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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.

fee
2 separate checks
$51 payable to SFR&P
$65 payable to FOSAS (model)

EVERYONE CAN DRAW (improve your art skills!)
instructor: Virginia Banta
level: beginners

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
9 weeks | Fridays | 1:30pm-4:30pm | 7/06-9/07 (no class 08/24)
code: ECD

fee
$102 payable to SFR&P (Adults)
$35 payable to SFR&P (Youth)
$28 or $33 payable to FOSAS (oper.) / (FOSAS members $28/ all others $33)

JUMP START DRAWING
instructor: Jacqueline Ruben
level: beginning & continuing students

Summer is a great time to get motivated and start drawing. This mini-course focuses on the basic strategies of line contour, shading, and perspective while exploring the hows and whys of composition. Students experiment with creating expressive marks with graphite and charcoal. For the first class bring an 18”x24” newsprint pad, a 6B graphite pencil, a 6B charcoal pencil, and a kneaded eraser.

class information
4 weeks | Thurdays | 6:30pm-9:30pm | 7/11-8/01
code: JR1-F

fee
2 separate checks
$67 payable to FOSAS
$5 payable to J. Ruben

ABOUT PASTELS!
instructor: MIRA 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
Saturdays | 10:15am-1:15pm | 7/17-8/18 (no class 7/21 & 8/11)
code:MW2-F

fee
$80 payable to FOSAS

PAINTING the ABSTRACT in NATURE
instructor: Vesta Kirby
level: beginning & experienced watercolorists

Painting the abstract in nature is an exciting exploration. It will give deeper insight and recognition of fundamental elements in nature for both abstract and realistic expression. Learn to "see" in a new way. Observation and a variety of methods to create paintings and drawings using line, form, structure, pattern, texture, scale and color from nature will be the focus of this class. Developing a way of seeing the abstract as it exists in nature, by looking beyond the surface of things, will enhance your art process and self-expression. No painting experience is necessary, bring your inspired self for an adventure in paint. Realistic painting will take on new life with the noticing/seeing exercises, and is certainly included in this class.

Choose your own water base paints: watercolor, gouache, acrylic or tempera. Pastels and colored pencils may also be used with any of the above. A material list to be provided upon registration and recommends inexpensive paints for the beginner.

class information
8 weeks | Thurdays | 6:30pm-9:30pm | 7/12-8/30
code: VK1-F

fee
$127 payable to FOSAS

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.

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
5 weeks
Tuesday | 6:30pm-9:30pm | 7/10-8/28
code: MH3-F

fee
$80 payable to FOSAS
$10 payable to M. Harden

WATERCOLOR:
Journal Making & Outdoor Painting
instructor: Mary Harden
level: beginning and continuing watercolorist

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. This class requires some walking and students are responsible for their own transportation to the sites.

class information
8 weeks | Thursdays | 2:00pm-5:00pm | 7/12-8/30
code: MH4-F

fee
$127 payable to FOSAS
$10 payable to M. Harden

CONTINUING WATERCOLOR
instructor: Mira M. White
level: continuing watercolorists
location: Jewelry Room

Want to jump start your creative expression and learn some new techniques? This class is designed for students who already have 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
Fridays | 9:30am-12:30pm | 7/06-8/24 (no class 7/20 & 8/10)
code: MW1-F

fee
$97 payable to FOSAS

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!

class information
10 weeks | Thursdays | 1:30-4:30pm | 7/05-9/06
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.

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING
instructor: Madeleine Fu

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 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
Mondays | 1:30pm-3:30pm | 7/02-9/10 (no class 9/3/07)
code: MF1-F

Tuesdays | 1:30pm-3:30pm | 7/03-9/04
code: MF2-F

fee
$95 payable to FOSAS