Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop with Blake Morgan

Tuesday & Thursday evenings 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm 

June 4 and 6, June 11 and 13, June 18 and 20, 2013

This course in Plein Air oil painting will begin with the fundamentals of working outdoors including the selection of paints, brushes, easel, palette and how to set up on site. A number of approaches to painting the landscape will be addressed and instruction will be tailored to fit each student. The class will be painting in parks and other locations around Columbia.

The workshop is designed for all levels of painting.

Figure Painting Class with Brian Rego

Monday nights 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 

6 weeks starting June 3, 2013 

This class will explore the painterly construction of the figure using light and shadow, color and value, edge and surface, as formal and conceptual starting points for capturing and expressing the structural qualities of the human form.  Learn how to paint the human figure with intention and purpose, working with a live model.  Learn how to use the space around the figure as an extension of the figure, the "2nd figure", as opposed to pure decoration.  Hone your ability to paint and observe!  All painting levels welcome.

The session fee is $175.00...Sign Me Up

Basic Drawing and Painting for Everyone! -  High School and up With Mark Conrardy

May 16, 2013 Thursday Nights 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Learn how to really look at your photo to make the perspective look believable (1-point and 2-point perspective). In this 6 week class, you will also learn techniques to speed up your drawing skills, drawing with your opposite hand and how to draw with one-line to help with spatial feel. These techniques help you keep  a loose feel to your drawings and paintings and help you interpret what you are seeing quickly. The class will also include basics on portraiture, drawing from live models, still life and color theory.... bring your color wheel and watercolors.

Struggling with your painting? Bring it in for help.

The session fee is $150.00...Sign Me Up

Learn Calligraphy with Barbie Mathis

Tuesday Nights starting July 9 through August 6, 2013 

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm    5 weeks

Learn the ancient art of handwriting in Italic Script. Calligraphy is a fine art of skilled penmanship, and is also a type of visual art. It is often called the art of fancy lettering. Students will learn how to form the alphabet, flourish letters, write your favorite quotations, address envelopes, make place cards, and embellish writings.

The session fee is $125.00...Sign Me Up

Beginning and Intermediate Watercolor class with Esther Melton

Tuesday mornings 10:00 am 12:30 pm

June 11 through July 9, 2013 skipping the week of July 4.

Learn the basics of transparent watercolor in this special 4 week summer class format. Painting techniques, composition, and color choices will be explored.This class will cover topics from materials, paint color choices and mixing, to effective ways to keep your paint application and color fresh, composition, and many other tips to enhance your painting skills.

The session fee is $125.00...Sign Me Up 

Beginning / Intermediate Watercolor Class - With Steven Whetstone

June 12, 2013 Wednesday Nights

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

6 weeks skipping the week of July 4

This introductory level class is geared toward the beginner and those wanting to brush up on watercolor techniques and problem solving.  A relaxed atmosphere with no pressure makes this class productive and pleasurable. Students will complete 5-7 small works along with a larger piece during this period. This class is designed for the students to be able to learn what is essential for watercolors and be able to start painting on their own with no fears.

The session fee is $160..Sign Me Up

Beginning Oil Painting with  Steven Whetstone

Tuesday Nights starting June 11, 2013

6 weeks skipping the week of July 4

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm (approx)

This introductory level class is geared toward the beginner and those wanting to brush up on oil painting techniques and problem solving.  A relaxed atmosphere with no pressure makes this class productive and pleasurable. Students will complete 1 or 2 small works depending on subject during this period. This class is designed for the students to be able to learn what is essential for oil painting and be able to start painting on their own with no fears.

The session fee is $175.00...Sign Me Up

Painting Landscapes in Watercolor for beginners and intermediates with Barbie Mathis            

Thursday Afternoons 1:30 pm - 4 pm starting April 25 and ending May 23, 2013 

5 week session

This class is for the beginner to intermediate who wants to learn how to make basic watercolor washes, textures and color-mixes to create various aspects of the land such as skies, trees, grasses, water and mountains. The instructor will do a demo each week from photo references. Students may also bring in photo references to create their own painting.

The session fee is $125.00...Sign Me Up

Expressive Figure Workshop  with JoAnne Anderson 

Drawing and Painting the figure -Your Way

Create with Abandon in Acrylic Workshop- With  Nancy Ellen Thompson

November 4, 5, and 6th, 2013

In this 3-day workshop, take your painting to the next level. Try a new approach to acrylic, learning exciting techniques that will allow you to paint with 'abandon' and confidence. There will be demos and exercises to infuse your work with energy. Make your strokes count! Use color, value and composition to create paintings that will pull the viewer into the painting. Learn more about layering and glazing and using color to unify a painting. These techniques can be used with representational or abstract painting.

 This is a workshop for all levels! Come with a desire to paint and learn...and have fun! 

This class begins Monday morning November 4th and runs through Wednesday November 6th 10:00am -4:00pm. Deposit $150 due upon registration.  Final payment due October 1, 2013.

The session fee is $325.00...Sign Me Up

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