Medium: Oil Painting, Watercolor
Instructor: Suzanne Falk
Course Title: Beginning Oil Painting: Realism Tips and Techniques
Course Meets: 02-04-2012 - 03-03-2012
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $225
Description: There are many steps required to learn the fine art of realism. We will start with choosing the proper surface, then on to canvas preparation, all the way to the final steps of varnishing a painting. Beginning artists will start to learn some tips and tricks to create a realistic, finished painting. In this class we will break down some of the basic steps of how to paint a variety of surfaces like glass, metal, fabric, fur, hair, and skin tones. We will also focus on color mixtures, preparing our canvas, and setting up still lifes while keeping design and story in mind. Drawing skills are helpful but not required. A camera will be used during at least one class. Water-media welcome. This is a good continuation class from Beginning Oil Painting with a focus on Realism. www.suzannefalk.com
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Medium: Watercolor
Instructor: Lewis B. Lehrman
Course Title: Watercolor Travel Journaling
Course Meets: 02-10-2012 - 03-16-2012
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuition: $270
Description: Ever wonder why you rarely look at those travel photos? Perhaps its because taking a photo requires so little attention that actual memories of the mo¬ment are scant. Not so with even a brief sketch and some notes in a journal. Sketching on location slows your pace as you observe a scene for minutes, not seconds. While I still take loads of pictures, its invariably my journals that, even decades later, vividly evoke wonderful places and events of our travels... of our lives! Well sketch at a new and interesting location each week. Im a hands-on kind of guy, providing frequent demos, and one-on-one assistance based on where you are in art. Individualized emphasis on working with color, sketching people, simplifying complex scenes, even the basics of perspective, make this an easy and pleasant introduction to journaling, to sketching, to watercolor, and to the art of seeing. Because youll keep a journal solely for your own pleasure, you neednt be an accomplished artist. Beginners are welcome. www.lewisblehrman.com
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Medium: Watercolor
Instructor: Julie Gilbert Pollard
Course Title: Rocks, Water and Flowers in Watercolor
Course Meets: 03-06-2012 - 04-10-2012
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $270
Description: What could be more beautiful to paint than a pond with flowering plants spilling over the rocky banks? Also, what could be more challenging?! Design and planning are the keys. The focus will be on simplifying these complicated elements into a pleasing composition then breaking the painting process down into manageable stages, incorporating a variety of watercolor techniques. Photos will be provided but you are always welcome to paint from your own photos and sketches. There will be demonstrations of techniques suitable for the subject, critique and lots of painting time. www.juliegilbertpollard.com
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Medium: Acrylic, Oil Painting, Watercolor
Instructor: Amery Bohling
Course Title: Explore Your Medium
Course Meets: 04-04-2012 - 04-25-2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Tuition: $180
Description: Your Choice! Do you love the soft texture of pastel? Do you wonder at the amazing color blends of watercolor? Are you challenged by working with acrylic or oil? This class will help you discover the medium of your choice. These mediums have different blending and application techniques. However, there are certain basic elements that are consistent with any beautiful piece of work. Points of interest in this class will be drawing, line, composition, perspective, color and light. How to capture color and light differs with your medium. In this class you will explore this by working from your favorite photos or still-lives that are set up in class. Join us, have fun and learn at the same time. www.amerybohling.com
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Medium: Watercolor
Instructor: Yvonne Joyner
Course Title: Serendipity II
Course Meets: 01-10-2012 - 02-21-2012
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuition: $270
Description: Maximize and enjoy the SERENDIPITY of this exciting medium. Let the brilliance and appeal of the watery flow enhance your paintings. Expand your watercolor experiences with this second level class, designed for the "advanced beginner". Learn to relax, loosen up and believe in your inner artist! This class is designed for all students who have had some introduction to watercolor painting, and are ready to build their knowledge of color, value and composition. www.yvonnejoynerstudio.com
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Medium: Watercolor
Instructor: Larry Charles
Course Title: Watercolor Realism
Course Meets: 01-12-2012 - 02-16-2012
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuition: $270
Description: Learn the secrets of getting more realistic watercolor images in this six-session watercolor class at our North Valley studio classroom. Beginners to intermediate artists are welcome. Charles focuses on the five techniques for capturing the reality of the scene you want to capture. The instructor will give daily class demonstrations and then will provide individual attention to each artist to help them achieve images with the desired proportions, perspective, and color saturation. Weather permitting, the final session will be outdoors as Charles demonstrates "plein air"� landscape painting in our beautiful setting. www.realismguild.com
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Medium: Watercolor
Instructor: Yvonne Joyner
Course Title: Serendipity II
Course Meets: 01-10-2012 - 02-21-2012
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuition: $270
Description: Maximize and enjoy the SERENDIPITY of this exciting medium. Let the brilliance and appeal of the watery flow enhance your paintings. Expand your watercolor experiences with this second level class, designed for the "advanced beginner". Learn to relax, loosen up and believe in your inner artist! This class is designed for all students who have had some introduction to watercolor painting, and are ready to build their knowledge of color, value and composition. www.yvonnejoynerstudio.com
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Medium: Watercolor
Instructor: Larry Charles
Course Title: Watercolor Realism
Course Meets: 01-12-2012 - 02-16-2012
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuition: $270
Description: Learn the secrets of getting more realistic watercolor images in this six-session watercolor class at our North Valley studio classroom. Beginners to intermediate artists are welcome. Charles focuses on the five techniques for capturing the reality of the scene you want to capture. The instructor will give daily class demonstrations and then will provide individual attention to each artist to help them achieve images with the desired proportions, perspective, and color saturation. Weather permitting, the final session will be outdoors as Charles demonstrates "plein air"� landscape painting in our beautiful setting. www.realismguild.com
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