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1 Still Life Drawing
Learning to draw objectively is a challenge
as the mind gets lazy; this class will teach fundamental drawing
methods to create strong skills in close study, training you to observe
truthfully and accurately. We will investigate
single and cross contour, implied line, tonal values and shading, and
develop accurate perspective and relationship measurement, to
successfully translate three dimensional subjects into two dimensional
drawings. You will be encouraged to keep sketchbooks
using thumbnails and gathered materials as well as constant practice
drawings. Come and learn to trust your eyes and have fun!!! Instructor:
SUSIE WILSON* Level: All Offered: 6 Tues. starting May 7, Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm Fee: $145/ $125 Members.
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2a.Traditional Figure Drawing* - Wednesday
Drawing the human figure is acknowledged to
be the best foundation for learning the process of really seeing small
details and acquiring perspective and measurement skills to benefit all
future artistic endeavours. In this traditional
drawing class, you will be encouraged to explore gesture, shape, tone,
balance, perspective, and measurement as the means of producing accurate
and confident drawings from a life model. By learning to draw
realistically you will be empowered to draw creatively,
with energy and CONFIDENCE.This class is suited to all levels. For the
emerging artist, it will encourage guided exploration, using charcoal,
pencil or conte, but it will also offer an opportunity for artists of
all abilities to hone existing skills with instruction
at any level they might require. Offered: 6 Wednesdays. beginning May
8, Time:12:30- 3:00pm, Class Fee: $145/ $125 Members, Model Fee: $46 at
1st class Instructor:
SUSIE WILSON* Susie
has a BA in Fine Art Printmaking from the Norfolk Institute of Art and
Design (UK), a degree in Illustration and an HNDBTEC degree in
Education, also in the UK. . She taught Life Drawing
at the Norfolk Institute and was a college lecturer in the subject at
the Norwich School of Art. Since arriving in America she has taught
private and group classes for approximately 20 years, and has
participated in Open Studios.
2b.Traditional Figure Drawing* - Thursday
Same as the class above. Offered: 6 Thursdays. beginning May
Time:10:00- 12:00pm, Class Fee: $145/ $125 Members, Model Fee: $40 at
1st class Instructor: SUSIE WILSON*
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3. FAT OVER LEAN: The art of mixed media layering
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Experience the infinite possibilities of
paper, paint and found materials while creating a series of small ready
to hang, mixed-media artworks. The goals of these workshops are to
experiment with different techniques, layer them
properly and have a good time. Part color theory class, part exposure
to fresh ideas about composition with emphasis on creativity, how to
loosen up and break the rules. Combing, scribing, rubbings, stencils,
stickers, stamping, whitewashes, transfers, gold
leaf, rust, glazing, tinting and even smoke are finding their way into
FINE ART and we will play with them all. Students are encouraged to
bring black & white photocopies (not color, but we will hand tint)
of your favorite photographs to use as your personal
images in creating your art. Using photos that you have taken will make
your finished work more unique and original to you. Feel free to bring
any materials you have questions about or would like to use. All levels
are welcome. 6 Weds, beginning May 8th
TIME: 3:30-5:30 FEE: $145 / $125 members, $10 materials fee. Instructor:
DEE HOOKER is a full time professional artist, co-director of ART FOR ART and a 25 year Open Studio participant.
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4a.
Painting Workshop
Acrylic and Oil, all levels of experience
welcome. Learn the principles that will make your paintings come to life
in a workshop filled with enthusiastic coaching. Using still life,
discover what really matters and how to analyze
and fix problems as they arise. Watch your work take on a new vibrancy
and light. Level: All Offered: 6 Weds. starting May 8, Time: 6:30pm -
9:30pm Fee: $145 / $125 Members. Instructor:
W. DOWNEY DYER*. a
full time professional artist with over 20 years experience as a
gallery and frame shop owner, Bill studied 8 years privately with
foremost impressionist Don Hatfield; an Open Studio
artist who has exhibited widely.
4b. Painting Workshop
Same class as above in Acrylic and Oil.
Levels: All, Offered: 6 Fridays. starting May 10, Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fee: $145 / $125 Members. Instructor:
W. DOWNEY DYER
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5.
Watercolor
Six weeks of botanical only. A mini -
portfolio will be created to include 12 paintings of fruit, vegetables,
flowers, leaves and root systems. Participants are encouraged to use
only arches 140 or 300 lb paper. Levels: All
Offered: 6 Thurs. beginning May 9 Time:1:00- 4:00pm Fee:$145 / $125
-Members Instructor: LINDA LORD
is a self-trained artist and
illustrator with over 16 years teaching experience in her studio and
via the SC Watercolor Society; an Open Studio artist whose exhibits
include Cozumel, Mexico. Linda also publishes with
a decorative art publisher.
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6. Pastel Studio
Loosen up and have fun with pastels!
Various pastel approaches, surface possibilities, color choices, light
and shadow, layering and underpainting will be covered. Participants may
work from their own reference materials or still
life set ups. This is a supportive class with individual attention and
problem solving, demos, and critiques. The emphasis is on developing a
personal style and handling of this versatile and vibrant
medium. Level: All Offered: 6 Fri., on May 10, 31, June
7, 14, 21, 28, Time: 9:30am to 12:30 pm Fee: $145 / $125 Members
Instructor:
JOAN HELLENTHAL BA
Fine Art Brown University, MA Fine Art SJSU; CA credentialed art
instructor, painter and mixed media artist who exhibits in many private
and corporate collections
inc. MAH, UCSC and Open Studios.
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Weekend Workshops Classes
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7. Collage - The Natural Way
This workshop will let students learn
to create a series of unique collages inspired by nature and its
elements. Working with a limited palette and paste, layering elements
and composition will be focused on. Distressing papers
and ideas on creating a body of work will be discussed. Instructor
demonstrations and lots of individual attention provided. Bring a sack
lunch! Offered: April 6 & 7. Levels: All, Time: 10 - 4:00, Fee:
$150 / $130 Members, Materials Fee: $15. 1st day of
class. Instructor ROBERTA LEE WOODS.
Roberta has a B.F.A. from The Maryland Institute, College of Art, and
an M.A. from CSU, Chico. She is a long term Santa Cruz Open Studio
artist and has been teaching
collage and mixed media in California for over 20 years.
8. Color and Light Intensive
Explore color and light! This class
will guide you through a series of simple steps that will expand your
range of color expressiveness and help improve your powers of
observation. We will use strongly-lit studio set-ups to
discover the sensuous nuances of color in light and shadow. Medium: Oil
or Acrylic Offered: April 20 & 21 Time: 10-4:00 Fee: $150 / $130
Members. Level: All Instructor:
STANLEY GOLDSTEIN an
established Bay Area painter who shows nationally, including New York,
San Francisco, and Los Angeles, with works in the permanent collections
of the Fine arts Museums of
San Francisco and Santa Clara's Triton Museum. He has taught at the San
Francisco Art Institute, SF City College extension, California Academy
of Sciences, Idyllwild Arts, and many workshops and privates classes.
9. Catching the Light with Pastel
Explore light in the landscape with
dry pastels in this class suitable for all levels. We will work indoors
and out, and practice using a series of questions to help make
decisions in the pastel painting process. Demonstrations
will focus on working quickly in changing light conditions, finding
compositions that work, painting on a variety of surfaces, and using
different techniques to control the medium and achieve a range of
outcomes. Stretch yourself by trying pastel, or strengthen
your ongoing pastel painting practice. No matter what medium you use,
spending a weekend studying light will help you grow as an artist. Class
will meet at the Art League with forays out to local natural areas if
the weather cooperates. Bring a sack lunch!
Offered: April 27 & 28. Levels: All, Time: 9 - 3:30, Fee: $150 /
$130 Members, Instructor
ERIKA PERLOFF. Erika has been painting the
local landscape in pastel for over 20 years and is also an experienced
educator. Her work is widely exhibited and collected.
10. Journaling
Journaling helps us to slow down to
really see and appreciate the world around us. This course is designed
for those who love being in nature and wish to record their experiences
in the form of an illustrated journal. The basic
elements of watercolor, color pencil, pen and ink wash will be covered
as well as the fundamentals of layout and design to create a pleasing
page. Drawing theory from Frederick Franck's "Zen of Seeing," and Betty
Edward's "Drawing on the Right Side of the
Brain," will be presented to encourage us to turn down the internal
critic, free up creativity, and enjoy both the process and the product
as we journal our experiences. We will meet at the UC Arboretum to enjoy
the glorious weather and views. Bring a sack
lunch! Offered: June 1 & 2. Levels: All Time: 9 - 3:30, Fee: $150 /
$130-Members Admission: $10 Instructor
CYNTHIA ARMSTRONG holds
a graduate degree from UC Santa Cruz in Science Illustration and a
Master's in Education from Stanford University. She has been a freelance
illustrator and artist for over 15 years,
and a teacher for the past 10 years. Cynthia, as a published
illustrator, has traveled and journaled extensively throughout her
career.
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11. Watercolor: Tools & Techniques
This two-day watercolor workshop will
feature three painting projects, two simple and fun projects to
introduce students to tools, techniques and develop their style. There
will be an additional extended project to pull these
together. We will be exploring basic to advanced painting techniques to
create beautiful and dramatic watercolor paintings. All Levels. Bring a
sack lunch! Offered: June 29 & 30. Levels: All. Time: 9am -
3:30pm, Fee: $150 / $130. Materials list provided.
Instructor SHIRLEY LEHNER-RHOADES Shirley is an Open Studio artist and owner of Scotts Valley Art Center, an art instruction school since 1997.
12. Landscape Workshop
This 2 day workshop will cover the
basic principles of painting: line, form, value, color, texture, and
edges. You will paint the first morning. After a brief presentation at
the Art League, we will travel to our first site.
Have all your supplies and be ready to discover new ways of seeing the
great landscapes around us.Bring a sack lunch! Offered: July 20 &
21. Levels: All, Time: 9 - 3:30, Fee: $150 / $130 Members, Instructor
MICHELE HAUSMAN Michele
has exhibited her oil landscapes in Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art
Tour for the past 12 years. She is represented by Local Color in Big
Sur and Scotts Valley Artisans.
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Figurative Drawing
Facilitated by Open Studio artist Richard Bennett
$16 (Members $14; Students $10). Drop-Ins welcome!
Monday Night Drawing - Drawing from a model
no instruction, Evenings 7-10 p.m.
1 & 3rd Monday Afternoon Drawing & Painting
1:30-4:30pm Live model, longer poses
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Payment
Cancellation Policy: Full refund 7 calendar days prior to 1st class,
2-3 weeks for refund
Mail payment to:
SCAL, 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Wed-Sat, 12-5 & Sun 12-4
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