Schroeder Studio Gallery

“Drawing 1 / Natural Forms” • Judy Schroeder

Katie — Sun, 06 May 2012 22:40:04 +0000

Drawing is not magic, nor is it limited to those talented few. It is a learned skill that can provide years of enjoyment with limited materials and reasonable cost. Designed for those who have always wanted to draw. Contour drawing, shadowing, working with multiple subjects will be addressed in an easy to understand manner. The emphasis will be on organic forms.

Watercolor Bootcamp ~ Step II • Judy Schroeder

Katie — Sun, 06 May 2012 22:33:05 +0000

This is a workshop of 2 four-hour days for those who have taken the beginning watercolor bootcamp 2 day class. It will continue the learning that was begun in that first exposure to the joy of watercolor painting.

Learn to do a value plan, explore compositional formats and practice drawing and wash exercises. Play with limited color plans and find out how to soften edges and add punch to the focal point.

Beginning Watercolor Bootcamp • Judy Schroeder

Katie — Sun, 06 May 2012 21:52:11 +0000

This is a workshop of 2 four-hour days for those who want to learn the basics of watercolor. It is aimed at the person who has wanted for years to paint and has no background.

Will this teach you all you need to know about watercolor? Not by a long shot! But it will make you comfortable with the medium and is a very enjoyable class. After this workshop you will be able to transition into other workshops offered by the gallery.

Gerald Brommer

Katie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:27:16 +0000

“Ink & Watercolor” • Judy Schroeder

Katie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:18:59 +0000

Come and Play! The addition of ink to watercolor painting can give you a new way to work and even re-energize your paintings whether or not you choose to continue to work in this manner.

Explorations will include permanent and water soluble inks as well as the use of transparent watercolor ink. We also will compare the results of pen nib versus brush pen and the application of line prior to and after painting.

Create Brilliant Watercolors Using Yupo • Kevin Davidson

Katie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:08:18 +0000

Kevin Davidson will teach a two-day workshop focusing on the use of Yupo paper, which isn’t paper at all but plastic. While this surface yields incredibly juicy washes and brilliant color the very nature of the slick surface presents unique problems as well. With Kevin’s expert guidance, all workshop participants will leave with the necessary tools to build confidence using this unusual “paper.”

Zwear Scarf

Katie — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:59:14 +0000

A “Z Wear” scarf is an original work of art and can be worn or hung on the wall. Each scarf has been hand painted by artist Deborah Zwetsch, using various painting techniques making each scarf “ONE OF A KIND”.

The colors are heatset and permanent so “Z Wear” scarves can be machine-washed in delicate cycle with mild soap and dried on a permanent press setting for 10 minutes.

You can also hang a “Z Wear” scarf on the wall as a home accessory with 3-M Mounting Squares ( available at office supply stores).

Each sacrf is generous in size yet light as a feather, folding without bulk around your neck or in your “Sunday Bag”.

A perfect gift for any occasion from elegant to casual or just to brighten up a wall!

Vicki Leon Glass Designs

Katie — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 22:25:08 +0000

Vicki has been carving glass for over 35 years, and this year has created her first lines of innovative and beautiful jewelry that just this month has won a several awards; One in the jewelry category in the Coatings by Sandberg Dichroic Contest, and First and Second place in the wearable category in the Art Glass Association of Southern California’s Annual Show!

James Nowak

Katie — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:51:01 +0000

James E. Nowak studied engineering at the University of Washington in Seattle where he graduated with a BSME. He began working with the US Navy as an assistant nuclear engineer aboard submarines. Since he worked at night, he began to pursue an interest in glass during the day. He went to the Pratt School of Fine Arts and later at the Pilchuck Glass School.

He learned to blow glass using the team approach and worked with many artists including Dale Chihuly. Nowak’s work is very influenced by the maritime Pacific Northwest. He lived on Mercer Island as a child and that early experience is reflected in his work.

Katie Schroeder

Judy — Sat, 02 May 2009 16:57:28 +0000

In December 2001, Katie Schroeder’s professional career took a major turn while working an art show at Schroeder Studio Gallery. She saw beautiful fused glass jewelry and expressed an interest in learning more about the process. Katie was fortunate to work with longtime friend and glass artist Sherry Salito-Forsen during which time she was exposed to all aspects of the glass fusing.

Katie’s creative skills and ease with spatial design allowed her to quickly ramp up in the field, leading to the creation of one-of-a-kind pendants, earrings, tie tacks and bracelets. She also collaborates with Francis Lai-Wang who adds sterling silver and precious stones to select pieces. In addition to jewelry, Katie designs custom backsplash tiles for kitchens and bathrooms as well as knobs and pulls for drawers and dressers.

Katie graduated from Concordia University, Irvine in 1999 with a major in Humanities with an emphasis in Art.