PAINTING
JANET JENNINGS & BARBARA THOMAS
JANET JENNINGS & BARBARA THOMAS
This class offers a practical approach to techniques used in oil and/or acrylic painting. Students are taught to explore and examine their own painting methods through the still life and other references including photography. Color theory, use of mediums, composition and content will be the subject of individual critiques and group discussions.
WATERCOLOR
JANET JENNINGS & BARBARA THOMAS
JANET JENNINGS & BARBARA THOMAS
This workshop will focus on watercolor techniques: wet on wet, dry brush, glazing, lifting off, dropping in color, and washes. You will learn how to paint atmospheric effects, seascapes and landscapes as well as the fundamentals of composition. You will study the techniques of master watercolorists J.M. Turner, Winslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth and John Sargent.
MIXED MEDIA and/or FIGURE SCULPTURE
DENNIS LERI
DENNIS LERI
This workshop will allow you to discover the endless possibilities of your own creative source with no rules or boundaries. Emphasizing intuition, you will explore your own creative source as Dennis guides you through the completion of your creations whether they are constructions, collages, 3-D mixed media, painting, sculpture, or whatever it is you may have in mind! You will learn the techniques and proper use of tools to create your work.
DRAWING 101
In this three hour session students will learn basic drawing skills and concepts including use of materials, composition, line, mass and form, shading, perspective and foreshortening. The first hour will be devoted to still life or landscape drawing. The second two hours will focus on life drawing from a model. Work will be done in charcoal, conte, and graphite or for those wishing to use color, pastel or painting mediums. All materials should be brought to class by the student. You sign up for four three hour sessions.
ENCAUSTIC
We are proud to be able to offer this very old form of painting. Artists will layer, collage and transfer image using this ancient wax painting medium. Students will need to be available for 3 consecutive classes. All materials are included. All ability levels are welcome.
