September 2019
After School or Saturday AM 3-D Sculpture Fun for Ages 7-11!
In this class, young artists use a variety of art materials to create 3 Dimensional forms. From paper maché fruit to ceramic animal bowls, they learn the skills and techniques to become comfortable with each medium. Additional projects include making their own salt dough clay miniature tiles and pendants! Dates: Wednesdays 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23. Makeup 10/30 or Thursdays 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24. Makeup 10/31 or Saturdays 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26. Makeup 11/2. Time: Wed/Thur 3:30-4:30pm; Sat…
Find out more »Collage a Master Art Work
This class focuses on how to alter a well-known work of art and make it your own. Select a Picasso, Klimt, or any art work you have fancied. Color copy it to suit the size of your canvas, for example, 9x12 or 10 x 10, etc. Using tracing paper learn to outline the image onto the canvas panels and then select from a mix of papers, script, maps, canceled postage stamps, newspaper and other collected ephemera to create and compose…
Find out more »After School Drawing and Painting for Young Artists Ages 7-11
All levels welcome! In this class, students practice drawing and painting from life as well as from the imagination. They explore various mediums such as watercolor and acrylics and the tools & techniques associated with each of these mediums. In drawing students learn about traditional practices, such as contour drawing, brush-play, and still-life, while also exploring experimental methods, such as abstract art. Please bring a 9”x12” Sketchbook to the first class. Dates: Wednesdays 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23. Makeup 10/30…
Find out more »Beginning Drawing for Adults
Observe and learn to draw forms and shapes. Develop perspective, work with line, contour drawing, shading and tonal values. Charcoal, pencils and pastels are used. Material list available or purchase from instructor. Teaching Artist Edward Rosado studied commercial art and graphic design at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. He worked at Hartfield & Zody’s Retail Dept. Stores and was hired as Art Director at Garwood Mills in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Moving to New Britain, CT he was…
Find out more »Autumn Arts Festival Gallery Group Show Opening Reception
This is a group show for artists and artisans participating in the Juried Madison Green Autumn Arts Festival on October 12th and 13th. Only artists participating in the Madison Arts Festival have been invited to submit for this gallery show. There is no specific theme and Representational and Abstract Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, Photographers, Original Printmakers, Fabric Artists, Glass and Wood Artisans, Jewelry Designers and Crafters working in oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography, pencil and charcoal, paper, mixed media, fabric, glass, wood,…
Find out more »Sat AM The Sky is the Limit with Mixed Media for Ages 7-11
In this class for ages 7-11, participants take their art making to a new level by combining various mediums to make unique and self expressive art! They learn the important art elements and technical skills relevant to each medium. Projects to explore a variety of mediums include Paper Maché bowls, Clay Slab Weaving, Chihuli inspired Faux Glass Sculptures, and All About Me Collage if time allows. Be prepared to have fun, get messy, and express yourself through the fun of…
Find out more »Introducing Pastels Classes
Student painting from pastel class The purpose of this class is to develop an understanding of the use of pastels on color paper and Velour. Drawing-and composing illustrations are done in charcoal. Color is applied using and combining pastel colors, shadows and shading. Perspective and 3D rendering are reviewed. Working with the color wheel participants learn to blend hues with primary and secondary color intensity and values. Sketching is done from still life, static displays and studio props. Individual reviews…
Find out more »October 2019
Just Added! Additional Fall Acrylic Studio
FILLS QUICKLY! Adult painting sessions for intermediate, advanced and beginner levels. Artists work from reference photos (yours or supplied - primarily landscape or still life). Regular painting demonstrations and the instructor painting along with allows for total freedom to explore the medium and help if needed. Each artist receives individual attention working at their own pace and within their own abilities to develop confidence with better techniques of drawing, composition and color theory. Paintings are developed to a finished stage,…
Find out more »Creating Your Mandala Workshop
This workshop will introduce the history of the Mandala, its purpose and its uses in contemporary society. Studio time will be spent exploring personal imagery in its relationship to the mandala format. Various media will be available and some discussion and sharing of experiential processes will enrich our creative endeavors. As a sign, symbol, or metaphor - the mandala maps the psyche and the cosmos as sacred places that remind us of the sanctity of the universe and the potential…
Find out more »Paint a Bird in its Habitat in Watercolor!
Learn how to paint a familiar garden bird in its environment with drama! Discover how to incorporate the subject with its background using techniques that apply to almost any motif. Giving plenty of individual attention, the instructor, an experienced and award-winning artist who has taught watercolor painting for years, demonstrates each stage of the watercolor painting process with emphasis on color, value, shape, and line. Expect to complete or nearly finish your painting. A familiarity with contour line drawing and…
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