DRAWING. 

Learn to draw what you see.  This class will deal specifically with understanding the four principles of drawing—proportions, angles, plumb lines and positive/negative shapes.  Basic instruction in perspective will also be covered. Fun, insightful drawing exercises will provide the student with the knowledge and skill to draw any subject.  Enjoy demonstrations from the instructor as well as critiques and lots of encouragement.  Handouts included.

 Supply List:  Pencils (any kind).  Any other drawing tool you would like to use. 11x14 or larger sketchbook or sheets of paper (need drawing board larger than the paper and clip to hold paper on the board), eraser, sharpener or razor blade, table easel.

Cost: $120.00 (4 weeks)

 

OIL PAINTING-BEGINNERS

This is the perfect workshop for anyone who has put off the joy and thrill of learning to paint.  Following the instructor’s step-by-step process, you will be amazed at what you accomplish.  This fun class is a great introduction to brush, canvas, and paint: while learning lots of basic and essential painting techniques.  Most of all-- a confidence building experience. Handouts included.

Supply List:  All materials are provided for this class.  Students only need to bring paper towels and 2 glass jars with lids.

Cost:  $160.00 (4 weeks)  Includes all materials and supplies.

OIL PAINTING-ANY LEVEL.

“I’ve taken workshops all my life, and learned more today than in any of the other workshops”, a frequently heard comment from Sharon’s students.    Enjoy and learn from her informative presentation (handouts, examples, and demonstrations) that is condensed and simplified: explaining just what the artist thinks, sees, and really paints.  Fundamental skills and techniques will include color mixing, color perspective, values, affect of light on form, composition and much more. Students can paint from their photos, imagination, or set up a still life.  Group/individual critiques. Handouts provided.

Supply list: Paints: Cadmium yellow medium, cadmium red light, alizarin crimson, ultramarine blue, white.  Any others you would like.  Brushes:  4 or 5 (a variety of sizes).  Canvas: 11x14 or larger.  Miscellaneous:  Odorless turpentine, palette knife, paper towels, palette, can or jar (with a lid) for turpentine, table easel, ruler, masking tape, pencil.

Cost: $120.00 (4 weeks)

 

      TUESDAY                                                     WEDNESDAY                                    THURSDAY

 

January 31-Feburary 21                       February 1-February 22                              February 2-February 23

March 6-March 27                               March 7-March 28                                    March 8-March 29

 

Oil Painting-Beginners                          Drawing                                                    Oil Painting-Beginners                            9:30 am-12 noon                                 9:30 am-12 noon                                       9:30 am-12 noon

                                                                                   

Oil Painting-Any Level                                    Oil Painting-Any Level           

1:00-3:30 p.m.                                     1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.                            

 

Drawing                                               Oil Painting-Beginners                         Oil Painting-Any level

6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.                             6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.                                   6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.