DESCRIPTION:
In this course, you’ll learn to paint using oil or acrylic with a traditional, time-tested approach designed to give you a strong foundation. Throughout this 6- week course, you will build essential painting skills; how to properly hold and use a brush, mix colors effectively, and design a balanced, compelling composition. You'll learn how design and color theory function specifically within the context of painting, and how to apply these principles to your own work. Each week includes guided instruction, hands-on practice, and constructive critiques to support your growth and understanding. We’ll also cover how to build your own stretcher and prepare your surface, giving you a complete view of the painting process from start to finish.
DATES: Thursdays 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23
TIMES: 6pm - 8pm
AGE: 18+
COST: $225 Non-Member / $203 Artistry Member or Subscriber
(includes $2 processing fee)
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASS:
Oil or acrylic paints:
1 tube titanium white
1 tube cadmium red
1 tube cadmium yellow
1 tube ultramarine blue
1 metal pallet knife
Oil only:
demar varnish
boiled linseed oil
turpentine
Brushes:
1- 1/8" natural bristle brush
1- 1/4" natural bristle brush
1- 1/2" natural bristle brush
1- 1" natural bristle brush
Acrylic only:
1- 1/8" nylon bristle brush
1- 1/4" nylon bristle brush
1- 1/2" nylon bristle brush
1- 1" nylon bristle brush
LOCATION: Painting Studio at the Bloomington Center for the Arts
INSTRUCTOR: John Sandy
DESCRIPTION:
Jump into the colorful world of watercolor with this hands-on class designed to build your landscape painting skills step-by-step! You’ll learn how to paint skies, trees, sparkling water, and rugged rocks while discovering how to bring your landscapes to life. With guided practice, you’ll gain confidence working with watercolor and develop basic landscape painting techniques. Be sure to check the supply list and bring your materials to the first class. Please arrive 15 minutes early to prepare your workspace. Students should be familiar with basic watercolor skills, including brush handling, paint mixing, and palette setup, so you can focus on advancing your landscape skills.
DATES: Wednesdays 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29
TIMES: 1pm - 3:30pm
AGE: 18+
COST: $225 Non-Member / $203 Artistry Member or Subscriber
(includes $2 processing fee)
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASS:
#10 round watercolor synthetic brush, or natural if advanced painter
#14 round watercolor synthetic brush, or natural if advanced painter
Clean container for water
Palette (Instructor recommends Dick Blick large folding palette box)
11 7/8 x 10 ¾ Watercolor Paper
Notebook
Pencil
Kneaded eraser
X-Acto knife, pocket knife, or edge of credit card to scratch out lines on paper
Natural sponge
Household sponge—needs to be absorbent—used as blotter
Saran wrap
Paper towels
Kleenex—without lotion
Kosher salt
Rubber cement pick-up
Spray bottle
Fine Tip Sharpie –to label your paints
Tube Paints:
Student grade OK
Instructor Recommends: Van Gogh Watercolor paint
Alizarin crimson
Cadmium yellow pale
Ultramarine blue
Cerulean blue
Sepia—required
Perylene Green –required (does not come in student grade)
Burnt sienna
Ochre
Cadmium red
Indigo –required
LOCATION: Painting Studio at the Bloomington Center for the Arts
INSTRUCTOR: Mary Axelson