Classes at Big Oak Arts

		Big Oak Arts offers workshops and classes in fine and decorative arts, with nationally acclaimed artist-teachers who are dedicated to helping students achieve their personal best. Our mission is to provide the pinnacle of artistic instruction in a relaxed but highly functional environment.
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William Cochran

• Trompe L'Oeil Mastery Level I
April 7-11, 2008
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Coming in fall:
Effective 2/28/08: due to his heavy public art commitments, William has had to cancel his fall workshop schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The images at left are trompe l'oeil paint only, on flat concrete.

To see more of his remarkable work visit williamcochran.com or click here for a brochure in PDF format.
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Watch our VIDEO Introducing Big Oak Arts and William Cochran.

A truly amazing class - I feel like I learned so much, each day moving forward in leaps and bounds. It forced me to think outside the box, expand my horizons, and challenge my artistic skills. Everyone in the class agrees that this was an exceptional experience, and I will definitely be in the follow-up classes."
- Nichole Blackburn, Celadon Studio & Fine Art, Los Angeles, CA

Jennifer Carrasco
May 5-9
Cartouche 5 day workshop $1595
Early bird special! $100 off registrations received before March 31.

What is a Cartouche and how can an artist use an age old motif and bring it into the his or her own 21st century? Using an ellipse as a template, students will compose their own cartouche on Roclon canvas using sketches of the lovely flora and fauna of Sheri's beautiful Big Oaks property,

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Additional workshops scheduled in 2008, details TBA:

Tania Seabock
• September 22-26 Scagliola Technique
• September 29-Oct 3 Water Gilding

Jennifer Carrasco
• Mural workshop May 5-9. Details to follow.

• Fall 2008 Dates TBA
Sean Crosby
Pascal Amblard

Watch our VIDEO Introducing Big Oak Arts and William Cochran.

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We are now offering a new line of educational DVD's. Beginning Airbrush, Intermediate Airbrush, and Basic Stenciling are now available!
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We are your exclusive California provider for Golden's new line of decorative finishes, geared to professional artists and craftspeople.
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To register for for workshops online, use the links on the description pages.
We accept most payments. You can also call toll-free at (888) 882-6232 or e-mail Sheri@madstencilist.com.

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Big Oak Arts is located in the beautiful Sierra Foothills, where the oaks meet the pines. Our grounds feature a wide variety of lush foliage, gardens, paths and ponds - a quiet forest retreat where students can focus on their own personal learning experience. Comfortable, affordable lodgings are available just 5 miles away in historic Placerville in the heart of the California Gold Country. This is a resort area with excellent restaurants, shopping, B&B's, hiking and gold panning, and is less than 90 minutes from Lake Tahoe. Plan on spending an extra day or two if you can. Click Here for tourist information
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