Art Classes and Creative Workshops
June
Tuesday June 11 2:00-5:00
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Understanding the Principles of Photography
Whether you’re a novice looking to grasp the basics or an intermediate photographer seeking to refine your skills, this course offers a comprehensive journey into the realm of visual storytelling. Throughout the program, you’ll delve into essential concepts such as composition, lighting, and camera settings, equipping you with the technical prowess to bring your creative vision to life. Guided by award-winning photographer Mark Krancer, you’ll embark on hands-on exercises learning about your camera’s functions. In addition to technical skills, Mark will answer questions about your particular camera, empowering you to enhance and perfect your images while understanding ISO, shutter speed, and aperture. Recommended gear: While you can learn elements of photography with a smartphone or “point and shoot” camera, you will gain the most from this class with either a mirrorless or DSLR camera. For the purpose of this class, different aspects of film photography are not covered.
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Location: CLE Lecture Hall
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Instructor: Mark Krancer has been capturing beauty in the world since 2014. Mark’s photography adorns many public and private exhibits as far away as Beijing, London, Madrid, and Milan. Mark was the winner of Scenic America’s “America the Beautiful” 2023 contest in two categories. In 2023, he was the winner of the Florida Preservation Award for Outstanding Preservation Communications/Media. Among other distinctions, Mark also won the 2018 “Best Photographer” award in Jacksonville, was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in 2017, and has been published in National Geographic.
Wednesday June 12 10:00-12:00
Gold Leaf and the Lost Art of Water Gilding
Join artist Alan Shuptrine for a presentation on the history of gold leaf and the lost art of water gilding. Shuptrine will cover the history of gold leaf, different application methods and uses, and elaborate on his time in Florence, Italy as a Guest Instructor for a Master’s Gilding Course. Examples of Shuptrine’s gilded works, including custom frames, restoration and regilding of period pieces, will be explored. He will also address the importance of the marriage between fine art and framing and will provide examples for visual aids. In addition to his presentation, Shuptrine will provide a frame or sculpture piece on which participants can try their hand at laying leaf!
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Location: CLE Lecture Hall
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Presenter: Alan Shuptrine, nationally awarded artist and master craftsman, is renowned for his intricate watercolors, oils, gilded panels &
handcrafted gold leaf frames. Alan continues the legacy of Realism painting established by his father, Hubert Shuptrine (1936-2006). Shuptrine has exhibited in several museums, including his solo 4-museum exhibition with his published award-winning book, I Come
From A Place. He has exhibited and taught at The Florence Academy of Art, Italy, and recently was the Artist in Residence at Palmetto Bluff Resort, South Carolina. Continuing with his love of the outdoors and nature, Alan’s new body of work will be on exhibit at The Carnegie Club, Scotland 2025.
Thursday June 13 9:00-12:00
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Photographing Waterfalls
Cascading waterfalls are nature’s poetry in motion, and capturing their ethereal beauty requires a unique set of skills. In this course, you’ll unravel the secrets of long exposure techniques, mastering
the art of transforming flowing water into a breathtaking spectacle. Award winning photographer Mark Krancer will guide you through the intricacies of camera settings, composition, and equipment selection specific to waterfall photography. Learn to harness the power of long exposure to create silky-smooth water effects that evoke a sense of tranquility and mystique in your images. Through in-class instruction in CLE’s Lecture Hall and a hands-on application of technical processes at Dry Falls, you’ll refine your skills in capturing the dynamic interplay between light, water, and surroundings. Join us and unlock the potential of your camera as you discover the magic of long exposure photography, transforming ordinary waterfall scenes into extraordinary visual narratives. Recommended gear: DSLR or Mirrorless camera with a lens focal length of somewhere between 10mm and 50mm. A tripod is essential, and a circular polarizer for your lens will help, but is not required.
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Location: CLE Lecture Hall
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Instructor: Mark Krancer has been capturing beauty in the world since 2014. Mark’s photography adorns many public and private exhibits as far away as Beijing, London, Madrid, and Milan. Mark was the winner of Scenic America’s “America the Beautiful” 2023 contest in two categories. In 2023, he was the winner of the Florida Preservation Award for Outstanding Preservation Communications/Media. Among other distinctions, Mark also won the 2018 “Best Photographer” award in Jacksonville, was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in 2017, and has been published in National Geographic.
Tuesday June 18 1:00-4:00
Botanical Graphite Rubbings
The art of Frottage, or “Rubbings,” is actually a simple form of printmaking that does not require a printing press. The class will begin with gathering botanical matter from the lush wildflowers, grasses and leaves on the grounds and garden at the Peggy Crosby Center. Our harvested specimens will be used to make rubbings on cotton vellum paper. This process will allow each student to attain faithful details of their botanical specimens which then become the basis of further creative exploration using watercolors and graphite accents.
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Location: Peggy Crosby Center Porch (two doors down past the CLE Lecture Hall)
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Instructor: Norma Hendrix has been an exhibiting artist for over 40 years. She holds a BFA, an MA, and an MFA. She has been an artist in residence and presenter at Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA, The Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT, and Atelier Four Winds, Aureille, France and Corris, Wales. She was a professor of Drawing, Life Drawing, Painting and Art History for 10 years at Western Carolina University. She founded and directed Cullowhee Arts, an internationally recognized non-profit arts organization. Hendrix participates in international cultural exchange through artist residencies and artist lectures. Most recently, she presented an arts based paper at the International Conference of Autoethnography, July, 2022, Bristol, England. Hendrix’s artwork is held in private and public collections in the US, France, England and Wales.
Thursday June 27 2:00-5:00
Art Workshop: Creative Book Journals
Create an altered book journal with unique folds, pockets, and papers. Personalize it with tags, sparkles, ribbons or vintage items. Your journal will be a unique place to record daily gratitude, dreams, goals, memories or thoughts. Feel free to bring your own items to personalize your journal. All materials will be provided to create and decorate the art journal. Please bring your favorite scissors and be ready to get creative!
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Location: CLE Lecture Hall
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Instructor: Cindy Guinn is a creator, business owner, author, and award winning elementary art teacher. She is best known as a presenter with her company, The Bag Ladies, as well as for her co-authored “Bag Lady” books, highlighting resources and hands-on activities for K-5 classrooms. In her retirement, Cindy enjoys crafting handmade journals, altered books, and creative art pieces to add to her journals. Never tiring of spreading her love of art, she continues to teach classes to communities and groups.
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July
Monday July 1 10:00-12:00
Gelli Printing Workshop
Printing with a Gelli plate is an intriguing process that results in beautiful, one-ofa-kind, hand printed papers with amazing colors, textures, and layers. The materials are commonly available and acrylic paints are easy to use. In this workshop you will learn the simple process of making monoprint artwork, colorful pages for art journals, greeting cards, fabric for quilting and much more. The process is so-o-o much fun and the results are amazing. There is no way to “mess up”! All materials will be provided, just bring along your favorite pair of scissors.
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Location: CLE Lecture Hall
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Instructor: Cindy Guinn is a creator, business owner, author, and award winning elementary art teacher. She is best known as a presenter with her company, The Bag Ladies, as well as for her co-authored “Bag Lady” books, highlighting resources and hands-on activities for K-5 classrooms. In her retirement, Cindy enjoys crafting handmade journals, altered books, and creative art pieces to add to her journals. Never tiring of spreading her love of art, she continues to teach classes to communities and groups.
Tuesday July 9 1:00-3:30
Mono-Printing and Stamping
Monoprinting is a one-off, fine art printing technique dating back to the 1600s. No two monoprints are alike, and the design created can only be used once, which allows for more unique creations. This class will show you techniques using textures and color for added interest. Prints are made by tracing over an image and applying one color ink on a plate/plexiglass. Your print(s) will be created for use on notecards or for framing. You’ll love this spontaneous process and the elegant results!! All materials for this class will be provided, as well as a supply list for continuing your art exploration at home!
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Location: CLE Lecture Hall
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Instructor: Mary Cavaioli was an award winning teacher and instructor in Broward and Palm Beach County Public Schools for over 40 years. She taught in the classroom and worked at the District level in Broward and Palm Beach. She has written articles for art journals, presented at state and national conferences all while mentoring many educators in the state of Florida. She has taught in Florida, Iowa, Sweden and Japan. She currently teaches for the Boca Raton Museum of Art and serves on the Boards for WITVA (Women in the Visual Arts) in Palm Beach and for the CLE in Highlands.
Thursday July 11 2:00-4:00
Puzzling Polyhedrons: Woodworking Demo and Private Studio Tour
Join woodworker Hamp Stevens for a tour and demo in his private home workshop, located right here in Highlands! Stevens will introduce participants to Polyhedral Objects, their respective classes and types, designs, and equipment needed to construct the shape. He will provide examples of various Polyhedra he has built out of paper, wood, and metal, and will conduct a live demonstration of the techniques involved. Participants will then get to observe as Stevens builds a Dodecahedron from scratch, and show the lathed techniques involved in making Spherical Polyhedra. Stevens will end the demonstration with a Q&A period.
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Location: Private Studio
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Presenter: Hamp Stevens graduated from the University of Georgia with a BBA in Business Administration in 1973. Over the last 55 years, he has owned and operated a number of businesses throughout different industries. Stevens also owned a seat on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and was a professional Commodities and Options trader until 2004. Following these endeavors, Stevens turned to woodworking and has become a serious woodworker and wood turner.
Tuesday July 16 3:00-5:00
Studio Tour and Art Demo with Barbara Jamison: Liquefied Acrylics
Barbara Jamison has developed a method of working with liquefied acrylic paints that is truly unique. She floats paints on water which sits on the canvas laid flat on a table. Paints are moved with palette knives, by blowing through a straw and even by heating with a torch. Stunning and varied natural organic images develop on the canvas through this methodology. Join CLE for a private studio visit and demo at her log cabin studio and gallery in the Trillium Village area of Cashiers.
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Location: Private Studio
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Presenter: After a 20-year career as a successful senior marketing executive, Barbara Jamison retired, switching left brain to right. Always fascinated with art, she joyfully leapt into Sculpture and Painting, studying clay, pastels, and oils. She was on a search for the right medium and style to express her passion for Nature. She found both in acrylics, but instead of using paints in the conventional manner, she experimented with a fresh, artistic expression which led her to her place, her passion, and her natural aquatic-organic world. Paint pulls her to her studio every day with a promise of soul-satisfaction and amazing discovery. Barbara has just recently been appointed to the Board of The Bascom in Highlands NC. She now resides in Cashiers, NC with her husband, Jim. The Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Barbara with an Award for Advocacy of Arts & Culture in Cashiers.
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Thursday July 18 1:00-3:30
Drawing For All
For beginner or advanced creators. Back by popular demand! Mary will teach you how to draw using the elements of art: line, shape, form, value, and texture. Graphite pencils, ebony pencils, Sharpies, etc., are your tools. We will be creating a value scale and simple drawings, still life and landscape, using these elements. Bring a sketchbook or journal. This will be a “process over product” style of learning. All participants will be supported on drawing ideas they would like to develop. All materials for this class are provided, as well as a supply list for continuing your art exploration at home.
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Location: CLE Lecture Hall
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Instructor: Mary Cavaioli was an award winning teacher and instructor in Broward and Palm Beach County Public Schools for over 40 years. She taught in the classroom and worked at the District level in Broward and Palm Beach. She has written articles for art journals, presented at state and national conferences all while mentoring many educators in the state of Florida. She has taught in Florida, Iowa, Sweden and Japan. She currently teaches for the Boca Raton Museum of Art and serves on the Boards for WITVA (Women in the Visual Arts) in Palm Beach and for the CLE in Highlands.
Thursday July 25 1:00-3:30
Alcohol Inks (Beginner)
Designed for beginners, this workshop is an introduction to alcohol inks and their versatility in creating translucent and very fluid artworks. Alcohol inks are highly pigmented and fast drying. We will be using 91% Isoprophyl Alcohol, Yupo paper, plus the inks to create beautiful, colorful art. If you have used watercolors, you will enjoy seeing the beautiful effects these inks can achieve! All materials for this class will be provided, as well as a supply list for continuing your art exploration at home.
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Location: CLE Porch at the Peggy Crosby Center
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Instructor: Mary Cavaioli was an award winning teacher and instructor in Broward and Palm Beach County Public Schools for over 40 years. She taught in the classroom and worked at the District level in Broward and Palm Beach. She has written articles for art journals, presented at state and national conferences all while mentoring many educators in the state of Florida. She has taught in Florida, Iowa, Sweden and Japan. She currently teaches for the Boca Raton Museum of Art and serves on the Boards for WITVA (Women in the Visual Arts) in Palm Beach and for the CLE in Highlands.
August
Thursday August 1 1:00-3:30
Alcohol Inks (Advanced)
Designed for artists who have taken the beginner course or for those who have some experience using this versatile medium, alcohol inks are highly pigmented and fast drying. We will be using 91% Isoprophyl Alcohol, Yupo paper, plus the inks to create beautiful, colorful art. If you have used watercolors, you will enjoy seeing the beautiful effects these inks can achieve! All materials for this class will be provided, as well as a supply list for continuing for your art exploration at home.
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Location: CLE Porch at the Peggy Crosby Center
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Instructor: Mary Cavaioli was an award winning teacher and instructor in Broward and Palm Beach County Public Schools for over 40 years. She taught in the classroom and worked at the District level in Broward and Palm Beach. She has written articles for art journals, presented at state and national conferences all while mentoring many educators in the state of Florida. She has taught in Florida, Iowa, Sweden and Japan. She currently teaches for the Boca Raton Museum of Art and serves on the Boards for WITVA (Women in the Visual Arts) in Palm Beach and for the CLE in Highlands.
Thursday August 8 1:00-4:00
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The Art of Gustov Klimt - Master of Gold
Klimt was a painter of women. He created many works in his “Golden Phase” using gold leaf. One of his most famous pieces is “The Kiss”. Using the life work of Gustov Klimt (an art history presentation), participants will understand his process and create an artwork based on his style. A work will be created on a canvas board using watercolor, pastel, colored pencils, gold pen, gold paint and a variety of other select materials. All materials for this class will be provided, as well as a supply list for continuing your art exploration at home!
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Location: CLE Lecture Hall
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Instructor: Mary Cavaioli was an award winning teacher and instructor in Broward and Palm Beach County Public Schools for over 40 years. She taught in the classroom and worked at the District level in Broward and Palm Beach. She has written articles for art journals, presented at state and national conferences all while mentoring many educators in the state of Florida. She has taught in Florida, Iowa, Sweden and Japan. She currently teaches for the Boca Raton Museum of Art and serves on the Boards for WITVA (Women in the Visual Arts) in Palm Beach and for the CLE in Highlands.
Friday August 16 1:00-3:30
Drawing For All
For beginner or intermediate creators. Back by popular demand! Mary will teach you how to draw using the elements of art: line, shape, form, value, and texture. Graphite pencils, ebony pencils, Sharpies, etc., are your tools. We will be creating a value scale and simple drawings, still life and landscape, using these elements. Bring a sketchbook or journal. This will be a “process over product” style of learning. All participants will be supported on drawing ideas they would like to develop. All materials for this class are provided, as well as a supply list for continuing your art exploration at home.
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Location: CLE Lecture Hall
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Instructor: Mary Cavaioli was an award winning teacher and instructor in Broward and Palm Beach County Public Schools for over 40 years. She taught in the classroom and worked at the District level in Broward and Palm Beach. She has written articles for art journals, presented at state and national conferences all while mentoring many educators in the state of Florida. She has taught in Florida, Iowa, Sweden and Japan. She currently teaches for the Boca Raton Museum of Art and serves on the Boards for WITVA (Women in the Visual Arts) in Palm Beach and for the CLE in Highlands.
Monday August 19 1:00-3:30 and Tuesday August 20 9:30-12:00
Two Day Art Workshop: Hands-On Color Concepts for Artists
Color can be one of the most frustrating aspects of painting, but it can also be the defining aspect of a successful piece of art. This two day workshop will provide artists with a clearer understanding of seeing, interpreting and mixing strong color palettes. Using one subject and a color wheel, we will set up 4 different palettes applied to four quick paintings. Students will leave understanding how to mix lights and darks by using colors that provide beauty and depth, colors that are never “muddy.” We will talk about color as value and the “zen” of mixing color on the palette, before we put our brushes to the painting surface. Materials included: Pre-cut rag paper, gouache paint, pencil, take home color wheel, brushes, and subject materials
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Locations CLE Lecture Hall
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Instructor: Norma Hendrix has been an exhibiting artist for over 40 years. She holds a BFA, an MA, and an MFA. She has been an artist in residence and presenter at Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA, The Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT, and Atelier Four Winds, Aureille, France and Corris, Wales. She was a professor of Drawing, Life Drawing, Painting and Art History for 10 years at Western Carolina University. She founded and directed Cullowhee Arts, an internationally recognized non-profit arts organization. Hendrix participates in international cultural exchange through artist residencies and artist lectures. Most recently, she presented an arts based paper at the International Conference of Autoethnography, July, 2022, Bristol, England. Hendrix’s artwork is held in private and public collections in the US, France, England and Wales.
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Thursday August 29 9:30-12:00
Wearable Art Workshop: Wool Felted Necklaces
Learn the ancient art of wet felting, along with needle felting from award winning, multi media artist, Kim Keelor, whose Carolina Artworks studio is in Franklin, North Carolina. During this two and a half hour workshop you learn about both processes by making two felted pendants, one using wet felting which is mankind’s oldest textile process, and one using needle felting. The magnetic closure necklace wires are included with the wool, silk, felting needles and other materials you’ll need to design gorgeous pieces of wearable art. All materials included.
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Location: CLE Lecture Hall
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Instructor: Kim Keelor is a multimedia artist creating dynamic, wool-based artworks through an ancient fiber art technique. They are durable and will last for lifetimes, much like tapestries. Her intention is to compel the mind and enliven the spirit while supporting planet health and constructive mindsets. Additionally, Keelor paints in watercolor and oil.