These are the new classes being offered at Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio!
Oil Painting 1 & 2 (Adult & H.S.)
Saturdays, August 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Learn to see, draw, and understand value and edges. Study color by understanding the importance color charts. Grasp the value of composition and learn how light effects color and apply it to a still life. Utilizing what was learned in the first session each ongoing class will continue to build upon the last in moving students forward in the art of oil painting. New incoming students should contact the gallery. Materials list will be provided.
Class Fee: $125
Instructor: Dave Anderson
Beginning Portraits
Thursdays, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Portraits in Black and white- refresh or learn the beginning skills of how to draw the human head/portrait. Material list provided upon request.
Class Fee: $125
Instructor: Brad Bisbey
Watercolor (Adult & H.S.)
August 6, 15, 22, 29 10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Open to beginners, intermediate, or advanced painters, this transparent watercolor class will focus on strengthening your paintings. Starting with a review of tools. pigments, papers, and the impact that tone and composition play in creating a successful watercolor painting, the instructor will then do demos and provide guidance as each student paints.
Class Fee: $125
Instructor: Bob Zeidler
Portraits in Acrylic Paints- Level 1
Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Further studies of portrait painting in acrylic will be explored. Learn where to begin and how to execute color. Material list provided upon request.
Class Fee: $125
Instructor: Brad Bisbey
Portraits in Acrylic Paints- Level 2
Oct. 2, 9, 11 11a.m.- 2p.m.
Taking portrait painting to the next level in acrylic paint. Learn the use of advanced color. Material list provided upon request.
Class Fee: $125
Instructor Brad Bisbey
Contemporary Figure Painting
Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 1p.m.-4p.m.
Acrylic painting of the human figure with emphasis on contemporary styles. Material list provided upon request.
Class Fee: $125
Instructor: Brad Bisbey
Pen and Ink Illustration
Thursdays Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19 11a.m.-2p.m.
Students will master the techniques of traditional illustration using technical pens. This techniques class will focus on portraying light on form with line and stipple. Material list provided upon request.
Class Fee: $125
Instructor: Brad Bisbey
Beginning Drawing for Children Ages 4-5
Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m.
An introduction to beginning drawing skills; shape, form, and value will be explored. Beginning students will incorporate their newly developed skills from still life to drawing animals and people.
Class Fee: $125
Instructor: Pat Bereskin
Beginning Drawing for Children Ages 5-7
Sep. 6, 13, 20, 27 9:30-11a.m.
An introduction to beginning drawing skills; shape, form, and value will be explored. Beginning students will incorporate their newly developed skills from still life to drawing animals and people. Materials: Ebony pencil, #2 pencil and drawing pad 8 1/2" x 11" or larger.
Class Fee: $95
Instructor: Pat Bereskin
Beginning Painting Grades 4 to 8
Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 11:30a.m.-1p.m.
Beginning & intermediate level students will explore creating still life and landscape using proportional techniques, value, shapes and basic color theories.
Class Fee: $125
Instructor: Pat Bereskin
Beginning Drawing and Painting Portraits Grades 4 to 8
Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 11:30a.m.-1p.m.
Beginning & intermediate level students will explore creating a likeness using proportional techniques, value, shapes and basic color theories into their artwork. Materials: a drawing pad 8 1/2" x 11" or larger and 8" x 10" canvas
Class Fee: $100
Instructor: Pat Bereskin
Artist with Special Needs Classes
Fridays 3:30-5p.m.
Seven weeks of drawing and painting for young adult artists with special needs. Materials included
Class Fee: $140
Instructors: Pat Bereskin & Brad Bisbey
Figure Drawing/Painting Class
Every Thursday 6:15-9:15p.m.
Class Fee: $60 per month or $15 per session
Facilitators: Brad Bisbey & Jason Frank
PORTFOLIO REVIEW
Consultations are available on an individual basis available for artists seeking to create a professional portfolio & for high school seniors seeking college admission. Please call for details.
Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio | 563-508-4630 | bereskinartgallery@gmail.com | bereskingartgallery.com

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