January 17, 2012 > Two-day Yupo workshop Two-day Yupo workshop Submitted By Sachie Johns Grace Rankin, an award-winning and prominent artist and teacher, will help you explore watercolor painting on the impossible, improbable synthetic surface known as Yupo on Saturday and Sunday, January 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Fremont Art Centre, located at 37695 Niles Boulevard in Fremont (corner of J Street). The cost is $120 for FAA members, $150 for non-members. Enjoy the unpredictability and "happy accidents" working on this synthetic paper as well as learn some ways to control your water media. Yupo papers will be available at cost. Bring basic watercolor supplies. A list of additional supplies required will be available at the FAA Centre. Bring your own lunch or dine at one of the fine local eateries (all walking distance). Space is limited and registration is required. Sign up now at the Centre or call (510) 792-0905, or contact the artist at gracenjack@att.net. Rankin is primarily a self-taught multi-media artist with a current focus in watercolor and mixed media/collage. She is a signature member of Society of Western Artists and Alliance of California Artists and is a long time member of The FAA and the gallery. She has studied Yupo technique with experts George James and Mark Mehaffy. Rankin also studied design and collage with nationally recognized artists Gerald Brommer, Betsy Dillard Stroud, and John Salminen. Her art works have been exhibited in many prominent public facilities in the region, and collectors of her art include Mr. and Mrs. Clint Eastwood. The artist has 25 years teaching experience in watercolor, both on location and in the studio. Yupo Workshop Saturday and Sunday, January 21 and 22 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Fremont Art Centre 37695 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 790-0905 www.FremontArtAssociation.org Cost: $120/FAA members; $150/non-members