Winter Studio II Classes
Jan–Feb 2025
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Please note that payment in full must be received by the gallery one week prior to the start of class.
If a class is sold out, use the contact form to be added to the wait list for the class.
MONDAY
Exercises Leading to Portraiture in Oil with Kevin Feary
Painting portraits can be demanding. We use the same practices in portraiture as we do in landscape, still life and the like. So why does it seem so much harder? Practice makes all the difference in the world. This weekly class will cover the basics of portraiture. In the first two classes we will do exercises that help us understand proportions, mix flesh tones and organize the basic structure of the head. In the second two classes we will practice what we learned from the prior two classes and paint portraits from photos I supply. Professional Oil colors supplied by the teacher. Remaining portrait materials list for student will be provided.
JAN.-FEB / 4 Sessions
Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10. | 9:30 am –Noon | 4 Sessions $125
(Plus $20 Oil Materials fee paid directly to teacher (cash)
(Feb 17 snow day)
Cheryl Leonard Oil Painting
Express Yourself in Oils with Cheryl Leonard
Afternoon class for Winter. Emphasis will be placed on interpreting one’s reference to create a good composition. Color theory using transparent and opaque mediums will be taught. Explore the values of light and perspective. Painting demonstrations will take place along with a fun and informative class critique at the end of each class. Must have oil painting experience (not for an absolute beginner) Intermediate to Advanced Level!
If you want to sign up for fewer than the 6 classes, please call the Gallery and speak with a Gallery team member.
MONDAYS
JAN–FEB. 2025
Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10 | 1:30 – 4:00 | 6 Sessions $160
(We have reserved Feb. 17 & 24 for snow dates)
If you wish to sign up less than 6 sessions you will need to contact the gallery to process payment and hold your space.
Cindy Harris Oil Painting
Moving Forward - Oil Painting on Wednesdays with Cindy Harris
Spark your inner-artist with this class for both beginners and those re-awakening their oil painting passion. Learn the fundamentals of oil painting through Cindy’s method of painting impressionistic plein air and studio subjects in a relaxed class that covers basic techniques in a step-by-step, easy-to-learn method while allowing you to nurture your inner artist. We will start with a value sketch, then using a limited palette explore value, light and shadow, color mixing, and other techniques that will help you create your own unique vision. Each session begins with a brief demonstration to get you started followed by one-on-one guidance from Cindy.
JAN. MORNING SESSION - Intermediate to Advanced
Jan, 8,15,22 | 10:30 – 1:00 pm | 3 Sessions $95
JAN. AFTERNOON SESSION - All Levels
Jan 8,15,22 | 2:00 – 4:30 pm | 3 Sessions $95
(Jan. 29 is reserved as a snow make up if needed)
FEB. MORNING SESSION – Intermediate to Advanced
Feb. 5, 12, 19 | 10:30 – 1:00 pm | 3 Sessions $95
FEB. AFTERNOON SESSION - All Levels
Feb. 5, 12, 19 | 2:00 – 4:30 pm | 3 Sessions $95
(Feb 26 is reserved as a snow make up if needed)
Oil Painting by Steve Bondurant
Wednesday Evenings, Plein Air Style
with Steve BonDurant
Winter Evenings—Three Wednesday evenings of oil painting in the studio! We’ll explore the fundamentals of creating convincing landscape paintings, with emphasis on composition, value structure, depth via color temperature and atmospheric perspective, and finesse for a finish. Individualized instruction of how to make the most of completing the effort from the evening, plus a review of the previous week’s effort. Participants will work from their own reference images. Work completed from the final class is encouraged to be sent via email for final input. Participants get mixing exercise worksheets to enhance color theory.
January
Jan 8, 15, 22 | 6:30 – 9:00 pm | 3 Sessions $95
(Jan. 29 reserved as a snow day if needed)
February
Feb. 5, 12, 19 | 6:30 – 9:00 pm | 3 Sessions $95
(Feb. 26 reserved as a snow day if needed)
Oil by Pat Tribastone
THURSDAY
Underpainting in Oil with Pat Tribastone
In this one day class explore the different styles of underpainting in oil.. Why do an underpainting, and how to go about it. The participants can work on a landscape, still life or portrait. Learn why an underpainting helps your final result in both value and color! Materials: Students should bring their own canvas, panels, reference, oil paint and brushes. No solvents; we will be using solvent free gel which will be provided.
Jan. 9 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm | 1 Session $45
Oil Painting by Pat Tribastone
Oil Painting: Value & Color with Pat Tribastone
In this class we will learn to match value and color in our paintings. Students will learn to paint over an underpainting and match the color to the value in order to complete a successful painting. Learn how to apply layers and glazes to your work! Students supply their own canvas, panels, oil paint and brushes. Students can work on landscapes, still life or portraits. No solvents; we will be using solvent free gel which will be provided.
Jan. 16 & 23 | 1:00 – 3:30 pm | 2 Sessions $65
The Ultimate Colored Pencil with Pat Tribastone
Explore the many techniques for creating beautiful colored pencil paintings! In this class we will learn methods of underdrawings, watercolor pencils, and layering techniques that help the artist create luminous colored pencil art! Materials provided, $15 paid to instructor for colored pencil and paper.
Feb. 6 & 13 | 1:00 – 3:30 pm | 2 Sessions $65
(Plus $15 Materials fee paid directly to teacher (Cash)
FRIDAYS
Express Yourself in Oils with Cheryl Leonard
Express yourself in oils! Any level experience! Cheryl is offering an afternoon oil painting class designed for painters for all levels. Emphasis will be placed on interpreting one’s reference to create a good composition. Color theory using transparent and opaque mediums will be taught. Explore the values of light and perspective. Painting demonstrations will take place along with a fun and informative class critique at end of each class.
If you want to sign up for fewer than the 6 classes, please call the Gallery and speak with a Gallery team member.
Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31. & Feb. 7, 14 | 1:30 to 4:00 pm | 6 Sessions $160
(We have reserved Feb 21 & 28 for snow dates)
Cheryl Leonard VanDenburg Oil Painting
SATURDAY – 1 Day Workshop
Constructing A Winter Landscape in Oil with Kevin Feary
Painting a snow scene on location, in the elements is fun...for me anyway, and other hardy plein air painters. Painting a snow scene in the studio is just as fun...and warmer. This workshop will focus on capturing the subtleties of snow. We will design and paint a winter landscape from images and/or studies I supply. All aspects of painting will be covered to include: design, values, color mixing, paint application, etc.
Saturday, Feb. 15 | 10 am- 4 pm. | $100
Snow day Feb 22.
Color Mixing with Steve BonDurant
With warm primaries (cadmium yellow, cadmium red deep, and phthalo blue), their cool counterparts (cadmium lemon, rose madder genuine or alizarin crimson, and French ultramarine), plus a couple of convenience colors (yellow ochre, cadmium orange,) and titanium white, you can make any color you need to make a cohesive painting. The Gruppé palette is simple and limited, and is effective for many accomplished landscape painters. This mixing class will contribute to color sense and value range, making fabulous browns and greens from scratch, and confidence about taming chroma and seeking the look of an honest painting. Worksheets on card stock will be provided the day of the class, and a complete materials list follows.
Saturdays
3/8 and 3/15 | 1–4pm | 2 sessions $80
3/22 as a snow date.
$5 paid directly to the teacher for worksheets for the mixing class.