Lessons in Art
Group Workshops in Tucson:
Click on the hyperlinks at the end for more information and registration.
Watercolor Explorations: An Intro Workshop
November 1, 8, and 15, 5-7PM, $90
bring your own supplies, list provided
Discover the dynamic world of watercolor painting as we practice foundational techniques like creating a wash, wet-on-wet application, and layering. We'll use a series of projects to build confidence and understanding of the watercolor medium. This class is through my private studio. Register with an email.
Sketching Nature in Madera Canyon
Outdoors, meeting at The Drawing Studio
Saturday, November 9, 10AM-4PM, $100
bring your own supplies, list provided
White sycamores bend and twist over burbling creek beds, Arizona woodpeckers cackle from the oaks, and Coues deer—a petite subspecies of white-tailed deer—forage in the thickets. We’ll spend a full day in this artist’s paradise sketching wildlife, plants, and the landscape. Easy walking, leisurely pace, with ample time to sketch! Carpooling will be an option. Register here.
Silk Painting for Kids (elementary age and up)
Sunday, Nov. 10, 2-5 PM, $50
All supplies provided
Paint a silk scarf using free-flowing dyes without resist. We'll use salt and rubbing alcohol to create special effects. You'll make your own wearable piece of art: an abstract hand-dyed, hand-painted scarf!
The class is great for learning the basics of color mixing.
After the class, the instructor will steam the scarf for each participant, after which parents can pick up the scarf at a later time or request to have it mailed. Register with an email.
Beginning Silk Painting - Paint a Scarf (for adults) - FULL
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 16-17, 1-4PM, must attend both days, $100
Use white resist and vibrant dyes to paint a Habotai silk scarf. We'll use resist to draw a pattern, abstract design, or representational image and dye to add a splash of color! We'll use salt and rubbing alcohol for special effects. No prior artistic experience necessary.
After the class, the instructor will steam the scarf for each participant, after which they can pick up the scarf at a later time or request to have it mailed. Register with an email.
Beginning Silk Painting - Paint a Scarf (for adults) - overflow class
This class takes place the same dates as the above class but from 9AM-12PM. No need for a wait list, we'll just start another class!
Silk Painting with Colored Resist (for adults)
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8, 2-5PM, must attend both days, $100
Use resist and vibrant dyes to paint a satin silk scarf. We'll use resist to draw a pattern, abstract design, or representational image and dye to add a splash of color! Participants will learn how to make a line with color. We'll use salt and rubbing alcohol for special effects.
After the class, the instructor will steam the scarf for each participant, after which they can pick up the scarf at a later time or request to have it mailed. Beginning Silk Painting and some experience working with resist strongly recommended. Register with an email.
Classes in Raebird Creations LLC Art Studio are added a month ahead of time, so check back here periodically for more or sign up for my monthly newsletter.
Party and Event Sessions:
Invite Raebird Creations to facilitate an artistic project for guests at your event! Includes birthday parties, sleepovers, baby showers, bridal showers, and more! Simple, easy-to-follow instruction by artist Saraiya Kanning. No prior experience necessary.
Private and Group Lessons:
Online Education
Raebird Creations offers online distance education using Skype or Facebook video chat. One-on-one live lessons are accompanied by handouts shared via email or Google Docs. Wherever you are in the world, we can connect and share our passion for art-making! Lessons are $25/30-minutes. Single lessons will introduce a medium and practice foundational skills. Sets of 3 or more lessons are used to design, complete, and reflect on art projects.
Online lessons include drawing and painting mediums, as well as creative writing. We'll work together to choose a medium and project that fits your interests! Lessons are open to children, youth, and adults.
Click on the hyperlinks at the end for more information and registration.
Watercolor Explorations: An Intro Workshop
November 1, 8, and 15, 5-7PM, $90
bring your own supplies, list provided
Discover the dynamic world of watercolor painting as we practice foundational techniques like creating a wash, wet-on-wet application, and layering. We'll use a series of projects to build confidence and understanding of the watercolor medium. This class is through my private studio. Register with an email.
Sketching Nature in Madera Canyon
Outdoors, meeting at The Drawing Studio
Saturday, November 9, 10AM-4PM, $100
bring your own supplies, list provided
White sycamores bend and twist over burbling creek beds, Arizona woodpeckers cackle from the oaks, and Coues deer—a petite subspecies of white-tailed deer—forage in the thickets. We’ll spend a full day in this artist’s paradise sketching wildlife, plants, and the landscape. Easy walking, leisurely pace, with ample time to sketch! Carpooling will be an option. Register here.
Silk Painting for Kids (elementary age and up)
Sunday, Nov. 10, 2-5 PM, $50
All supplies provided
Paint a silk scarf using free-flowing dyes without resist. We'll use salt and rubbing alcohol to create special effects. You'll make your own wearable piece of art: an abstract hand-dyed, hand-painted scarf!
The class is great for learning the basics of color mixing.
After the class, the instructor will steam the scarf for each participant, after which parents can pick up the scarf at a later time or request to have it mailed. Register with an email.
Beginning Silk Painting - Paint a Scarf (for adults) - FULL
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 16-17, 1-4PM, must attend both days, $100
Use white resist and vibrant dyes to paint a Habotai silk scarf. We'll use resist to draw a pattern, abstract design, or representational image and dye to add a splash of color! We'll use salt and rubbing alcohol for special effects. No prior artistic experience necessary.
After the class, the instructor will steam the scarf for each participant, after which they can pick up the scarf at a later time or request to have it mailed. Register with an email.
Beginning Silk Painting - Paint a Scarf (for adults) - overflow class
This class takes place the same dates as the above class but from 9AM-12PM. No need for a wait list, we'll just start another class!
Silk Painting with Colored Resist (for adults)
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8, 2-5PM, must attend both days, $100
Use resist and vibrant dyes to paint a satin silk scarf. We'll use resist to draw a pattern, abstract design, or representational image and dye to add a splash of color! Participants will learn how to make a line with color. We'll use salt and rubbing alcohol for special effects.
After the class, the instructor will steam the scarf for each participant, after which they can pick up the scarf at a later time or request to have it mailed. Beginning Silk Painting and some experience working with resist strongly recommended. Register with an email.
Classes in Raebird Creations LLC Art Studio are added a month ahead of time, so check back here periodically for more or sign up for my monthly newsletter.
Party and Event Sessions:
Invite Raebird Creations to facilitate an artistic project for guests at your event! Includes birthday parties, sleepovers, baby showers, bridal showers, and more! Simple, easy-to-follow instruction by artist Saraiya Kanning. No prior experience necessary.
- Make a vibrant watercolor or acrylic painting. 2 hours, $200.
- Make memory wire bracelets and matching earrings. 2 hours, $200.
- Package includes materials for up to 5 people, after which guests may be added for $10 each.
- Each package includes a special gift for the birthday person, bride-to-be, or guest of honor!
- Customize colors and subject matter to match your party!
Private and Group Lessons:
- Private lessons in drawing, painting, and creative writing. $25/30-minutes. You may invite a friend and split the cost.
- For visual arts mediums only: $10 material fee per project per person, unless students provide their own.
- Open to children, youth, and adults.
Online Education
Raebird Creations offers online distance education using Skype or Facebook video chat. One-on-one live lessons are accompanied by handouts shared via email or Google Docs. Wherever you are in the world, we can connect and share our passion for art-making! Lessons are $25/30-minutes. Single lessons will introduce a medium and practice foundational skills. Sets of 3 or more lessons are used to design, complete, and reflect on art projects.
Online lessons include drawing and painting mediums, as well as creative writing. We'll work together to choose a medium and project that fits your interests! Lessons are open to children, youth, and adults.
