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Tag Archive for: Adult / Teen (16+)

Watercolor of the Wild

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Learn how to paint the people, landscapes, animals, or flowers you love. Receive personal one-on-one attention, as well as daily demonstrations to help you grow in experience as a watercolor artist. All skill levels are welcome. 

Instructor:  Ken Buck

Supply List

Winsor Newton or Daniel Smith colors tubes

  • Permanent Alizarin Crimson
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Burnt Umber
  • Cadmium Red
  • Cadmium Yellow
  • Transparent Yellow
  • Cerulean Blue
  • Cobalt Turquoise
  • French Ultramarine Blue
  • Hooker’s Green Dark
  • Indigo
  • Permanent Mauve
  • Permanent Magenta
  • Permanent Sap Green
  • Rhodonite Genuine
  • Raw Sienna
  • Sepia
  • Phthalo Green

Additional Watercolor Supplies:

  • 4 H pencil and kneaded eraser
  • Watercolor paper; 140 pound to 300-pound, rough/cold press. (individual sheets* or watercolor blocks)
  • Two plastic water containers
  • Rags or paper towels
  • Masking tape
  • A flat watercolor palette with multiple wells
  • Flat watercolor brushes, mop brush, and a script brush or liner

Please bring your own photographic images to paint from each week.

*If using individual sheets of paper, you will need a drawing board to attach the paper to

Intermediate Oil Painting

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Develop and hone your oil painting skills.  Using a subject of your choice, you will work on color choice, brush strokes, and will receive individualized attention.  Some drawing and painting experience is necessary.  Please bring reference photos.

Instructor:  Judy Guttman

Supply List

Below is a list of suggested supplies, however, you are welcome to wait and discuss supplies with the instructor on the first day of class.
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Beginner Watercolor

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Prepare to become a successful watercolor painter. There is a strong emphasis on drawing and painting subjects such as landscapes, architecture, and water scenes. No experience in watercolor painting is required.

Instructor:  Sarah Rocheleau

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Please bring a few photos you love and would like to paint.

Intermediate Handbuilding

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Develop more advanced handbuilding techniques from previous handbuilding classes, to create both functional and sculptural work. Explore advanced pinching, coiling, slab making, and surface alteration to help create beautifully glazed and fired ceramic ware.

Beginner Handbuilding courses are preferred before registering for this class.

Instructor:  Charity Rust-Jordan

Supply List

Students will need to bring:  (Links are recommendations, not required brands)

Students will be provided:

    • Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
    • One (1) bag of clay

Beginner Oil Painting

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Be introduced to the wonderful world of oil painting! We will discuss the value of underpainting, and the difference that a color vs a monochrome underpainting can make. We will look at how to choose reference photos and use them as a tool to achieve your desired look, as well as discuss seeing and painting light and shadow.

Instructor:  Gabrielle Siekman

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Due to the nature of the materials, we recommend that you bring an apron or an over-shirt.

Pastels

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Explore color through pastels at a beginner and intermediate level. Use traditional pastels as you learn how to mix colors and layering processes. Create still lifes and landscapes using a photo reference. Expand your skills through demonstrations and personal instruction.

Instructor:  Ken Buck

Supply List

Please bring your own reference photo to class each week.

Required:

  • Pastel-toned paper with colors (pad or individual sheets)
  • Pastel boards or sanded pastel paper (your choice of drawing surface)
  • Pastels: Sennelier, Nu Pastels, Rembrandt or Great American
  • For paper sheets you will need masking tape or bull clamps, and a drawing board that is larger than your paper. 
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Stiff bristle brush
  • Soft vine charcoal

Optional:

  • Pastel pencils
  • Cookie tray
  • Dish towel or rags
  • Wet wipes 

Pastels

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Explore color through pastels at a beginner and intermediate level. Use traditional pastels as you learn how to mix colors and layering processes. Create still lifes and landscapes using a photo reference. Expand your skills through demonstrations and personal instruction.

Instructor:  Ken Buck

Supply List

Please bring your own reference photo to class each week.

Required:

  • Pastel-toned paper with colors (pad or individual sheets)
  • Pastel boards or sanded pastel paper (your choice of drawing surface)
  • Pastels: Sennelier, Nu Pastels, Rembrandt or Great American
  • For paper sheets you will need masking tape or bull clamps, and a drawing board that is larger than your paper. 
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Stiff bristle brush
  • Soft vine charcoal

Optional:

  • Pastel pencils
  • Cookie tray
  • Dish towel or rags
  • Wet wipes 

Pastels

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Explore color through pastels at a beginner and intermediate level. Use traditional pastels as you learn how to mix colors and layering processes. Create still lifes and landscapes using a photo reference. Expand your skills through demonstrations and personal instruction.

Instructor:  Ken Buck

Supply List

Please bring your own reference photo to class each week.

Required:

  • Pastel-toned paper with colors (pad or individual sheets)
  • Pastel boards or sanded pastel paper (your choice of drawing surface)
  • Pastels: Sennelier, Nu Pastels, Rembrandt or Great American
  • For paper sheets you will need masking tape or bull clamps, and a drawing board that is larger than your paper. 
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Stiff bristle brush
  • Soft vine charcoal

Optional:

  • Pastel pencils
  • Cookie tray
  • Dish towel or rags
  • Wet wipes 

Pastels

in ,

Explore color through pastels at a beginner and intermediate level. Use traditional pastels as you learn how to mix colors and layering processes. Create still lifes and landscapes using a photo reference. Expand your skills through demonstrations and personal instruction.

Instructor:  Ken Buck

Supply List

Please bring your own reference photo to class each week.

Required:

  • Pastel-toned paper with colors (pad or individual sheets)
  • Pastel boards or sanded pastel paper (your choice of drawing surface)
  • Pastels: Sennelier, Nu Pastels, Rembrandt or Great American
  • For paper sheets you will need masking tape or bull clamps, and a drawing board that is larger than your paper. 
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Stiff bristle brush
  • Soft vine charcoal

Optional:

  • Pastel pencils
  • Cookie tray
  • Dish towel or rags
  • Wet wipes 

Beginner Stained Glass

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Explore the tools, strategies, and techniques used to cut and grind glass into your own custom designs. Foil, solder, and patina to finish your piece. This class is set up as a beginner class or a refresher class. No glass working experience is needed.

This class is construction based; hand strength and dexterity are required.

Instructor:  Austin Deal

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Please Note:  Students may have to purchase their own glass if the studio doesn’t have the exact materials for the student’s specific and/or unique needs.