Painting Class

Painting Class | Ages 16+

Discover the world of painting in our immersive and enriching class. Whether you’re a novice or seasoned artist, this course will guide you through the fundamental techniques of both mediums. Explore the power of lines, shading, and composition in drawing, while learning to express emotion and create harmonious colors, textures, and brushstrokes in oil painting. Unleash your creativity and gain a deeper understanding of artistic expression as you bring your visions to life on canvas. Join us for this inspiring journey to develop your skills and create stunning artworks that reflect your unique style. Materials fee is optional. Enroll now to embark on an unforgettable artistic adventure!

What you will learn:

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Practical instruction and technical knowledge about the artists' materials. There are many ways to do the same thing and all will yield exciting results.

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Values do all the work and so we will spend valuable time learning to key your interpretation of subject and design. Grisailles are the best practice to start keying for a strong design; students are encouraged to complete different iterations during this session.

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Color gets all the credit! With the value work complete, students are instructed on color, schemes and temperature control to evoke that emotional response. A limited palette will demonstrate how to create harmony, light, space, and emphasis.

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Practice, practice, practice under the guidance of your instructor this day will keep you focused as we finish the paintings.

Description of Painting Classes

Painting Classes provide both art instruction and ways to express yourself through various painting mediums

Paint

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Oil Paint, Watercolor, Acrylic, or Goauche this class covers all areas of painting and drawing to help your art. Our expert instructors will guide you through fundamental techniques, encouraging experimentation and artistic growth. Embrace the freedom to discover your preferred style and discover the joy of creating captivating and meaningful artworks. Enroll now to ignite your passion for art and join a vibrant community of fellow creatives!

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2 hour class with optional third hour Add-on

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Individual and group demonstrations as needed

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Try a variety of subjects: landscape, seascape, floral, plein air, representational abstraction, portraiture, figurative, still life, and animals.

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Encouraging critiques for exploring alternative choices

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Expertise is in oil paints and working knowledge of all other paint mediums

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Bring your own supplies or optional Add-on paint supplies $10/day or $40/month

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Watercolor

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Watercolor fundamental methods include washes, color mixing, textures, patterns and brush techniques; all in a variety of subjects. Explore the versatility and charm of watercolors, learning essential techniques such as washes, glazing, wet-on-wet, and more. Discover how to capture the beauty of landscapes, still life, and vibrant portraits with the luminous and transparent nature of watercolors. Our expert instructors will guide you through each step, offering personalized feedback to help you refine your skills and develop your own unique artistic style. Materials provided.

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Weekly Demonstrations and follow along

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Diverse subject matter

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Ongoing, join anytime

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Add-on optional materials fee, $15/class

Life Model

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Practice with a live model! This is an uninstructed opportunity to refine your artistic skills through direct observation and interpretation of live models. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, you'll explore various drawing and painting techniques to represent the human figure with depth and accuracy. Use the time learning to observe and master proportions, anatomy, light, and shadow, while infusing your artworks with emotion and expression. Enroll now to hone your artistic eye and embrace the beauty of live model art!

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All levels of experience welcome, both traditional and digital

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First come setup, easles, tables, chairs provided

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Optional Add-on paint supplies, $10/class

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Save $90 with our Open Studio Membership

Teen Art

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ENROLL 2-HR

Teen Art Classes, where creativity knows no bounds! Fridays cater to creatives of all skill levels, offering a diverse range of artistic mediums to explore. From drawing and painting to sculpture and mixed media, you'll embark on a thrilling journey to unleash your imagination and express your unique vision. Our expert instructors will guide you through fundamental techniques, encouraging experimentation and artistic growth. Embrace the freedom to discover your preferred style and discover the joy of creating captivating and meaningful artworks.

Portfolio Prep Class, offers more focused dedication

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Attend two hours or Friday Teen Art offers a third hour option

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Organize your objectives and prioritize

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Develop pathway with projects and deadlines

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Students can bring their own supplies or Add-on Paint supplies for $10/day or $40/month

Draw, Paint Sculpt

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This is our most versatile class for creative minds of all ages. This is ninety minutes of concentrated fun whether you choose to Draw Paint or Sculpt. All the supplies are inclusive so students just need to bring their positive energy, creativity, and sense of exploration. Students looking to improve their paintings have a choice of oil or acrylic paintings on canvas panels.

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Ninety minute class

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Classes provide project based instruction at any level

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Students choose their subject for a one day or multi-day painting

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Recommended for ages 7+ but still perfect for teens, or groups with mixed ages!

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All inclusive supplies

Painting Supply Lists

Students are required to bring their own supplies or pay the $10/class materials fee.

Oil painting
supply list

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Panels (canvas or primed), stretched canvas, or canvas pads (Frederiks)

Optional sizes: 8×10, 11×14, 12×16, up to 16×20

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Palette

Masterson Plastic Palette Box w/palette paper or glass

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Assorted long handle brushes

Filbert, Flats, Rounds in Sizes 12-8 Hog bristle
Filbert, Flats, Rounds in Sizes 8-2 Natural bristles

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Oil Paint, professional grade recommended

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Colors: White, Yellow, Red, and Blue.

Titanium White,
Lemon Yellow and/or Cadmium Yellow Light
Cadmium Red Light, Alizarin Crimson
Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue
Red, Burnt, or Raw Umber or Black

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Age refined Linseed Oil

Or gel medium like Rublev Oleogel, or Gamblin Solvent Free Gel

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Palette Knife

diamond shape for mixing paint

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Paper Towels (cloth-like: Viva or blue shop towels)

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Airtight Turp Container

The Art Studio discourages the use of solvents but if necessary, odorless mineral spirits are tolerated in an airtight container.

General paint
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Panels or paper specific to your medium (mixed media substrates for water based paints)

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Paints according to the size of your artwork (professional grade recommended)

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Pigments: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, and Black

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Palette and palette paper, optional

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Assorted long handle brushes for oil, short handle for waterbased paints

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Palette Knife for mixing or painting with

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Paper Towels (cloth-like: Viva or blue shop towels)

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Watercolor
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A watercolor pad or block (140 lb cold press or rough (Arches, Fabriano or other professional grade papers are recommended.) 9”x12” or bigger

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A watercolor sketchbook (140lb. paper is highly recommended. A watercolor visual journal 140 lb from Strathmore or Canson XL watercolor pad 140lb

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Brushes

One mop or wash brush
Three rounds: small #2-4, medium #5-6, large #8-10
One rigger and one flat

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Painting board, artist tape, clips and regular tape (Not necessary if using a block.)

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Graphite pencils: HB, 2B, or 4B 5 - White plastic eraser and Kneaded Eraser - Pen with waterproof ink fine point

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Watercolor Palette, Water container, spray bottle of water, Brush holder

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Transparent Tracing Paper, Manila paper of glassine paper (for protection)

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Use professional grade paint and have at least 1-2 triads.

Yellow Ochre, Lemon Yellow – Aureloin or New Gamboge – Permanent Alizarin Crimson – Scarlet Lake or Cadmium red – Ultramarine Blue, Phthalo blue – Cobalt Blue, Celeron Blue – Phthalo Green, Olive Green, Sap Green – Winsor Green or Viridian Green – Burnt Sienna, Natural Tint – Cobalt Violet and Rose Madder are convenience colors

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