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My First Workshop At Hoyt Arboretum Was A Success!

  My Seedpods in Watercolor and Pastels workshop at Hoyt Arboretum was a success. I certainly enjoyed teaching adults various techniques to fully complete a watercolor painting, including a background. All participants did finish an artwork by the end of the class and their work was stunning! Several of the students stated how happy they were to do just that, bring home a finished work after only a two-hour workshop.  I did write up many notes and an outline for the class. It was quite detailed yet allowed for flexibility and change, if needed.  A very important note that I wrote myself was to ask all workshop participants if I may take photos for publication in my blog . Gratefully, everyone gave me the ok.  The Supplies: Another note was in regards to the supplies provided. All participants paid both for the class and a $15 material fee. I spent much time ordering all the materials which included zippered art bags about 10"x9". I placed each bought item into the b...

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My Long-standing Duet: A Poem and A Painting, Notes About Both

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