CLASSES: PAINTING

This intermediate mixed media painting class works with acrylics, oil pastels, and cut paper. Students will work from an approved photo that you will then learn how to enlarge onto a 16x20 or larger canvas or panel. This is not a traditional portrait class, but a contemporary approach to painting with texture, layering, composition and applied materials. Students need to have some painting experience, and you will leave this class with the knowledge of how to enlarge a work of art, use a template, and how to combine different mediums together.

Prerequisite: Some prior painting experience.

This is a paint-a-long with the instructor oil painting class that focuses on the fundamentals of oil painting. Set a foundation for all styles of painting with a focus on the fundamentals of oil painting. This class will focus on the process and skills using an instructor provided photograph and step by step demonstrations. Perfect for first time painters to intermediate level painters, you will leave class with a greater understanding of the basics skills to be used in any style of painting you wish to pursue.

Skills Acquired:

• Best practices for building up oil paint
• Techniques for maintaining control when painting wet on wet
• A variety of brush applications like glazing, dragging and impasto

Prerequisites: None

Refine your landscape painting techniques whether you are a beginner or experienced artist. We will meet at locations near White Rock Lake with the goal of producing one or more paintings or drawings per class.  The choice of media is open to you, but for beginners we will start with pencil drawing and gradually introduce other materials depending on your interests.  

Skills Acquired:

• How to use different media based on your interest.
• Best practices for working outdoors “en plein air.”
• Basic perspective and design techniques

Supply List: Portable Chair, Hat, Small Sketch Pad, Graphite Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener. Additional painting and drawing materials, easels, drawing boards depending on your interest and abilities.

Prerequisites: None

Paint along with Dave for this 8-week session focused on different tips and techniques in oil painting. These are usually 11"x14" oil painting projects with a critique at the end of each lesson. 

Prerequisites: One year or more of oil painting skills needed.

Improve your painting and design skills with traditional and advanced painting techniques. This class will focus on the processes and skills at a higher level, using photographs of your choosing. This class is available to intermediate and advanced painters who which to improve in areas of their work.

Skills Acquired:

Confidence resulting in faster application of the fundamentals.
Strengthened design and composition skills.
A thorough understanding of visual communication.

Prerequisites: Before registration you must show oil paintings that you have done on your own to the instructor. Please email your photos to infor@creativeartscenter.org for instructor approval before registering if you haven't taken this class previously.

Start at the beginning, learning basic techniques or step in where you left off and increase your knowledge and skill level. Each student will paint to their own strengths. A one-on-one approach to teaching is applied as you develop your skills. Through the creative process students will discover and develop their own unique artistic voice and painting style using a wide variety of modern paints.

New projects and prompts every session if you'd like to take the class again and again.

Prerequisites: None

Start at the beginning learning basic techniques or step in where you left off and increase your knowledge and skill level. Each student will paint to their own strengths. A one-on-one approach to teaching is applied as you develop your skills using acrylic paint. Explore traditional to abstract and contemporary genres.

Skills Acquired:

• Best practices for approaching painting from real objects, photos and your imagination.
• Knowledge of gels and mediums that can change drying time, texture and consistency.
• Fundamental composition rules and techniques such as dry brush, wash and impasto.

Prerequisites: None

This is a six-week class.

This class is designed for painters who have little to no painting experience. The class will provide exposure to the basics and an introduction to water media materials, techniques, and processes. With support, students will paint in class using their own sketches, designs, or photos, and the instructor may provide additional subject matter. Feedback will be personalized to the goals of each student. This class may be repeated numerous times while students increase their proficiency and confidence, the content changes every session. The tuition of $325 includes a $25 supply fee.

No class on April 8 or 10.

Skills Acquired:

• Build knowledge of the technical basics of watercolor
• Refine your sense of color, value, and composition
• Explore your choices of subject matter and begin to develop a personal style

Prerequisites: None

Supply List: No supply list is provided until after the instructor has discussed materials in the first class.

Students will improve their watercolor painting and design skills in order to create stronger, more effective paintings. This course is designed for people who would benefit from being offered painting projects that will push their growth forward, but who have already acquired basic understanding of watercolor and are able to create paintings independently. The challenges provided will be tailored to the painting skills of the enrolled students and will vary from session to session, so the course may be repeated. Tuition of $325 includes a $25 supply fee.

No class on April 9.

Skills Acquired:

• Enhanced painting skills
• Strengthened understanding of composition and design
  
• Increased confidence about your ability to solve painting problems

Prerequisites: Extensive experience with water-based media and ability to create paintings independently.

Explore the exciting possibilities of applying energetic movement, organic abstractions, intricate details, & highly saturated watercolor to create unique wildlife and nature inspired paintings. With a focus on bold artistic expression students will capture nature in both literal and abstract ways. Through the creative process, with an experienced instructor, students will discover and develop their own unique artistic voice and painting style using the medium of watercolor. In class each painter will receive individual attention and guidance through their paintings development as well as encouragement to always find joy in the process. Sarah Janece’s enthusiasm for artistic expression, love of nature’s beauty, and excitement for painting will create an atmosphere of adventure as each student advances their own artistic skills and creative abilities.

Prerequisites: None

This basic class includes a representational approach to painting in oil.  There will be demonstrations using brushes and palette knives followed by individual painting with instructor assistance. 

Perspective, application, color and materials will be covered in a relaxed studio approach. Tuition includes some materials; Additional supplies are required for this course; the instructor will have a supply list in class. 

Prerequisites: None