NEW: As of April, 2020 I will offer one on one mentoring sessions by phone, FaceTime or Zoom.
Private sessions offer options to discuss works in progress, carefully considering both strengths and potential improvements, work with sources/materials/inspirational ideas that may be helpful to you in
exploring your own direction, devise plans to help you make your art practice more effective and powerful.
$80. per 40 minute meeting--One time studio visit or continuing weekly, bi weekly or monthly mentoring scheduling available.
Prior to meeting I ask that you arrange a meeting date and time with me, pay via my PayPal account, sarapostart@gmail.com, send me images of work or questions about issues you’d like to discuss via email. I will send you a short list of questions for you to fill out prior to our first meeting.
For more info or to arrange a visit, contact me: sarapostart@gmail.com
Classes and Workshops:
I enjoy the dynamic environment of classes and workshops. It's a pleasure to get together with others and explore new territory in art. There's real joy in seeing each student develop and follow a personal path as they acquire new techniques and integrate new ideas into an individual art practice.
All plans are only as good as the possibilities for completing them. Needless to say, 2020 has been upended at least from now until the end of June. Stay tuned for mid summer into fall workshops to see if they will go forward. Meanwhile, make art and be well. I'll be in touch...
Sara Post 2020 Workshops In Beautiful Places
New this year: All Abstract Painting and Drawing workshops are open to both oil and acrylic painters. Abstract techniques and ideas will be adaptable to both media.
Surface History/Painterly Collage will continue to use water media, with the addition of oil pigment sticks and cold wax as an option for final layers.
AS OF JUNE, 2020: SEE BELOW FOR CURRENT WORKSHOP STATUS.
"Drawing Every Day: A 21 Day Drawing Challenge" Students receive daily abstract drawing prompts (3 Quick Draws, 1 Extended Drawing), share work on Padlet, an online image and information sharing site, attend weekly Zoom meetings to review, present work, see slide presentations. The next challenge runs October 6 through October 27, 2020.
"Drawing Together" Is a NEW ZOOM class offered weekly for four weeks.
April and May sessions have just wrapped up. Look for more Drawing Together later in the summer.
"Drawing Every Day" is a Twenty One Day Drawing Challenge, including daily drawing prompts, artist examples, experiments with materials and a variety of abstract drawing techniques. Weekly Zoom check in sessions include demos, Q+A, sharing work. We'll also share drawings on our Facebook Group page, "Drawing Together With Sara Post"
FREE INTRO SESSION TUESDAY, JUNE 23
21 DAY DRAWING ADVENTURE STARTS TUESDAY JUNE 30.
CONTACT ME FOR MORE INFORMATION: sarapostart@gmail.com
MARCH 20-22 : CANCELED UNTIL 2021 Gualala Art Center, Gualala, CA Abstract Painting With Oil and Acrylic Mixed Media CANCELED : Both oil and acrylic painters are welcome to explore abstract mixed media including cold wax and other mediums, pigment sticks, crayons and pastel. Discover ideas for creating beautiful surfaces and great paintings. Details here : Gualala Art Center
JUNE 5-7 : CANCELED UNTIL 2021 Pacific Northwest Art School, Coupeville, Whidbey Island, Washington Surface History : Layered Collage Paintings Combine your drawings and hand printed papers with paint to make beautiful, unique mixed media fine art work. Details here: Pacific Northwest Art School
JUNE 14-19 : CANCELED: Cullowhee Mountain Arts has ceased operations due to Covid 19 quarantine. Cullowhee Mountain Arts, Western Carolina University, Collowhee, NC, Groundworks: Abstract Drawing and Painting on Unconventional Surfaces Create painting ground with cement, plaster and collage and see how each powerfully impacts abstract art work. Both oil and acrylic painters are welcome. Mixed media materials include pigment sticks, crayons, graphite, carbon and pastel. Registration opens soon. Details here: Cullowhee Arts
These workshops are still under consideration--stay tuned!
JULY 24-26 : Shake Rag Alley, Mineral Point, WI : Surface History : Layered Collage Paintings This workshop will be online. Contact Shake Rag Alley for details. Work in beautiful layers by combining your own hand made drawings and prints with house paint and acrylics. Details here: Shake Rag Alley
AUGUST 7, 8, 9 : Cancelled due to California Covid limitations Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino, CA Abstract Experiments : Painting With Layers Use themes that form the basis for contemporary abstraction in both painting and drawing. Both oil and acrylic painters are welcome to explore abstract mixed media including cold wax and other mediums, pigment sticks, crayons, charcoal and pastels. Discover ideas for creating beautiful surfaces and great paintings.
October 15, 16, 17, 18 : Jen Tough Gallery, Santa Fe, NM, Abstract Experiments: Abstract Drawing and Painting Ideas and Techniques. This workshop has been delayed until 2021. Four glorious days of working with abstract painting in inspiring Santa Fe, New Mexico. More info here: Abstract Painting and Drawing
October 2021 Surface History: Layered Paintings with Water and Oil Based Mixed Media The Encaustic Center, Richardson, Texas
Art 26 / Sara Post Studio Small Workshops
Studio workshops are cancelled until 2021
From time to time I offer workshops at my studio in downtown Davis, California.
These workshops are usually scheduled 1-3 months in advance and are limited to six students. If you're interested, keep an eye on this space or sign up for my mailing list for notifications.