Some drawing and painting classes may use undraped models. Teens may be admitted with permission of parent and instructor. Some drawing experience recommended for beginning painting students.
CORE CLASSES
Drawing Class: Explorations
Journey into the pleasure and deep satisfaction of drawing. The process is immediate, intimate and requires few tools. A good drawing depends on a combination of a sense of play with materials, personal invention and good observation. Explore these three elements by studying different techniques with a variety of black & white media and an assortment of subjects. For all experience levels, this class sets you on an exciting path of line and value. Demos and individual help. Materials: List available online or in office.
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Th, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Sep 16-Nov 18 No class Sep 23, Nov 11 Mira M. White; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $130; 60+: $118; Classes: 8
Drawing & Painting: Intro to Different Mediums
Have you always wanted to draw and/or paint, but feel that you know nothing or not enough to get started? Do you want to try a new medium before purchasing products?Then this is the class for you. Do you like oil, acrylic or watercolor...or love colored pencils or pastels. Find out if you prefer still-life, figure, landscape or abstraction. Core skills taught while exposing you to a wide variety of techniques and mediums. Instructor works with you to develop more skill in your favorite area and medium. A fun class with lots of exposure to techniques and tools with a focus on expanding in the direction of your choice. Supply fee: $15 payable at first class.
Primary focus on the development of each student’s personal style in painting. Classes will alternate with short demos, reviews, challenges and end of class critiques. Bring supplies and be prepared to paint in medium of your choice. Information about different mediums and help in selection of a medium will be provided first class. All painting styles and subject matter are acceptable. All levels welcome. Lessons focus on still-life and landscape. Work primarily from photo references
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Mo, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Sep 13-Nov 15 No class Oct 11 Patsy Taylor; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $144; 60+: $130; Classes: 9
Night Painting: Oil & Acrylics (Beg/Adv)
For students of all levels. Using still life both as inspiration and a learning tool, students will be introduced to a variety of subjects while concentrating on learning and reinforcing the fundamentals of painting: drawing, composition, color, and brushwork. Classes will include a variety of short demos, warmups, skills reviews, challenges and end of the class critiques. Focus will be on individual development. Bring supplies and be prepared to paint in medium of your choice. Information about different mediums and help in selection provided at first class for beginners.
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Th, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Sep 16-Nov 18 No class Nov 11 Patsy Taylor; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $144; 60+: $130; Classes: 9
Secrets of Composition
The keys to great ‘composition’ are the arrangement of elements in a ‘picture plane’, how the placement of the parts affects the image as a whole; the use of line, shape, volume, and other elements; the rules of balance, harmony and rhythm; the concept of gestalt. Whatever 2-dimensional work you love to do, drawing, painting or photography, this class will help you do it even better! Materials: List available in the office.
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Mo, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Sep 13-Nov 15 No class Oct 11 Jody Mattison; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $144; 60+: $128; Classes: 9
Enjoy Watercolor (Beg/Int)
Learn the pure and simple techniques of watercolor in this class for beginners and intermediates. Demonstrations each class using watercolor transparently, layered, textured and more. Individual instruction and critique. Materials: List available online.
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Tu, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Sep 14-Nov 16 Patricia Strout; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $157; 60+: $141; Classes: 10
Watercolor (Int/Adv)
Work on all aspects of using watercolor to its fullest to express your creative vision in almost any situation. We will throw out all those tired old rules that inhibit people in their use of watercolor and revel in the glory of watercolor. Work at your own pace and on subjects of your choosing. Bring reference materials and painting materials.
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We, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Sep 15-Nov 17 No class Oct 20 John Finger; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $144; 60+: $130; Classes: 9
Printmaking is one of the oldest fine art forms and has attracted artists throughout the centuries for its rich graphic qualities, the marriage of ink and paper unique to the medium and the pleasure of its processes. An introduction to three traditional fine art printmaking forms: Etching/Intaglio (multiple prints made from etched metal or metal otherwise worked with tools), Relief (multiple prints made from cutting wood planks and linoleum and related materials) and Collograph (a collage-like hybrid relief and intaglio printmaking form). Try all three forms or concentrate on one or two. Students who wish to work in Monotype printmaking (a single print made from a painted plate) are welcome to do so and instruction will be provided. For Beg/Int/Adv level (experienced artists can continue their development of any or all approaches). All etchants used are non-toxic. Materials: List reviewed and distributed at first class.
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Th, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Sep 16-Nov 18 No class Nov 11 William Harsh; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $169; 60+: $153; Classes: 9
SPECIAL INTEREST
Plein Air Painting Experience
Enjoy painting the natural environment! Start with orientation in studio for information about materials, a brief philosophy of plein air painting, sketching and designing a painting. Locations include park, cityscapes and waterscapes. Explore direct painting with vibrant color with an emphasis on light and composition; use of digital camera as a tool for composition and how to include figures in paintings. Suggested text Kevin Mcpherson ‘Landscape Painting Inside and Out’. Students encouraged to be inventive, experiment and develop your own color sense. Enjoy the excitement of morning light and fall colors. New and continuing students invited. Class size limited. Oil or acrylic preferred. Maps and materials: available in office or mailed upon request.
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Fr, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM, Sep 17-Oct 22 Mary Lou Correia; Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $136; 60+: $123; Classes: 6
Abstract & Nonobjective Painting (Acrylics)
Artists of all disciplines come and explore abstract art, pure form on the painted surface. Transform reality or develop completely nonrepresentational imagery. Class supports your process, from accessing your creative source and gathering ideas, to developing concepts and visual vocabulary. Emphasis on composition, color, shape, movement and texture. Experimentation is encouraged; use collage, mixed media and non-traditional media to enhance your work. Demonstrations, activities and individual and group critiques. Materials: List available online or in office; continuing students bring your own supplies. All levels welcome.
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Mo, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Sep 13-Nov 15 No class Oct 11 Tesia Blackburn; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $144; 60+: $130; Classes: 9
Japanese Brush Painting
Gain the freedom of brush strokes that give excitement to art work. Oriental brushpainting makes you aware of our world and allows you to capture the spirit of the subject. Course covers basic elements and discipline essential to the practice of Sumi-e. Lectures, demonstrations, individual help each class. Materials: List at first class.
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Mo, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Sep 13-Nov 15 No class Oct 11 Shirley Miller;Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $144; 60+: $130; Classes: 9
Life Drawing
Quick gesture sketches and longer poses train your eye to observe and render the human form. Learn to use blocking, foreshortening, negative space and other techniques to enhance your drawing skills. Media: charcoal, pencil, conte, pen and ink. Periodic critiques. Materials: Beginners bring pencils and paper to first class. Supplies and materials discussed. Experienced students bring your own supplies. Models for all sessions included in class fee. Payment plan possible on request. Some drawing and painting classes may use undraped models. Teens may be admitted with permission of parent and instructor.
15441 Age: 14 and up Fr, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Sep 17-Nov 19 Jody Mattison; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $188; 60+: $169; Classes: 10
Mix Those Media!
Stretch your boundaries and approach painting from a less predictable perspective. This class inspires continuing artists and adventurous beginners to strengthen their visual voice, discover the joy of working in a more personal way and new visual territory. Presentations and demos using a variety of dry and wet media. Begin with soft pastels, experiment with color and supplement with mixed media approaches, which may include acrylics, watercolor and collage. Work with the technique of the week or pursue individual projects. Drawing experience required. Materials: List available online or in office.
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Fr, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Sep 17-Nov 19 No class Sep 24 Mira M. White; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $144; 60+: $130; Classes: 9
Figure Painting like the Old Masters
Learn the techniques of Titian and other old masters. Using oils (preferred) or acrylics we will work through the processes of underpainting, grisaille, layering and glazing to achieve a beautiful and timeless three-dimensionality. Previous experience drawing the figure recommended. Previous experience with paint is helpful but not necessary. Come to first class with materials, ready to work. Materials: List available online or in office.
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Th, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Sep 16-Nov 18 No class Nov 11 Jody Mattison; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $180; 60+: $162; Classes: 9
Portrait & Landscape Painting from Photographs:Oil/Acrylics
Expand your creativity and art education while having fun. Learn to create strong compositions and attain accurate color, values, and representation through demonstrations and individual instruction. Acquire a greater visual awareness and skill to interpret and execute a portrait, working from photographs. Develop your painting abilities to work in a representational manner. Materials: List on website and in office.
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We, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Sep 15-Nov 17 Gary Bergren; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $157; 60+: $141; Classes: 10
Portrait & Figure Painting
Learn methods and techniques of painting the figure and portrait in oil, acrylic or pastel. Topics demonstrated include basic block-in, composition, values, color palette, and brushwork as well as measuring, proportion and foreshortening. Pastel layering also demonstrated. Model poses range from quick studies to 3 week sessions, draped and nude, portrait and figure. Weather permitting one session painting the figure in an outdoor environment. Bring materials to first class; materials and supplies discussed. Materials: List available online. Oil or acrylic paint, chalk or oil pastels.
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Sa, 10:00 AM-1:30 PM, Sep 18-Nov 20 Jody Mattison; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $188; 60+: $169; Classes: 10
WORKSHOPS
Sketchbook Journal Workshop
Have you always thought it would be fun to maintain a sketchbook journal? Whether traveling around the globe or making observations in your own backyard, journaling is a wonderful way to combine the joys of drawing with your experiences in life. If you think that you can’t draw, find out through journaling that you can! There are many ways to make your sketchbook journal a personal and creative experience. Learn the methods and materials for ‘quick’ sketches, long sketches, what to focus on, how to add color and how to keep it all compact and travel ready. First meeting in Annex A, remainder on location. Bring a small sketchbook, an HB or #2 pencil, a fine-tipped permanent black pen and 2 markers-a medium gray and a light gray.
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Sa, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, Sep 18 & Sep 25 and Su, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, Sep 19 & Sep 26 Patsy Taylor; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $90; Classes: 4
Beg Encaustic Workshop
Encaustic painting is an ancient method, over 2500 years old, that uses molten beeswax and pigments to create paintings. Modern methods now create exciting versatility using this wax. Learn safety, working with heat sources and equipment, paints, medium, collage materials, fusing layers, tools, priming appropriate substrates, scraping, pastel sticks, incising and more. Supply fee: $65 payable in class. Bring a bag lunch. Note: Please wear cotton clothing.
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Sa, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Sep 25 Connie English; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $87; Classes: 1
NEW Multiple Drop Color Monotype Printmaking Workshop
Multiple drop monotype printmaking enables a richness of layered color and texture unobtainable with conventional ‘one pass through the press’ printing. Multiple drop involves painting on the monotype plate, printing the image on paper using the etching press, adding to and reworking the trace image left and then printing additional painting in register over the previous printed image. We’ll use a template system that enables perfect registration of plates printed one over the other. Experience with monotype printmaking helpful but not required. Beg and experienced artists welcome. Expect to produce 1-2+ finished prints. Materials: Short list online but most provided. Supply fee: $15 payable in class.
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Su, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, Oct 3 & Oct 10 William Harsh; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $175; Classes: 2
NEW Processes of Abstraction
Designed to help you explore the very nature of abstraction and what it means to think and work abstractly. What is abstraction? How does one begin to think or see abstractly? What historical figures will be worthy of study. How does the process differ from working in a representational fashion? Another logical beginning is with observational drawing/seeing as a means of establishing a visual dialogue with the world around us. Investigate numerous approaches and a variety of tools, media, and methodology.
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Sa/Su, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Oct 16 & Oct 17 Mark Eanes; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $172; Classes: 2
NEW Soft Ground Etching Workshop
Intaglio etching can employ a broad range of approaches and techniques. One of them is soft ground etching which enables a soft pencil-like line and ‘shaded’ areas to be etched into the plate and permits the impressment of textured materials in the soft ground. Soft ground etching can be combined with other intaglio techniques on the same plate. Plate preparation, drawing through paper onto the plate, impressing textures, direct drawing into the soft ground and more covered. No prior printmaking experience required. Beg and experienced artists welcome. Materials: Short list online but most provided by instructor with a $15 supply fee payable in class.
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Su, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, Oct 31 & Nov 7 William Harsh; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $175; Classes: 2
Golden Acrylics Demo
A free educational presentation on acrylic paints, gels and mediums. Covers information about the different types of pigments, different viscosities and types of paints, grounds and color mixing. Various gels and mediums demonstrated. Learn how to extend paint to save money, and how to mix paints with gels to create unique textural surfaces. Try some hands-on techniques with prepared surfaces. Free packet of literature and samples. Golden manufactures over 25 different gels and here is your chance to get a taste. Free pack of literature and samples. Note: Please pre-register.
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Sa, 3:00 PM-6:00 PM, Oct 23 Tesia Blackburn; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: No charge if currently enrolled in a CAE class Non CAE Fee: $5; Classes: 1
OPEN STUDIOS
Printmaking Open Studio
Open to all experienced printmakers who have taken a CAE class within the past 3 quarters or are currently enrolled in a class.Use a fine art custom handmade French American professional etching press, equipment, blankets and tools in an open studio environment to create your own prints. Supervised use but no instruction provided. Participants provide own paper, plates and inks and any specialized materials.
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Th, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, Sep 16-Nov 18 No class Nov 11 Monitor; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $96; Classes: 9 (Fee is $49 if enrolled in another CAE class this quarter)
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Fr, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, Sep 17-Nov 19 Monitor; Annex A, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $106; Classes: 10 (Fee is $54 if enrolled in another CAE class this quarter)
Open Studio Workshop with Model
Studio available for working from the figure, short and long poses, supervised use; no instructor. Participants provide their own supplies. Different model each week). Enrollment limited. Note: Oils and acrylics ok in Monday class. No solvents in Friday class.
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Mo, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Sep 13-Nov 15 No class Oct 11 Jody Mattison; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $121; Classes: 9 (Fee is $80 if enrolled in another CAE class this quarter)
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Fr, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Sep 17-Nov 19 Jody Mattison; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $134; Classes: 10 (Fee is $95 if enrolled in another CAE class this quarter)
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Mo, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Nov 29-Dec 13 Jody Mattison; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $42; Classes: 3 (Fee is $30 if enrolled in another CAE class this quarter)
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Fr, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Dec 3-17 Jody Mattison; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $42; Classes: 3 (Fee is $30 if enrolled in another CAE class this quarter)
Painting Open Studio
Open to all experienced painters and current painting students. Work on your own in a group setting, no instruction.Participants provide their own supplies and are responsible for cleanup. Enrollment limited.
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Th, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, Sep 16-Nov 18 No class nov 11 Monitor; Annex B, Shadelands Art Center Fee: $96; Classes: 9 (Fee is $49 if enrolled in another CAE class this quarter)
