Lessons in Art
Group Workshops in Tucson:
Click on the provided hyperlinks for more information and registration
In addition to the below classes, check out the list of winter/spring classes I'm offering at The Drawing Studio, a Tucson non-profit organization for arts. Thank you for supporting local artists and small businesses! Click here for classes at The Drawing Studio.
Painting the Winter Desert – at Tucson Botanical Gardens
Jan. 5 ; 1pm to 4pm ; $65
Winter here is a time of quietude and rest: even the activities of wildlife seem to lessen as we all take a much-needed respite from the intense temperatures of summer. Play with unexpected combinations of warm and cool colors as we seek to portray the Sonoran Desert’s unique winter season. We’ll enjoy contemplative moments sketching and painting outdoors in the garden. Register here.
Colorful Cactus Portraits – at Tucson Botanical Gardens
Jan. 12 ; 9am to 12pm ; $65
The cool temperatures of winter have arrived, time to get outside and draw! In this class, we’ll practice foundational drawing skills while observing the many unique species of cactus found in the garden. We’ll use watercolor paint to add a vibrant whimsical twist to our cactus portraits, taking inspiration from the designs of Mexican Talavera pottery. Graphite and watercolor. Register here.
Sketching Animals – at Tucson Botanical Gardens
Jan. 19 ; 1pm to 4pm ; $65
The world around us is in constant motion, and capturing this movement is the artist’s dilemma. In this class, a series of briskly paced exercises will keep us on our toes and help us stay loose while drawing. We’ll let go of the need to create a perfect product and instead dive into the beauty of unfinished sketches that capture the flick of a jackrabbit’s ear or the path of a bird through the air. Graphite and ink. Register here.
Silk Painting with Colored Resist (for adults) - FULL (see overflow class below)
Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 25-26, 1-4PM, 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.
Silk Painting with Colored Resist (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-Adhering to Canvas
4 Saturdays, February 8-29, 1-4PM
$200, all materials provided, must attend all days, no make-ups
Use resist and dye to paint an image of your own creation – a portrait of your pet, a landscape, a vase of flowers, are but a few of the subjects you might consider painting. Then learn how to adhere the silk to an 11x11 canvas using Liquitex matte medium. Will add a final touch by painting the edges black. All levels welcome. We will only use white resist in this class, unless you have taken “Silk Painting with Colored Resist” and are prepared to make and shake your own bottle. I do the steaming for you after day 2. Days 3 and 4 you are likely to finish a little earlier. Register with an email.
Silk Painting – Open Studio – all levels welcome
Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15 (9am-12pm) and Feb. 16 (2-5PM), must attend both days, $100, all materials provided
Use 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! I will teach how to use a white line of resist, but returning participants are welcome to make color lines. We'll use salt and rubbing alcohol for special effects. You may also choose to paint abstractly, with no resist. After the class, I 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.
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 provided hyperlinks for more information and registration
In addition to the below classes, check out the list of winter/spring classes I'm offering at The Drawing Studio, a Tucson non-profit organization for arts. Thank you for supporting local artists and small businesses! Click here for classes at The Drawing Studio.
Painting the Winter Desert – at Tucson Botanical Gardens
Jan. 5 ; 1pm to 4pm ; $65
Winter here is a time of quietude and rest: even the activities of wildlife seem to lessen as we all take a much-needed respite from the intense temperatures of summer. Play with unexpected combinations of warm and cool colors as we seek to portray the Sonoran Desert’s unique winter season. We’ll enjoy contemplative moments sketching and painting outdoors in the garden. Register here.
Colorful Cactus Portraits – at Tucson Botanical Gardens
Jan. 12 ; 9am to 12pm ; $65
The cool temperatures of winter have arrived, time to get outside and draw! In this class, we’ll practice foundational drawing skills while observing the many unique species of cactus found in the garden. We’ll use watercolor paint to add a vibrant whimsical twist to our cactus portraits, taking inspiration from the designs of Mexican Talavera pottery. Graphite and watercolor. Register here.
Sketching Animals – at Tucson Botanical Gardens
Jan. 19 ; 1pm to 4pm ; $65
The world around us is in constant motion, and capturing this movement is the artist’s dilemma. In this class, a series of briskly paced exercises will keep us on our toes and help us stay loose while drawing. We’ll let go of the need to create a perfect product and instead dive into the beauty of unfinished sketches that capture the flick of a jackrabbit’s ear or the path of a bird through the air. Graphite and ink. Register here.
Silk Painting with Colored Resist (for adults) - FULL (see overflow class below)
Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 25-26, 1-4PM, 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.
Silk Painting with Colored Resist (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-Adhering to Canvas
4 Saturdays, February 8-29, 1-4PM
$200, all materials provided, must attend all days, no make-ups
Use resist and dye to paint an image of your own creation – a portrait of your pet, a landscape, a vase of flowers, are but a few of the subjects you might consider painting. Then learn how to adhere the silk to an 11x11 canvas using Liquitex matte medium. Will add a final touch by painting the edges black. All levels welcome. We will only use white resist in this class, unless you have taken “Silk Painting with Colored Resist” and are prepared to make and shake your own bottle. I do the steaming for you after day 2. Days 3 and 4 you are likely to finish a little earlier. Register with an email.
Silk Painting – Open Studio – all levels welcome
Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15 (9am-12pm) and Feb. 16 (2-5PM), must attend both days, $100, all materials provided
Use 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! I will teach how to use a white line of resist, but returning participants are welcome to make color lines. We'll use salt and rubbing alcohol for special effects. You may also choose to paint abstractly, with no resist. After the class, I 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.
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.
