Beginning Oil or Acrylic Painting - One day workshop

9AM - 1PM
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Choose Acrylic or oil to paint in and learn Color Theory, Brushstroke and Layering techniques. Using the workbook, The Philosophy of Color, we will cover color harmonies and complementary colors to create atmospheric perspective.
Class includes workbook on color theory and all supplies to do a painting in class.
Dates:
Class minimum 4, class maximum 6 students.

Cost: $90.00 per session, includes workbook/CD and all supplies for the class.
Classes are first come first served so sign up today!

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Color Theory and Impressionist Landscape Painting - One day workshop

9AM - 1PM
May 17, 2008

In this four hour workshop we will start with a brief history and examination of the beautiful atmospheric style known as Impressionism. Then using the workbook, we will cover color harmonies and complementary colors to create atmospheric perspective. Learn how to understand color relationships, under-painting techniques, blocking in color and layering for transparent or opaque effects as well as creating texture with brushstrokes. Class minimum 4, class maximum 6 students. All supplies are included as well as the workbook and CD on color theory, The Philosophy of Color.
Classes are: Saturdays 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. (Call for current class dates other than listed)

Cost: $90.00 per session, includes workbook/CD and all supplies for the class.

Classes are first come first served so sign up today!

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This is such a terrific class! Great for beginners and advanced. Based on a class I took in France, in Monet's gardens. You will learn Monet's painting techniques by using compositional and color techniques of the Impressionists.

This is a fun class for families, or friends who want to have a special day together. We meet at 9:00 for an introduction and coffee, and light refreshments.Next we have history of Monet and Impressionism and then instruction on color theory. Then I do a follow-along demo of a scene we can see outside the studio. Around noon we gather for a French country meal, based on recipes I learned in France. See sample recipe. After lunch we finish the painting and have a critique. There is room for all levels, more advanced students can finish the demo painting early and work on their own using the techniques I demo. Beginner's will enjoy the instruction on all aspects of doing the painting.

We work will do the paintings in Acrylic to allow the paint to dry fast enough to put on many layers of paint. You will learn the technique Monet used to create his beautiful textured paintings and be able to apply it to oil, watercolor or pastel paintings on your own.

Cost: $100.00 * per session
*Includes all materials
and a full course Lunch

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The paints, supplies, brushes and materials for all the group and instructed private classes are included in the cost of the class. They are of the highest quality; professional grade. Students need only bring their own canvas or large format watercolor paper. Practice canvas and paper for all media are provided. A camera is suggested for students to record the area they are working on. Please bring a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water, the summer months can be warm when painting outside! A jacket is suggested for breezy days.

To purchase the supplies we use in classes see the Purchase Supplies page.

Photography Students of Elements Art Studio are free to take as many photos of the property as they want. It is a good idea to take some photos of the area you are working on, so you have a reference to set up each time, or if the light changes etc.

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For more information and to register please call 760-489-9109. Classes must be pre-paid a minimum of 1 week prior to first class to hold your spot. Classes fill up fast so reserve in advance. There are no make-ups or refunds after the first class.

Directions
When you register for class, a map with detailed instructions from your area will be mailed to you with a receipt of payment. Instructions for parking will also be included, as well as personal items you will need, such as water, hat or jacket depending on the time of day of your class.

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