Award-winning local artist Katherine Howard will be teaching the following oil painting classes beginning January 11:
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Introduction to Oil Painting - (adults) 8 weeks, $138 ($148 for non-residents)
Course Description
Learn to paint with oils using the technique of old masters such as Leonardo da Vinci. This class covers the basics of using underpainting and glazes to create rich and deep layered colors. This class will use both still life and photo reference. The class will also cover elements of basic design and composition, as well as photographing and framing your work. No previous art experience is required.
Course Objectives
The objective of this class is to give a foundational understanding of oil painting technique. Students will complete two paintings in this class, one from a still life and one from a photo. Emphasis will be placed on accurately gauging value (light/dark) and using areas of value rather than line to create realistic imagery, and on separating shape and value from color.
When? Monday afternoon class: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Monday evening class: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Session 1: January 11 -March 15, 2010 (no class Jan 18 or Feb 15)
Session 2: April 5 - June 7, 2010 (no class Apr 19 and May 31)
Where? Ashland Community Center,
162 West Union Street
Ashland, MA 01721
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Art and Oil Painting Basics (grades 6 - 12) - 8 weeks, $138 ($148 for non-residents)
Course Description
This class covers basic elements of design, composition, and drawing as an introduction to oil painting. Students will complete a number of exercises during the first several sessions, and bring a final painting project from sketch to completion for the remaining sessions.
Course Objectives
The objective of this class is to provide the students with enough of an overview of design and layout to enable them to compose a successful painting, and give a foundational understanding of oil painting technique. Emphasis will be placed on accurately gauging value (light/dark) and using areas of value rather than line to create realistic imagery, and on separating shape and value from color.
When? Monday after school class: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 1: January 11 -March 15, 2010 (no class Jan 18 or Feb 15)
Session 2: April 5 - June 7, 2010 (no class Apr 19 and May 31)
Where? Ashland Community Center,
162 West Union Street
Ashland, MA 01721
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Download flyer for Ashland Community Center classes (with registration form) here
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Oil Painting From a Photo - (ages 16 - adult) 6 weeks, $20 per class
Course Description
Learn to paint with oils using the technique of old masters such as Leonardo da Vinci. This class covers the basics of using underpainting and glazes to create rich and deep layered colors. The class will also cover elements of basic design and composition, as well as photographing and framing your work. No previous art experience is required. You do not need to know how to draw to be successful at painting!
Course Objectives
The objective of this class is to give a foundational understanding of oil painting technique. Students will complete one painting in this class, from a photo. Emphasis will be placed on accurately gauging value (light/dark) and using areas of value rather than line to create realistic imagery, and on separating shape and value from color.
When? Sunday afternoons: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Session 1: February 28 - April 11, 2010 (no class 04/04)
Session 2: TBA
Where? A. C. Moore Arts & Crafts,
One Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 620-7560
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