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Open Studios: All Levels and All Mediums WelcomeInstructor: Rotating Facilitator Mondays, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PMClass Starts on Jan 7, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Jan 7-Mar 25
Facilitators: Michael Musto and Jack Robinson
Save time in your busy schedule to work on your art. Join fellow OSA artists in relaxed, self directed studio sessions. All mediums welcome, bring what you are working on.
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Veteran's Art Class with Steve KleierInstructor: Steve C. Kleier Tuesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMClass Starts on Jan 8, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Jan 8-Mar 12
We are proud to offer this free art class to any US Military Veteran. The class is designed to expose the student to traditional drawing and painting techniques in a relaxed environment.
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Art After Hours with Steve KleierInstructor: Steve C. Kleier Wednesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMClass Starts on Jan 9, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A Jan 9-Mar 13
This class is designed for the busy person who wants to explore drawing and painting in a relaxed environment. The class presents fundemental art skills and creative concepts using drawing and watercolor. This class is a drop in format so you can begin to take the class anytime. All levels welcome.
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Life Drawing Open Studio with Unclothed Model: All Levels WelcomeInstructor: Rotating Facilitator Fridays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMClass Starts on Jan 11, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A
Jan 11 - April 5
Take this opportunity to join fellow artists to practice drawing the nude figure and improve your skills. All mediums are welcome in each of these friendly, professional sessions. OSA provides talented professional artist models, a studio facilitator, easels, chairs, drawing benches, and boards.
Faciliators:
2/15- Melissa DeTroy - Adam
2/22- Richard Ferguson
3/1- Greg Epkes
3/8- Melissa DeTroy
3/15- Richard Ferguson
3/22- Greg Epkes
3/29- Melissa DeTroy
4/5- Richard Ferguson
4/12- NO SESSION
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All Media Saturdays with Susan KuznitskyInstructor: Susan Kuznitsky Saturdays, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PMClass Starts on Jan 12, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A Jan 12-Mar 16
Try a new media of fine tune what you are current working on. All levels are welsome. Option to work on still life, photo references or participate in a paint along with Susan. Lots of individual instruction to assist you in reaching your personal artistic goals.
No refunds once the class series has started but makeups are available on alternate days during the series.
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Single Pose Figure Sessions with Joanne Radmilovich Kollman: All Levels and Mediums WelcomeInstructor: Joanne R. Kollman Fridays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on Feb 15, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A Feb 15 - Mar 22
Join this “Fine Arts Friday” group. Enjoy the company fellow artists, share art ideas. Work in the drawing or painting medium of your choice. Clothed models with an occasional partial nude.
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All Media Saturdays with Susan KuznitskyInstructor: Susan Kuznitsky Saturdays, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PMClass Starts on Mar 23, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A March 23 - June 1 (no class March 30, April 6 and 20)
Improve your skills in whatever medium you choose or try a new one. You will see the principles are the same. Work on composition, drawing, color harmony and more! Work from a photo reference or still life. Drop ins welcome.
No refunds once the class series has started but makeups are available on alternate days during the series.
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Single Pose Figure Sessions with Joanne Radmilovich Kollman: All Levels and Mediums WelcomeInstructor: Joanne R. Kollman Fridays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on Mar 29, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A March 29 - May 10
Join this “Fine Arts Friday" Portrait & Figure Group. Enjoy inspiration from fellow artists and share art ideas. Work in the drawing or painting medium of your choice. Clothed models with an occasional partial nude.
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Open Studios: All Levels and All Mediums WelcomeInstructor: Rotating Facilitator Mondays, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PMClass Starts on Apr 1, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio April 1 - July 1 ( No class April 8 and May 27)
Facilitators: Michael Musto and Jack Robinson
Save time in your busy schedule to work on your art. Join fellow OSA artists in relaxed, self directed studio sessions. All mediums welcome, bring what you are working on.
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Life Drawing Open Studio with Unclothed Model: All Levels WelcomeInstructor: Rotating Facilitator Fridays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMClass Starts on Apr 19, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A
April 19 - July 5
Take this opportunity to join fellow artists to practice drawing the nude figure and improve your skills. All mediums are welcome in each of these friendly, professional sessions. OSA provides talented professional artist models, a studio facilitator, easels, chairs, drawing benches, and boards.
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Single Pose Figure Sessions with Joanne Radmilovich Kollman: All Levels and Mediums WelcomeInstructor: Joanne R. Kollman Fridays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on May 17, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A May 17 - June 21
Join this “Fine Arts Friday" Portrait & Figure Group. Enjoy inspiration from fellow artists and share art ideas. Work in the drawing or painting medium of your choice. Clothed models with an occasional partial nude.
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Calligraphy |
Illustrated LetteringInstructor: Nicole Poole Fridays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Jan 11, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio B Jan 11-Mar 1
Explore a variety of lettering styles, both classic and modern. Experiment with mixed media embellishments and illumination using a variety of tools and materials. This course integrates well into an artist’s broader creative work.
If interested in being a drop-ins or have questions regarding materials; contact instructor at lionandpoppy@gmail.com (Drop-in students must receive instructor permission).
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Illustrated Lettering with Nicole PooleInstructor: Nicole Poole Fridays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Apr 19, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio B April 19 - June 7
Explore a variety of lettering styles, both classic and modern. Experiment with mixed media embellishments and illumination using a variety of tools and materials. This course integrates well into an artist’s broader creative work.
If interested in being a drop-ins or have questions regarding materials; contact instructor at lionandpoppy@gmail.com (Drop-in students must receive instructor permission).
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Drawing |
Beginning and Intermediate Figure DrawingInstructor: Randall Vemer Thursdays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on Jan 3, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Thursdays: 1 -4pm
Jan 3 - Mar 21 (no class Jan 31, Feb 28)
Learn drawing skills in small, manageable lessons. Use 300-year-old principles and techniques that are easily understandable. Create convincing and beautiful form drawings. The instructor’s extensive slide collection complements each drawing session. Those ready for the next step may move on to under painting.
Randall Vemer's website
Supply List:
18" x 24" newsprint paper
assortment of soft charcoal
Underpainting supply list (optional):
simply white and raw umber in acrylic or oil
canvas or canvas pad
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Botanical Drawing with Janet Parker: All Levels WelcomeInstructor: Janet Parker Mondays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on Jan 14, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A
Jan 14-Mar 25
Take the time to observe and draw the from the beautiful natural world around you.
This year each quarter starts with the first month focusing on basic drawing principles and techniques designed for beginners. The second month is more geared to all levels, and the third month will feature challenges to keep experienced students interested.
And throughout the year, we will generally keep to one subject per month.
For a detailed overview of classes in the first half of 2019, click here.
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 Urban Street Sketching and Drawing Techniques with Dennis AndersonInstructor: Dennis Anderson Wednesdays, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PMClass Starts on Mar 27, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A Join with Dennis Anderson and participate in weekly demonstrations that will guide and improve your individual drawing ability.
Using Dry Medium, Dennis will demonstrate the basic techniques he has learned from practical drawing exercises; like handling tonality, learning how to develop a descriptive line, and modeling techniques where values can be used to describe three-dimensional form.
Learn why Dennis finds, the Portland area with the many diverse neighborhoods a rich resource of subject matter for this drawing course.
-Discovery the descriptive information derived from the everyday street scenes and then create individual narratives in drawing studies that tell your story.
March 27 - May 22 (no class April 10)
Join Dennis Anderson and participate in weekly demonstrations that will guide and improve your individual drawing ability.
Using Dry Medium, Dennis will demonstrate the basic techniques he has learned from practical drawing exercises; like handling tonality, learning how to develop a descriptive line, and modeling techniques where values can be used to describe three-dimensional form.
Learn why Dennis finds, the Portland area with the many diverse neighborhoods a rich resource of subject matter for this drawing course. Discovery the descriptive information derived from the everyday street scenes and then create individual narratives in drawing studies that tell your story.
Suggested materials:
A Drawing Kit
Sketchbook / 6x9
Drawing pad / 11x14
Erasers
Chamois
Drawing Clips (?)
Pencils (H, 2B,4B)
Drawing pens (pilot type)
Charcoal (vine, soft ,medium)
Sandpad
Camera/ iphone
(to improve the way each student draws
- digital print outs, copying of images)
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 Botanical Drawing with Janet ParkerInstructor: Janet Parker Mondays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on Apr 1, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A Take the time to observe and draw from the beautiful natural world around you. Roughly each month, we’ll focus on a different plant
subject, throughout the month. Along the way we’ll explore using different techniques and materials, always reviewing basic principles
for drawing realistically. Each class will include some demonstration, along with the goal of giving students plenty of time to draw in
class. I also encourage students to keep a botanical themed sketchbook for work in and outside of the classroom. To learn more about
what’s planned for each class, please contact Janet for a schedule. jkp920@gmail.com
April 1- June 24 (no class April 8, May 20, and 27)
Take the time to observe and draw from the beautiful natural world around you. Roughly each month, we’ll focus on a different plant subject, throughout the month. Along the way we’ll explore using different techniques and materials, always reviewing basic principles for drawing realistically. Each class will include some demonstration, along with the goal of giving students plenty of time to draw in class. I also encourage students to keep a botanical themed sketchbook for work in and outside of the classroom. To learn more about what’s planned for each class, please contact Janet for a schedule. jkp920@gmail.com
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Drawing Gestures with Randall Vemer: From Ballerinas to SuperheroesInstructor: Randall Vemer Thursdays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on Apr 4, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio April 4 - June 13 (no class April 11, 25, and May 30)
This class is focused on the drawing practice of the gesture. Learn drawing skills in small, manageable lessons. Use 300-year-old priciples and techniques that are easily understandable. Create convincing and beautiful form drawings. The Instructor's extensive slide collection complements each drawing session. Those ready for the next step may move on to under painting.
Randall Vemer's website
Supply List:
18" x 24" newsprint paper
assortment of soft charcoal
Underpainting supply list (optional):
simply white and raw umber in acrylic or oil
canvas or canvas pad
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Painting |
Oil Painting Success with Dorothy Fitzgerald: All Levels Welcome (Wednesdays)Instructor: Dorothy Fitzgerald Wednesdays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on Jan 2, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Jan 2-Mar 20
Focus on what it takes to create a successful painting, basic to advance skills are demonstrated. Student are invited to work on the daily topic or bring in their own subject matter. Each artist is encouraged to develop their own style, whether realism, abstract, or impressionism. Class feature lots of individual help. Everyone learns and shares a few laughs along the way. Attend one or both days, drop-ins welcome.
Please let the office or Dorothy know if you are planning on coming so she can be prepared.
Supply List: Bring what you have and ask instructor for guidance
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Water Media with Harold Walkup: All Levels WelcomeInstructor: Harold Walkup Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Jan 2, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Jan 2-Mar 20
An ongoing class for students who would like to learn new techniques and study ways to improve the quality of their work. We work with various materials, such as inks, gouache, watercolor and collage.
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Oil Painting Success with Dorothy Fitzgerald: All Levels Welcome (Saturdays)Instructor: Dorothy Fitzgerald Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMClass Starts on Jan 5, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Jan 5-Mar 23
Focus on what it takes to create a successful painting, basic to advance skills are demonstrated. Student are invited to work on the daily topic or bring in their own subject matter. Each artist is encouraged to develop their own style, whether realism, abstract, or impressionism. Class feature lots of individual help. Everyone learns and shares a few laughs along the way. Attend one or both days, drop-ins welcome.
Please let the office or Dorothy know if you are planning on coming so she can be prepared.
Supply List: Bring what you have and ask instructor for guidance
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 The Impressionist's Magic Bullet with Alan Scott-MoncrieffInstructor: Alan Scott-Moncrieff Sundays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Jan 6, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Jan 6-Mar 24
Alan will teach a proprietary oil painting technique he has developed over three decades that is uniquely suited to achieving bold, satisfying results in the field or studio. Students are welcome to use acrylics. Armed with this exciting approach, students will quickly attain rewarding results and be inspired to tackle subjects they’d never previously have attempted. Classes will intermittently cover other mediums such as pen and wash, gouache, and acrylics to loosen students up and help them discover the medium that best suits their style.
Alan Scott-Moncrieff is a Scottish American painter and the grandson of renowned American illustrator, Keith Ward. Alan has painted, exhibited and taught in the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK and Asia since 1988 and nurtured numerous students on their path to becoming fulfilled artists.
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The Power of Color in Landscape Painting with Michael OrwickInstructor: Michael Orwick Mondays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Jan 7, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Jan 7-Feb 25
Students will experience the thrill of learning about mixing colors from a limited palette, achieving dynamic light and lively shadow effects. Discover how values and temperature work to keep your paintings in harmony.
Through informative conversations and step-by-step demonstrations, students will gain an understanding of the interrelated components of painting, including value, shape, color and edge relationship. You'll be painting right alongside Michael Orwick with time for each student to receive personal attention and friendly critiques.
Take home your own light-filled masterpiece along with improved painting methods and theory.
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Essential Acrylic Techniques with Wayne Jiang: All Levels WelcomeInstructor: Wayne Jiang Mondays, 9:45 AM - 12:45 PMClass Starts on Jan 7, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio B Jan 7-Mar 18
You can take your acrylic painting to a new level! Wayne expertly works with students based on their current skill level and individual needs. Learn essential acrylic painting techniques such as: smooth blending, mixing a wide range of colors, and right brush strokes in the right places. You’ll also learn advanced techniques such as multiple layering and glazing, creating moods, space, and drama with right color combinations. Painting materials will be provided for a fee of $1-5 per day, based on your needs.
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Expression in Acrylics with Steve KleierInstructor: Steve C. Kleier Tuesdays, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on Jan 8, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Jan 8-Mar 12
Modern acrylic is a great way to paint! The fast drying time and easy clean up makes it perfect for beginners and anyone who enjoys working fast and wants good color. Learn to use a palette knife to add interest and excitement to your painting. We often begin with a study for drawing and composition and use a brush to lay in color. join us and try this exciting way to paint. All levels welcome.
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Variety in Watercolor with Steve KleierInstructor: Steve C. Kleier Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMClass Starts on Jan 8, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Jan 8-Mar 12
In this ongoing class we explore ways to express with watercolor. The direct style of painting uses brushstrokes and chromatic color to create excitement and capture the effects of light and texture. Each lesson begins with a study for drawing and composition. Learn the fundamentals or take your art to the next level with this great class.
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Intermediate Watercolor with Anji GraingerInstructor: Angela Grainger Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Jan 10, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Jan 10-Mar 21 (no class Feb 28)
Continue developing your watercolor skills with this more specialized class. Take Basic watercolor techniques and expand into different ways to explore the medium, including: negative painting, using masking medium for resist, and experimental methods of pouring through papers and natural fibers through papers and natural fibers.
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Expressive Oil Painting, Fresh Flower Still Life with Joanne Radmilovich KollmanInstructor: Joanne R. Kollman Saturdays, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PMClass Starts on Feb 16, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Feb 16 - Mar 23
Paint a new, colorful, fresh flower still life every week. Instructor specialized in expressive alla-prima florals. Work on your oil painting skills and expressive mark making. Classes include instruction, demonstrations, and individual help.
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 Alla Prima Portrait Painting in Oils with Joanne Mehl: Section 2Instructor: Joanne Mehl Mondays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Feb 18, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A
Section 1: January 7th – February 11th
We focus on accuracy in drawing, value pattern, and warm and cool color relationships as they pertain to flesh tones.
Section 2: February 18th - March 25th
We continue working on these aspects of portraiture while introducing: wet into wet painting using thicker paint and brushes of different shapes and sizes, using brushstroke to define structure and form.
Section 3: April 1st – May 13th (no calss April 8th)
We explore additional textures such as dry brush, line and transparency, learning to control emphasis using detail and value to direct the viewers’ gaze, and, finally, ways to speed up the whole process and paint faster.
Alla Prima is a wet-into-wet oil painting technique where subjects are painted quickly and in one sitting, like in plein air painting. This 18-week course is designed to develop Alla Prima Portrait skills from the ground up. Take all three sections or choose the ones that reflect your skill level.
This 18-week course is appropriate for novice to intermediate skill levels. It will stress observational skills and construction, rendering anatomy, and composition. We’ll explore how drawing relates to painting, color and value, the effects of light and shadow, tonal methods, various modeling techniques, and how to manage a palette and mix colors.
• Drop in students are welcome, but the classes are sequential.
Questions? Email me at joannemehl@comcast.net
Model fee included in price
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 Explore Your Potential In Acrylic Painting with Wayne JiangInstructor: Wayne Jiang Mondays, 9:45 AM - 12:45 PMClass Starts on Mar 25, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio B March 25- June 3 (no class April 8, 15, and 22)
This unique class is designed for those new to acrylic as well as for experienced acrylic painters. Build confidence as you learn techniques that take advantage of this versatile, practical, and non-toxic painting medium.
With a master guide by your side, Wayne will spend time getting to know you and your goals. With lots of individual coaching and step-by-step instructions, Wayne will help you take your painting to the next level no matter where you are in your artistic journey.
We’ll explore classical, impressionistic, and modern painting styles and apply these styles in portrait, landscape, and still life paintings. By gaining color theory and composition knowledge, your painting process will not only be enjoyable, but also successful. By the end of this class, you’ll complete artworks suitable for framing.
The more adventuresome students will learn advanced old master techniques such as layering and glazing. And Wayne will help those who want to develop their own personal style or paint their own subject.
Another added bonus of this class is the guided museum tours. In these tours, Wayne will point out many of the subtle old masters techniques. With plenty of time to talk about these techniques, you’ll get ideas how to apply these techniques in your own work.
Don’t have acrylic paint or canvases? No worries. High quality acrylic paint and painting surfaces will be provided for a small fee.
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Variety in Watercolor with Steve KleierInstructor: Steve C. Kleier Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMClass Starts on Mar 26, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio March 26 - June 25 (no class April 9)
I begin each new term reviewing fudementals. Make sure to come to the first lessons if you are a beginner.
In this ongoing class we explore ways to express with watercolor. The direct style of painting uses brushstrokes and chromatic color to create excitement and capture the effects of light and texture. Each lesson begins with a study for drawing and composition. Learn the fundamentals or take your art to the next level with this great class.
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Expression in Acrylics with Steve KleierInstructor: Steve C. Kleier Tuesdays, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on Mar 26, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio March 26 - June 25 (No class April 9)
I begin each new term reviewing fudementals. Make sure to come to the first lessons if you are a beginner.
Modern acrylic is a great way to paint! The fast drying time and easy clean up makes it perfect for beginners and anyone who enjoys working fast and wants good color. Learn to use a palette knife to add interest and excitement to your painting. We often begin with a study for drawing and composition and use a brush to lay in color. join us and try this exciting way to paint. All levels welcome.
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Veteran's Art Class with Steve KleierInstructor: Steve C. Kleier Tuesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMClass Starts on Mar 26, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio March 26 - June 25 (no class April 9)
We are proud to offer this free art class to any US Military Veteran. The class is designed to expose the student to traditional drawing and painting techniques in a relaxed environment.
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Oil Painting Success with Dorothy Fitzgerald: All Levels Welcome (Wednesdays)Instructor: Dorothy Fitzgerald Wednesdays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on Mar 27, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio March 27 - June 5 (no class April 10)
Focus on what it takes to create a successful painting, basic to advance skills are demonstrated. Student are invited to work on the daily topic or bring in their own subject matter. Each artist is encouraged to develop their own style, whether realism, abstract, or impressionism. Class feature lots of individual help. Everyone learns and shares a few laughs along the way. Attend one or both days, drop-ins welcome.
Please let the office or Dorothy know if you are planning on coming so she can be prepared.
Supply List: Bring what you have and ask instructor for guidance
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Water Media with Harold Walkup: All Levels WelcomeInstructor: Harold Walkup Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Mar 27, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio March 27 - May 29 (no class April 10)
This class covers landscape, seascape, and figures in paintings. The goal of this class is to familiarize students in the use of various mediums and techniques to improve the quality of work.
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Art After Hours with Steve KleierInstructor: Steve C. Kleier Wednesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMClass Starts on Mar 27, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio March 27 - June 26 (No class April 10)
I begin each new term reviewing fudementals. Make sure to come to the first lessons if you are a beginner.
This class is designed for the busy person who wants to explore drawing and painting in a relaxed environment. The class presents fundemental art skills and creative concepts using drawing and watercolor. This class is a drop in format so you can begin to take the class anytime. All levels welcome.
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Intermediate Watercolor with Anji GraingerInstructor: Angela Grainger Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Mar 28, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio March 28 - June 13 (No class April 11 and May 2)
Continue developing your watercolor skills with this more specialized class. Take Basic watercolor techniques and expand into different ways to explore the medium, including: negative painting, using masking medium for resist, and experimental methods of pouring through papers and natural fibers through papers and natural fibers. Strong emphasis on composition and design to help in advancing your techniques. Some basis watercolor experience required.
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The Impressionist's Magic Bullet with Alan Scott-MoncrieffInstructor: Alan Scott-Moncrieff Saturdays, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PMClass Starts on Mar 30, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio March 30 - June 15
This course focuses on a proprietary oil painting technique he's developed over three decades that is uniquely suited to achieving bold, saticfying results in the field or sudio. Armed with this exciting approach, studetns quickly complete impressionistic gems and are inspired to tackle subjects they'd never previously attempted. Classes will intermittently cover other mediums such as pen and wash, gouache, and acrylics to loosen students up and help them discover the medium that best suits their style.
Alan Scott-Moncrieff is a Scottish American Impressionist painter and the grandson of renowned American illustrator, Keith Ward. Alan has painted, exhibited and taught in the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK and Asia since 1988 and nurtured numerous students on their path to becoming fulfilled artists.
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Oil Painting Success with Dorothy Fitzgerald: All Levels Welcome (Wednesdays)Instructor: Dorothy Fitzgerald Saturdays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on Mar 30, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio March 30 - June 8
Focus on what it takes to create a successful painting, basic to advance skills are demonstrated. Student are invited to work on the daily topic or bring in their own subject matter. Each artist is encouraged to develop their own style, whether realism, abstract, or impressionism. Class feature lots of individual help. Everyone learns and shares a few laughs along the way. Attend one or both days, drop-ins welcome.
Please let the office or Dorothy know if you are planning on coming so she can be prepared.
Supply List: Bring what you have and ask instructor for guidance
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Expressive Oil Painting, Fresh Flower Still Life with Joanne Radmilovich KollmanInstructor: Joanne R. Kollman Saturdays, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PMClass Starts on Mar 30, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A March 30 - May 4
Paint a new, colorful, fresh flower still life every week. Instructor specialized in expressive alla-prima painting. Work on your oil painting skills, composition and expressive mark making. Classes include instruction, demonstrations, and individual help. All levels welcome. Contact instructor if you have never tried oils and would like to.
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 The Power of Brushwork with Michael OrwickInstructor: Michael Orwick Mondays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Apr 1, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio
April 1 - June 3 (No class April 8, 22, and May 27)
Exciting brushwork adds interest and vitality to your painting and is what makes a painting a "painting" and not a photograph.
Students will experience the thrill of expressing themselves while improving and expanding their brushstrokes. An artist's style of brushstrokes is what defines their work and gives it personality. It also plays a big part in the emotional response with the viewer.
Learn how to Create a mood, depict texture and how to guide the viewer’s gaze.
Through informative conversations and step-by-step demonstrations, students will gain an understanding of the interrelated components of painting, including value, shape, color and edge relationships. You'll be painting right alongside Michael Orwick with time for each student to receive personal attention and friendly critiques.
Take home your own light-filled masterpieces along with improved painting methods and theory.
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 Alla Prima Portrait Painting in Oils with Joanne Mehl: Section 3Instructor: Joanne Mehl Mondays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Apr 1, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A
Section 1: January 7th – February 11th
We focus on accuracy in drawing, value pattern, and warm and cool color relationships as they pertain to flesh tones.
Section 2: February 18th - March 25th
We continue working on these aspects of portraiture while introducing: wet into wet painting using thicker paint and brushes of different shapes and sizes, using brushstroke to define structure and form.
Section 3: April 1st – May 13th (no class April 8th)
We explore additional textures such as dry brush, line and transparency, learning to control emphasis using detail and value to direct the viewers’ gaze, and, finally, ways to speed up the whole process and paint faster.
Alla Prima is a wet-into-wet oil painting technique where subjects are painted quickly and in one sitting, like in plein air painting. This 18-week course is designed to develop Alla Prima Portrait skills from the ground up. Take all three sections or choose the ones that reflect your skill level.
This 18-week course is appropriate for novice to intermediate skill levels. It will stress observational skills and construction, rendering anatomy, and composition. We’ll explore how drawing relates to painting, color and value, the effects of light and shadow, tonal methods, various modeling techniques, and how to manage a palette and mix colors.
• Drop in students are welcome, but the classes are sequential.
Questions? Email me at joannemehl@comcast.net
Model fee included in price
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Expressive Oil Painting, Fresh Flower Still Life with Joanne Radmilovich KollmanInstructor: Joanne R. Kollman Saturdays, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PMClass Starts on May 11, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A May 11 - June 15
Paint a new, colorful, fresh flower still life every week. Instructor specialized in expressive alla-prima painting. Work on your oil painting skills, composition and expressive mark making. Classes include instruction, demonstrations, and individual help. All levels welcome. Contact instructor if you have never tried oils and would like to.
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Pastel |
Pastels - Beat the Winter Blues with Susan KuznitskyInstructor: Susan Kuznitsky Wednesdays, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PMClass Starts on Jan 9, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A Jan 9-Mar 13
Pastels are the best antidote for the wet and grey days of winter. Learn how to organize your pastels by values, edge control, composition and different approaches on underpainting. We will work from still lifes and photo references. Lots of Indivudial assistance to help you reach your artistic goals.
Prerequisites: Some pastel experience for drop-ins
No refunds once the class series has started but makeups are available on alternate days during the series.
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 Advanced Pastel Class (still life) with Brenda BoylanInstructor: Brenda Boylan Tuesdays, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Jan 15, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A This Advanced Pastel class is an 8-week series that will cover the finer points of pastel painting and beyond with the still life as our subject. Designed for the serious painter who has a solid understanding of pastel painting. Artists will have the choice of painting a still life that is composed and worked on each week over a series of sessions OR from a new still life composition each week. The artist must have knowledge of painting vernacular and skills based upon previous lessons, experience and instructor approval.
Topics include but not limited to:
Composition and design of a painting
Light and shadow
Finer considerations on edges, transitions and finessing touches with pastel
Framing a finished pastel.
Professional practicesJ
Jan 15-Mar 5, 2019
This Advanced Pastel class is an 8-week series that will cover the finer points of pastel painting and beyond with the still life as our subject. Designed for the serious painter who has a solid understanding of pastel painting. Artists will have the choice of painting a still life that is composed and worked on each week over a series of sessions OR from a new still life composition each week. The artist must have knowledge of painting vernacular and skills based upon previous lessons, experience and instructor approval.
Topics include but not limited to:
Composition and design of a painting
Light and shadow
Finer considerations on edges, transitions and finessing touches with pastel
Framing a finished pastel.
Drop-ins with instructor approval
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 Pastel Fundamentals and More with Brenda BoylanInstructor: Brenda Boylan Tuesdays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Mar 19, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Mar 19 - Apr 14 (no class April 8 and 23)
Brenda offers students a fun, and exciting pace of thorough pastel instruction. In this course we will cover everything pastel that is 'chalk full' of information withplenty of time to practice and finesse your newfound knowledge. We will build upon your skill, understanding, and confidence in the medium through a progressionof exercises on the many aspects of pastels. We will be breaking down the values of pastels, exploring the facets of mark-making, discovering your style with pastels, underpainting techniques, and more. This is a great course for those who wish to discover the medium, learn about pastel on a broader level, or for those who wish to push their pastel work to the next level. Perfect for Beginner to Intermediate levels.
Prerequisites: must have the ability to draw for a successful experience.
Due to sequence of serious there are no drop-ins available.
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Spring Pastel - Bring on the Light with Susan KuznitskyInstructor: Susan Kuznitsky Thursdays, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMClass Starts on Mar 28, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A March 28 - May 30 (no class April 11 and 18)
Whether you are new to pastels or have been working with then for awhile, this class will help take you to the next level by focusing on vibrant underpaintings and methods of layering to bring light into whatever subject matter you choose. We will work from photo references and still life. Drop ins welcome.
No refunds once the class series has started but makeups are available on alternate days during the series.
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Digital Photography with Michael Lerch: Editing for BeginnersInstructor: Michael Lerch Wednesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMClass Starts on Feb 20, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio This class will cover an introduction to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
Students will learn the differences between the two programs as well as introductory editing techniques to help strengthen their photos.
Students are encouraged to bring some of their own photographs and laptops to edit during the class.
Febuary 20, 2019
This class will cover an introduction to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
Students will learn the differences between the two programs as well as introductory editing techniques to help strengthen their photos.
Students are encouraged to bring some of their own photographs and laptops to edit during the class.
No drop-in, Registration required
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Digital Photography with Michael Lerch: Lighting MethodsInstructor: Michael Lerch Wednesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMClass Starts on Mar 13, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio This class will cover an introduction to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
Students will learn the differences between the two programs as well as introductory editing techniques to help strengthen their photos.
Students are encouraged to bring some of their own photographs and laptops to edit during the class.
March 13, 2019
This beginner class is designed to teach students about using different types of light to
effectively capture photographs. Students will learn the basics of flash photography and continuous lighting, as well as expanding their knowledge to fine tune the lighting by positioning and modifications.
No drop-in, Registration required
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Digital Photography with Michael Lerch: Editing for BeginnersInstructor: Michael Lerch Wednesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMClass Starts on Mar 27, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio This class will cover an introduction to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
Students will learn the differences between the two programs as well as introductory editing techniques to help strengthen their photos.
Students are encouraged to bring some of their own photographs and laptops to edit during the class.
March 27, 2019
This class will cover an introduction to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
Students will learn the differences between the two programs as well as introductory editing techniques to help strengthen their photos.
Students are encouraged to bring some of their own photographs and laptops to edit during the class.
No drop-in, Registration required
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 Digital Photography with Michael Lerch: Beginning BasicsInstructor: Michael Lerch Wednesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMClass Starts on Apr 3, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio This class will cover an introduction to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
Students will learn the differences between the two programs as well as introductory editing techniques to help strengthen their photos.
Students are encouraged to bring some of their own photographs and laptops to edit during the class.
April 3, 2019
This course is designed for the absolute beginner or for self-taught photographers who would like to expand their knowledge. We will learn many of the settings of the digital camera and how to use them effectively (exposure, shooting modes, white balance, and more) as well as working with different lenses. We will also discuss practical applications to gain an understanding of the best situations to use different capabilities of your camera, and answer any questions you might have.
Pre-registration is required for this course.
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 Digital Photography with Michael Lerch: Digital Editing with PhotoshopInstructor: Michael Lerch Wednesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMClass Starts on Apr 17, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio This class will cover an introduction to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
Students will learn the differences between the two programs as well as introductory editing techniques to help strengthen their photos.
Students are encouraged to bring some of their own photographs and laptops to edit during the class.
April 17 and May 15, 2019
This class will cover working with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom. Students will learn the differences between the two programs as well as introductory editing techniques to help strengthen their photos. Half of each class will cover a different lesson each session while the remainder of the time is devoted to developing the individual needs of each student. While a laptop isn't mandatory, students are encouraged to bring their laptop and some of their own photographs to work with so that the experience will be more hands on.
Pre-registration is required for this course.
April 17th the lesson will be "Making your image pop using HDR". May 15th the lesson will be "Cutting, Masking, and Selecting"
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Digital Photography with Michael Lerch: Photographing Paintings and DrawingsInstructor: Michael Lerch Wednesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMClass Starts on May 1, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio This class will cover an introduction to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
Students will learn the differences between the two programs as well as introductory editing techniques to help strengthen their photos.
Students are encouraged to bring some of their own photographs and laptops to edit during the class.
May 1, 2019
This class is designed for painters or other artists who wish to learn how to photograph their artwork. We will be covering best practices for photographing your own artwork to share on the internet, as well as tips for editing the photographs afterwards for sharing on the internet.
Pre-registration is required for this course. Please bring your camera and its instruction manual to the course.
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Digital Photography with Michael Lerch: Lighting and Flash PhotographyInstructor: Michael Lerch Wednesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMClass Starts on May 29, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio This class will cover an introduction to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
Students will learn the differences between the two programs as well as introductory editing techniques to help strengthen their photos.
Students are encouraged to bring some of their own photographs and laptops to edit during the class.
May 29, 2019
This class will explore light and how to best use it to the advantage of the photographer. Lighting is extremely important in photography and can transform a good image into a great one. We will cover manipulating natural light as well as flash photography and setting up studio lighting. We will also learn how to modify light for additional effects. Pre-registration is required for this course. Please bring your camera and its instruction manual to the course.
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