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PAINTING

Painting Landscapes with Pastels

Barb Benstein, Instructor

 

Pastels are the purest pigments of any medium and highly forgiving. They are especially suitable for creating landscape paintings. This course covers a step-by-step approach to landscape paintings by sketching, blocking in basic shapes and refining with subsequent layers. Students will start with basic landscapes from other artists renderings. Subjects will include mountains, water, ocean waves and sunsets. Continuing students will apply all they have learned to a reference of their own.

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October 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 2-4

 

October 29, Nov. 5, 12 and 22 from 2-4. No class Thanksgiving Day

 

 

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Oil Painting Your Way

Barb Benstein, Instructor

 

Learn how to paint the subject of your choice with oils using fine art techniques in these ongoing classes. Bring your ideas to class and Barb will help you make a painting you will be proud of. A great portfolio building class.

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For students 14 and older.

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October 29, Nov. 5, 12 and 22 from 4:30-6.

No class Thanksgiving Day

 

 

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Color and Light: A hands-on Exploration of Hue and Effects

By Ninel Senatorova, Instructor

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Go beyond basic color wheels and circles! In this engaging, hands-on class, you’ll experiment with color, learn how colors work together, and discover how to use color with confidence in your own artwork.

- Through fun exercises and real-world examples, you’ll explore color relationships, mixing, harmony, contrast, and - most importantly - develop your own personal sense of color.

- Combining clear technical ideas with large, free-flowing painting leads to the biggest breakthroughs.

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October, November and December Sundays from 1-2:30 

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Abstract Landscape Painting:
Memories Revealed

By Margo Berkowitz, Instructor

 

An oil painting class for all levels of learners.

 

Many of us remember an amazing sunset, the movement of water on an ocean or river​, the drama of a mountain, or a singular tree or forest in our "mind's eye". â€‹In this class, students will use these memories to paint abstract landscapes with oil paints while learning about color mixing, the power of values, shapes and composition to evoke a feeling or mood that resonates with their own visual memories of life.​​​​​

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October 3-31 from 2:30-4:30​​​

 

All supplies provided as part of the class fee.

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Seascape and Landscape Painting

By Julia Bright, Instructor

 

An oil painting class for all levels of learners.

 

Explore the essential elements of compelling landscape and seascape painting— from composition and value structure to color, light and edge control. Through demonstrations, discussion and guided studio time, develop practical skills for capturing atmosphere, depth and movement in your own work. All levels welcome.

 

November 7, 14 and 21 from 12-2

 

Bring your own supplies or purchase supplies from the school on first day's class.

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Intro to Oil Painting

Ninel Senatorova, Instructor

 

A foundational painting class for students of all levels wanting to learn more about painting with oils. 
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Ninel Senatorova guides students through short projects each week in the Introduction to Oil Painting class. Students will learn about the materials and tools used for oil painting,  color mixing technique and will explore value studies and the basics of depicting shape, shadow, light and halftones. Still lifes will be painted if time allows.

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October - November Sundays from 3-5

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All art supplies provided as part of the class fee.

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Intro to Watercolor

Ninel Senatorova, Instructor

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A beginner friendly watercolor class.

 

​Explore the wet world of watercolor and learn how to layer washes of color to create depth and different effects with wet and dry paper. Ninel shares step by step instructions for fun and colorful projects that teach fundamental watercolor skills.​​​​

 

October Tuesdays from 5:15-7:15

November Wednesdays from 2-4

All supplies provided as part of the class fee

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Ink and Watercolor

Ninel Senatorova, Instructor

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Beginning to Advanced students​

Ages 15 to adult

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Learn how to combine watercolor, ink and gouache in this mixed media class. Ninel provides individual instruction for a series of projects that teach the special techniques required for each medium.

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October Tuesdays from 2-4

November Tuesdays from 5:15-7:15

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All materials needed for the class are provided as part of the class fee.​

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Painting with Gouache

Ninel Senatorava, Instructor

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For beginning to advanced students.

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Learn about the unique properties of gouache paints and why they are a favorite medium for illustrators and designers. Ninel brings her expertise using gouache for posters and backdrops for the stage in a series of step-by-step projects designed to help beginning gouache painters.

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October 7, 14, 21 and 28 Wednesdays from 2-4

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November 3, 10, 17 and 24 Tuesdays from 2-4

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All art supplies provided as part of the class fee.

gouache painting by Ninel Senatorova

Children's Book Illustration

Leah Trumble, Instructor​​

Beginning to Advanced Students Ages 15 - Adults

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Leah Trumble shares her knowledge of illustration with students wishing to make their children's book idea into a reality. â€‹This class invites students to refine their concepts into story boards using pencil, pastel, ink and watercolor.​

 

October 15-November 19 from 11:30-1:30

All materials needed for class are provided as part of the class fee.

Children's book illustration by instructor Leah Trumble

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