Acrylic Painting Weekend Workshop / Lake Chelan
Saturday & Sunday, August 7th 11-4 at the Chelan Fire Station $150
Push forward in experimental contemporary painting style with emphasis on color. We will explore color theory: pigments,
mixing, and choosing color combinations for successful paintings! This is a great class for confidence, enjoying the
process and creating color harmony in your paintings. Can also use oil or watercolor if you choose. Be sure to check
supply list for colors to bring.
Click here for the Supply List (pdf file).
PAST CLASSES
Paint Contemporary Acrylic - May 20th 2010
Weekday Workshop Thursday May 20th
11:00 am to 5:00 pm / $80 with additional $15 class fee
Push forward in your creative approach with acrylic paints, gels and mediums. Class encourages an experimental &
contemporary style of working. Explore the variety of ways you can use acrylics to build texture, layer and add
mixed media. We will also discuss concept, color and composition. Fundamentals and an endless variety of techniques
are used to build creativity and success. You will be under the guidance of an experienced instructor used to
working with both beginners and experienced artists looking for new approaches to the medium. It is a joy to paint
with others in an encouraging and productive atmosphere!
To register call (425) 697-ARTS or email:colegallery@gmail.com.
Classes held at Cole Gallery Studio, 107 5th Ave South, Edmonds. Email artist or Cole Gallery for SUPPLY LIST.
Portrait Drawing Class through ArtsNow
Six Monday evening sessions beginning April 5 through May 10 / 6:30 - 9:00 pm / $145
Held at the ArtWorks building, 201 2nd St. S. (2nd and Dayton) in Edmonds
Instructor Tracy Fraker is offering a portrait drawing class through the extension of Edmonds Community College.
If you have found portraiture too intimidating a subject, this is a great class to break through any apprehensions.
We will go over proportions and alignments, but also several different approaches for you to try. The class will
spend time on gesture drawing to loosen up, contour line, shading for form, and self portraiture to teach observation
skills. Good for beginning artists, or even experienced artists who would like instruction in this genre:
Click here for registration and
supply list
Paint Experimental Acrylic with Tracy Kay Fraker - January 2010
An ongoing series of Wednesday evening workshops at Cole Gallery Studio
January 20, 27 & February 3rd
6:00 - 8:30 pm
$115.00 for three consecutive Wednesday evenings
Need some fresh new ideas? Help in finishing some current work? Inspiration to start a new painting? You will be
under the guidance of an experienced instructor used to working with both beginners and experienced artists
looking for new approaches to the medium. Fundamentals and an endless variety of techniques are used to build
creativity and success. It is a joy to paint with others in an encouraging and productive atmosphere!
Register early to make sure the class is a "go!"
Registration deadline is Sunday, January 17th
To register call (425) 697-ARTS or email:colegallery@gmail.com.
Classes held at Cole Gallery Studio, 107 5th Ave South, Edmonds. Email artist or Cole Gallery for SUPPLY LIST.
Color Theory with Tracy Kay Fraker - February 2010
An ongoing series of Wednesday evening workshops at Cole Gallery Studio
February 24 & March 3rd & 10th
6:00 - 8:30 pm
$115.00 for three consecutive Wednesday evenings
Learn not only the characteristics of color but also pigment. We will create a split primary color wheel to gain a
thorough understanding of color mixing. This series of exercises will open your eyes to color and relieve your
frustrations in color mixing. Great refresher or introductory course
We encourage early sign-up to ensure the class is a "go!"
Registration deadline is Sunday, February 21st
To register call (425) 697-ARTS or email:colegallery@gmail.com.
Classes held at Cole Gallery Studio, 107 5th Ave South, Edmonds. Email artist or Cole Gallery for SUPPLY LIST.
Paint Contemporary Acrylic on Vashon - March 2010
Saturday Workshop March 6
Vashon Allied Arts / Blue Heron Gallery 19704 Vashon Highway
11:00 am to 5:00 pm / $80 with additional $15 class fee
Push forward in your creative approach with acrylic paints, gels and mediums. Class encourages an experimental
& contemporary style of working. Explore the variety of ways you can use acrylics to build texture, layer and
add mixed media. We will also discuss concept, color and composition. Fundamentals and an endless variety of
techniques are used to build creativity and success. You will be under the guidance of an experienced instructor
used to working with both beginners and experienced artists looking for new approaches to the medium. It is a joy
to paint with others in an encouraging and productive atmosphere!
Register early to make sure the class is a "go!"
Registration Deadline is Wednesday March 3rd.
Spring classes will be posted January 2010.
Register at www.vashonalliedarts.org
Paint Experimental Acrylic with Tracy Kay Fraker - November 2009
November 4, 11 & 18
An ongoing series of Wednesday evening workshops at Cole Gallery Studio
6:00 - 8:30 pm
$115.00 for three consecutive Wednesday evenings
Need some fresh new ideas? Help in finishing some current work? Inspiration to start a new painting?
You will be under the guidance of an experienced instructor used to working with both beginners and
experienced artists looking for new approaches to the medium. Fundamentals and an endless variety of
techniques are used to build creativity and success. It is a joy to paint with others in an encouraging
and productive atmosphere!
Register early to make sure the class is a "go!"
Registration deadline is Sunday, November 1st
Next series will be January 2010
To register call (425) 697-ARTS or email:colegallery@gmail.com.
Classes held at Cole Gallery Studio, 107 5th Ave South, Edmonds. Email artist or Cole Gallery for SUPPLY LIST.
Experimental Acrylic: Paint Abstract Self-Portrait - 2 Day Workshop!
Chelan Fire Station Community Room - Wednesday & Thursday, August 19-20, May 2nd, 11-4 $150.00
Approach a mid size painting with the subject of expressing some aspect of yourself. Can be an abstracted
portrait (with guidance!) or symbolic only. Emphasis will be on trying out a variety of mediums for texture
and layering. Learn some new ways to approach an open-ended subject and play with some new techniques. For
beginners to experienced painters wanting to learn techniques in acrylic and acrylic mediums.
To register call (509) 682-9262 or email: chelanmst@aol.com
mainstreetgallerychelan.com.
We encourage early sign-up to ensure class is a GO!
Sponsored by Main Street Gallery, Chelan. Email artist or contact Barb Koening at Main Street Gallery for supply list.
"II just taught this class in Edmonds and it was a wonderful experience. We stretched our imagination, broke through some
barriers and landed on some really great images. I was so proud of my students!!" - tkf//
Cole Gallery / Paint Experimental Acrylic with Tracy Kay Fraker
An ongoing series of Wednesday evening workshops
6:00 - 8:30 pm
$115.00 for any three consecutive Wednesday evenings of your choice
Beginning September 9thbr>
Enjoy the opportunity to paint in an open-ended series of three evening classes. You will be under the guidance
of an experienced instructor used to working with both beginners and experienced artists looking for new approaches
to the medium. Fundamentals and an endless variety of techniques are used to build creativity and success. It is a
joy to paint with others in an encouraging and productive atmosphere!
To register call (425) 697-ARTS or email: colegallery@gmail.com.
We encourage early registration to ensure class is a GO!
Classes held at Cole Gallery Studio, 107 5th Ave South, Edmonds. Email artist or Cole Gallery for SUPPLY LIST.
Portrait Drawing Class through ArtsNow
Instructor Tracy Fraker is offering a portrait drawing class through the extension of Edmonds Community College. If you
have found portraiture too intimidating a subject, this is a great class to break through any apprehensions. We will go
over proportions and alignments, but also several different approaches for you to try. The class will spend time on gesture
drawing to loosen up, contour line, shading for form, and self portraiture to teach observation skills. Good for beginning
artists, or even experienced artists who would like instruction in this genre:
Six Monday evening sessions beginning April 13 through May 18 / 6:30 - 9:00 pm / $145
Held at the ArtWorks building, 201 2nd St. S. (2nd and Dayton) in Edmonds
Click here for registration and supply list
Saturday Experimental Painting Workshop: Chelan, Washington!
Chelan Fire Station Community Room - Saturday, May 2nd, 11-4 $75.00
Push forward in your creative approach with acrylic paints, gels and mediums. Class encourages an experimental and
contemporary approach... how to combine materials for your own personal style. Open to any painter who would like
an introduction to a new way of working. You will complete a 16 x 20" painted edge canvas.
Sponsored by Main Street Gallery, Chelan, where I am featured artist for "First Fridays" in downtown Chelan - 6-9 pm
on May 1st.
Experimental Acrylic: Paint Abstract Self-Portrait
Evening Series Workshops at Cole Gallery, Edmonds
May 27th, June 3rd & 10th, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
$115 Deadline for registration is Saturday, May 9th.
Approach a mid size painting with the subject of expressing some aspect of yourself. Can be an abstracted portrait
(with guidance!) or symbolic only. Emphasis will be on trying out a variety of mediums for texture and layering.
Learn some new ways to approach an open-ended subject and play with some new techniques. For beginners to experienced
painters wanting to learn techniques in acrylic and acrylic mediums.
To register call (425) 697-ARTS or email: colegallery@gmail.com.
We encourage early sign-up to ensure class is a GO!
Classes held at Cole Gallery Studio, 107 5th Ave South, Edmonds. Email artist or Cole Gallery for SUPPLY LIST.
Supply list to be posted soon.....
Color Theory: Painting
Evening Series Workshops at Cole Gallery, Edmonds
March 25, April 1 & 8th, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
$115 Deadline for registration is Saturday, March 21st.
Learn not only the characteristics of color but also pigment. We will create a split primary color wheel to gain a
thorough understanding of color mixing. This series of exercises will open your eyes to color and relieve your
frustrations in color mixing. Great refresher or introductory course.
To register call (425) 697-ARTS or email: colegallery@gmail.com.
We encourage early sign-up to ensure class is a GO!
Classes held at Cole Gallery Studio, 107 5th Ave South, Edmonds. Email artist or Cole Gallery for SUPPLY LIST.
Evening Series Workshops:
Paint Contemporary Acrylic
Three Consecutive Wednesday Evenings
January 21, 28 & February 4
6:00-8:30 pm / $110
Acrylic is the medium of choice for contemporary and experimental art! In the course of three evening lessons, free up
your approach and complete a mid-size painting. Explore the variety of ways you can use acrylics to build texture,
layer and add mixed media. We will discuss concept, color and composition. Open to any painter who would like an
introduction to a new way of working.
Exploring the Versatility of Acrylic
October 1, 8 & 15th
6:00 - 8:30 pm
$115 + $8 supply fee
Push forward in your creative approach with acrylic paints, gels and mediums. Class encourages an experimental &
contemporary approach… and how to combine materials to create your own personal style. Open to any painter who would
like an introduction to a new way of working.
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August Art Days - Come Paint!
Tuesdays in August: 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th
Casual Fun Creative Supportive
…describes the experience of dropping in on one of four summer art workshops at the studio and home of local artist,
Tracy Kay Fraker..
You may know Tracy as an instructor at Cole Gallery in Edmonds. An accomplished teacher and painter, she specializes in
pushing the medium of acrylics as far as it can go - and encourages her students to break out in new directions!
This limited series of workshops will be held in a beautiful garden setting with views of Puget Sound at the top of the
Edmonds "bowl."
10 am - 3:00 pm with a break for lunch on the deck
$50.00 each day.
Bring art supplies to paint and collage
As always I will have lots of tools and tidbits for you to experiment with, but be sure to bring your own supplies:
Acrylic paints (including gels and mediums!), a large or multiple smaller canvas or canvas boards, even water color
papers. Bring any stalled out work to forge ahead on. Any craft and collage supplies, photographs, tools to manipulate
the painting process - raid your junk, sewing and utility drawers. You are welcome to watercolor if you wish. Mix media!
I am available all day for instruction, demos, and encouragement. Will have project ideas to get you going or help you
move ahead with your own ideas.
Lunch to share (potluck style)
Yes, you can refrigerate as needed. I will make a big vat of cold lemonade, but you are welcome to bring wine for spritzers
as you like. Bring sunhat, sunblock and sunglasses! There is some covered area in case you don't want full sun. We will be
outside unless it rains.
Experimental Acrylic Painting Workshop in Chelan, WA
Saturday, June 28th 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
$75.00
Push forward in your creative approach with acrylic paints, gels and mediums. Class encourages an experimental and
contemporary approach... how to combine materials for your own personal style. Open to any painter who would like an
introduction to a new way of working. You will complete a 16 x 20" painted edge canvas.
Class sponsored by Main Street Gallery, Chelan
Color Theory
Acrylic Painting with Tracy Kay Fraker:
Evening Series
May 21, 28 & June 4th
6:00 - 8:30
$120 - this includes some supplies from instructor
A solid overview of color theory for painters. Understand pigment, learn techniques of color mixing, and strategies to use
color for successful paintings. We will complete three paintings using the same composition in different color combinations.
Can apply these techniques to watercolor also.
April Third Thursday Artwalk
Edmonds, WA
I will be doing 10 minute pencil portraits for $10 at J.Rankin Jewellers 505 5th Ave. So. Suite # A-103
Edmonds, WA 98020.
My paintings will be on display there for the month.
Art Workshop in RiverWalk Park: Experimental Acrylic Painting
Chelan, WA
Saturday, May 3rd 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
$75.00
Push forward in your creative approach with acrylic paints, gels and mediums. Class encourages an experimental and
contemporary approach... how to combine materials for your own personal style. Open to any painter who would like an
introduction to a new way of working. You will complete a 16 x 20" painted edge canvas.
Sponsored by Main Street Gallery, Chelan, where I am featured artist for "First Fridays" in downtown Chelan - 6-9 pm on
May 2nd.
CHELAN, WASHINGTON - Main Street Gallery is pleased to spotlight Edmonds Artist, Tracy Kay Fraker at Main Street Gallery
as part of the First Fridays each month in downtown Chelan. Visitors are invited to come and view the artist's work from
6-9 pm, Friday, May 2nd.
Tracy's years as a graphic artist have led her to experiment with alternative ideas and techniques. An artist her entire
life and an advocate for bringing art into the classroom, Tracy worked with over 80 students last spring at Chelan Middle
and High School as a guest artist sponsored by Lake Chelan Rotary. She'll bring her daughter, Bryn, and they'll work
together as artists in action during 1st Friday's scheduled artwalk featuring artists throughout many of the stores on
Friday evening from 6-9.
Tracy will offer an Art Class from 10-3 on Saturday, May 3rd. "Push forward in your creative approach with acrylic paints,
gels and mediums". She will encourage an experimental and contemporary approach-how to combine materials to create your
own personal style.
© Tracy Kay Fraker
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