Painting
Session Dates:
Mondays
Days & Times:
Level:
Beginner to Intermediate
Location:
373 Tequesta Drive - Studio A
Instructor:
Learn to manipulate Acrylic paint with confidence through demos, instructor led exercises, quick studies, and group discussion/critique; students will learn color mixing, under painting, dry brush and glazing techniques.
Days & Times:
Level:
Beginner to Intermediate
Location:
373 Tequesta Drive - Studio A
Instructor:
Understanding watercolor comes from knowledge of how the materials work and learning how to control them. This class will cover the 7 basic watercolor techniques, masking and color mixing through demos, experiments, exercises and class discussion/brief critique.
Days & Times:
Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
373 Tequesta Dr. Studio B
Instructor:
In this class, you will learn different textures, collage , composition, values and how to mix colors. You will be creating Portraits, landscapes, abstracts and three dimensional pieces using the above elements.
Tuesdays
Days & Times:
Level:
Some painting experience is recommended
Location:
373 Tequesta Dr. Studio A
Instructor:
“Art is Long, and life is short”- Hippocrates
Participants will learn the building blocks of painting while strengthening their artistic vision and skills. The essential use of drawing, mixing color and painting techniques are demonstrated in each class. Fundamentals using the notan sketch, limited palettes of color and color relationships, compositional elements like scale, ranging from big to small, structure in the rectangle and the use of the grid will be presented. Referencing images of great paintings from art history will guide our development of ideas. Individuals are encouraged to explore their personal interests through experimentation and creativity! Beginners to painting are welcome.
Wednesdays
Days & Times:
Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
373 Tequesta Drive - Studio B
Instructor:
Learn the exciting medium of oil paint. Explore basic design and color mixing techniques to gain confidence, and develop your skills to produce beautiful paintings.
Days & Times:
Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
373 Tequesta Drive - Studio A
Instructor:
Experience the calming effects and therapeutic benefits of watercolor painting while experimenting with the abstract, unpredictable and playful nature of watercolor. Investigate the process with unique methods and materials. Learn pouring, flowing, dripping, and texturizing techniques across varied papers. Explore controlled mark-making on top of washes with various inks, pencils, and other materials that will lead to layered, transparent compositions telling a unique story. Brief demonstrations and discussions will alternate between periods of quiet individual work. Discover ways to develop a personal narrative through relaxed expression, gestural brushwork with spontaneous form, and color as you work from memory or inspirational references. Each student will be met at their level and individually supported in their learning. This class is suitable for all levels, no previous experience necessary.
Thursdays
Days & Times:
Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
373 Tequesta Drive - Studio B
Instructor:
Develop and enhance skills in both drawing and painting. Participants are encouraged to work with a limited color palette on canvas or heavy paper with the aim of starting and completing a new work during each class session. The students will work with the instructor in creating preparatory drawings and develop them into complete paintings. Learn drawing skills and apply techniques to transition drawings into harmonious color landscapes, still life, or portrait paintings. Learning will be maximized through instructor demos as well as individual attention for each student.
Days & Times:
Level:
Intermediate to Advanced. Oil, acrylic, and gouache.
Location:
373 Tequesta Dr. Studio A
Instructor:
This is a class for the artist who is comfortable with their medium and is ready to take their work to a new level: Ignite your thinking about design, graduate from copying your subject matter to creatively exploring it, learn how to assess your own work in order to make informed decisions about necessary improvements, learn about different materials and mediums, express yourself more freely through expressive brush work and mark making. Demos and lectures will be on an as-needed basis, the rest of the class will be individual instruction. You will work from your own reference material.