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Winter 2012 School of the Arts Schedule
Registration begins now!
Call (858)454-5872 to register for class or sign up online here
You may also mail in or drop off your registration form in person.
Letter from the School of the Arts Director:
The new year at the Athenaeum's School of the Arts begins with a slew of classes and workshops to fit any New Year’s resolution to finally do something rewarding and creative for yourself. New instructor, Prudence Horne, will teach still-life and landscape painting in La Jolla. Seven weekend workshops will give students the opportunity to try out new teachers, new techniques, and new classes! No matter what your age or the level of your skills, we welcome you and have the right class for you.
We look forward to seeing you at the School of the Arts!
Cornelia Feye
School of the Arts and Arts Education Director
Athenaeum's Faculty Exhibitions at Girard Gourmet
The first faculty member to teach at the Athenaeum's School of the Arts in November 1986 was Irina Gronborg. She will exhibit her intricate drawings at Girard Gourmet through March 16, 2012, followed by Linda Luisi's illusionistic paintings. Drink a cup of coffee and enjoy the ambiance and the food. Girard Gourmet is located at 7838 Girard Avenue, just up the street from the Athenaeum, and is open Monday through Saturday, from 7 AM to 8 PM, and on Sundays from 7 AM to 7 PM.
Lemon Branch by Irina Gronborg
Financial Support is provided in part by the City of San Diego
Commission for Arts and Culture.
1. Drawing in Color Pencil Sorry this class is full.
Irina Gronborg
-Giorgio Vasari
Color pencils are neat little packages of pure, waxy pigments that don't drip, leak, require solvents, fixative, or require cumbersome setups. They can be finely pointed, easily carried outside, and worked with intermittently, and are pleasant to use on large paper or in the smallest sketchbook. This course offers the opportunity to draw carefully and sketch quickly a variety of subjects with special attention paid to color. Our goal will be to develop luminous, iridescent colors with both the precision and speed that drawing with pencil makes possible.
This course welcomes beginners and advanced students. Each student will receive two beautifully illustrated booklets designed and created by Irina specifically for this class, and will be invited to participate in our 14th annual invitational exhibition at La Vida del Mar in February.
Mondays, 9 AM–12 NOON
Jan. 23–Mar. 12 (8 weeks)
La Jolla Studio
$195 member/220 nonmember
Materials: Graphite pencils (4B and 2B), kneaded eraser, plastic eraser, pencil sharpener, a pad of 9" x 11" or 11" x 14" drawing paper (Strathmore is an excellent brand), and a 48-pencil set of sharpened Sanford Prismacolor pencils.
2.Loose and Easy—Pen & Ink & Watercolor Sorry this class is full.
Lori Mitchell
We will work in pen and ink and add watercolor working on small- to medium-size loose studies and adding color washes. We will keep the watercolor simple and fresh. This is a great technique to learn for travel sketchbooks or greeting cards, or for adding a little custom painting to your scrapbook, blog, or website. Our subject matter will include:
- Animals
- Travel
- Landscape
- Faces and people (live model)
Jan 23–Mar 12 (8 weeks)
La Jolla Studio
$210 member/230 nonmember (includes model 1 day)
Materials: Faber Castel PITT Artist Pens, waterproof—Black, Sepia, or Sanguine, or all three. There's a pack of four that has nib sizes superfine, fine, medium, and brush. One watercolor sketchbook (Moleskine has a nice one). Watercolor: If you have watercolors, just bring what you have. If you want to buy some, you can get the Prang brand, 16 standard colors set. It comes with a brush. I recommend you get an additional smaller brush and a square wash brush. Feel free to bring any pens or paper you would like to try. If you have a favorite travel, animal, or face photo, and it's a nice big, clear shot, bring it along. If not, photos will be supplied.
3. Figure/Portrait—Painting/Drawing Sorry this class is full.
Stephanie Goldman
The class will focus on gaining a deeper understanding of proportions, anatomical landmarks, tonal values, and color relationships in portraits and figures. Although the main emphasis will be in oils, those who prefer other mediums such as pencil, charcoal, watercolor, acrylic, or pastel are equally welcome, as instruction is individual. Poses will be set, so students can practice painting the whole figure or only the portrait. There will be class demonstrations of new concepts as well as individual critiques. Bring your favorite supplies.
Jan 24–Mar 13 (8 weeks)
Limited to 12 students
La Jolla Studio
$250 member/275 nonmember (includes model)
Materials:Canvas: 16”x 20” panel or stretched canvas; All canvases should be toned with a medium gray as all work will be done under artificial light. Brushes: filbert #4 and bristle blend rounds, #1, 2, and 3 (several of each is recommended), the filbert for massing in large areas and rounds for refining shapes and more precise work. Oil paint (palette consists of a warm and cool variation of every color except orange): Burnt Umber, *Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson,*Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Lemon, *Cadmium Green Pale, Viridian, Cerulean Blue, *Ultramarine Blue, Magenta, Dioxazine Purple, *Titanium White, Ivory Black. Palette: 11” x 14” or larger, wood or glass. Viva brand paper towels, Gamblin stand oil, palette cups, odorless mineral spirits, sketchbook, 4B pencil, razor blade, kneaded eraser. *Required colors for the class.
4. Dance of the Brush—Chinese Brush Painting & Calligraphy
Jean Shen
Come enter the land of the ancient art of Chinese brush painting and calligraphy. Enjoy the fascinating and intriguing art form of “dancing” with the bamboo brush in your hand moving across rice paper with Chinese ink and colors. You will learn how to hold the brush in the traditional manner to paint bamboo studies with power as if you are doing martial art. From bamboo you will paint a fish swishing its tail in the water and pine needles on branches so sharp and vigorous. Your paintings will reflect your energy and inner rhythm. Chinese calligraphy will be introduced in the first half hour to help you master the brush. It will be a fun way to learn to speak and write some Chinese words. If you are new to art, you will not feel lost, as each person will be given individual help in a step-by-step manner. IT is exhilarating and fun and well worth the time invested. Returning students will continue on the journey to the painting of flowers and vegetables, animals, insects, fish, landscape, people, and calligraphy, acquiring more and more "dancing" strokes and expressing your love of nature and art with increasing freedom and confidence. My goal is to help each student discover and cultivate their own unique style of doing Chinese brush painting.
Mountain Water by Jean Shen
Jan 24–Mar 13 (8 weeks)
La Jolla Studio
$195 member/220 nonmember
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 necessary art supplies: two water containers such as margarine-size plastic containers, a watercolor palette or several plastic or ceramic plates in place of a palette, a pad of 12" x 18"—or larger—newsprint, a roll of toilet tissue paper or paper towels, a piece of inexpensive black felt material available at fabric stores (approximately 4' wide to cover the table where you work).
5. Basic Watercolor Sorry this class is full.
Carol Curtis
Learn the basics with your own paint, paper, and brush, or the teacher will supply them at the first class for $45 (paid to Carol on the first day of class not at registration). Please let us know at registration.Portable and creative, watercolor is FUN. We will identify the basics that will allow you to be successful and then fly! Ready for more? We will explore composition and color! Bring a friend or mom or sister and make this winter the one you'll remember forever!
Jan 25–Mar 14 (8 weeks)
Limited to 12 students
La Jolla Studio
$230 member/265 nonmember+ $5 mat. fee
Materials: You may either purchase your own materials, or Carol will provide them for you for $45 the first day of class. Paint (artist quality, Sennelier, Winsor & Newton or Holbein, tubes not pans): Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Light, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Yellow Pale, Cadmium Lemon, Yellow Ochre, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, Burnt Umber, Viridian, Hookers Green, Cerulean Blue, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Winsor & Newton Violet. Paper: Sennelier block 12" x 12" or 8" x 8", Arches cold-pressed 140 lb., Arches sketchbook, two full sheets of either Arches cold-pressed 140 lb. or Arches cold-pressed 300 lb. Miscellaneous: Stabilo HB pencil; kneaded eraser; metal palette that folds, with 16 to 17 wells; one old, white 100-percent-cotton rag; one table or floor easel. BYOB! (Bring Your Own Brush)—the best brush that you want, need or can afford—one #8 or 10 round Winsor & Newton Series 7 (Rafael) Kolinsky sable, Robert Simmons synthetic, or your favorite with a very good well and point.
6. Painting & Mixed Media, Including Collage, Photo Transfer, Monotype & Assemblage
Rivian Bütikofer Sorry this class is full.
What is it that makes a painting ART? That “magic something” that happens when creating a unique expression of who you are. In this class you will get the opportunity to experiment with diverse media in ways that you have always wanted but perhaps felt that you could not, whether you wish to do representational or abstract art. We will look at many examples of work done by artists who are not afraid to express their individuality and take chances. With demonstration, techniques new to you will be easier to understand, and through personal critique you will see how to more effectively compose a piece and learn steps to be able to edit your own work. Because we always review the basic elements and principles of art, and because of the variety of materials and techniques, all levels from beginner to advanced will feel comfortable. Each student will receive a color CD with images of the masters, and other artists, whose work we will look at, along with a packet of handouts, including helpful information and ideas. If you have questions, feel free to e-mail Rivian at 4choux@sbcglobal.net or via www.rivianbutikofer.com, www.rivianbutikoferphotography.com, or rivian-shareart.blogspot.com.
Jan 18–Mar 14 (9 weeks)
Limited to 12 students
La Jolla Studio
$260 member/310 nonmember (includes model on 1 day) + $10 mat. fee
Materials: DAY ONE: scissors; glue; thin black felt-tip marker; pencils; 12” x 18” Strathmore Acrylic pad (or comparable sketch pad) and/or cardboard, purchased or found from a box or similar item; canvas pad if desired, not smaller than 12” x18”. Interesting photos in color or black and white, your own or found in magazines or online. Oil pastels, preferably water soluble, Portfolio brand if possible; usually found at Staples. They will also be available for purchase at the first class meeting. Please e-mail instructor if you would like to take advantage of this at 4choux@sbcglobal.net or via http://www.rivianbutikofer.com. If you wish to paint the first day, bring your regular materials for that. A further materials list will be given out at the first class.
7. Different Strokes—Developing Your Voice in Oil or Acrylic Sorry this class is full.
Pia Stern
Do you feel you have the basics of painting, but now are not quite sure where to go? Let's investigate a variety of approaches that will expand your understanding of subject matter and technique. Focused exploration, group discussions, and individualized instruction will help you get closer to knowing your personal subject and style, be it abstract or representational.
Light on Snow by Pia Stern
Wednesdays, 6–9 PM
Feb 1–Mar 7 (6 weeks)
Limited to 12 students
La Jolla Studio
$195 member/220 nonmember
8. Painting alla Prima—Get Loose! Sorry this class is full.
Catherine Grawin
Finish a Painting a Day! Painting alla Prima—Get Loose is an exciting impressionist painting technique that is rapid and painterly. Come with an open mind and relaxed attitude to transcend some old ideas and habits about representational painting. Revisit classic painting methods while breaking out into bold and loose brushwork that is open to individual creativity and interpretation! This class is geared for the experienced painter and serious beginner alike. Work from instructor supplied subject matter or bring your own. Catherine demonstrates step-by-step while students follow along to create finished alla prima paintings from start to finish. Subject matter covered each day includes Seascape, Landscape, Still Life, and Figure!
Thursdays, 9 AM–1 PM (4 hours)
Jan 19–Mar 15 (9 weeks)
Limited to 12 students
La Jolla Studio
$260 member/310 nonmember+ $7 mat. fee
Materials: Canvas: 11" x 14" canvas board for exercises. An 11" x 14" up to 16" x 20" (or larger) finer quality canvas for painting projects. Oil Colors: Titanium White, Yellow Light, DaVinci Yellow-Orange or Winsor & Newton Yellow Deep, Red Light, Alizarin Crimson, DaVinci Red Rose Deep, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean, Viridian. Hog hair bristle brushes (two each) Flats #2, #4, #6, #8, #10, #12. Turpenoid or Gamsol: bring enough for painting and clean up. Refined linseed oil; Vines Extra-Soft Charcoal. Paper palette: 12" x 16" up to 18" x 24". Paper towels. Email Catherine with questions at adlib@roadrunner.com. Visit www.catherinegrawin.com to see examples of the artist's work.
9. Still-Life Painting Sorry this class is cancelled.
Prudence Horne
It is time to let the paints flow—come create! Students of all levels are welcome. Still-life painting is a wonderful way to hone skills, learn new techniques, and advance your artistic talents. Think Cezanne! These classes will focus on creating compositions, creating a palette and color relationships, and working with the materials. Still-life painting will improve your observation and rendering of shapes, patterns, color, and texture. The interaction of negative and positive space will become second nature to you. Most importantly, you will learn how to make decisions as an artist—through painting still lifes you will find your own voice, and the lessons learned will carry forward to all types of painting.
Jan. 26–Mar 1 (6 weeks)
La Jolla Studio
$170 member/190 nonmember
Materials: Bring basic painting supplies if you have already painted.
Suggested list for new students: 16” x 20” canvas or canvas board; two #3 pencils; any size sketchbook; disposable wax-paper palette pad; if working in oils, odorless Turpenoid; cup for water or Turpenoid; rags. Paint colors: Titanium White; Ultramarine Blue; Prussian Blue; Phthalo Blue; Raw Sienna; Yellow Ochre; Burnt Umber; Cadmium Red Light; Cadmium Yellow (Medium); Lemon Yellow; Cadmium Orange; Sap Green; Alizarin Crimson; Cerulean Blue; Viridian. Brushes: hog-hair bristle flats, #2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12. E-mail any questions to prudencehorne@hotmail.com.
10. Understanding Expressionism Sorry this class is full.
Rivian Bütikofer
- Czech art historian Antonín Matějček
In this three-day workshop you will have the opportunity to explore various aspects of Expressionism. Some of the style’s main visual artists were Henri Matisse, Andre Derain, Kathe Kollwitz, Emil Nolde, and Gabrielle Munter, and from Abstract Expressionism, Wassily Kandinsky, Willem de Kooning, Arshille Gorky, Hans Hoffman, and Louise Bourgeois. Each day you will look at many examples of work by the above artists, and many others from these periods to better understand what influenced their work, thus enabling you to experiment with whatever interests you. It will be exciting to gain a perspective of how different styles of art evolve and then be able to apply it to your work. Appropriate for all levels. If you have questions, feel free to e-mail Rivian at 4choux@sbcglobal.net or via http://www.rivianbutikofer.com, http://www.rivianbutikoferphotography.com, or http://rivian-shareart.blogspot.com.
Man by Rivian Bütikofer
Fri.–Sun., 10 AM–4 PM (1 hour break)
Jan 20–22 (3 days)
La Jolla Studio
Limited to 12 students
$150 member/170 nonmember
Materials: A list will be e-mailed to you upon registration.
11. Basic Photoshop for Artists
Lori Mitchell
This class requires that you know how to use a computer and that you have a basic understanding of Photoshop. If you have never even looked at Photoshop, this is not the class for you. You must have a laptop with Photoshop already on it. (You can get a free thirty-day trial offer of Photoshop from Adobe at www.adobe.com/cfusion/tdrc/index.cfm?product=photoshop.) You don't need to know all about the program but should at least open it and play around beforehand to get to know the basic tools. We will begin the class by going over some basic instruction and a few tips. Bring in any project you would like to work on and ask questions along the way. Each student will be working on their own project. The instructor and her assistant will be there to give help if you get stuck. We will cover how to copy and paste; enlarge and reduce; add type; alter images (easily remove anything or anyone from a photo); add color; and combine two or more images.
Lori Mitchell
Sat.–Sun., 10 AM–4 PM
Jan. 28–29 (2 days)
Limited to 12 students
La Jolla Studio
$130 member/150 nonmember
12. Basic Watercolor Sorry this class is full.
Carol Curtis
Learn the basics with your own paint, paper, and brush, or the teacher will supply them at the first class for $45 (paid to Carol on the first day of class not at registration). Portable and creative, watercolor is FUN. We will identify the basics that will allow you to be successful and then fly! Ready for more? We will explore composition and color! Bring a friend or mom or sister and make this winter the one you'll remember forever!
Carol Curtis
Feb. 4–5 (2 days)
Limited to 12 students
La Jolla Studio
$130 member/150 nonmember+ $5 mat. fee
Materials: You may either purchase your own materials, or Carol will provide them for you for $45 the first day of class. Paint (artist quality, Sennelier, Winsor & Newton or Holbein, tubes not pans): Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Light, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Yellow Pale, Cadmium Lemon, Yellow Ochre, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, Burnt Umber, Viridian, Hookers Green, Cerulean Blue, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Winsor & Newton Violet. Paper: Sennelier block 12” x 12” or 8” x 8”, Arches cold-pressed 140 lb., Arches sketchbook, two full sheets Arches cold-pressed 140 lb., or two full sheets Arches cold-pressed 300 lb. Miscellaneous: Stabilo HB pencil; kneaded eraser; metal palette that folds, with 16 to 17 wells; one old, white 100-percent-cotton rag; one table or floor easel. BYOB! (Bring Your Own Brush)—the best brush that you want, need, or can afford—one #8 or 10 round Winsor & Newton Series 7 (Rafael) Kolinsky sable, Robert Simmons synthetic, or your favorite with a very good well and point.
13. Landscape Painting Weekend Workshop
Prudence Horne
Two days in La Jolla sketching and painting and your mind and soul will soar as you create your own landscape painting. The class will sketch by the seaside and collect images, colors, and ideas. You will learn and/or advance your knowledge of composition, color relationships, horizon lines, shapes, forms, negative, and positive space. The class will retreat to the studio, and that is where the painting begins—you will put together your own thoughts, ideas, and images. Everyone creates their own view and voice. There is plenty of individual attention. All levels welcome!
Ocean Painting by Prudence Horne
Sat.–Sun., 10 AM–4 PM (1 hour break)
Feb. 11–12 (2 days)
Limited to 12 students
La Jolla Studio
$130 member/150 nonmember
Materials: Bring basic painting supplies if you have already painted. Suggested list for new students: 16” x 20” canvas or canvas board; two #3 pencils; any size sketchbook; disposable wax-paper palette pad. If working in oils: odorless Turpenoid; cup for water or Turpenoid; rags: Paint: Titanium White, Ultramarine Blue, Prussian Blue, Phthla Blue, Raw Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Cadmium Red Light, Cadmium Yellow (Medium), Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Orange, Sap Green, Alizarin Crimson, Cerulean Blue, Viridian. Brushes: hog-hair bristle flats, #2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12. E-mail any questions to prudencehorne@hotmail.com.
14. Portraiture
Neil Shigley
The human face conveys every emotion. Portraiture has been an important part of art for centuries. This class will focus on portraiture. A great portrait not only captures a likeness but also captures some part of the human. Using several mediums we will work with models to capture a likeness. Anatomy, lighting, and drawing techniques will be covered. Any level of drawing is welcome.
Neil Shigley
Feb. 18–19 (2 days)
La Jolla Studio
Limited to 12 students
La Jolla Studio
$150 member/175 nonmember (includes model)
Materials: Various pencils, erasers, graphite powder (supplied), pen and ink; drawing pad, paint, if desired.
15. Chalk and Oil Pastels—a Highlighted and Colorful Adventure!
France-Marie Haeger
Drawing and painting with PASTELS is exciting for the beginner as well as the artist for the great range of expressive qualities they bring to the artwork. As did the Impressionists, we will explore the mixing of color and the play of light, the techniques of blending and layering, with the extraordinarily luminous, transparent, and versatile CHALK PASTELS. With OIL PASTELS we will use techniques such as layering, scraping, resist, dissolving, and heating to explore texture, depth and saturation of color, opacity, and transparency that will bring realism and a painterly aspect to our artwork. The combination of chalk and oil pastels with other media such as watercolor, acrylic paints, charcoal, and collage opens new venues of expression enhancing the work of any artist looking for ways to expand their skills. Exciting and colorful, this class will encourage everyone to go beyond the usual and experiment, while exploring their own or new subject matter, the many facets of pastels.
France-Marie Haeger
Feb. 25–26 (2 days)
Limited to 12 students
La Jolla Studio
$130 member/150 nonmember
Materials: Basic drawing material and 80 lb. drawing paper—no less than 14” x 17” (18” x 24” preferred); plastic, gum, and kneaded erasers; a 14” x 17” pad of pastel paper of varied colors (Canson, Strathmore); larger—18” x 24”—pastel/charcoal paper. Brand names will be discussed in class. OIL PASTELS: soft and colorful brands such as Koss, Pentel, Cray-pas, and Gallery for starters. If so desired, Caran d’Ache Neocolor I or II water-soluble oil pastels may be used. CHALK PASTELS: SOFT: Alphacolor, Koss, Artista, Yarka, for starters. Later, Rembrandt, Sennelier, etc., if so desired. FIRM: Nupastels. PENCILS: Carb-Othello, Conté. Other pastels materials: two blending stumps; two tortillions; chamois cloth. Brushes: a brush for solvent or water; two paint brushes (small and medium); other painting brushes; small sponge brush; small palette knife; foam roller. Paint materials: some watercolor and/or acrylic paint; Turpenoid; acrylic gel. Miscellaneous: razor blade; scissors; glue stick; a blouse or apron to feel freer with handling dusty material. Bring already painted watercolor and acrylic work, if so desired.
16. Flower Painting in the Round
Stephanie Goldman
This one-day painting extravaganza will be an intimate, unique opportunity to capture the colors of flowers on your canvas. In this workshop you will paint a beautiful flower arrangement placed in the middle of the studio with easels set up around it. Instruction will be individual, so all levels and mediums are welcome.
Stephanie Goldman
Sat., 9:30 AM–4:30 PM (1 hour break)
Mar. 3 (1 day)
Limited to 12 students
La Jolla Studio
$100 member/120 nonmember Materials: Bring your favorite materials (PLEASE GAMSOL ONLY) OR chosen media from this list: wood or glass palette; canvas—cotton, linen, and/or Masonite are all acceptable up to 24” x 24”. Can be toned in advance with any color a value #5 or 6 acrylic paint. BRUSHES: flats, filberts or rounds of various sizes, #2, 4, and 6, 2” or 3” Chinese, script. Medium (Liquin or stand oil/turpentine)—PLEASE GAMSOL ONLY; container with lid for medium; palette knife; Viva paper towels.
NEW STUDENT OIL COLORS (limited palette): Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow, Ultramarine Blue, Ivory Black, Titanium White. Colors are listed in the order they appear on the palette from left to right. (Please NO paper palettes!) OIL COLORS (full palette): Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna, Alizarin Crimson Permanent, Cadmium Red, Cadmium Scarlet, Perylene Red, Cadmium Orange, Raw Sienna, Indian Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Green Pale, Cadmium Green, Viridian, Phthalo Green, Cerulean Blue, Phthalo Turquoise, Cobalt Blue, Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Dioxazine Purple, Quinacridone Magenta, Titanium White . Colors are listed in the order they appear on the palette from left to right. Unless otherwise noted, the following brands are recommended: Winsor & Newton, Gamblin, and Old Holland.
17. Open Studio
No Instruction
Finish or create your own artworks in our spacious studio all day Friday in the company of like-minded students!
La Jolla Studio by Ken Goldman
Fridays, 9:30 AM–3:30 PM
Jan. 27–Mar. 16(8 weeks)
La Jolla Studio
$100 member/120 nonmember; $15/17 per week
Materials: Bring your own materials.
18. Letterpress at Bay Park Press
Sibyl Rubottom
We will learn the basics of hand typesetting and the contemporary practice of letterpress. We will cover the essentials of good presswork and move on to incorporate wood type and letterpress. We will also explore the medium of linocuts from simple patterns to more complex color compositions. Linoleum is a perfect accompaniment to type. Join our Thursday evening exploration of type and image. MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE MATERIALS FEE of $20 DUE AT THE FIRST CLASS MEETING.
Thursdays, 6–9 PM
Jan. 26–Mar. 1 (6 weeks)
On Location, Bay Park Press
4138 Napier St, San Diego, CA 92110
$170 member/190 nonmember+ $20 mat. fee
60. Life Drawing (Long & Short Pose)
61. Life Drawing (Long & Short Pose)
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.
Life Drawing by Ken Goldman
60. Life Drawing (Long & Short Pose)
No Instruction—Pam Whidden, monitor
Sundays, 11AM–3 PM (4 hours)
Jan. 15–Feb. 12 (5 weeks)
San Diego/ Park Blvd. Studio
$100 member/120 nonmember; $22 member/25 nonmember per class
No Instruction— Pam Whidden, monitor
Sundays, 11AM–3 PM (4 hours)
Feb. 19–Mar. 18 (5 weeks)
San Diego/ Park Blvd Studio
$100 member/$120 nonmember; $22 member/$25 nonmember per class
62.Watercolor & Acrylic: The Best of Both Worlds
Elaine Harvey
Acrylic paintings can be as delicate as the softest watercolors, and watercolor paintings can be as bold as those done with acrylics. So what is the difference and why and when would you chose one over the other? Don't choose . . . Fuse! There are times when a painting demands the flexibility of watercolor and times when a painting profits from the staying power of acrylic. Want to soften? Want to glaze? Want to cover? Want to lighten, darken, brighten, add texture? Learning the properties and advantages of each medium, and how to get the best performance from each, one at a time or together in the same painting, enlarges the possibilities for creative and bold works of art.
Waterworn by Elaine Harvey
Mondays, 9 AM–12 Noon
Jan 23–Feb 27 (6 weeks)
San Diego/Park Blvd. Studio
$170 member/190 nonmember Materials: For the first class meeting bring whatever acrylics or watercolors and brushes you already have, a sheet of watercolor paper, backing board and clips, water container, pencil or other drawing implement, facial or toilet tissue, rag, spray bottle and other materials you are accustomed to using. Further materials will be discussed at the first meeting. Eventually you will need 140 or 300 lb. watercolor paper. Full sheets are recommended as they can be cut of any size. Paints: EITHER a range of colors in watercolor and a few colors in fluid acrylics plus a tube of titanium white acrylic OR a range of colors in fluid acrylics, a tube of Titanium White acrylic and a few tubes of high quality watercolor paint. Brushes: Soft synthetic brushes, flat and round, large, and small. Resource material from sketchbooks, photos, or clippings. Other optional materials you may wish to incorporate in your work such as watercolor or regular canvas, collage materials, acrylic mediums, watercolor crayons and pencils, gesso. You may also wish to bring incomplete or unsatisfactory paintings for “recycling.”
63. Painting and Drawing the Human Figure
Ken Goldman
This class follows a basic approach to painting and drawing the human figure from a life model. Students may use their favorite medium and will be encouraged to experiment with new media. In addition to newsprint or watercolor paper, toned paper may also be used to study dark and light accents in chiaroscuro treatment, in which attention will be given to the creative use of color and value. We will alternate working from both clothed and nude models. Students will have the opportunity to do several two—or three—session sustained paintings. In addition to portraiture, attention will be given to the study of hands, feet and the head.
Tuna Slicing Demo by Ken Goldman
Mondays, 1–4 PM
Jan. 23–Mar. 12 (8 weeks)
San Diego/Park Blvd. Studio
$250 member/275 nonmember (includes model)
Beginning watercolor: one tube each of Ultramarine Blue and Burnt Sienna watercolor for the first session, more colors if you have them (additional colors will be discussed at first meeting); large covered Woods or Pike palette; a #12 pointed and a 1” flat brush; Arches or other good quality paper (no Strathmore student-grade watercolor paper); 2B, 4B, 6B graphite pencils; kneaded eraser; 18” x 24” drawing pad; Morilla 18” x 24” acid-free or rough newsprint. Charcoal: 4B charcoal pencil; softest vine charcoal. Everyone: paper towels.
64. Portraiture
Ken Goldman
Working in pencil, charcoal, watercolor, pastel, or oils, we will paint or draw a clothed portrait for two or three sessions per pose. Through this process we will study composition, the step-by-step process of facial anatomy, and expressive color use. We will also pay special attention to points of connection between model, background, and foreground; negative shapes; and overall use of the picture plane, as well as the massing, shading, and facial anatomy of the head. APPROPRIATE FOR ADULTS AND TEENS.
Elsewhere by Ken Goldman
Mondays, 6:30–9:30 PM
Jan. 23–Mar. 12 (8 weeks)
San Diego/Park Blvd. Studio
$250 member/275 nonmember (includes model)
Beginning watercolor: one tube each of Ultramarine Blue and Burnt Sienna watercolor for first session; more colors if you have them (additional colors will be discussed at first meeting); large covered Woods or Pike palette; a #12 pointed and a 1” flat brush; Arches or other good quality paper (no Strathmore student-grade watercolor paper). Pencil: 2B, 4B, or 6B graphite pencils; kneaded eraser; 18” x 24” drawing pad; Morilla 18” x 24” acid-free or rough newsprint; 3B Conté compressed charcoal; 4B and 6B General charcoal pencil; softest vine charcoal. EVERYONE: paper towels.
65. Sketching & Watercolor in a Mixed Media Journal Sorry this class is full.
Jane LaFazio
Working in a 9"x12" (suggested size) journal, you’ll be drawing every week, designing the page as you draw. You’ll learn to depict a single object, and then look at it from different viewpoints to dissect it and create imaginative designs based on your realistic work. You’ll learn to create cool and sometimes meaningful backgrounds to enhance your drawings. You’ll be on your way to loving art journaling! Everyone has their own drawing style, just like handwriting, and Jane will help you to see and then record what you see on paper. This class welcomes beginners, and all levels (Really, even if you haven't drawn since 3rd grade, Jane can teach you!).
Jane LaFazio
Tuesdays, 9 AM-12 PM
January 24-February 28 (6 weeks)
San Diego/Park Blvd Studio
$170/190 + $5 materials fee (to be paid to instructor at first class meeting)
Materials: Strathmore Visual Journal 9"x12" (either for mixed media or watercolor, your choice); watercolors of your choice in a travel size palette; one Niji waterbrush (medium); permanent black ink pen—fine or super fine nib (Pitt Artist Pen); pencil; kneaded rubber eraser; water-soluble pen (Tombow dual brush pen, black or grey); stencils, if you have them; Absorbent ground; Lino cutting tools, Speedball carving block and black StazOn stamp pad; Soft gel medium.
66. Painting Alla Prima—Get Loose!
Catherine Grawin
Finish a Painting a Day!Painting alla Prima—Get Loose is an exciting impressionist painting technique that is rapid and painterly. Come with an open mind and relaxed attitude to transcend some old ideas and habits about representational painting. Revisit classic painting methods while breaking out into bold and loose brushwork that is open to individual creativity and interpretation! This class is geared for the experienced painter and serious beginner alike. Work from instructor supplied subject matter or bring your own. Catherine demonstrates step-by-step while students follow along to create finished alla prima paintings from start to finish. Subject matter covered each day includes Seascape, Landscape, Still Life, and Figure!
Happy Hour by Catherine Grawin
Tuesdays, 3–7 PM
Jan. 24–Mar. 13 (8 weeks)
Limited to 12 students
San Diego/Park Blvd. Studio
$250 member/275 nonmember+ $7 mat fee
67. Basic Drawing: Light & Shadow—Volume & Form
Amanda Farber
Amanda Farber
This course will offer a structured, step-by-step workshop covering fundamental drawing concepts, beginning with drawing still life from observation, translation of three-dimensional space into the two-dimensional picture plane, and basic compositional ideas and methods. We will begin with contour line drawing, using pen and ink, and gradually develop skills and concepts such as shading, composition, and depth-of-field, using pencil and black and white pastel. We will finish the course with soft, colored pastels and an introduction to color theory. We will draw basic geometric forms, and then apply those concepts of light, shadow, and basic perspective to various types of still-life subject matter. We will work on quick sketches as well as more finished drawings. This class will provide an excellent introduction to drawing for beginning students, and will also be of interest to the more experienced student as an opportunity to learn some new techniques using a variety of black and white and color media.
Wednesdays, 9AM–12 Noon
Jan. 25–Mar 21 (8 weeks)
San Diego/Park Blvd Studio
$195 member/$220 nonmember + $5 mat. fee
Materials: One Speedball penholder with fine line metal nib (Speedball Dip #512 bowl point, SKU: 209131512); bottle waterproof black drawing ink; woodless graphite pencil, grade 4B; 6 sticks NuPastel brand white pastels; 6 sticks NuPastel brand black pastels; one box 24 colored NuPastels, basic palette; one extra stick of NuPastel in the following colors: Cadmium red medium (tomato); Cadmium yellow (lemon); Crimson (orange); one Mars brand white eraser; one 14”x17” white sketch paper drawing pad; one 18”x24” rough newsprint drawing pad.
Thia Nevius
In the first half of this class we will review the main concepts of drawing: contours, negative space, angles and proportion, shadows and portraiture as given in Betty Edward's book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. In this review we will make complete compositions while practicing these concepts, drawing from life as well as photographs. The second half of the class will be spent drawing with graphite as well as exploring color and color theory, and will include realistic as well as contemporary approaches to drawing. We will make use of a clothed model in several sessions. Students of all levels welcome. It will be fun with lots of individual attention is given.
Thia Nevius
Wednesdays, 12:30–3:30 PM
Jan. 25–Mar. 14 (8 weeks)
San Diego/Park Blvd. Studio
$195 member/220 nonmember
69. Depth and Dimension
Linda Luisi
In this class you will create art through a series of structured, fun, and unique lessons for a greater understanding of depth and dimension. There will be individual attention for all levels (first-time beginners and experienced artists). You will learn how to make objects look three-dimensional, how to create scenes with greater spatial depth, plus how to “push-the-envelope” to enhance the realistic quality of any piece of art. Techniques include working with highlights and shadows (3D basics), perspective and positioning (for well-grounded subjects), value contrast and tonal graduation (to make objects stand out). We will draw and paint various subjects, such as 3-D shapes, parts of the face, water lilies, clouds, hot air balloons, draped cloth, fountains, and archways. You will learn essential elements to include in your own work. There will be handouts especially prepared for this class. You will have an opportunity to bring other art to discuss (or work on) in class to improve on depth. This class applies to all types of art: realism, impressionism, and abstract art, plus any media. These lessons will give you greater confidence to draw and paint anything that comes yourway. Suitable for all levels.
Mural by Linda Luisi
Thursdays, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
Jan. 19– Feb. 9 (4 weeks)
San Diego/Park Blvd. Studio
$140 member/160 nonmember+ $8 mat. Fee to be paid to instructor at first meeting
Materials: This class is not limited to a specific media. You may work solely with pencil or add another media of your choice: a basic set of acrylics, oils, watercolors, pastels, colored pencils, watercolor pencils, charcoal, etc., with the appropriate papers or surfaces for that media. Be sure to bring a drawing pad (9” x 12” or larger) or simply plenty of white paper, plus soft pencils (as 4B, 6B) and eraser. If you have any questions, please contact Linda at linda@lindaluisi.com.
70. Minestrone of Book Arts
Sibyl Rubottom
Escape, travel across the vast plains of your imagination, and create a travel journal with secret compartments. We will explore collage, maps, and altered books to form our own journals. We will journey within and without creating a special place for real and imagined trips. Whether your trip is across town to Balboa Park or across the ocean to a magical island, discover the vast array of book structures and techniques. For the new book artist basic structures will be explained, and for the seasoned explorer new territories will be revealed. Most materials will be provided; just bring your own favorite art tools.
Sibyl Rubottom
Feb. 16–Mar. 22 (6 weeks)
San Diego/Park Blvd. Studio
$170 member/190 nonmember + $20 mat. fee
Reed Cardwell
Break away from painting traditional subject matter. Come and explore abstract ideas that challenge and stimulate your creativity! Learn to draw and paint intuitively using elements of design, such as line, shape, form, and color. Bring your own ideas about what to paint—i.e., imagination, photos, sketches. You may paint completely nonobjective abstract work, such as shapes and colors, or use your own ideas and images based on reality. We will have a life model pose for one class meeting. Individual instruction and group critiques will guide you in measuring your progress. The longer format of this class will help students maintain continuity.
Reed Cardwell
Thursdays, 1–4 PM
Jan. 19–Mar. 15 (9 weeks)
San Diego/Park Blvd. Studio
$250 member/275 nonmember (includes model on one day)
72. Creating your Own Vision—Sculpting the Female Figure
Barbara Postelnek
The model can be used to create a full figure, torso, or bust while in a standing pose. The student can choose to use an internal or external armature for the full figure. The student captures the basics of a pose and then exaggerates or moves the shapes to achieve their personal vision. The model then becomes a tool to use as information. Please order materials from the instructor, “Bobi,” at 619-922-6191 or www.sculpturehome.com
Barbara Postelnek
Thursdays, 6–9 PM
Jan. 26–Mar. 15 (8 weeks)
San Diego/Park Blvd. Studio
$250 member/275 nonmember (includes model)
73. Still-life Painting in Oils—Finding Your Personal Style
Pat Kelly
All elements of still-life painting will be covered in this class, with an emphasis technique and development of style through brush strokes, surface quality and treatment of edges. Each week the still-life setup is designed to present a specific lesson on technique as a response to the form, taught through demonstration and individual instruction. You will begin with small, simple studies, then progress to larger, more complex paintings, providing an excellent opportunity to develop painting skills and develop your personal style. As the paintings are completed students will discuss creative issues and learn through group critique. Pat welcomes students of all levels.
Pat Kelly
Fridays, 9:30AM–1:30 PM
Jan. 20–Mar. 16 (8 weeks)
(No class on Feb. 24)
San Diego/Park Blvd. Studio
$240 member/265 nonmember+ $5 mat. fee
74. Landscape Painting
Pat Kelly
Alcazar Garden by Pat Kelly
Saturdays, 9:30 AM–1:30 PM
Jan. 21–Mar. 17 (8 weeks)
(No class on Feb. 25)
San Diego/Park Blvd. Studio
$240 member/265 nonmember+ $5 mat. fee