Virtual Art Classes
- At September 02, 2021
- By katzp
- In Behind The Scenes, News, Special Events
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I would tell you that I’ve dipped my toe in the waters of virtual delivery of art classes, but in fact the experience was more like being thrown in the deep end of the pool!
The good news is that I survived, enjoyed it, and will be diving in again later this fall.
This spring, the University of Sask Community Arts program asked me if I would teach a virtual Watercolor summer class.
I agreed to offer a five class series in July titled Sketching With Ink & Watercolor; and I delivered it via zoom to eight eager, energetic and enthusiastic students.
It was a TON of work preparing to facilitate this program.
I had to figure out not only the content, but also the technical end of things – linking phone for demo with desktop computer for the theory and conversational end of the class.
Once the class was announced, before I could even turn around and let people know that the class registration had gone live, the session was already full.
And when I agreed to deliver a repeat of the session later this fall, the same thing happened again. The November 2021 class was fully registered in less than 24 hours.
The photos you see featured in this post are from the first offering of the program.
I thought you might enjoy seeing what things look like from the instructor’s side of the screen!
I am maintaining a list of people who are interested in classes I offer, so if you would like to be added to that list just drop me a line and let me know.
LISA HUARD
THE virtual watercolor class was such fun!! As we all said, should you wish to deliver further classes I know of 7 others who would likely band together again and explore any journey you may wish to lead us in!
Cannot thank you enough, add me to your list.
katzp
Thanks Lisa, for the kind words. I’m so glad you enjoyed the experience. I’ll definitely let you know about future classes. Warm Wishes, Pat
Kathyhancock
Thx so much Pat.
Enjoy yoUr emails!
katzp
You’re welcome, Kathy. Good to hear. Cheers, Pat
Bonnie
Had been well 30 years since I played in watercolours. This class brought me back to the wonder of the medium.
Pat your instruction has inspired and motivated me to jump feet first back into watercolor.
Sign me up for future notifications.
katzp
Hi Bonnie. Great to hear you are back playing with the watercolors again. Looking forward to seeing what you do with them. Got you on the list for notifications. Cheers, Pat
Rose Brewster
Sounds wonderful! I love your artwork and would love to learn from you.
Any thoughts of offering the classes to your readership since you’ve already done the work?
I would love to be in that list!
Always a pleasure to read your posts.
katzp
Hi Rose. It would be great to have you join in a class. I expect I will be offering more classes in the future. For right now, just this one through Community Arts for the fall. I’m creating some pieces for another solo show this fall, so that’s going to take some time. I have added you to the list of people interested in future classes. So glad you are enjoying the posts. Cheers, Pat