Watercolor Floral Painting
Date: 6/26/25 Thursday
Time: 1–4pm
Location: SCAC at 109 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Registration Cut-off Date: 6/19/25
Instructor: Roberta Nelson
Cost: $30
Workshop Description: The workshop focuses on the traditional method of watercolor painting, also known as glazing. The superimposed wash is the foundation for the traditional method of watercolor painting. The paint is applied in a series of flat or graded washes superimposed from light to dark to create desired effects. The lightest color wash is applied first; the medium is applied over it; and the darkest applied over the medium. The top wash will determine the final effect.
Materials Provided by the Participant: set of watercolor paints (do not buy tube colors that say tint), brushes, cold pressed 140lb. wt. watercolor paper 9”x 12” or larger, a board larger than the paper to stretch the paper, masking or painters tape, water container, paper towels, pencil, eraser, and photos to use for subjects.
Materials Provided by the Instructor: information sheets
Contact the instructor to register: email rnelson33@rochester.rr.com
Colored Pencil Floral Drawing
Date: 6/27/25 Friday
Time: 1–4pm
Registration Cut-off Date: 6/20/25
Location: Artworks Gallery, 109 Fall St., Seneca Falls, NY
Cost: $30
Instructor: Roberta Nelson
Workshop Description: This workshop focuses on the various techniques used to blend colored pencil strokes (including linear stroke, overlaying colors, scumbling, impressing, glazing, burnishing, colorless blending pencils), removing, wax build-up, and various finishing methods.
Materials Provided by the Participant: set of colored pencils including white, grey, and black (Prismacolor brand recommended), eraser, pencil sharpener, and a colorless blending pencil.
Materials Provided by the Instructor: drawing papers,information packets and photos that can be used for inspiration.
Contact: for information or to register by emailing the instructor at rnelson33@rochester.rr.com
Pen and Ink Wash Drawing
Date: 6/28/25 Saturday
Time: 10am – 3pm
Cost: $40
Registration Cut-off date: 6/21/25
Location: SCAC 109 Fall St. Seneca Falls, NY
Instructor: Roberta Nelson
Workshop Description: The workshop will concentrate on applying ink washes and methods used to create tonal values in objects when drawing with pen and ink or felt tipped pen, and the ways various drawing techniques are applied.
Materials Provided by the Participant: fine felt-tipped pen, drawing tablet or paper, regular pencil, eraser, and photo to be drawn.
Materials Provided by the Instructor: India Ink, brushes, illustration board, and information packets
Contact the instructor: for more information or to register email rnelson33@rochester.rr.com.
Pen and Ink Drawing
Date: 7/10/25 – 7/17/25 Thursday afternoons
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Cost: $20 per class
Registration Cut-off date: 7/5/25
Location: SCAC 109 Fall St. Seneca Falls, NY
Instructor: Roberta Nelson
Workshop Description: The workshop will concentrate on methods used to create tonal values in objects when drawing with pen and ink or felt tipped pen, and the ways various drawing techniques are applied.
Materials Provided by the Participant: fine felt-tipped pen, drawing tablet or paper, regular pencil, eraser, and photo to be drawn.
Materials Provided by the Instructor: information packets
Contact the instructor: for more information or to register email rnelson33@rochester.rr.com.
Still Life Basics
Date: 7/11/25 – 8/1/25 Friday afternoons
Time: 1pm-3pm
Locations: Seneca County Art Council, 109 Fall St., Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Instructor: Roberta Nelson
Cost: $10 per class
Registration: Cut-off Date: 7/6/25
Workshop Description: These 4 day classes where each class builds upon the previous one are for those who want to learn how to compose an interesting still life or for those who just want to refresh their skills. It focuses on the use of positive and negative shapes, different types of balance, spatial relationships, aerial perspective, and contrast and variety of values, colors, and textures.
Materials Provided by Participant: For the first class just bring white drawing paper or pad 9”x 12” or larger, regular pencil, and an eraser. If desired, bring photos of objects to be used..
Materials Provided by Instructor: information sheets.
Contact Information: register with the instructor at rnelson33@rochester.rr.com
Ink Wash Drawing
Date: 7/12/25 Saturday
Time: 10am -3pm
Locations: Seneca County Art Council, 109 Fall St., Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Instructor: Roberta Nelson
Registration: Cut-off Date: 7/6/25
Cost: $40
Workshop Description: India ink is applied in different value mixtures to create areas of highlights, mid-tones, and shadows in the individual objects. When dry, fine textures and details can be added using pen and ink or felt pens.
Materials Provided by Participant: assortment of watercolor and bristle brushes, water container, paper towels, heavy weight drawing paper or pad (80lb, – 100lb.) at least 9”x12”, pencil, eraser, and fine tipped felt pen. Optional: photos to be reproduced.
Materials Provided by Instructor: India ink and instruction sheets
Contact Information: register by contacting the instructor at rnelson33@rochester.rr.com
Colored Pencil Painting
Date: 7/24/25 – 7/31/25 Thursdays
Time: 1-3pm
Cost: $20/class
Location: Seneca County Art Council, 109 Fall St., Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Instructor: Roberta Nelson
Registration: Cut-off Date: 7/17/25
Workshop Description: Colored pencil painting is applying a solution such as Gamsol to blend the color strokes which creates the appearance of a painting rather than a drawing.
Materials Provided by Participant: Colored pencils (preferably Prismacolor), brushes, regular pencil, eraser, paper towels, and photos of desired subject to be painted.
Materials Provided by Instructor: information sheets, solution medium, papers, and blending swabs.
Contact Information: to register email rnelson33@rochester.rr.com
Watercolor Landscape Techniques
Dates: 7/26/25 Saturday
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: SCAC at 109 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Registration Cut-off Date: 7/13/25
Cost: $40
Instructor: Roberta Nelson
Workshop Description: This workshop is designed to enhance your paintings by increasing depth with the use of warm and cool pigments, by using different types of washes and painting methods to achieve various effects, and by using unusual tools and materials to create interesting textural effects.
Materials Provided by the Participant: watercolor paint set, brushes, cold pressed 140lb. wt. watercolor paper, board larger than the paper to stretch the paper, masking or painters tape, water container, paper towels, water container, pencil and eraser, and photos to use for subjects.
Materials Provided by the Instructor: instruction sheets andmaterials and tools for texturing.
Contact: for questions or to register email the instructor at rnelson33@rochester.rr.com
To register email rnelson33@rochester.rr.com.