How is the Workshop taught?

There are three teaching sessions and a four-day practice time.

During the first teaching session, I will present the lesson. Students will be given a prompt and a packet of subjects for practice. Over the next four days,  students will work independently developing studies that practice the concepts taught. Within this time period, each student will have a one-on-one mentoring session with me. On day six, all students will meet again with me to share their studies and summarize the lesson.

Can I take the workshop without attending the first live session?

Each workshop is recorded.  The video recording is sent to each participant within a few hours after the session.

If you are willing to pay the full price, you can register and receive the video recording to use for the initial instruction.  You will be able schedule the mentoring session with me as well as participate in the final wrap-up session.  In this case, please let me know that's what you will be doing.  Thanks.

Are the workshops refundable if I cannot join at class time?
The workshop is a commitment and tuition is non refundable, but with a 24 hour advance notice, tuition is transferable to a future workshop session.  Otherwise, no refunds will be given.

Should a class need to be cancelled on our end, we will re-schedule the class.  If the rescheduled time does not work for you, we will refund your tuition in full.

Do you offer payment plans?
No.  If you need a payment plan, apply for PayPal’s “Bill Me Later.”

What system requirements do I need to participate?
We use the web-hosted service Zoom (very much like Skype) to conduct all workshops and mentoring sessions. This software does not cost anything for students. It supports PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android. To find out more about Zoom go to https://zoom.us 

Can artists of any skill level enroll in the workshops?
You need to feel confident with handling brush and paint.  You should do well if your skills are at least an Advanced Beginner level or higher.  Like all concept centered classes, the more comfortable your skill level, the better your chances are for success. 

What supplies will I need?
Each workshop is focused on design principles rather than specific materials, so you would be successful using the supplies you already have.  Because oil paints work so well for teaching principles without concern for drying time, Dianne uses oils to teach these workshops.

Here is a list of the colors on Dianne’s palette: Those colors in parentheses are not on her permanent palette, but occasionally used.

Gamblin Titanium White, Utrecht Hansa Yellow Light, Rembrandt Cadmium Yellow Deep, (Rembrandt Yellow Ochre Light), Rembrandt Transparent Oxide Red, Gamblin Cadmium Red Light, Gamblin Alizarin Permanent, (Gamblin Quinacridone Violet), Gamblin Dioxazine Purple, Gamblin Utramarine Blue, (Utrecht Thalo Blue), Rembrandt Viridian, (Gamblin Ivory Black) 

If you have further questions, please feel free to email our team at team@diannemize.com .