I’ve been teaching online classes for the past several years now and I can understand why this option works for so many people. While nothing beats taking a live class, I understand that is not always an option, so I’ve enjoyed helping to provide an alternative to that in the form of online classes.
I’ve offered these classes in various ways and always through another online venue, but by now offering them on my own I can cut the costs a bit to make them more affordable. This will also allow me to re-run workshops that people may have missed.
These classes will each stay open for a 6 month period, to allow ample time to complete and come back for review as often as you like during that time frame.
Upon registration you’ll receive a PayPal receipt and then on the opening day of class or if the class is already open, you’ll receive an invite to join the private blog where the class is held.
Feedback is an important aspect of taking an online class so I have created a private flicker group for each workshop that students can post their work to and get feedback from each other and myself. Discussions can be held as well and we all gain from sharing our work as a group.
Please be sure to read the class description as these workshops have been offered before! If you have any questions please email me at pcarrikersart@yahoo.com
Refund Policy: Usually most obstacles can be overcome but occasionally someone cannot access the class for some reason. In this instance if a a solution cannot be found, I will issue a full refund. However, once you have gained access to the class content, videos and downloads, I cannot issue you a refund.
An Angels Anthology-4 lessons PDF download and written text with stepped out pictures
Opens Monday, January 16th, 2012 and closes July 16th
Registration will close when class is full
Many of us have amassed a collection of things in our journey as artists. It’s time to use some of those precious resources to create art that tells who you are by the very things you use to make it. Creating from the things that surround you is personal and gives much meaning to your work. To create these angels you will use bits and pieces of your own stash of goodies. I’ll share techniques in assemblage, painting, collage, and more as you build an angel (or whatever you like) using a canvas as a base. When it gets to adding a face, don’t worry if that’s not your thing as I will share several ways to create a face; some that don’t involve drawing. I encourage you to use things you already have rather than going out to buy more.
- 4 weeks of instruction that include text with stepped out pictures
- 4 video tutorials showing the process and techniques
- PDF downloads of all written materials with stepped out pictures of the process several ways to create a face that will make this a successful project for any skill level
- a completed anthology on canvas using a variety of mixed media techniques with acrylic mediums and paints, ephemera, collage, stamping, fabric, embellishments and more
$35.oo
Shades of Grey 3 video lessons, PDF download, text with stepped out pictures
Openns January 16th 2012 and closes July 16th
Registration will close when class is full
This is a 3 week course exploring the fabulous Shades of Grey and Pitt Artist Pens with some dimensional doodling! This class is for all skill levels and will explore various shading and mark making techniques using the different types of pens, encouraging playful doodling, journaling, and adding some fun mixed media techniques with collage and water-soluble crayon as well. All of this is done in a Moleskine journal but you can use a journal of your choice if you wish.
Week 1-It’s the Pitts!
Week 2- Not Always Black or White
Week 3- Grays or Greys Anatomy
- Text with pictures of the process
- PDF downloads of the class materials
- Worksheet download
- 3 video lessons showing the process
- Collage sheet download
$30.00
Pursuing Portaits 6 video Lessons, PDF download, text with stepped out pictures
Opens February 6th and closes 
August 6th
Registration will close when class is full
Journal your way to a self portrait that reflects your true self. During this 6 week course you will work in the comfort and safety of your own Art Journal. This will be an exploration of our own self and the face that we see in the mirror each morning as we dig deep to find what lies behind the face that we show to the world. Your face may not even look like you, but it will be representative of the inner you. I will show you the techniques I use in my mixed media portraits and guide you towards creating a face that is uniquely yours.
Week 1~Facing the Facts
Sketching basics, learning how to draw a face and where everything is supposed to go.
Week 2~Who Am I?
Backgrounds that speak of you
Week 3~Take a Look in the Mirror
Learning how to make it your face
Week 4~Be Comfortable in Your Own Skin
Learn the painting and shading techniques that I use in my portraits
Week 5~It’s the Little Things That Matter Most
All the details that bring your face to life
Week 6~Shout Out Loud or whisper really soft
Using your portrait to express your voice
$40.00
THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL
February 23rd, 2012 at 4:46 pm
Hi Pam…Sorry to bother you when I know you are so busy.
When I tried to sign into the Pursuing Portraits Class about a week ago, the link did not work, perhaps because I was on my iPad. When I tried on the desktop computer, the invitation was no longer available. If you could send me another invitation, I will try to log in this time from the desktop computer.
Hope things are progressing wonderfully well for you, and thank you again for all you do.
Cindyxxxxoooo
February 23rd, 2012 at 4:36 pm
Hi Pam…I’m sorry to bother you when I know you are so busy.. I tried to open my invitation to the portrait class last week…I sent you a message about it but I believe you may have not gotten it. When I responded to the invitation, it would not open in my iPad..then when I tried to open it on my desktop, it said it was no longer available. If you send me another invite, I will try opening it on my desktop this time.
Thank you Pam…I hope that everything is going forward in a perfectly wonderful way for you. xxxxoooo Cindy
February 23rd, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Hi Pam,
When will you have another class for pursuing portraits. I would love to take this class.
thanks!
paula;)
February 23rd, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Hi Paula,
My next online portrait class will be this June at Artful Gathering (it’s an online art retreat) You can find out more about it under ‘Teaching’ on my website:-) Thanks much for you interest!
February 23rd, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Thanks Pam but I unfortunately can’t afford the class at artful gatherings. Maybe next year if you teach from your own site again i can join.
February 20th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Hi pam, I am very much interested in taking this portrait workshop. Please let me know whenever you will open the registration again. ThanKs
February 23rd, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Hi Amira,
My next online portrait class will be this June at Artful Gathering (it’s an online art retreat) You can find out more about it under ‘Teaching’ on my website:-) Thanks much for you interest!
February 15th, 2012 at 5:55 pm
PLEASE let me into your Portrait class…I need to take it so desperately.
Will you offer it again?
February 15th, 2012 at 6:07 pm
Hi Sheri,
I’m so sorry but that class is completely full. Please look at my reply below this one and hopefully my next online portrait workshop in june will work for you?
February 12th, 2012 at 7:47 pm
Hi Pam,
I’m so disappointed the pursuing portraits class is full. May I get on a waiting list? Will you offer the class again at another time?
Thanks,
Julie Sistrunk
February 15th, 2012 at 6:06 pm
Hi Juliana,
I’m so sorry that the class is full. To be honest I won’t likely be doing anymore online classes before my Artful Gathering ‘Still Pursuing Portraits is open this June. Between that, working on my book and live venues, I’m pretty much maxed out right now:-) I would like to encourage you to look at that workshop. It’s brand new and will cover front, side and 3/4 view portrait drawing as well as how to add a variety of media with the sketching. There is a detailed class description under the ‘Teaching’ tab
February 6th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
Pam – sorry – can you send me another invitation for the portrait class? I tried to get on from my iPad and for some reason safari zapped me just as I was geting to the site, so it never loaded for me to bookmark – and now the invitation says I’ve already used it!!!! Sorry – I’ll not try it from my iPad again!!! Kristin Johnsen
February 5th, 2012 at 9:24 pm
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February 4th, 2012 at 6:43 pm
Hello Pam!!, im Claudia from Lima Peru southamerica, i admire so much your paintings you are awsome, id like so much to take porsuing portraits online course, but i dont have international credit cards, please please dear teacher Pam, could i send you the money by a money agency like Money gram or Western union?? please i do LOVE your art and i dream learning from you!!, Yayyyy, please confirm me what about you??, well i will be waiting for your answer. i only need your name and your address for make the deposit, as soon as ive made it i would be send you a the reference number you able to collect the money, well i wait for your answer. please write me to my email. I have taken online course with Tamara Laporte and Adriana Almanza you can ask them for me.
February 4th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
I’ve loved all these classes! I took them on the Creative Workshop site.
I’m wondering when you are going to teach some new classes?
sharon
February 4th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
My next new online class will be this June on Artful Gathering (info under ‘Teaching’ on my website. Right now I’m busy writing book # 2 and have several live teaching venues coming up as well. I will be adding new workshops eventually but not until after my book is farther along:-)
February 1st, 2012 at 6:19 pm
I just registered for your Pursuing Portraits class — woo-hoo!! I can hardly wait. So exciting!
February 1st, 2012 at 6:17 pm
I’ve just given myself the treat of taking your Pursuing Portraits class. I’m so excited to join in and learn these wonderful techniques!!!
January 31st, 2012 at 6:28 am
Hi Pam,
I signed up for your portraits class and am looking forward to it!
xo
annamaria
January 31st, 2012 at 6:26 am
Hi Pam,
I signed up for your portrait class and am very much looking forward to it!
xo,
anna maria
January 29th, 2012 at 11:50 am
Hi Pam…I finally purchased your Pursuing Portraits class! Yay me!!
) I just can’t wait to start…
Lynda
January 26th, 2012 at 10:34 am
Pam – Is your “Angels” workshop closed or can we join at any time? I have taken some of your previous classes and really enjoyed them.
January 24th, 2012 at 6:07 am
Hello Pam
I have taken part in a couple of your classes through shabby cottage before and recently signedup for your Angels anthology. I recieved the invite but something went wrong – I think it was because my husband was logged in to my pc – not sure. As a result I have lost the link and can not get to the class I tried to email your initial email but no response.Please would you be kind enough to re send the invitation.
Best wishes
Sharon
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Absolutly love your work! It was so exciting for me to come across your Web-site through another artist. I was at my wits end trying and trying to get the eyes right on the angels & self portraits i had createdjust.. I had almost given up for the day when “Boom”. … I was lead your way .. Thank you for your artistic guidance!!
January 16th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
I have paid for the course but not received an invitation!
January 14th, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Hi Pam,
I am SO glad you listened and are doing the Portraits class!!! Thank you, thank you!! How will the portraits class in Artful Gathering be different?
I will see you at CREATE again in Irvine this year!
Lisa Snyder
January 10th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Just signed up for the Portraits class…am so excited! I did receive a receipt from Paypal, but nothing else…I am assuming I won’t receive an email until when the class begins? Looking forward to it!
January 10th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
Hi Mary Jane,
Yes, you will receive a receipt from paypal upon sign up and then on the opening day an invite to join the private blog where the class is held:-) Glad to have you on board!
January 8th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
they all sound wonderful but with my other class lineups and designing i need the shades of grey for relaxation and hopefully the others will run again….thank you for sharing your talent…will you do another art retreat like the one in italy in 2013? i want to dream a little and see if i can save up.
January 7th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
signed up for angels anthology so excited to start!!!
January 5th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
See so many of you professionals talking about the Moleskine journals right now – what is better about then than our journals we made with Fabiano paper? Just wondering – thanks!
January 6th, 2012 at 8:36 am
I love them for sketching and doing pen work. The pages of the Sketchbook style are thick, smooth and really lovely to work on. I go into the history of them a bit in this workshop, they have a rich one and it feels very special to work in them.
January 6th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Well, then maybe I need one, too!
January 6th, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Oh, you are a bad influence – now I have TWO – the big one the guy at Blick found on another aisle, and the smaller one I found in their rounder!
January 5th, 2012 at 9:39 pm
Are these classes on a specfic night or can we enter your website anytime during the session weeks? I have a flex work schedule and don’t know ahead of time what days I have off.
January 6th, 2012 at 8:38 am
You can enter anytime and work at your own pace. All of the lessons will be posted at the beginning so you can do what works best for you. They were designed to do one part of the process or one lesson each week, but if you were really motivated you may want to do it all in one sitting and then spend the rest of the class doing the process over and over. It’s all up to you and your schedule.
January 5th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
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January 5th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
I’m looking forward to the class!!!
January 6th, 2012 at 8:38 am
Yay!