Adult Classes
MONDAYApril 27 – June 1 (5 weeks – no class May 25)
Painting the Landscape in Oil
9:30 AM-12:30 PM
$120
Students will explore the local area around Wayne with demonstrations
by the instructor, short exercises on how to start paintings,
time to work on longer paintings and individualized instruction.
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Painting in Pastels or Water-Soluble Oil Painting
9:30 AM-12:30 PM
$120
Working from still life set-ups, students
will have the option to work with standard
dry pastel, or water-soluble oil, a relatively
new form of oil paint that allows an artist
to paint without the use of turpentine.
Demonstrations and group discussion,
as well as individual attention will be offered
each class session.
Portrait Painting in Oil
9:30 AM-12:30 PM
$130
Students will explore the fascinating art of
portraiture through painting from the model
in a variety of long and short poses. We will
study different techniques such as alla prima,
glazing, and full and limited palette color
harmonies. We will also focus on the anatomy
of the head and basic facial proportions,
seeing values and controlling edges.
Drawing experience recommended.
Some previous experience with oils useful.
Model fee included. Tuesday
January 20 – April 14 (12 weeks) No class April 7
Drawing: Starting Up and Moving Along
1:00 PM-4:00 PM
$170
7 Weeks: April 27 - June 8
Develop your understanding of the concepts
and pleasures of the discipline of drawing,
the foundation of all creative endeavors.
We will use still life (simple and complex)
as subject matter. Emphasis will be placed
on all the important aspects of drawing
to heighten the student's awareness and
sensitivity. All levels welcome.
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Painting Over the Line
9:45 AM-12:45 PM
$120
Advance beyond confined lines and hard
edges to a more liberated way of painting.
Paint from observation and imagination to
find your own visual language.Work intuitively
and view unforeseen occur-rences as
opportunities to discover new possibilities.
Explore new processes in brushworks
and color layering, Post-Impressionist,
Abstract, and Abstract Expressionist styles.
Examples from contemporary and modern
art will serve to broaden understanding of
innovative painting. Some painting
experience recommended.
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Direct and Spontaneous Painting
1:00-4:00 PM
$120
This class explores life painting through a
direct and spontaneous process. Students
will learn to work quickly and loosely, but
very accurately, for the sake of making
studies in oil that can inform larger more
finished paintings. We will work on small
paintings for one sitting and will explore
the characteristics of the medium, process.
Emphasis and discussion will be directed
to the value of the "unfinished" qualities of
oil studies. A great class for beginners.
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Introduction to Painting in Oils
1:00-4:00 PM
$120
Learn the basic techniques and mechanics
of oil painting that will help you get from
inspiration to expression.Working from
still-life set-ups, we will build paintings,
considering the relationships of the elements
in the composition to one another and the
overall picture: color hue and intensity.
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Introduction to Pastel Painting
1:00-4:00 PM
$120
Working from still life set-ups students
will explore the versatility of the forgiving
medium of pastel. Learn the various techniques
used for creating light, structure,
texture, transparency and opacity.
Discussion will include options for pastel
types, and paper surfaces.Demonstrations
and group discussion, as well as individual
attention will be offered each class session
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Adult/Teen Figure Drawing
6:30-9:30 PM
$130
Working from both cast studies and life
models, this class will emphasize the
rhythm, form and structure of the human
figure. Some attention will be given to
introductory anatomy. Use of various
mediums such as charcoal and graphite is
encouraged. Beginning as well as more
experienced students are welcome. High
School students age 15 & up are welcome.
Model fee included.
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