FRIDAYS:
MAY 17
JUNE 14, 28
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
INSTRUCTORS: Debbie Craig or Raye Tobin
MEDIUM: Clay
Come and spend a couple of hours in our pottery studio and make a fun, functional pottery piece for yourself or as a gift.
No experience necessary. All you need is the desire to have fun, try something new and get a little messy. Great fun for the whole family. Perfect for groups of friends, date night or something to try on your own.
You’ll receive instruction, materials and supplies, 1st bisque firing and 2nd glaze firing. *Please allow two weeks for the completion of your work.
Cost: $40 GVA Member / $46 Non-Member
No experience required. All materials included.
CAPTURING THE COASTAL LIGHT with Brenda Pinnick
MOVED TO FALL 2024 - Join the waitlist below.
INSTRUCTOR: Brenda Pinnick
MEDIUM: Acrylic or Oil
This Plein Air painting workshop is centered around capturing the beautiful coastal light in the landscape of St. Simons Island, GA.
Both days, we will begin early in order to capture the beautiful morning light on the island. Brenda will demo her approach to working in plein air and students are able to paint along if they wish, or watch and take notes. Midday we will return to the arts center to break for lunch and then set up inside (In the air conditioning) to continue working on our paintings. Brenda will demonstrate how to hang onto the freshness of a plein air piece while completing the work in the studio.
Note: students have the option of only painting inside during the afternoon session-or- doing both, outside and inside.
Teaching emphasis will be focused on seeing and interpreting shapes defined by light and shadow, seeing and exploiting color temperatures and chroma, using strong design to draw the viewer in and keep them engaged. In the studio, we will discuss and employ ways to keep the fresh feeling of plein air painting with a concentration on brush work, paint application and intentional design decisions.
Lunch may be ordered for delivery at attendee’s expense or bring your own. Pastries, coffee and juice will be available each morning.
Oils, acrylics and pastels are welcome. Brenda will be using oil paints.
COST: $250 GVA Member / $275 Non-Member
ART 101: Watercolor Methods (follow-up to “Watercolor Materials”)
TUESDAY, MAY 28
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Betty Oliver
Learn about Watercolor Methods
If you’re new to watercolor, this is the place to be! You’ll learn how to use a viewfinder to plan your composition and how to use salt, sponge, splatters, alcohol, scratching, lifting, wax resist, saran wrap, masking, and other methods to enhance your paintings. Supplies will be provided.
COST: GVA Members $25 / Non-Members $30
*All proceeds benefit the GVA Building Fund
Maximum 10 participants. Reserve your seat today!
SECRETS: Painting Glass, Metals and Shiny Objects
3 Day Workshop
THURSDAY - SATURDAY
JUNE 13 -15
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Amanda Lovett
Oil Painters of America - Signature Member
American Impressionist Society – Member
American Women Artists – Signature Member
MEDIUM: Oil or Acrylic
This three day workshop will focus on learning techniques of painting glass, metals and shiny objects in either Oil or Acrylics. You can increase your ability to paint what you see, developing your awareness of shapes, types of highlights, related values and the importance of hard and soft edges. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned painter, this workshop offers insight and instruction. The key to any difficult subject is to break it down into its simplest form and learn to keep only the bare essentials necessary to imply an object rather than completely replicate it. Instruction will include how to develop your ability to gauge proportions, explore the effects of light and improve your understanding of perspective. You are welcome to bring your own reference or you may select from the many that will be on hand. The workshop will be taught in oils, but acrylic painters are also encouraged and welcome. Amanda offers group demonstrations, explanations and personal attention to her students.
Samples of her skill are displayed on her website amandalovett.com
Supply List provided after registration.
No expensive pigments required.
COST: $450 GVA Member / $500 Non-Member
After a 20 year career in advertising, Amanda made the transition to a successful career as a representational oil painter. With a never ending desire for growth, she has studied under some of the country’s top professionals. Having been accepted into numerous national and regional shows as well as earning her Signature Status with Oil Painters of America, she has gained representation in Art Galleries across the country. Lovett currently teaches workshops at venues across the southeast with a series of subject matters developed to build the core skills necessary for growth at any level. Invited participant in Georgia Color and Olmsted Plein Air Events. Plein Air Magazine named: “One of the 11 artist to collect now.”
ART 101: BASIC PERSPECTIVE for ARTISTS
TUESDAY, JUNE 18
10:30 a.m to Noon
INSTRUCTOR: Tom Quinn
MEDIUM: Graphite
Join Tom Quinn, for a two hour demonstration and participation class of one and two point perspective layouts. Improve your painting skills and urban sketching techniques. Artists at all levels are encouraged to experience these basic principles that are guaranteed to help your artwork in any medium. Drawing paper and tracing paper will be provided, all you need is a HB graphite pencil, a 12 inch ruler and a kneaded or plastic eraser.
Drawing paper and tracing paper will be provided, all you need is a HB graphite pencil, a 12 inch ruler and a kneaded or plastic eraser.
COST: GVA Members $25 / Non-Members $30
*All proceeds benefit the GVA Building Fund
Maximum 10 participants. Reserve your seat today!