Lessons in Art
Group Workshops in Tucson:
Click on the hyperlinks at the end for more information and registration.
Try it! Watercolor (at The Drawing Studio)
Wednesday, September 4, 5-8PM, $50
All materials provided
A colorful adventure in a much-loved and popular medium, watercolor! We'll learn the basics of color mixing while painting landscapes. We'll work free and gestural while enjoying the flow of color on wet paper. Register here.
Intro to Watercolor (at The Drawing Studio)
Wednesdays, September 11-October 16, 5-8PM, $215
bring your own supplies, list provided
Transparent, forgiving, and versatile, watercolors bring the page to life. Drawing on plants, animals, and landscapes for inspiration, we'll learn foundational techniques for watercolor painting. We'll practice color mixing, build hand dexterity, and discover textures made with sponges and salt. Register here.
Natural Textures (outdoors, meeting at The Drawing Studio)
Saturday, September 14, 10AM-4PM, $90
bring your own supplies, list provided
Beat the heat and take an artistic adventure into the Santa Catalina Mountains! We'll use water-soluble ink pens and white pastel to capture some of the more challenging textures of nature, including bark and water. Bring a sack lunch. Coronado National Forest pass required per car. Car-pooling is an option! Register here.
Silk Painting for Kids (elementary age and up)
Sunday, Sept. 22, 1-4PM, $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.
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)
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.
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.
Try it! Watercolor (at The Drawing Studio)
Wednesday, September 4, 5-8PM, $50
All materials provided
A colorful adventure in a much-loved and popular medium, watercolor! We'll learn the basics of color mixing while painting landscapes. We'll work free and gestural while enjoying the flow of color on wet paper. Register here.
Intro to Watercolor (at The Drawing Studio)
Wednesdays, September 11-October 16, 5-8PM, $215
bring your own supplies, list provided
Transparent, forgiving, and versatile, watercolors bring the page to life. Drawing on plants, animals, and landscapes for inspiration, we'll learn foundational techniques for watercolor painting. We'll practice color mixing, build hand dexterity, and discover textures made with sponges and salt. Register here.
Natural Textures (outdoors, meeting at The Drawing Studio)
Saturday, September 14, 10AM-4PM, $90
bring your own supplies, list provided
Beat the heat and take an artistic adventure into the Santa Catalina Mountains! We'll use water-soluble ink pens and white pastel to capture some of the more challenging textures of nature, including bark and water. Bring a sack lunch. Coronado National Forest pass required per car. Car-pooling is an option! Register here.
Silk Painting for Kids (elementary age and up)
Sunday, Sept. 22, 1-4PM, $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.
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)
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.
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.
