Materials List: Click the tab above for a list of materials students need to bring with them.
Registration: Each student needs to enroll individually.
Location: Sedona Arts Center, Art Barn building.
Do you have a story in you? This weekly class includes individual critiques, practical guidance, encouragement and inspiration, as well as group support aimed at helping you develop and finesse your ideas.
The most successful children’s books often look quite “simple” – but achieving that simplicity can require meticulous attention. We’ll explore styles, effectively combining compelling words and pictures, the importance of page design and layout, and we’ll review your progress each week. (Yes, you’ll have “homework”!) Also included will be a lesson on the how-to’s of self-publishing.
Whether you’re an aspiring writer, illustrator, or both, bring your story and be prepared to elevate your vision and bring your dream closer to reality!
25 0110 PS
Patricia Saxton
An equally accomplished painter, illustrator, writer and graphic designer, it’s safe to say that Patricia’s creativity is her passion.
Her professional history includes serving clientele from several Fortune 500 companies over the course of her 35+ years as the creative engine behind design & illustration firm Saxton Studio, as well as author-illustrating an inspirational design book and three best-selling children’s books, 20+ years designing books for other authors – and pretty much an entire lifetime of award-winning drawing and painting. Fluidly shifting between realism and abstraction, her approach across mediums is both intuitive and disciplined, incorporating an eye for detail, a spirit of originality, and a deep sensitivity for light and color.
With nature and imagination as constant muses, the work of creating daily, sharing her experience and inspiring others to embrace their own unique gifts are just a few of her favorite things.
Your medium(s) of choice: watercolors, acrylics, colored pencils, pastels, paper/collage materials, etc. and any accompanying materials like brushes, drawing pens, markers, scissors, glue, rags.
Writers:
2 printouts of your story (whatever stage it is in)
Students may register online or by calling the Sedona Arts Center’s Administrative Offices at 928-282-3809, ext. 1.
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express are accepted or student may pay with cash or check by registering in person during office hours, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.
In-Person and Online Workshops
Payment in full is due upon registration, or a payment plan can be put in place by the student upon check-out through Sezzle.
There is a $125 Cancellation Fee for any cancellations made before December 10, 2024. Remaining balance will be refunded.
There are no refunds after December 10, 2024.
If Sedona Arts Center cancels the workshop for any reason, all payments made will be refunded in full
Important Message
The Sedona Arts Center is not responsible for providing make-up sessions or issuing refunds, credits, or transfers for courses missed as a result of illness, emergencies, or other events beyond our control. There are absolutely no refunds after the cut-off date for any reason, unless the Sedona Arts Center has to cancel the workshop, then all fees paid will be refunded in full.
