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                                                            Semi-annually, we host 2-day seminars, taught by a nationally known decorative painting teacher.  Fees apply.

                                                            Mini-Seminar in July

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                                                            Noreen will teach this project, July 20, at the Citizen's Bank Community Room.  Fee is $10.00.  Bring your prepped surface painted Black or other dark color of choice.  Do not use an enamel paint for the background.

                                                            Additional info will be posted later if needed.

                                                            Please coordinate your attendance with Noreen.

                                                            2011 Seminars
                                                            Brenda Harris -      June 10 & 11, 2011   www.brendaharrisart.com

                                                            Brenda Harris Seminar, Friday and Saturday, June 10 & 11, 2011
                                                            Location:  First Methodist Church, Old Fellowship Hall
                                                            Member's Cost:  $40.00 per day, Deposit required at April 20 Meeting. Balance due at May 18 meeting.
                                                            Non-Member's Cost:  $50.00 per day, payable in full at registration.  Contact Noreen Engelland, 850-638-7839 or Betty Fergus 334-347-6939 for additional info and payment address or you may contact WDP through this website at the "Contact WDP" tab.

                                                            Friday, June 10 - Strutting the Bayou, Acrylic

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                                                            Supplies required:  16" x 20" stretched canvas, table easel, large wet palette, large water container, both black and white transfer paper, tape, tracing paper, stylus, offset palette knife.

                                                            Teaching artist's note:  Bring your favorite brushes, both synthetic and bristle, large and small.  I recommend the most inexpensive brush that will do the job and try to keep the list short.  Recommended brushes: Royal Soft Grip  Bristle Flat SG 400 F #12, Bristle Flat SG 400 F # 6, Fan Bristle SG 405 FB #2 (not synthetic), synthetic Liner SG 585 # 0, synthetic Angle SG 160  1/2", synthetic detail Flat SG 150 # 4, synthetic Comb SG 730  1/2" or "Wisp", Mop SG 1400  3/4" (a Hake will work as well).  Sea Wool Sponge size 5-6 (prickly tips - need not be large)

                                                            Saturday, June 11 - Wind Dancers, Acrylic

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                                                            Supplies required:  16" x 20" stretched canvas, table easel, large wet palette, large water container, both black and white transfer paper, tape, tracing paper, stylus, offset palette knife.

                                                            Recommended brushes:
                                                            2" wide flat Bristle Brush - not nylon or synthetic (wall painting brush is fine)
                                                            Royal Soft Grip  Bristle Round SG 400 R # 12, Bristle Flat SG 400 F #12, Bristle Flat SG 400 F # 6, Fan Bristle SG 405 FB #2 (not synthetic), synthetic Liner SG 585 # 0, synthetic Angle SG 160  1/2", synthetic detail Flat SG 150 # 4, synthetic Comb SG 730  1/2" or "Wisp", Mop SG 1400  3/4" (a Hake will work as well).  Sea Wool Sponge size 5-6 (prickly tips - need not be large), Old Toothbrush

                                                            Sandy Aubuchon Seminar, February 12 & 13, 2011

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                                                            Saturday, Feb 12, 2011
                                                            8:30 am - 5:00 pm
                                                            Location:  Red Cross offices, West Gate Shopping Center, Enterprise

                                                            Zhostovo Roses
                                                            Sandy Aubuchon, Teaching Artist



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                                                            Sunday, February 13, 2011                8:30 am - 5:00 pm           
                                                             Location:  Red Cross offices, West Gate Shopping Center, Enterprise

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