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Beginner Charcoal & Open Studio
Monday, 9:00 am
February 8 – March 1 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

This 4-week class is perfect for beginners! Learn the fundamentals of drawing and using charcoal to render beautiful works of art.

The same class has a Open Studio option! Have a photo you would like to make into a charcoal drawing? Bring it! Have an object you would like to draw from life? Bring it! Or if you want an original composition, you brainstorm with your instructor on ideas and tips for how to get started with a project

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will be working group lead projects as well be able to work on your own current self-pace artwork, and will have the opportunity for one-on-one guidance, feedback on your artwork, guidance of tips and techniques of using charcoal, and inspiration from 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 while using charcoal.

Instructor: Gabrielle Siekman

 

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Techniques in Oil Paint
Monday, 3:00 pm
February 8 – March 1 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

One of the biggest challenges students face when it comes to making a painting, is where to start and in what order to do things. In this 4-week class, we will complete a series of exercises that will help you discover different techniques and painting processes to give you those first steps.

What You’ll Learn:

In a step-by-step group learning environment, students will learn new painting techniques such as keeping an organized palette to avoid muddying up our colors, using a palette knife to mix colors, how to use different types of brushes, glazing, gradient blending, control and detail practice, and MORE!

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the course you will have the confidence and knowledge of working in the medium of oil painting, and the skill set of how to create a work of art using oil paints.

Instructor:  Gabrielle Siekman

Supply List

All supplies provided

  • When choosing the reference image, consider some of the following help suggestions to help you select the perfect composition: The angle the face is in, the clarity of the photo, is there big range in value contrast within the face, making sure there are no extreme foreshortening effects anywhere, etc.)

 

  • If you bring a couple of reference photos to the first class, the instructor can help you in your selection process if you need assistance. (A copy may be printed for you convenience.)

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

 

Beginner Charcoal & Open Studio
Monday, 9:00 am
January 11 – February 1 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

This 4-week class is perfect for beginners! Learn the fundamentals of drawing and using charcoal to render beautiful works of art.

The same class has a Open Studio option! Have a photo you would like to make into a charcoal drawing? Bring it! Have an object you would like to draw from life? Bring it! Or if you want an original composition, you brainstorm with your instructor on ideas and tips for how to get started with a project

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will be working group lead projects as well be able to work on your own current self-pace artwork, and will have the opportunity for one-on-one guidance, feedback on your artwork, guidance of tips and techniques of using charcoal, and inspiration from 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 while using charcoal.

Instructor: Gabrielle Siekman

 

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Techniques in Oil Paint
Monday, 3:00 pm
January 11 – February 1 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

One of the biggest challenges students face when it comes to making a painting, is where to start and in what order to do things. In this 4-week class, we will complete a series of exercises that will help you discover different techniques and painting processes to give you those first steps.

What You’ll Learn:

In a step-by-step group learning environment, students will learn new painting techniques such as keeping an organized palette to avoid muddying up our colors, using a palette knife to mix colors, how to use different types of brushes, glazing, gradient blending, control and detail practice, and MORE!

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the course you will have the confidence and knowledge of working in the medium of oil painting, and the skill set of how to create a work of art using oil paints.

Instructor:  Gabrielle Siekman

Supply List

All supplies provided

  • When choosing the reference image, consider some of the following help suggestions to help you select the perfect composition: The angle the face is in, the clarity of the photo, is there big range in value contrast within the face, making sure there are no extreme foreshortening effects anywhere, etc.)

 

  • If you bring a couple of reference photos to the first class, the instructor can help you in your selection process if you need assistance. (A copy may be printed for you convenience.)

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

 

Beginner Oil Painting
Mondays , 6:00 pm
January 11 – March 1 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Be introduced to the wonderful world of oil painting! We will discuss the value of underpainting, and the difference that a color vs a monochrome underpainting can make. We will study the elements of how to choose a good composition, and will discuss seeing and painting light and shadow.

What You’ll Learn:

In a 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 the course you will have painted a complete oil paint of a still life or from the class reference photo, and the confidence and knowledge of working in the medium of oil painting.

Instructor:  Gabrielle Siekman 

Supply List

All supplies provided

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