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CLASSES > PASTELS
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Pastels
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Open Studio
Mondays September 30 - November 18: 9AM - Noon or 6 - 9 PM [Open Studio - No Instructor].
For those that need a space and a community to make art come out on Mondays. Most of the artists are painting in pastels, but all mediums are welcomed from acrylic painting, drawing, and oils. It is a fun night filled with painting, lively art discussions and mutual critiques to progress your creative process. $75 Non-Members. $45 Members SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Intermediate Pastels
Wednesdays October 2nd - November 20: 1 - 4PM [Sheri Ramsey].
Come to continue your education for exciting soft pastels and under-paintings. Students will work on their own projects each getting individual critiques two to four time a class depending on class size. Bring reference materials and supplies to begin working immediately. We will concentrate on making paintings that are mesmerizing no matter the subject. It might be because of the; interesting strokes, beautiful color combinations, rhythms, mood or ? We will not be reproducing photographs or other artists work. We will experiment. This session I will be asking guiding questions regarding your work so you can tell me what to do next to make the painting more interesting or exciting. It will be an experiment for me too. Demonstrations on student work will be done, with permission, to make a point. Supplies: Sanded pastel paper, soft pastels - as many as you can bring, pencil (HB), pastel pencil(s) (dark but not black), other pastel pencils if you want, vinyl eraser, oil paint brush #5 or so round and/ or flat, drawing board, artist tape, photographs (your own!). Other options: Turpenoid, alcohol, oil paint, watercolor, brushes. $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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Introduction to Soft PastelsNovember 9. 9AM - 4PM [Tracey Maras]
This workshop provides the basics of painting with soft pastels, introducing the variety of materials that can be used to create vibrant paintings. Pastels are extremely versatile and can be used to create anything from landscapes to florals to portraits to abstracts. Students will create a painting of their choice. Supplies: Students should bring a pencil, eraser, stiff bristle brush (approx. 1" wide) and reference photos. SAA will provide loaner sets of pastels during the workshop, textured pastel paper (Canson or Strathmore Pastel Paper) and sanded pastel paper (Uart 500) 9x12" $50 Non-Members. $40 Members SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |