CLASSES AND ARTWORK Purchasing Information

Local Studio Workshop

Painting with Light: Expressive Watercolor & Collage

Location
Sunstone Studio & Gallery (by appointment)
17A North Auburn St., Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 308-7362

About the Workshop

This intimate two-day studio workshop invites artists into a slower, more intuitive approach to painting—one focused on atmosphere, layering, and emotional presence rather than formulas or fixed outcomes.

Working with expressive watercolor and collage, participants explore transparency, texture, and subtle mark-making while learning to listen to the work as it unfolds. Demonstrations emphasize layered washes, thoughtful composition, and knowing when to add, pause, or let a piece breathe.

Limited to four participants, the experience offers generous individual guidance in a calm, supportive studio environment. Designed to be both restorative and creatively expansive.

What You’ll Explore

Expressive watercolor for mood and depth
Layering with collage and mixed media
Intuitive composition and abstraction
Developing restraint and a sense of completion
Gentle demonstrations and guided studio time
Individual feedback tailored to your work

Who It’s For

Open to beginner through experienced artists. Especially suited for those feeling creatively stuck, drawn to abstraction and texture, or seeking a quieter, process-based studio experience. No prior collage experience required.

Workshop Structure

Weekend Intensive (Two Days)

Day One: 4 hours
Day Two: 4 hours

Each day includes a short demonstration followed by guided studio time. There is no pressure to finish work—the focus is exploration and presence.

Tuition & Registration

Tuition: $375
(Limited to four students)

Optional pricing:

Early registration: $350
Returning students: $325
Collage-focused edition (materials included): $395

A $150 non-refundable deposit secures your space. Balance due 14 days prior to the workshop.

Materials

Participants bring basic watercolor supplies. Select collage materials are provided. A full supply list will be sent upon registration.

Instructor

LuAnn Ostergaard is a professional artist with over 25 years of experience. Her layered, light-driven work has been collected widely, with over 1,000 pieces sold in more than 300 cities and eight countries.

Registration & Policies

Advance registration required. Tuition is non-refundable within 14 days of the workshop. In the event of instructor cancellation or weather-related changes, participants may reschedule or receive a full refund. Full policies provided upon registration.

Questions or Registration
Email: luannostergaard@gmail.com
Text: (509) 308-7362

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ARTWORK PURCHASING INFORMATION

Box Mounted Pieces: The archival pigment print is mounted to a custom artistically hand crafted cradle frame box mount. The print surface is hand textured with clear acrylic gel medium for a brushstroke finish and UV protection. Signed on the front with paint. An information certificate is attached to the back. Hanging hardware is attached and the piece is ready to hang.

Giclee Prints on Paper: On request. High quality giclee is printed in the studio using archival pigment inks on acid free cotton fiber paper to maximize longevity. Two inch white border on all sides for framing purposes.

Print Sizes: Please send an email requesting a dimension sheet for the various print and box mount sizes. Custom Sizes: Custom sizes differing from the above may be possible but could entail some cropping of the image to achieve the desired proportion. The cost of a custom size is priced at the cost of the size of the paper on which the image is printed. Please call or email for a quote.
Pricing: Please call or email for a price sheet. Trade pricing is available to professional re-sellers.

PAYMENT, SHIPPING AND RECEIVING YOUR ARTWORK PURCHASE:
Payment: You may pay for your purchase by Credit Card or PayPal.
Confirmation: When your order is received, you will be sent an order receipt email. You will then be sent a confirmation by email responding specifically to requests you may have made or adjustments to costs because of shipping or framing preferences.
Shipping: All shipping costs will be calculated when you place your order.
Receiving Your Purchase: Please be sure to open your package carefully and inspect the contents thoroughly. If you have ordered a loose print that arrives rolled in a tube, we would recommend that the print be unrolled and handled by a professional framer since loose prints can be easily crinkled or damaged if not handled properly. If there has been any error or damage that needs to be reported, notify us immediately. Retain all of the packing materials — this is critical for proper reimbursement from the freight carrier.Returns & Exchanges: All returns and exchanges must be received in re-sellable condition in the original packing materials or professionally packed and return shipped fully insured. If the returned item has incurred damage that is not the responsibility of the shipper, the cost of restoring the item to a sellable state will be deducted from the amount to be refunded or credited for exchange. Refunds will be paid in the manner of payment that was originally provided by you.

Custom pieces: All sales are final as the piece was created specifically for you.

TO ORDER ARTWORK:

Email: luannostergaard@gmail.com
Or text: (509) 308-7362