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Painting in the Style of: Sisley “Orvann et le Canal du Loing en Hiver”
Wednesday, 12:00 pm
October 21 – November 11
Ages 16-99+

Class:

Paint in the style of Alfred Sisley! Complete the picture “Orvann et le Canal du Loing en Hiver” in the oil medium. Walk step-by-step through the creative process with the instructor.  Learn all the tips and trick of using oils in understanding the medium of oil paint on canvas. All skill levels are welcome!

What You’ll Learn:

In a small step-by-step group learning environment, students will learn new painting techniques such as monotone underpainting, mixing the correct colors on a palette, and blending and glazing techniques to help achieve a proficient finished product. Some drawing skills will be taught, but previous drawing experience would be helpful, but not required.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of each class meeting you will have more confidence and knowledge of using Oils, and you will have a complete copy of the featured artwork. 

Instructor: Craig Britton

 

Supply List

All Supplies Included

2-D Open Studio
Friday, 12:00 pm
October 23 – November 13 | Ages 16-99+

Class:

The class will focus on identifying students’ individual proclivities in art making, then emphasizing those in the work at hand of the medium of your choice. Mark making, drawing, composition, color, material handling, and intent will be addressed. Every artist has a ‘signature’ in their work; this class will help you discover yours.  Individual attention with each student in a shared studio is the focus.

This class serves as a time to use our studio get some additional work done on your artwork from another classes, use campus for some plein air working, or get some feed back from fellow artists, students, and Craig the instructor. Students will be given individual attention on the subject of their choosing. Familiarity with the medium is required. Students of all levels are welcome in this open-studio class.

All skill levels welcomed! (There will be a group critique to conclude the class.)

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will be working on your own current self-pace artwork, and will have the opportunity for one-on-one guidance, feedback on your artwork, and inspiration form the instructor.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of each class meeting you will have more confidence in the progression of your current artwork. 

Instructor: Craig Britton

 

Supply List

Bring your own materials for your selected 2-d medium.

Bring any reference objects or images with you.

Suggested supply list available upon request.

2-D Open Studio
Friday, 12:00 pm
September 25 – October 16 | Ages 16-99+

Class:

The class will focus on identifying students’ individual proclivities in art making, then emphasizing those in the work at hand of the medium of your choice. Mark making, drawing, composition, color, material handling, and intent will be addressed. Every artist has a ‘signature’ in their work; this class will help you discover yours.  Individual attention with each student in a shared studio is the focus.

This class serves as a time to use our studio get some additional work done on your artwork from another classes, use campus for some plein air working, or get some feed back from fellow artists, students, and Craig the instructor. Students will be given individual attention on the subject of their choosing. Familiarity with the medium is required. Students of all levels are welcome in this open-studio class.

All skill levels welcomed! (There will be a group critique to conclude the class.)

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will be working on your own current self-pace artwork, and will have the opportunity for one-on-one guidance, feedback on your artwork, and inspiration form the instructor.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of each class meeting you will have more confidence in the progression of your current artwork. 

Instructor: Craig Britton

 

Supply List

Bring your own materials for your selected 2-d medium.

Bring any reference objects or images with you.

Suggested supply list available upon request.

Beginner Oil Painting
Thursday, 12:00 pm
September 24 – November 12 | Ages 16-99+

Class:

Be introduced to the wonderful world of oil painting!

In this class, we will explore the basics of painting with oil based paints.

What You’ll Learn:

In a step-by-step group learning environment, students will learn new painting techniques and topics such as the importance of drawing, (describing forms in space); one point perspective; composition; basic color theory; organizing a palette; color mixing techniques; choosing paint brushes; brush care; how to choose oil paints ; and more!

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the course while far from being comprehensive , the goal is that this class will help students to venture into the world of oil painting  with confidence and the urge to explore on their own path through the use of oil paints.

Instructor: Craig Britton

Supply List

All supplies provided

Due to the nature of the materials, we recommend that you bring an apron or an over-shirt.

 

Painting in the Style of: Monet “Port of Dieppe – (Evening)”
Wednesday, 12:00 pm
September 23 – October 14
Ages 16-99+

Class:

Paint in the style of Claud Monet! Complete the picture “Port of Dieppe – (Evening)” in the oil medium. Walk step-by-step through the creative process with the instructor.  Learn all the tips and trick of using oils in understanding the medium of oil paint on canvas. All skill levels are welcome!

What You’ll Learn:

In a small step-by-step group learning environment, students will learn new painting techniques such as monotone underpainting, mixing the correct colors on a palette, and blending and glazing techniques to help achieve a proficient finished product. Some drawing skills will be taught, but previous drawing experience would be helpful, but not required.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of each class meeting you will have more confidence and knowledge of using Oils, and you will have a complete copy of the featured artwork. 

Instructor: Craig Britton

 

Supply List

All Supplies Included