January 16 – 20, 2012

SHELLEY HUNTER
Sculpture Workshop "Form and Motion"
Class time: 9:00 - 4:00
Cost $500
Skill Level: Beginning to Intermediate
Location: Art Zone, Georgetown, KY

This class will guide the student through the sculpture process from the construction of an armature to a finished clay figure. Through lectures and demonstrations the student will be provided with information on all phases of the process with an emphasis on sculptural composition, correct anatomy and movement. There will also be instruction given on placing a human figure on the horse and tips for "tacking up" the sculpted horse.

A graduate of Michigan State University, Shelley Hunter had a long career in commercial advertising. Although she has a fine arts degree, her sculpture career began with an AAEA workshop. She has won numerous awards at national exhibitions. Her sculptures are notable for their portrayal of the equine form in action. She is a Full Member of the AAEA. Each student will receive individual attention and the class will take advantage of the locations in Georgetown, KY, such as Old Friends to study the equine form "up close and personal".

To learn more see her website at: www.hunterequineart.com

February 13 – 17, 2012

BOOTH MALONE
Oil Painting Workshop - "Tricks of the Trade"
Class time 9:00 - 4:00
Cost $500
Skill Level: All Levels
Location: Aiken, SC

This workshop is designed to improve your painting skills by learning to analyze compositional elements and read tonal values; simplifying your palette and practicing efficient and accurate brush work. There will be live painting demonstrations by the instructor and discussions on technique, materials and paint application, theory, and a few simple "tricks".

Booth Malone is one of the premier equestrian and sporting artists in America. He has exhibited internationally, been widely published, and has been Official Artist for many of the major equestrian events nationwide, including the 2006 Breeders' cup at Churchill Downs. He has also received a number of prestigious awards.

To learn more, visit his web site at: www.boothmalone.com

February 20 – 24, 2012

ELIN PENDLETON
Acrylic Painting Workshop - "Every Which way AND Loose!"
Class time: 9:00 - 4:00
Cost $500
Skill Level: All Levels
Location: Aiken, SC

This acrylic painting workshop is for students who want to expand their knowledge of how to work with acrylics. During the five days. Elin will give each student a vast amount of knowledge and techniques in painting creatively. Every day will open student's eyes to different approaches for starting work, adding to work, and thinking "outside the box" in approaching traditional subjects. Acrylic paints are perhaps the most versatile medium available, and yet many artists try to force them to act like oils or watercolor! This workshop will present ways of working with acrylics that will open doors to new ways of expression for every student. Students will bring their own supplies, yet this workshop will provide many additional unique materials to use in creating works of art. Subject matter will be from the student's sources, with additional source material provided by Elin.

Elin Pendleton is the author of "Horses in Acrylics" and co-authored "The Art of Acrylic Painting" and "Acrylic References" by Walter Foster Publications. She is nationally recognized for paintings that have won major awards in juried competitions, is a retired teacher and full-time artist. Her workshop "Color Boot Camp" is a familiar site at the Kentucky Horse Park, and fills quickly. Her work is presented and sold from her web sites at elinart.com, dailypaintings.com and equinepaintings.com. She is a full member of the AAEA, a signature member of Women Artists of the West and past president of same. Her color-drenched canvases draw the viewer's eye and her brushwork is her trademark. Elin has more than thirty years of painting and teaching to share. Positive messaging and the ability to pinpoint specific goals for students are her strengths. She has produced six instructional DVD videos on painting, one focusing on acrylic painting.

April 22-26, 2012

CINDI NAVE & YVONNE TODD w/ Guest PETER WILLIAMS
Painting Workshop “Plein Aire in the Paddock”
Class Time: 9:00 – 3:00
Cost: $250
Skill Levels: Intermediate/Advanced
Location: Keeneland Race Course, Lexington, KY

Oil is traditionally thought of as a slow medium--but nothing is slow at the beautifully landscaped Keeneland Racing and Sales Facility in Lexington KY. You will be outdoors, in the racetrack paddock-- taking in all the flavors of this exquisite location and painting to beat the band, for an audience. So gather your equipment and head to Lexington.

The tradition of speed will be reinforced as a virtue. You will have simple exercises, and two critiques a day. Your "up front and personal" instructor will keep your progress on track and a masterpiece of Equine art will emerge before your very eyes. You will go home with some grand new techniques. It's not important how long it took, but more that the results are good.