PAINTING RELAXED PORTRAITS
WITH PAM WENGER
March 10-12, 2025
Registration:
Members: December 16, 2024,10:00 a.m. $395
Non-members: December 30, 2024,10:00 a.m. $430
Registration ends March 1 , 2025, or when the event is full.
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All registrations have to be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please.
Workshop Instructor:
The Baltimore Watercolor Society is excited to feature a workshop with award winning watercolor artist Pam Wenger.
PAM WENGER BWS, PWS, NWS, AWS, TWS
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
Painting portraits in watercolor can seem like a daunting task, but many of us can’t resist the urge to try it. We may have a loved one who we’d like to paint or we may simply be drawn to the challenge of capturing an interesting character on paper. It’s so easy to “tighten up” our portrait paintings because of our focus on “getting it right”.
In this Three Day workshop we will focus on loosening up the portrait painting process and working to achieve a more relaxed look that highlights the beauty and freshness of the watercolor medium. I'll share my process with you and encourage you to create your own.
I’ll be providing a packet to workshop participants that will include:
Partially pre-drawn portraits, printed on watercolor paper, for you to work on as part of our exercises - You will finish the drawings, but the basics will be there so we can spend the majority of our time painting. (Of course, if you prefer to work completely freehand, that is fine. ) The references we’ll be working with will cover a range of ages and skin tones. I'll be providing the references in advance, though - so you are welcome to use your own watercolor paper.
Small samples of the paints I use regularly (and that I usually end up sharing at workshops)
Printed photo references of the models we will be painting
Reference sheet with my painting/drawing tips and technology tips
The 3 day format of the workshop will give us time to practice the techniques we are exploring.
Days 1 and 2 - you will paint from my references, using the partially pre-drawn portraits I provide.
Day 3 - you will work from your own reference on your own paper.
This workshop will be a combination of demo and hands-on portrait work.
Tech Tips: I’ll introduce several technology tools to use to help you with your portrait drawings and paintings and give you resources so you can follow up after the workshop.
Students should be comfortable with painting in watercolor, but do not need to have experience with portrait painting.
RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE:
All levels (basic knowledge & some previous experiences strongly recommended to benefit from this workshop)
All levels are welcome but students should have an understanding of the watercolor medium.
SUPPLY LIST:
You'll need your usual watercolor painting supplies plus:
Here's a list of the colors in my palette in case you want to have some of these in advance (and not rely on my tiny samples for trying the colors I suggest)
-Alizarin Crimson
-Vermillion Hue Holbein)
-Quinacridone Magenta
-Raw Sienna
-Hookers Green (Holbein)
-Manganese Blue or Peacock Blue
-Indigo
-Mineral Violet
-Burnt Sienna (Holbein)
-Cobalt Blue
-Quinacridone Coral
Brushes
Various sizes - whatever you are comfortable with.
I like to use the King Arts original-gold-9020-series-golden-taklon-ultra-round - #10 or larger
https://www.kingartco.com/products
I'll have some of these for sale at the workshop.
Paper
As stated above, for day 1 and 2, I will be providing partially pre-drawn portraits, printed on watercolor paper, for you to work on as part of our exercises - You will finish the drawings, but the basics will be there so we can spend the majority of our time painting. (Of course, if you prefer to work completely freehand, that is fine. )
Bring several small sheets , around 8 x 10 or a block to check colors and for your painting on day 3.
I use 200 lb Saunders Waterford Hot Press or other hot press brands.
Additional Supplies
You'll need your usual watercolor painting supplies including:
your normal painting palette (with the colors you typically use)
water containers
paper towels or small towel
block or board to attach watercolor paper
Pencils
kneaded eraser
12 inch ruler
plastic table covering
anything else you normally would have available when painting
BIOGRAPHY:
I can’t remember a time when I didn’t love art. Many of my best childhood memories revolve around art projects - either school projects…my own…or assignments my dad was always coming up with for me to do for the church where he was pastor. When I became an elementary teacher there were plenty of outlets for creativity, but it wasn’t until I retired in 2013 that I began to explore painting. I figured I’d try watercolor first because it would be easier and cheaper than oils (both incorrect assumptions!).
I'd taken some art classes in college and attended life drawing sessions at our local art associations, but working with color was something completely new for me. I began my journey by taking some basic watercolor classes at our local art association. I then attended workshops with Ted Nuttall and Charles Reid. Both of these artists have had a huge influence on my work. I continue to study with Ted’s master class each year and am also fortunate to count many amazing local artists among my friends. They keep me constantly inspired and challenged to grow as an artist.
I’m excited to begin a new teaching phase of my life as well. For the past three years, I’ve been teaching watercolor workshops for local and out of state watercolor organizations. I’m focusing on portraiture in watercolor, but have also taught some floral workshops. It’s an honor to be able to share my passion with fellow artists and to encourage them in their painting journey.
I have exhibited and won awards in National and Local shows, including the National Watercolor Society Show, Transparent Watercolor Society Show, American Watercolor Society Show, Pennsylvania Watercolor Society’s Juried Shows, Baltimore Watercolor Society’s Mid Atlantic Shows, Pennsylvania’s “Art of the State” and many local shows. My art can be viewed at www.pamwenger.com , https://www.facebook.com/pamwengerwatercolor/, and on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pwenger32
WORKSHOP PRICE:
$395.00 for BWS members (Signature Artists, Associates, and Students) and
$430.00 for non-BWS members.
The class size is limited to 22 people, and the workshop cannot be split with another person.
Please pay online if possible. The payment system allows the use of Credit Cards. Otherwise, checks should be made out to Baltimore Watercolor Society and mailed to Dana Kleinsteuber at the address below. Please enter the name of the workshop on your check.
Confirmation of your registration will be sent upon receipt of your check or online payment. Checks must be received within 5 days of registration to be considered as registered.
FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT:
www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events > Upcoming Events.
If a Member, be sure to login before registering.
Remember that these workshops fill up very quickly. When filled, you can join the waiting list.
WAITING LIST:
BWS maintains a workshop waiting list. When openings occur, BWS fills the openings from the waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis.
BWS adds names to the waiting list according to the date and time.
You can join the waiting list if a workshop is filled. There are often openings so it is worth doing if you are interested in the class.
You can't join a waiting list before registration opens.
Waiting List registrants - Do not send payment until you are informed of an opening and have been sent an invoice. Any check sent before you have been informed you have a spot will be destroyed.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:
BWS makes decisions and incurs fixed costs based on the number of initial registrants. Cancellations can affect these costs even if there is a waiting list. In addition, cancellations incur processing fees and other costs paid by BWS as well as requiring extra time and organizational effort. Refunds for extenuating circumstances are at the discretion of the event coordinator.
From registration date to 60 days prior to the event = 90% refund
59 days to 21days prior = 75% refund
20 days to 8 days prior = 50% refund
7 days or fewer = no refund
In the event of inclement weather, the workshop will still be held unless the Hawthorn Center is unable to open or the workshop artist is unable to travel. If BWS cancels the workshop, then all paid registrants will receive a full pro-rata refund for those days that were cancelled.
Check this website for changes, updates and new information.
Questions and requests to be added to the waiting list can be directed to:
Dana Kleinsteuber (BWS Workshop Chair) at kleinstk@verizon.net
LOCATION:
The Hawthorn Center is located in the community of Hickory Ridge in Columbia, Maryland:
6175 Sunny Spring Rd. Columbia, MD 21044-5623
Tel: (410) 730-7327
WORKSHOP HOURS:
First Day Hours - March 10, 2025 - Hawthorn Center doors open at 9:30 AM to allow you to set up your workspace. Workshop instruction begins: 10:00 AM on the first day and end at 4:00 PM.
March 11 and 12 - Doors will open at 9:00 AM and instruction will be from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
One-hour break for lunch
Please plan to leave by 4:15 PM. Hawthorne Center closes and doors are locked promptly at 4:30 PM
PAYMENTS:
Are preferred online, but if you send a check, please have it made out to BWS and reference Pam Wenger Workshop. Mail it to:
Dana Kleinsteuber Workshop Chair
MASKING POLICY:
If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask feel free to do so.
Please be advised that we are not requiring participants to wear a mask at this time.
