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2025 Spring Workshop (Mar 21-22, 2025)

w/Anne Hightower Patterson AWS, TWAS, WIW Painting Award Winning Compositions

Starts Mar 21, 2025
150 US dollars
Newberry Arts Center

Service Description

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced When you look across a room and see a drop-dead award-winning painting and wondered how the artist painted that? You closely examine the technique; the brush stokes and try to figure it out. When an artist wins award after award, you might wonder what he or she knows that you do not. I used to wonder those things, so after years of studying, I have recognized the ingredients that will help you make better choices in your work and stand out in an exhibition. The key ingredient to making more effective paintings lies in understanding the elements and principles of design, technique and selection of subject matter or reference material. Each workshop will focus on design, technique, and effective choice of subject matter. Cost of each workshop $150. If you sign up for all 4 sessions the cost will be $500. Workshops meet from 10:00am - 4:30pm on the following dates: January 17-18 (Friday & Saturday) Session 1: Focus: Line, shape Plus an analysis of your technique with direction for study. February 7-8 (Friday & Saturday) Session 2: Focus: Value, Shape Plus examination of subject matter choices March 21-22 (Friday & Saturday) Session 3: Focus: Value, Color Plus examination of your sources with recommendations for choice April 4-5 (Friday & Saturday) Session 4: Focus: Texture, Line, Color Plus how to critique your own work or the work of others ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Anne Hightower-Patterson is an award-winning South Carolina artist and teacher. She has won multiple awards in both local, state, and national competitions. After spending 29 years in education, she is also a master teacher.


Upcoming Sessions


Cancellation Policy

Class Cancellation & Refund Policy We understand that life brings surprises to us all, and sometimes people must cancel their class reservation. Seating is limited and we may have people on the waiting list for the class. Please be considerate and let us know as soon as possible if you need to change your plans. Help us continue to offer these wonderful classes, at the most affordable costs possible, by reading and adhering to our cancellation, refund and transfer policies. Please note that under no circumstances will NAC prorate any classes, camps or workshops. Cancellation Policy Classes and Workshops: NAC cancels classes when enrollment minimums are not reached. Cancellations are determined no later than 2 business days before the class starts. One Day/Evening Workshops & Events: These 3-hour workshops or events are cancelled when enrollment minimums are not reached. Cancellations are determined no later than 1 business days before the class starts. Kids & Teens Summer Camps: NAC cancels camps when enrollment minimums are not reached. Cancellations are determined no later than 4 business days before the camp starts. Refund Policy Full refunds are given for any class, workshop or event if the class is cancelled by NAC. Cancellations occur when the enrollment does not reach the minimum enrollment. If a student chooses to withdraw from a class, workshop or event, prior to the start date, the refund policy is as follows: Classes and Workshops • 100% refund with 4 or more days notice prior to start date of the class. • 50% refund with 3 or more days notice to start date of the class. • No refunds will be granted after the start of the class or workshop. Camps • 100% refunds with 7 or more days notice. • If a camper is not available for an entire week of camp, we highly recommend that the parents choose another week. Camps are designed to be a week-long learning experiences and projects are not designed to be completed on a day-by-day basis. Transfers • In place of refunds, transfers may be made to another class, or gift certificates may be issued to be used in the future toward classes, workshops and camps.


Contact Details

  • 1200 Main Street, Newberry, SC, USA

    (803) 321-1022

    ARTS@CityOfNewberry.com


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