WORKSHOPS
January 20 - 24, 2025
Hablando Mexicano
Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, MX
Abstraction: Improvise, Compose and Arrange
We will delve into the language of abstract painting through improvisation and an exploration of how to give structure to your paintings through studying composition and the arranging of shapes, forms and color. This workshop is for beginners as well as more experienced students seeking to fine tune their skills. Emphasis will be on helping you find techniques and design elements that work for you and are helpful once back home.
There will be group and individual demonstrations as well as plenty of one on one time with me. Studio time will be enhanced with presentations that examine contemporary and historical abstract painters.
Any medium you would like to work with is great (oil, acrylic, gouache or collage); a supply list with a variety of drawing and mark making tools will be sent to you after registration. Most demonstrations will be using cold wax medium with oil.
Extend your stay to visit artists’ studios during the Todos Santos Open Studio Tour Jan 25-26.
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March 10 - 14, 2025
Hablando Mexicano
Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, MX
Contemporary Abstract Painting
What makes an exciting abstract painting? Through the exploration of form, color, line, texture, pattern, composition, you will create a body of work that will continue to inspire you after the workshop. Broaden your artistic process through creative problem solving and give shape to new ideas.
This workshop is open to anybody who is looking for new ways of how to approach their art making and develop their own personal imagery and/or process. Any medium you would like to work with is great (oil, acrylic, gouache or collage); a supply list with a variety of drawing and mark making tools will be sent to you after registration.Most demonstrations will be using cold wax medium with oil.
The following materials are provided: Cold Wax Medium, acrylic gel, newsprint, tissue paper, a variety of tools, paper towels and vegetable oil for cleaning tools.
About Anne
Anne is a dedicated teacher who creates a dynamic learning experience based on years of painting combined with her knowledge of art history and teaching methods. A lifelong teacher at the college and high-school level and in museum settings, Anne holds a CT art certification and was named 2012 Connecticut Art Education Association's Outstanding Secondary Arts Educator. Since 2014 she has been offering classes and workshops in her studio in Maine as well as Todos Santos. Anne is an engaged teacher and accomplished artist who fosters an environment where students can develop new skills, their personal voice and artistic sensibilities. She is passionate about helping her students on their creative and artistic journeys.
Student Work
“Anne Hebebrand is an individual of tremendous educational and artistic merit. Her level of commitment, excellence, and her love of painting, drawing, and teaching are inspirational to all. Anne believes that a successful artist and art educator is one who continues to challenge themselves within their own work, always striving to learn from and along with her students.”
— Patricia Carrigan, Professor of Art, Manchester Community College, Manchester, Connecticut