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December 2024 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.

 

Call our Sebastian River Art Club office at 772-321-9333 for additional class information, as our classes are always being updated.  Office and gallery hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11-2:30. Classes are $15 each for members, $20 for non members, unless otherwise noted!​​

 

Tues 12/3         9am- 12            Class:  Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor
Instructor: Jean Archibald      keel84@aol.com  (561) 212-0915
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.
Bring 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 12/3         1pm- 4pm        Class:  Watercolor Techniques
Instructor: Lolly Walton   Lollyart4sale@cfl.rr.com  (321) 652-7115
Level:  All levels welcomed
Objective: Focus on learning basic watercolor techniques, which can be applied to any water medium. 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.  After that we will move on to “abstract” watercolor, using various tools to apply texture.
Supplies: Supply list provided upon request
 
Thurs 12/5       9am- 12            Class:  Fix My Painting
Instructors: 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
Description: 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 12/5       12:30-3:30        Class: Soft Pastels
Instructor: Lana McLeod  mzmcleod@msn.com (720) 935-1730
Description: 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 bringing your masterpiece to life.
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.
Reference photo: something that inspires you! Printed or on an Ipad or phone, Paper towels or a hand towel, rag, 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
 
Thurs 12/5       1-4pm Class: Fused Glass –Creating Christmas Tree Ornaments
Instructor:  Gelenia Licea-Hofman  text or call  561-310-4583
Medium: Fused Glass    Level: All welcome
Description: Create two Christmas ornaments or sun catchers. Great for Pollyanna gifts. Gnomes will be fired at my home, and can be picked up a week later at the Art Club. Cost is $45 members, $50 non-members. Includes all supplies, use of tools, and firing. Class is limited to 8 participants.
 
Sat 12/7           10:30-3pm        Class: Mosaic Christmas votive          All Levels       

Cost:$45 members
Instructor:  Leslie Jordan    Lesliejordanarts@outlook.com   914-420-7050                      

$55 nonmembers
 
Sat 12/7           12:15- 3pm       Members Only Open Studio    
 

Tues 12/10       9-12     Class:  Drawing and Acrylic Painting              All Levels

Instructor: Richard Gillmor     rhromllig@yahoo.com   772-268-0992           

Supplies: 9 x12, 11 by 14 or 16 by 20 canvas, acrylic paints and brushes. Drawing pads, charcoal pencils.

            

Tues 12/10       1pm- 4pm        Class: Watercolor Techniques            All Levels

Instructor: Lolly Walton   Lollyart4sale@cfl.rr.com  (321) 652-7115

Objective: Focus on learning basic watercolor techniques, which can be applied to any water medium. 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.  After that we will move on to “abstract” watercolor, using various tools to apply texture. 

Supplies: Supply list provided upon request.

 

Weds 12/11      9:30 am  Carpool Trip to Sam Flax Art Supply Store in Orlando

Call Jan Jamil for details, 703-477-1065

 

Thurs 12/12     9am- 12            Class:  Fix My Painting            All Levels

Instructors: Susan Lavender & Sheila Lougheed Suzelavender@comcast.net  (772) 388-0695

canvasdancer319@gmail.com  (203) 648-3138

Medium: Acrylics, Oil, Mixed Media, Watercolor             

Description: 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 12/12     1-4       Class: Beginners Oil or Acrylics

Instructor: Gary Davis  360-941-2027        

Description: The Value of an Underpainting

 

Thurs 12/12     4:30 Members Potluck followed by brief  Member’s Business Meeting

 

Sat 12/14          9-12     Class: OPEN

 

Sat 12/14          12:15- 3pm       Members Only Open Studio

 

Tues 12/17       9am- 12            Class:  Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor

Instructor: Jean Archibald      keel84@aol.com  (561) 212-0915

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.

Bring 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 12/17       1pm- 4pm        Class:  Watercolor Techniques           All Levels

Instructor: Lolly Walton   Lollyart4sale@cfl.rr.com  (321) 652-7115

Objective: Focus on learning basic watercolor techniques, which can be applied to any water medium. 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.  After that we will move on to “abstract” watercolor, using various tools to apply texture. 

Supplies: Supply list provided upon request.

 

Weds 12/18      9am     SRAC Plein Air Painters at Riverview Park

 

Thurs 12/19     9am- 12            Class:  Fix My Painting            All Levels

Instructors: Susan Lavender & Sheila Lougheed  Suzelavender@comcast.net  (772) 388-0695

canvasdancer319@gmail.com  (203) 648-3138

Mediums: Acrylics, Oil, Mixed Media, Watercolor           

Description: 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 12/19      1 – 4pm  Class: Watercolor     All Levels

Instructor: Richard Davis        richardflorida43@gmail.com   317-777-2741

Description: Cardinals for Christmas

Supplies: #2, @4, #6 round watercolor brush. Masking tape and mounting board to attach paper too.
I strongly recommend using Arches or Saunders Waterford paper to achieve the correct results.
I will have 16” x 12” sheets of 140 # Waterford paper available to purchase for $3.00 each. (My cost).

 

Sat 12/21          9-12     OPEN

                                    

Sat 12/21          12:15- 3pm       Members Open Studio

 

Tues 12/24       9am- 12            Class:  Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor

Instructor: Jean Archibald      keel84@aol.com  (561) 212-0915

This class is 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 12/24       1pm- 4pm        Class:  Watercolor Techniques           All Levels

Instructor: Lolly Walton   Lollyart4sale@cfl.rr.com  (321) 652-7115

Objective: Focus on learning basic watercolor techniques, which can be applied to any water medium. 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.  After that we will move on to “abstract” watercolor, using various tools to apply texture. 

Supplies: Supply list provided upon request.

 

Thurs 12/26      9 -12    Class:  Fix My Painting            All Levels

Instructors: Susan Lavender & Sheila Lougheed  Suzelavender@comcast.net  (772) 388-0695

canvasdancer319@gmail.com  (203) 648-3138

Medium: Acrylics, Oil, Mixed Media, Watercolor

Description: 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 12/26     1 – 4pm            OPEN   

 

Sat 12/28          9 -12    OPEN

 

Sat 12/28          12:15-3             Members Only Open Studio

 

Tues 12/31       9 – 12               OPEN

Tues 12/31       1 – 4                 OPEN

 

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