Contact Mary for more information on any of the classes / art shows listed: mary@telfleur.com or 815-715-1527

FALL CLASSES/WORKSHOPS and SHOWS

The Peninsula School of Art, Door County, Wisconsin

Unwind With Art - Watercolor Monoprints
September 5 and 6, 9 AM - 1 PM
Tuition: Members - $120 Non-members - $145 All levels
Are you feeling like this left-brained world is stressing you out and you need to use your creative side? Unwind, live in the moment, and have fun by learning new drawing, painting, and mixed media ideas and techniques while instructor Mary Telfer Holden (www.telfleur.com) offers guidance and suggestions. All skill levels are welcome.
Day one we will use watercolors painted on glass to make mono-prints. Be warned that this can be addicting! After two hours we’ll take a break (feel free to bring a snack). We’ll then experiment with droppers, funny brushes, and sponges that will be available for your use. On day two bring your paintings from day one with you. We’ll use pastels colored pencils, and ink to enhance our paintings, while learning techniques such as scumbling, cross-hatching and more. The camaraderie of the class offers a unique opportunity to bring your art to a higher level by brainstorming with each other in a relaxed, fun environment.

Students will learn: Watercolor mono-print technique enhanced to create several mixed media pieces.

Students should bring: Everything will be supplied so there is no need to bring anything, but if you have any watercolor paper or card stock go ahead and bring them.

Watercolors and pastels will be provided by the Richeson Company.

Realistic Animal Portraits in Pastel
Thursday Sept 4th 9 AM - 1 PM
Tuition Members - $60 Non-members - $85

You don't have to be a professional artist to live in the moment, and have fun by learning about pastels: how to paint with them, get details, and create a one-of-a-kind portrait of an animal you love. There's nothing like the clear, immediate color you get in one stroke of a soft pastel. I will have plenty of photos to work from, but if you have a photo of an animal or pet you'd like to paint, bring it to this class. We’ll begin by choosing the best photos to work from, sketching in the basic features, and then begin to use the pastels. After two hours we’ll take a break (feel free to bring a snack!). We'll be working with the highest quality Unison pastels and pastel paper provided by the Richeson Company of Kimberly, Wisconsin . See samples of my animal pastels on my website: www.telfleur.com <http://www.telfleur.com>. All skill levels are welcome.

Students will learn: A better understanding of soft pastels and a finished portrait of an animal.

Students should bring: A sketchbook or paper to do beginning sketches, some tortillons (also called blending stumps used for pastels), and a photo of an animal you’d like to draw.

Northern Illinois University February 14th scholarship benefit show
Gallery 214 of the NIU School of Art - DeKalb, Illinois
Featuring Mary and 16 guest artists - Emily Yantis, Ginny Babbit, Kris Blum, Lisa Sambor, Jenny Vogt, Bettina Brischen-Metz, Lois DiPerna, Maeve Erickson, Joyce Rowland, Kathy Kenney, Peggy Sorokowski, Sandy Boreen, Woody Woodruff, Michael Salazar, Anne Marie Cina, and Eric Hild. September 13 through 26, 2008 at Gallery 214 of the NIU School of Art. There will be a reception on Thursday, September 18, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Bring and invite people to come.
We will all be giving 20% of our sales to the Feb. 14th scholarship fund.

The Learning & Product Expo in Pasadena, California

Class Schedule:
Friday, October 24

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fr107 Underwater Creatures in Watercolor Telfer Holden
If you're feeling like this left-brained world is stressing you out and you need to use your creative side - unwind and live in the moment while creating an underwater painting (using photos as a guideline) in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. I will show you how to first sketch out your fish (or other underwater creature) and then using saran wrap create a very interesting, watery texture. If you have an underwater photo you'd like to use, bring it for a more personal touch! Watercolors supplied by the Jack Richeson Company.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fr134 Watercolor Mono-prints Telfer Holden
Are you feeling like this left-brained world is stressing you out and you need to use your creative side? Unwind and live in the moment while making colorful mono-prints. We will use watercolors supplied by the Richeson Company painted on plexiglass to make mono-prints. Be warned that this can be addicting! We’ll then experiment with droppers, funny brushes, and sponges that will be available for your use. The camaraderie of the class offers a unique opportunity to bring your art to a higher level by brainstorming with each other in a relaxed, fun environment.

Saturday, October 25

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sa107 Pet Portraits in Pastel Telfer Holden
Unwind, live in the moment and have fun by creating a pet portrait. Learn to paint with pastels, get details and create a one-of-a-kind portrait of an animal you love. Instructor Mary Telfer Holden will have plenty of photos to work from such as wild animals and pets. If you have a photo of an animal you'd like to paint, bring it to this class. Unison Pastel sets and Unison Pastel Surfaces will be available for your use at no charge.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sa134 Pastel Landscapes/Seascapes Telfer Holden
Are you feeling like this left-brained world is stressing you out and you need to use your creative right-brain side? Using one of the photos supplied by instructor Mary Telfer Holden (or bring your own for a more personal touch), you will create a one-of-a-kind pastel landscape or seascape. Also learn to paint large areas and use a blending stick for details. Unison Pastel sets and Unison Pastel Surfaces will be available for your use at no charge.


Sunday, October 26

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Su107 Flamingos and other birds in pastel Telfer Holden
Feeling a little beige? Get some color into your world and create a bright coral flamingo - or another outstanding bird! How about a red robin in the snow? There's nothing like the immediate color of a pastel. Unison Pastel sets and Unison Pastel Surfaces will be available for your use at no charge and Unison Pastel sets will be available to purchase at the Richeson Booth at a great discount price! Photos of birds will also be supplied, but if you have a particular bird in mind, bring a photo of your own.


1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Su133 Vivid flower close ups in pastels Telfer Holden
Capture the brilliant color of a lovely flower as you view it close up using photos. Pastels and photos will be provided or bring your own flower photo for a more personal touch. Make big washes of color and get details with blending tools provided. Unison Pastel sets and Unison Pastel Surfaces will be available for your use at no charge and Unison Pastel sets will be available to purchase at the Richeson Booth at a great discount price!

MONDAYS

Open Studio. Gather together with other artists and creative people to get help with your projects or just find an atmosphere to nurture your creativity. 'Open Studio' in Mary's studio from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
Cost is $10. There is limited space so make sure to call or email to register or ask questions.
Telfleur Studio 815-715-1527 or email mary@telfleur.com

Experimental Art - Home School
Summer 2008 - Telfleur studio
Ages 8 and up
$90 plus a $15 supply fee for each child for the 6-week class (credit cards accepted)

College of Lake County Classes
Experimental Art
Monday September 29th - November 3rd

TUESDAYS

Elgin Community College Classes
Experimental Art for Everyone
Do you want to create art, but need some inspiration and guidance? Draw and paint your favorite subjects using pencils, pastels, watercolors and mixed media. On the first day of class bring a sketchbook and pencils and any other drawing supplies you have. Mary exhibits her art in the area regularly and was interviewed live by Maggie Mistal, host of Career Talk with Maggie on Martha Stewart Living Radio (SIRIUS 112) - A day in the life of133 (artist). Maggie asked Mary, what advice she would give to others who want to do what she does, Mary said, "Take my classes at Elgin Community College. 'So You Want to be an Artist' will tell you all about what I love and find challenging. Then, come to Experimental Art for Everyone and learn how to love art as I do."

Scheduled: Tues., June 3rd to August 12.
10:30 am - 12:30
Room ATC - 23

WEDNESDAYS

McHenry County College Classes
Unwind With Art
Are you feeling like this left-brained world is stressing you out and you need to use your creative side? Unwind, live in the moment, and have fun by learning new drawing, painting, and mixed media ideas and techniques. Have a cup of coffee and make art following the lesson of the day or work on your own projects while instructor Mary Telfer Holden (www.telfleur.com) offers guidance and suggestions. The camaraderie of the class offers a unique opportunity to bring your art to a higher level by brainstorming with each other.
Bring a sketchbook and pencils the first day and other media will be discussed (watercolor, pastels, oil pastels, and colored pencils).

Unwind with Art
NFA S10 009
Wednesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
$135
Instructor: TELFER HOLDEN, MARY
Location: McHenry County College, Room D158
Day/Dates: September 10-November 12

Banquet for the Starving Artist
NFA S54 009
Wednesday, September 10-November 12 12:30-1:30 p.m.
$69
This class is designed to help you to formulate a plan to take your art out of your studio and sell it, whether you are a beginner or a professional artist. You'll be given a short survey the first day of class to see where you are right now. Are you a beginner? Do you have a body of work and are ready to sell? Or are you ready to take your sales or art in a new direction? On the first day bring some samples/photos of your work, a notebook, and a pen. Each week we'll discuss different avenues of sales, what has worked/not worked for the instructor (or other artists) (www.telfleur.com) and discuss/brainstorm fresh ideas with each other. Feel free to contact Mary before the class with questions: mary@telfleur.com.

THURSDAYS

Painting with Pastels
NFA S55 009
Thursday, September 11-November 13 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$135
Soft pastels combine the intensity of paint with the simplicity of working with a dry medium. Create art in a relaxed, flexible atmosphere as you work with big/bold areas, value studies, using a blending stump to create detail, composition, and more. We'll also spend a class or two using oil pastels. The first day of class bring some pastel paper or surface to work on. Bring your own pastels or sample the available Unison pastels - we'll discuss various brands and their differences. Feel free to email the instructor with any questions about the class or supplies: mary@telfleur.com.