WINTER ART CLASSES (December 2015/January/February 2016)
Oil Painting 1 & 2 (Adult & H.S.)
Sat., Dec. 5, 12, 19, (9:15 a.m.- noon)
Sat., Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, (9:30- 11:20 a.m.)
Sat., Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, (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.
Instructor: Dave Anderson - Class Fee $125
Oil Painting:Cut Loose- Abstract Art
Sat., Jan. 16 & 23, (10a.m. - noon)
Enjoy the spontaneity of color, texture and layers of all three in compositions in the medium of your choice. Expect the unexpected as you apply paint with brush, blade and wax. The two-day workshop will push your creative juices and expand your imagination as challenged by set designer/ artist Gene Brack. Room 103
Instructor: Gene Brack - Class Fee: $125
Watercolor Basics 101 (Adult & H.S.)
Tuesday, Dec. 1, (6 - 9 p.m.) OR
Wednesday, Jan. 6, (6 - 9 p.m.) OR
Tuesday, Feb. 2, (6 - 9 p.m.) OR
Prerequisite to 102 Watercolor
Tips I wish I'd have known 40 years ago. After years of study, exposure to master watercolorists, and painting on acres of paper, Bob has taken all the bits of knowledge most helpful to him and accumulated them into one short course. It's like 10 years of watercolor tribal knowledge in 3 hours. There will be informational handout sheets, but you'll also want to take notes.
Instructor: Bob Ziedler - Class Fee $50
Approaches to Watercolor Application 102
Sat. January 9, 16, 23, (9:30 a.m. - noon)
Sat. February 6, 13, 20, (9:30 a.m. - noon)
Suggested Prerequisite: Basic Watercolor 101
As a follow up to Bob's "Watercolor 101 Basics" course, this class will focus on three of his favorite ways to apply the paint to different paper qualities. He breaks down each type of application into three easy steps, so that the student will understand and begin producing their own lively, brilliant watercolor paintings. Classes will consist of demos by the instructor and time for the student to paint along with constructive guidance.
Instructor: Bob Ziedler - Class Fee: $95
Acrylic Painting Landscape 2
Thurs. Dec 3, 10, 17, (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Work without fear in this phase 2 of landscape in acrylic painting. Increase your knowledge and technique while creating. Material list provided upon registration.
Instructor: Brad Bisbey - Class Fee: $95
Acrylic Painting: Portrait
Thurs. January 7, 14, 21, 28, (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.
Instructor: Brad Bisbey - Class Fee: $95
Acrylic Painting: Abstract Landscape
Thurs. February 4, 11, 18, 25, (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Whether you paint very realistic or non-representational, learn how to think abstractly to achieve what you desire on the canvas. Material list provided upon request.
Instructor: Brad Bisbey - Class Fee: $95
Artist with Special Needs Classes
Feb. 5, 12, 19, 27, (3 - 4:30 p.m.)
Drawing and painting for young adult artists with special needs. Materials included.
Instructor: Pat Bereskin - Class Fee: $140
Zentangle Inspired Holiday Cards
Sat., Dec. 5, 12, 19, (10 - 11:30 a.m.)
Create holiday cards and gift tags. Pen and ink, watercolor and color pencil will be explored in creating holiday cards. We will carve linoleum for cards & gift tags.
Instructor: Pat Bereskin - Class Fee:$95
Chidren : Drawing and Painting Faces (Ages 7-11)
Sat., January 9, 16, 23, 20, (9:30 - 11 a.m.)
Sat., February 6, 12, 20, 27, (9:30 - 11 a.m.)
Beginning drawing and painting of the figure and form will be explored. MAterials: Ebony pencil, #2 pencil and drawing pad 8 1/2" x 11" or larger, 2 8" x 10" canvas. Location to be determined.
Instructor: Pat Bereskin - Class Fee: $125
Figure Drawing/Painting Class
Every Thursday (6:15 - 9:15 p.m.)
$60 per month or $15 per session. Clothed model on Third Thursday
Facilitators: Brad Bisbey & Jason Frank
Basic Perspective
Tuesdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, (6 - 8 p.m.)
A simplified approach to understanding and correctly using perspective. The first two weeks will include using perspective to draw environments and object. The final two weeks will include using perspective to draw the human figure and to properly place them within environments. Includes the cost of a model for two sessions.
Instructor: TJ Collins - Class Fee: $125
Artistic Anatomy
Tuesdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, (6 - 8 p.m.)
The class will focus on learning the anatomy of the human figure. Learning the muscles, their functions, simplification of forms, and variation in body types will be some of he topics covered. The class will draw from a model the final two weeks. Includes the cost of a model for two sessions.
Instructor: TJ Collins - Class Fee: $125
Tine Garret Portrait Seminar
April 22- 24, 2016
Award wining artist, Tina Garrett, will teach a 3-day portrait and figure workshop at Bereskin Art Gallery. The 2015 ARC Salon Purchase Prize Winner students of artist Tina Garrett, consistently praise her generosity in passing on amazing information. The seminar is $225 if paid before Jan. 1, $250 after the 1st. Please secure your spot with registration and payment for the amazing weekend
