Workshops

I have found the workshop environment to be a very productive way to learn artistic skills and methods. I received very valuable insight in the classes I took from Joe Fettingis, Roland Roycraft, Mary Whyte, Timothy Tyler and Steve Rogers. In addition, I have learned much from fellow artists and students. I’ll be taking workshops and learning from others for the rest of my life.

I am always honored and humbled when someone takes one of my classes. Here are the classes I am currently offering.

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Watercolor Portraits/All Levels Location: Art Center Traverse City ~ 720 S. Elmwood & 11^th St., Traverse City, MI (231) 941-9488 Start Date: Sep 9, 2008 Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm Every Tuesday for 6 weeks Cost: $260 for Art Center members, $280 non-members

Class Description: Don’t be intimidated about painting portraits. I will show you simple things to watch for that help bring out the likeness of your subject, bring emotion to the painting, vibrancy to the flesh and depth to the image. Work from one of my projects or design your own painting using one of my photos or a reference of your own. Portraits make great gifts and sell well. This is a fun class where you’ll learn a lot.

A Closer Look At Northern Michigan/Watercolor, all levels Location: Art Center Traverse City 720 S. Elmwood & 11^th St., Traverse City, MI (231) 941-9488 Start Date: Sep 10, 2008 Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm Every Wednesday for 6 weeks Cost: $260 for Art Center members, $280 non-members

Class Description: Using Northern Michigan subject matter, students will learn how to make composition decisions, see shapes and movement devices, control soft edges and make value, color and temperature choices. Many demos and specific, individual attention to help students draw more accurately and correct behavior that is contrary to their painting goals. Students can work from one of my projects or design their own paintings from my photos or their own references. There will also be discussion about how I use my computer and digital camera to make design decisions.

A Closer Look At Northern Michigan/Watercolor, all levels Location: Art Center Traverse City ~ 720 S. Elmwood & 11^th St., Traverse City, MI (231) 941-9488 Dates: June 9-13 Time: 9am – 4pm Cost: $390 for Art Center members, $410 non-members

Class Description: Using Northern Michigan subject matter, students will learn how to make composition decisions, see shapes and movement devices, control soft edges and make value, color and temperature choices. Many demos and specific, individual attention to help students draw more accurately and correct behavior that is contrary to their painting goals. Students can work from one of my projects or design their own paintings from my photos or their own references. There will also be discussion about how I use my computer and digital camera to make design decisions. I will also coordinate an optional, kayak lake float after class one afternoon. There are a couple places in Traverse City that will rent kayaks for about $40. During our first class, we will check the weather forecast and select a date. We will kayak beautiful Lake Dubonnet, which is about 20 minutes from The Art Center. Dubonnet is a large, still lake with lots of character and wildlife where I often float and take photographs or paint. Contact me via email (mhyrman@chartermi.net) or phone (231-313-4110) if you have questions.