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NEW 4-Week Colored Pencil Intensive! with Lara Strazdas

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541.773.1444   101 N. Central Ave., Medford, Oregon 97501   centralartsupply.comMON-FRI: 10-6 | SAT: 10-5

Space Is Limited! Sign up NOW for a 4-Week Colored Pencil Intensive with Lara Strazdas

Get Real with Colored Pencil – A 4-Week IntensiveInstructor: Lara StrazdasWhen: Fridays, October 8, 15, 22 & 29Where: Central Art ClassroomTime: 1-4pmFee: $180 (for all 4 sessions)Class Size: 6-8 students (8 max.)Registration Required. Click here to register.

In this 4 day workshop, I want to take you beyond coloring books and delve into realistic colored pencil techniques to create this beautiful Snow Leopard. I will show you how to build numerous layers to create realistic textures and 3-dimensional forms, and we will create a soft blurry background so our Snow Leopard looks like it is ready to come off the page!

I will also share with you:

other techniques that can be used on different surfaceswhy using more than one brand and

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Lara Strazdas Mini-Workshop at Central Art!

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541.773.1444   101 N. Central Ave., Medford, Oregon 97501   centralartsupply.comMON-FRI: 10-6 | SAT: 10-5

Space Is Limited! Sign up NOW for a Mini Workshop with Lara Strazdas (plus watch for a 4-week intensive)

Mini Workshop – Colored Pencil 101: IntroductionInstructor: Lara StrazdasWhen: Friday, October 1Where: Central Art ClassroomTime: 1-3pmFee: $20Class Size: 6-10 students (10 max.)Registration Required.

In this mini-workshop we’ll explore: Types of pencils, their differences and similarities; good, better, best. We’ll also find out which pencils work best for various techniques, and uncover different surfaces that work well with colored pencil (some may surprise you). You’ll learn blending techniques to get rid of the dreaded graininess, as well as layers and color mixing, plus: tips for creating bokeh backgrounds, how to create realistic textures, incorporating mixed media, and much more!But wait, there’s more! Can’t get enough colored pencils? Want to learn more? Lara will ALSO be offering a 4-week Colored Pencil Intensive held

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Discover New Dimensions of Creativity with Art Explorations Mini Workshops at Central Art!

Art Explorations Mini Workshop: Leather Painting with Angelus at Central Art

 

Art Explorations Mini Workshop: Leather Painting with Angelus

When: Saturday, September 22, 2018 Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm Where: Central Art classroom

Fee: $7Take Central Art’s NEW Angelus leather paints for a test drive, and paint a leather coaster with our own Lara Strazdas!

Angelus Paint can be used on any leather surface, as well as many other surfaces as long as they are prepped properly. Some of these other surfaces include: Canvas, Fabrics, Mesh, & more! Come try them out at this fun mini-workshop, and get inspired for future projects!

Sign up NOW to reserve your spot!

Pre-registration is required for this workshop. Pay in advance to reserve as space is limited. Visit Central Art or call 541-773-1444 to register.

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Central Art’s Ann Ebert at SOSA March 27 Meeting

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NEW TOYS for ARTISTS!

The Southern Oregon Society of Artists March 27 Meeting will be at the Medford Public Library at 6:30 pm. We are excited to have Central Art owner Anne Ebert and employees Laura Strazdas and Adam Bunch for our March program again this year. The fact that they have been in business here in Medford for the past thirty-six years is a testament to their importance to local artists. There will be a demo on the use of colored pencil which has recently come into favor. New products will be shown and there will be time to chat with them regarding all the various products. The world is quickly changing, and the new products for artists are changing, too. New Toys for Artists!! Come find out about it.

For more information call BJ at 541 414-4993 or Judy Grillo at 661-609-5837

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Introduction To Scratchboard class at Central Art in Medford

Introduction To Scratchboard Instructor: Lara Strazdas When: March 25th & 26th, 2017 Where: Central Art Classroom Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm Fee: $95 (covers 2 sessions) *supplies provided

Central Art’s own Lara Strazdas invites you to get acquainted with one of the most beautiful and enigmatic art forms – scratchboard! Using easy-to-follow methods, Lara will show you how to get the most out of this versatile medium, from rethinking your approach to light and shadows to creating realistic textures, even incorporating color!

Great for those seeking a new medium to play with this spring!

Seating is limited! Sign up by contacting or visiting Central Art (payment required to reserve spot):

541-773-1444 / 101 N. Central Medford, OR 97501