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04/18/08
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ROBERT A JOHNSON
Plein Air Painting at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens, Leesburg, Virginia
July 14 - 18, 2008
Tuition $625
Oil: Beginner - Professional
Creating powerful, colorful and realistically honest plein air paintings will be the focus of this workshop as Johnson and his students explore the indescribable beauty of Oatlands Historic House and Gardens, with its stately mansion, 360-acres of rolling hills, exquisite gardens and more than 200 years of American history and culture. Johnson’s emphasis will be on the use of the brushstroke to depict form and depth, capture the true color of the landscape, and maintain the painting’s freshness and life. Included in this specially-arranged workshop will be demonstrations and individual critiques. Students will begin 8-10 canvases. In addition to painting at this National Trust Historic Site near Leesburg, Virginia, students will have the opportunity to visit galleries and other sites of interest in the surrounding countryside.
NANCY CHABOUN
Painting on Vancouver Island, Cowichan Bay, British Columbia, Canada
August 18 - 22, 2008
Tuition $575 - Model fee $35
Oil: Intermediate - Advanced
Students will enjoy a week of beautiful set-ups and good fun as they develop skills painting the model outdoors in this picturesque fishing village. Cowichan Bay’s harbors, gardens, small farms and vineyards provide the perfect setting for Nancy Chaboun’s vignetted painting style. Focus will be placed on the critical elements of a well-designed painting such as placement, values, edges and brushwork. Students will want to arrange to spend the weekend exploring the charming town when they are finished painting!
The following workshops are offered thanks to Scottsdale Artists’ School’s partnership with Art Campus at Fallbrook. Fallbrook, CA, is a charming community boosting a vibrant cultural life and beautiful scenery. For more information about the Art Campus at Fallbrook go to www.artstudiosoffallbrook.com and for Fallbrook, CA, please visit: www.fallbrook.org.
JIM NORTON
Painting and Drawing the Horse, Robertson, Wyoming
August 25-29, 2008
Tuition $1,100 (includes rustic lodging, meals and horse models)
Oil/Drawing: Intermediate - Professional
In this unique workshop, Jim Norton, member of Cowboy Artists of America, invites artists to his cabin in Robertson, Wyoming, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Artists will work closely with Norton each day while painting and drawing the horse in plein air, and will spend evenings and meals together talking about art, the creative process, and learning to “see.” A live horse model will be available throughout the workshop, and students will learn how to accurately portray the horse outdoors in a variety of situations. Workshop content will include an in-depth study of horse anatomy using a life-size horse skeleton, how light and color in the horse’s environment affects its appearance, and much more. There will be ample opportunities for plein air painting on the Norton property, as well as camaraderie with fellow artists. Learn more about the artist at www.jimcnorton.com.
JANE KELSEY MAPEL
Narrative Ceramic Portrait Sculpture, Fallbrook, California
July 28 – August 1, 2008
Tuition $525 – Model Fee $35
Water-Based Clay: Beginner - Intermediate
Narrative portrait sculpture tells a story about the sitter, and has been used throughout history to convey such attributes as status and power or to create satirical caricatures. Students in this workshop will learn the technical aspects of making a portrait sculpture, as well as how to purposefully manipulate the form to express meaning. Mapel will demonstrate the traditional hollow building technique of slab construction, while discussing the history of the narrative portrait. Students will finish their pieces with underglazes and their work will be fired to take home.
GABOR SVAGRIK
Plein Air Painting in Fallbrook, California
September 15 - 19, 2008
Tuition $575
Oil/Pastel: Beginner - Advanced
This workshop will be conducted for students who would want to improve their color, composition and value skills. Through various exercises the students will develop a deeper understanding of capturing the subject matter in a more precise way. Mother Nature provides a wealth of information and students will take some of that and incorporate it to their paintings. The goal is to appreciate fully the importance of outdoor painting. This is the most valuable tool the landscape artist has in developing larger compositions in the studio. Please note that plein air locations will require driving in and around the Fallbrook, CA area. For more information about the artist please visit: www.svagrikfineart.com.
THOMAS VAN STEIN
Nocturne Painting en Plein Air, Fallbrook, California
October 13 - 15, 2008
Tuition $350
Oil: Intermediate - Advanced
In this unique and challenging workshop, students will learn how to paint nocturnal landscapes en plein air. Van Stein’s experience and enthusiasm for this subject will help students use the limited light sources available at night (including the full moon) to concentrate on subtle value shifts in dark conditions, and how to simplify their compositions to create interesting designs. Students will also learn techniques for working at night, including how to position the easel and palette for changing light conditions, mixing a palette in the dark and how to accurately capture the colors of the moon and moonlight. Note: This class will meet at Art Campus at Fallbrook on Monday, October 13 at 5:30pm. On October 13 and 14, class will last from 6pm to midnight. On October 15, class will meet at the Art Campus studio from 12pm noon to 4pm. Plein air locations require driving in and around Fallbrook, CA. For more information about the artist please visit: www.thomasvanstein.net.
SUSAN OGILVIE
Landscapes: Color and Light, Fallbrook, California
November 10 - 14, 2008
Tuition $625
Pastel: Beginner - Professional
This is a comprehensive workshop for the pastel painter who is interested in improving painting and “seeing” skills, developing stronger compositions, and moving beyond the literal sense of the landscape. By establishing a more personal approach to using shape, value, and color, the student can learn to create a dynamic, sensitive, and unique statement about the subject. Experimentation is the core of this workshop, including exploring creative support surfaces This workshop will consist of both studio and plein air painting. This is an opportunity to explore, rethink, play…and grow! For more information about the artist please visit: www.susanogilvie.com.
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04/21/08
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In case your missed it, you can view a podcast of the Chanel 11 program about the school or listen to a KFNX 1100 radio broadcast on another exciting school program.
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05/16/08
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Registration for summer 2008 class is now open. Browse our schedules under semester 2008 Summer Classes.
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05/16/08
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Scottsdale Artists’ School is continuing its series of weekend workshops at Phoenix Art Museum this summer. In each workshop, instructors will select several museum masterpieces as reference and inspiration for specific workshop topics. After viewing and learning about the artworks, students will return to the studio for hands on experience with the same principles and techniques employed by the masters. No experience required for any workshop. Materials for each workshop are included with tuition, but all students should bring a sketchpad and pencil. Sessions meet from 10am-4pm each day unless otherwise noted. To register for any of these workshops, call Scottsdale Artists’ School at 480-990-1422 or go online to www.ScottsdaleArtSchool.org. Classes are listed under semester 2008 Local Offsites.
June 21-22, 2008
Introduction to Sculpture-Bas Relief
Jerry Cox
$170 for Museum Members
$200 for non-members
Enter the wonderful world of clay sculpture! In this beginning level class, students will learn how to create a simple bas relief sculpture. A bas relief sculpture is one in which the subject (figure, landscape or still life) projects slightly from the background. There are special techniques for creating a three-dimensional sculpture on a two dimensional surface, and the instructor will show you how to do it. The class will also tour Phoenix Art Museum and look at several bas reliefs in its collection.
July 19-20, 2008
Beginning Drawing
Larry Charles
$150 for Museum Members
$180 for non-members
Learn how to transfer what you see onto paper! Even if you’ve never tried to draw before, this class will help you have success from the very beginning. Students will get a chance to explore various drawing techniques and different methods for getting a realistic image. There will be instructor demonstrations and hands on practice.
August 30-31, 2008
Introduction to Oil Painting
Carrie Curran
$170 for Museum Members
$200 for non-members
Learn the basics of working with oil paints! You’ll get to experiment with mixing colors, painting on a canvas board, and creating a simple still life painting. Students will learn the process of creating an oil painting, from composition and blocking in shapes, to using colors, values, and brushwork to make an image have excitement and depth. If you have always wanted to try oil painting, this fun introduction is a great way to get started!
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05/16/08
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Hurry..........Classes are filling fast! Kids ages 6-8, 9-14, and High School students experience new and imaginative ways of expressing creativity through the wonderful world of art under the guidance of professional artists during summer break at the Youth Academy of Scottsdale Artists’ School.
Summer Camps start June 2 from 9am to 3pm. “These workshops provide creative opportunities in a stimulating environment where children and teens explore their imaginations and express their unique self through the visual arts”, says Carrie Curran, director of Youth Academy. Children will learn drawing, painting, mixed media and sculpture in the working studios of Scottsdale Artists’ School, located in historic LaLoma School in the heart of the city’s arts district.
Check dates and costs under the Youth Academy menu. Registration for classes is underway. To register call 480-990-1422 or visit the web site at ScottsdaleArtSchool.org.
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07/16/08
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All Scottsdale Artists’ School non-faculty alumni enrolled in a minimum of one class or workshop from 2005-2006 school year to the present are encouraged to enter. All works must be original subject matter, executed independently, outside of a class or workshop and must have been completed within the past two years.
Awards sponsor, Jerry’s Artarama, The Artists Supplier & Resource™
Watch for your Official Entry Form in the mail. For more information call Scottsdale Artists’ School, 480-990-1422 or 800-333-5707.
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10/04/08
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Scottsdale Artists' School is offering 2 special classes created for Audubon Society members this October. Birds in Watercolor will be October 4 and 11 and Introduction to Field Sketching will be October 18 and 25. Each class is $150. Registration is open now! Call the School to register or for more details. Registration is also available online under semester "2008 Audubon Society Classes."
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10/16/08
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Scottsdale Artists’ School will showcase the very best art created by its students in its annual The Best and the Brightest Juried Fine Art Show and Sale. Featuring paintings, drawings and sculpture from professional as well as undiscovered artists, the annual juried show is considered a not-to-miss by collectors and enthusiasts. The show runs from October 16 through November 18, 2008 with an artists’ reception Thursday, October 16, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
All artists who have taken classes at Scottsdale Artists' School within the past three years are eligible to enter. Call-to-artists will be mailed out to eligible students in mid-June.
Now in its 24th year, the show will offer for sale more than 100 works of art selected from over 300 entries submitted by students. Juried categories include oil painting, watercolor, pastel/drawing, and sculpture. Prices range from $200 to $5,000.
Hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm weekdays and 9 am to 4 pm Saturdays. Admission is free and open to the public.
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11/08/08
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Two of America's foremost plein air landscape artists, Kevin Macpherson and Matt Smith, are coming back to Scottsdale to help celebrate SAS' 25th Anniversary. They are "coming home" to demonstrate and exhibit the considerable artistic talent they began honing years ago as students at Scottsdale Artists' School.
In an all-day special event commemorating the School's founding, the two nationally acclaimed artists will conduct separate three-hour art demonstrations with accompanying commentaries beginning with Smith's demo at 9 am followed by Macpherson's at 2 pm on Saturday, November 8, 2008.
Because of anticipated demand for tickets, the Macpherson/Smith event will be held at Stagebrush Theater on 2nd Street and Marshall Way across the street from Scottsdale Artists' School. Seating is limited and available on a first come first served basis. The demonstrations will be separated by a buffet lunch and followed by an evening reception with the artists and an exhibition of their work at Scottsdale Artists' School.
Tickets are $195 per demonstration or $350 for both. Cost includes lunch, reception, the exhibition and a 20% discount on advance copies of SAS' planned DVDs of the Macpherson-Smith demonstrations. A chance to purchase the paintings created by the artists' during their respective demonstrations will also be held. Those attending both demonstrations will also be invited to participate in a "Coffee and Critique" session with the artists beginning 9 am, Sunday, November 9, at Scottsdale Artists' School.
Each presentation will be digitally captured for large-screen overhead projection and recorded for later use in SAS' planned production of commercial DVDs.
Highly-respected among collectors and fellow artists alike, Kevin Macpherson is past president of Plein Air Painters of America. His painting instruction book, "Fill Your Oil Paintings with Light and Color", is in its ninth printing, including a Chinese language translation. Other books include "Reflections on a Pond" and a new instructional book, "landscape Painting Inside and Out." Winner of numerous awards, Macpherson is the first artist named Master Signature Member of the Oil Painters of America. He began studying at SAS in 1983 and was recipient of SAS' "Best and the Brightest" Purchase Award in 1986.
Following graduation from ASU with a BFA degree in painting, Matt Smith became an ardent student of traditional art at Scottsdale Artists' School in 1984. He won Best of Show Award at SAS' "Best and Brightest" show in 1990. Today, Smith is a nationally prominent plein air artist, who spends half the year traveling, painting landscapes wherever he goes. He has participated in many major shows and exhibitions throughout the country and has received numerous awards at such prestigious venues as Prix de West, the National Museum of Wildlife Art and Western Rendezvous of Art. Like Macpherson, Smith's work has been featured in many of America's leading art magazines.
This special event is part of SAS' Anniversary Year plan to add many more top-notch professional artists to its guest faculty and to expand the School's curriculum to accommodate virtually all important genres of traditional art, including western art and wildlife painting.
REGISTER TODAY!
Call 480-990-1422 or online www.ScottsdaleArtSchool.org
3720 North Marshall Way | Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 | (480) 990-1422 | (800) 333-5707
