Calendar 2019 - 2020
Spring Session 1: Jan 27 - Mar 21, 2020
Spring Break: Mar 23 - Mar 28, 2020
Spring Session 2: Mar 30 - May 23, 2020
Watercolor: The Techniques
Michiyo Fukushima
Mondays
9am -12pm
Gain an understanding of traditional watercolor techniques: wet-into-wet, layering transparent washes and experimenting with various materials. The instructor— classically trained —will demonstrate loose and controlled watercolor techniques as it’s needed. Teaching will be individually adapted to your direction and level. Students will work from own references such as photographs and sketches.
$330
Watercolor: The Perception (TUESDAY)
Michiyo Fukushima
Tuesdays
7pm - 9pm
Perception as a source for imagery will be explored in this class. Formal elements of painting such as composition, tone, and color will be pursued while maintaining an appreciation for the immediacy and fluidity of watercolor. We will cover basic technique such as wet on wet, dry brush, color mixing by layers and so on. Individual attention demonstrations and group critiques will help each student develop their own voice. All levels are welcome, although prior drawing experience is helpful.
$225
Exploratory Watercolor
Elizabeth O'Reilly
Thursdays
9:30am - 12:30pm
This course will combine loose and controlled watercolor techniques focusing on still life
and motifs from life and resource materials. A major focus will be on composition, color, and issues related to the medium but will introduce students to exploring abstraction and diverse methods of using watercolor. We will work with a single object and various images in order to create exciting and diverse compositions, and also work with collage and using the grid. This course is for students who are looking to move away from observation to create more individual paintings. Students will receive individual attention and instruction, as well as group critiques at the end of each class. There will be a brief demonstration for those who are unfamiliar with the medium.
$330
Watercolor: Composition and Tone
Elizabeth O'Reilly
Thursdays
1pm - 4pm
Work from still life and the model. Emphasis will be on massing in layered, transparent washes initially with a gradual buildup of detail through color and tone. The particular qualities of various pigments will be examined and incorporated to build up areas of transparency and opacity, with emphasis on composition and rhythm.
$330
Watercolor: The Perception (SATURDAY)
Michiyo Fukushima
Saturdays
1pm - 4pm
Perception as a source for imagery will be explored in this class. Formal elements of painting such as composition, tone, and color will be pursued while maintaining an appreciation for the immediacy and fluidity of watercolor. We will cover basic technique such as wet on wet, dry brush, color mixing by layers and so on. Individual attention demonstrations and group critiques will help each student develop their own voice. All levels are welcome, although prior drawing experience is helpful.
$330
Watercolor Intensive
Kamilla Talbot
Four Fridays: February 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2020
9:30am - 4pm
This focused class will allow students to delve into both formal and experimental approaches to the medium. We will explore making powerful images while appreciating the flexibility and immediacy of watercolor. The class will meet four Fridays for 6 hours each, and the instructor will be present during that time. Students will be given assignments which will be reviewed during the next session. Both individual attention and group critiques will assist students with their personal journeys.
$480