“All the watercolor techniques were perfect for beginners. Keep it up – great class.”by Mary Montella from Watercolor for Beginners with Guy Magallanes.
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Art and Decorative Art
“All the watercolor techniques were perfect for beginners. Keep it up – great class.”by Mary Montella from Watercolor for Beginners with Guy Magallanes. The picturesque surroundings of Filoli make a wonderful venue for art and artists, providing inspiration and a range of valuable resources. Students can experience one-on-one instruction and personal guidance while attending one of our 2 – 5 day classes or work on their own during special Artist Access Days. Artists are invited to join our registry of art exhibitors. Filoli presents a new schedule of exhibits each year. Our students say it best . . . “Very good class. Excellent instructor.” “Sara Frank is an outstanding teacher – patient, gifted and with a splendid sense of humor.” “Thoroughly enjoyed the class, learned a lot and would like to pursue further. Clelia is an excellent teacher.” “Fabulous class - intense but fun. Instructor was delightful.” Classes
Sweet Peas by Sara Loesch Frank. Calligraphy WorkshopThursdays, February 25 through March 18, 2010, 9:00 am–12:00 pm, Develop the skill of lettering through the use of a broad-edged pen. This class gives you the ability and flair to personalize your correspondence, journals, artwork, garden labels, and more. Then, when you address invitations and announcements, they are sure to be noticed! Additionally, an elegant yet easy-to-read style with the potential for delicate flourishes will be introduced. Former students are welcome to attend to further their studies through independent instruction. This is a Botanical Art Certificate program “elective” course. Fee: $180 for members; $215 for non-members.
Macro photograph of a rose by Susan Rosner. Photography WorkshopsInstructor: Susan Rosner, Fotomentours Take your camera off automatic mode and learn how to create better images! With its brilliant colors and breathtaking scenery, the Garden at Filoli provides wonderful opportunities to create a variety of extraordinary images. These workshops include classroom instruction on equipment use and technique, field shoots with plenty of individual attention and follow-up meetings for critique and feedback. Classes take place in the Bourn Room on the second floor of the historic House and in the Garden. Access to this classroom is by stairs only. For questions about accessibility, please contact the Education Office by email to classes@filoli.org or by phone at (650) 364-8300, ext. 233. Fee for the series: $460 members; $570 non-members
Photo by Susan Rosner. NEW! Seasons at Filoli Photography SeriesInstructor: Susan Rosner, Fotomentours Capture the seasons at Filoli through these NEW workshops. With spring come a bounty of daffodils, tulips, blooming cherry trees and more. With summer come vibrantly colored summer blooms like dahlias, begonias and hydrangeas. Fall reveals an ever-changing palette of blooms and leaves for the eye and camera to capture. All of these workshops are held on Saturdays so that those working during the week can attend these fun and informative workshops. Follow-up sessions are held in the Bourn Room on the second floor of the historic House and in the Garden. Access to this classroom is by stairs only. For questions about accessibility, please contact the Education Office by email to classes@filoli.org or by phone at (650) 364-8300, ext. 233. Fee for the series: $320 members; $410 non-members
Blushed (detail) by Guy Magallanes. Watercolor for BeginnersThursday, March 4 through Saturday, March 6, 2010, 9:30 am–3:30 pm, Explore the many ways to use watercolor in this class, created specifically for the beginner and those with a little experience. Through step-by-step instruction, discover the fundamentals of working with watercolor, including making a watercolor wash, applying glazes and textures, mixing colors and more. This class lays the foundation for continued learning and participation in other watercolor workshops at Filoli. Fee: $225 for members; $270 for non-members. Fee includes all materials. 
Watercolor for Beginners IIMonday, May 17 through Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 9:30 am–3:30 pm, Let this workshop take you beyond working with simple shapes. Further your studies and gain knowledge of how to better control color, value, softness and heaviness through easy to understand exercises. You will create a beautiful floral painting that you’ll be proud to take home and show off! All classroom materials will be provided; a materials list will be available during class so that you can start building your own painter’s kit. Fee: $225 for members; $270 for non-members. Fee includes all materials. 
Owl drawing (detail) by Clelia Lion. Lessons in DrawingFridays, March 5 through 26, 2010, 10:00 am–1:00 pm Build your observational skills and discover how to realistically reproduce shapes, forms, values and textures in pencil. Easy exercises in drawing and shading build your confidence and ability in preparation for your final projects: accurate and detailed renderings of plants or animals. More advanced students may also complete lessons with pen and ink or colored pencil. Bring your #2 graphite pencil and a good, non-staining eraser. All other materials are provided. Former students are welcome to attend to further their studies through independent instruction. Fee: $180 for members; $215 for non-members 
Bookmaking for BeginnersFriday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17, 2010, 9:30 am–3:30 pm Make your own personalized book to use for sketches, writing and other artistic endeavors. Discover the basics of bookmaking: fiber grain, working with adhesives, how to choose the right materials and tools, and lots of tips for working at home. Each student will create a hardcover, multi-section, 5” x 10” landscape style book with approximately 40 pages of medium-weight paper and an attractive cover made from book cloth and decorative paper. Fee: $175 for members; $210 for non-members. Fee includes all materials. 
Pique AssietteSaturday, April 17, 2010, 9:30 am–3:30 pm Discover the popular French mosaic technique of using pieces of broken ceramics and other found objects that are arranged in patterns or designs to create one-of-a-kind stepping stones, table tops, pottery and more. Its appeal and expressiveness lie in the idea of lateral thinking, humor, recycling and the significance of the found objects. In this one-day workshop, students learn the entire process and create two unique and colorful garden stepping stones. Fee: $90 for members; $110 for non-members. Fee includes most class materials; a short materials list is available upon registration. 
Beginning Basket WeavingFriday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1, 2010, 9:30 am–3:30 pm Handmade baskets have been used by ancient civilizations and today for gathering and storing food, fishing, cooking, rituals and decoration. Tap into new levels of creativity as Nadine shares her passion for basketry with you. Begin by coiling a beautiful basket around a polished stone, using your choice of long, flexible pine needles or fragrant sweetgrass. After getting started, you will practice many other techniques including fancy stitches, inserting beads between coils, other ways to start baskets and. of course, how to finish! Everyone will go home with a beautiful basket of their own making. This class is ideal for beginners or anyone who wishes to learn a new basket weaving technique. Fee: $225 for members; $270 for non-members. Fee includes all materials. 
Embroidery SeriesInstructor: Lucy Barter Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric with a needle and thread or yarn. Other materials, such as precious metal threads, pearls, beads, quills and sequins, were incorporated by enterprising women. Its origins are so old that it is not known when it began, but examples survive from Ancient Egypt, Iron Age Northern Europe and Zhou Dynasty China. Always considered a “woman’s art,” making and selling embroidery was often one of the few jobs that women of “good character” could hold. Wonderful examples of needlework are in Filoli’s permanent collection and Filoli is pleased to continue the teaching of this important art form. Using kits designed by the instructor, a graduate of the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court, students learn to create individual pieces of work in each workshop. Classes take place in the Bourn Room on the second floor of the historic House. Access is by stairs only. For questions about accessibility, please contact the Education Office by email to classes@filoli.org or by phone at (650) 364-8300, ext. 233. Fee for 3-part series: $450 for members; $550 for non-members Fee for individual classes: $165 for members; $195 for non-members. Please register below each class. 
Jacobean Embroidery (detail) by Lucy Barter. Part One – JacobeanFriday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10, 2010, 9:30 am–3:30 pm Jacobean Embroidery, also known as crewelwork, is a form of surface embroidery that dates back a thousand years to such masterpieces of decorative arts as the Bayeux Tapestry. This two-day workshop is designed as an introduction to this form of surface embroidery and teaches a variety of basic stitches. Using a kit designed by the instructor, a graduate of the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court, students can choose from a range of colors to create individual pieces of work. Fee for this class: $165 for members; $195 for non-members 
Stumpwork (detail) by Lucy Barter. Part Two – StumpworkFriday, July 23 and Saturday, July 24, 2010, 9:30 am–3:30 pm Stumpwork is made up of raised embroidery elements, such as silk-shaded 3D wired petals and leaves, or wings to a butterfly. The thread used in this class is embroidery floss on a twill background fabric, with some gold threads wired and swatches of fabric for making the 3D components. Some of the stitches used are also used in Jacobean embroidery, and in class you will see how they can be used to create a very different embroidery look. There are some types of gold thread used in this class that are also used in goldwork, making this a nice introduction to goldwork. Fee for this class: $165 for members; $195 for non-members 
Goldwork (detail) by Lucy Barter. Part Three – GoldworkFriday, August 20 and Saturday, August 21, 2010, 9:30 am–3:30 pm Using a pattern inspired by the gardens at Filoli, you will learn goldwork techniques, such as felt padding to create a raised effect, and will work with various different types of gold thread: Japanese, check thread, pearl purl and twist. The gold thread is stitched down by couching or threading the gold onto a needle. This will be a perfect project for beginners to goldwork. Fee for this class: $165 for members; $195 for non-members 
Hot and Spicy HibiscusFriday, July 9 and Saturday, July 10, 2010, 9:30 am–3:30 pm It’s all about putting punch in your flower paintings! Study with Nancy Collins, well-known artist recognized for her knowledge and application of watercolors. Nancy will teach you techniques for mixing colors on your paper, not in your palette, to create the vibrancy of the hibiscus and help your paintings stand out from the masses. Fee for this class: $150 for members; $180 for non-members 
Valley Poppies by Paul Kratter. Plein Air Oil Painting WorkshopsPlein air is French for “in the open air.” It is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors, a practice that became popular in impressionist painting. California has a long tradition of producing great plein air painters. Paintings done outside are completed in a relatively short time, as the artist works to capture the scene before the light changes significantly. Through these workshops you will learn useful techniques for painting plein air. Our class sizes are very limited in order to provide plenty of individual attention and access to the Garden and woodland areas. Some painting experience is recommended. Classroom space is also available for those wishing to take their work indoors. 
Paul demonstrates painting plein air. Plein Air In the Nature PreserveThursday, April 22 through Saturday, April 24, 2010, 9:30 am–3:30 pm, Experience the tranquility and beauty of Filoli’s nature preserve while learning to paint plein air. Understand the process of composing a plein air painting, from equipment use and preparation to drawing and painting. One-on-one critiques at the easel and group discussion will be held daily. Fee: $265 for members; $315 for non-members. 
Gate to the Garden by Kathy Sharpe. Plein Air In the GardenThursday, May 13 through Saturday, May 15, 2010, 9:30 am–3:30 pm, Let the garden at Filoli be the inspiration and backdrop for you next plein air masterpiece. Demonstrations, technique discussions, a lot of painting and friendly critiques are planned for this invigorating workshop. Fee: $265 for members; $315 for non-members. 
The Art of Birds — Bird Watching and DrawingMonday, May 17, Wednesday, May 19 and Friday, May 21, 2010, 9:00 am–12:00 pm Spend three mornings at Filoli learning to draw birds under the close eye and guidance of naturalist and wildlife artist Edward Rooks. Begin your discovery in the classroom practicing drawing techniques. Then take it outdoors to watch and sketch our beautiful birds while learning about the birds that make Filoli their home. Get ready for your next bird scouting expedition and learn to record what you see. Fee: $135 members; $165 non-members. 
Learn how to get the colors you want. Color Mixing for ArtistsThursday, August 19 through Saturday, August 21, 9:30 am–3:30 pm Color mixing is a necessity for all artists. This class teaches students to mix the colors they want, not the ones they end up with through trial and error. Learn an easy system for combining colors consistently to achieve the broadest possible spectrum for any “wet” medium including watercolor, gouache, acrylics, oils, inks, alkyds or egg tempura. This understanding will help students move to a much higher level of achievement. Students enrolled in the Certificate Program are given homework assignments in each class. Fee: $325 for members; $390 for non-members. |
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