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Summer 2009 School of the Arts Schedule

Registration is currently underway for fall 2009, but many exciting classes still remain during the summer.


La Jolla Studio


9. Watercolor Paper Extravaganza
Elaine Harvey

Here is a chance to enjoy the pleasure of discovery, broaden your horizons, and give your work a new distinctive look as you try a selection of out-of the-ordinary papers for watercolor. We will explore techniques for using Yupo, Masa, Aquarius, hot press, and other less well known watercolor papers and alternatives, all provided for you and covered by your materials fee. Classes will include daily demonstrations, assisted painting, and critique focusing on color, content, and composition, as well as techniques involved in using the materials. Painters using acrylics in a transparent manner are also welcome. Papers will be provided!

Mon–Thur, 9:30 AM–3:30 PM (1 hour break)
July 27–30 (4 days)
La Jolla Studio
$160/180 + $16 mat. fee (to be paid at first class meeting)

Materials: You will need to bring only your usual watercolor painting supplies, including paint, palette, backing board and clips, water containers, and brushes. Also suggested are a spray bottle, Kleenex or toilet tissue, a rag, an old bath towel, an old toothbrush, pencil, eraser, and resources such as sketchbook, photos, or clippings. You may wish to bring watercolor crayons or pencils if you have them and a small amount of acrylic matte medium to use as glue in case you find that you want to include some collage techniques in your artwork.

10. Chinese Brush Dancing
Jean Shen

Come take a two day tour of Chinese brush painting and calligraphy. You will learn to paint bamboo and write the calligraphy of bamboo using bamboo brushes, ink, and color on rice paper. Enjoy “tea washing” your paintings as well. Advanced students will further explore the dance of the brush in abstract calligraphic expressions, using a variety of brushes and paper, including textured paper.



Sat–Sun, 10 AM–3:30 PM (1/2 hour break)
Aug.1–2 (2 days)
La Jolla Studio
$110/125

Materials: Chinese art supplies for new students will be available for purchase at the first class meeting (e-mail jbrushwrk@aol.com for more details) Other art supplies necessary for the workshop are: two water containers (such as margarine-size plastic containers); a watercolor palette or several plastic or ceramic plates for mixing colors; a pad of newsprint 12” x 18” or larger, a roll of toilet tissue paper or paper towels; stack of newspaper; a piece of black felt material, available at fabric stores, approximately 4’ wide to cover the table where you work.

13. Monotype—the Painterly Print
Amber George

Beginning and experienced artists alike will enjoy this spontaneous printmaking process. Often considered the most painterly of printmaking techniques, monotypes allow for a broad range of expression and experimentation. Using water-based inks, a variety of beginning and advanced techniques will be demonstrated by the instructor, including additive and subtractive mark making, layering, and multiple-pass prints. One-on-one attention will help each student best express and explore their own goals and ideas.

Mon–Thur, 10 AM–4 PM (1 hour break)
Aug 10– 13 (4 days)
La Jolla Studio
$160/180 + $40 mat. fee

Materials: A materials fee of $40 will cover ink and paper, along with other durable materials. Please bring a smock or apron, notebook, paintbrushes, stamps, stencils, materials for making textures, and specialty or collage papers; printmaking materials such as brayers are also useful.

14. Pen & Ink
Lori Mitchell

We will explore the broad variety of pen and ink techniques both in the studio and one day on location in beautiful La Jolla. Students will learn about the many techniques of dip pens, ballpoint pens, and an assortment of other pens. The last day we will experiment with adding color to our pen and ink drawings. All levels, from beginning to advanced, are welcome. Lori always has new ideas and techniques to share with students who have previously taken classes. Appropriate for adults and teens.

Mon–Fri, 10 AM–2 PM
Aug. 17–21 (5 days)
La Jolla Studio
$160/180

Materials: Dip pens with several different width nibs, a bottle of waterproof India ink, a ballpoint pen, and any pens you would like to try. I will have small watercolor kits for those who don’t have their own watercolors. Bring a sketch pad, 8” x 10” or bigger. A pad of bristol board, velum finish, works well, but if you can’t get one, just bring the paper or pad you have. We will talk about what kind of watercolor paper you will need if you would like to try watercolor.

 

16. Plein Air in the Golden Hour
Ken Goldman

Artists enjoy painting the golden hour because everything becomes progressively more interesting and exciting as shadows lengthen and one is forced to work quickly. Daily demonstrations in oil, pastel, and watercolor will be short to allow students time to work. Since instruction is individual, artists at any level may participate and paint whatever type of scene they prefer. On the first day we will meet at Cormorant Rock on Sunset Cliffs Boulevard between Osprey and Froude in Ocean Beach. We will do our best to be located near restroom facilities, but there is no guarantee. We will choose new locations as the class progresses. Class size is limited.

Mon–Fri, 4:30–7:30 PM
Aug. 10–14 (5 days)
On Location
$130/150

Materials: Students should bring their preferred media for this class. For those using pastels: Rembrandt, box of 90 or 180, or Nupastel, box of 96; Canson brand pastel paper #429, 426 or 431 (quartered); Masonite drawing board at least 1/4” x 20” x 24”; paper towels; masking tape. For those using oils: French easel or lap pocket; stretched canvas or canvas board, up to 16” x 20”; brushes #1, 2, 4, 6, 8 (2 of each); odorless Turpenoid; small cup or jar; rags; small hand mirror; a warm and cool tube of at least 7 colors: Cadmium Red Light, Alizarin Crimson, Raw Sienna, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Permalba White. Optional: Raw Umber, Scarlet Lake. For those using watercolors: at least the same range of colors as the oil painters—but no white; flat or pointed brushes; watercolor blocks; chair or easel; Kleenex. Please be sure to bring an extra canvas or extra paper in case you have time to begin a second painting.

 

17. Drawing: A Refresher Workshop
Irina Gronborg

Enjoy a day reviewing the basic methods of drawing and quick sketching. This workshop is designed as a refresher for advanced students and an introduction to basic drawing techniques for beginners. Through examples and demonstrations we will concentrate on finding proportion, developing shading, establishing just enough perspective, recognizing negative shapes, and developing a quick, fluid contour line. For questions e-mail igronborg@sbcglobal.net

Fri, 10 AM–4 PM (1 hour break)
August 21 (1 day)
On Location
$65/80

Materials: Beginners: 9"x12" sketchbook or drawing pad, 4B graphite pencil and sharpener, kneaded and plastic erasers. Continuing and advanced students: Your favorite sketchbook, pencils, pens, and erasers.

 

San Diego/Park Blvd Studio Classes

59. Life Drawing (Short & Long Poses)
No Instruction—Pam Whidden, Monitor

This Sunday class is for artists who want to draw or paint from the same life model in a short or long pose. There will be several poses and models throughout the eight weeks. A monitor will be present at each class to arrange the schedule and the model’s poses. Walk-in students are welcome.

Sundays, 11 AM–3 PM (4 hours)
June 7–July 26 (8 weeks)
San Diego/Park Blvd Studio
$130/150; $20/23 per class

Materials: Please bring preferred materials.

 

69. Sculpting the Human Figure
Barbara Postelnek

Sculpture is mass, the appearance of movement, and balance. By sculpting small quick figures (sketches), students train the eye to capture these elements. The first two days will include sculpting several figures and short lectures on theory and techniques. Three days will be dedicated to a single pose of a female model.

Mon–Fri, 10 AM–4 PM (1 hour break)
July 27–31 (5 days)
San Diego/Park Blvd Studio
$225/260 (includes model)

Materials: Clay is available for purchase in class for $10, armature used for multiple “sketches,” for $20. Information: www.sculpturehome.com.

70. Collect, Caucus & Collage
Althea Brimm

Maybe you have already raided your grandmother’s attic, endless resale, antique, and junk stores, and “have stuff, will glue.” If not, begin to collect now: papers, fabrics, labels, photos— old and new—stamps, stencils, old letters, newspapers, especially foreign ones, anything that speaks to you. Things will sparkle at you and say “Choose Me!” You can work on paper, Masonite, stretched canvas, or an old cookie sheet—this work is intuitive. The main rule is to have fun and to learn from each other.

Mon–Wed, 10 AM–3 PM (1 hour break)
Aug 3–5 (3 days)
San Diego/Park Blvd Studio
$130/150

Materials: Matte medium, gel medium for heavier pieces; glue stick for light pieces. Scissors and/or mat knife; 2–3” brayer; 100 lb. paper or heavier OR stretched canvas 14” x 18” OR smaller OR Masonite; Old washcloth, water container (big enough to rinse sticky hands); We will talk in class about other materials, but if you have favorites, bring them: watercolors, oil pastels, colored pencils, acrylics, etc. All levels of experience, zero on up. Wear seriously comfy clothes.

71. Open Studio
No instructor

Finish or create your own artworks in our spacious studio for the entire week in the company of like-minded students! You can leave your set-ups all week.

Mon–Fri, 10 AM–4 PM
Aug. 10–14 (5 days)
San Diego/Park Blvd
$90/105

Materials: Bring your own materials.

72. Let’s Draw/Talking with Line
Judith Shufro

Join our totally hands-on class to work to draw the figure, still life, and landscape. We will cover techniques such as contour line drawing and shading. We will also learn how to break down the form into geometric shapes. Composition and design concepts will be explored as well.

Mon–Wed, 10 AM–4 PM (1 hour break)
Aug 17–19 (3 days)
San Diego/Park Blvd Studio
$130/150

Materials: One 8” x 10” and one 14” x 17” sketchbook with at least 50 lb. or better weight paper; thin- and thick-nib black permanent markers; ebony pencil; kneaded eraser—or any other materials you wish to use.

73. Introduction to Wet Felting Workshop
Jane LaFazio

Using colorful wool fibers, a modernized ancient technique, some creative designing, and a lot of elbow grease, you will create a beautiful and feels-so-soft felt square in a few hours. It may not be large enough to build a yurt, but it will make a lovely wall hanging or become part of another fiber piece. During the felting process there will be lots of time to visit and laugh with other participants and you won’t need to go to the gym to work out that day! All materials are provided for you, including a selection of wool rovings and the equipment needed to create your own original 18” x 18” piece of handmade felt. Wear clothes and shoes that may get wet. Questions: e-mail Jane at PlainJaneStudio@gmail.com

Tue, 9 AM–12 noon
Aug 25 (1 half-day)
San Diego/Park Blvd Studio
$50/60 + $30 mat. fee

Materials: Fee of $30 includes everything.

74. Paper & Cloth Intensive Workshop
Jane LaFazio

Hold on to your hats! We’ll be immersed in paint, paper, cloth, and glue for 3 full days. We’ll start by creating backgrounds on paper and cloth then learn how to collage, draw, stamp, stencil, and sew—all to make art. You’ll learn tons of techniques and be inspired to continue in your own studio or journal. Class will be inspirational, positive, and fun, with lots of sharing, laughing, and learning from the others in the class. All levels of experience are welcome. Questions: e-mail Jane at PlainJaneStudio@gmail.com

Wed–Fri, 10 AM–4 PM (1hour break)
Aug. 26–28 (3 days)
San Diego/Park Blvd Studio
$130/150 + $15 mat. fee

Materials: Liquid matte medium; acrylic paints (whatever you have, but transparent liquid acrylics are best); Golden brand Titan Buff liquid acrylic or white gesso; good quality watercolor paper or other support (like old paintings); brushes for paints and glue; scissors; sheer papers (tissue, phone books, maps) for collage; Speedball linocutter tool; Soft-Kut print block (4” x 6”); permanent black marker, both chisel point and fine point; pencil; your own sketchbook/journal for notes and doodles, images or ideas that may become the theme of your work over the 3 days. Optional: needle, embroidery thread, awl, water-soluble crayons, fabric scraps.


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