Winter and Spring 2017 : Class : Drawing for Form: Elizabeth Geiger
This course is for anyone wanting to improve the sculptural quality of their drawing. Using a variety of charcoals, we will focus on the weight and mass of objects. Each class will start with a consideration of homework drawings, followed by a short discussion with examples from instructor’s and other artists’ work. Participants will then work from observation on large, extended drawings that will take several class periods, and will spend warmer class days outdoors drawing trees.http://perceptualpainters.com/artists/elizabeth-geiger
Winter and Spring 2017 : Class : Art as Exploration: Critique Class – Second Session: Robert Stuart
Participants bring their work in any media for constructive review. The goal is growth as an artist through a deepening discernment of strengths and challenges in one’s work. Artistic development will also be supported with the study of current art exhibitions and topics in contemporary art. Exhibition catalogs, articles on art and pertinent visual material will be presented and discussed at the beginning of class. The remaining time will be equally divided among participants to present and discuss their work. www.robertstuart.net
Winter and Spring 2017 : Class : Art as Exploration: Critique Class – First Session: Robert Stuart
Participants bring their work in any media for constructive review. The goal is growth as an artist through a deepening discernment of strengths and challenges in one’s work. Artistic development will also be supported with the study of current art exhibitions and topics in contemporary art. Exhibition catalogs, articles on art and pertinent visual material will be presented and discussed at the beginning of class. The remaining time will be equally divided among participants to present and discuss their work. www.robertstuart.net
Summer 2017 : Workshop : Understanding and Enjoying Art: Al Gury
How do methods, materials and styles of art influence what artists do and the choices they make? This one day survey will provide a useful approach to art history – the How and Why of art, both past and present. Al has many years of experience as an artist and professor at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Bring your art questions, no matter how simple or complex, and join us for a lively conversation about art and culture! Slide lecture, Al’s art examples and discussion will provide an enjoyable morning in the studio. No art experience required. www.algury.com
Summer 2017 : Workshop : Alla Prima Painting: Focus on Flowers: Al Gury
The alla prima or direct painting method seeks to capture an image in one painting session – perfect for recording the fleeting beauty of fresh flowers. Painters are encouraged (but not required) to bring fresh garden flowers to create still life arrangements in the studio. Lectures, critiques, demonstrations and plenty of painting time will help participants weigh aesthetic choices and compositional ideas. There will be opportunities to ask and answer questions regarding painting in general, and alla prima painting in particular. Oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastel artists welcome. Al is author of Alla Prima: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Direct Painting. www.algury.com
Summer 2017 : Workshop : Sculpt and Draw the Portrait: Elise Schweitzer
This workshop will focus on one of the most intriguing subjects in representational art: the portrait. Through a combination of drawing and sculpting exercises, we will explore the planes of the face and the expressive possibilities of our features while mastering the inner anatomical structure of the human head. A small hand held sculpture will be created in clay, and drawing exercises will reinforce learning. There will be a live portrait model each afternoon. Demos and lots of individual attention will be provided. www.EASchweitzer.com
Summer 2017 : Workshop : Essentials for Plein Air Painting: Stewart White
An architectural illustrator and plein air painter who is an experienced practitioner of watercolor, oil and acrylic, Stewart is President of the Mid-Atlantic Plein-Air Painters Association and has much to share about plein air painting materials and methods. Stewart will demonstrate techniques and speak about the strengths and weaknesses of various materials. Students will then “put it all together” while painting in nature. Printed handouts will include content information, bibliography and helpful resources. For oil, acrylic or watercolor painters. www.stewartwhitestudios.com
Summer 2017 : Workshop : Exploring Vitreous Enamel on Copper: Janly Jaggard
Using powdered glass fused onto sheet copper at very high temperatures in a kiln, you will see how color, pattern and surface can be created using this very exciting technique. Each color is a separate firing but only takes a minute. There will be step by step instructions and lots of color choices as you build up colors and pattern to complete your work. At the end of the class you will have created a small piece of enamel to take home with you. Only six seats available for this one day workshop. All enamel materials and first piece of copper are provided. Additional copper available for purchase at cost. A small number of basic art supplies will be required. www.janlyjaggard.com
Summer 2017 : Workshop : Composition with Light and Shadow: Plein Air:
This workshop is for students who wish to renew, refresh or enhance their painting skills, regardless of painting media. Participants will create images through direct observation-and if possible plein air (determined by weather). There will be a color palette discussion and a painting demonstration each morning with Q&A and student modeling of concepts. During the afternoon, students will paint outside with ongoing one-on-one critique and direction as needed. Students will use reference material as well as onsite information to create a painting each day. Sunday will have time at the end of the day for group critique and possible directions. www.artworksbydaviddiaz.com
Summer 2017 : Workshop : The Joy of Painting Koi in Watercolor: Robin Poteet
The fluid nature of watercolor is perfect for painting fish and underwater scenes. Robin will guide you through the process where very little drawing is needed and splashing on paint is encouraged in this saturated wet-into-wet technique! Students will watch their koi gradually “appear” as they lift out their background colors. Robin provides koi reference photos and backboards (student supply list provided upon registration). Day two, students will use a similar technique to paint tropical fish, sea turtles, or other underwater creatures from magazines or online references they bring to the class. This workshop is a great way to loosen up and explore the magical qualities of watercolor. Suitable for anyone with basic watercolor understanding and beyond. www.robinpoteet.com
Summer 2017 : Workshop : Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing Techniques: Sarah Lock
Instruction will focus on the concepts and skills required to design and work in metals. Techniques covered include hard soldering with a torch, simple chain making, metal forming, sawing, cutting, chasing, stamping, and finishing. With the instructor’s guidance, students will use jeweler’s saws, pliers, hammers, stakes, files, and polishing wheels, to create wearable sculpture (jewelry items), or small free-standing compositions. All tools and materials are provided, including brass and copper sheet wire. Silver and semi-precious stones will be available for purchase at cost. Students may bring their own stones or other materials to use in their designs. www.oasisfineartsandcrafts.org
Summer 2017 : Workshop : A Brief Intro to Drawing: Janly Jaggard
If you are likely to say “I can’t even draw a stick figure” but wish you could, why not take this short class and discover that you really can draw? Over two evenings Janly will help you find out how to use charcoal drawing sticks to draw objects from direct observation. Your efforts will bring great reward as you learn about form and tonal value. All materials provided. www.janlyjaggard.com
Summer 2017 : Workshop : Art & Culture of Japan: Touring Kyoto: Misa Kobayashi Stuart
Kyoto is the most visited city in Japan because of its rich cultural heritage. There are approximately 1700 temples, and 800 shrines. Among them, 17 are designated World Heritage Sites. In this presentation we’ll “visit” not only the most famous sites with wall paintings, sculptures and gardens, but also some hidden gems. Misa, a native of Japan, will guide participants around Kyoto through visual presentation with practical travel tips.
Summer 2017 : Workshop : Color: Control and Expression: Jeffery Stockberger
As painters, color is one of our most powerful tools. How can we best take advantage of color and all it has to offer? In this workshop we will explore the many qualities of color, the ways that artists throughout history have utilized color and the methodology to unlock its expressive potential. Through demonstrations and exercises we will explore the concept of creating space and atmosphere and learn to use the color wheel to gain palette control. To better understand the tools we will discuss different pigments, mediums and mixing techniques. This workshop is geared toward painters working in oil though all disciplines are welcome. Open to all skill levels. www.jefferystockberger.com
Summer 2017 : Class : Oil and Acrylic Painting for Beginners: Elizabeth Geiger
If you are new to oil or acrylic painting or want a refresher for your studio practice, come and join us as we tackle basic issues of painting such as tone, composition and color. We will begin by working in black and white to get a handle on the tonal structure of our subjects and continue with paintings in a limited palette of colors. Class periods will consist of a short consideration of homework followed by a discussion of basic painting issues with examples. The rest of the class will be spent working on paintings from a large still life set up. Students will gain skills, build confidence and have fun. http://perceptualpainters.com/artists/elizabeth-geiger