Stencil Patterning for Watercolor & Pastel, Joanna Coke
Joanna Coke B-I
Tuesdays 9:30-12:00
Re-energize your paintings by adding texture using stencils. Bring in 5 of your unfinished or old watercolor/pastel paintings and learn how to remove and add patterns. Learn what size and designs to use for more integrated and finished image. Bring whatever stencils you have to share with the class. There are different supplies list per medium; print the one you are using
S1: Feb 27, Mar 5, 12, 19
$140 ACM Members
$165 Future Members
Sensational Silks, Dawn Gerardot
Dawn Gerardot B-A
Thursdays 9:00-11:30
If you have never painted on silk before, you need to give it a try! The colors are so bright & bold and the process is addictive. The theme is of your choosing. I can help you with that. No previous experience necessary. Each session is 4 weeks long. To help with supply costs of the class, I offer a kit which includes everything you need to complete a 22×22 inch project. See class material for details.
S1: Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9
S2: Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, (no Dec 21), 28
S3: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25
S4: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28
S5: Apr 4, 11, 18, 24
$115 ACM Members
$140 Future Members
Expressive Acrylics, Kerry Didday
Kerry Didday I
Saturdays 9:30-12:00
Note time changes for Session 2 and Session 3
This class will help you develop successful acrylic paintings and expand your portfolio. Everyone that paints is unique and I will work with you to discover strengths/needs. Individual and assigned projects. Each class will begin with an individual critique. Areas we’ll explore: mixed media; palette knife, library of design materials; skills with brush; self-designed papers; brayers; scrapers; use of molding pastes; gels, poly; pumices; varnish; tar gel, etc. A lot to a little design concept.
S1: Sep 16, 23, 30, Oct 7
S2: Oct 14 (9:30-1:30), (NO 21), 28 (9:30-1:00), Nov 4 (9:30-12:30)
S3: see below
S4: Dec 9, 16, 23, 30
S5: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27
S6: Feb 3, 10, 17, 24
S7: Mar 2, 9, 16, 23
S8: Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20
S3: Nov 25, Dec 2, 9:30-3:00 with half hour lunch
Create, Study, Rethink, Create
An exciting practice for developing abstract paintings using a simple to complex use of shape, line and texture. Have you ever wondered what to paint or how to start your next great abstract painting then this workshop will get you going. Supply list for this session.
$115 ACM Members
$140 Future Members
Expressive Acrylics, Kerry Didday
Kerry Didday I
Saturdays 9:30-12:00
Note time changes for Session 2 and Session 3
This class will help you develop successful acrylic paintings and expand your portfolio. Everyone that paints is unique and I will work with you to discover strengths/needs. Individual and assigned projects. Each class will begin with an individual critique. Areas we’ll explore: mixed media; palette knife, library of design materials; skills with brush; self-designed papers; brayers; scrapers; use of molding pastes; gels, poly; pumices; varnish; tar gel, etc. A lot to a little design concept.
S1: Apr 27, (no May 4) May 11, 18, 25
S2: Jun 1, 8, 15, 22
S3: Jun 29, Jul 6, 13, 20
$115 ACM Members
$140 Future Members
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Bird Blast, Dawn Gerardot
Dawn Gerardot B-A
Thursdays 1:00-3:30
This is predominantly a watercolor class with a touch of fluid acrylic. It’s a lot of fun. It borders on experimental with surprises along the way. You will learn negative painting tricks to create depth and contrast. Everyone’s project will look different. Come with some pictures of your favorite birds to drop into the nest. You’ll love the results. Check the material list for what to bring.
S1: Feb 1, 8, 15
S2: Apr 4, 11, 18
$90 ACM Members
$115 Future Members
Abstract Road Map, Elise Manieri
Elise Manieri B-I
Wednesdays 1:00-4:00
You’ve been drawn to abstract art but find the blank canvas intimidating. Revisiting the basic principles of art and design, we will explore the process of creating abstract art. You will learn lots of tips to help you get started with direction as to composition, line and texture using multiple media with acrylic paints. This is your opportunity to explore this more popular and imaginative form of expression.
S1: Sep 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, (no Oct 18), 25
S2: Feb 21, 28, Mar 6, 13, 20
$161 ACM Members
$186 Future Members
Spanish Moss-Acrylics, Joanna Coke
Joanna Coke B-A
Tuesdays 1:00-3:30
The trick to painting Spanish Moss is to use many different values and hues to represent it. You will learn how to enhance the lighting in a landscape to bring out the airy qualities of the moss. You will paint the under painting first to prepare for painting the moss over it.
S1: Feb 27, Mar 5, 12, 19
$140 ACM Members
$165 Future Members
Simplified Acrylic Painting ll-Fall, Helen Solomon
Helen Solomon I-A
Thursdays 9:30-11:30
The possibilities of how to work with acrylics are endless. Welcome to the world of acrylic painting, an art world full of versatility and bright, bold colors. Use your own pictures or references. Once your drawing is on the canvas, the FUN begins. This is an intermediate/advanced art class that continues the exploration of the media and techniques with a more in-depth study of acrylics, aesthetics, and more. Each class starts with a discussion of the student’s artwork. Not for beginners.
S1: 4 wk: Sep 7, 14, 21, 28
S2: 5 wk: Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16
S3: 4 wk: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25
S4: 5 wk: Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Class Full call for waitlist
S5: 4 wk: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 Class Full call for waitlist
S6: 4 wk: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25
4 wk: $100 ACM Members
$125 Future Members
5 wk: $125 ACM Members
$150 Future Members
Simplified Acrylics l, Helen Solomon
Helen Solomon I
Thursdays 1:00-4:00
The painting style of any subject is what makes each artist and painting unique. Students will learn about a variety of painting styles while practicing techniques in acrylic painting. We will review color mixing, composition, under-painting, and paint application techniques. Students will work to develop a personal painting style to interpret an original acrylic art subject. The class will combine teacher demonstration with work time devoted to individual instruction. Picture reference, preferably your own photos. Or from FREE websites like Pixabay or Unsplash.
S1: 5 wk: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
S2: 4 wk: Jun 6, 13, 20, 27
S3: 4 wk: Jul 11, 18, 25 Aug 1
4 wk: $129 ACM Members $154 Future Members
5 wk: $161 ACM Members $186 Future Members
Simplified Acrylics l, Helen Solomon
Helen Solomon I
Thursdays 1:00-3:00
The painting style of any subject is what makes each artist and painting unique. Students will learn about a variety of painting styles while practicing techniques in acrylic painting. We will review color mixing, composition, under-painting, and paint application techniques. Students will work to develop a personal painting style to interpret an original acrylic art subject. The class will combine teacher demonstration with work time devoted to individual instruction. Picture reference, preferably your own photos. Or from FREE websites like Pixabay or Unsplash.
S1: 4 wk: Sep 7, 14, 21, 28
S2: 5 wk: Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16
S3: 4 wk: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25
S4: 5 wk: Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
S5: 4 wk: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28
S6: 4 wk: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25
4 wk: $100 ACM Members
$125 Future Members
5 wk: $125 ACM Members
$150 Future Members
Create Pastels Like A Master-Fall, Helen Solomon
Helen Solomon I-A
Fridays 1:00-3:00
This is an Intermediate class for those who have worked with pastels for a while and are familiar with drawing, the elements of composition, and how and when to use hard and soft pastels. Students will work from their own photo references and perfect the techniques of simplifying, establishing the focal point, and using only the pastels and marks that are needed to tell the story. Explore a variety of approaches in pastel with emphasis on structure, stroke, and pressure in limited palettes applied in layers to create delicate and luminous surfaces.
S1: 4 wk: Sep 8, 15, 22, 29
S2: 5 wk: Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17
S3: 4 wk: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26
S4: 4 wk: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23
S5: 4 wk: Mar 1, 8, 15, 22
S6: 4 wk: Apr 5, 12, 19, 26
4 wk: $100 ACM Members
$125 Future Members
5 wk: $125 ACM Members
$150 Future Members
Create Pastels Like A Master, Helen Solomon
Helen Solomon I-A
Fridays 1:00-4:00
The goal of this class is to introduce soft pastels and the many ways they can be used. Soft pastels are all about the layering of colors and building your image through those layers. Each student will develop their own style, no matter the subject, still life, landscape, seascape, figure, or portrait. How to prep work surfaces and how to transfer art to sanded paper. For the first half hour of each class, we will critique work created the week before. As a group, we will discuss each other’s artwork. This is a great time to talk about you, the artist, and briefly discuss your next step.
S1: 5 wk: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
S2: 4 wk: Jun 7, 14, 21, 28
S3: 4 wk: Jul 5, 12, 19, 26
4 wk: $129 ACM Members $154 Future Members
5 wk: $161 ACM Members $186 Future Members
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Simple, Fundamentals of Acrylics-Fall, Helen Solomon
Helen Solomon B
Tuesdays 9:30-11:30
Welcome to the world of acrylic painting, an art world full of versatility and bright, bold colors. Because acrylics are water-based, they offer opacity (you can paint right over your mistakes) which makes this medium especially appealing to beginners. Acrylic paints are so versatile and lend themselves to many styles of painting. Acrylics have their own set of characteristics and attributes. We are going to work step by step on two references from start to finish as you learn all about acrylics and how to use them. All references are provided.
S1: Sep 5, 12, 19, 26
S2: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24
S3: Nov 7, 14, 21, 28
S4: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 Class Full, Call For Waitlist
S5: Feb 6, 13, 20, 27
S6: Mar 5, 12, 19, 26
S7: Apr 9, 16, 23, 30
$100 ACM Members
$125 Future Members
Simplified Acrylic Painting ll, Helen Solomon
Helen Solomon I-A
Thursdays 9:00-12-00
In this Acrylic Painting course, you will learn how to prep your canvas, and how to transfer your own reference from your own photos or the two free websites such as Pixabay or Unsplash. Once your drawing is on the canvas, the FUN begins with painting in acrylics. This course is in-depth and it’s also a FUN two hours of studio time with other acrylic lovers. This intermediate/advanced art class continues the exploration of acrylic media and techniques with a more in-depth study of acrylics, aesthetics, and medium. Students will have the ability to talk about their work and the work of others in classroom critiques that we do at the start of each class. Please note, this is not for beginners.
S1: 5 wk: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
S2: 4 wk: Jun 6, 13, 20, 27
S3: 4 wk: Jul 11, 18, 25 Aug 1
4 wk: $129 ACM Members
$154 Future Members
5 wk: $161 ACM Members
$186 Future Members
Simplified Fundamentals of Acrylics, Helen Solomon
Helen Solomon B
Tuesdays 9:00-12:00
“Starting with a blank white canvas can create anxiety for some people. You may feel like an “”art admirer”” instead of an “”art creator”” and worry that your paintings will turn out terrible. However, my course will teach you the basics of working with acrylic paint, which is the simplest and most effective way for absolute beginners to learn how to paint successfully. Acrylic paints can be used in thin layers like watercolor or in thicker, more opaque applications like oil paint. On the first day of the course, you’ll receive all the necessary references and step-by-step guidance to create your own art from start to finish.
S1: 4 wk: May 7, 14, 21, 28
S2: 4 wk: Jun 4, 11, 18, 25
S3: 5 wk: Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
4 wk: $129 ACM Members $154 Future Members
5 wk: $161 ACM Members $186 Future Members
Collage & Paint, Elise Manieri
Elise Manieri B-I
Wednesdays 1:00-4:00
Starting with collage papers or enhancing an art piece with collage is a contemporary method of developing your artwork. We will learn ways to make your own collage papers and add to your arsenal of creative tools.
S1: 2 wk: Dec 6 & 13
S2: 3 wk: Apr 3, 10, 17
2 wk: $75 ACM Members
$100 Future Members
3 wk: $97 ACM Members
$122 Future Members
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