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EVENTS
The Studio Artist's Show 2026
SUNDAY, MAY 3rd from 10AM - 3 PM
Join myself and fellow entrepreneurs for artist demos & shopping during our annual Bowood spring market. In addition to running the event, I'll be giving a live sketching demo at 12:30pm and setting up a table similar to the below ... although I won't be pregnant this time around ;) ....
UPCOMING CLASSES
Summer Card Illustration
Saturday 5/30
10 AM – 12 PM
Paint a set of summer note cards with artist Robin Haugen of neonrobin. Robin will share her illustrative techniques as you use watercolor pencils and archival ink pens to add layers of color and interest to pre-printed note card designs. All supplies are included, and you will leave with three illustrated cards on watercolor paper to be sent to your loved ones or frame. This class is great for beginners.
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Colorful Canal Illustration
Saturday 6/6
10 AM – 12 PM
Create a colorful illustration with artist Robin Haugen of neonrobin. In this workshop you will use ink and watercolor pencils to create a colorful Venetian canal scene. Robin will discuss composition and techniques to add depth in your design with specific instruction on how to approach elements in the forefront and background. Experience with the basics of watercolor painting is helpful but not required. All supplies are included, and you will leave with your completed piece on premium watercolor paper.
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PREVIOUS CLASSES
Create a Vision Board
What do you want for the year ahead? Robin of neonrobin has been creating vision boards for years and she will share her process with you in this fun class. The class will start with five prompts to help you clarify your vision before building a collage of inspiration. Robin will discuss the basics of designing with text and color before you start cutting and pasting inspiring visuals and phrases from magazines and other provided materials.
Grow Your Sketching Practice
Let's spend the afternoon sketching. This workshop will take you through three drawing exercises to begin filling the blank pages of your personal sketchbook. Together we will focus on creating confidence and enjoying the process. This class is great for aspiring artists who wish to build the habit of drawing for fun. Everyone will take home Robin’s favorite erasable pen to continue their practice at home. Please bring your own sketchbook.
Floral Card Illustration
Explore the art of floral illustration and create a trio of sweet note cards. Robin will share her illustrative techniques as you use watercolor pencils and archival ink pens to add layers of color and interest to pre-printed designs. All supplies are provided, and you will leave with three illustrated cards on watercolor paper to be sent to your loved ones or framed. This class is great for beginners.
Sketching Perspective
This class will take you through an introduction exercise and then explore two drawings that utilize different types of perspective. Together we will focus on creating depth and adding shadows with the goal of creating confidence and enjoying the process. This class is great for beginners and aspiring artists who wish to build on their drawing practice.
Wildflowers Illustration
Take inspiration from delightful floral designs to create a colorful field of wildflowers. This illustration class is perfect for beginners who are interested in expanding their drawing abilities and experimenting with color. We will practice sketching a variety of flowers and foliage before working on a finished piece. Participants will take home a completed illustration on premium paper.
Simplifying Your Sketches
Spend the afternoon creating simple line sketches. This workshop will take you through exercises meant to help you simplify and clarify the focus of your drawings. Together we will discuss composition and positioning of items. This class is great for beginners and aspiring artists who wish to build confidence. Everyone will take home Robin’s favorite erasable pen to continue their practice at home. Please bring your own sketchbook.
Colorful Portrait Illustration
Learn a unique approach to capturing facial features with acrylic paint on plexiglass. Together we will focus on choosing colors and mixing tones for a graphic look following exercises which explore drawing the elements of a face. This class is great for anyone interested in exploring color and portrait design. All supplies are provided.
Birds on a Branch Illustration
Create this fun Birds on a Branch illustration. Use ink and watercolor pencils to draw and color your piece. Robin will also focus on creating a balanced composition and techniques to add depth in your design. All supplies are provided, and you will leave with your final piece on premium watercolor paper.
Sketching Nature
Walk through multiple exercises to encourage you to build an ongoing sketching habit. Together, we will do field study sketches of found objects using various drawing tools. The primary goal of this class is to embrace making mistakes and starting over while sketching. Please bring your own sketchbook.
Sketching Flowers
Fill the pages of your personal sketchbook with different drawing variations of the classic tulip. Following an initial stippling and cross-hatching exercise, students will explore the impact of adding shading and dimensions to their sketches. This class is great for beginners and everyone will take home Robin’s favorite erasable pen to continue their practice at home.
If any of the above classes interests you, send me an email at events@bowoodfarms.com and I'll consider getting it back on our schedule in The Studio at Bowood Farms.
