Philip Carpenter

Colored Pencil Drawing

Teaches: Painting from Photographs

ABSTRACT ACRYLICS AND OILS/Sylvia Cross
Tue    6:30-9:30 PM    1/10-3/13    Fee: $180    Class #300
This class will use traditional and experimental techniques to teach painting with an emphasis on color, value, and texture.  Both beginning and intermediate level students are welcome. Click here for a supply list.

PAINT YOUR SUBJECT IN OILS AND ACRYLICS/ Ralph Ricketts
Wed    1:30-4:30 PM    1/11-3/14    Fee: $180    Class #301
Thu     1:30-4:30 PM    1/12-3/15    Fee: $180    Class #302
Paint a portrait, still life, or landscape starting with an actual still life set-up, your own photos, reference clippings, or prints. Learn about theories of composition and how to mix the color you want. There will be instructor demonstrations, along with reference books and other instructional materials. Students of all levels are welcome.  Click here for an oil painting supply list.   Click here for an acrylic painting supply list.

PAINTING FROM PHOTOGRAPHS/ Philip Carpenter
Mon    10 AM-1 PM    1/9-3/12       Fee: $162    Class #303
No Class 1/16
Mon    2-5 PM            1/9-3/12       Fee: $162    Class #304
No Class 1/16
Tue    10 AM-1 PM    1/10-3/13     Fee: $180    Class #305
Tue    2-5 PM            1/10-3/13     Fee: $180    Class #306
Wed   2-5 PM            1/11-3/14     Fee: $180    Class #307
Wed   6-9 PM            1/11-3/14     Fee: $180    Class #308
Thu    2-5 PM            1/12-3/15    Fee: $180    Class #309
Choose your subject and develop your style. Paint from your own photograph or other picture using traditional oil painting techniques. Varied individual styles are expected and encouraged.   Click here for a supply list.

PAINTING WITH THE PALETTE KNIFE/ Maureen Engle
Mon    10 AM-1 PM          1/9-3/12     Fee: $162    Class #310
No Class 1/16
Fri       1:30PM-4:30pm    1/9-3/12     Fee: $180    Class #311
Maureen Engle incorporates demos, exercises and friendly, constructive critique into her classes. She stresses value, color, composition and originality. Her theory is that “less is best”. She encourages students to work fast, sees purple in everything, and will help make you “loosen up” your work.  Click here for a supply list.

STILL LIFE REALISM FOR OIL PAINTERS/ Peter O'Halloran
Tue     9:30 AM-12:30 PM 1/10-3/13   Fee:$180    Class #312
Wed    9:30 AM-12:30 PM 1/11-3/14    Fee: $180   Class #313
Be sure to photograph your set-up. Bring your favorite object or use mine. Get expert tips and demonstrations on how to use your materials to avoid making mud. Focus is on the basics. A $5 materials fee, payable to the instructor, is due on the first day of class. Click here for a supply list.

 ALL LEVELS PASTEL/OIL PAINTING/ Terry Powers
Mon      10 AM-1 PM     1/9-3/12         Fee: $162    Class #314
No Class 1/16
Wed    6:30-9:30 PM    1/11-3/14        Fee: $180    Class #315
In this class, students will artistically see things that will not only train their thought processes, but will also have them creating more personal artwork. Knowledge and ability of different processes will be customized to the individual’s growth and wants. Bring in any personal items, photos, or reference material that you would like to use. All levels of students are welcome. Feel free to call the instructor if you need guidance on the supply list.   Click here for a supply list.

BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE PASTEL/OIL PAINTING/ Debra Nadelhoffer
Wed    1-4 PM        1/11-3/14              Fee: $180    Class #316
Pastel and oil painting from both life and photographs, for beginning through intermediate students. Instructor will emphasize the development of a painting from composition to finish. Underpainting techniques for both pastels and oils will be discussed, as well as materials and surfaces for both mediums. Please bring photos to class to work from. Drawing experience is required. Students must have instructor permission to take this class. Call the main office for details.  Click here for an oil painting supply list.  Click here for a pastel supply list.

INTERMEDIATE PASTEL/OIL PAINTING/ Debra Nadelhoffer
Wed    9:30 AM-12:30 PM    1/11-3/14    Fee: $180    Class #317
This intermediate class will include working from still life, plein air, and photographs. It is designed for students with drawing and painting experience (in either pastel or oils). All stages in the creation of a painting will be explored. Please bring photos to class to work from. Students must have instructor permission to take this class. Call the main office for details. Click here for an oil painting supply list.  Click here for a pastel supply list.

INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR/Marie Matthews
Mon    1:30-4:30 PM    1/9-3/12    Fee: $144    Class #318
No Class 1/16 & 2/20
Students will refine skills in composition, planning, value, paint handling, and color in watercolor. The class will include instructor demonstrations and will reference examples from master watercolorists.  Learn how to take your watercolor skills to the next level. Students will bring their own reference materials. Click here for a supply list.

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING/ Gail Racy
Mon    9:30 AM-12:30 PM    1/9-3/12       Fee: $162    Class #319
No Class 1/16
Mon    12:30-3:30 PM          1/9-3/12       Fee: $162    Class #320
No Class 1/16
Fri    9:30 AM-12:30 PM       1/13-3/16     Fee: $180     Class #321
Fri    12:30-3:30 PM             1/13-3/16     Fee: $180     Class #322
Chinese painting is an active meditation, which will help you to slow down and have more focus in all areas of your life. You do not need to know how to draw! By learning strokes, techniques and patterns on an individual basis, you will acquire the tools to enable you to have a creative outlet. If you are an accomplished artist in another medium, this technique will help you become looser. A supply fee of approximately $83 will be collected from each student at the first class meeting.

PAINT YOUR SUBJECT WITH WATERCOLOR OR ACRYLICS/ Ralph Ricketts
Wed    9:30 AM-12:30 PM    1/11-3/14    Fee: $180    Class #323
Be creative! Learn to enjoy the wonderful versatility of these water-based paints. Your subject can be any image of your choosing, whether it be a portrait, still life, landscape, photography, or another printed reference. There will be instructor demonstrations in the theories of composition and how to mix the color you want. There will also be reference books and other instructional materials. Students of all levels are welcome.  Click here for an acrylic painting supply list.  Click here for a watercolor painting supply list. Click here for an acrylic painting supply list.

PAINTING STRUCTURE & COMPOSITION/ Dolores Kennedy
Tue    10 AM-2 PM        1/10-3/13    Fee: $240        Class #324
Students will work from still life, landscape, floral arrangements, and personal reference with an emphasis on strong composition.

SILK DYE PAINTING/ Hellenne Vermillion   
Sat    10:30 AM-2:30 PM    1/14-3/17    Fee: $240    Class #325
Enjoy dipping into professional silk dye colors and painting on luxurious silk fibers. There are infinite possibilities of beautiful creations you can have with silk dye painting using the French serti technique, wax resists, salts, and more…even corn syrup! Learn many ways to create your own one-of-a-kind scarf, pillows, silk paintings, and fiber art. They make beautiful gifts!   Click here for a supply list. 

 PAINTING THE HEAD AND FIGURE IN ANY MEDIUM/ Marie Matthews
Thu       10 AM-1 PM         1/12-3/15      Fee: $180           Class #326
Thu       1:30-4:30 PM       1/12-3/15      Fee: $180           Class #327
Explore the excitement and challenge of painting the head and figure using the medium of your choice.  Working from a live model, participants will learn specific techniques for rendering heads and figures that are solid, convincing, and alive. We will use both nude and clothed models. The course will begin with black and white studies, and color will be introduced as the quarter progresses. This course will include a combination of exercises and demonstrations. Drawing experience is a prerequisite for this intermediate level course. A model fee of approximately $60 will be collected from each student at the first class meeting.

BEGINNING ACRYLICS/Ralph Ricketts
Thu       9:30 AM-12:30 PM      1/12-3/15     Fee: $180      Class #328
Learn to paint with the world’s most versatile and beautiful paints.  Enjoy the fun of exploring the wide range of acrylic’s picture possibilities..,from transparent washes to thickly painted textures…from glass-like glazes to dense, opaque paint.  You will also be introduced to the basics of drawing, color mixing, and picture composition. Click here for an acrylic painting supply list.

INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR/Kathy Rennell Forbes
Tue    10 AM-1 PM        1/10-3/13    Fee: $180        Class #329
Students will study the paintings of watercolor masters.  Teacher will provide printed copies to use in class (or you can bring your own).  We will discuss their style, techniques, composition, and color palettes; while painting one of their masterpieces.  Teacher will demonstrate both a copy one week, then create a new painting from her sketches or photos the following class, using techniques learned from the master just studied.  Students will then create their own studies and original paintings. Click here for a supply list.

PAINTED VACATIONS IN WATER MEDIA/Kathy Rennell Forbes
Tue    1:30-4:30 PM        1/10-3/13    Fee: $180        Class #330
Tue    6-9 PM                  1/10-3/13    Fee: $180        Class #331
This class will show you how to create beautiful paintings from your favorite vacation photos.  Students will create finished paintings using the water media paints of their choice (watercolor, acrylic, or gouache).  Prior painting experience is beneficial.  Instructor will complete class demonstrations, and students will create their own finished paintings from their own reference photographs.  Returning students will build on the skills developed in previous sessions.  Do not buy new supplies, we will work with what you have initially then assess if anything additional is needed.

BEGINNING WATERCOLOR/Marie Matthews
Mon    10 AM-1 PM        1/9-3/12    Fee: $180    Class #332
No Class 1/16 & 2/20
This introductory class focuses on giving you the technique to express your creative vision in watercolor.  You will build your control of the medium by learning color mixing, basic wet and dry wash techniques, and basics in composition and design.  Demonstrations are provided in each class, and you will receive individual attention as needed. Click here for a supply list.

WATER-BASED PAINTING/ Woody Cornwell
Thu    6:30-9 PM        1/12-3/15    Fee:$150    Class #333
This studio class will involve an experience with properties and application of water-based paint mediums. The primary water-based paint falls into three catagories: water and ink, gouache and tempera, and acrylic. Each assignment will be guided by tematic approaches that will develop your understanding of these diverse artistic materials.

 DESIGN BASICS/ Woody Cornwell
Tue    6:30-9 PM        1/10-3/13    Fee:$150    Class #334
This course will investigate the basic elements of two-dimensional design (line, shape, value, texture, and color) and the principles of design (harmony, variety, balance, rhythm, repetition, emphasis, and economy).  You will develop a practical visual vocabulary that is fundamental to all the visually creative fields from painting to photography, fashion to graphic design, and others.

ABSTRACTION PAINTING AND DRAWING/ Woody Cornwell
Wed    6:30-9 PM        1/11-3/14    Fee:$150    Class #335
Designed for beginners and experienced artists alike, this class covers the fundamentals of abstraction: color, texture, and composition using a variety of media. Explore the world of abstraction with experimentation and discussion to become more familiar with your own personal style.

STUDIO GROUP RENTAL
Want to get together with other artists or your friends for a regular time to paint? We offer studio space to groups of artists for a nominal rental fee. Anyone in the office will be pleased to provide you information on how to either create a group or join an existing group.