Author Archives: Kenneth Jackson

Mike Mahon Portrait Workshop in Pastel & Oil June 9-12 $300

[ June 9, 2010 to June 12, 2010. ] Learn to draw & paint what you have always wanted to… the human face. The 3-day workshop will begin with a June 9, Wednesday evening live portrait demo and orientation/reception from 6:30 to 9:00.

This workshop will introduce new teaching material Mike has developed for 2010 and most of the time will be spent on drawing and [...]

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Guido Frick Oil Painting Workshop June 2-4 $550

[ June 6, 2010; ] World renowned landscape painter Guido Frick will be holding a workshop at Amarillo Art Institute in Amarillo, Texas on June 2-4, 2010 starting at 9:00 am.

Guido Frick began his art career by enrolling in an art academy in Constance, his home-town in southern Germany, Frick decided on landscapes for his subject matter, and became “absolutely [...]

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Friday Night Art Walk “Paint Around”

[ March 5, 2010; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] March 5th is First Friday Art Walk at Sunset Galleries from 5pm – 9pm.  Amarillo Art Institute is having a fun and interesting EVENT at this time. Come by the school and watch as a group of our artists will be participating in “PAINT AROUND”.

The artists will begin a painting in a circle and will paint for 15 minutes.  When the 15 minutes [...]

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Give Me an Art Break

[ March 15, 2010 9:00 am to March 19, 2010 3:00 pm. ] Give me an Art Break camp (both age groups) will give children an opportunity to create art in several mediums, including watercolor, clay. The curriculum will help children develop an overall understanding of art techniques, art history, and art appreciation. Students will complete several projects to start, or add to their personal art collection. Snacks [...]

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Kids Digital Photography Class

[ March 15, 2010 9:00 am to March 19, 2010 3:00 pm. ] Digital Photography camp will give kids ages 9-13 an overview of basic operation of a Digital Camera and provide helpful insights into correct methods of photography. Three 8 X 10 photographs will be produced by each child, suitable for framing; a portrait, a scenic, and photographer’s choice. Snacks will be available, but children must bring a cold sack [...]

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