DRAWING
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Drawing Basics
Pick up the pencil and learn basic drawing techniques: observational line drawing, composition and value, with a focus on black & white media. Please bring newsprint pad and drawing pad 18 x24 ; 2H, HB, 2B, 6B pencils.
Drawing Basics (930)
Thursdays, April 16 - May 211 - 3:30 pm/6 weeks, Studio 4
David Yeider
$160/Members: $140
Drawing Basics (931)
Michael Parr, Studio 2Thursdays, April 16 - May 21
6:30 - 9 pm/6 weeks
$160/Members: $140
Soft Pastels/Oil Pastels (933)
Mary Kenney, Studio 4Tuesdays, April 14 - May 19
6:30 - 9 pm/6 weeks
$160/Members: $140
Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing/equivalent
Experience the versatile and vibrant medium of soft pastels. Or explore oil pastels, a different medium that is not quite soft pastel, not quite oil paint, and not quite crayon. Or experiment with both: your choice. Suitable for both beginners and advanced students, this course will cover technique, color, value, composition and more. Supply lists are available in the school office and on instructor's website: marykenney.com
Open Modeling (936)
Tuesdays, April 14 - May 196:30 - 9 pm/6 weeks, Studio 6
$90/Members: $70
Live models will pose for students and professionals. Students must be 18 or have written parental permission.
PAINTING
Beginning Watercolor (937)
Susan Badger, Studio 2Tuesdays, April 14 - May 12
6:15 - 9 pm/5 weeks
$155/Members: $135
Focus on the absolute basics of watercolor. Students will gain valuable information that will allow them to proceed in watercolor with the confidence that comes with a firm start. All materials included for use in class. Supply list available in the school office or online for optional in-home use. E-mail questions to badgerburrow@aol.com.
Enjoying Transparent Watercolor (939)
Don Marek, Studio 2Thursdays, April 16 - May 14
1:30 - 4:30 pm/5 weeks
$165/Members: $145
Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing
Enjoy painting looser watercolors with weekly demonstrations exemplifying wet-on-wet, layering techniques, clear value and rich colors. Bring watercolor materials and reference photos to the first class. Don's website; donmarekwatercolors.com. A supply list for the first class is online and in the school office.
Egg Tempera Painting (941)
Mary Kenney, Studio 4Wednesdays, April 15 - May 20
1-3:30 pm/6 weeks
$165/Members: $145
Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing
Learn the basics of this classic technique dating back to antiquity that was a primary painting medium prior to the Renaissance. This class will introduce you to traditional methods of underpainting, preparing and layering paint to achieve luminous results. Pigments and eggs are provided; gesso panels may also be purchased on site. A supply list is available in the school office and on instructor's website: marykenney.com
Oil or Acrylic Painting
Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing
Explore oil or acrylic painting from ala prima painting to layered techniques involving underpainting and overpainting. All styles, directions and content encouraged. Bring whatever painting materials you have. A detailed supply list available on instructor s website kennethfreed.com and in the school office.
Oil or Acrylic Painting (942)
Kenneth Freed, Studio 6Wednesdays, April 15 - May 20
1 - 3:30 pm/6 weeks
$160/Members: $140
Oil or Acrylic Painting (943)
Kenneth Freed, Studio 6Wednesdays, April 15 - May 20
6:30 - 9 pm/6 weeks
$160/Members: $140
Drawing Basics II - Black & White (932)
David Yeider, Studio 4Tuesdays, April 14 - May 19
1:15 - 3:45 pm/6 weeks
$160/Members: $140
Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing or equivalent
Experience expressive communication using fundamental skills to explore visual interpretation with an emphasis on variety and innovation. An array of media will be examined each class session with a variety of subject matter. Study mark making, compositional plotting, planar value, light and shadow analysis, and further investigate the principles and elements of art and design.
Dynamic Portrait Drawing (934)
Angela Martin, Studio 4Thursdays, April 16 - May 21
6:30 - 9 pm/6 weeks
$170/Members: $150
Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing/equivalent
An introduction to portraiture with step- by-step guidance will help to develop each feature of the head. Emphasis will be on capturing depth and likeness of each feature and basic anatomical structure of the human head. Dry media will be used including charcoal, graphite and oil stick.
Intermediate and Advanced Colored Pencil (929)
Karen Matson, Studio 6Thursdays, April 16 - May 21
1 - 3:30 pm/6 weeks
$160/Members: $140
Prerequisite: Beginning Colored Pencil
For the more experienced colored pencil artist to explore more in-depth applications and practices. Emphasis is on personal self-expression and expanding your style and ideas. Supply list is available in the art school of office or online.
Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil (935)
Olivia Mendoza, Studio 2Saturday, April 25
12:30 - 4:30 pm/One-day
$70/Members: $50
Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing or equivalent
This workshop will help develop techniques in realism for creating vibrant depictions of plant life using the colored pencil technique. Composition, color theory, and attention to detail will be stressed. Some materials will be provided. A supply list is available online or in the Art School office.
Watercolor and More in the Outdoors (938)
Susan Badger, Studio 2Wednesdays, April 29, May 6 & 13
Noon - 3 pm/3 weeks
$90/Members: $70
Students will work en plein-air (outdoors!) in watercolor and a variety of drawing media. We ll create loose and expressive studies at a variety of local sites, learning to focus our composition and yet freely interpret our subjects. E-mail questions to Susan at badgerburrow@aol.com.
Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor (940)
Denise Lisiecki, Studio 2Tuesdays, April 14 - May 19
10 am - 12:30 pm/6 weeks
$160/Members: $140
Prerequisite: Watercolor Experience
Experienced painters will explore the next level by concentrating on composition, color and subject matter. Painters will be individually guided. Please bring your materials and subject matter to class. Supply list available on instructor's website deniselisiecki.com and in the school office.
Art & Journaling for Travel and Memories (944)
Susan Badger, Studio 2Wednesdays, April 15 - May 6
6 - 9 pm/4 weeks
$105/Members: $85
Journaling with pictures and words is a wonderful way to save memories of trips, special events and daily observations. Learn simple techniques for rendering scenes, objects and people with watercolor and a variety of drawing media. Bring a watercolor or mixed media journal. All other materials will be provided. Email questions to Susan at badgerburrow@aol.com.
Experimental Poured Painting Workshop (945)
Hannah Mabie, Studio 2Saturday, April 18
1-4 pm/One-day
$70/Members: $50
Learn how to create stunning poured paintings by using a variety of non-traditional techniques, including the flip cup method, the streak method, and the flip and drag method. You will take home two vibrant canvases that will liven up any space or make an amazing gift. Class includes paint supplies, tools, one 8" x 10" and one 11" x 14" canvas. Additional canvases and supports will be available for purchase.