Jane Whittlesey

Beginning and Intermediate Painting and Drawing

Jane specializes in people who cannot draw straight lines or stick figures. She is a funny, kind, enthusiastic, knowledgeable teacher who firmly believes in the genetic inevitability of the artistic whim. Jane encourages students to use her art supplies before spending a lot of money on stuff they don’t need. A free supplies consultation is part of the class package.

Jane will teach anyone over the age of 12 and welcomes students with special needs. All of Jane’s classes are small, and are best described as individual, semi-private lessons in a group setting. Adult evening students may receive a complimentary glass of wine during class time, if desired. Jane supplies canvases and other materials to students at cost ($5 - $8), and professional grade acrylic or oil paints + brushes for $3 per session

Contact information: mommyceo@yahoo.com (preferred method) or www.janepaints.com, 303.250.6773

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Jean Riordan

Printmaking, Encaustic (colored waxes), Acrylic, Collage and Beginning Watercolor

Jean is an owner and founding member of pARTiculars. Having worked in various mediums, she currently focuses on 2D art. She enjoys teaching printmaking, encaustic and collage classes as well as painting in acrylic, oil and watercolor.

Jean has participated in local and national juried shows, and has won numerous ribbons. She is a member of the Louisville and Boulder Art Associations and the Colorado Watercolor Society. Believing everyone is an artist, Jean likes to help people discover their talents. Having taught public school for thirty years, Jean can relate to student needs and help make them successful. Loving color, and the application of it with a brush, Jean works from the motto, “It’s all good!”

Contact information: 303.665.5745, riordan81@msn.com

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Wendy Wham Mills

Calligraphy, Beginning and Plein Air Oils, Color Mixing, Beaded, Loom and Wire Jewelry

Wendy Wham Mills has been creating artwork ever since she can remember. Initially she embraced pencil sketching followed by acrylics, calligraphy, jewelry and beadwork. After being exposed to oils over sixteen years ago, she was hooked. Wendy is an owner and a founding member of pARTiculars art Gallery & Teaching Studio in Old Town Lafayette, CO.

A member of the Louisville Art Association, and TeachStreet, she has studied calligraphy for over thirty years, and has studied painting with John David Phillips and Kim English and others at the Art Students League of Denver. She believes that there is beauty everywhere. It is her joy to capture, and then impart the exquisiteness of life with others, and to share the art she loves with her students.

Contact information: 303-763-9996, wendywhammills@gmail.com, www.WendyWhamMills.com

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Susan Opfer

Woodblock printing, Rubberstamp carving, Drawing, Beginning photoshop

Susan believes creating artwork is a pathway to self knowledge and growth. Having the courage to face the unknown - a blank canvas - helps build skills that can be called on in other areas of life. Being willing to open the doors to creativity makes creating art so much fun. And having fun can lead to great art! Susan has studied art since she was a child and brings diverse skills to the classroom. She believes a strong foundation in drawing makes one successful with all other mediums.

Susan has worked for many years in the graphic arts field, doing production, retouching & color correction and layout & design. She is a member of East Boulder County Artists and Louisville Art Association. She makes her living as an artist and a massage therapist.

Contact information: 303.641.4248, susanopfer@gmail.com, www.susanopferART.com

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Suzanne Connolly Howes

Felting, Mosaic

A teacher for 28 years, Suzanne loves to help people find their creative expression in the ancient art of wet felt-making. She will teach you how to “paint” using wool fibers, and students find the physical rubbing and shrinking of the fibers to be immensely satisfying and magical.

Suzanne came to her art through her love of gift giving and especially enjoys helping others make loving, memorable gifts to give to friends and family.

Contact Information: 303.499.0635, thirstyhands@aol.com

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Marissa Perry Saints

Kid's Classes

Marissa has been teaching art to kids for over eight years. She offers a variety of classes including painting, drawing, mixedmedia, sculpture and recycled art for children ages 7-12. Marissa has taught classes at the Corcoran School of Art & Design Summer Camp in Washington DC and more recently at pARTiculars where she is an owner and founding member. Marissa’s classes for kids include a brief art history lesson at the beginning, a demo on technique, ample time to create! and a friendly critique at the end.

Marissa has a B.A. in International Studies from the University of Arizona and has been working as a professional artist for the past six years. She is also founder of Dsenyo, a social enterprise working to create opportunity for women and artisans in Malawi, Africa. Marissa designs handbags and accessories featuring African textile design for Dsenyo

Contact information: 720.224.8649 or marissa@dsenyo.com, www.dsenyo.com.

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Molly Hargarten, CWS

Coffee & Watercolor, Watercolor Textures & Techniques, Try Your Hand at Watercolor, Private Lessons

Molly Hargarten, CWS, has spent the last 11 + years painting in watercolor. She received her Colorado Watercolor Society certification 3 years ago and has taught on and off throughout her professional career. She has participated in many juried and invitational exhibits in the state and has received numerous awards. Molly loves color, to have fun and try new things and hopes that her students will catch her enthusiasm for experimentation. Molly teaches a variety of classes dealing with techniques, composition, textures, seasonal topics, controlling pigment and making changes to your paintings. She is also available for private lessons.

Contact information: 303.494.5314, molly1983@comcast.net, www.mollyhargarten.com

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Arlyss Grosz

Fused glass

Teaching has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My teaching approach is based on adult learning and I believe that anyone can create an art piece that they will wear or proudly display in their home. My art medium is fused and kiln-formed glass. Topics that I teach at the gallery include: fused glass jewelry, bottle stoppers, holiday ornaments, small dishes and platters constructed from fusible art glass and creating usable art from recycled glass.

Contact information: 720.839.3831 or email nekoldesigns@nekoldesigns.com

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Jocelyn Hunter

Silversmithing Basics, Simple Silver Soldering, Advanced Silversmithing, Private Lessons

The purpose of jewelry is to help you feel good. Natural stones and fossils resonate with earth energy. Inspired by ancient gem lore, Jocelyn creates silver jewelry with a commitment to comfort and wearability. Hand fabrication techniques ensure that each piece is unique.

Jocelyn uses simple tools and equipment that make the art of silversmithing accessible to anyone who wants to learn.

Contact information: Please call for more information and to schedule sessions, jocelyn6.hunter@gmail.com, 720.890.0966.

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Donna Flebbe

Pastel Painting, Watercolors, Multi - Media, Polymer Cla

Creating with pastels is both a joy and a challenge; a joy as oneexplores color and technique; a challenge because there are many possibilities as color is mixed on the paper by overlaying and blending. When painting with pastel Donna is not shy, she uses intense luscious colors and revels in the results. She says you cannot really make a mistake with your painting, one only works a little more on it to refine and perfect.

Donna has found working with polymer clay very satisfying too. She creates beautiful wall hangings that are appealing to the senses. Donna teaches pastel, watercolor and polymer clay at the gallery and in her studio. Contact her for more information.

Contact information: Email: flebullfroggulch@msn.com, Phone:303.661.0797

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Jackie Friesth

Beginning Watercolor, Beginners +, Transparent to Opaque, Color Mixing, Private Lessons

Jackie Friesth makes her living as a painter and teacher in Boulder County Colorado. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She is a owner and founding member of pARTiculars, Art Gallery and Teaching Studio in Old Town Lafayette, Colorado.

Jackie has participated in local, state and national juried shows and has received numerous awards. She is a Member of the Louisville Art Association, Colorado Watercolor Society, and the American Watercolor Society. Jackie loves to paint and teach transparent watercolors. Although watercolor has been thought to be “tricky” for some, Jackie hopes to unravel some of the mysteries and problems that artists experience.

Contact information: 720.232.1093, JackieFriesth@mac.com,
www.artistjackiefriesth.com

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