Every autumn and spring, Tom hosts art classes through Rock
Valley College, in Rockford, Ill. To enroll, please contact the college
at (815) 921-6799, or visit www.rockvalleycollege.edu.
If you would like to receive updates on future classes and workshops,
please email tom@tomlindenart.com
Valley College, in Rockford, Ill. To enroll, please contact the college
at (815) 921-6799, or visit www.rockvalleycollege.edu.
If you would like to receive updates on future classes and workshops,
please email tom@tomlindenart.com
Watercolor for Landscapes I
Course # ART 815 BLL2
Monday evenings from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Class begins Feb. 13, 2012
Ten weeks starting the week of September 12, 2011
The Bell Building – corner of Bell School Road and Spring Brook Road
This class is designed for the student who has little or no experience with watercolor or wishes to learn
my techniques. Students will learn how to handle watercolor and practice basic texture techniques. For
the first class, please bring a full 22" x 30" sheet of watercolor paper, a pencil and a yardstick. You will
also need the following supplies.
Course # ART 815 BLL2
Monday evenings from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Class begins Feb. 13, 2012
Ten weeks starting the week of September 12, 2011
The Bell Building – corner of Bell School Road and Spring Brook Road
This class is designed for the student who has little or no experience with watercolor or wishes to learn
my techniques. Students will learn how to handle watercolor and practice basic texture techniques. For
the first class, please bring a full 22" x 30" sheet of watercolor paper, a pencil and a yardstick. You will
also need the following supplies.
Watercolor for Landscapes III
Course # ART 815 BLL5
Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Class begins Feb. 15, 2012
Ten weeks starting the week of September 14, 2011
The Bell Building – corner of Bell School Road and Spring Brook Road
This class is designed for those who have completed my Learning Watercolor for Landscapes I and II
classes. Students will learn how to break down complex scenes into manageable sections as they
create landscape artwork. We will start by working together to complete a landscape painting. As the
class proceeds, students can work on the class projects or on their own designs. For the first class,
bring three plain sheets of paper, a pen and several landscape reference photos. You will also need the
following supplies.
Course # ART 815 BLL5
Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Class begins Feb. 15, 2012
Ten weeks starting the week of September 14, 2011
The Bell Building – corner of Bell School Road and Spring Brook Road
This class is designed for those who have completed my Learning Watercolor for Landscapes I and II
classes. Students will learn how to break down complex scenes into manageable sections as they
create landscape artwork. We will start by working together to complete a landscape painting. As the
class proceeds, students can work on the class projects or on their own designs. For the first class,
bring three plain sheets of paper, a pen and several landscape reference photos. You will also need the
following supplies.
| If you are enrolling in one of my classroom courses, you will need the following supplies. |
Watercolor for Landscapes II
Course # ART 815 BLL3 and ART 815 BLL4
Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Class begins Feb. 14, 2012
Ten weeks starting the week of September 13, 2011
The Bell Building – corner of Bell School Road and Spring Brook Road
This course is for those who have completed my Watercolor for Landscapes I class. The course will be
devoted to methods of painting individual components of the landscape. You will use techniques
revealed in Watercolor I and learn methods for handling subjects such as trees, grasses, flowers, rocks,
skies, water and buildings. We will explore some creative applications of color and learn tricks to correct
failed paintings. For the first class, bring your painting supplies and a few small sheets (7" x 11") of
watercolor paper. You will also need the following supplies.
Course # ART 815 BLL3 and ART 815 BLL4
Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Class begins Feb. 14, 2012
Ten weeks starting the week of September 13, 2011
The Bell Building – corner of Bell School Road and Spring Brook Road
This course is for those who have completed my Watercolor for Landscapes I class. The course will be
devoted to methods of painting individual components of the landscape. You will use techniques
revealed in Watercolor I and learn methods for handling subjects such as trees, grasses, flowers, rocks,
skies, water and buildings. We will explore some creative applications of color and learn tricks to correct
failed paintings. For the first class, bring your painting supplies and a few small sheets (7" x 11") of
watercolor paper. You will also need the following supplies.
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Tom teaches adult art classes at Rock Valley College in Rockford, Ill. and is available for group
workshops. For more information on classes or to book Tom for a workshop, contact
tom@tomlindenart.com
workshops. For more information on classes or to book Tom for a workshop, contact
tom@tomlindenart.com
Classroom Instruction
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Chris Linden/Photo
Chris Linden/Photo
Still Life in Watercolor
Course # ART 815 BLL4
Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Class begins Feb. 16, 2012
Ten weeks starting the week of September 15, 2011
The Bell Building – corner of Bell School Road and Spring Brook Road
This course is best suited for those who have completed my Watercolor for Landscapes – Level 2 class.
Exercises will be led which will help students learn how to create elements of the still life genre. Students
will learn design considerations for still life paintings and how to break down the scene to create their set
ups in watercolor. As the class proceeds, students can work on class projects or on their own designs. For
the first class, please bring a few plain sheets of paper, a pen and several reference photos. You will also
need the following supplies. I also suggest that you acquire the Gorilla brand combination Composition
Finder Value Guide (available through Jerry's Item #70597)
Course # ART 815 BLL4
Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Class begins Feb. 16, 2012
Ten weeks starting the week of September 15, 2011
The Bell Building – corner of Bell School Road and Spring Brook Road
This course is best suited for those who have completed my Watercolor for Landscapes – Level 2 class.
Exercises will be led which will help students learn how to create elements of the still life genre. Students
will learn design considerations for still life paintings and how to break down the scene to create their set
ups in watercolor. As the class proceeds, students can work on class projects or on their own designs. For
the first class, please bring a few plain sheets of paper, a pen and several reference photos. You will also
need the following supplies. I also suggest that you acquire the Gorilla brand combination Composition
Finder Value Guide (available through Jerry's Item #70597)
Upcoming Workshops
Watercolor
Four Day workshop
Monday June 4 - Thursday June 7, 2012 January 14, 2012
Dillmans Creative Arts, Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin (www.dillmans.com)
Learn techniques and new methods for painting some of the landscape elements common to Dillman’s
and northern Wisconsin; water, rocks and trees. Every morning, Tom will conduct exercises and
demonstrate techniques used to depict specific landscape elements. By the afternoon, the students can
paint a scene which emphasizes the element of the day. Students may work from their own reference
photographs or from a reference provided by Tom. Students should be able to complete (or nearly
complete) a small painting for each day. Prerequisite: Basic Watercolor Knowledge.
Four Day workshop
Monday June 4 - Thursday June 7, 2012 January 14, 2012
Dillmans Creative Arts, Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin (www.dillmans.com)
Learn techniques and new methods for painting some of the landscape elements common to Dillman’s
and northern Wisconsin; water, rocks and trees. Every morning, Tom will conduct exercises and
demonstrate techniques used to depict specific landscape elements. By the afternoon, the students can
paint a scene which emphasizes the element of the day. Students may work from their own reference
photographs or from a reference provided by Tom. Students should be able to complete (or nearly
complete) a small painting for each day. Prerequisite: Basic Watercolor Knowledge.
Three Day workshop
Wednesday June 13 - Friday June 15, 2012
Rock Valley College, Rockford, Illinois (www.rockvalleycollege.edu)
Learn techniques and new methods for painting some of the landscape elements common to Dillman’s
and northern Wisconsin; water, rocks and trees. Every morning, Tom will conduct exercises and
demonstrate techniques used to depict specific landscape elements. By the afternoon, the students can
paint a scene which emphasizes the element of the day. Students may work from their own reference
photographs or from a reference provided by Tom. Students should be able to complete (or nearly
complete) a small painting for each day. Prerequisite: Basic Watercolor Knowledge.
Wednesday June 13 - Friday June 15, 2012
Rock Valley College, Rockford, Illinois (www.rockvalleycollege.edu)
Learn techniques and new methods for painting some of the landscape elements common to Dillman’s
and northern Wisconsin; water, rocks and trees. Every morning, Tom will conduct exercises and
demonstrate techniques used to depict specific landscape elements. By the afternoon, the students can
paint a scene which emphasizes the element of the day. Students may work from their own reference
photographs or from a reference provided by Tom. Students should be able to complete (or nearly
complete) a small painting for each day. Prerequisite: Basic Watercolor Knowledge.