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SUMMARY:Drawing with Graphite Series with Jane Ramsey - 6 wks\, Apr. 8-May 13 - Sold Out
DESCRIPTION:Drawing in Graphite \nBuilding your drawing skills is so beneficial for any aspiring artist!  Learn why being able to see and then translating that experience to paper is so rewarding. During our 6 Wednesday sessions we will cover: \n\nmaterials – a wide range of graphite tools from powdered form to pencils to solid sticks\nline\, shading\, value and texture\ncomposition\nspecial tips and techniques for special effects\nthe power of the eraser as a subtractive drawing tool\npapers & surfaces for drawing\nthe importance of developing a sketchbook practice\nThis is a 6 week series\,  Wednesdays\, April 8 – May 13\nSupply List in the link below\n\nArt Supply List – Drawing \nAbout Jane:\nJane’s love of drawing began as a child with a sketchbook and pencil always in hand. She grew up in the village of Lumberville in Bucks County\, Pennsylvania immersed in a community of artists. Her sketchbook is still very much part of her life and integral to informing her plein air and studio work – working both in graphite and watercolor. “I love the possibilities of creating expressive drawings using such simple tools – paper\, pencil and eraser!” Learn more at www.janeramsey.com \n  \nCancelation Policy: Students cancelling more the 1 week prior to the class will receive a full refund. Within one week\, tuition is non refundable.
URL:https://amakerscircle.com/class-workshop/drawing-with-graphite-series-with-jane-ramsey-6-wks-apr-8-may-13/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:A Maker’s Circle Studio\, 8 Hacklebarney Road\, Pottersville\, NJ\, 07979\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Drawing,Jane Ramsey,Studio D - Rae
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SUMMARY:Graphite & Watercolor Workshop with Jane Ramsey: Sun. May 17
DESCRIPTION:Graphite & Watercolor Workshop\nSunday\, May 17 \n10 – 4pm \nSpend a day exploring the combination of graphite and watercolor on paper with artist Jane Ramsey. \nMany watercolorists begin with a light pencil drawing to indicate basic shapes of a painting\, only to cover it up with paint. In this case\, we’ll explore: \n\nWhat if the drawing became as essential as the paint?\nHow can the drawing have more emphasis and presence?\nWhat role can color play in combination with the graphite elements?\n\nThese are all the things we’ll be finding out together! \n \nJane will introduce the variety of drawing tools – pencils\, sticks\, liquid graphite and even powdered graphite. Then she’ll show how they can integrate with the watercolor medium. We will even explore going back to add additional drawing and mark making onto the painted areas. \nWe will focus on all the possibilities! This workshop is more about your chance to experience and play with this medium and less about creating a finished piece. (Although you might be surprised with the outcome and consider them “finished”!) \nAll materials will be supplied for this workshop. Just come with 3-6 photo images for inspiration to work from. \nThe workshop will begin with a demo and discussion of materials and techniques. Jane will share some examples of her experimentation in the studio. We’ll talk about papers and how that contributes to the results. \nThen we’ll break into working on our own and Jane will be available for questions and help. \nPack a lunch and beverage so you can take a break when you want. \nWe’ll wrap up the day by gathering around to see everyone’s efforts and share in the joy of making art! \nTo learn more about Jane and see her artwork visit www.\,janeramsey.com. \n 
URL:https://amakerscircle.com/class-workshop/graphite-watercolor-workshop-with-jane-ramsey/
LOCATION:A Maker’s Circle Studio\, 8 Hacklebarney Road\, Pottersville\, NJ\, 07979\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Drawing,Jane Ramsey,Painting,Studio D - Rae
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SUMMARY:Drawing Outside at Willowood with artist Jane Ramsey\, July (4 wks)
DESCRIPTION:New to plein air? This is for you. \nChallenged when you have tried plein air? This is for you\, too!\nLove working en plein air? Join us!\nWednesdays\, 10 am – 1 pm (3 hour) \n4 sessions\, July 8\, 15\, 22\, 29 \nThese three-hour sessions will be spent outdoors at Willowwood Aboretum finding inspiration from working en plein air. (in case of rain\, we’ll move indoors to the studio at Makers)\nThese sessions are designed to emphasize the value of working from direct observation and the joy I find sketching outdoors. I want to create a plein air experience that is enjoyable\, easy with a set-up that works best for you! \nWe will explore sketching to capture overall views where we’ll consider composition\, spatial arrangement and editing to simplify. The incredible diversity of trees found on the grounds will be perfect for doing smaller focused studies exploring shape and definition. This will be fun! \nThe “Color Notes” part is a term I use for adding color information to all or just parts of my drawings. I’ll even add small notes of information that I want to remember\, should I choose to work on it further in the studio. When used together with your photo references\, they inform and guide for creating a larger finished painting. \nOr\, these sketches can just be kept as they are. Moments of visual memories. Valuable exercises in drawing from life. \n  \nArt set-up for drawing/painting: \n\nWork in a sketchbook or paper attached to a small drawing board on your lap.\nYou can also bring your plein air easel set up. Either works.\n\nArt materials to bring: \n\nDrawing materials – pencils\, erasers\, blending stumps. Graphite and/or charcoal.\nFor adding color you can bring colored pencils and/or pastels.\nWatercolor is my chosen medium\, but you can work in something else if you prefer.\nThere are no rules on the materials used.\n\nOther things to bring: \n\nBring an outdoor chair to sit if you prefer. (There are some benches at the park.)\nPack bottled water\, snacks for when you need them.\nBring bug spray and dress appropriately for outdoors.\nHats with a wide brim are really helpful.\n\nI’ll have my favorite art supplies with me that you can try out. I always have Blackwing pencils and other supplies available individually for purchase. \n 
URL:https://amakerscircle.com/class-workshop/29674/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:A Maker’s Circle Studio\, 8 Hacklebarney Road\, Pottersville\, NJ\, 07979\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monotype Workshop With Jane Ramsey\, Sunday\, Aug. 16
DESCRIPTION:Monotype Workshop (Session 1 of 2) \n10-4pm \nSunday\, August 16 \n$195. \nExplore the mark-making possibilities of the monotype printmaking process! \nThe tools are simple and easy to use. We’ll begin by inking our acrylic plates and then\, using a variety of different items (rags\, makeup sponges\, spatulas\, popsicle sticks\, etc.) we will remove the ink to reveal our “whites”.  There’s even more to explore with adding texture by using sponges\, nylon scrubbies\, and more to press into the inked plate. \nYou can even go back into the finished monotype and add more toning or marks using a variety of tools such as litho sticks\, charcoal pencils and graphite. (SEE SESSION 2 to explore this with your prints made in this workshop.) \nMonotype printing is an experience in “letting go”!  Even as you plan and create there will always be unexpected marks that happen. This leads to all kinds of improvisation. \nThis technique is open to all kinds of interpretation. From abstraction to realism\, the possibilities are endless! \nI will be doing a demo of the process and showing you how I find inspiration from my sketchbooks\, translating them to monotypes. Then we’ll begin making our own monotypes. In addition to black ink\, this workshop will be expanded into using color inks for gradated effects! It will be exciting! \nAll art supplies are included. \nWhat to bring: \n\nThe process can be a little messy so wear appropriate clothes and/or an apron. If you are wearing long sleeves\, make sure you can push them up out of the way. Nothing dangly on your wrists\, they get in the way.\nBring some photos (either printed out or on your phone) for inspiration. Or some sketches or drawings that you find inspiring to work from. The subjects should be simple. For instance\, a singular tree\, flower\, animal\, etc.\nPack a lunch/snacks and beverage as we’ll take a break during the day.\n\n  \nJane will hold an optional “day 2” if you would like to take your prints to the next level. Take a look here.
URL:https://amakerscircle.com/class-workshop/monotype-workshop-with-jane-ramsey-sunday-aug-16/
LOCATION:A Maker’s Circle Studio\, 8 Hacklebarney Road\, Pottersville\, NJ\, 07979\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Drawing,Elevated Craft,Jane Ramsey,Painting,Studio D - Rae
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SUMMARY:Monotype Printing with Jane Ramsey (Optional Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:Monotype Workshop (Session 2 of 2) \nPrerequisite: Must attend Monotype Workshop Session 1 \n10-2 \nMonday\, August 17 \n$120. \nWith the monotype prints created in  Sesson 1\, we will explore how to use them as the foundation and add to them with assorted materials. Using drawing materials (charcoal\, litho crayon\, pastels\, pencils\, etc.) and paints (watercolor and gouache)\, we will add color and details to bring another level of depth\, detail and expression. \nIt’s a perfect way to use ghost prints (a second print made from the plate that is lighter and more faded than the first monotype print). It’s amazing to see what you can add to the prints and how it transforms them. If you’ve ever admired Degas’ ballet paintings and drawings\, you’d be amazed to know that they incorporate the monotype process! \nI’ll be doing a short demo showing you some of the techniques I like to use. Art materials will be supplied that you can try out. Colored graphite sticks\, pastels\, paints\, colored pencils\, charcoal and more. \nWhat to bring: \n\nYour photos or reference materials you used the first day\nYour monotype prints made in Session 1\nAny of your personal art supplies you’d like to try\nPack a lunch/snacks and beverage as we’ll take a break during the day.
URL:https://amakerscircle.com/class-workshop/monotype-printing-with-jane-ramsey-day-2/
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