2013 Community Art Classes - PAINTING

Longboat Key Center for the Arts will be offering classes during the months of January through April 2013 . If you would like to register for a class, please call 941-383-2345 or fill out the Registration Form and fax to 941.383.7915 or mail to Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Dr. S., Longboat Key, FL 34228.

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Figure Painting

Instructor: Peter Carlson (bio)

Bldg 300 Studio 1

Tuesdays: 1 pm – 4 pm

$155.00 per 4 week session (Includes Model)

1) Jan 8, 15, 22, 29

2) Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

3) Mar 5, 12, 19, 26

4) Apr 2, 9, 16, 23

Description: Learn to make powerful and expressive figure paintings through a greater understanding of structure, anatomy, light, and shade.　Acrylic paint is used during this introductory course. Students will become familiar with mixing paint from the primary colors to render skin tones, shadows and fabrics from observation. Paint application is extremely important, and subtlety of color harmony is studied with careful attention to detail. In addition, the painting process and revisions add to the tactile qualities of the work, creating a painting surface with contrasting areas of thick and thinly applied paint. Students will learn how to loosely sketch an underpainting while using measurements then build mass shapes upon it eventually rendering the form to completion with accurate color, shadow and depth. Model poses will range from 10 - 50 minute sessions.

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Energizing & Experimental Abstract

Instructor: Scott Prather (bio)

Bldg 300 Studio 2

Saturdays: 1 pm – 4 pm

$135.00 per 4 week session

1) Jan 12, 19, 263, Feb 2

2) Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2

3) Mar 9, 16, 23, 30

Description: "An energizing and experimental painting class in acrylics, mixed media, & collage for adults"

This is energizing and informative abstract painting with an emphasis on experimentation & creative process. Students will learn the fundamentals of abstract painting. Building on this foundation, each class will progressively introduce new techniques such as glazing, layering, removal, staining, lifting & layering in of collage elements all to achieve line, depth, texture & interest in their paintings. We will be using liquid and heavy body acrylics, as well as acrylic mediums & gels, and collage elements.

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Landscape Painting

Instructor: Tony Rich (bio)

Bldg 300 Studio 1

Thursdays: 1 pm – 4 pm

$135.00 per 4 week session

1) Jan 10, 17, 24, 31

2) Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

3) Mar 7, 14, 21, 28

4) Apr 4, 11, 18, 25

Description: The class is based on the approaches and techniques used by today’s leading landscape painters. The underlying objective is to simplify the landscape painting process into a series of understandable steps and techniques, making it possible for students at all levels to significantly improve their work. The primary teaching approach will be individually tailored discussions at each artist’s easel as they work. In addition, presentations and discussions will be at the start of each session to further enhance the learning process. 

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Watercolor Painting

Instructor: Marilyn Charlotte (bio)

Bldg 300 Studio 2

Fridays: 1 pm – 4 pm

$135.00 per 4 week session

 

1) Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1

2) Feb 8, 15, 20, 27

3) Mar 8, 15, 22, 29

4) Apr 5, 12, 19, 26

Description: Learn how to capture the beauty and radiance of watercolor—even if you've never painted before! Professional watercolorist Marilyn Charlotte will take you through the essential techniques of watercolor painting. You'll learn how to use your watercolor materials to create luminous washes, work wet-into-wet, explore value changes and establish color/ light. You will explore several traditional and innovative approaches to watercolor through class demonstrations, short lectures and exercises. You will produce completed paintings emphasizing good design and self-expression.

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2 SPECIAL WATERCOLOR WORKSHOPS BY JACK NOLAN!

Landscape Watercolor

Instructor: Jack Nolan (bio)

Tuesday, February 19

Tuesday, March 5

11am-4pm

Bldg 400 Studio B

$75 per class

 

Working from photographs (mine and yours) in the studio, we will work towards creating loose, free flowing landscapes that express a mood or tell a story. We will explore techniques for quickly capturing skies, water, trees, rocks, structures, and people. This plain air style can eliminate the stiffness of carefully copied photographs and provide skills that you may wish to use on location.