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, July 10th - August 28th, 2017

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 shaping which follows a study of venation. The final three weeks will address techniques for Silverpoint drawing on a prepaired ground. Life cycle elements shall be revealed as well as a strong light source. Watercolor compositions shall be completed for a future exhibit, Green Matters at East Bay MUD's Oakland headquarters opening June 26th.

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

$310 class registration fee

Master Class - Botanical Illustration
©2011 Mary L. Harden

8 Tuesdays, July 11th - August 29th, 2017

10am – 1:30pm

Wednesday Master Class will continue to develop Mastery in drawing. Our focus will be shaping which follows a study of venation. Finishing techniques for depth and drama will be covered as well as composing and layout for complexity.

Watercolor compositions shall be completed for a future exhibits featuring butterflies, & native plants.

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

$310 class registration fee

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, July 14th - Sept. 1st, 2017

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 a local exhibit of watershead plants of the East Bay MUD district.

All levels welcome. Some drawing experience recommended.

Supply list available before first class via email.

$240 for the session

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