Mary L. Harden Designs

Art can change your life...

Experience the joy art can bring to your life today, even if you've never drawn before!

Mary's innovative curriculum and exuberant teaching style are exciting and accessible for all levels. She provides all students unique opportunities to exhibit work in a professional manner. Mary's passion for nurturing the creative process has contributed to her popularity as a sought after instructor of classes and workshops.

For more information, instructor permission, or to enroll in classes email Mary at

maryharden@me.com

The following classes are held at 350 O'Shaughnessy Blvd. San Francisco. For directions click here

Master Class - Watercolor Techniques for Botanicals
©2011 Mary L. Harden

8 Mondays, April 8th - May 27th, 2019

10am -1:30PM

Master Class - Watercolor Techniques for Botanicals will continue to build a strong foundation in drawing to understand tonal variation, modeling, and three dimensionality. Our focus will be translucency which follows a study of venation. Life cycle elements shall be revealed as well as a strong light source. Watercolor compositions shall be completed for the future exhibit, Up From Mexico - Plants That Cross the Border at UCSF Faculty Alumni House.

This is a Master Artist Certificate course and premission of the intstructor is required. Advanced students only.

$355 class registration fee includes a complete watercolor palette

Master Class - Botanical Illustration
©2011 Mary L. Harden

8 Tuesdays, April 9th - May 28th, 2018

10am – 1:30pm

Wednesday Master Class will continue to develop Mastery in drawing. Our focus will be translucency and plant structure. Finishing techniques for depth and drama will be covered as well as composing and layout for complexity.

Watercolor compositions shall be completed for future exhibit Up From Mexico - Plants That Cross the Border at UCSF Faculty Alumni House.

This is a Master Artist Certificate course and premission of the intstructor is required. Begining Students are welcome in this class.

$355 class registration fee includes a complete watercolor palette

East Bay Botanicals

Faith Lutheran Church 20080 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley

To register for this class please contact Pat Anderson at

pattyander45@gmail.com

Watercolor Techniques for Botanical Illustration - Mixed Level

8 Fridays, April 12th - May 31st, 2019

10:30am - 1:30pm

This series of classes is designed to move students forward at their own levels with special activities for beginners, intermediates, and more advanced painters. Drawing with pen for accuracy and observation will be addressed at each class. Exploration of the unique qualities of the color palette will continue with emphasis on wet layering for luminosity and depth. We will work on the continued mastery of finishing techniques. Paintings will be completed in preparation for an exhibition at the Hayward Shoreline Interpretative Center in 2019

All levels welcome. Some drawing experience recommended.

Supply list available before first class via email.

$255 session fee includes a complete watercolor palette