Color Theory and Mixing Palettes Workshop
This four-part course is a great offering for students who are looking to get deep into the well of color theory and want to feel more comfortable painting with color.
Students will be introduced to the dynamics of the color wheel and learn about different friendly relationships they can build upon when creating their palettes at home. We will mix a color chart together using each students’ chosen color combinations. We will explore how context is key for colors and how there are no bad colors, only color combinations that fail to harmonize or celebrate each other. You’ll come away from this class with a passion for color, a firmer grasp on how to tackle this often intimidating element, and a handmade color chart that will help you understand how to make strong palettes. Minimum 3 students; maximum 8 students.
All materials will be supplied. Students may bring their own favorite acrylics or brushes.
Drawing and Painting from Life Workshop
This four-part course is a great offering for students who are starting their drawing and painting journey from scratch or who would like to enhance their practice with a refresh of some fundamental drawing and painting techniques. We will start the first class with drawing from observation, then will move into individual painting projects where students can choose to work from a shared still life, or may bring in their own images to reference. Together we will break up the many layers that build a rich painting into approachable steps, allowing you to build confidence and have fun with the process!
Materials: Plenty of materials will be supplied, including one 16 x 20 canvas for each student, student-grade acrylic paints, brushes, and palettes. Students are asked to bring a large sketchbook or newsprint pad. Students are welcome to bring their own materials if they have a particular canvas size or have their own selection of paints they’d like to use.
Collaging by Mapping Inner Dreamscapes
Collage is a powerful and accessible medium for translating thoughts and feelings into a visual language. We will briefly look back in art history at a few artists who approach collage materials from unique perspectives. Using this inspiration as a jumping off point, we will tear through magazines and other materials to compose collages of our inner dreamscapes and unearth our personal or collective aspirations for a brighter future. Minimum 3 students; maximum 10 students.
Introduction to Relief Printing
Have you ever been curious about making your own woodblock prints? Join us for this simple introduction to relief printmaking where we will briefly look at historical examples of relief printmaking works, demonstrate some craving techniques, carve a small woodblock, and print our blocks together. Minimum 3 students; maximum 8 students.
All materials will be supplied. Small materials fee for supplies included in class fee.