Frond

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Join Ellen Sontra of @lettersbyellen as she teaches the fundamentals of brush lettering. Participants will hear Ellen's tips and tricks and get a chance to practice lettering techniques with the alphabet and eventually moving in to making wonderful greeting cards. This virtual workshop is a benefit for The Light Collective (www.thelightcollectivepnw.com) - an incredible organization with the mission of creating a hope-oriented community where families who have a child with cancer build resilience and share delight.

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Paint with Laura Burkhart on your own time with this recorded acrylic painting workshop!

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Stitch along with Lauren in this workshop as she teaches a wide variety of embroidery techniques, including satin stitch, seed stitch, leaf stitch, and french knots. You’ll learn how and when to use these different stitches to create a landscape, as well as how to use different colors and quantities of thread to create depth of field and textural details. This class is approachable to folks of all skill levels—beginning stitchers will learn the basics and gain exposure to the versatility of this craft, and experienced stitchers can work through new techniques to build on their existing skillset. We’ll work on each part of the pattern during the class so you’ll have the confidence you need to finish up the project on your own. Workshop attendees will receive a full kit to work with, including: High quality 5” beechwood embroidery hoop with brass closure Premium-weight cotton fabric with the design pre-printed on it, set into the embroidery hoop 2 size 5 embroidery needles Full skeins of DMC cotton embroidery thread in each color used in the design A PDF version of the full pattern instructions, including tons of step-by-step photos and diagrams. Lauren is a fiber artist in Seattle and specializes in designing embroidery patterns and kits. She has taught workshops in Seattle and across the country and has filmed several classes for Creativebug.com. Lauren’s designs feature landscapes, floral and botanical work, and colorful abstract patterns. This mom of two young sons loves hiking and houseplants, and her creative work brings her so much joy. You can find her on Instagram @larkrising and explore her website at www.larkrisingembroidery.com

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