PAINTING (WATERCOLORS, Acrylics, Oils, Pastels, and Mixed Media)

SUMMER 2023

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F49623 Abstract Painting - Summer I, Mondays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Instructor: Derek Meier
Skill level: ALL

This course is an exploration of abstract painting in acrylic, oil, or watercolor paints, or oil or soft pastels. The class focuses on the formal principles of art that are vital to balanced compositions. You will expand your knowledge and use of those principles as you develop your personal style. Students work at their own pace on a series of abstract paintings with friendly critiques and individual guidance. New students, please use the materials list on our website.

Enrollment limited to 15; ages 16 and up

Irregular classes scheduled starting 6/19/2023 and ending 7/17/2023 at 9:00AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 142.00 ea.

G49723 Abstract Painting - Summer II, Mondays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Instructor: Jon Neuse
Skill level: ALL

This course is an exploration of abstract painting in acrylic, oil, or watercolor paints, or oil or soft pastels. The class focuses on the formal principles of art that are vital to balanced compositions. You will expand your knowledge and use of those principles as you develop your personal style. Students work at their own pace on a series of abstract paintings with friendly critiques and individual guidance. New students, please use the materials list on our website.

Enrollment limited to 15; ages 16 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Monday starting 7/24/2023 and ending 8/21/2023 at 9:00AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 177.00 ea.

F41423 Intermediate/Advanced Painting Studio, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Dorothy Odland
Skill level: I, AD

Understand more about the process of making art and developing personal style using oil, acrylic or watercolor. Work at your own pace with individual instruction in this open studio format class. Bring paints, brushes and painting surface to the first class.

Enrollment limited to 15; ages 16 and up

Irregular classes scheduled starting 6/19/2023 and ending 7/18/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 142.00 ea.

G41423 Intermediate/Advanced Painting Studio, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Classes scheduled every week on Tuesday starting 7/25/2023 and ending 8/22/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 177.00 ea.

F47523 Pastel Landscape, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Art Weeks
Skill level: AB, I, AD

The focus of this class is to understand pastels and help you find, trust and enrich your own artistic voice through this wonderful medium. Study the techniques of master artists to learn how value, composition, style and color turn into great works of art. Discover the luminosity of this pure pigment and capture the spirit of pastels. Learn how quickly you can lay down a sketch - a major benefit of the pastel medium! A materials list is on our website.

Enrollment limited to 12; ages 16 and up

Irregular classes scheduled starting 6/20/2023 and ending 7/18/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 142.00 ea.

G47523 Pastel Landscape, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Classes scheduled every week on Tuesday starting 7/24/2023 and ending 8/22/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 177.00 ea.

F43123 Watercolor: Focus on Nature, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Coco Connolly
Skill level: B, AB, I

Rendering plants, natural objects and landscapes invites us to concentrate on the fundamentals of painting: composition, color, texture, form. We can focus on a single flower or capture a landscape. Through demos, discussions, and painting sessions in class, we’ll cover color balance and mixing, try some different application methods to broaden your skills, and discuss composition - what to emphasize, and what to leave out! Bring your own images or objects for reference, or you may use those provided by the instructor. Work with your watercolor materials or see the materials list on the website for suggestions.

Enrollment limited to 15; ages 16 and up

Irregular classes scheduled starting 6/20/2023 and ending 7/18/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 142.00 ea.

G43123 Watercolor: Focus on Nature, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Classes scheduled every week on Tuesday starting 7/25/2023 and ending 8/22/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 177.00 ea.

F41523 Beginning/Intermediate Painting Studio, Tuesdays, 1 - 4 p.m.

Instructor: Dorothy Odland
Skill level: B, AB, I

Learn the basics or brush up on rusty skills. Work in oil, acrylic or watercolor to explore color and personal style. Work at your own pace with individual instruction in this open studio format class. Bring paints, brushes and painting surface to the first class.

Enrollment limited to 15; ages 16 and up

Irregular classes scheduled starting 6/20/2023 and ending 7/18/2023 at 1:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 142.00 ea.

G41523 Beginning/Intermediate Painting Studio, Tuesdays, 1 - 4 p.m.

Classes scheduled every week on Tuesday starting 7/24/2023 and ending 8/22/2023 at 1:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 177.00 ea.

F44323 Botanical Art: Early Summer Garden, Tuesdays, 1 - 4 p.m.

Instructor: Kathy Creger
Skill level: ALL

Learn to create accurate and artistic representations of plants and flowers, using the early summer garden as your source for inspiration and subject matter. We'll practice the careful observation and rendering of the lines, values, and textures of your subject to bring your painting to life! Bring your drawing and/or watercolor painting materials and hot-pressed paper to work on.

Enrollment limited to 15; ages 16 and up

Irregular classes scheduled starting 6/20/2023 and ending 7/18/2023 at 1:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 142.00 ea.

G44323 Botanical Art: Late Summer Garden, Tuesdays, 1 - 4 p.m.

Instructor: Kathy Creger
Skill level: ALL

Learn to create accurate and artistic representations of plants and flowers, using the late summer garden as your source for inspiration and subject matter. We'll practice the careful observation and rendering of the lines, values, and textures of your subject to bring your painting to life! Bring your drawing and/or watercolor painting materials and hot-pressed paper to work on.

Enrollment limited to 15; ages 16 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Tuesday starting 7/25/2023 and ending 8/22/2023 at 1:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 177.00 ea.

F48023 Learn to Paint from the Masters, Tuesdays, 6 - 9 p.m.

Instructor: Kevin Kluever
Skill level: AB, I, AD

Improve your paintings by learning techniques from the masters! Learn how to enlarge a small sketch into a full-size painting, how to match the palette and mood of the painting you've chosen to re-create, and how to make acrylics suggest the depth and richness of oils through wet-on-wet and dry-brushing techniques. Instructor will provide five images to choose from (artists include George Inness, Robert Henri, Alfred Sisley, Vincent Van Gogh, and John Francis Murphy). Bring your acrylic painting materials and surfaces, or check the website for suggested materials.

Enrollment limited to 14; ages 16 and up

Irregular classes scheduled starting 6/20/2023 and ending 7/11/2023 at 6:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 106.00 ea.

G48023 Learn to Paint from the Masters, Tuesdays, 6 - 9 p.m.

Classes scheduled every week on Tuesday starting 7/25/2023 and ending 8/8/2023 at 6:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 106.00 ea.

G49823 Painting Abstract Landscapes, Tuesdays, 6 - 9 p.m.

Instructor: Jon Neuse
Skill level: ALL

Learn how to use the beauty of landscape as inspiration for your own original abstract compostions. We'll start by making sketches and small studies offsite, and then use our studies to develop paintings back in the MCFTA studio. Develop your personal artistic style as you expand your knowledge and use of the artistic principles vital to creating successful compositions. Work at your own pace with individual instruction and group discussions to share your results as you learn. See suggested materials list on the website.

Enrollment limited to 15; ages 16 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Tuesday starting 7/25/2023 and ending 8/22/2023 at 6:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 177.00 ea.

F42523 Watercolor: Working from Photos, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Sonja Hutchinson
Skill level: AB, I

This class is for advanced beginner watercolor artists who are ready to work on their own subject matter using photographic reference materials. You will work to capture the essence of your subject by clarifying your point of view, working out your compositional design, simplifying elements and planning your lighting. Students will receive individual support and work at their own pace while applying core watercolor skills to create their own body of work. Bring regular watercolor supplies, or use Sonja's general materials list on our website.

Enrollment limited to 15; ages 16 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday starting 6/21/2023 and ending 7/19/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 177.00 ea.

G42523 Watercolor: Working from Photos, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday starting 7/26/2023 and ending 8/23/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 177.00 ea.

F40323 Painting Stories, Wednesdays, 1 - 4 p.m.

Instructor: Barbara Lidfors
Skill level: AB, I, AD

Picasso once said, "Painting is just another way of keeping a diary!" In other words, a well-composed and artfully painted picture can also tell a meaningful, personal story. It can express how you experience the world, what is meaningful and significant to you in your daily journeys. In this class for painters of all levels, we will review basic painting concepts and use them to compose personal narratives in a realistic or abstractly expressive style. Bring your own oil and/or acrylic paints, brushes and painting surfaces to the first class. Additionally, bring personal reference photos or drawing ideas as points of departure for your artwork.

Enrollment limited to 15; ages 16 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday starting 6/21/2023 and ending 7/19/2023 at 1:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 177.00 ea.

G40323 Painting Stories, Wednesdays, 1 - 4 p.m.

Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday starting 7/26/2023 and ending 8/23/2023 at 1:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 177.00 ea.

F43323 Watercolor Studio: Refining Skills, Wednesdays, 1 - 4 p.m.

Sonja Hutchinson
Skill level: AB, I

Continue developing skills and personal expression in a course that encourages exploration while increasing familiarity with watercolor techniques through instructor demonstration. General emphasis will be on individual confidence and growth. Bring watercolor supplies to the first class, or see Sonja's materials list on the website. Prerequisite: an AB level watercolor class or instructor's permission.

Enrollment limited to 15; ages 16 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday starting 6/21/2023 and ending 7/19/2023 at 1:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 177.00 ea.

F46223 Plein Air Painting, Wednesdays, 1 - 4 p.m.

Instructor: Christopher Copeland
Skill level: AB, I, AD

Make the most of our short summers by combining your love of art with being outdoors! Plein Air painting teaches you to see and work through a composition in a single painting session to create direct, fresh images. Learn to design and simplify a scene, develop a foundation and a pattern of shadow shapes, and then fill in color while working towards the highlights to capture a sense of light. We'll meet at local parks near MCFTA; location emailed before first class meeting. See materials list on website for suggestions.

Enrollment limited to 15; ages 16 and up

Irregular classes scheduled starting 6/19/2023 and ending 7/19/2023 at 1:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 142.00 ea.

F42023 Watercolor Foundations, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Art Weeks
Skill level: B, AB

Just starting out with watercolor and want some help finding your way? Curious about the possibilities? Through demonstrations, exercises, and artistic experiments designed to introduce you to this delightful medium, learn fundamental watercolor techniques such as brush handling, color mixing, glazing, wet-into-wet, wet-into-dry, and tonal value studies. Emphasis will be on making discoveries, learning techniques and developing confidence. A materials list is on the website.

Enrollment limited to 14; ages 16 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Thursday starting 6/22/2023 and ending 7/20/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 177.00 ea.

G42023 Watercolor Foundations, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Classes scheduled every week on Thursday starting 7/27/2023 and ending 8/24/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 177.00 ea.

F43723 Bold Watercolors, Thursdays, 6 - 9 p.m.

Instructor: Anwesha Guha
Skill level: B, AB, I

Explore the possibilities for combining drawing materials such as ink and graphite with watercolors to create bolder paintings in a relaxed, exploratory environment. We'll learn the basics of watercolor painting, discuss some color theory and try different painting techniques - including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and dry brush - to achieve a variety of effects in our work. Class discussions and individual attention will foster your artistic growth. You may bring photos to use for references, or use images provided by the instructor. See materials list on the website.

Enrollment limited to 15; ages 16 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Thursday starting 6/22/2023 and ending 7/20/2023 at 6:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 177.00 ea.

G43723 Bold Watercolors, Thursdays, 6 - 9 p.m.

Classes scheduled every week on Thursday starting 7/27/2023 and ending 8/24/2023 at 6:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 177.00 ea.

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