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#601 Acrylic Painting 101
Instructor: Linda Larisch

This class offers an introduction to painting with acrylic paint using “heavy body”
acrylics (the ones in tubes). We will cover how to set up an acrylic palette, preparation
of the canvas, different ways of approaching the canvas, application of paint,
use of color including shading, value and composition. We will also cover the use of
| various acrylic mediums for retardingdrying time, glazing and texture. Methods for
blending colors, which sometimes is a challenge in this quick drying medium,
will be covered. A still life subject will be set up to practice on or you are welcome
to bring a simple image or an idea. Some previous drawing experience is helpful.

Dates: 3 weeks, Thursday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#601A: February 2-16
Fee: $50/Members $75/Nonmembers

Painting 101

601A - Members $50.00 601A - Non Members $75.00

 

#602 Acrylic Painting 102
Instructor: Linda Larisch

This class will continue on from Acrylic 101. For those who have some experience with
acrylics taking Acrylic Painting 101 is not necessary. We will focus on different ways to
approach abstract painting. Techniques for painting clouds, water, trees etc. will also be
covered. Positive constructive criticism and encouragement will be offered for these and
compositions of your choice.

Dates: 3 weeks, Thursday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#602A: March 1-15
Fee: $50/Members $75/Nonmembers

Painting 102

602A - Members $50.00 602A - Non Members $75.00

 

#603 Acrylic Painting 103
Instructor: Linda Larisch

This class continues from Acrylic Painting 102. We will explore additional ways
to approach abstract painting. We will cover use of color, elements of composition
and application of paint. Bring an open mind and a willingness to experiment.

Dates: 3 Weeks, Thursday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#603A: April 5-19
Fee: $50/Members $75/Nonmembers

Acrylic Painting 103

603A - Members $50.00 603A - Non Members $75.00

 

#604 All Media Studio Painting
Instructor: Ron Sanders

You will pursue the subject, style, and medium of your choice while applying the fundamental
principles of art under the guidance of the instructor. Areas of focus will
include composition, drawing, value design and color harmonies.

Dates: 7 weeks, Wednesday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#604A: January 4-February 15
#604B: February 22-April 4
#604C: April 11-May 23
Fee: $110/Members $160/Nonmembers

All Media Studio Painting

604A - Members $110.00 604A - Non Members $160.00 604B - Members $110.00 604B - Non Members $160.00 604C - Members $110.00 604C - Non Members $160.00

 

#605 Learning to Make 20th Century Contemporary Impressionism
Instructor: Francesco Agresti

With a strong sense of experimentation and daring in our own work, we will begin a
painterly dialogue with the artists of the impressionist period (the Plein Air Painters).
This includes such impressionist artists as Renoir and Monet, and post impressionists
(e.g. van Gogh and Cézanne). By studying their discoveries of composition
and design and understanding how they mixed and applied color with palette knife and
brush, you will be able to arrive at your own techniques. This is the foundation class...continuing!

Dates:6 Weeks, Monday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#605A: November 14-December 19
#605B: January 9-February 13
#605C: February 20-March 26
#605D: April 2-May 7
Fee: $95/Members $120/Nonmembers

Contemporary Impressionism

605A - Members $95.00 605A - Non Members $120.00 605B - Members $95.00 605B - Non Members $120.00 605C - Members $95.00 605C - Non Members $120.00 605D - Members $95.00 605D- Non Members $120.00

 

#606 Oil Painting
Instructor: Lynn Aylsworth

All skill levels from beginners to advanced students are welcome to attend
this class. We will work on still life, landscapes, portraits and seascapes.
Students will be encouraged to retain their own “handwriting” sense of design
and composition. The subject matter is chosen by each student and we
will work from photographs or still life set-up. Step-by-step instructions are
available for beginners. The instructor will work with each student individually.
Please bring any photos or images that interest you to use in the class.

Dates: 6 Weeks, days vary, 1:00-3:30pm
#606A: November 14-December 19 (Monday)
#606B: November 15-December 20 (Tuesday)
#606C: January 2-February 6 (Monday)
#606D January 3-February 7 (Tuesday)
#606E: February 13-March 19 (Monday)
#606F: February 14-March 20 (Tuesday)
#606G: April 2-May 7 (Monday)
#606H: April 3– May 8 (Tuesday)
Fee: $95/Members $120/Nonmembers

Oil Painting Part 1

606A - Members $95.00 606A - Non Members $120.00 606B - Members $95.00 606B - Non Members $120.00 606C - Members $95.00 606C - Non Members $120.00 606D - Members $95.00 606D - Non Members $120.00

Oil Painting Part 2

606E - Members $95.00 606E - Non Members $120.00 606F - Members $95.00 606F - Non Members $120.00 606G - Members $95.00 606G - Non Members $120.00 606H - Members $95.00 606H - Non Members $120.00

 

#607 Three-Day Oil Painting Workshop
Instructor: Hodges Soileau

The principles of painting that I use and believe are most important will be taught and
demonstrated in this workshop. Examples: good shapes, values, edges and proper temperature
of color are more important than color itself. Remaining open to the possibility of starting a painting
in a different way than before avoids becoming a formula painter. Raising ones observation skills
as they relate to principles taught will be important, stressed and demonstrated. Last but not least
is the importance of trying to have fun with paint. Painting, although difficult and
sometimes frustrating, should certainly be fun…or why do it.

Dates: Three-day workshop, 9:30am-4:00pm
#607A: November 8, 9 & 11
#607B: January 16, 17,& 18
Fee: $200/Members $250/Nonmembers

Three Day Oil Painting Workshop

607A - Members $200.00 607A - Non Members $250.00 607B - Members $200.00 607B - Non Members $250.00

 

#608 Plein Air Painting: All Mediums
Instructor: Sally Christiansen

Plein air painting (any medium) at area parks determined by instructor. This class
begins with a 15 minute demo in pastel. Artists select a site and proceed with guidance as needed.
A lively, gentle critique which involves everyone ends each session.

Dates: 6 Weeks, Tuesday, 9:00am-12:00noon
#608A: March 6-April 10
Fee: $115/Members $140/Nonmembers

Plein Air Painting

608A - Members $115.00 608A - Non Members $140.00

 

#609 Painting with a Palette Knife
Instructor: Dr. Mary-Louise Biasotti Hooper

Painting with a palette knife can produce exciting or peaceful results depending on
the technique. The class will cover those techniques to help you add texture if you
want it. You can use oils (traditional or water soluble), tube acrylics or tube watercolors.
Oils require Liquin medium. Acrylics require acrylic gloss medium plus a slow-drying medium
(watercolor can be used without mediums). Bring your supplies and pictures/set-ups and be
prepared to paint from the 1st class. All levels welcome.

Dates: 6 Weeks, Wednesday, 4:30-7:00pm
#609A: October 5-November 9
#609B: November 16-January 4 (no class 12/21 & 12/28)
#609C: January 11-February 15
#609D: February 22-March 28
#609E: April 11-May 16
Fee: $95/Members $120/Nonmembers

Painting with a Palette Knife

609A - Members $95.00 609A - Non Members $120.00 609B - Members $95.00 609B - Non Members $120.00 609C - Members $95.00 609C - Non Members $120.00 609D - Members $95.00 609D - Non Members $120.00 609E - Members $95.00 609E - Non Members $120.00

#610 Painting from Photos or Set-ups
Instructor: Dr. Mary-Louise Biasotti Hooper

We cannot always paint from direct observation. Using your photos can result in
exciting paintings IF you learn some critical techniques and ideas. Join us for this
exciting class in painting from indirect observation. You can use oils, tube acrylics
or tube watercolors. Bring your supplies and photos/set-ups and be prepared to
paint from the 1st class. All levels welcome.

Dates: 6 Weeks, Tuesday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#610A: November 15-December 20
#610B: February 21-March 27
#610C: April 3-May 8
Fee: $95/Members $120/Nonmembers

Painting from Photos

610A - Members $95.00 610A - Non Members $120.00 610B - Members $95.00 610B - Non Members $120.00 610C - Members $95.00 610C - Non Members $120.00

 

#611 Composition: “Does This Tree Belong Here”
Instructor: Dr. Mary-Louise Biasotti Hooper

Good art is planned and created but where do you begin?? Are there rules? Must you follow
them?? Join this class to explore those questions and learn to design classical, modern and
contemporary art. You can use oils, tube acrylics or tube watercolors. Bring your supplies and
pictures/set-ups and be prepared to paint from the 1st class. All levels welcome.

Dates: 6 Weeks, Tuesday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#611A: October 4-November 8
#611B: January 10-February 14
Fee: $95/Members $120/Nonmembers

Composition

611A - Members $95.00 611A - Non Members $120.00

 

#612 Artist Bootcamp
Instructor: Diane Mannion

Workout studio with exercises and experiments to explore techniques and practice
skills. Artists will create small studies to reinforce the language of drawing and painting.
Basic concepts of form, values, composition, edges, and color will be stressed. Artists will
be encouraged to set goals, grow, and find their own way. Timed exercises will
strengthen both the brain and eyes. This is the place to play with mediums you haven’t
tried before. For alllevels: Artists who are just starting and artists who just can’t stop!

Dates: 6 Weeks, Thursday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#612A: December 1-January 5
#612B: January 12-February 16
#612C: March 15-April 19
Fee: $95/Members $120/Nonmembers

Artist Bootcamp

612A - Members $95.00 612A - Non Members $120.00 612B - Members $95.00 612B - Non Members $120.00 612C - Members $95.00 612C - Non Members $120.00

 

#613 Small Works
Instructor: Diane Mannion

Artists will create many small works. A lot more can be learned by doing many small
pieces than a few large ones. It’s also less intimidating... each piece is less “precious,”
so artists become bolder developing their style at a faster rate. Later, these little gems
can be used as models for huge paintings. A portfolio of work can be created in a short
time. Artists will be encouraged to work on their own with homework assignments suggested
but not mandatory. All levels, all mediums... bring what you have.

Dates: 6 Weeks, Thursday, 1:00-3:30pm
#613A: January 12-February 16
#613B: March 15-April 19
Fee: $95/Members $120/Nonmembers

Small Works

613A - Members $95.00 613A - Non Members $120.00 613B - Members $95.00 613B - Non Members $120.00

 

#614 Start to Finish: All Media Workshop
Instructor: Karen Hitt

Designed to take the essential foundation of strong drawing skills, composition, value,
capturing light, color theory and expression to a finished work of art. All of these will be
explored in depth, to take your creative ideas from start to finish. This is an on-going study,
with demonstration by Karen to accompany student's works with each session personalized
for the student. A strong emphasis willbe on classic techniques, while exploring and learning
fromthe "Masters" works of art. All mediums are welcome in this open studio atmosphere
and a great opportunity to explore the variety of mediums available (oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel,
graphite) with all being used and demonstrated as each student is personally instructed to their individual needs.

Dates: Three-day workshop, 10:00am-4pm
#614A: December 13, 14 & 15
#614B: January 30, 31 & February 2
#614C: March 26, 27, & 28
Fee: $180/Members $230/Nonmembers

All Media Workshop

614A - Members $180.00 614A - Non Members $230.00 614B - Members $180.00 614B - Non Members $230.00 614C - Members $180.00 614C - Non Members $230.00

 

#615 Color: Behind the Basics
Instructor: Roger Parent

This workshop builds on the participant’sknowledge and experience and provides a
more in-depth understanding of how to usecolor successfully. The workshop is useful to
artists who work in all media. It is composedof three segments: selecting color combinations
or themes and experimenting with avariety of techniques for applying color that
creates visual interest and produces harmoniousresults. We will then work with values
and colors simultaneously to create paintings that have visual impact. Finally, we
will explore many color design approaches for planning, executing and evaluating works in progress.

Dates: 6 Weeks, Monday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#615A: November 7-December 12
#615B: January 16-February 27 (no class 2/6)
Fee: $95/Members $120/Nonmembers

Color Basics

615A - Members $95.00 615A - Non Members $120.00 615B - Members $95.00 615B - Non Members $120.00

 

#616 Portraits: Any Media
Instructor: Frances Smith

We will do complete portraits of children, multinationals, elderly people,
Native Americans and more. Great reference materials supplied or bring
your own photos. Demos in all media. We will focus on eyes, expressions and clothing.

Dates: 5 weeks, Tuesday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#616A: March 13-April 17 (no class 3/27)
Fee: $80/Members $105/Nonmembers

Portraits - Any Media

616A - Members $80.00 616A - Non Members $105.00

 

#617 Pizzazz Your Acrylic Paintinggs with Texture
Instructor: Kathleen Hooker

Ready to add excitement to your acrylic painting repertoire? You will learn how to
fashion vitality into your painting with recycled natural materials and found objects.
Starting from a blank canvas, we will experiment with techniques that will
add interest to the surface. You are encouraged to retain your style. This class
is designed to stretch your understanding of how texture plays an important role in
the overall composition. Some experience with acrylic painting will be helpful, but not
mandatory. We will preview terms, supplies, and basic procedures for using
acrylic paints, including the fundamentals of composition and color.

Dates: 6 weeks, Thursday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#617A: September 15-October 20
#617B: October 27-December 8 (no class 11/24)
#617C: March 1-April 5
#617D: April 12-May 17
Fee: $95/Members $120/Nonmembers

Painting Pizzazz

617A - Members $95.00 617A - Non Members $120.00 617B - Members $95.00 617B - Non Members $120.00 617C - Members $95.00 617C - Non Members $120.00 617D - Members $95.00 617D - Non Members $120.00

 

#618 Working Texture Into Your Acrylics Workshop
Instructor: Kathleen Hooker

Ready to add excitement to your acrylic painting repertoire? In this
one-day workshop, you will learn how to fashion vitality into your
painting with recycled natural materials and found objects. Starting
from a blank canvas, we will experiment with techniques to alter the surface.
This workshop is designed to stretch your understanding of how texture plays
an important role in the overall composition. Some experience with acrylic
painting will be helpful, but not mandatory. We will preview terms, supplies, and basic
procedures for using acrylic paints, including the fundamentals of composition and color.

Dates: One-day workshop, Wednesday, 9:30am-3:30pm
#616A: January 18
Fee: $50/Members $75/Nonmembers

Texture in Acrylics

618A - Members $50.00 618A - Non Members $75.00

 

#619 Open Painting Studio
This is an unmonitored open studio for multimedia. It is an ongoing
open studio for anyone who wants come join a fun group!

Dates: Friday, 9:30am-4:00pm
Fee: $3/Members $5/Nonmembers

Open Painting Studio

619A - Members $3.00 619A - Non Members $5.00