Drawing, Pastel and Multimedia

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#501 Quick Draw
Instructor: Joanna Coke

If you have been tracing your images before painting and want to improve your drawing
skills, then this class is for you. You will learn to use charcoal, woodless pencils, charcoal
pencils, and Conté on various papers. There will be a specific topic of focus for each class
series. Beginner & intermediate levels.

Dates: Week numbers vary, Wednesday, 9:30am-12:00noon
5 week session:
#501A: Portraiture 3/4 View: March 14-April 11
Fee: $80/Members $105/Nonmembers
4 week sessions:
#501B: Fabric: November 2-December 14
(no class 11/16, 11/23 & 11/30)
#501C: Architecture 2-Point: Jan 4-Feb 1 (no class 1/25)
#501D: Geometric vs. Organic: February 15-March 7
Fee: $65/Members $90/Nonmembers

Quick Drawing

501A - Members $80.00 501A- Non Members $105.00 501B - Members $65.00 501B- Non Members $90.00 501C - Members $65.00 501C- Non Members $90.00 501D - Members $65.00 501D- Non Members $90.00

 

#502 Painters Choice: Watercolor or Acrylic on Paper and Pastels
Instructor: Joanna Coke

Watercolors are transparent and have clean edges. Acrylics can be transparent or
opaque. Pastels are opaque and add softness. Learn how to combine 2 or 3 of these
media by creating a painting starting with a water medium and then adding pastels to
enhance and make changes. OR you can add acrylics on top. Bring your photo reference
of the subject you wish to paint and learn to apply the different media methods. All levels welcome.

Dates: Weeks vary, Wednesday, 1:30-4:00pm
Four weeks:
#502A: November 2-December 14
(no class 11/16, 11/23 & 11/30)
#502B: Feb 15-March 7
#502C: January 4-February 1 (no class 1/25)
Fee: $65/Members $90/Nonmembers
Five weeks: Wednesday, 1:30-4:00pm
#502D: March 14-April 11
Fee: $80/Members $105/Nonmembers

Painters Choice

502A - Members $65.00 502A- Non Members $90.00 502B - Members $65.00 502B- Non Members $90.00 502C - Members $65.00 502C- Non Members $90.00 502D - Members $80.00 502D- Non Members $105.00

 

#503 Pastel Portrait Workshop
Instructor: Joanna Coke

Bring your photo references of a person taken from a straight on, frontal view.
Learn how to relate the proportions of their face for a better understanding of
their structure and features. You will begin to layer on pastels to build up the
shapes and values. In three days you will be able to bring the portrait to completion.

Dates: Three-day workshop, 9:30am-3:30pm
#503A: January 5, 6 & 7
Fee: $180/Members $230/Nonmembers

Pastel Portrait

503A - Members $180.00 503A- Non Members $230.00

 

#504 Color Workshop
Instructor: Joanna Coke

Learn how to mix and place color more effectively. With hue, you’ll understand
how color temperature is used more spatially. With value, you’ll see how to
increase your range of values where it counts. And with intensity, you’ll work
with neutralizing some colors to make others pop! You will create a small artwork
each day to apply the principles given the in morning discussions. What
you’ve learned on the 1st day will overlap into the next.

Dates: Three-day workshop, 9:30am-3:30pm
#504A: March 22, 23 & 24
Fee: $180/Members $230/Nonmembers

Color Workshop

504A - Members $180.00 504A- Non Members $230.00

 

#505 Basic Drawing Concepts
Instructor: Linda Larisch

This is a good beginning drawing class especially if you are intending to continue on
to painting. We will cover basic techniques of how to render a three dimensional object
on a flat plane. Value, highlights and shadows, and different shading techniques will be covered.
Supplies are easy: a kneaded eraser, some soft drawing pencils and a pad of drawing paper.

Dates: 3 weeks, Thursday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#505A: January 5-19
Fee: $50/Members $75/Nonmembers

Basic Drawing

505A - Members $50.00 505A- Non Members $75.00

 

#506 The Sketchbook as an Art Form
Instructor: Susan Covert

Begin the wonderful habit of sketching and drawing everyday. Explore the materials
that make sketching interesting, the locations that are inspiring and other artists that
are encouraging. This is a great way to share ideas, develop new techniques and be
a artist recording your daily life in your sketchbook. We will look at the history of sketching
to see what we can learn. You will be surprised at what you may already know.

Dates: 4 weeks, days vary below, times vary below
#506A: Thursday: October 6-27, 9:30am-12:00noon
#506B: Thursday: October 6-27, 1:00-3:30pm
#506C: Friday: November 4-25, 1:00-3:30pm
#506D: Thursday: December 1-29, 9:30am-12:00noon
(no class 12/22)
Fee: $65/Members $90/Nonmembers
Dates: 3 weeks, Friday, 1:00-3:30pm
#506E: Friday: January 6-20, 1:00-3:30pm
#506F: Friday: February 3-17, 9:30am-12:00noon
Fee: $50/Members $75/Nonmembers

Sketchbook

506A - Members $65.00 506A - Non Members $90.00 506B - Members $65.00 506B - Non Members $90.00 506C - Members $65.00 506C - Non Members $90.00 506D - Members $65.00 506D - Non Members $90.00

Sketchbook

506E - Members $50.00 506E - Non Members $75.00 506F - Members $50.00 506F - Non Members $75.00

 

#507 The Sketchbook as an Art Form Workshop
Instructor: Susan Covert

Begin the wonderful habit of sketching and drawing everyday in this two day workshop.
Explore the materials that make sketching interesting, the locations that are inspiring
and other artists that are encouraging. This is a great way to share ideas, develop new
techniques and be a artist recording your daily life in your sketchbook. We will look at the
history of sketching to see what we can learn. You will be surprised at what you may already know.

Dates: Two-day workshop, Thursday & Friday
#507A: March 16 & 17, 9:30am-3:30pm
Fee: $120/Members $170/Nonmembers

Sketchbook Workshop

507A - Members $120.00 507A - Non Members $170.00

 

#508 Learn to Draw Anything
Instructor: Frances Smith

We will draw with pencil, ink, and charcoal a variety of objects showing light
and darks, placement, and texture. We will stress accuracy and realism. A variety
of interesting objects will be supplied.

Dates: 4 weeks, Monday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#508A: October 3-24
#508B: March 5-26
Fee: $65/Members $90/Nonmembers

Learn to Draw Anything

508A - Members $65.00 508A - Non Members $90.00 508B - Members $65.00 508B - Non Members $90.00

 

#509 Advanced Drawing
Instructor: Frances Smith

Dramatic lighting and full light and shade will be discussed in this class.
We will explore textures, such as wood, glass, ceramic, straw, cloth, leather, and
much more. You will learn to draw on any texture paper with
charcoal, white Conté crayon and pen/ink.

Dates: 5 weeks, Monday, 1:00-3:30pm
#509A: October 31-November 28 (no class 11/14)
Dates: 5 weeks, Tuesday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#509B: May 1-29
Fee: $80/Members $105/Nonmembers

Advanced Drawing

509A - Members $80.00 509A - Non Members $105.00 509B - Members $80.00 509B - Non Members $105.00

 

#510 Animal Portrait One-Day Workshop
Instructor: Frances Smith

We will do a full and complete animal portrait of your choice in pastel (any
media is fine, but the demo will be in pastel). We will focus on the perfect
eyes. Many reference materials will be available.

Dates: One-day workshop, Tuesday, 9:30am-3:30pm
#510A: October 25
#510B: November 29
#510C: February 21
Fee: $60/Members $85/Nonmembers

Animal Portrait

510A - Members $60.00 510A - Non Members $85.00 510B - Members $60.00 510B - Non Members $85.00 510C - Members $60.00 510C - Non Members $85.00

 

#511 Academic Portrait Drawing
Instructor: Gary Maria

For intermediate and advanced levels, this class will pursue academic drawing approaches
for portraiture, and include lecture, drawing, and pastel instruction. You will draw
from the live model with demonstrations and critique. There will be an emphasis on Old
Master methods and academic techniques. Class time will include lectures/readings/notes,
a twenty-minute preliminary sketch, and a two hour-two session long pose for drawing or
pastel painting. Media includes graphite, charcoal, Conté, and pastel. Study will stress proportion,
form modeling, light and shadow effects, optical color mixing, hue relationships,
and other technical issues. Model fee will be split between attendees.

Dates: 6 weeks, Thursday, 1:00-4:00pm
#511A: September 8-October 13
#511B: October 20-December 1 (no class 11/24)
#511C: December 8-January 12
#511D: January 19-March 1 (no class 2/23)
#511E: March 29-May 3
Fee: $70/Members $95/Nonmembers

Academic Portrait

511A - Members $70.00 511A - Non Members $95.00 511B - Members $70.00 511B - Non Members $95.00 511C - Members $70.00 511C - Non Members $95.00 511D - Members $70.00 511D - Non Members $95.00 511E - Members $70.00 511E - Non Members $95.00

 

#512 Individual Instruction for Portraiture
Instructor: Gary Maria

One-on-one instruction and assistance for portrait drawing and painting. Instructor can
address solutions to specific problem areas for works in progress, or offer general instruction
for portraiture in any media. All levels welcome.

Dates: By appointment: call 941-485-7136
Fee: $20/Members $25/Nonmembers

Individual Instruction

512A - Members $20.00 512A - Non Members $25.00

 

#513 Building a Strong Foundation FUNdamentals of Drawing
Instructor: Karen Hitt

You will learn to understand the essential foundation to every good work of art: DRAWING.
A strong emphasis will be on classic and basic skills helping you to advance to sound
draftsmanship, building up a strong drawing foundation and ability to “SEE” with an artist’s eye.
Learn how to reflect with expression, line, value, shape, gesture, composition, form and depth
using the basic FUNdamentals of drawing. You will explore “drawing” as the finished medium,
along with how to use it as a foundation for any of your works of art. Classic Techniques will be
explored as we take lessons from the “Masters” giving you an eye for your own works of art.

Dates: Three-day workshop, 10:00am-4:30pm
#513A: November 14, 15 & 16
Fee: $180/Members $230/Nonmembers

FUNdamentals of Drawing

513A - Members $180.00 513A - Non Members $230.00

 

#514 Finding Perspective Workshop
Instructor: Karen Hitt

Did you know that artists invented linear perspective in the 1500’s that helped begin the
Renaissance period in art history? Is it time to add this to your artwork too? This workshop is
designed to help one develop the technique of perspective drawing, better enabling an artist to
show objects in three dimensions. In this class you will learn from the historical examples of
perspective development, how one and two point perspective drawing techniques are
used, and from there learning to apply them. Just as the Renaissance artist brought new life to
art, your artwork will be transformed to a greater level too, by adding new dimensions.

Dates: One-day workshop, Thursday, 10:00am-4:00pm
#514A: November 17
Fee: $60/Members $85/Nonmembers

Finding Perspective

514A - Members $60.00 514A - Non Members $85.00

 

#515 How to Draw/Paint Children from Photographs
Instructor: Karen Hitt

How do you capture that little face you love? Children’s expressions are genuine... and a
great joy to capture in art. Though the fundamental of all portraits will be discussed,
how to achieve beyond an accurate depiction of the color of the eyes and hair will be
explored; and matched with learning how to add greater expression and personality to all of
your portrait work. Come explore the possibilities, open to all mediums.

Dates: One-day workshop, 10:00am-4:00pm
#515A: December 12
#515B: March 29
Fee: $60/Members $85/Nonmembers

Draw/Paint Children

515A - Members $60.00 515A - Non Members $85.00 515B - Members $60.00 515B - Members $85.00

 

#516 Pastel 101 Workshop
Instructor: Ruth Hook Colby

In this class you will receive individual attention while learning the basic fundamentals
of working with pastels. This will give you a great foundation of skills, so that you can further
explore in this medium. We will discuss pastels, the types and the versatility of their uses, fixatives,
barrier creams, and the characteristics of different papers. Basic materials (Wallis sanded paper,
soft pastels, & backing board) will be provided to each student.

Dates: Two-day workshop, 9:30am-3:30pm
#516A: March 9 & 10
Fee: $120/Members $170/Nonmembers

Pastel 101

516A - Members $120.00 516A - Non Members $170.00

 

#517 Pastel in the Studio
Instructor: Ruth Hook Colby

Pastel is an exciting, versatile medium that is truly hands on. We will work with
soft pastel on sanded paper using different techniques such as layering, blending
and scumbling. The rich vibrant colors are mixed on the paper, not on a palette.
Individuality is encouraged by using personal photos and references. Framing tips will also be
discussed. “Going Green” with pastels explains how to recycle and reuse Wallis paper, also
how to create new pastels from used pieces. This is an easy technique with great results.
Ruth provides a lot of personal attention while sharing her enthusiasm and love for pastel.

Dates: 6 weeks, Wednesday, 1:00-3:30pm
#517A: January 11-February 15
#517B: February 29-April 11 (no class on 3/14)
#517C: April 18-May 23
Fee: $95/Members $120/Nonmembers

Pastel in the Studio

517A - Members $95.00 517A - Non Members $120.00 517B - Members $95.00 517B - Non Members $120.00 517C - Members $95.00 517C - Non Members $120.00

 

#518 Life Drawing Open Studio
Instructor: monitor varies

The opportunity for figure drawing (or painting) is available to all as a come-when-you-wish
open studio format. For all levels, this class offers drawing from the live, unclothed model
with a variety of poses. The sequence usually follows a fixed format of seven short, three
intermediate, and one long pose. Models alternate weekly and the model fee is
split between attendees. The class is open to all media; there is no instruction.

Dates: Tuesday, 7:00-9:30pm
Fee: $8/Members $10/Nonmembers

Life Drawing

518A - Members $8.00 518A - Non Members $10.00

 

#519 Animal Portraits
Instructor: Frances Smith

We will do a full and complete animal portrait of your choice in pastel (any
media is fine, but the demo will be in pastel). We will focus on the perfect
eyes. Many reference materials will be available.

Dates: 5 weeks , Tuesday, 1:00pm-3:30pm
#519A: March 20-April 17
Fee: $80/Members $105/Nonmembers

Animal Portraits

519A - Members $80.00 519A - Non Members $105.00

 

#520 Open Portrait Studio
Instructor: monitor varies

Join us for a live clothed model, all media open studio. The model changes
every two weeks and this is an ongoing open studio. All levels are welcome. The
model fee is split among the attendees. There is no instructor. You learn from
each other and from practice. Come join this fun group!

Dates: Friday, 1:00-3:30pm
Fee: $8/Members $10/Nonmembers

Open Portrait Studio

520A - Members $8.00 520A - Non Members $10.00