OIL or ACRYLIC PAINTING TECHNIQUES
THURSDAY
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
NO CLASS FEB. 13
INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Broadus
MEDIUM: Acrylic or Oil
An ongoing weekly class for beginning or more advanced students’ skills in either oil or acrylic painting. Students will choose their own subject matter and composition, from photographs or still life. Instructor’s comments and weekly group critiques will encourage students and enhance skills.
COST: $125 GVA Member / $150 Non-Member / $35 Drop-In
Fee covers 4 classes. Classes do not need to be completed in succession.
Pink Impressions Deborah Jinkins
WORLD OF WATERCOLOR
TUESDAYS
Begins April 1
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Deborah Jinkins
MEDIUM: Watercolor
This class offers guided watercolor instruction and skill development on an ongoing basis. Each session includes a short demonstration of a concept, skill or technique. Individual instruction and feedback is based on the work at hand and student questions.
All skill levels are welcome. A basic knowledge of drawing and watercolor materials is most beneficial.
COST: $125 GVA Member / $150 Non-Member / $35 Drop-In. Classes do not need to be completed in succession.
WATERCOLOR MATERIALS AND METHODS — A TWO-PART SERIES
FRIDAY, April 4, and FRIDAY, April 11
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Betty Oliver
MEDIUM: Watercolor
Perfect for the novice watercolorist, this thoughtful introduction to the medium begins with a demonstration of materials: which paper to buy, which paints to purchase, and how to hold and use brushes. The class progresses to explain why watercolor, a “light” or transparent painting method, doesn’t use white or black pigments. Finally, students receive an introduction to drawing thumbnail sketches, applying underpainting, using wet-on-dry and wet-on-wet techniques to create washes and glazes, altering painting with lifting, scratching, spraying, and more.
If you have never painted in watercolor before, this class serves as a beneficial primer for Deborah Jinkins’ World of Watercolor.
COST: $70 GVA Member / $80 Non-Member
Materials included. However, if you have watercolor materials, bring them for review and discussion.
BASIC DRAWING — A TWO-PART SERIES
FRIDAY, April 25 and FRIDAY, May 2
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Tom Quinn
Good drawing skills are foundational to good painting, regardless of medium. With this two-part series (4 hours total instruction), students improve their outcome for successful paintings.
Topics covered here include basic perspective in 1-2-3-point; simplified shape formation; sketches for pre-plan painting; and values and tone to create 3-D effect.
Supply list: a 4H (hard) and 4B (soft) pencil, kneaded eraser, 9 x 12 sketchbook, and a 12” ruler
COST: $70 GVA Member / $80 Non-Member
CALLING ALL ARTISTS:
Artists Forum
Join your fellow artists the first Tuesday of every month for Artist Forum. Share some of your brilliance and insight in a gentle critique of your own work -- and your fellow artists. You are not required to "show and tell" in order to join the stimulating and inspirational conversation but all work is welcome. Refreshments are shared.
We will be selecting the upcoming PATS locations during this meeting.
First Tuesday of the Month
No Charge
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
February 4
March 4
April 1
Please sign up for the next Artist Forum.
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CLASSES FOR ADULTS
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Youth artists ages 13 and up may participate in adult classes.
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CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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