Booth Art Academy
Located in historic downtown Cartersville, the Booth Art Academy was founded to provide the community and surrounding areas with a place where artists of any level could develop their capabilities. Adult students have the opportunity to learn from nationally recognized artists and instructors in any media, while younger artists can access camps and classes in pottery, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more. All students have access to study and explore Booth Western Art Museum’s world-class art collection!
Location: All classes are held at the Booth Art Academy / TRC Building, 1 North Gilmer Street, Cartersville, GA 30120, unless otherwise noted.
Cancellation Policy: All Booth Art Academy (BAA) programming is subject to cancellation if the minimum class enrollment is not met. If BAA cancels a program, registered students will receive a full refund. For BAA programs that are not canceled, registration fees are refundable up to 45 days prior to the start of a workshop, however, the BAA will retain $100 as a cancellation fee. For cancellations less than 45 days prior to the start of a workshop, refunds (minus the cancellation fee) will only be given if there is a waiting list with a student who agrees to take your place. If not, no refund will be issued. There will be no refunds or prorating for missed classes.
The Booth Art Academy is not responsible for issuing refunds, credits, or transfers for workshops missed as a result of illness, emergencies, or other events beyond the Academy’s control.
The Booth Art Academy reserves the right to require the withdrawal of any student whose conduct is deemed detrimental to the Academy environment.
REGISTER IN THE LINKS BELOW OR FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 770-387-1553
3-Day Painting Workshop with Artist Dawn Whitelaw / “Developing Your Creative Voice”
Push the boundaries of working from reference to help discover your personal point of view. There will be a heavy emphasis on concept, design and color harmony skills to help you create a good foundation for your painting. Students will chose their own subject. A color booklet of notes is provided along with 4 weeks of online help to finish up the paintings started in class.
Wednesday – Friday, March 29 -31, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 14 students
FEE: $450.00 for Booth Museum Members, $525.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Oil Painting Workshop with Artist Christine Lashley / “Dynamic Landscapes / Water Reflections”
Understand the visual language of water and learn how to create reflections, submerged rocks and glistening highlights. Lectures cover strong fundamentals of painting and simple tools to break down the complexity of water. Christine teaches a flexible approach to creating art with special techniques for achieving loose brushwork and clean colors. Daily demos in oil with some thumbnail sketch demos in watercolor. Students will learn how to apply wet layers and non-toxic (solvent-free) ways to use oil paints. Workshop includes hand-outs, one-on-one instruction, and painting/sketching on location (weather permitting). Studio time will finish the workshop with special attention to interpreting a scene vs. just ‘making a copy’. This workshop is geared to oil painters, but students may work in any media and do not need both oil and watercolor to participate. Oil painters please note that this workshop will be run SOLVENT-FREE. No Gamesol, Turpenoid, Spike Lavender oil, Turpenoid, etc. will be used. Christine will teach you how to paint without solvent. This workshop is for all levels, however students should have familiarity with equipment and media of choice.
Wednesday – Friday, April 5 – 7, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Minimum of 9 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $550.00 for Booth Museum Members, $650.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Painting Workshop with Artist Michele Usibelli / “Techniques & Composition for Dramatic Paintings”
Join this intensive, 3-day workshop and discover approaches and techniques for creating dynamic paintings. Incorporating the design elements of Composition/Design, Value, Color, Paint Application and more, Michele will guide you through her painting process from concept to completion. Workshop will begin with an abbreviated lecture on the principles of design and composition, Michele will reinforce these lessons through demonstrations and one-on-one instruction. Students will experience and study all aspects of painting from life, to photographs, even plein air, weather permitting! Students should bring photographs, field studies and plein air paintings from which to work. Students working in oil, acrylic, gouache, watercolor and pastel are welcome to attend.
A fun and informative class, Michele has built her reputation on giving each of her students special instruction that is timely and appropriate, specifically geared for where you are in your painting journey.
ADDED VALUE: Michele’s workshop was designed to coincide with a workshop being taught by Jane Hunt. Students will receive all the benefits of studying with Michele, along with several ‘bonus’ learning opportunities for both groups and instructors to interface!
Wednesday – Friday, April 19 – 21, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $500.00 for Booth Museum Members, $575.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Painting Workshop with Artist Jane Hunt / “The Keys to Stronger Landscapes”
This comprehensive landscape course focuses on core skills to strengthen studio work. All areas of the process will be covered, with a particular emphasis on values, composition and color harmony. Jane de-mystifies the painting process by teaching straightforward, easy to understand steps. Using tried and true principles as a jumping off point allows students to loosen up and find their own voice. They’ll leave this class with the skills needed to take their work to the next level. There will be demos, discussions, handouts, and plenty of painting time and individual attention. Open to all levels (ideal for intermediate students).
ADDED VALUE: Jane’s workshop was designed to coincide with a workshop being taught by Michele Usibelli. Students will receive all the benefits of studying with Jane, along with several ‘bonus’ learning opportunities for both groups and instructors to interface!
Wednesday – Friday, April 19 – 21, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $500.00 for Booth Museum Members, $575.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Workshop with Artist Pat Fiorello / “Painting Luminous Flowers with Fun and Ease”
Learn to paint flowers in oil directly with a loose and fresh approach in this 3 day workshop with Pat Fiorello. She will share a simple approach to painting flowers using a base of transparent paints followed by opaque paints to achieve clean colors and a luminous glow. We’ll cover how to simplify flower shapes, depict form thru observation of light and shadow patterns, mix color and add expressive brushwork to your paintings. There will be demo’s, instruction and one-on-one guidance as needed while you paint. We’ll also cover a few topics specific to flowers as a subject including painting roses, how to paint white flowers, and how to depict a glass vase. On the first day, we’ll paint together with photo supplied by the instructor to concentrate on learning this technique. Then you will work from your own fresh flower set-ups on days 2 and 3. Students should have some experience with oil paint.
Wednesday – Friday, April 26 – 28, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Minimum of 6 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $425.00 for Booth Museum Members, $500.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Painting Workshop with Artist Patrick Saunders / “Painting Without Borders”
Explore the essential techniques for painting from direct observation and photography with award winning painter Patrick Saunders. Learn to paint any subject, from the most simple to complex with one approach. Patrick will demonstrate the process of simplifying the subject and moving to finish as rapidly as possible in order to add more energy and excitement to your painting. Students will learn about composition, value, texture, color temperature and accuracy in paint application. While Patrick will be demonstrating in oil paint, students are welcome to use acrylic and pastels, as the approach and concepts will be interchangeable.
Monday – Wednesday, May 1 – 3, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $475.00 for Booth Museum Members, $550.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Painting Workshop with Artist Patrick Saunders / “Capturing Character – Painting Dynamic Animal Portraits”
Learn to paint dynamic animal portraits, capturing a likeness as rapidly as possible. This 3-day workshop will focus on the accuracy of drawing, values, edges, texture, and color. Learn to paint alla prima, with dynamic brushwork and texture, achieving not only a likeness, but energetic and engaging paintings. We will focus on quick starts and a less is more approach. Learn what factors contribute to a likeness vs. unnecessary details that can contribute to an overworked, lifeless painting. All levels welcome, even if you’ve never painted animals before. Patrick’s simple steps for evaluating your paintings in progress will improve not only your skills as a painter, but your painting abilities in general
Thursday – Saturday, May 4 – 6, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $475.00 for Booth Museum Members, $550.00 for not-yet-members
1-Day Collage Workshop with Artist Lynn Weisbach / “Introduction to Collage”
Artist Lynn Weisbach has made a life of art, first in graphic design and, since 1992, as a full-time artist and instructor. In both of these careers she has won numerous national, regional and local awards and honors. She is an exceptional and enthusiastic instructor and teaches workshops and classes in traditional and contemporary water-media techniques, mixed media, collage, and assemblage. Whether you are just discovering the medium of collage or would like to add to your knowledge and skills, this class has something for everyone. We will be learning how to prepare different papers for collage, the types of glues used to secure them to your substrates, and when and how to use mark-making tools to achieve the different affects you want.
3-Day Painting Workshop with Artist Johanne Mangi / “Painting Horses – Plain & Simple”
Visually there’s nothing quite like the beauty of a horse whether in Portrait or Landscape. This workshop will take the mystery out of how to paint these majestic beauties. Johanne is known for her ability to teach in simple terms and use methods that push you beyond your imagination. But first you have to know what you are looking at. Students will go on a field trip to a local farm to learn and observe firsthand the important landmarks that make this subject look real and alive. Through demos and attentive instruction students will walk away with new confidence. This workshop is not about copying but understanding what it is you are painting. The point is to retain this knowledge and put it to good use no matter what you choose to paint. This is not a “one trick pony” workshop. Johanne’s goal is not to burden you with terminology and rules. It’s all about painting and getting the results you crave. She has always encouraged an expanded limited palette to keep choices simple when learning value and color. It’s not that scary. Drawing and edges? Not a problem. Be prepared for fun and hard work. This 3 Day Workshop packs a punch!
Wednesday – Friday, May 17 – 19, 2023
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $450.00 for Booth Museum Members, $550.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Workshop with Artist Karen Weihs / “From Realism to Abstraction”
Students will learn techniques on how to manipulate various knifes and make a great variety of marks. Information on paint manipulation and brushwork will also be included. Each morning there will be demos and in the afternoon Karen will spend time with each student helping them through the process.
Wednesday – Friday, May 24 – 26, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $430.00 for Booth Museum Members, $530.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Figure Sculpture Workshop with Artist Kevin Chambers
This 3-day intensive workshop is designed to give students the opportunity to focus exclusively on the core of the human figure. Understanding the classical torso is vital to establishing gesture, proportion, and design in the pose. The class will cover traditional techniques and demos for designing and executing a successful classical torso sculpture. Students will work from the live model, sculpting at ½ scale in water based clay on a provided armature. Option to fire the finished sculpture will be available through KLC Studios.
Friday – Sunday, June 23-25, 2023
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 7 students, Maximum of 12 students
FEE: $425.00 for Booth Museum Members, $500.00 for not-yet-members
*25 lbs of clay included per student.
2-Day Colored Pencil Workshop with Artist Sheila Hendrix
Most of us have some experience dabbling with colored pencils, either as a child in art class or as an adult with colored pencil coloring books. But did you know that they are much more sophisticated than just doodling? In this workshop, we will delve into this versatile fine art medium, while we create a colored pencil bird painting. We will explore various colored pencil techniques including how to layer color using different pencil strokes and pressure, as well as burnishing and fusing those layers to create a smooth blended look. Various tools will be utilized as well, including colorless blenders, solvents, and even some common household items. By the end of this workshop, students will have the knowledge and confidence needed to take their colored pencil artwork to a whole new level.
Saturday – Sunday, June 24-25, 2023
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 6 students, Maximum of 12 students
FEE: $225.00 for Booth Museum Members, $300.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Workshop with Artist Amanda Lovett / “Finishing Touches”
How many paintings have you started, on your own or in a workshop, that you always wanted to finish but haven’t been sure what to do next? Do you feel you need just a few suggestions or a bit of instruction to get you to the point of completing those ‘started’ paintings tucked away in your studio? This class will include ideas on painting ‘back in’ to a dry oil painting, how to match color when doing so, and many other helpful tips to make your life easier in the future. Whether you are looking to complete existing paintings, or just get a better understanding of how to go about putting those finishing touches that really make your painting sing, my goal is to help you focus on an area of painting that can sometimes be overlooked in workshops. A special supply list will be available and it is certainly best, but not necessarily required, to have reference material for the paintings you wish to complete.
Thursday – Saturday, July 13 – 15, 2023
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $450.00 for Booth Museum Members, $525.00 for not-yet-members
4-Day Painting Workshop with Artist Bill Davidson / “Painting Smarter Not Harder”
Students will learn to see a better way quicker which will spark confidence and imagination, all while having lots of fun. The following topics will all be covered: choosing the best attitude to eliminate confusing mental thoughts, why your materials may be defeating you, the simplest way to learn to see better, three simple questions to create foolproof designs, how to easily nail your values, creating a simplified color-wash, the simplest way to mix exciting colors, temperatures, and harmonies, how to apply textured, layered paint without mud or nasty grays, how to use chromatic black as a game changer, the easiest order of places to paint first, how to check your shapes , edges, and depth, and the key questions needed to make a great finish. Bill’s workshops are about losing ego, having fun, accelerated growth, and learning in a spirited atmosphere. Join the fun and warp speed your growth! Please visit billdavidson.biz for the latest supply list.
Thursday – Sunday, July 20 – 23, 2023
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $650.00 for Booth Museum Members, $725.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Acrylic Painting Workshop with Artist Claudia Hartley / “Abstracting the Landscape”
Modernize your paintings to be more joyful and “happy”! Students will learn to abstract the landscape from appropriate photos which will be supplied by Claudia. Students will learn composition, the use of cool and warm colors, vibrant color mixing, and experimenting. Claudia will give demonstrations, individual instruction, and critiques. Students will have the opportunity to complete a painting each day. The goal: learn, have fun, and fall in love with acrylic paints! To learn more about Claudia, visit: www.claudiahartley.com.
Wednesday – Friday, July 26 – 28, 2023
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $375.00 for Booth Museum Members, $475.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Workshop with Artist Bill Farnsworth / “Figures in a Landscape”
Bill Farnsworth will teach a 3-day oil painting workshop dealing with figures in a landscape. Bill will demo every morning to show students how a figure in a landscape can give the painting scale and a strong narrative. He will emphasize getting the gesture right and how to weave two pieces of reference together. Students will start the first day planning their painting in black and white to get their value structure right. The last two days they will work in limited color. To learn more about Bill, visit: www.billfarnsworth.com.
Wednesday – Friday, August 2 – 4, 2023
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $450.00 for Booth Museum Members, $525.00 for not-yet-members
5-Day Studio Landscape Workshop with Artist Dan Young / “Simplifying Your Paintings to Create More Impact”
The emphasis of this class will be on how to create paintings with more visual impact. The importance of fundamentals will be our starting point. This workshop will explore the process of making a piece of art instead of a copy of a photo. We will stress the importance of having a plan when you start a painting which will help tremendously with your success rate. Plan to create two smaller paintings daily. Bring photos and/or field paintings for reference. There will be demos, individual attention, and hopefully a few laughs.
Monday – Friday, August 7 – 11, 2023
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 12 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $650.00 for Booth Museum Members, $750.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Pastel & Oil Workshop with Artist Margaret Dyer / “The Figure in Pastels & Oil”
In Margaret’s workshops students are taught a traditional pastel & oil painting technique. Working with a live model, students will explore drawing, composition, anatomy, proportion, value, color and pastel application. Emphasis will be on developing form using light and shadow using Margaret’s easy step-by-step method. For those who are bewildered by color or are wanting to speed up and become less tight in their work, this is an excellent class to take. Students do not need prior pastel experience. Some drawing would be helpful, but not imperative. To learn more about Margaret Dyer, visit www.margaretdyer.com.
Wednesday – Friday, August 16 – 18, 2023
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 6 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $450.00 for Booth Museum Members, $525.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Oil Painting Workshop with Artist Amanda Lovett / “Plein Air Concepts for Studio Landscape Painting”
Even if you never leave the Studio, applying the basic Plein Air Techniques will improve your ability to add depth, atmosphere and life to your Landscapes. This workshop will cover basic to advanced techniques of painting in Plein Air and how to apply them to your studio work or use them out in the field. It’s a matter of learning how to see, deciding what’s important to the scene, and recognizing how much information you can lose in a photo. I’ll show you how to gather information every time you set foot outside, even when you’re not painting. Join me for three days of lively demos, hands-on painting and one-on-one instruction.
Wednesday – Friday, August 23 – 25, 2023
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $450.00 for Booth Museum Members, $525.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Workshop with Artist Robert Lemler / “Drawing and Painting the Figurative Subject / Oil or Pastel”
This 3-day figurative painting class will feature a live model daily, posed in a contextual setting. This is a direct painting class (wet into wet, alla prima). Each day will offer a unique subject. Students will paint both cool and warmly lit subjects, both low and high keyed arrangements. I will address all related topics, including drawing, design, posing and lighting of the subject, procedural choices, palette organization, supports and brushes. All levels of experience are welcome.
Thursday – Saturday, August 31 – September 2, 2023
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $525 for Booth Museum Members, $625 for not-yet-members
3-Day Watercolor Workshop with Artist Dylan Scott Pierce / “Fur and Feathers”
Dylan will guide the class in how to capture the beauty and unique character of the animal while conveying a mood and message in the painting. Various watercolor techniques will be demonstrated to achieve realistic textures unique to each animal. Using sketches to establish a synchronized order of importance, Dylan will explain how to make artistic decisions to create and effective composition, to communicate what is important to the viewer. Also, Dylan will demonstrate how using color studies will help discover unexpected ways of expressing ones message. Principles of creating depth and realism will also be demonstrated. This is an intermediate to advanced class.
Wednesday – Friday, September 6-8, 2023
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 5 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $300.00 for Booth Museum Members, $375.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Painting Workshop with Artist Gary Baughman / “Portraying Reflective Surfaces in Oil”
Are you attracted to the reflective surfaces of glass, silver, brass, or water but feel a bit intimidated to try to paint them? In this workshop, we’ll explore the sources and science of reflections and how to portray them accurately and realistically in paintings. We’ll practice these principles by painting a new still-life replete with reflective subjects each day while learning how to confidently paint the shapes, tones, and colors of reflected light from any object. On Saturday, painting reflective water surfaces such as lakes, streams, and rainy streets will be discussed and demonstrated. Students may opt to paint a waterscape from personal references or continue study from a fresh classroom still-life arrangement. All levels of experience welcome.
Thursday – Saturday, September 7-9, 2023
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 5 students, Maximum of 10 students
FEE: $325.00 for Booth Museum Members, $400.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Landscape Workshop with Artist Chris Groves / “The Classical Approach to Landscapes”
Class will begin with discussions on materials, palette, and composition. We will cover various techniques of drawing along with preliminary charcoal sketches, value and color studies, and fundamentals of color mixing in order to prepare for the final painting. The classical approach of monochromatic under-painting, direct-observation and application of color, followed by glazing techniques, will be discussed and shown. Class will consist of lectures, analysis, and individual critiques while the student paints. Students will bring their own reference material. All levels of artists are welcome.
Wednesday – Friday, September 13 – 15, 2023
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 10 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $475.00 for Booth Museum Members, $550.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Workshop with Artist Roger Dale Brown / “The Intricacies of Painting the Landscape in the Studio”
In this 3 day intensive workshop Roger will give a keynote presentation on the subject of building a good foundation in studio. The slide show and class will focus on developing a larger painting from foundation to the subtleties of brush work, techniques, color harmonies, tonality and impression of detail. There will be lots of information that will be given to the students in a understandable way. This class is designed for intermediate to advanced artists that want to push it to the next level. Come ready to work.
Wednesday – Friday, September 20 – 22, 2023
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 10 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $550.00 for Booth Museum Members, $625.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Workshop with Artist Nikki Davidson / “Painting the Big Sky”
This workshop will focus on the sky and clouds in all their glorious color and fascinating shapes. Painting the sky and clouds successfully can be a challenge. There are 5 secrets to painting beautiful clouds or a wonderfully atmospheric sky, and that is the focus of this workshop. Clouds can be especially challenging, as there are many different types which look different in varying light. Similarly, sunsets have their own special set of color organizations, and each require different blending techniques. Nikki will do a short demo on these methods with the students following along on their canvases. Students will learn the importance of color temperature, value structure, and depth in the composition. As always, there will be individual instruction and critique.
Wednesday – Friday, September 27 – 29, 2023
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Minimum of 5 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $325 for Booth Museum Members, $400 for not-yet-members
3-Day Plein Air Pastel Workshop with Artist Denise LaRue Mahlke
As a landscape painter, going to the source of our inspiration is key to understanding and seeing subtle value and color shifts as well as aerial and linear perspective. Time spent observing, sketching and painting outdoors will enable you to paint more effectively indoors, especially when using photographic reference. This workshop focuses on the fundamentals of landscape drawing and painting outdoors using the principles of good design, value, drawing, edges, color, and strokes or texture that applies to pastels as well as other mediums. The importance of simplifying the scene using a limited value range to produce a stronger design will be discussed and practiced daily, with emphasis on how to clarify your emotional response to the subject. Students are encouraged to write their impressions down as well and to take photos/video of their scene for future reference. Each day, students will be doing preliminary thumbnail sketches then field studies using soft pastels. I will be demonstrating my various approaches to pastel painting daily, outdoors, and provide one-on-one instruction at the easel. Join me as we explore the great outdoors in and around beautiful Cartersville and experience the joy of working in pastels in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.
Wednesday – Friday, October 4-6, 2023
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $425.00 for Booth Museum Members, $500.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Landscape Workshop with Artist John Taft
Ready Set Go! Comprehensive instruction, live demos, a lot of time painting with personal and group critique… I can hardly wait! I am a big believer in the fundamentals. In this workshop we will discuss the fundamentals of design/composition (READY). We’ll follow through and incorporate them as we develop several ideas from photos (you can bring your own, and/or use some provided) (SET). If the conditions are good, we may find ourselves outside near the Museum for part of the time painting from life! I know, that sounds crazy, but we are painters! The point of this workshop is to work together to refresh our focus and understanding of the fundamentals to make this development stage more…developed. On the final day, we will select our favorite idea and (GO) take it to a larger format “in studio”. These principles are universal, and though our focus will be the landscape, they are applicable to any subject. You will have your fill of instruction, and I am committed to giving each student constructive relevant feedback. This workshop is geared toward intermediate students with more advanced students benefiting as well, as all receive personal feedback. Come and paint.
Wednesday – Friday, October 11-13, 20239:00 am –4:00 pmMinimum of 8 students, Maximum of 15 studentsFEE: $450.00 for Booth Museum Members, $525.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Oil Painting Workshop with Artist Dustin Van Wechel / “Dynamic Wildlife Painting”
Discover new approaches and techniques for painting wildlife in this fun and intensive workshop! Through a combination of painting demonstrations, lectures, and one-on-one instruction, Dustin will guide you through the process of creating a wildlife work from concept to completion. Topics such as understanding form, design, and color to create drama as well as introducing painting techniques that will enhance your work, are just some of the vital components of wildlife painting that will be covered in this workshop. Open to all, beginners through professionals. Students should bring reference material such as photographs, field sketches, and plein air paintings from which to work. Some photographic reference will be provided for those who require it.
Thursday – Saturday, October 19 – 21, 2023
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $430 for Booth Museum Members, $505 for not-yet-members
5-Day Intensive Portrait Workshop with Artist Seth Haverkamp
In this workshop we will concentrate on representing a likeness through large shapes. By making large shapes progressively smaller, students will begin replacing the big shapes with simplified versions of the features until they have a fully developed portrait. Students will work from a live model and the class size will be kept small to allow for more one-on-one instruction.
Monday – Friday, October 23 – 27, 2023
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Minimum of 5 students, Maximum of 8 students
FEE: $600 for Booth Museum Members, $675 for not-yet-members
3-Day Painting Workshop with Artist Thomas Caleb Goggans / “Mastering the Mood”
Paintings that move us deeply and delight us the most are the ones that capture a feeling and mood that is meaningful, familiar, and powerful. This workshop is all about learning to capture the mood of moments we experience where the light, the people, the place, and the point in time create feeling and memory. By looking to deeply evocative art of the past, reflecting on what is meaningful to each person, and delving into the exciting possibilities of color & light, the physicality of materials, and orchestrating design, Thomas Caleb Goggans will lead each attendee in understanding how to capture their special images. Through demonstrations, info loaded conversations, visual inspiration, and personal guidance, participants will learn about developing a clear vision, obtaining quality reference, intentional planning, and achieving meaningful artwork in this three-day workshop with an additional bonus video session included.
Thursday – Saturday, November 2-4, 2023
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 6 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $425.00 for Booth Museum Members, $500.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Workshop with Artist Jackie Jones
This workshop will give you a strong foundation for any genre of painting from landscape to still-life to figurative. Using geometric shapes in still-life set-ups students will learn (or refresh their skills) in: drawing, perspective, value, composition, depth of field, and paint application. These shapes are found in the landscape, i.e. a cone may represent a spruce tree, the cylinder a tree trunk, a half sphere the bouquet of treetops and the cube a rough hewn rock. Like puzzle pieces, the halftones, cast shadows and reflected lights are key players that link the shade and light families. Aerial perspective is gained with overlap, size/scale change, value, and edges. Color theory, color mixing, and composition will round out the class giving you a solid foundation and strengthen your skills as we create a painting. Acrylics and water soluble oils are welcome.
Thursday – Saturday, November 9 – 11, 2023
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 10 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $450.00 for Booth Museum Members, $525.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Sculpture Workshop with Artist Sandy Scott / “Bird Sculpture and Comparative Anatomy”
The class begins with a discussion about birds anatomy, the principles of aerodynamics, and how to create the illusion of movement of birds in flight. All aspects of armature building and modeling in oil based clay will be explored. The importance of understanding comparative anatomy of vertebrates including quadrupeds will be emphasized. Above all, creating art is the focus including assembling reference material. Students will work from field guides, drawings, and internet imagery. Beginners are welcome. Scott has taught bird sculpture for over 35 years and is a fellow in the National Sculpture Society. She is recognized as one of America’s leading animal sculptors.
Wednesday – Friday, November 15 – 17, 2023
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 7 students, Maximum of 12 students
FEE: $425.00 for Booth Museum Members, $500.00 for not-yet-members
4-Day Watercolor Workshop with Artist Mick McAndrews / “Sophisticated Simplicity in Watercolor”
Immerse yourself in the unique qualities of watercolor in this comprehensive workshop designed for painters looking to strengthen their skills in composition, expand their visual language, and develop their artistic voice. Create more interest in your paintings as you exploit the wonder and intrinsic beauty of watercolor. Discussions and demonstrations will emphasize the importance of developing dynamic shapes, value contrast, and edge quality to produce sound compositions. Working with a limited palette, simplifying scenes, atmospheric perspective, and color theory will also be addressed. Less experienced painters can follow along in step-by-step group paintings while more experienced painters will work from their own reference material with individual guidance as necessary.
Wednesday – Saturday, November 15 – 18, 2023
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 20 students
FEE: $400.00 for Booth Museum Members, $475.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Workshop with Artist John Guernsey / “The Secrets of Dynamic Landscapes”
Gain new insights and skills in color mixing, light and shadow theory, and brushwork. Create paintings with a professional and dynamic look. Gain confidence in the painting process and learn ways to handle complex subject matter with great ease and simple gestures. Through a variety of lectures, demonstrations, practice studies, and one-on-one assistance, you will be challenged to apply unique techniques and to think in new ways about oil painting. Expect a focused, yet relaxed, atmosphere with lots of fun and camaraderie.
Wednesday – Friday, November 29 – December 1, 2023
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Minimum of 6 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $400 for Booth Museum Members, $475 for not-yet-members
2-Day Portrait Sculpture Workshop with Artist Kevin Chambers
This two day sculpture workshop will focus on classical portraiture. Students will build a life-size bust from a provided live model using water based clay on a provided armature. The class will cover classical techniques and approaches for building a basic portrait and demos for creating each feature. Basic anatomy and how to obtain a likeness in your portrait will also be discussed.
Saturday – Sunday, December 2-3, 2023
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 7 students, Maximum of 12 students
FEE: $325.00 for Booth Museum Members, $400.00 for not-yet-members
*25 lbs of clay included per student.
3-Day Oil Workshop with Artist Susan Patton / “Features of the Face”
Susan will share images from her recent visit to the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC, where she closely observed the eyes of several portraits done by master artists and studied what made them different from each other. In this workshop, she will teach how to identify and interpret various patterns, shapes, and characteristics in the features of the face. Susan will demonstrate painting the features while expanding on what she is thinking about during the process – what to avoid and important areas to get correct. She will also teach how to be observant before painting your subject in order to capture not only likeness but character. A portion of one day of class will be spent at the Booth Western Art Museum where participants will observe and sketch features from the artwork and photos, including the Carolyn & James Millar Presidential Gallery, where they will note many different shapes of features and look for the patterns discussed in class. Entry into the Museum is included in the workshop fee. Susan will demonstrate her way of premixing colors in her widely acclaimed “color circle”, and her newly developed “flesh tone circle” – a way of premixing flesh tones to give you a head start to finding the range of values and temperatures that you need in portraits. She will provide one-on-one feedback as students paint and draw the features of the face from photo references.
Wednesday – Friday, December 6 – 8, 2023
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $300 for Booth Museum Members, $375 for not-yet-members
3-Day Painting Workshop with Artist Ed Cahill / “Getting that Plein Air Look on Your Paintings – Even From Photos”
Join this fun and informative workshop and learn how to bring your paintings from photos to the next level. Work from your landscape shots or from Ed’s exhaustive collection and get the feel like they were painted on the spot! Join award winning Plein air and studio painter, Ed Cahill as he shows you how to choose the right photos, successfully crop and enhance the composition, and creatively adjust color to make compositions work better. Ed will also discuss techniques for brushwork and approach, ways to transfer and enlarge images on to any surface, and how to plan and execute your plan into finished works quickly and efficiently.
All media (oil, acrylic, water color) are welcome!
Wednesday – Friday, January 10-12, 2024
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 5 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $350.00 for Booth Museum Members, $425.00 for not-yet-members
2-Day Equine Drawing Workshop with Artist Elizabeth Scott / “Drawing Horses – Anatomy and More”
Accurate drawing is the bedrock of two-dimensional art, both realistic or abstract, whether the finished product is a drawing, painting, or even a sculpture. This will be a fun, artist-friendly workshop with practical applications for horse-loving artists. While there will be a few short demonstrations, most of the time we’ll roll up the sleeves and draw! Critiques will be positive and encouraging. Liz is an award-winning Signature Member of the American Academy of Equine Art. Beginner to Intermediate students.
Friday – Saturday, January 19-20, 2024
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 5 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $220.00 for Booth Museum Members, $295.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Workshop with Artist Celeste McCollough / “A Deep Dive into Landscape Color (in Oils)”
Given that we can never exactly replicate the colors we see in nature, every painting ideally makes a statement about the artist’s intention. This workshop will explore how to formulate a definite color intention and implement it. Strategies will be taught about how to use the building blocks of color to create a harmonious painting. Demonstrations will emphasize particular points and each student will receive one-on-one instruction. Bring some of your favorite photographic or other references to work from. The class will be taught in oil paints and all levels are welcome.
Wednesday – Friday, January 24-26, 2024
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 5 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $300.00 for Booth Museum Members, $375.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Egg Tempera Workshop with Artist Kathy Morris / “Painting the Portrait with Egg Tempera”
This workshop is designed for artists who would like to learn techniques and approaches for working in egg tempera. Students will be introduced to the world of egg tempera and learn the unique working properties of this medium used by the old masters. Kathy will provide individual instruction while sharing her knowledge of egg tempera and painting techniques. She will teach students how to mix egg tempera paint from scratch and guide them through her method of creating a portrait with egg tempera. Working from a photo reference Kathy will provide, students will learn how to make egg tempera paint, prepare an ideal modern surface from aluminum composite panels, transfer a drawing, create an ink wash underpainting, build color and light through multiple layers, and learn about paint application and the use of brushes for egg tempera.
BEGINNERS WELCOME! ALL PIGMENTS, DISTILLED WATER, AND EGGS ARE PROVIDED!
Wednesday – Friday, January 31 – February 2, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Minimum of 5 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $350.00 for Booth Museum Members, $425.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Oil Workshop with Artist Cindy Baron / “Harmony & the Landscape”
Harmony and the Landscape” – This workshop is designed to show how to take a tonal painting and build layers of color and harmonize. There will be a demonstration each day to talk about technique, composition, and design. I will work with each artist to help them achieve a better knowledge of the medium, as we work to a completed painting. Design, values, and colors will be discussed along with a critique at the end of the workshop. Photo references will be supplied or you may bring your own. Beginners to advanced students are welcome.
Friday – Sunday, February 9-11, 2024
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $450.00 for Booth Museum Members, $525.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Watercolor Workshop with Artist Cindy Baron / “Innovative Methods to Bring Richness and Life to Your Landscapes”
A different, unique approach to creating watercolor paintings that sing. I will show you how mixing layers of paint with a limited palette will hold their vibrancy, harmonize, and create an atmosphere that is exciting and complimentary to nature. My watercolors are filled with richness and depth applied only by applications of washes of color that are transparent and opaque. As a watercolorist and oil painter, I am able to apply techniques from both to give my paintings a unique feel. You will learn a different approach to mixing, throwing color on paper, and letting them mix to appear more natural to nature. Step-by-step I will show you how my palette of colors, techniques and lifting of pigment will develop into a painting with harmony and atmosphere. I have a very unusual approach. I will share all my tools, materials, and knowledge. I will introduce gouache and show you how to bring an exciting, spontaneous life to your paintings. With this class you will be given an insight into the capability of what watercolor paintings can achieve. We will learn the importance of studies to help problem solve a composition, the importance of subtle value changes to harmonize a painting, and glazing techniques that unite a painting.
Tuesday – Thursday, February 13-15, 2024
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 12 students
FEE: $450.00 for Booth Museum Members, $525.00 for not-yet-members
4-Day Portrait Workshop with Artist Michelle Dunaway / “Capturing the Essence”
During this four day intensive workshop, Michelle will lecture, demonstrate her painting techniques, and provide one-on-one instruction as students paint from life. The class will focus on Alla Prima painting, covering everything from composition and color mixing of skin tones to more advanced techniques such as color temperature which gives the visual illusion of the subject receding or coming forward in space. The beautiful intricacies of edges and brushwork will be a main focus as a way to lead the eye through the composition, making punctuations in paint and resting spots for the eye. This tool can be observed in nature and portrayed in paint to evoke emotion and rhythms in the painting. The class will do three paintings over the four days: two head studies and a two-day pose that covers advanced techniques for capturing a likeness, painting hands, and placing the sitter in an environment. Michelle will also do a slideshow of her work, including step-by-step photographs of her more elaborate finished studio work, while discussing things to keep in mind when taking a study back into the studio to make a completed work for the gallery. Beginners to advanced students are welcome as Michelle will work one-on-one with each student to help them achieve their next level in painting and give students specific guidance to meet their individual artistic goals.
Monday – Thursday, February 19 – 22, 2024
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 16 students
FEE: $750.00 for Booth Museum Members, $825.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Painting Workshop with Artist Booth Malone / “Chomping at the Bit – Capturing the Horse in Motion”
This 3-day painting course is directed towards the successful portrayal of the horse both in motion and still. One-on-one instruction and demonstrations from this accomplished instructor will provide insight and advice on anatomy (common errors to avoid), animation, composition, brushwork, palette, and how to best obtain and use reference material. “The Secrets of the Biz” is what this workshop is all about, taught by one of the best in the genre.
Thursday – Saturday, March 7-9, 2024
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $500.00 for Booth Museum Members, $575.00 for not-yet-members
3-Day Painting Workshop with Artist Kathy Anderson / “Painting Flowers in a Still-Life”
Kathy will start by taking the students through the all important design and block-in stage which sets the foundation for a strong painting. With morning demos and the students painting with one-on-one instruction in the afternoon, we will cover all the important ingredients of a beautiful painting – values, edges, clean color, and more. All levels of artists welcome!
Wednesday – Friday, March 13-15, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Minimum of 10 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $450.00 for Booth Museum Members, $525.00 for not-yet-members
5-Day Indoor Oil Landscape Workshop with Artist Jill Carver / “Aesthetic Tools for Landscape Design”
Jill will discuss concepts and techniques aimed to resolve and strengthen motifs and improve overall design, from initial ‘thought boards’ to actual preparation techniques. She will illustrate how unity and variety are used to create overall harmony. The class will explore the aesthetic principles of motif, notan, shape, value and color management, and the use of grids or armatures to divide up the space and help with placement. She will discuss the science of how we see and how we can control eye movement. Moving on from advanced design concepts and tools, Jill will tackle the practical techniques of scaling up a design through to ‘surface quality’ issues of working larger, working wet-over-dry, re-working passages that need correction, and the use of mediums, glazing techniques and varnishes. Jill will structure the workshop through daily set exercises, lectures, demos and brainstorming discussions.
Advanced-beginner to advanced level painters. You must be an experienced and regular painter to fully benefit from this class.
Monday – Friday, March 18-22, 2024
9:00 am –4:00 pm
Minimum of 10 students, Maximum of 15 students
FEE: $720.00 for Booth Museum Members, $795.00 for not-yet-members
Location:
The Booth Art Academy
1 North Gilmer Street
Cartersville, GA 30120
CALL 770-387-1553 TO REGISTER!
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