Winslow Art Studios - Fine Art Realism by Karen Winslow and John Winslow

KAREN & JACK WINSLOW teach one or two workshops together each year. With 2 instructors, the students receive ample support, encouragement. and practical help. Karen & Jack are passing on a tradition, teaching the way they were taught in an atelier (or studio) setting with students of all abilities. They both teach through demonstrations, as well as individual and group critiques, showing and explaining the "hows" and "whys" of artistic principles that make a painting "read" with light, form, and depth. These workshops are generally combination classes with both still life and outdoor landscape painting, and at times they will include head studies, figures and casts. In addition to teaching together, Karen teaches a weekly still life class and a weekly landscape classs. All levels are welcome, and Winslow Art Studio is wheelchair accessible. Easels and taborets for indoor classes are provided. Artists supply all other art materials. If you would like more information, please email or phone. Below are photos from some of the 5 Day workshops and still life classes.

Karen also teaches workshops for Southern Vermont Art Center (www.svac.org) and Lyme Art Association (www.lymeartassociation.org).

What my students say:

   "Quite honestly, I consider her the best teacher I have had the opportunity to be the student of."
   Julie Y Baker Albright
   (various still life, portrait, drawing & landscape classes with Karen)

"I was so nervous about doing my first portrait from life, and you let me observe you painting with me bombarding you with questions. I love the small one I did! Your guidance, attention, and wisdom showed me what a master teacher you are. Can't wait for next year!"
Stuart Dunkel
(Fall 5-Day Instensive Workshop with Karen)

NEW!! WEEKLY CLASSES IN MY STUDIO

STILL LIFE PAINTING - $20. Friday from 11am-2pm. Suitable for beginners and intermediate students, focusing on values, form and learning to mass. It is a great introduction to using a controlled palette (with value scales). Karen Winslow paints along side of the students, domonstrates and offers help and instruction. Several still life set-ups to choose from. Some classes may have a model, so there will be an additional $10. model fee. Call for information

FIGURE DRAWING INSTRUCTION- TBA- 2 hours. This class will focus on drawing from a model using comparative measurement, constructive landmarks and rhythm. Short poses. $30.

OPEN FIGURE/PORTRAIT - LONG POSE SESSIONS FOR DRAWING OR PAINTING - NO INSTRUCTION - Artists wishing to draw or paint from the figure/portrait model are welcome. TBA $12. Long pose (3 hour repeated pose). Bring your own art supplies. Call for information.

OPEN FIGURE DRAWING - SHORT POSE SESSIONS - NO INSTRUCTION - Artists wishing to draw from the figure model are welcome. The model will take a variety of short poses, 1 minute gestures to 20 minute studies. Drop-in session. Bring your own art supplies. TBA

LIMITED TO 10 ARTISTS - Please call first

WALK & WATERCOLOR - Summer & Fall - This is a unique outdoor painting class that exercises the heart, mind and spirit. We will be producing small plein air studies from nature using both opaque (gouache) and transparent watercolor on toned paper. Atmospheric perspective, color, composition, design and movement, as well as working in mass and creating an illusion of outdoor light and depth will be our goal. Bring a hat. Weekly class - offered through Smugglers' Notch Resort in Jeffersonville. Meets every Monday from 9am-12noon. All materials provided $48. per student. Class will be cancelled in case of rain.