December 2023 SRAC Art Classes
All classes are $15 for members, $20 for non-members, unless otherwise noted. Please contact the individual teacher to register and for a supply list. Classes may be canceled due to under-attendance.
NOTES:
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Archibald Classes require a minimum of 4 Students to take place
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Tent. Means TENTATIVE
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Lolly Walton, Beginning Watercolor Classes, Call 321-652-7115 if you have any questions.
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Any questions for Janet Jamil, you may email her at: jkjamil@verizon.net
Fri 12/1 5:30- 8pm SRAC Light Up Night in the Gallery
Sat 12/2 10- 3pm Christmas Bazaar, Art Show, and Bake Sale
No Classes nor Open Studio at SRAC
Tues 12/5 9am- 12 Class: Advanced Watercolor
Instructor: Jean Archibald keel84@aol.com (561) 212-0915
Medium: Watercolor
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Class for intermediate and advanced watercolor artists that come for guidance in improving their existing style. Emphasis on learning to pay attention to values in your subject before you start a painting, literally dissecting the subject and observing the different values before you start.
Supplies: Watercolors, brushes, paper towels, water containers. Either 300 or 140 pound watercolor paper recommended, but 300 is suggested for its strength and blending properties. Also water containers, watercolor brushes…#0, 1, 2, 3, 6, Flat# 2, 4, 6, 8. One large 1 inch Flat brush for washes, gum eraser, wax free tracing paper, graphite pencil, fine red pen such as Pilot pens for tracing, box Kleenex, paper towels.
Recommend choosing a subject of one’s own as it may then be entered into shows, however the instructor can supply a subject for those who do not bring their own. Subjects provided in a class are not allowed in shows.
Tues 12/5 1pm- 4pm Class: Watercolor Techniques
Instructor: Lolly Walton Lollyart4sale@cfl.rr.com (321) 652-7115
Medium: Watercolor
Level: All levels welcomed
Want to unleash your creativity? Take a class with an experienced watercolor artist and teacher. Objective: Focus on learning basic w/c techniques. The class is taught in a fun, and relaxed environment. We will focus on the elements of a landscape…..grass, trees, skies, water, rocks, rain, etc. Each students will be asked to finish a half sheet size landscape painting. After that we will move on to watercolor “abstracts”. Lolly guarantees that watercolor will become your “best friend” and provide you with a lifetime of enjoyment!!!
Supplies: Supply list provided upon request
Thurs 12/7 9am-12 Class: Fix My Painting
Instructor: Susan Lavender & Sheila Lougheed
Suzelavender@comcast.net (772) 388-0695
canvasdancer319@gmail.com (203) 648-3138
Medium: Acrylics, Oil, Mixed Media, Watercolor
Level: Any and All
Fun class to finish old paintings or start something new! We focus on composition, texture, tone, spontaneity and technique. We give each person permission to continue, or start over, and promote expressive, inspirational and intuitive work.
Supplies: basic supplies in medium of choice – to include paper, canvas, water container, paper towels, etc.
Thurs 12/7 12:30-3:30pm Class: Pastel
Instructor: Lana McLeod mzmcleod@msn.com (720) 935-1730
Medium: Soft Pastel
Level: All
Come and enjoy playing and creating with adult chalk , A.K.A. Pastels. Pastels are fun and forgiving, making them a wonderful painting medium! Each class includes a short lecture and demo on subjects that will improve your technique in brining your masterpiece to life.
Class subject examples:
*Values and Hues
*Buildings in a landscape
*How to create distance and depth
*Water reflection with soft pastels
*What's an underpainting?
*How to Frame a soft pastel painting
Supplies: Your painting will only be as good as your tools are. So take the time to invest in good pastels and paper. Student suggested supply list:
Reference photo. Something that inspires you! Printed or on an Ipad or phone
Paper towels or a hand towel, rag size
Baby wipes
Artist tape or painter's tape. White or beige only!
Wax paper (try the Dollar Store)
16"x14" or larger masonite board (Home Depot)
Ruler and or T-square
Apron or old shirt ( to protect your clothes)
Gloves
Mask
Soft pastels and pastel paper.
Email Lana for suggested list of soft pastels and paper. mzmcleod@msn.com
Sat 12/9 11- 3pm Christmas Bazaar in Gallery
Sat 12/9 12:15- 3pm Open Studio
Tues 12/12 9-12 (No morning class)
Tues 12/12 1pm- 3:30pm Class: Watercolor Techniques
Instructor: Lolly Walton Lollyart4sale@cfl.rr.com (321) 652-7115
Medium: Watercolor
Level: All levels welcomed
Want to unleash your creativity? Take a class with an experienced watercolor artist and teacher. Objective: Focus on learning basic w/c techniques. The class is taught in a fun, and relaxed environment. We will focus on the elements of a landscape…..grass, trees, skies, water, rocks, rain, etc. Each students will be asked to finish a half sheet size landscape painting. After that we will move on to watercolor “abstracts”. Lolly guarantees that watercolor will become your “best friend” and provide you with a lifetime of enjoyment!!!
Supplies: Supply list provided upon request
Tues 12/12 4:30pm Holiday Potluck
Tues 12/12 5:30pm SRAC MONTHLY MEETING
Thurs 12/14 9am- 12 Class: Fix My Painting
Instructor: Susan Lavender & Sheila Lougheed
Suzelavender@comcast.net (772) 388-0695
canvasdancer319@gmail.com (203) 648-3138
Medium: Acrylics, Oil, Mixed Media, Watercolor
Level: Any and All
Fun class to finish old paintings or start something new! We focus on composition, texture, tone, spontaneity and technique. We give each person permission to continue, or start over, and promote expressive, inspirational and intuitive work.
Supplies: basic supplies in medium of choice – to include paper, canvas, water container, paper towels, etc.
Thurs 12/14 12:30- 3:30pm Class: Introduction to Jewelry Wrapping
Instructor: Cheryl Morse cherylann?826@gmail.com
Medium: Craft Jewelry
Level: Beginner
In this class you will learn basic wire bending and wrapping using copper wire, gemstone and basic tools to complete a wire wrapped pendant. Visual instruction throughout the class as you work on each step. Goal is to complete by end of class.
Max 10 people. Please reserve your space in advance by emailing the instructor.
$32 includes materials (wire and stone). Cash or checks accepted on the day of class.
Supplies: Wire and stone will be supplied. There will be tools available to share, but bring these to class if you have flush cutter, needle nose pliers, and flat nose pliers.
Sat 12/16 11- 3pm Christmas Bazaar in Gallery
Sat 12/16 12:15- 3pm Open Studio
Tues 12/19 9am-12 Class: Advanced Watercolor
Instructor: Jean Archibald keel84@aol.com (561) 212-0915
Medium: Watercolor
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Class for intermediate and advanced watercolor artists that come for guidance in improving their existing style. Emphasis on learning to pay attention to values in your subject before you start a painting, literally dissecting the subject and observing the different values before you start.
Supplies: Watercolors, brushes, paper towels, water containers. Either 300 or 140 pound watercolor paper recommended, but 300 is suggested for its strength and blending properties. Also water containers, watercolor brushes…#0, 1, 2, 3, 6, Flat# 2, 4, 6, 8. One large 1 inch Flat brush for washes, gum eraser, wax free tracing paper, graphite pencil, fine red pen such as Pilot pens for tracing, box Kleenex, paper towels.
Recommend choosing a subject of one’s own as it may then be entered into shows, however the instructor can supply a subject for those who do not bring their own. Subjects provided in a class are not allowed in shows.
Tues 12/19 1pm- 4pm Class: Watercolor Techniques
Instructor: Lolly Walton Lollyart4sale@cfl.rr.com (321) 652-7115
Medium: Watercolor
Level: All levels welcomed
Want to unleash your creativity? Take a class with an experienced watercolor artist and teacher. Objective: Focus on learning basic w/c techniques. The class is taught in a fun, and relaxed environment. We will focus on the elements of a landscape…..grass, trees, skies, water, rocks, rain, etc. Each students will be asked to finish a half sheet size landscape painting. After that we will move on to watercolor “abstracts”. Lolly guarantees that watercolor will become your “best friend” and provide you with a lifetime of enjoyment!!!
Supplies: Supply list provided upon request
Thurs 12/21 9am-12 Class: Fix My Painting
Instructor: Susan Lavender & Sheila Lougheed
Suzelavender@comcast.net (772) 388-0695
canvasdancer319@gmail.com (203) 648-3138
Medium: Acrylics, Oil, Mixed Media, Watercolor
Level: Any and All
Fun class to finish old paintings or start something new! We focus on composition, texture, tone, spontaneity and technique. We give each person permission to continue, or start over, and promote expressive, inspirational and intuitive work.
Supplies: basic supplies in medium of choice – to include paper, canvas, water container, paper towels, etc.
Sat 12/23 11-3pm Christmas Bazaar in Gallery
Sat 12/23 12:15-3pm Open Studio
12/24 – 26 SRAC is closed for the Holidays!
Thurs 12/28 9am-12 Class: Fix My Painting
Instructor: Susan Lavender & Sheila Lougheed
Suzelavender@comcast.net (772) 388-0695
canvasdancer319@gmail.com (203) 648-3138
Medium: Acrylics, Oil, Mixed Media, Watercolor
Level: Any and All
Fun class to finish old paintings or start something new! We focus on composition, texture, tone, spontaneity and technique. We give each person permission to continue, or start over, and promote expressive, inspirational and intuitive work.
Supplies: basic supplies in medium of choice – to include paper, canvas, water container, paper towels, etc.
Sat 12/30 9-12 Private Event (No morning class)
Sat 12/30 12:15 – 3pm Open Studio