Painting in watercolor:

Watercolor has the reputation of being one of the most difficult mediums to master . . . it doesn't have to be!  Join the many artists who have learned the secrets to this elusive art form.  Workshops are available through Kanoa's excellent and affordable art program, and Carmen can also set up personal workshops to suit your needs.   Contact Carmen to set up a private lesson or series of workshops for you and/or your friends.

MAUI SUMMER CLASSES w/Carmen Gardner . . . 

NOW FORMING . . .

July 31 to Sept 4, 2010

Six Saturdays

1-4 PM

"From the Beginning: Watercolor Basics for the Serious Beginner"

We will start from the very beginning, taking an in depth look at the basics: tools, washes, color and more. This six week course will provide the serious beginner with all the info needed to embark upon an exciting adventure in watercolor!  If you have been "toying" with the idea of learning this elusive medium, this is your chance! This class will be limited to five serious students only, and will meet at Carmen's studio for six three hour sessions on Saturday afternoons.  Cost will be $225 per participant.  For further info and to register, email Carmen MauiArtist@CarmenGardner.net

Cancellation Policy
Early notifications will be refunded, minus a $25 processing fee for each cancellation. If we cancel a workshop, you will receive a full refund.

Please Note: A student-initiated cancellation less than two weeks before the workshop series begins will receive no refund or transfer.

Intermediate Watercolor
With Carmen Gardner
KAUNOA SENIOR CENTER
 7 Fridays, July 23 - September 17 (except 8/13 & 8/20)
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. OR 1:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Carmen Gardner will teach a morning and an afternoon watercolor class, both intended for those intermediate students who have some experience with the medium.  Develop and hone your skills by exploring various techniques beyond the basics.  Call 270-7308 to register.  Cost: $65.

ADVANCED WATERCOLOR
With Carmen Gardner
KAUNOA SENIOR CENTER
12 Thursdays, JULY 15 TO SEPT 30, 2010
12 Noon - 4:00 p.m.

For those with watercolor experience, this class is designed to provide personal attention to each student and their work.  Classes will be geared to address individual needs, and will be based upon preferences/areas the class wishes to address.   Call 270-7308 to register.  Cost: $124.

These "hands on" workshops are designed to be fun and informative. Instructor, Carmen Gardner's award winning art has been featured in several juried exhibitions, including Hui No'eau, Art Maui, Hawaii Watercolor Society, Watercolor Artist Magazine, and she has been awarded prestigious honors by the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and by Art Maui:  2009 Featured Image Award.  Recently, she participated as an invited artist in Viewpoints Gallery's acclaimed "Celebration of Hawaii Exhibition."  She was one of the artists whose work was chosen for inclusion in Art Maui, 2010, and as an invited artist for Hui No'eau "Art Affair," 2010.

A division of the County of Maui's Department of Housing and Human  
Concerns, Kaunoa Senior Services provides opportunities for folks 55  
and better to learn and grow through a variety of ongoing programs  
throughout the County. 

Cancellation Policy

There is no cancellation fee for Kaunoa workshops.  However, there may be a waitlist so your early cancellation is appreciated.

Painting Exotics with Birgit O'Connor

When:   October 7, 8, 9, 2010 

             9:30 AM-4:30 PM

What:    Three day workshop,

             Painting Exotic Flowers in

             Watercolor

Cost:     $325

Where:   On the beautiful island of Maui at the historic Makawao Union Church (Community Hall), on Baldwin Avenue, just above Paia.  Participants will receive directions in their confirmation packet.  Also, if you need assistance finding  a place to stay, let us know, and we will send you a list of nearby accommodations.

How: Reserve your space today by emailing Carmen Gardner and we will put you on the list. Space will be limited to the first 25 people to sign up. Deposit: $162.50 Due no later than June 1st, 2010. Balance ($162.50) Due by August 1, 2010. For further info and to register, please email Carmen Gardner at MauiArtist@CarmenGardner.net

An exciting oppotunity to paint with and learn from one of today's best!  Birgit's work has been featured in numerous national publications such as:  Watercolor Artist and Artist magazines for whom she writes various articles and instructional pieces.  Her DVD's and books are well known and respected among contemporary seasoned and emerging artist communities.

In this three day workshop Birgit shares her techniques for simplifying compositions and create stunningly beautiful paintings. You will learn how to move and blend water and color to create large smooth washes in petals. Birgit shares her knowledge of values and shadows to turn a seemly delicate flower into a bold dramatic painting. Learn how to develop another dimension to your paintings by adding the illusion of water drops. Some of Birgit’s compositions include Uala to help teach you with shape. She will then guide you into other compositions such as Plumeria, Canna, White Birds of Paradise, Angels Trumpet & Epiphyllum’s.

We will have a limited time frame, so if it is your intention to have one completed painting during this workshop, you may choose to work on only one composition. The intention of these three days is to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence, and to explore different techniques that you can then apply to your own paintings.

Birgit provides sketches & compositions for all levels, or you are welcome to bring your own reference material and photos. This class is open to all skill levels beginners are welcome.

Cancellation Policy
Early notifications will be refunded, minus a $25 processing fee for each cancellation. If we cancel a workshop, you will receive a full refund.

Please Note: A student-initiated cancellation less than four weeks before a workshop begins will receive no refund or transfer.

Art Retreats

Feed the muse and nurture the spirit with a custom art retreat.  Let us plan an exciting inspirational and instructional vacation for you and a group of your friends. 

Let us know the approximate time of year, length of stay, and number of people in your group, and we will customize a memorable and rewarding Maui art retreat designed to make your Maui dream come true!

SUMMER 2010 WORKSHOPS IN

MENDOCINO, CALIFORNIA

Please join me for two exciting workshops in one of California's most beautiful and quaint seacoast towns. 

“Underpainting and Glazing” Workshop

En Grisailles in Watercolor with Carmen Gardner

Presented by Mendocino Art Center,  June 28^th and 29^th, 2010

Discover the magic of the underpainting en grisalles technique.  In this fun, two day workshop, award winning watercolor artist and teacher, Carmen Gardner, provides in depth coverage of color relationships, modeling for form and value, glazing, and more.  Working from a photo reference, participants learn the fundamental essentials required to plan and execute a piece filled with intensity, luminosity and light.  

“Adding a Person-ality to Your Painting” Workshop

People and Portraits in Watercolor

with Carmen Gardner           

Presented by Mendocino Art Center, June 30,

July 1^st and 2^nd,2010

This workshop is designed to give the participant hands on guidance in painting people from photographs. Painting a portrait, or telling someone's story requires more than capturing a likeness. Award-winning watercolor artist, Carmen Gardner, will share technique and insight into how to approach this elusive specialty. In this three day workshop, participants will learn how to choose the subject, how to photograph/capture their personality; as well as tips on composition; underpainting; glazing for luminous, translucent skin tones and more.

For further info and to register, please contact the Mendocino Art Center: 

Mendocino Art Center Education <education@mendocinoartcenter.org>

Watercolor for All Levels

SPRING 2010 Session of Classes

Intermediate Watercolor
With Carmen Gardner
KAUNOA SENIOR CENTER
9 Fridays, April 9- June 4, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. OR 1:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Carmen Gardner will teach a morning and an afternoon watercolor class, both intended for those intermediate students who have some experience with the medium.  Develop and hone your skills by exploring various techniques beyond the basics.  Call 270-7308 to register.

Cost of $66 is payable by March 25. Sign up begins Feb. 9.

Advanced Watercolor
With Carmen Gardner
KAUNOA SENIOR CENTER
12 Thursdays, March 25-June 10, 2010
12 Noon - 4:00 p.m.
For those with watercolor experience, this class is designed to provide personal attention to each student and their work.  Classes will be geared to address individual needs, and will be based upon preferences/areas the class wishes to address.   Call 270-7308 to register.

Cost of $113 is payable by March 11. Sign up begins Feb 9.

These "hands on" workshops are designed to be fun and informative. Instructor, Carmen Gardner's award winning art has been featured in several juried exhibitions, including Hui No'eau, Art Maui, Hawaii Watercolor Society, Watercolor Artist Magazine, and she has been awarded prestigious honors by the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and by Art Maui:  2009 Featured Image Award.  Recently, she participated as an invited artist in Viewpoints Gallery's acclaimed "Celebration of Hawaii Exhibition."  She was one of the artists whose work was chosen for inclusion in Art Maui, 2009, and is an invited artist for Hui No'eau "Art Affair," 2010

A division of the County of Maui's Department of Housing and Human  
Concerns, Kaunoa Senior Services provides opportunities for folks 55  
and better to learn and grow through a variety of ongoing programs  
throughout the County. 

Cancellation Policy

There is no cancellation fee for Kaunoa workshops.  However, there may be a waitlist so your early cancellation is appreciated.

Watercolor for All Levels

Winter 2010

Intermediate Watercolor
With Carmen Gardner
KAUNOA SENIOR CENTER
8 Fridays, January 15 - March 12, 2010
(No class on AFebruary 12)
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. OR 1:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Carmen Gardner will teach a morning and an afternoon watercolor class, both intended for those intermediate students who have some experience with the medium.  Develop and hone your skills by exploring various techniques beyond the basics.  Call 270-7308 to register.

Cost of $58 is payable by Dec 31st. Sign up begins Dec 8.

Advanced Watercolor
With Carmen Gardner
KAUNOA SENIOR CENTER
8 Thursdays, January 14 - March 11, 2010
12 Noon - 4:00 p.m.
For those with watercolor experience, this class is designed to provide personal attention to each student and their work.  Classes will be geared to address individual needs, and will be based upon preferences/areas the class wishes to address.   Call 270-7308 to register.

Cost of $75 is payable by Dec 31. Sign up begins Dec 8.

These "hands on" workshops are designed to be fun and informative. Instructor, Carmen Gardner's award winning art has been featured in several juried exhibitions, including Hui No'eau, Art Maui, Hawaii Watercolor Society, Watercolor Artist Magazine, and she has been awarded prestigious honors by the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and by Art Maui:  2009 Featured Image Award.  Recently, she participated as an invited artist in Viewpoints Gallery's acclaimed "Celebration of Hawaii Exhibition" and is, once again, one of the artists whose work was chosen for inclusion in Art Maui, 2009.

A division of the County of Maui's Department of Housing and Human  
Concerns, Kaunoa Senior Services provides opportunities for folks 55  
and better to learn and grow through a variety of ongoing programs  
throughout the County. 

Cancellation Policy

There is no cancellation fee for Kaunoa workshops.  However, there may be a waitlist so your early cancellation is appreciated.

Mary Whyte on Maui . . .

This sold out workshop was held on Maui on February 11 and 12, 2010.  A huge success, it provided 26 participants the opportunity to study with one of today's most recognized, celebrated, and talented artists. 

For info on future workshops on Maui, please check back often, or email Carmen Gardner at MauiArtist@CarmenGardner.net

Mahalo!