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“Y” is for Yellow: A 26-Lesson, Year-Long Class
Instructor: Carla Sonheim
Drawing, Painting, Mixed-Media • $198
First Lesson: Friday, January 8, 2016
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Welcome to my 2016 year-long online class:
“Y” is For Yellow!
(And no, we won’t paint everything yellow! 😀 )
In this class we will march through the alphabet as a fun way to move through our year (“P” is for Picasso! “C” is for Collage!), while tackling the more serious question,
“How do you create a body of work?”
As mixed-media artists we are always trying new media and experimenting with new techniques — which is awesome! But what can happen is we don’t take the time to focus long enough on the things we really love so that we can create a cohesive series that is uniquely ours.
Let’s refine, focus, and create a body of work this year!
In this class:
• You are encouraged to focus on your favorite media. (Don’t know what that is? That’s okay, there will be plenty of techniques to try with both the drawing and mixed-media lessons.)
• There will be 26 short drawing exercises, one for each of the 26 lessons. These are meant to be warm-ups to give you ideas on how to face the blank page. I’ll keep them fun!
• In addition, there will be 7 mixed-media lessons, 3 optional assignments, and 3 surprise lessons. They will include techniques (old and new!) in watercolor, acrylics, charcoal, and other media.
• There will be 12 “light” weeks where you have the time and space to work independently on your chosen series. The goal is to complete three small series of work by the end of the year, with each participant choosing their own subject matter and media.
• YOU will choose your three projects! Some ideas are working on an alphabet book, a children’s board book, some paintings for a show, your portfolio, a small line of cards, etc. (Alternatively, you can choose one larger project to work on all year.)
• You can view a PDF of the “Y is for Yellow” schedule, HERE.
• “Y is for Yellow” will include an online community (via a closed Facebook group) where participants from all over the world share their work, their thoughts, and encourage each other (one of the best things about taking an online class!).
New to online classes? Check out the “Frequently Asked Questions” page, and here are some recent comments from students!
“In my opinion, you are a gifted instructor, who actually makes art fun, and I look forward to learning more from you.” — Jo
“Your style of teaching is warm, genuine and clear.” — Sheri
“Carla and her co-teachers inspire not just making art but also a sense of community among the students, of whom many have been making art for quite some time and others are new to it. This sense of community shows itself in the way everyone shares art — within a closed group on Facebook — and comments in a wonderful, supportive way.” — Corinne
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More:
• All levels welcome and encouraged to join in!
• Registration fee is good for people living in a single household.
• Instructor Feedback: I will be active in the Facebook Forum and available M-F for feedback. This year I will try to focus on deeper, broader feedback each day at the top of the page, so I can’t promise to comment on each submission (though I will try!)
• If you’d like a feel for the supplies you will need for this class, CLICK HERE.
• If you’d like to know more about how our online classes work in general, CLICK HERE.
• If you have any questions, please email me at carla[at]carlasonheim.com.

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SIGN UP TODAY!

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Yay!!! I’m so excited! Thank you!
Great video, Carla! The shown artwork is….well let’s start with the alphabet right her: A (awesome) and B (beautiful) and C (totally Carla!). I’ve signed up and I’m looking forward to painting with you!
Sounds exciting – I’m in!
Love the topic you chose for the coming year! Inspired and looking forward to 2016. Thank you for all you do!
Hi Carla, I would love to take part in your 2016 Alphabet course but I am not sure if I can do it from Europe. How would the lessons work? Would they be in real time? And if yes what time would that be? Thanks much! Radka
Hi Radka, I’ve been on many class by Carla and I’m from Europe too (the Netherlands). No need to worry about the time difference. You can watch lessons at the time that is convenient for you. More about this on the FAQ page: http://www.carlasonheim.com/frequently-asked-questions-2/ (same link as above). Hope this helps.
Yes, thank you so much Corinne! Radka, Corinne is correct… it is no problem to do it from Europe (or anywhere)… once the videos go online, people can access them at their convenience. I put them up at 12:05am PST each lesson day (so it would be mid-morning in Europe, I believe). Thank you for your interest!
Hi Carla, that is exactly what I want for 2016! I thought about taking a year off to work on my own work.:-) So glad I can do it in your lessons and in the very supportive group!
Y is for YAY! Very excited for your 2016 class, Carla! 😊 YOU always seem to know what interests me! I will sign up today! ❤️
Looking forward to this. This is so in tune with what I need and feel like doing right now. This will be my new year’s present. 🙂
Hi Carla : )
I am over-the-top excited about your new class !!!! This will be my Christmas present from my sweet hubby – YAY !!!! “H” is for HAPPY : )
And and and – I think my BFF will also be taking the class – Yipppeeee !!!! (she’s very, very tempted BUT has never done an on-line class before and I’m saying “there’s no other better first than a ‘CARLA’ class” !!!)
Thanks soo much for all your hard work and always making your classes soo much fun and inspirational – thank you : )
Blessings, Sandra in AZ
Thank you so much, Sandra!! And yes, please tell your friend we would LOVE to have her! xoxo
Thought I posted this, so I apologize if I am repeating — Would this be appropriate for AP studio art students as a resource for their ideas? As a high school teachers, I am always looking for inspirations for media and concepts. I am not sure how it would work with a class — I am unable to fund all of my students to participate. Do you have any thoughts about this?
Dear Cindy, Thank you for writing and Yes! I believe your students would enjoy this! We encourage teachers to use the material in your classrooms… we would love to have you and your students!
Hi Carla I will be joining your class about the 19th. I have to wait until we get paid and that is when my social security comes in. I am feeling better health wise so am anxious to be more present in this class. I so love what you and Lynn do. Cathy Porter