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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.
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class
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2 sections:
10 weeks | Tuesday | 1:30am-4:30pm | 4/03-6/05
code: LD1
10 weeks | Tuesday | 7:00pm-10:00pm | 4/03-6/05
code: LD2
fee
2 separate checks
$51 payable to SFR&P
$55 payable to FOSAS (model)
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EVERYONE
CAN DRAW
instructor:
Virginia Banta
level: beginners
Designed for
absolute beginners. Anyone who can hold
a pencil can learn to draw with some degree
of proficiency. With your commitment, you
can and will! Primary emphasis is on seeing,
using right-brain techniques. Materials
list given at first class. Youth ages 10
and older are welcome when accompanied
by an adult.
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class
information
10 weeks | Friday | 12:30pm-3:30pm
| 4/06-6/08
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
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.co
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class
information
6 weeks | Thursday | 6:30-9:30pm
| 5/03-6/07
code: JR1-F
fee
$95 payable to FOSAS
$5 payable to J. Ruben
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ABOUT
PASTELS!
instructor: MIRA White
location: Jewelry Room
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Want
to move away from raditional 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
5 weeks | Friday | 1:00 pm-4:00pm
| 5/11-6/08
code:MW2-F
fee
$80 payable to FOSAS
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EXPRESSIVE
BRUSHWORK
& COLOR HARMONY
instructor: Vesta Kirby
level: beginning & experienced watercolorists
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Explore
expressive brush strokesmaking bold and confident
strokes to give your paintings a
fresh liveliness. And,we will focus on color harmony, how colors
interact using Itten's "seven
color contrasts" to create beautiful and harmonious paintings.
Other watercolor techniques include laying washes, glazing, blending,
gradating, wet into wet and dry techniques. Still life set-ups
and painting from photographs or pictures will enhance your painting
skills. The instructor encourages individual expression and gives
direction to each person. Material list provided at registration.
For beginners and continuing students.
class
information
9 weeks | Wednesday | 10:15am-1:15pm
| 4/11-6/06
code: VK1-F
fee
$143 payable to FOSAS
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COMPOSING
GLOWING
WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS
instructor:
Vesta Kirby
level: beginning & experienced watercolorists
By popular
request we will focus on the dark side
of light - the shadows. Light and shadow
create form. How does one paint the color,
size and shape of a cast shadow and local
shading of an object? We learn to create
the mood of a painting with sparkling highlights
and rich darks. Working with a variety
of still life objects we will strengthen
skills for seeing and painting shadows.
Landscapes will be included later in the
session. Watercolor techniques will be
demonstrated as we explore this illusive
appearance in painting. Material list provided
upon registration.
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class
information
9
weeks | Wednesday | 10:15am-1:15am
| 4/12-6/07
code: VK1-F
fee
$143 payable to FOSAS
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WATERCOLOR
BASICS
instructor:
Mary Harden
level: beginning and continuing watercolorists
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.
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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
5 weeks
Tuesday | 6:30pm-9:30pm | 1/16-3/06
code: MH3-F
fee
$80 payable to FOSAS
$10 payable to M. Harden
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WATERCOLOR:
Journal Making & Outdoor Painting
instructor:
Mary Harden
level: beginning and continuing watercolorist
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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
5 weeks | Thursday | 2:00pm-5:00pm
| 4/05-5/03
code: MH5-F
fee
$80 payable to FOSAS
$10 payable to M. Harden
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CONTINUING
WATERCOLOR
instructor: Mira M. White
level: continuing watercolorists
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Want
to jump start your creative expression and
learn some 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
8 weeks | Friday | 9:30am-12:30pm
| 4/13-6/01
code: MW2-F
fee
$127 payable to FOSAS
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CHINA
PAINTING
instructor:
Dina Competente
level: beginning and continuing students
Learn
the art of china painting! This class
offers begining students an introduction
to paints and practices and instruction
in
technquie. Continuing students have a chance to work on individual
projects and perhaps pick- up some helpful hints!
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class
information
10 weeks | Thursday | 10:00am-1:00pm
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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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CHINESE
BRUSH PAINTING
instructor:
Madeleine Fu
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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.
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special
note: You may drop-in on 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 | Monday | 10:00am-12:00pm | 4/02-6/11
code: MF1-F
10 weeks | Tuesday | 10:00am-12:00pm | 4/03-6/05
code: MF2-F
fee
$85 payable to FOSAS
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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.
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class
information
5 weeks | Monday | 7:00pm-10:00pm
| 4/02-4/30
code: MOS
fee
2 separate checks
$63 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.
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class
information
5 weeks | Monday | 7:00pm-10:00pm
| 5/07-6/11 (no class 5/28)
code: MMS
fee
$63 payable to SFR&P
$15 payable to FOSAS (oper.)
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