Old Town Art Center

Summer 2008 Brochure: June 24th to August 30th

ART

Monday: no summer classes

Tuesday:

Drawing and Painting

Portraiture is the primary focus of this class, though any subject is acceptable. This is the place to learn classic realism. Students will progress from black and white charcoal pencil drawing to painting in color, depending on skill level. Bring a clear, uncomplicated, sharp black and white photo of a head, at least 5” x 7”, to begin. A color photo 5” x 7” or larger will be needed as the student progresses.

6 weeks: June 24 – July 29    10 am–1 pm

Instructor: Grace Cole

Fee: $130 non-members/$125 members

Wednesday:

Pastel

Soft pastel is probably the most sensual art medium.  Students will create art with a light catching velvety surface using sticks made of pure pigment.  Intense or subtle, pastel is always striking.  Learn classic techniques and “tricks” from a trained instructor.  Composition, perspective, color, depth of field, contrast, and more will also be addressed. 

10 weeks: June 25 – August 27   11am – 2pm

Instructor: Didier Nolet

Fee: $210 non-members/$200 members

Painting

This is a painting class for students of all levels of experience using oil, acrylic, or pastel.  Learn Old Masters’ 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.

10 weeks: June 25 – August 27   2:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Instructor: Didier Nolet

Fee: $210 non-members/$200 members

Oil Painting

This class is for students of all skill levels who want to stretch their talents in oil painting.

10 weeks:   June 25 - August 27    6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Instructor: Robert Brasher

Fee: $210 non-members/$200 members

Thursday:

Exploring Color

In six sessions we will explore the adventures in painting with six separate color wheel palettes.  We will discover palettes that lend themselves best to landscape, to flower subjects, seascapes, figure painting, and atmospheric effects such as fog, rain, etc. Bring a notebook.  Ask for a supply list of paints required.

6 weeks: June 22 – July 31     10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Kay Smith

Fee: $145 non-members/$140 members

 

Saturday:

Watercolor

Beginners to experienced watercolor painters will feel welcome in this class.  This teacher loves to share his passion for his chosen art form.

8 Weeks: July 12 - August 30   10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Thomas Francesconi

Fee: $170 non-members/$160 members