CERAMIC CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS NEW!
EXPLORATIONS IN PRINTMAKING
EXPRESSIVE DRAWING
MIXED MEDIA PAINTING CLASS AT BELLAS ARTES
SEEING SAN MIGUEL WITH ARTIST’S EYES- A DRAWING AND PAINTING WORKSHOP
EXPERIMENTAL PAINTING WITH INK, WATER COLOR, COLLAGE AND ACRYLIC
PAPER MACHE WORKSHOP
GUM TRANSFER PRINTING
PAINTING AND DRAWING CLASSES
CERAMICS CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN
ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN! PAPER MACHE WORKSHOP
WINDOWS TO THE SOUL: EMBELLISHING TIN BOXES (NICHOS)
ACRILIC PAINTING WORKSHOPS- 8YRS-ADULT
DRAWING & PAINTING FOR CHILDREN – AGES 6 & UP
ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOPS TEENS AND ADULTS

NEW
CERAMIC CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
(WAS SUMMER BILINGUAL ART PROGRAM AT ANGELINA’S STUDIO)
This program is based on personal interests and the idea of exploring creativity and inner resources through fun projects. You can join us for one month, one week or just a day.
Hand Building and wheel throwing techniques will be covered - beginners to advanced students.  This class is designed for people who want to learn ceramic techniques or further their knowledge.  In these three workshops (three hours each) you will experience the magic of clay as a means of self-expression, relaxation, experimentation and joy.  There are a series of 3 workshops that are individually designed. You are welcome to take all three or any one of them.  We will use building techniques to make objects in clay, but neither techniques nor the product are relevant. The objective is to play with clay and experience the creative process.  Projects are designed to communicate tactile, shing, pressing and cutting of clay.
INSTRUCTOR:  ANGELINA PEREZ IBARGUEN is a ceramics and installation sculptor from Mexico City with ample experience in teaching art, ceramics and creativity workshops
CLASS SIZE:  Six people max.
PRE-REGISTRATION  REQUIRED
CLASSES:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday
CLASS HOURS: 10:00am to 1:00pm
WORKSHOPS:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday   3:00 to 6:00
CLASS LOCATION:  16 De Septiembre, No 4,  Colonia Allende.
TUITION:  $230 usd per 36 hours.  Short period and workshops $ 15 usd per hour
REGISTRATION:   Contact Angelina at (415) 152 40 41
E-MAIL: agelinapi@gmail.com   or   angelina@cybermatsa.com
WEBSITE:  www.angelinarte.com

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ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOPS – 8 YRS-ADULT
This workshop is a unique way of teaching sketching and painting by exploring a combination of methods that makes painting easy and relaxing. Through the use of 4 colors you will learn to make hundreds of colors. The subjects will be a choice of landscape, still life, abstract or anything that inspires you. It will change your perception of seeing color and life. The only thing that is required is YOU, your love for creativity and your openness to explore the unknown. Judit is certified in Art Therapy, "Drawing on the Right Side of Your Brain" and "Monart". Beginners to the more experienced are welcomed. "Woman in Transition" workshops are also available for women who want to uncover, discover and recover their true nature through the arts.
INSTRUCTOR: JUDIT GIMBEL is a professional painter and has studied art for 30 years in Florence, Italy, Mallorca, Spain, Institutes in NY, CA, PA and NJ. She has owned art schools in Princeton NJ, San Diego, CA and Laguna, CA. She is certified to teach Monart, She has 15 years of teaching experience with children and adults. Her passion is to always inspire people to express their heart through the arts. Judit also offers Gentle Movement and Stretching Classes. She has 18 years of yoga experience.
CLASS SIZE: 1-6
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED CLASS HOURS & DAYS: Can be arranged according to your schedule
TUITION: Varies on class size: all materials included in fee
REGISTRATION: Contact Judit at 154-4565 or 011-52-415-154-4565 from us
LOCATION: Studio home close to centro.
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATIONS: Available in artist's home.

LOCATION:Studio home close to centro.

E-MAIL:juditgimbel@yahoo.com.mx

WEBSITE: www.judygimbel.com

 

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EXPLORATIONS IN PRINTMAKING
During this two-day workshop, printmaker Gary Berkowitz will guide you through some fun and practical exercises in alternative printmaking. Gary provides an intensive, creative environment, introducing participants to some of the many possibilities for the artist using printing as one of the rich expressions in modern art. This is a hands-on workshop grounded in technique, which gives control and frees you (the artist) to create work using your own personal vision. Traditional oil-based inks will be provided and all materials included except archival printing paper.
INSTRUCTOR: GARY BERKOWITZ
CLASS SIZE: 2-4 students (bilingual)
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
CLASSES: Third Monday & Tuesday of Each Month (Except December)

CLASS HOURS: 11am - 3pm
TUITION: $750 pesos (includes all class materials except archival printing paper)
PRIVATE CLASSES: $650 pesos (3 hour session - includes all materials except archival printing paper)
CLASS LOCATION: Hidalgo 17 – El Centro (Two blocks from the town square)

REGISTRATION: Contact Gary directly at 154-5366 or 152-2833 (evenings)
E-MAIL: acdphoto@acdphoto.com

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EXPRESSIVE DRAWING
This is a class for both beginners and for painters who feel the need for a more solid grounding in drawing fundamentals. Beginning and intermediate artists learn to see and draw both accurately and expressively, with the emphasis on expressiveness. Students learn alternate and complementary methods of drawing - contour, simplification of shapes, and gesture, which involve simply the control of line, form and action. The materials needed are simple: charcoal, soft pencils, eraser and sketch pad (about 11”x16”). The human figure is the basis of the class, although we draw other subjects as well. Model fees are included in the class fee. Each class is paid for individually. INSTRUCTOR: HENRY VERMILLION
CLASS SIZE: Maximum of 10 students
NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
CLASSES: Wednesdays and Fridays
CLASS HOURS: 10am-1pm
TUITION: $200 pesos per class
CLASS LOCATION: Mesones #14 (rear right), El Centro
REGISTRATION: Contact Henry Vermillion
at 152-6171 home or 154-5409 gallery
E-MAIL: famvermillion@prodigy.net.mx
WEBSITE: www.artistsofsanmiguel.com

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MIXED MEDIA PAINTING CLASS AT BELLAS ARTES
Helen Coffey has been a popular teacher who has taught mixed media including drawing and design at Bellas Artes for the past 24 years. This painting class is open to all student levels and meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of each month.
INSTRUCTOR: HELEN COFFEY

CLASS DATES: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of each month
CLASS TIMES: 10am – 1pm
CLASS LOCATION: 75 Hernandez Macias, San Miguel de Allende, Gto., 37700 México
TUITION: $100 usd + registration fee or peso equivalent
REGISTRATION: Contact Bellas Artes directly at 152-0289
E-MAIL: bellasartessma@hotmail.com

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SEEING SAN MIGUEL WITH ARTIST’S EYES - A DRAWING AND PAINTING WORKSHOP
This two-day class is designed to increase your visual perception and expression in drawing or painting. Begin in Nina’s colorful art studio and learn about realistic drawing techniques, composition, color harmony and paint application. Move into your chosen subject matter and style on location in San Miguel. The creative process is emphasized. All levels of experience are welcome – including beginners.
INSTRUCTOR: NINA WISNIEWSKI
CLASS SIZE: 2-6 students (bilingual)
NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
CLASS FORMAT: 4 hours of class time – 2 sessions of 2 hours each day. Most supplies included.
CLASS TIME: By arrangement to fit your time in San Miguel.
TUITION: $600 pesos – drawing workshop $800 pesos – painting workshop
LOCATION: Centro - Beneficencia # 15 (4 blocks from town square)
REGISTRATION: Contact Nina Wisniewski directly at 044-415-15-12462
E-MAIL: wisnina2@hotmail.com
WEBSITE:www.sanmiguelguide.com

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PAINTING AND DRAWING CLASSES
Study painting and drawing techniques with Keith Keller at “La Escuela,” School of Drawing and Painting. Students will receive individual instruction and daily access to a large, well-lit studio. There are courses for both beginners and experienced painters. Most beginning students are ready to paint simple subjects within a few days. Traditional painting versus modern techniques are discussed and put into practice. Experienced painters are free to just paint. Other options include getting critiqued and/or learning specific painting techniques.

INSTRUCTOR: Keith Keller

NO PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Just Show Up!

CLASS DAYS: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

CLASS HOURS: 10am-1pm

CLASS LOCATION: Ancha San Antonio 27 (15 minute walk from town square)

TUITION: $1,980 pesos per month, $1,100 pesos minimum for short time students

REGISTRATION: Contact Keith Keller directly at 152-0637

E-MAIL: keithkeller@yahoo.com

WEBSITE:www.sanmiguelartists.com/keithkeller

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EXPERIMENTAL PAINTING WITH INK, WATER COLOR, COLLAGE AND ACRYLIC
Britt Zaist creates rich, colorful ink abstractions. She teaches the process in this hands-on two-day workshop, which will leave you wanting to go home and make your own creations. Besides demonstrating permanent ink applications, she illustrates the use of acrylic, watercolor and collage. On the first day there will be a discussion on materials, technique, theory, and composition. A demonstration follows ending with each student working with the materials to create five paintings. The second day will consist of a discussion about the work created and the use of finishing techniques. Students will have the class artwork as well as printed class notes to be able to work on their own.
INSTRUCTOR: BRITT ZAIST

CLASS SIZE: 2-3 students

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE - HANDS-ON WORKSHOP

CLASSES (Suggested Days: Mondays & Thursdays)

CLASS HOURS: 9:30am - 2:30 pm

TUITION: $1,100 pesos + $550 peso material fee

PRIVATE CLASS: $1,650 pesos + $550 peso material fee (2 days)

CLASS LOCATION: Centro - Estudio, Calle Atascadero, Callejon Sin Salida #14

REGISTRATION: Contact Britt Zaist at 152-6171 or 154-5409 at Galeria Izamal, Centro, Mesones 80

E-MAIL: brittzaist@yahoo.com

WEBSITES:www.artistsofsanmiguel.com/brittzai/st, www.petportraitsinink.com

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ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOPS TEENS AND ADULTS
This workshop is a very unique way of teaching painting, by exploring certain methods that truly makes it really easy and fun to learn to paint. Initially, only 5 colors will be given and you will learn to make hundreds of colors! You will paint landscape, still life, abstract and any thing else that inspires you. This is an enchanting opportunity to really express yourself in so many ways. It truly will change your perception of seeing nature. Judit is also certified in Art Therapy. Express your thoughts, feelings and creativity in a very relaxed, calm environment. All that is required is YOU, your love for creativity and your openness to explore the unknown! I welcome beginners along with the more experienced. “Woman in Transition” workshops are available for the woman who wants to uncover, discover, recover their true nature through the arts.
INSTRUCTOR: Judit Gimbel
CLASS SIZE: 2 – 6 students
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
CLASS DATES: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday
CLASS HOURS: 10am – 2pm (Bring goodies for a picnic)
TUITION: $750 pesos (All materials provided)
REGISTRATION: Contact Judit Gimbel at 154-4565 or 011 52 (415) 154-4565
LOCATIION: Call for location Private accommodations available-private bed/bath room rental in artists’ home.
E-MAIL: juditgimbel@yahoo.com.mx
WEBSITE: WWW.JUDYGIMBEL.COM"

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GUM TRANSFER PRINTING
Learn an easy way to create fine art work from all those drawings in your journal or sketchpad. Go ahead and put all those scribbles into an archival media. Take this one-day workshop that will be highly gratifying and cost effective. There should be time to produce at least two copies of three different drawings. Learn a Plano graphic process without having to grind or etch a stone. From a photocopy, you will make a gum print that looks like a lithograph. You will be producing fine work from the first day. All materials provided.
INSTRUCTOR: GARY BERKOWITZ
CLASS SIZE: 2 - 4 students (Bilingual)
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
CLASSES: Third Saturday of Each Month
CLASS HOURS: 11am - 6pm (with lunch break)
TUITION: $700 pesos (includes all materials)
PRIVATE CLASSES: $800 pesos (4 hour session - includes all materials)
CLASS LOCATION: Hidalgo 17 - El Centro
REGISTRATION: Contact Gary Berkowitz directly at 154-5366 or 152-2833 (evenings)
E-MAIL: acdphoto@acdphoto.com or gregoryberkowitz@yahoo.com

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CERAMICS CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN
Learn hand building, wheel throwing, and unique decoration techniques in the lovely Centro home/studio of artists Joan Elena Goldberg and Lino Arteaga. New students will be introduced to coil building, slab construction, slump molds and simple clay modeling. Pottery wheel instruction includes basic centering, opening and raising techniques. Experienced students are welcome to work independently in a group with instruction available, or private studio time can be arranged. Get your hands into San Miguel’s luscious local red clay and enjoy the therapeutic qualities of this flexible medium. Fun learning environment! Classes are on-going and you can join anytime.
INSTRUCTORS: JOAN ELENA GOLDBERG, LINO ARTEAGA
CLASS SIZE: 2 – 6 students per class (bilingual)
PRE-REGISTRATION ENCOURAGED, BUT NOT REQUIRED
CLASS DAYS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 3pm - 6pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; 10:30am - 1:30pm
TUITION: $150 usd for 3 days, 9 hour workshop
TUITION: $125 usd for 2-3 days, 6 hour workshop
TUITION: $100 usd for 2 days, 4 hour workshop (discounts are available for long term students) INDIVIDUAL CLASS: $65 usd per person - 1 day, 3 hour workshop Tuition includes your clay, colored slips (engobes) and glaze, kiln firing, use of tool library and aprons. Special kiln firings and shipping of your artwork are extra.
CLASS LOCATION: Artists’ studio/home in Centro (5 minute walk from town square)
PRIVATE ACCOMODATIONS: private bed/bath room rental in artists’ home - weekly or monthly for single or couple. Contact Joan Elena for availability and prices.

REGISTRATION: Contact Joan Elena Goldberg directly at 152-3844,
FROM THE UNITED STATES: 011-52-415-152-3844

E-MAIL: joanelena@hotmail.com

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ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN!
Your children choose from painting, drawing, clay, collage, or-the favorite-decorating “secret boxes” from a fun collection of Mexican miniatures, seashells, beads, and glitter! Non-toxic materials in a light-filled studio space, with outdoor space to play in; just a 10- minute walk from the Instituto Allende. Rebecca has over twelve years experience working with young children and teenagers in the arts. She offers a creative studio environment for children visiting or living in San Miguel. Small groups allow for individual attention.

INSTRUCTOR: Rebecca Peterson, M.A.

CLASS SIZE: 2-6 (Bilingual – ages 4-16)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: YES

CLASS DATES AND TIMES: Contact Rebecca for scheduling. Special arrangements can be made for individual classes.

CLASS LOCATION: Contact Rebecca for location and directions.

TUITION IN PESOS FOR CATALOG: $200 pesos for 1½-2 hour class. (All materials included.)

REGISTRATION: CONTACT: Rebecca Peterson at (415) 154-7010

E-MAIL: mexrebe@yahoo.com

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PAPER MACHE WORKSHOP
Have a unique San Miguel cultural/learning experience in the puppet and mask filled studio of Lisa Simms. Whether you are a child or an adult, I encourage creativity, self-expression and good fun as well as learning solid sculpture techniques in paper mache and mixed media. All levels are welcome – teenagers, well mannered children, and adults including the experienced artist/executive who needs to lighten-up and expand artistic boundaries. Students can create figures, sculptures, masks, puppets (even giant ones!). Time and luggage space are your only limitations. Students can complete one project in a two-day workshop, or study longer to create more advanced-level projects. Lisa is also available for custom group workshops, where friends/family members have a chance to relate to one another in a creative, non-threatening environment. Folks, this is the stuff that makes for lasting memories of a San Miguel vacation. Call for details.
INSTRUCTOR: LISA SIMMS
CLASS SIZE: Minimum of 3 students
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
CLASS TIMES: Tuesdays & Thursdays
CLASS HOURS: 10:30 – 1:00
TUITION: $770 pesos for a two day workshop (including materials) or ask about monthly rate SPECIAL GROUP WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE
CLASS LOCATION: Estudio 46, Zacateros 46, El Centro (5 blocks from town square)
REGISTRATION: Contact Lisa Simms directly at 152-6459 for current class times, or to book a special workshop
E-MAIL:lisasimms_sma@yahoo.co.uk

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WINDOWS TO THE SOUL: EMBELLISHING TIN BOXES (NICHOS)
Create your own “world in a container” using Mexican nichos—tin boxes with glass doors--in this fun workshop. Wander your inner landscape; express your soul’s images with an assemblage of found objects, collage, milagros and miniatures. Learn about paints, glues, and composition elements. All materials are provided; you will have access to an extensive collection of decorative materials. Also, watch for open studio events and special workshops with guest teachers on Creativity and the Soul; write for more information.
INSTRUCTOR: Rebecca Peterson, M.A.
CLASS SIZE: 2-6 (Bilingual)
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
CLASS DATES AND TIMES: These day-long nichos (tin box) workshops are held Tuesdays from 10:30am-3:30pm., and some Saturdays. Lunch is provided. Call for additional scheduling. Special arrangements can be made for groups of 3 or more/group discounts available.
CLASS LOCATION: Near the Instituto Allende; contact Rebecca for address and directions.
TUITION $850 pesos (all materials and lunch included)
REGISTRATION: contact Rebecca Peterson at (415) 154-7010
E-MAIL: mexrebe@yahoo.com

 

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