ArtTrader Mag's Online Workshops for Artists


We have a number of new workshops lined up for 2010 and hope to have you join us for a new year of learning and art-making fun! We'll have details for each of these programs over the next few weeks. See the calendar at right for our full schedule.

Download 2010 Online Workshop Calendar PDF

January 12, 2010

Art Journals: How to create, what to write!
8 module program $95 US

  • Choosing or Constructing a Journal
  • Journal Topics, Themes, and Purposes
  • Mixed Media Pages and Backgrounds
  • Finding Inspiration and Committing to a Journal
  • Book Pages and Found Poetry
  • Poetry Writing, Responsive Writing
  • Drawing, Painting, and Sketching
  • Reflective Journaling Practices
    More information, please click here!

February 8, 2010

Whimsy Workshop Level I
4 module program, $60 US

  • Week I: An Intro to Whimsy Art
  • Week 2: Beginner Techniques
  • Week 3: People I, Beginners Techniques
  • Week 4: People II, Advanced Techniques
    More information, please click here!

February 16, 2010

Whimsical Mermaids with Andrea Melione
2 module program $95 US

  • Innovative Mermaid Design
  • Themed Mermaids: brainstorm creative mermaid subjects
  • Mixed-Media Mermaid Painting
  • Watercolor Mermaid Painting
  • Mermaid ATCs: Fitting mermaids into a smaller space
    More information, please click here!

March 8, 2010

Whimsy Workshop Level II
4 module program $60 US

  • Week 1: Flowers, Plants, Trees, Landscapes
  • Week 2: Animals
  • Week 3: Whimsical Buildings
  • Week 4: Advanced Mixed Media Techniques
    More information, please click here!

May 31, 2010

Color Exploration
2 module program $35 US

  • Color 101: Color theory and color interaction
    and organizing your art supplies.
  • Dichromatic color project: Mixed media painting
  • Trichromatic color project: Art dolls
  • Roy G. Biv color projects: ATC format artwork
    More information, please click here!

June 14, 2010

Super Funky Girls (painted & mixed media)
2 module program $35 US

  • Distorting the female body
  • Facial expressions for funky girls
  • Accessories, clothing and body art
  • Coloring, shading and lighting
  • Creating an 8 x10 mixed media canvas
    of funky girl art
    More information, please click here!