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WATERCOLOR, Margaret Dawson

Monday, 10am-Noon  September 14, 2009

Enjoy learning the basics of watercolor from still life set-ups, photos, and on location. Will also work with some collage and learn composition, color, design, and techniques. Learn to enjoy painting and have fun.

PASTEL, Teresa DeSeve

Monday, 1-4pm  September 21, 2009

“Weaving Color,” The Art of Pastel.

Always loved pastel but know little or nothing about it? Explore the medium in depth by studying types of pastels, papers, techniques, pastel artists past and present. Using still life, model, and plein air, students can advance at their own pace.  All levels welcome.

WATERCOLOR, Ann Brennan

Monday, 7:30-9:30pm  September 14, 2009

What makes good paper, brushes, paint?  In watercolor, what is sedimentary, opaque and staining? These questions will be answered as well as many more! For the “seasoned painter” new surfaces to paint, new techniques and lots of inspiration! All levels.

ACRYLIC AND/OR OIL, Pat DeVirgilis

Tuesday, 9:30am-12:30pm  September 15, 2009

Students will learn to use the mediums in a loose and fluid manner as they relate to plein air and still life painting, and an appreciation of color function which allows for greater freedom of expression. Required are basic drawing skills and composition understanding. Occasional demos.

WATERCOLOR, Pat Harbison

Wednesday, 9:30am-12:30pm  September 16, 2009

The focus will be on value and shapes. Light source creating shadows with interlocking of positive and negative shapes will be stressed at each session.

WATERCOLOR, Jo Ann Cooksey Bono

Wednesday, 1-3pm  September 16, 2009

Watercolor and Beyond! Students will explore a multitude of techniques, materials, and subjects to create exciting compositions. Visual weight, use of multiple mediums and “finding the story” will be emphasized. Critiques enable students to develop evaluation skills to improve their work.

WATERCOLOR, Jo Ann Cooksey Bono

Wednesday, 7-9pm  September 16, 2009

(Please see previous Class Description).

PORTRAIT/LANDSCAPE, Edward Lis

Thursday  September 17, 2009

10:30am-12:30pm - Portrait

11:30am-1:30pm - Landscape

10 week session. Learn the fundamentals of color, drawing, and composition as applied to portraiture. Make the subjects of your paintings come to life with the skills gained in this class. Instruction will be given in both areas. Individualism is encouraged.

WATERCOLOR, Laurie Daddona

Thursday, 1-4pm  September 17, 2009

Concentration on composition, watercolor technique, color mixing, and design elements. Enhance your skills while you explore this wonderful medium. All levels.

WATERCOLOR, Michael Adams

Friday, 9:30-12:30pm  September 18, 2009

Improve your painting skills through an in-depth study of watercolor techniques, materials and processes including transparent and opaque watercolor blending. Areas explored will be urban and natural landscape, animals, nature, and portraiture.

WATERCOLOR, Jo Ann Cooksey Bono

Friday, 1pm-3pm  September 18, 2009

For BEGINNERS. Basic techniques and materials will be explored. Students with little or no experience in drawing or painting are welcomed as well as seasoned artists who are interested in a refresher course. Critiques at each class enable students to develop evaluation skills and the appropriate vocabulary to improve their work.