On Going Classes

 October
Elements of Drawing with William Noonan
Drawing is the foundation of all visual art. Hone your  skills with this five week course which will cover the basics of drawing. Weather you have moved past stick figures or not this course will help you advance your skills. Learn how to see more critically and how to interpret that vision on the page. We will explore the art of drawing and how it relates to painting.
Wednesdays, 7-9:30pm, Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26 $150
www.WilliamNoonan.com

November

Beginning Oil with William Noonan
This workshop will acquaint students with the medium of oil paint, and the basic principles of the medium. Learn how to mix colors, build layers, and use glazing techniques. Work from interesting still lifes, plein air landscapes, and the human figure. This workshop is appropriate for absolute beginners, artists who want to advance their basic skills, and painters looking to “brush up” rusty painting skills. 
Saturdays, 10-12:30, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29  $155 (includes $5 model fee) beginning oil set $30
www.WilliamNoonan.com

Still Life Painting with Mary Mugele Sealfon
Beginning with classic still life, students will learn to handle various painting techniques and materials in either oil or pastel.  An emphasis will be placed on learning to see subtle changes in color and light with personal attention and instruction while you paint.  Individual expression is encouraged. Beginning and advanced teens and adults welcome.
Thursdays,  1-3:30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11 $150. -OR- Sundays, 1-3:30, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30  $150. www.mugelesealfon.com

Botanical Drawing with Watercolor Pencils
with Roberta Rosenthal
Botanical Drawing with Watercolor Pencils follows Botanical Drawing Basics, which is a prerequisite. Watercolor pencils are an excellent bridge for those who are comfortable drawing but not yet adept with detail rendering using watercolor paints. Watercolor pencils can be used with watercolor as well. Layering with each gives botanical portraits a special effect mixing softness of pencils with the flowing capacity of watercolors.
Thursdays, 10am-12:30, Nov. 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11, $180 

Impressionism in Pastel with Dennis Fanton
This class elaborates on the style of Impressionism using pastels. Fanton emphasizes blending and layering, and the planning stages of painting. Students are encouraged to explore and develop a creative approach in looking at your subject as well as painting it.
Fridays, 10-noon Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12 $150

To the Skies: Poetic Visions of the Heavens through Glazing
and Scumbling Techniques with Joan Lesikin
After instructor demonstration, students will paint skies in oil or acrylic: from "the skies they were ashen and sober" (E. A. Poe), "a blue sky of spring" (W. Allingham), "behold a rainbow in the sky" (W. Wordsworth, to "promise in the skies neither of sun nor of snow" (Jean Stafford) or your poetic choice. Open to teenagers and adults.  The instructor, Joan Lesikin, will encourage less temperate interpretations than sky blue.  Sundays, 7-9pm Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30 $100 ( or $25 per workshop)

Beginning Oil Painting with Gene Bove’
Have you always wanted to try your hand at oil painting?  This course will get you started with all the basics or refresh you if you're getting back into it.  Getting the "feel" of oil paint, mixing your own colors form a limited pallette of yellow, blue, red and white.  Materials list available.
Thursdays, 10-noon, Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18 $150, beginning oil kit $30
www.genebove.com

Designing and Painting Watercolors from Photos
with Patricia Morgan
What is it about  your photo that calls to you?  How can you begin to capture the essence of  that subject?  Begin collecting photos.  We will then work through the process of adding, deleting and enhancing elements in the photo to design lovely watercolors.   Some previous watercolor experience recommended.
Thursdays, 9-noon, Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4 $150
www.patmorganart.com

Pastel Workshop with Shawn Dell Joyce
Make a completed pastel painting in each class! Learn how to mix color on the paper, and apply color theory to pastels. Learn techniques for blending, how to create interesting effects using nontraditional materials, and experiment with different paper surfaces, and hardnesses of chalk pastels. Make your own sanded wood to use pastels on. Work from classic still lifes with interesting light effects. Beginners, advanced, teens and adults welcome. Wednesdays, 10-noon
Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26,  $100 beginning pastel kit $30
www.shawndelljoyce.com

Pastel Techniques with Shawn Dell Joyce
Learn how to mix color on the paper, and apply color theory to pastels. Learn techniques for blending, how to create interesting effects using nontraditional materials, and experiment with different paper surfaces, and hardnesses of chalk pastels. An exciting and fast-paced workshop for beginners, and experienced artists who want to learn basic pastel techniques. Work from old master’s exercises, and still lifes. Beginners, advanced, teens and adults welcome.   
Thusdays, 7-9pm, Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4 $120, some materials provided, beginning pastel kit $30
www.shawndelljoyce.com

Painting Fall Foliage in Plein Air with Shawn Dell Joyce
A full day of basking in autumn’s glow at the picturesque Benedict Town Park. Learn to see trees as masses, and capture the rich jewel tones of fall in pastel or oil. Demonstration painting and note taking from 10am-noon, break for lunch at Wildfire Grill from noon-1, then work on your own masterpieces from 1-3:30 with a group critique from 3:30-4pm.
Saturday, Nov. 15, 10am-4pm $70 (includes lunch at Wildfire Grill)
$50 without lunch
www.shawndelljoyce.com

Still Life Painting with Mary Mugele Sealfon
Beginning with classic still life, students will learn to handle various painting techniques and materials in either oil or pastel.  An emphasis will be placed on learning to see subtle changes in color and light with personal attention and instruction while you paint.  Individual expression is encouraged. Beginning and advanced teens and adults welcome.
Sundays, 1-3:30, Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21. $120
www.mugelesealfon.com

December

Holiday Still Life with William Noonan
It’s time for mistletoe and holly! This still life workshop will celebrate the festivals of December. Maybe you’ll get an image for your holiday greeting card out of this 3 consecutive day workshop. Students will have the opportunity to work from a still life with enough time to complete a large composition and may work in any medium they choose. Friday evening will be spent doing exercises that will ready you to take on a large formal composition. This class is appropriate for beginners through advanced, adults and teens.
Fri. Dec. 5, 7-9pm, Sat. Dec. 6, 10-1pm, Sun. Dec. 7, 10-1pm
(8 hours total) $100
www.WilliamNoonan.com

Beginning Drawing Part II with Shawn Dell Joyce
Work from exercises Da Vinci and Degas gave to their apprentices to learn how to mix color in pastel, watercolor, and colored pencil. Learn about color theory, and how to achieve color harmony, neutralize complements, and see colors as values. Work from old master’s paintings as well as imaginative drawing, and drawing from memory.
Saturdays, 1-3pm, Dec. 6, 13, 20, Jan. 3, 10, 17. $150 (materials included)
www.shawndelljoyce.com