Washington Island Art Association (WIAA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing high quality workshops to its members in the unspoiled natural beauty of Door County, Wisconsin's Washington Island. Membership in the WIAA is open to professional and amateur artists and is a requirement in order to teach or participate in a sponsored workshop.
Washington Island, Door County, Wisconsin
Door County, Wisconsin


 
2008 Instructor Workshops
Bridget Austin Bridget Ausitn, “Fine Tune Your Watercolors” May 4 - 8, 2009
Instructor fee: $225 Studio Fee: $30 (Students limited to 15)
Bridget has been painting in watercolor and has taught over 200 water color workshops. All levels welcome. Learn more about Bridget at her website: bridgetaustin.com
Location: Sunset Resort

Cathy Meader Cathy Meader, “Let's Just Draw” May 9 & 10, 2009
Instructor fee: $100 Studio Fee: $20
Cathy has been an active artist all her life working in numerous media with a focus on drawing and painting. This is your opportunity to rid yourself of drawing anxieties and frustrations and improve your ability to just draw.
Location: Sievers School

Roger Bechtold Rodger Bechtold, “Plein Air Oil Painting” NEW in 2009 - 2 Sessions
Session 1: July 21 - 23, 2009
Session 2:Sept. 28 - Oct. 2, 2009
Instructor fee: $320 Studio Fee: $30
Plein air oil painting! This may be the chance you've been waiting for to work in oil.
Location: Sievers School

Ed Fenendel Ed Fenendel, “Fantasia in Watercolor" July 20 - 22, 2009
Instructor fee: $150 Studio Fee: $20
Ed is a native of Wisconsin and works in several media but his focus is watercolor and watercolor/ink. Uncover colors hidden inside you.
Each day will begin with a short lecture, a demonstration and they students can paint on their own.
Location: Washington Island School

Judy Jones

Win Jones
Win & Judy Jones,
Two of Door County's Most Popular Artists Will Combine Their Talents for a Special Two Day Workshop
October 3 -4, 2009

Instructor fee:$120 Studio Fee: $20
If you want to create a mood in your representatinal pieces Judy's workshop is for you. Information and tips that you will be able to apply to your own style of painting. Demonstrations on techniques and color choices and lots of time to paint with individual instruction.
And here is your chance to work with Win, one of the masters of watercolor. Don't look for any "fancy footwork" (or brush work) here. Come prepared to be "wowed" by these two watercolorists.
Location: Washington Island Art & Nature Center


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Sunset Resort
Sievers School
Washington Island School
Washington Island Art & Nature Center


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For information on either membership or the workshops contact
Kathy Sorensen at 920-847-2694 or
Pat Clark at 920-847-3801


Spring Open Workshop, May 18 - 22, 2009
Studio Fee: $50

The warm sunny Siever’s studio is the perfect place for a gathering of professional and amateur painters. Come join us for a week of studio time and camaraderie. All are welcome.
(Room for 18 artists)

Fall Open Workshop, October 5 - 9, 2009
Studio Fee: $50

Held in the rustic 100 year old schoolhouse now serving as the Washington Island Art and Nature Center. All are welcome.
(Room for 20 artists)

NEW in 2009
Washington Island Art Association Big Art/Small Frame Show
August 7 through August 16, 2009
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The Washington Island Art Association (WIAA) will be sponsoring a small art show at the Red Cup Coffee Shop.  The space is limited so paintings must be less than 12 inches by 12 inches and 3D/sculpture pieces must be less than 12”x12”x12”. The show is open to all WIAA members. 

     

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