November 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
2023 EBLAST NOVEMBER SRAC CLASS SCHEDULE
Thurs 11/2 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 11/2 12:30-3:30 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 11/4 12:15-3 Open Studio All levels, all mediums
Tues 11/7 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 11/7 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 11/9 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 11/9 12:30-3:30 Class: Sumi-e, Japanese Style Watercolor
Instructor: Jan Jamil jkjamil@verizon.net 703-477-1065
Medium: Japanese ink and watercolors
Level: All levels welcome
Introduction to the basics of Asian style painting with calligraphy brushes, Japanese calligraphy ink, watercolors and rice papers. Sumi-e basics of brush technique, creating values, composition, learning to control the amount of water and color are useful skills that can be applied to all water based painting mediums.
Fall series continues with brush strokes for rocks and herons.
Supplies: should include watercolor paints, paper towels, the recommended calligraphy brushes, 2 water containers, newsprint tablet 9x12” or larger. Contact the instructor for a supply and source list.
Sat 11/11 9am-12 Class: Beginners Fused Glass Class
Instructor: Gelenia Licea-Hofman chiquihut@aol.com
Medium: Glass
Level: Beginners
You will learn the proper use of glass cutting tools, and explore the colorful world of glass. You will create 2 projects and leave them with the instructor to fire in a kiln. They’re usually ready to pick up at the Sebastian River Art Club one week later.
Note: The cost is $40.00 including all materials and firing. Only 6 participants per class! Please reserve your space in advance by emailing the the Art club or instructor. Cash or checks will be accepted on the day of the course.
Sat 11/11 12:15-3 Open Studio All levels, all mediums
Tues 11/14 10am-12 SRAC MONTHLY MEETING (No morning class)
Tues 11/14 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 11/16 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 11/16 12:30-3:30 Class: Sumi-e, Japanese Style Watercolor
Instructor: Jan Jamil jkjamil@verizon.net 703-477-1065
Medium: Japanese ink and watercolors
Level: All levels welcome
Introduction to the basics of Asian style painting with calligraphy brushes, Japanese calligraphy ink, watercolors and rice papers. Sumi-e basics of brush technique, creating values, composition, learning to control the amount of water and color are useful skills that can be applied to all water based painting mediums.
Fall series continues with brush strokes for atmospheric mountain landscapes.
Supplies: should include watercolor paints, paper towels, the recommended calligraphy brushes, 2 water containers, newsprint tablet 9x12” or larger. Contact the instructor for a supply and source list.
Sat 11/18 ART BY THE RIVER SHOW (No classes, no Open Studio)
Tues 11/21 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 11/21 1pm-4 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 11/23 Happy Thanksgiving! SRAC is closed for the holiday.
Sat 11/25 9am-12 Holiday Card Making
Level: All levels welcome
Bring all your own supplies/materials and a few to share or swap. Spend a fun morning with other artists crafting beautiful hand made cards.
Sat 11/25 12:15-3 Open Studio All levels, all mediums
Tues 11/28 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 11/28 1pm-4 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 11/30 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 11/30 12:30-3:30 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