OIL PAINTING
PA01
Ages 16 & up
Students will study composition, color theory and will become familiar with the oil medium and materials. If you are a beginner, the instructor will take you through your first painting step-by-step. If you have taken this course before, you will learn additional techniques and develop your own style while using the subject of your choice. Students will also have the opportunity to learn the instructor’s own impressionistic style and original technique of knife painting based on the generous application of buttery oils and their manipulation through rapid addition and subtraction of paint using knives and other tools. A materials list will be sent at the time of registration.
Instructor: Joyce Perry
Time: 7 Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Dates: June 15 - August 17, 2010, No Class June 22, June 29 & July 20
Members: $145
Non-members: $170
The Front Porch, Oil Painting by Joyce Perry
WATERCOLOR
PA02
Ages 16 & up
This watercolor class will focus on the principles of controlled realism. Each class will begin with a short demonstration of the subject of the week. All levels of experience are welcome. Each student will receive individual attention and can work at his/her own pace. Please bring drawings and/or photographs of the subject you wish to paint and be prepared to have fun! A materials list will be sent at the time of registration.
Instructor: Doug Brown
Time: 7 Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Dates: June 29 - August 17, 2010, No Class July 20
Members: $145
Non-members: $170
MATTING & FRAMING TECHNIQUES
DR03
Ages 16 & up
Do you have a print that you want to frame? Do you love the look of professionally framed artwork, but hate the price? In this introductory workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of basic mat cutting and picture framing for home or professional presentation. You will receive a “hands on” education on how to properly cut mats, mount art and assemble a frame. Common questions about framing will be addressed such as framing standards, matting/framing design and selection, and conservation framing. You will learn a single mat, double mat, floating mat and a surprise contemporary alternative. By the end of class, students will learn how to get that professional look and pay half the price! Two professional mat cutting tools will be made available; however, students are encouraged to bring their own if available. A materials fee is included in the tuition and will cover basic white and black mat boards, mounting tapes and backing boards. Students should bring a pencil, yardstick, and an 8” x 10” - 11” x 14” piece of “art” (a replaceable image is advised for beginners) with them on the first day of class.
Instructor: Danielle Worst
Time: 3 Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Dates: July 29 - August 12, 2010
Members: $70
Non-Members: $90
PAINTING FROM OUTDOOR SCULPTURE
PA04
Ages 16 & up
Inspired by the University of Mexico's Wilderness Studio courses and the natural outdoor sculptures produced by artist/sculptor Andy Goldsworthy, this dynamic workshop combines sculpture, photography and painting while working both outdoors and in the studio. The final project is a painting that is unique to each student's experience. A materials list will be sent at the time of registration.
On the first Saturday:
Students will meet at Sweetwater for a presentation on the process and techniques used to create a painting through this method. The class will then leave to meet at a local park in Sewickley, where each student will work on building his or her own small, temporary, sculpture arrangement from found natural materials. Students will then photograph their sculptures.
On the second Saturday:
Students will work in the classroom to choose one photograph of his or her outdoor sculpture and will then transfer the image to a painting surface by tracing or drawing. Then, students will fill in the transferred image with a painting media (watercolor, acrylic, oil, etc.) to create a unique painted image.
Lunch break:
Students should bring a bagged lunch for a break on each Saturday. The movie "Rivers and Tides" (documentary on artist Andy Goldsworthy) will be screened in the classroom during the break on both days.
Instructor: Tara Zalewsky
Time: 2 Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Dates: August 7 - August 14, 2010
Members: $90
Non-members: $105
JAPANESE BRUSH PAINTING
PA05
Ages 16 & up
Searching for a fresh, alternative way to express your love and admiration for Nature? Then Sumi e is for you! Sumi e is a Japanese style of painting (Sumi mean ink, e means painting) practiced in Japan from over 800 years. Students will learn how to extract the simple, inherent beauty of nature in a few strokes of the brush. This class not only introduces the practical methods of Sumi e, but students will also learn the background and development of the technique and its role in Japanese society. Beginners welcome! A materials list will be sent at the time of registration. There will be a break for lunch, so please bring a bagged lunch or take a break in town.
Instructor: Yoko Sekino-Bove
Time: 1 Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Dates: August 21, 2010
Members: $45
Non-members: $160
