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CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING
instructor:
Madeleine Fu
level: beginning students - MONDAY
advanced students - TUESDAY
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Focus is on instruction in Chinese style watercolor painting techniques. Demonstrations and personal critiques by the instructor help students master this age-old medium. Students will be responsible for acquiring personal painting supplies (approximately $50). Materials list provided upon registration.
special
note: You may drop-in this class for $12 per class if space allows. If you do not have any Chinese brush painting supplies, you may purchase a brush and rice paper from instructor for $10.
class
information 2 sections
9 weeks
Mondays | 10:00am-12:00pm | 10/1-12/10 (no class 10/8 & 11/12) | code: MF1-F
fee
$85 payable to FOSAS
10-weeks
Tuesdays | 10:00am-12:00pm | 10/2-12/4 | code: MF2-F
fee
$95 payable to FOSAS |
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CHINA PAINTING
instructor: Dina Competente
level: beginning students & continuing students
Learn the art of china painting: embellishing your pottery or ceramic pieces with an over glaze paint. This class will cover the basics in technique and an introduction to paints and practices. Continuing students have a chance to work on projects and pick up new tips.
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class
information 1 session, 10 weeks
Thursdays | 10:30am-1:30pm | 9/27-12/6 | code: CP-F
fee
$60 payable to FOSAS
Drop-ins available for a $12 fee per day. Paints, some brushes and oil medium available for use. |
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LIFE
DRAWING
instructor:
Virginia Banta
prerequisite: basic drawing or equivalent
experience
Come experience drawing
from a live model. Class is self-directed,
each week focusing on a different part
of the anatomy. Critiques of student
work made upon request to the instructor.
Emphasis is on gesture poses, short
poses, ending with 20 minute poses.
Please bring paper and drawing materials
to class. |
special
note: You may drop in on this class
if space allows. Drop in fee is
$15 or $12 if you are enrolled
in other classes at the studio.
Enrolled students receive priority
seating.
class
information
2 sections, 10 weeks each
Tuesday | 1:30am-4:30pm | 10/2-12/4 | code: LD1
Tuesday | 7:00pm-10:00pm | 10/2-12/4 | code: LD2
fee
2 separate checks
$51 payable to SFR&P
$65 payable to FOSAS (model) |
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COMPOSING GLOWING
WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS
instructor:
Vesta Kirby
level: beginning & experienced
watercolorists
Creating a beautifully balanced painting requires thoughtful composition and perception of the forms in value and color. The art of layering glazes gives a glowing effect to compositions. We will explore a variety of watercolor techniques and glazing methods for glowing color. Natural still life and vignettes of landscape will be our subjects. Weather permitting; we'll take advantage of the light to paint outdoors. The instructor works with each individual's level of expertise giving both personal and group critiques. Materials list provided upon registration. |
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class
information 1 session, 9 weeks
Wednesday | 10:15am-1:15pm | 10/3-11/28 | code: VK3-F
fee
$143 payable to FOSAS |
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WATERCOLOR
NATURE in
STILL LIFE & PHOTOGRAPHS
instructor: Vesta Kirby
level: beginning and experienced watercolorists |
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The kingdom of nature offers an abundance to paint. We will begin painting nature in still life set ups and work towards using photographs for compositions. Instruction will focus on exploring techniques including laying washes, glazing, blending, gradating, wet into wet and dry brush techniques.The instructor assists individual expression and gives direction to each person. Class reviews will promote progress. Begin something new as a beginner or continue to develop your art in the exhilarating watercolor media. Material list provided upon registration.
class
information 1 session, 8 weeks
Thursday | 6:30-9:30pm | 10/4-12/6 (no class 11/22) | code: VK1-F
fee
$143 payable to FOSAS |
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WATERCOLOR BASICS
instructor:
Mary Harden
level: beginning and continuing watercolorists |
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Missed the basics along the way? This class offers a simple overview of watercolor materials and techniques. We will take time to create a custom designed palette for each student after experimenting with a variety of pigments. We will look at new colors that have recently been developed that produce beautiful rich granulation.
In addition, we will explore the 12 basic watercolor edges and learn to use frisket to mask off areas for dramatic contrasts. Collecting samples from the park, we will combine pen and ink with watercolors to createbotanical studies. Material list provided upon registration. |
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class
information 2 sessions, 8 weeks
Tuesdays | 6:30pm-9:30pm | 10/16-12/4 | code: MH5-F
Thursdays | 10:15am-1:15pm | 10/11-12/6 (no class 11/22) | code: MH3-F
fee
$127 payable to FOSAS
$10 payable to M. Harden |
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WATERCOLOR:
JOURNAL MAKING
& OUTDOOR PAINTING
instructor:
Mary Harden
level: beginning and continuing watercolorists
We
will make custom watercolor journals for
outdoor painting and have them bound. We
will explore paints, brushes, papers and
tools best suited for portability whether
for traveling or ease of use. Practicing
ways to paint that minimize the use of water,
we will also examine techniques that give
us quick, luminous landscapes and botanicals. |
Taking field trips to pre-arranged locations, students at all levels
will learn techniques for journaling and participate in weekly critiques.
First class will meet at the Sharon Art Studio. Material list provided
upon registration.
class
information
1 session, 8 weeks
Thursday | 2:00pm-5:00pm | 10/11-12/6 | code: MH4-F
fee
$127 payable to FOSAS
$10 payable to M. Harden |
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CONTINUING
WATERCOLOR
instructor:
Mira M. White
location: Jewelry Room
level: continuing watercolorists |
Want
to jump start your creative expression and
learn ome new techniques? This class is designed
for students who already have elementary
watercolor skills. We will explore a variety
of both traditional and innovative approaches
including layering, pouring and some mixed
media methods. This class offers an opportunity
to expand further your understanding of color
and composition, discover means to developing
more complex imagery and work toward a personal
mode of expression. Above all, it offers
a chance to increase the sense of PLAY and
INVENTION in your work. Instructor demonstration
and lecture each session. Please view the
instructors work at: http://www.miraMwhite.com.
Material list provided upon registration.
class
information 1 session, 8 weeks
Friday | 9:30am-12:30pm (no class 10/12 &11/23) | 9/28-11/30 | code: MW1-F
fee
$127 payable to FOSAS |
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EVERYONE CAN DRAW (improve your art skills!)
instructor: Virginia Banta
level: beginning and aspiring painters
Designed for absolute beginners and those wishing to improve their painting skills. Anyone who can hold a pencil can learn to draw with some degree of proficiency. With your commitment, you can and will! Drawing skills are essential to all artists, be it ceramics, glass or painting. Primary emphasis is on seeing, using
right-brain techniques. Materials list given at first class. |
class information 1 session, 9 weeks
Fridays | 12:30pm-3:30pm | 9/28-12/7 no class 11/23 | code: ECD
fee
$74 payable to SFR&P (Adults)
$35 payable to SFR&P (Youth)
$28 or $33 payable to FOSAS (oper.) / (FOSAS members $28/ all others $33) |
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THURSDAY
NIGHT DRAWING STUDIO:
The Basics & Beyond
instructor:
Jacqueline Ruben
level: beginning & continuing students |
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Have you been
thinking about getting back into drawing
or picking up that pencil for the first
time? Guided exercises will train the eye
to see and the hand to cooperate. The course
focuses on the basics of contour line,
light and shadow, perspective and proportion,
and how to create expressive marks using
graphite, charcoal, pen, ink and paint.
Students explore developing strong compositions
of themes such as still life, nature, and
the figure. Materials list provided at
registration. To view the instructor’s
artwork visit www.jacquelineartworks.com |
class information 1 session, 7 weeks
Thursdays | 6:30pm-9:30pm | 10/4-11/15 | code: JR1-F
fees 2 separate checks
$112 payable to FOSAS / $6 payable to J. Ruben |
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ABOUT PASTELS
instructor: Mira M. White
location: Carousel Room |
Want to move away from traditional painting methods and discover the joy of Pastels? Key words for this versatile and almost limitless medium are: Luscious, Strong and Vibrant! This 5 week workshop is a wonderful introduction to soft pastels and an opportunity for continuing pastelists to enhance a growing understanding. Students will have an opportunity to select their own imagery. Emphasis will be on developing techniques that will give a solid foundation for the expression of form directed toward landscape, figure, still life, and abstraction. We will work with a variety of papers and pastels, with instructor demo and informal lecture at each class. This is a thrilling way to learn about color and textural possibilities! Supply list upon registration.
class
information
1 session, 8 weeks
Saturdays | 9/29-12/8 (no class 10/13,
10/20, & 11/17) | code: MW2-F
fee
$127 payable to FOSAS
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BEGINNING & CONTINUING
MOSAICS
instructor:
Ellen Soloway
Designed
for beginning and repeat students, this
class will teach you to mosaic with scrap
glass,
recycled mirrors, pottery, ceramic tile,
shells, and other found objects. Create
beautiful, decorative surfaces on materials
including
wood, plastic, glass, terra cotta, cement
or metal. Some glass cutting experience
is helpful but not essential. Youth, 15 and
up, are welcome when accompanied by an
enrolled
adult. Materials fee covers tools and some
materials. All other materials are the
student’s
responsibility. |
note: New Students (new to glass
or to studio) must attend first two
classes to receive instruction that
will not be repeated. Speak to instructor
before registering if this is a problem
class
information 1 session, 5
weeks
Monday | 7:00pm-10:00pm | 10/1-10/29 (no class 10/8) | code: MOS
fee
2 separate checks
$48 payable to SFR&P (adults)
$30 payable to SFR&P (youth)
$15 payable to FOSAS (oper.) |
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OUT
of the ATTIC: Mixed Media Seminar
instructor:
Ellen Soloway |
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Designed for self-directed
students who are interested in expanding the
boundaries of their current work. This seminar
is for individuals working in flat or three dimensions
in a single medium or combining several. Ideal
projects include collage and assemblage. A class
discussion and topic will be highlighted weekly
along with individual critiques and studio time.
Possible topics include recycled materials, contemporary
art and miniatures. Students will be asked to
bring their own supplies and projects to discuss
and work on during class time. No oil paint please.
No storage area is available so artwork must
be portable |
class
information 1 session, 4 weeks
Monday | 7:00pm-10:00pm | 11/5-12/10 (no class 11/12 & 12/3) | code: MMS
fee
$48 payable to SFR&P
$10 payable to FOSAS (oper.) |
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