Fall 2021 : Class : Art as Exploration: the Critique Class (Zoom Class): Robert Stuart
This class is designed to challenge participants to grow and to develop their own voice while exploring the “territory of art”. This will include visual presentations and discussions of works by historical and contemporary artists, as well as class critique of works submitted by students (to be shared with the class digitally). Instructor will also review current museum exhibits, gallery shows, and articles on art. Let’s talk about art!
Fall 2021 : Class : Light and Shadow in Watercolor (In-Person Class): Peg Sheridan
No matter what you are painting, you can improve it by organizing the light, dark, and shadow shapes in a pleasing way. The best watercolors have exciting patterns of lights and darks, and colorful shadows. In this class, we will learn about how to plan values, how to save white paper for sparkle, how to make a subject look 3 dimensional, and how to get dark colors without making mud. We will also learn about reflected light, using silhouettes effectively, and painting colorful shadows. You choose your subject matter, and Peg will help you to paint your best version of it with the techniques we learn in class. The class will include: demonstrations, critiques, and color worksheets. Students will be given homework assignments. A materials list will be sent upon registration.
We will be following CDC recommendations.
Spring 2021 : Lecture : Taste & See: History & Culture of Japanese Cuisine: Misa Kobayashi Stuart
Traditional Japanese cuisine is designated as UNESCO Intangible World Heritage of Humanity. It is known as Washoku. It is not just food, or recipes, but also culture and attitude toward materials, the seasons, nature and customs. In this program, we’ll look at the characteristics of Japanese cuisine, how it was developed, and the cultural and historical backgrounds which nurtured it. Topics will include materials – particular cooking utensils, seasonings and ingredients – and recipes. Classes will be one hour of lecture with optional 15 minutes Q&A
Spring 2021 : Workshop : Sketching Staunton: Ink & Watercolor Sketching: John A. Hancock
Sorry this workshop is cancelled. Please call the office for more information.
This 2-day workshop will cover traditional Plein-Air/studio skills as well as some very more contemporary approaches to the art of sketching. Beginning with an exploration of basic sketching with watercolor & ink skills, we will also explore design concepts for successful sketching. You will have the opportunity to develop two distinctly different but complementary techniques for boldly combining ink and watercolor. Open to beginners and more experienced students; advanced students welcome! This workshop will be conducted outside, taking advantage of Staunton’s urban and neighborhood landscapes. Social distancing and mask required. Social distancing and mask required.
Spring 2021 : Workshop : Sketching Staunton: Classical Pencil Sketching: John A. Hancock
This 2-day workshop will cover traditional Pencil drawing skills for sketching in Plein-Air and the studio. In addition, we will even engage some very contemporary approaches to the art of sketching and sketch design. You will explore basic sketching design and drawing skills, particularly the use of line and shading. We will also experiment with the use of chisel point lead techniques. Open to beginners and more experienced students, advanced students are especially welcome! This workshop will be conducted outside, taking advantage of Staunton’s urban and neighborhood landscapes. Social distancing and mask required.
Spring 2021 : Workshop : Crash Course in Portraiture: Shawn Dell Joyce
Get a crash course in proportions of the human head, capturing a likeness, and techniques to simplify facial features. Work from proportion charts developed by court portrait artists in Renaissance era, for profile and full face. See how beautifully proportionate human beings are, then make a detailed sketch of a profile portrait, and a full face portrait from a photo reference (supplied). Once, you get the hang of it, we will work from photo reference using pencil and charcoal. Open to beginners, intermediate and advanced students.
Materials: pad of charcoal paper, 2B or 4B pencil, charcoal or Conté.
Spring 2021 : Class : Tonal Drawing: Elizabeth Geiger
Tone underpins a lot of big issues in art – composition, mood, light, space and form. This class will examine these aspects of artmaking through tonal drawing using a variety of subjects from still life to interiors to self-portraits. Tonal drawing is a way to discover the subtleties and drama of value while also learning to organize an image with darks and lights. Plus, it can serve as a bridge to painting since it deals with masses more than lines. Each class will include critiques of homework, discussion of ideas with master images as examples and demonstrations by the instructor.
Spring 2021 : Class : Drawing Trees: Martin Geiger
This course outlines a solid and structural approach to draw and how this specifically relates to drawing Trees. Both bare and with foliage, Trees can be rather intimidating. We will cover the basics of how to draw the tree as a simple volume, with methods and materials covered as well. We will then gradually expand our knowledge to include how to deal with branches, foliage, tree trunks and anything else you might think of, all with a myriad of master drawings of trees to supplement your learning and inspire your personal practice.
Spring 2021 : Class : Study and Practice in Painting and Drawing: Ron Boehmer
The focus of the class will be on independent needs and projects, and individual and group critiques. Occasional instructor demos will be done on specific issues of painting in Plein air and painting landscape. Students may work in any medium for painting or drawing. NO computer generated processing of images will be presented. Class is designed for intermediate to advanced levels of experience in painting /or drawing. Instruction emphasizes cultivation of “skills of perception” and “understanding of how art images work and why they work the way they do.”
Class will meet outdoors at various locations in or around August County, Staunton, Waynesboro and the Harrisonburg region. Specific locations will be last minute decisions based on the weather, Covid issues, and access to rest room facilities.
Spring 2021 : Class : Getting Serious about Art!: Janly Jaggard
This series of classes are designed with the serious art student in mind. Emphasis will be on perfecting foundational skills of drawing and painting from observation and developing personal style from there. There will be a figure drawing component of the course. A significant aspect of the program will focus on preparation of a college application portfolio for those who hope to attend college as an art major. Other students will focus on independent projects. Students will be encouraged to carry out some art work between classes.
(Janly has many years of experience teaching High school students at Stuart- Hall school, Staunton and at the Shenandoah Valley Governor School in Fishersville).
Spring 2021 : Class : A Class for Beginner Artists: Janly Jaggard
The foundation of skill building for the visual arts is observational drawing. Although this is not a straightforward method to teach online, the series of classes will work with each student to enable drawing with skill and understanding.
Classes will use simple still life compositions set up that I will guide you to observe and draw. Additional tonal value, and then a progression towards color will be introduced as each student is ready.
Spring 2021 : Class : Young Artists Wanted!!!: Janly Jaggard
This session of in-person class is offered for young people who know they want to learn some art skills. They already love to draw and paint but want to explore a few different mediums. These students are showing creative potential that deserves to be nurtured. Each class will last 2 hours without a break so good concentration and focus is needed. The class size is limited to 5 students in consideration of social distancing
The class will offer possible projects during the course such as simple print making, drawing from observation, intro to painting with acrylics, simple clay pieces.
Spring 2021 : Class : Plein Air Painting in Watercolor: Peg Sheridan
Sorry this class is FULL.
Discover the joy of painting outside, and visit some of the prettiest places in our area! You will be amazed at how painting en plein air will increase your skill. We will learn tools for distilling a complicated scene into connected shapes and values. Peg will share various methods and tools for plein air painting, and will do demonstrations on site. You will choose what you paint. Soon all of your paintings, en plein air or in the studio, will improve. Subject matter will vary.
We will meet outside, at a predetermined location each week, unless the weather is bad (when we will either meet in the studio or reschedule the class). The instructor will offer critiques and individual help. A materials list will be provided.
Important: We will be following CDC guidelines. Do not come if you are not feeling well.
Spring 2021 : Class : Art as Exploration: The Critique Class: Robert Stuart
This class is designed to challenge participants to grow and to develop their own voice while exploring the “territory of art”. This will include visual presentations and discussions of works by historical and contemporary artists, as well as class critique of works submitted by students (to be shared with the class digitally). Instructor will also review current museum exhibits, gallery shows, and articles on art. Let’s talk about art!
Winter 2021 : Class : Loosening Up in Watercolor: Peg Sheridan
Do you feel like you have stalled in your watercolor painting? Do your paintings lack excitement and interest? Would you like to learn more about color and design? Then this may be the class that takes you to a new level! Get out of your rut, and try new ideas and techniques in watercolor. You choose your subject matter, and let Peg show you how to paint it in new, more interesting ways! This class is for those with some experience in basic watercolor techniques.