Instructor: Mary Jane Erard

Ages: Adults and Mature Teens 14+
Skill level: All
Saturday, November 23 from 11:00 am- 2:00 pm

Join us for a fun and informative workshop with award winning artist, Mary Jane Erard. In this workshop, students will learn:
- How to manipulate soft pastels and watercolor on pastel paper to create a beautiful garden scene.

- How and when to layer color for maximum impact. Some color theory is employed in this technique.

- How to create depth with watercolor painted under pastels.

- In addition to these techniques the class will learn from each other how each student approached their process to create a successful painting.

Our first project will be created on a small practice paper for exploration, from there students will employ best practices to create an additional painting. Students will walk away with two completed projects in a small size and one painting in 9” x 12”.

Students should bring or buy:

-a 9x12” Ampersand Pastel Board, PastelMat or Colourfix sheet in white. All other materials are provided by the instructor.

About the Instructor:
Mary Jane Erard is an award-winning artist painting mostly in soft pastel and mixed media with acrylic. Her works are usually rural landscapes of the US and Europe. Mary Jane's artwork is owned by many private collectors and included in several corporate collections. She has exhibited in many group and solo exhibitions since the mid 1990s.  Ms. Erard's artwork has been published several times in national magazines and books including Best of American Pastel Painters and Southwest Art magazine. Mary Jane is a juried member of the Pastel Society of America. For over 20 years, Mary Jane has been represented by the Collector's Corner at the Toledo Museum of Art. In addition to her painting career, Mary Jane is a sought after art educator in Ohio and Michigan. As a working professional artist, Mary Jane offers helpful insight to private students who are looking for both art instruction and helpful career advice in the visual arts. She has served as a juror for many exhibits and competitions including, a 2017 judge for the AICUO's Award for Excellence in the Visual Arts for the State of Ohio, the Crosby Festival of the Arts, and the 2021 Ann Arbor Art Festival in Michigan.

Cancellation Policy:
We will refund 50% for any cancellation made at least eight days before the class. After 8 days, we are unable to provide refunds for any reason, including illness. If you cannot attend after registration, you are welcome to gift your tuition to a friend at no charge. We do not transfer tuition from one class to another.