Old Town Art Center: Irresistible Art Classes & Workshops
 Monday: Phil Renaud
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Fall: September 13 – November 23 Winter: January 8 – March 22
Monday Afternoon: Figure Drawing and Painting Studio Artists have the opportunity to hone their skills on their own, working directly from a live model. One hour is devoted to quick gesture poses. The focus will be longer poses for finished drawings and paintings. Fall (10 weeks): Sept 13 – Nov 15 12 pm-3 pm Winter (10 weeks): Jan 10 – March 14 12 pm - 3 pm Monitor: Phil Renaud Model fee: $130 non-members/$125 members
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 Tuesday: Marie Kirk Burke
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Tuesday Morning: Oil Painting This is a great class for students new to painting as well as experienced painters. Marie will teach color mixing, color relationships, glazing, light, composition, and concept. Students can work from photos or favorite objects. Fall (10 weeks): Sept 14 – Nov 23 (no class Nov. 2) 10 am - 1 pm Winter (10 weeks): Jan 11 – March 22 (no class Feb 22) 10 am - 1pm Instructor: Marie Kirk Burke Fee: $220 non-members/$210 members
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Wednesday: Kathleen Newman |
Wednesday Morning:
Pastel Painting Kathleen will emphasize the importance of design and value structure, with an emphasis on developing form through light and shadow. Learn to edit information from photos to strengthen compositions. Explore drawing, proportion, and color through direct observation of a model or still life. Kathleen will demonstrate her pastel techniques, including toning backgrounds, on a variety of surfaces. Prior pastel experience is not necessary, but basic drawing skills will be helpful. Fall (10 weeks): Sept 15 – Nov 17 10 am – 1 pm Winter (10 weeks): Jan 12 – March 16 10 am – 1 pm Instructor: Kathleen Newman Fee: $220 non-members/$210 members
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 Wednesday: Didier Nolet
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Wednesday Afternoon: Painting This is a painting class for students of all levels of experience using oil, acrylic, or pastel. Learn basic to advanced techniques with a modern perspective. Didier will guide students according to needs, addressing technique, composition, color, perspective, and other visual elements. Students work from photographs, sketches, or from their own imagination. Fall (10 weeks): Sept 15 – Nov 17 1:30 – 4:30 pm Winter (10 weeks): Jan 12– March 16 1:30-4:30pm Instructor: Didier Nolet Fee: $220 non-members/$210 members
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 Wednesday: Robert Brasher
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Wednesday Evening: Oil Painting This class is for students of all skill levels who want to stretch their talents in oil painting. Robert is a versatile painter who can communicate his skills. Please register early to guarantee your spot in this popular class. Fall (10 weeks): Sept 15 – Nov 17 6:30–9:30 pm Winter (10 weeks): Jan 12 - March 16 6:30-9:30 pm Instructor: Robert Brasher Fee: $220 non-members/$210 member
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 Thursday: Kay Smith
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Thursday Morning:
Watercolor and Pastel PaintingThe beginning, intermediate or advanced student can improve their skills and explore their talent in a class guided by seasoned watercolorist, Kay Smith, Artist Laureate of Illinois since 1994. The class works as a group with photos or still life setup provided by Smith. Emphasis is on
Fall (10 classes): Sept 16 – Nov 18 10 am–2 pm Winter (10 classes): Jan 13 – March 17 10 am–2 pm Instructor: Kay Smith Fee: $220 non-members/$210 members
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 Saturday: Tom Francesconi
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Saturday Morning: Watercolor Tom uses a direct, loose, representational approach to painting. Through lectures, demonstrations, and personal instruction the beginning painter will find Tom's sensitivity and experience invaluable. Experienced painters will be challenged to stretch to new personal horizons. Periodic group critiques are scheduled so all students may gain from the work of others. Fall (8 classes): Sept 25 – Nov 20 (no class Oct 9) 10 am – 1 pm Winter (8 weeks): Jan 8 _ March 5 (no class Feb 5) 10 am – 1 pm Instructor: Tom Francesconi Fee: $180 non-members/$170 members
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 Workshop: Kay Smith
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One Day Figure Workshop with Kay Smith The first ninety minutes will be spent reviewing the proportions of the human body, studying the structure of the head, hands, and feet and how to draw them. Photographic copy will be supplied for reference. At 12:30 the group will begin drawing from the live model. First poses will be 1 minute, then 2 minutes, then 5 minutes. Following these warm-up exercises there will be half hour poses. 2pm-4pm the model will repeat the last pose, but will be in costume. A new understanding of the body form under the clothing will be gained as well as of the folds in the clothing. Bring watercolor, pastel, oil, pencil, or charcoal. The costume and background will be colorful for a lively play of color and form. Good painting! Good drawing! Saturday, October 9 10am – 4:30 pm Instructor: Kay Smith Fee: $90 non-members/$85 members Limit: 12 students
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Workshop: Tom Francesconi |
One Day Figure Workshop with Tom Francesconi This will be a dynamic one-day watercolor workshop designed to expose the student to Tom’s simplified approach to painting the figure. Tom will demonstrate his painting process from the beginning drawing to the finished painting. Topics will include proportions, gesture drawing, creating simple shapes to convey the form and inventive color. Students can work from their own reference photographs or Tom’s. This workshop offers a wonderful opportunity to break free from any self-imposed barriers and to begin a new journey of exploring the figure in a joyful and creative way. Saturday, December 4 9 am – 4 pm Instructor: Tom Francesconi Fee: $90 non-members/$85 members
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Workshop: Jim Wisnowski |
3 Day On-Location Watercolor Workshop with James Wisnowski Jim Wisnowski, a popular instructor for many years at the Triangle, returns briefly to offer the challenge and joy of painting outdoors (en plein air). Taking his inspiration from the vivid colors of the urban environment, Jim will demonstrate each day, followed by student painting with individualized instruction and critique. Emphasis will be on successful composition, working through the basic principles of drawing and color. Students will also develop travel journals with watercolor and pencil. This workshop is geared to all skill levels. Monday, October 11- Wednesday, Oct 13 9 am – 3:30 pm Instructor: Jim Wisnowski Fee: $225 non-members/ $215 members
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