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Watercolor Sip and Paint - Kathy Leuck - July 11th
Watercolor Sip and Paint – Kathy Leuck – Thursday July 11th, 6:30 – 8:30 pm $35/$38/$40
Join other students and follow along as artist Kathy Leuck shows you step-by-step how to create a lovely grape vine painting. Perfect for a class that includes wine!! All supplies included.. and wine and snacks … are included! You are guaranteed to have a great time! All levels.
Fabulous Fibers - Connie Gennuardi - July 12th
Friday, July 12th, 10:30-3:30, $48/54/59
By using mixed patterns, colors, solids and textures, students will explore color mixing through fibers. Students will create a personal wall hanging using mixed fibers: Fabric, yarn, cord, leather and twine. Beads, feathers or other objects may also be incorporated. Size of project approx. 12″ W X 18-20″ L. 30 minute lunch break. Most materials will be supplied.
Lecture - John Singer Sargent - Presented by Ellen Burke - July 16th
Tuesday July 16th, 2:00 – 3:00 pm, $20
John Singer Sargent personified the Gilded Age. His portraits and oil paintings capturing both the spirit of modern life and the grandeur of the old masters won acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. By the early 20th century, Sargent had grown tired of portraiture telling a friend that oil painting had “grown stale” for him and that his newly preferred medium, watercolor, allowed him to work outside his studio and would “keep up his morale”. Join us as we explore the journey Sargent took with his watercolors from the canals of Venice, the Boboli Gardens of Florence, the Val d’Aosta and the Holy Land to name only a few. These confident bold watercolors reflect his renewed creative spirit, his intimate affection for the friends who traveled with him and the beautiful and exotic places he loved.
Travel Sketching in Watercolor - Ashleigh Corsino - July 18th
Thursday July 18th, 10:00 – 12:00, $30/$32/$34
Let’s go on an adventure! Students will be introduced to the magic of travel sketching. Best materials and examples will be shared, followed by a demonstration and a chance to try your own travel sketching. Please bring a travel sketchbook, pencil, and your own watercolors. Students will receive a micron pen to try out in class and keep.
Abstract Acrylics- More than Using a Paintbrush! - Carol Gradwohl - August 13th
Tuesday, August 13th, 10:00 – 2:00, $44/$48/$53
This is a fun and relaxing beginner class that will explore the use of different tools to move acrylic paint around on mixed media paper. Depending on how the paint is applied and the technique used, you will be surprised by the effects. You will also learn about composition to help you created beautiful abstract works of art. Beginner
Rescheduled- Date TBDIntroduction to Oils for Beginners -Leigh Lassiter - August 19th & 20th
Introduction to Oils for Beginners – Leigh Lassiter – Monday and Tuesday, August 19th & 20th – 10:00-3:00, $92/$101/$111This introductory class will cover the essentials to begin painting in Oils. We will discuss supplies including paints, brushes, surfaces and mediums. Interactive lessons will emphasize color mixing and achieving the desired hue, value and intensity. The student will be completing a series of exercises not a completed painting. Paint, brushes and surfaces will be provided. Beginner. 1 hour lunch
Lecture - the Last Paintings of Vincent Van Gogh - Ellen Burke - August 21st
Lecture – The Last Paintings of Vincent Van Gogh – Wednesday, August 21st, 2:00 – 3:00, $20A study in duality, Vincent Van Gogh was in a mental crisis when he created some of his most inspired paintings. The Cypress tree: in art history thought to represent death and eternal life, may have seemed a spiritual companion for van Gogh in his time of need. In writing to his brother Theo, Vincent expressed “the consolation of trees” and he devoted the same all-consuming fervent energy to the Cypress tree that he had given to his sunflowers. Join us as we examine the duality of van Gogh, his despair and hope, his crisis and brilliance, through his last paintings, letters and drawings.
Color Theory - Harry Neely - August 28th & 29th
Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 28th & 29th, 10:00-12:00, $44/$49/$54
Study color theory that the Washington DC group of painters use. This is the color mixing of the Impressionists. You will make a color study in two types of light to discover contrast, harmony and color schemes. This is the way Nelson Shanks and his students work.
Demos will be in oils, but students may also use acrylics if desired. All levels.
Exploring Gouache - Christine Stackhouse - September 12th
Thursday, Sept. 12th – 12:30-3:30 – $39/$42/$46
This class aims to introduce you to the versatility of Gouache(a more heavily pigmented watercolor). We shall look at weightsand characteristics of different papers and how they may help toachieve differing results. A demonstration of preparing a work andsome technique tips on shadowing and highlighting, and then timefor “free play”. The only pre-requisite for this class is that you comewith the intention of having fun!
Mentored Painting in Cold Wax Medium - Jude WInkley --Saturday September 14th
Saturday, September 14th, 12:30-3:00
Join Jude for a mentored Cold Wax Medium with Oil painting session. This will not be a formal class, but we will discuss what you are working on and explore together what you may want to try. Jude will answer your questions, chat with you about your painting and discuss anything new that she has learned. While previous attendance in “Using Cold Wax Medium With Oil” would be helpful it is not a prerequisite (if you have previous experience with the medium). Check out the supply list for suggested materials for this medium. (If you need cold wax medium, contact Jude beforehand – price $5 in cash)
Discovering Acrylics - Beth Ybarra - Sept. 16th & 17th
Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 16th & 17th, 10:00-2:00, $87/$96/$106
Working with a very limited palette, you will learn to mix an amazing range of colors, learn how to set up your palette, and the basics of working with acrylics. We will also have a short discussion about color theory. Paint, brushes, gesso and palette paper will be provided. Beginner
WaitlistIntroduction to Soft Pastels - Kathy Petz - Sept. 24th
Thursday, Sept. 24th, 1:00 – 4:00, $39/$42/$46
Always wanted to try soft pastels but didn’t know where to start? This class will introduce you to the various brands and types of pastels and papers available and their specific qualities. We will also discuss how to start a pastel painting, and more! Students will complete some exercises and get to try out the different supplies. Beginner (supplies included)
Beginning Alcohol Ink - Pam Griner -Wednesday, Sept. 25
Wednesday, September 25th, 11:30-2:30 $39/$42/$46
Spend a relaxing afternoon exploring the process of painting with alcohol ink. In this class you will learn about the medium, the different brands of ink, the paper that works best with the medium, and how to create simple abstract and landscape paintings. This will truly be a stress-free environment as we examine how the ink flows and how to manipulate it for the effect you desire. Beginner (all supplies included).
From Table to Canvas - Acrylic - Liz Apodaca - Sept. 26th & 27th
Thursday and Friday, Sept. 26th & 27th, $91/$102/$113
In this class we will abstractly interpret a plated meal onto a canvas using acrylic paint and various mediums that support and enhance the image. We will create a beautiful and unique piece of art by connecting the savory and color through the senses.
Next Step Acrylics - Beth Ybarra - Oct. 10th & 11th
Thursday and Friday, Oct. 10th & 11th, 10:00 – 2:00, $77/$87/$96
If you have a general understanding of acrylics and color mixing, come join me for the Next Step in Acrylics. We’ll talk about how to transfer your photo image to the canvas and cropping your image for an appealing composition. You will also learn about general perspective, value, shapes and refining those shapes. Level: Intermediate
Mix It Up with altered Papers - Carol Gradwohl - Oct. 15th & 16th
Tuesday ad Wednesday, Oct. 5th & 16th and 12th, 10:30-3:00 $91/$102/$113
Students will learn how to alter National Geographic magazine pages using Citra Solv. One day one, students will practice using various techniques to create small art and different ways to embellish and create papers for future projects. On the second day, students will learn how to create a collage using their Citra Solv papers and the instructor will demonstrate the use of resin to enhance their work with brilliance and luminosity. All levels. (30 minute lunch break)
Beginning Scratchboard - Emma Wilson - October 17th
Thursday, October 17th, 10:00-2:00 $48/$54/$58
If you’ve never tried scratchboard before – come give it a try. You will learn how to scratch away paint to indicate lines, light, and value using different common techniques such as hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, pointillism, contouring, and etching. Learn how to use the tools to get various effects. NO DRAWING SKILL REQUIRED! All Supplies will be included.
Intermediate Alcohol Ink - Pam Griner -Oct. 22nd
Tuesday Octobr 22nd, 11:30 – 2:30 $39/$43/$46
In this class you will expand your knowledge of working with alcohol inks and discover painting techniques to create a more advanced look to your work. You will learn to go beyond dropping or pouring the ink onto Yupo paper. Prerequisite: Beginning Alcohol Ink (Paper Included)
WaitlistUsing Light and Color in the Landscape - Courtney Herndon - Oct. 23rd & 24th
Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 23rd & 24th, 10:00 – 3:30,$86/$97/$108
We will be inspired by shapes in our photo references, then enhance them with color and light, using our paints and brushes to capture what the camera misses. Please join me for two days of COLOR in your painting. Lots of color mixing, a big brush, and thought. “A loose painting is not loosely done” (1 hour lunch break)
Beginning Acrylic Pouring - Meredith Markfield - October 25th
Friday, October 25th, 11:00 – 2:00, $37/$40/$44
This class is an introduction to basic fluid acrylic pouring. Students will learn to mix the paints with flow medium to the proper consistency. They will observe demonstrations of both a “dirty pour flip cup” and a “bottle bottom” pour. Then students will each create their own two paintings. Most supplies included
Classes and Workshops
Everyone, member and non-member, can participate in the creative art activities at the League. Regular classes, workshops, demonstrations, and critiques are available for the artist in a variety of media.
Full Members receive a 20% discount on class fee and Associate Members receive a 10% discount on class fee.
Register Early!
Our classes and workshops are taught by well-known highly qualified instructors. Enrollment is limited so early registration is strongly encouraged. Classes which do not meet the minimum number of students may be cancelled, so register promptly to be sure the class you want can be offered. Classes must be paid for at the time of enrollment. Click here for our registration and cancellation policy.
Amenities
There is a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker in the break room for your use. Coffee or tea is 75 cents a cup – make your own. There is a drink machine in the studio area. Restrooms are across from the office.