DRAWING AND PAINTING WITH
SOFT PASTELS
instructor: Gage Opdenbrouw
level: beginning and continuing artists

Experience the immediacy of drawing, with all the sumptuous richness of color you associate with painting. This is the unique essence of pastel. Different approaches from immediate, lively sketches, to highly developed paintings will be encouraged, and instruction will include basic color theory and other fundamental drawing and painting principles, as well as information on materials and lots of individual feedback. Materials list given upon registration.

class information: 8 weeks
Monday | 10:30am-1:30pm | 10/19-12/7 code: GO1-F

fee:
$127 payable to FOSAS
location: Carousel Room

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 sessions, 10 weeks each
Monday | 10am-12pm | 9/28-12/7 (no class 10/12) | code: MF1-F | Jewelry Room
Tuesday | 10am-12pm | 9/29-12/1 | code: MF2-F | Glass Room
fee: $100 payable to FOSAS

We will explore the endless variety of watercolor techniques. From reviewing dry brush to wet in wet we will learn to paint special textures, patterns and atmospheric conditions. For creating drama in your
landscapes we will look at light sources and how the quality of different light transforms everything we see. Warm and cool shadows with high contrast, back lighting and glowing light, all, result in different effects. Special resist, additive and sgraffito techniques will be included. The instructor encourages individual expression and gives direction to each person. Begin something new, whether experienced or a beginner in the exhilarating watercolor media. Materials list available at registration.

NOTE For Thursday’s class, we will paint from set-ups and from photographs or paintings. On Wednesday mornings we can paint from nature and outdoors as it is daytime.

class information: 2 sessions, 9 weeks each
Wednesday | 10:15am-1:15pm | 9/23-11/25 (no class 11/11) | code: VK1-F
Thursday | 6:30-9:30pm | 9/24-11/19 | code: VK2-F
fee: $143 payable to FOSAS (drop-ins available for $18/class if space allows. Checks only)

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 create botanical studies. Material list provided upon registration.

class information: 2 sessions, 8 weeks each
Tuesday | 6:30-9:30pm | 10/6-12/1 (no class 11/24) | code: MH1-F | Jewelry Room
Thursday | 10:15am-1:15pm | 10/8-12/3 (no class 11/26) | code: MH2-F | Jewelry Room
fees: $127 payable to FOSAS & $10 payable to M. Harden
location: Tues: Jewelry Studio, Thurs: Glass Room

Learn the art of china painting! This class offers begining students an introduction to paints and practices and instruction in technique. Continuing students have a chance to work on individual projects and perhaps pick-up some helpful hints! NOTE Drop in students welcome for a fee of 12 dollars per day(checks only), paints, some brushes and oil medium available for use.

class information: 10 weeks
Thursdays | 10:15am-1:15pm | 9/24-12/3 (no class 11/26) | code: CP-F
fee: $159 payable to FOSAS
Location: Carousel Room

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: 10 weeks
Fridays | 12:30-3:30pm | 9/25-12/4 (no class 11/27) | code: ECD
fee: 2 separate checks: $85 payable to SFR&P (Adults) / $35 payable to SFR&P (Youth)
$28 or $38 payable to FOSAS (oper.) (FOSAS members $28 / all others $38)
location: Carousel Room

MOSAICS (& MIXED MEDIA)
instructor: Ellen Soloway

ALTERED SHRINES: MIXED MEDIA CLASS
instructor: Dolores Gray