Classes and Workshops

Acrylic/Mixed Media Techniques
 Multnomah Arts Center in SW Portland
2 day workshop June 8 & 9, 2017

Learn how to revive/rework old paintings and create new ones using a multi-media approach to acrylic painting. Combine acrylic paint, collage, and line work to formulate paintings that are filled with color, pattern, and texture. Focus on creating original work through guided instruction on composition, under-painting techniques and color mixing. All levels welcome.

Experimental Paper Marbling:
Modern Variations on An Ancient Method
Workshops Upon Request; To inquire, contact me.

Be sure to check out the Village Gallery of Arts website, where I teach quarterly workshops in suminagashi marbling and acrylic painting.

Suminagashi Paper Marbling Workshops
Upcoming workshop dates & locations:
Newport (Oregon) Paper Arts Festival - (FULL) April 22, 2017
Sitka Center For Art and Ecology -  (FULL) July 22 and 23, 2017

Explore this fascinating Japanese paper marbling technique using water-based boku inks floated on plain tap water. The name suminagashi literally means spilled ink. Create intricate, patterned rice papers using this ancient method and then (in the two day session) learn how to use these papers to build gorgeous layered collages and finished paintings. Enjoy the meditative process of creating one-of-a-kind marbled papers. Designed for all levels of learners and no prior experience needed.

2 Day Acrylic Workshop:
From Marbled Paper to Finished Painting
We’ve all seen marbled papers, but how do we develop those busy patterned papers into a finished painting?  Unlock the mystery and learn the techniques for creating layered, richly colored paintings by applying acrylics (both opaque and transparent) on pre-marbled papers. Two-day workshop; previous painting experience required.







 




 

Custom-Made Watermedia Workshops
If you, or a small group of artists are interested in taking a customized workshop in acrylics, watercolor, marbling or mixed media, please contact me for more information.

Student Testimonials

What Liz's students say about her classes and workshops:

"Opens Up A New World" 
 I had never worked with acrylics before and, in fact, had rarely painted in any medium. Liz's total support from beginning to end has opened my eyes to the unlimited possibilities. Liz constantly tries out new methods and materials and shares the results via email.  (Be sure to get onto her e-mail list!)  Dip into a class with Liz. Bet you'll get hooked. - Joan Andon

"Liz Makes It So Easy"
Liz makes everything seem soooooooooo easy and it is! She's great at motivating you to "jump in" and get going on a painting. She
encourages you to let go and paint, paint, paint!  - Shelley Lebel

"Renewed Enthusiasm"
I cannot thank you enough for this week’s workshop.  I am really enthusiastic to be whole-heartedly back into my work.  I am pleased with several of the finished starts I did in class.  I am excited to share these with family and friends and I have not been able to say that (although they always support my efforts) in a long while. Thank you, thank you! - Susan Gross

"Take a class with Liz!"
 Liz is a natural-born teacher and a wonderful artist. She's obviously having fun when she's teaching--just tremendous enthusiasm for art. Some of the things  I've especially liked about her classes (I've taken 2 and will take more in the future) are: she is constantly circulating amongst the students versus spending the class time painting her own projects--constantly involved--making suggestions, asking questions, pointing out things you might not have seen; the classes I've been in have had novices and artists who have been painting for years--she makes it all work, no matter what your level of expertise happens to be. - Susan Nestor 

Liz with marbled papers/paintings

Liz with fellow marbling artist and friend Rene Eisenbart