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CLASSES > PAINTING
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Painting
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Intermediate Watercolor
Tuesdays October 1 - November 19 : 6:30 - 9 PM [Kate Worman-Becker]
Intermediate Watercolor will be an instructor lead, independent study course with classroom discussions on design, technique and color. An emphasis will also be placed on the artist's personal style, vision, and the emotive qualities of their work. Each class participant will work from reference material of their choosing - photos, drawings, etc. to create original watercolor paintings. Supplies: You will be working on individual paintings so please bring photos and/or drawings of your own, or bring photos of other artist’s work you would like to emulate. Due to the drying time of watercolor you will need at least 2 - 3 pieces to work on during class. Reference material should be of good quality. In other the subject you wish to paint should be in sharp, clear detail and at least 5 x 7 in size. Palette 2 containers for water absorbent towel or paper towel #2 or 2B pencil pink eraser kneaded rubber eraser small spray bottle tracing paper sketch paper scratch watercolor paper or pad brushes - 1” flat, #12, #8, #4 round paint - No need to purchase paint if you have tube paints in the primary colors and a brown. This list is a good starter base. Aureolin Yellow, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Red, Hooker’s Green, Burnt Sienna, French Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna paper - Arches 140 lb cold press, 4 sheets 22x30 gator board - recommend Dick Blick 3/16 thickness, 1 sheet 32x40 cut in fourths = 4 16x20 boards several original photographs or sketches you wish to paint Supplies can be purchased through Cheap Joe’s or Blick Art Materials (Dick Blick) Please bring any paints or supples of you own. $150 Non-Members, $120 Members SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Beginner/ Intermediate Oil Painting Class
Fridays October 4 - November 22: 6 - 9 PM [Ashlynn Frey]
In this class, students will learn or refresh on the fundamentals of oil painting by exploring the basic techniques and concepts of painting such as composition, color theory, color mixing, brushwork, blending, and glazes. Students will explore and learn other genre of paintings such as still life, portraiture, and landscapes. Students will be encouraged to develop their own personal style. Supplies: We will discuss the materials on the first day! SAA has oil paint accessible for students to use. Materials Needed: Check out Michaels, Dick Blick’s, or Jerry’s Artarama for reasonable prices. - 3 - 16x20 Canvases - Liquin - Odorless Mineral Spirits or Gamsol Odorless - 2 glass jars with lids - Paint Scraper - Cotton Rags Oil Paint: Suggested Brands: Gamblin, Rembrandt, Old Holland, (Winsor & Newton or Ultrech – Less expensive) o Titanium White o Yellow Ochre o Cadmium Red Medium or Napthol Red o Alizarin Crimson o Burnt Sienna o Burnt Umber (or Raw Umber) o Ultramarine Blue o Ivory Black - Paint Brushes : o #1 Round o #2 Flat, Round o #4 Flat, Round o #6 Flat o # 8 Flat o #10 Flat $150 Non-Members, $120 Members SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Vanitas Painting (Oils/ Acrylics)
Wednesdays October 2 - October 23: 6 - 9 PM (4 WEEKS) [Ashlynn Frey]
During this course, students will learn how to use tools and techniques to paint an expressive painting using oils or acrylics. Students will complete at least one painting. Students will learn the history behind Vanitas paintings and create their own symbolic still life. Working with the same “still life” over four weeks, students will learn how to paint from observation, measure, and use paint to bring the composition to life. The techniques and methods learned can be used for other genre of paintings such as portraiture, landscapes, and figurative. Supplies: We will discuss supplies on the first day of class. SAA has paint brushes, acrlyic paint, or oil paint you can use. Materials Needed for oil painters: Check out Michaels, Dick Blick’s, or Jerry’s Artarama for reasonable prices. - 3 - 16x20 Canvases - Liquin (oil) - Odorless Mineral Spirits or Gamsol Odorless (oil) - 2 glass jars with lids (oil) Oil or Acrylic Paint: Suggested Brands: Gamblin, Rembrandt, Old Holland, (Winsor & Newton or Ultrech – Less expensive) o Titanium White o Lemon Yellow or Hansa Yellow Medium o Yellow Ochre o Cadmium Red Medium or Napthol Red o Alizarin Crimson o Burnt Sienna o Burnt Umber (or Raw Umber) o Ultramarine Blue o Dioxide Purple o Viridian Green o Ivory Black - Paint Brushes : o #1 Round o #2 Flat, Round o #4 Flat, Round o #6 Flat o # 8 Flat o #10 Flat $80 Non-Members, $70 Members SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Making Old What’s New Again
Tuesdays October 1 - November 19: 9:30AM - 11:30AM (8 WEEKS) [Marianne Stremsterfer]
Acrylic painting for those who want to explore the work of African and Island Nations artists who produced amazing designs with natural colors and added found objects. We will create paintings inspired by these artists such as landscapes, still life, portraits or design. This class is open to beginners or experienced artist with a sense of adventure. Supplies: Stretched Canvas of any size or canvas boards, Acrylic paints Beads, string or yarns, natural found objects, Mod podge or acrylic sealants, Tacky glue. $150 Non-Members, $120 Members SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Watercolor Open Studio
Wednesdays September October 2 - November 20: 9AM - 12PM
This is an open studio, without instruction watercolor open studio. Bring what you would like to work on, enjoy a cup of coffee, and a great group to paint with. $75 Non-members, $45 Members SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |