“Crafting a Nonfiction Book Proposal” ONLINE with Jessica Wilbanks

Demystify the nonfiction book proposal process. 

Unlike fiction manuscripts, which are normally completed in full prior to being sold to an editor, nonfiction books are often sold “on proposal.” This class is designed to demystify the process of writing a … Continue reading

“Drama in the Details: A Day in the Life in Historical Fiction” ONLINE with Sherri L. Smith

Are you writing a World War II adventure novel? A Victorian romance? A 1950s noir? Answer one question: What did your protagonist have for breakfast, and where?

It’s the small details of everyday living that really bring historical fiction to … Continue reading

Watercolors with Jeff Jensen, SWS: Workshop Feb. 27 & 28

February 27 – 28, 2021 $180

Jeffrey K. Jensen, AIA, SWS, WFWS is presently President of the Southwestern Watercolor Society and a 38-year veteran of the design industry. His passion for architecture and the built environment has fueled his 45-year … Continue reading

Watercolor – 2 Day Exploration and Innovation with Jeni Tomlinson

$125 Tuition.  To register go to http://www.lastartgallery.com and click on Art Class Sign-up.  Fun and accessible small student class to explore several more modern presentations of watercolor that you can do easily. There will be discussion of composition, materials and … Continue reading

Patrick Saunders Workshop June 2-4

Explore the essential techniques for painting from direct observation and photography with award winning painter Patrick Saunders. Learn to paint any subject, from the most simple to complex with one approach.  Students will learn about composition, value, texture, color temperature … Continue reading