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PAUL ABRAMS
THE POETIC LANDSCAPE
September 11-12, Saturday-Sunday
1-4 PM, $120
THE POETIC STILL LIFE
November 20-21, Saturday-Sunday
1-4 PM, $120
Explore the principles and techniques of oil painting utilizing the timeless subjects of landscape and still life. Imbue your paintings with poetry and mystery while maintaining structure and cohesion. All levels welcome. |
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MANDARA CALDERON
SAND PAINTING MANDALAS WORKSHOP
November 6-7,Saturday-Sunday
1-4 PM, $120
Students have the opportunity to learn about the ancient Indian tradition of creating mandalas. We will discuss their significance and the symbolism of the patterns and colors that are used. Students will learn how to color the sand and grains and the different techniques used in their application. They will then explore the construction and design of the mandalas. Materials fees apply |
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DONALD ELDER
THE ABSTRACT LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP
November 17-19, Wednesday-Friday
9 AM-4 PM, $290
Working with oils or acrylics on paper, students will create landscapes in an abstract impressionist style from reference materials or their imagination. Workshop will encourage self-expression through use of color. Painting knife and brush techniques will be explored. |
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TOR GUDMUNDSEN
BASIC DRAWING & PAINTING
Fridays, 1-4PM,Saturdays, 9-12 Noon
$140/4 or $235/8 consecutive classes
Brush up on concepts and skills in drawing and painting or learn a new medium. This class will cover basic concepts and skills in drawing and painting. Mr. Gudmundsen brings with him 34 years of experience teaching and as a practicing artist. He will work with each individual to advance the skills and goals for his or her art. Students should bring drawing materials to the first session. Students choose their subject matter: still life, landscape or reference photograph. |
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JOAN JARDINE
IMPRESSIONIST APPROACH TO
LANDSCAPE PAINTING WORKSHOP
October 16-17, Saturday-Sunday
9 AM-4 PM, $215
Explore techniques in the tradition of the Impressionists using a painting knife or brush. Focus is on learning to see color relationships and other aspects of plein air painting. All levels welcome. |
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VINCE NATALE
RENDERING IN BLACK & WHITE
Thursdays, 9-12 Noon
$140/4 consecutive classes
A course designed to provide the student with a thorough understanding of form and structure. Through a series of exercises, the student will gain proficiency in tools and techniques. All levels welcome. |
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JENNY NELSON
EXPLORING PERSONAL EXPRESSION
THROUGH ABSTRACTION
Tuesdays, 9-12 Noon
$140/4 consecutive classes
Explore abstraction through exercises designed to open the mind to conceptual thinking. Discover new ways to create dynamic marks and lines. Learn about color/ shape relationships to create strong compositions. Development of individual vision will be encouraged. Open to all levels. |
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KAREN O’NEIL
BASIC PAINTING
Wednesdays, 1-4 PM
$140/4 consecutive classes
Working from landscape or still life, students are encouraged to work with larger brushes, and to simplify form. Focus is on the study of atmospheric effects of light on color. Building form with value and color will be emphasized. The relationship of color theory to representational painting will be discussed. All levels welcome.
STILL LIFE: COLOR & ENERGY WORKSHOP November 13-14, Saturday-Sunday
9-4 PM, $215
Beginning with basic color theory, students will create a still life composition using supplied objects. Principles of composition, various lighting techniques, warm/cool relationships will be explored. Instructor demo with oil paint, students are welcome to use any color medium. Open to all levels.
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STEVE SAX
STEVE’S SALON
Wednesdays, 6-9 PM, $20 per class
Spend an early evening with other artists while drawing from a model in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. |
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LOIS WOOLLEY
PORTRAIT & FIGURE PAINTING
Thursdays, 6-9 PM, Fridays, 9-12 Noon, $140/4 or $235/8 consecutive classes
Model fees apply.
PAINTING & COMPOSITION
w/ HongNian Zhang
Fridays, 1-4 PM, $140/4 consecutive classes
Composition, color, form, artistic anatomy, likeness are explained through demonstration and instruction. Students’ choice of oils or pastels. Model fees apply.
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HONGNIAN ZHANG
PAINTING & COMPOSITION
w/ Lois Woolley
Fridays, 1-4 PM, $140/4 consecutive classes
Value, light, texture, color, glazing and composition are explored through demonstrations and instruction.
Model fees apply. |
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ERIC ANGELOCH
DRAWING, PAINTING & COMPOSITION
Thursdays, 1-4 PM
$140/4 consecutive classes
Utilizing various techniques, methods and media the student explores the language of drawing and painting. This class emphasizes individual instruction and guidance appropriate to the skill level of the student. |
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TRICIA CLINE
FIGURATIVE CLAY SCULPTURE
Wednesdays, 1-4 PM
$140/4 consecutive classes
The study of the figure through direct observation. Individual instruction for students of all levels. A great class for beginners and experienced alike.
Materials fees apply. |
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STAATS FASOLDT
FALL FOLIAGE IN WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
October 7-9, Thursday-Saturday
9 AM-4 PM, $290
WATERCOLOR & DRAWING
Wednesdays, 9-12 Noon
Saturdays, 9-12 Noon and 1-4 PM
$140/4 or $235/8 consecutive classes
Daily demonstrations, individual instruction and critiques. On location painting, weather permitting. Learn to handle watercolor in a wet, spontaneous manner. Strong emphasis on compositional ideas and value control. Simplify and perfect your drawings for the painting process. |
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KEITH GUNDERSON
ARTISTIC ANATOMY
Tuesdays, 1-4 PM
$140/4 consecutive classes
Learn the elements of artistic anatomy, proportion, and design along with principles and techniques of drawing. Work from the model to incorporate anatomical knowledge and volumetric drawing into personal expression. Lectures, demonstrations, homework, and practical application complete this course. All levels welcome. Model fees apply. |
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ALEX KVETON
3 DIMENSIONAL DESIGN
Thursdays, 6-9 PM
$140/4 consecutive classes
An exploration of contemporary three dimensional design. Following a discussion of concepts the student will make preparatory drawings. Students will then create a three dimensional maquette using simple materials. All levels welcome. |
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KATE MCGLOUGHLIN
PRINTMAKING
Fridays, 9-12 Noon, Saturdays, 9-12 Noon
$140/4 consecutive classes
Starts October 29
Individual instruction in basic procedures and techniques in etching, woodcut, wood engraving, and linocut printing.
MONOTYPE WORKSHOP
Monday-Tuesday, November 15-16
9-4 PM, $225
Explore a variety of approaches to making prints that have an immediacy and directness accessible to both beginners and experienced artists.
WORKS ON PAPER WORKSHOP
Thursdays, October 28-November 18
9-4 PM, $370
Realize personal imagery by using anything and everything at hand. Start by making large monotypes, and finish using your preferred media to create dynamic compositions on paper. |
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ROBERT OHNIGIAN
COLLAGE WORKSHOP
October 13-15, Wednesday-Friday
9-4 PM, $290
Pasting, ripping, and cutting fragments of paper or any other materials of choice on almost any surface with a mind toward color, texture, and space.
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JUDITH REEVE
FIGURE DRAWING & PAINTING
Tuesdays, 1-4 PM
$140/4 consecutive classes
Students will explore the construction of the figure and proper modeling of form through value, color, color temperature, and edges. Emphasis will be placed on color harmony and color composition. All levels welcome. Model fees apply.
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MEREDITH ROSIER
ABSTRACTION & DRAWING: INTERPRETATION & FORM WORKSHOP October 5-26, Tuesdays, 9-4 PM, $370 November 5-December 3,Fridays
9-4 PM, $370
A joy ride through an alternate tool universe to a series of drawings that convey a visual tale. This exploration will be conducted using dry pigments. All levels welcome.
ABSTRACTION & LARGE SCALE
DRAWING WORKSHOP
November 2-30, Tuesdays, 9-4 PM, $370
An exciting exploration of direct mark-making conducted on an array of surfaces utilizing wet and dry pigments. Investigation and discussion of mass, scale and composition. Open to all students.
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CHRISTIE SCHEELE
INTERPRETING THE LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP October 9-10, Saturday-Sunday
9-4 PM, $215
In this studio class, students create landscapes in oil or pastel using photographic reference to explore shape, color, and line as tools to create your own vision. All levels welcome.
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PANXI XU
DECORATIVE FLORAL PAINTING WORKSHOP
September 29-October 1
Wednesday-Friday, 9-4 PM, $290
Working from floral arrangements provided or the students’ own flowers, this class will focus on drawing, designing and completeing a floral painting. Students will concentrate on blossom and foliage construction, shapes, light, and movement to create their own floral compositions. |
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