"I just took an AMAZING in-person class with Julie. She designed the projects so we would not only have guidance and direction, but also have freedom to explore what interested us. it was so much fun, and left me with so so so many ideas to chase. Thank you so much, Julie!" -- Florence "Julie paces the class so new techniques are broken down into achievable parts. The classes are filled with techniques so your end product is unique rather than a cookie cutter copy. Your individual style shines through.I like how she has students gather together at the end to share our work." -- Nancy |
"Just took a class with Julie this past weekend and it was awesome. She is real and her classes build from easy techniques into the more difficult. I highly recommend taking a class with her!" -- Jay "Hi Julie, I was in your class yesterday at Sewing Machines Plus in San Diego. I drove about 95 miles to take the class because I have been following you for the last few years and wanted to learn from you directly! I wasn’t disappointed! I’ve owned two ScanNCut machines and have loved them so much! I still learned new stuff from your class! It was really fun and I enjoyed it! Thank you for traveling out our way to do this class!" -- Karen |
"Julie is a fantastic teacher! She's very patient and encouraging. Even for those of us that take a while to 'get it'!" -- Mardi Joy
Here's what you can expect:
- All supplies are included.
- Workshops are packed with instruction -- lots of demos and tips.
- You might want an apron. Things tend to get messy!
- No rigidity. I believe in allowing each artist to bring their own voice to the work. If you don't want to do something we're doing, you don't have to!
- I don't allow students to flounder. If you're struggling or need help, I'm there for you.
- Verbalization is an important part of the learning process. We will talk a lot.
- Workshops are always full of lots of laughter and happy chit chat. Camaraderie makes the creative process better.
- You will leave feeling empowered -- full of inspiration and knowledge to carry you into your creative practice at home.
- All levels are welcome. Whether you're a professional artist or a super newbie, there's a seat for you at the table!
Upcoming In-Person Classes
Friday Night Color Mixing
May 15, 2020: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
You only need 5 tubes of paint to create almost any color you want: red, white, black, yellow, and blue. In this class I will not only show you how to tint, tone, and shade, but I will explain how to avoid getting mud and why color mixing is one of single most important fundamental art skills you can have. You will leave with a strong understanding of color mixing and several reference charts to use at home. All supplies are included in the class fee of $75. Space is extremely limited.
NOTE:
- Exact Location will be provided to registered students. It is a private home in Watertown, MA.
- This space is not handicapped accessible. You must climb TWO flights of stairs to reach the attic studio.
- There are no refunds once payment has been made. If you cannot attend you are welcome to sell/give your spot to another person.
Fabric Printing Weekend
Saturday, May 16, 2020 - Sunday, May 17, 2020
It’s two-days of printing on fabric! Join me in my home studio for this super fun class! We will create our own stamps, stencils, masks, and texture plates and use them to print on fabric. We will explore monoprinting as well as overprinting and pattern printing. Lunch and all supplies are included in the class fee of $450. Class runs from 10am-4pm each day. Space is extremely limited.
NOTE:
- Exact Location will be provided to registered students. It is a private home in Watertown, MA.
- This space is not handicapped accessible. You must climb TWO flights of stairs to reach the attic studio.
- There are no refunds once payment has been made. If you cannot attend you are welcome to sell/give your spot to another person.
Friday Night Art Journaling: No More White Pages
Friday, September 11, 2020: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
I’ll be sharing some of my favorite techniques for filling your art journal with color and pattern. No more intimidating white pages staring back at you. Bring your art journal and I will supply the rest! (If you don’t have an art journal, but you still want to play, just bring some blank paper with you or an empty notebook!) Class fee is $75. Space is extremely limited.
NOTE:
- Exact Location will be provided to registered students. It is a private home in Watertown, MA.
- This space is not handicapped accessible. You must climb TWO flights of stairs to reach the attic studio.
- There are no refunds once payment has been made. If you cannot attend you are welcome to sell/give your spot to another person.
Purposeful Prints
Saturday, September 12, 2020 - Sunday, September 13, 2020
It’s two-days of Gelatin Printing Fun! Join me in my home studio as I take you from printing-without-a-press basics through advanced techniques for creating purposeful prints. We will cover a wide range of art topics beyond gelatin printing, including opacity, color mixing, print registration, and composition. You will go home with a wonderful collection of fine art prints, including several that are ready to frame! Lunch and all supplies are included in the class fee of $450. Class runs from 10am-4pm each day. Space is extremely limited. Watch a video about class here: https://youtu.be/yTOfjivHJrA
NOTE:
- Exact Location will be provided to registered students. It is a private home in Watertown, MA.
- This space is not handicapped accessible. You must climb TWO flights of stairs to reach the attic studio.
- There are no refunds once payment has been made. If you cannot attend you are welcome to sell/give your spot to another person.
Friday Night Gelli: Beyond Acrylic Paint
Friday, October 9, 2020: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Have you ever wondered if you must use acrylic paint on the gelatin plate? The answer is, NOPE! You can use spray ink, ink pads, watercolor, pan pastels, and more! Come and learn all about the flexible, wonderful art making tool that is the Gelli Plate! All supplies are included in the class fee of $75. Space is extremely limited.
NOTE:
- Exact Location will be provided to registered students. It is a private home in Watertown, MA.
- This space is not handicapped accessible. You must climb TWO flights of stairs to reach the attic studio.
- There are no refunds once payment has been made. If you cannot attend you are welcome to sell/give your spot to another person.
Friday Afternoon Gelli Basics
Friday, October 9, 2020: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Gelatin Monoprinting is fun and easy. The Gelli Plate — a store bought permanent plate — has made it even easier! This three-hour class will take you through all the basic information you need to become an expert gelatin monoprinter: caring for your plate, how much paint to use, what tools work best, the basics of layering, and so on. All supplies are included in the class fee of $75. Space is extremely limited.
NOTE:
- Exact Location will be provided to registered students. It is a private home in Watertown, MA.
- This space is not handicapped accessible. You must climb TWO flights of stairs to reach the attic studio.
- There are no refunds once payment has been made. If you cannot attend you are welcome to sell/give your spot to another person.
Design Boot Camp
Saturday, October 10, 2020 - Monday, October 12, 2020
Not for the faint of heart. This is a serious three-day art workshop that will challenge, inspire, and educate you! I will teach you about each of the Elements & Principles of Design. Through a series of art exercises, we will explore each element and principle and then learn how to combine them together to create compositions that sing. We will use abstract mixed media collage as our method of expression. Lunch and all supplies are included in the class fee of $600. Class runs from 10am-4pm each day. Space is extremely limited.
NOTE:
- Exact Location will be provided to registered students. It is a private home in Watertown, MA.
- This space is not handicapped accessible. You must climb TWO flights of stairs to reach the attic studio.
- There are no refunds once payment has been made. If you cannot attend you are welcome to sell/give your spot to another person.
Friday Night Product Try: Color Burst
Friday, October 16, 2020: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Color Burst Powdered Pigments are a fun and flexible art medium. You can make your own sprays and paints. You can use them ink, paint, or even water! You can tint pastes and gels…there are so many possibilities! Come and play with Color Burst and learn what you can do! All supplies are included in the class fee of $75. Space is extremely limited.
NOTE:
- Exact Location will be provided to registered students. It is a private home in Watertown, MA.
- This space is not handicapped accessible. You must climb TWO flights of stairs to reach the attic studio.
- There are no refunds once payment has been made. If you cannot attend you are welcome to sell/give your spot to another person.
Make a Tape Bound Junque Journal
Saturday, October 17, 2020 - Sunday, October 18, 2020
You will leave this intensive two-day workshop with a beautiful tape bound journal filled with colorful hand-painted papers. We will explore several methods of monoprinting, create plenty of hand-painted patterns, play with color, make our own decorative tape, decorate journal covers, paint in layers, and stitch together a fabulous one-of-a-kind art journal! Lunch and all supplies are included in the class fee of $450. Class runs from 10am-4pm each day. Space is extremely limited.
NOTE:
- Exact Location will be provided to registered students. It is a private home in Watertown, MA.
- This space is not handicapped accessible. You must climb TWO flights of stairs to reach the attic studio.
- There are no refunds once payment has been made. If you cannot attend you are welcome to sell/give your spot to another person.
Traveling to class?
If you’re traveling to my home studio, most supplies are included, so simply pack your clothes, an apron, and any extras you might like to bring to class. For a local hotel, I recommend the Marriott Residence Inn in Watertown.
If you’re traveling to a class elsewhere and need to bring art supplies, I recommend packing your art supplies in a separate checked bag if you’re flying. Tape all of your paint bottles shut. I like to leave a friendly note for TSA agents that explains that I’m an artist and the bag contains art supplies.
Please Note:
If you're attending a class at my home studio, the exact location will be provided to registered students. It is a private home in Watertown, MA. Note that this space is not handicapped accessible. You must climb TWO flights of stairs to reach the attic studio.
There are no refunds for classes. If you cannot attend you are welcome to sell/give your spot to another person.
Please contact me if you're interested in a payment plan for class tuition.
If you’re traveling to my home studio, most supplies are included, so simply pack your clothes, an apron, and any extras you might like to bring to class. For a local hotel, I recommend the Marriott Residence Inn in Watertown.
If you’re traveling to a class elsewhere and need to bring art supplies, I recommend packing your art supplies in a separate checked bag if you’re flying. Tape all of your paint bottles shut. I like to leave a friendly note for TSA agents that explains that I’m an artist and the bag contains art supplies.
Please Note:
If you're attending a class at my home studio, the exact location will be provided to registered students. It is a private home in Watertown, MA. Note that this space is not handicapped accessible. You must climb TWO flights of stairs to reach the attic studio.
There are no refunds for classes. If you cannot attend you are welcome to sell/give your spot to another person.
Please contact me if you're interested in a payment plan for class tuition.