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Fall 2008 Adult Classes and Workshops
FALL CLASSES NOW POSTED!WEEKEND WORKSHOPSComic Book Art Workshop for all ages with Matt Ryan Matt Ryan. Graphic novelist and head of the Connecticut Branch of the Comic Artists’ Guild will spend two amazing days sharing his skills and secrets with you! Focus will be on your ideas and creativity as Matt guides you through the process of designing your own comic book. The first meeting will cover concept, story development, layout, and character design. The second day will cover layout, cover and page art. Learn the skills to draw your characters from all angles, in a variety of poses and watch them come to life on pages you create. Dates: September 20 and 21, 2008 Impressionism with Paula Billups The term “impressionism” was coined as a description because a newspaper critic thought the artists were painting mere sketches or impressions. The painting style is characterized chiefly by the general impression produced by a scene or object and the use of unmixed primary colors and small strokes to simulate actual reflected light. En Plein Air refers to painting outdoors in a natural setting. Learn the secrets of impressionist painting as you take inspiration from the green surrounds of FVAC, including our popular artists’ garden. Materials will be provided. Date: October 11, 2008 Abstract Painting with Carolann Dvorak-Brewer Abstract art does not depict subjects as they appear in the natural world, but instead uses color and form in a non-representational way. The term has more often been used to describe art that depicts real forms in a simplified way—keeping only an allusion to the original natural subject. To master abstract art is to determine the essence of your subject and use your artist’s eye and some creative license to allude to your inspiration on paper. Take your subject apart in your mind and put it back together on paper; this is a challenging exercise and a worthy mental undertaking. Some painting experience will be helpful for this workshop, but all levels are welcome. Materials will be provided. Date: October 18, 2008 Learning to Paint the Figure with Paula Billups The human figure is a best approached with a light heart and a healthy dose of humility, a willingness to always be a beginner and be surprised by the truth of anatomy and movement. We will take this two-day workshop to learn the fundamentals of painting the nude figure from direct observation. Each section will begin with a short discussion of anatomy and effective ways to address form. On Saturday there will be a brief demonstration by the instructor to get things started. We will spend the remainder of the time working from the figure using a limited palette. Painters at all levels are welcome in this class. The instructor will work with each student according to their skill level. Students may work in oil or acrylic. A materials list is available at www.fvac.net. Dates: November 22 and 23, 2008
MONDAYSPainting in Watercolor with Carol Ganick Students will be given close attention in learning techniques such as dry brush, wet-in-wet, glazing and masking. This course will provide beginners with little or no experience and intermediate levels with an understanding of these important fundamentals. Practice in applying paint through studies of various objects will progress to painting of landscapes. A materials list is available at www.fvac.net. Prospective students may call the instructor with questions at 860.543.0122. Session A Start Date: October 6, 2008 (5 Mondays) Session B Start Date: November 17, 2008 (5 Mondays) ART 9-1-1 with Deb Wadsworth This course is for the art student in need/want of instruction, motivation, inspiration, or affirmation. Experienced artist Deb Wadsworth confesses that before enjoying the heightened sense of morality she has today, she “helped” her fellow art students out with an assignment here or there. Whether your work-in-progress is for an FVAC class, a High School assignment or a college-level drawing class, bring it in to Deb and she’ll get you going. This four week class will give you skills, confidence and the motivation to finish out the semester. Start Date: October 6 (4 Mondays)
TUESDAYSPainting in Acrylic or Oil with Pieter Lefferts Awaken your senses as you create with acrylic or oil paints. Composition, drawing and use of color will be considered and individualized instruction is available at every level. Subject matter includes still life and landscape. Bring a sketchpad, charcoal and a pencil as well as painting materials to the first class. Advanced students may design independent projects with guidance from the instructor. A materials list is available at www.fvac.net. Start Date: October 7, 2008 (8 Tuesdays, no class November 4)
Figure Drawing with Instructor to be Announced Work from a live model every class! This course is suitable for all levels and welcomes beginners. Focus on the structure of the figure, contour, gesture and shading. Media will include pencil, charcoal and conte crayon. Tuition includes model fees. SESSION A Start Date: September 16, 2008 (8 Tuesdays, no class September 30 and November 4) SESSION B Start Date: September 16, 2008 (8 Tuesdays no class September 30 and November 4)
WEDNESDAYSBrown Bag Botticellis with Paula Billups Bring your sketch pad, pencil and bag lunch! Each week students will meet at area museums for a guided experience in sketching from museum master paintings. Artist and instructor Paula Billups’ enthusiasm for this exercise guarantees a fun and informative session each week. Students will meet at the Farmington Valley Arts Center during the first week to discuss location schedules, possible carpooling and get started by sketching from a masterpiece projected onto a wall. If museum-sketching is something you have always wanted to try, this course is for you. Students will visit the Wadsworth Athenaeum and New Britain Museum of American Art twice each and enjoy a day-long trip to the Clark Art Institute in Western Massachusetts. Come away with new appreciation for the masters, enhanced skill in drawing and sketching and the ability to continue this exercise independently. Students are responsible for admission fees to various museums. Start Date: September 17, 2008 (7 Wednesdays – One double session included – no class October 8)
Collage and Mixed Media with Lia Lee Create your own two or three dimensional art. This “green” art making process uses recycled objects and student’s personal materials such as greeting cards, wrapping paper and anything that catches the eye or provides that spark of inspiration. Artists will learn to create two and three dimensional pieces on canvas, paper, wood, plastics, or fabric. Drawing and painting basics will be reviewed as these skills enhance the design of your collage and mixed media project. Make your own note or recipe cards, draw attention to a special photo by placing it in a decoupaged frame or concentrate on pieces to hang in your home. The sky is the limit! Start Date: September 17 (8 Wednesdays) Drawing and Painting for Adults with Deb Wadsworth This course will focus on the foundations for a solid start in any medium. It will be a fun approach to basic drawing skills such as structure, composition and value. This course is perfect for beginners as a first approach to painting as well as for students of all levels who recognize the importance of refreshing the basics. A materials list is available at www.fvac.net. SESSION A Start Date: September 10, 2008 (6 Wednesdays, no class October 8) SESSION B Start Date: November 5, 2008 (6 Wednesdays)
THURSDAYSPainting in Acrylic or Oil with Pieter Lefferts Awaken your senses as you create with acrylic or oil paints. Composition, drawing and use of color will be considered and individualized instruction is available at every level. Subject matter includes still life and landscape. Bring a sketchpad, charcoal and a pencil as well as painting materials to the first class. Advanced students may design independent projects with guidance from the instructor. A materials list is available at www.fvac.net. Start Date: October 2, 2008 (8 Thursdays, no class October 9 and November 27)
The Power of Pastels with Pieter Lefferts Become acquainted with this most colorful of media. Learn basic pastel techniques including paper selection, color, layering, blending (or not blending) as well as aspects of composition and a considered approach to practical design. Subjects include still life, landscape and student designed projects. Bring pastels and paper to the first class. This course is for pastel artists only, at all levels of experience. Start Date: October 2, 2008 (8 Thursdays, no class October 9 and November 27)
Drawing and Painting for Adults with Carolann Dvorak-Brewer This course will focus on the foundations for a solid start in any medium. It will be a fun approach to basic drawing skills such as structure, composition and value. This course is perfect for beginners as a first approach to painting as well as for students of all levels who recognize the importance of refreshing the basics. A materials list is available at www.fvac.net. Start Date: September 18, 2008 (8 Thursdays, no class October 2 & 9, November 6 & 27, and December 4)
FRIDAYSWatercolor with Brian Colbath Students will be introduced to common materials and given instruction in perspective, color theory and color blending. This course is unique in its hands-on instruction for students at every level. Students will choose their own subject matter for paintings. Focus will move from basic techniques to issues of aesthetics, tonality, mood, color composition and artistic style. A materials list is available at www.fvac.net. SESSION A Start Date: September 5, 2008 (5 Fridays, no class September 19, October 10 & 17) SESSION B Start Date: October 31 (5 Fridays, no class November 21 & 28)
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