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continued from page 25 — Painting - Beginning Watercolors Age: 15-99 yrs. Learn the basic techniques of transparent watercolor. Find out about the best paper, paint and brushes to use. Students will create multiple paintings after learning how to do wet-on-wet washes, wet-on-dry washes, and building layers of colors. Students can copy the instructor’s paintings or work on their own subjects. Supply list available on Sertoma’s webpage. 5 sessions. Instructor: Ryan Fox. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $106 Sep 11-Oct 9 M 9:30am-12:30pm Nov 6-Dec 4 M 9:30am-12:30pm Painting - Chinese Brush Painting Age: 16-99 yrs. Chinese brush painting is a traditional art form that shows the beauty of both simplicity and complication of the nature, with only ink or with ink and color. Students will learn how to paint flowers, birds, vegetables and fruits, which are popular brush painting subjects. Instructor will provide step by step demo and individual help. Each person will complete a beautiful painting in every class, while practicing basic brush painting techniques. In addition, the students will learn some basic Chinese calligraphy techniques such as the title of the paintings or the artist’s names. This course is for both experienced and beginning students. A $5 supply fee is due to the instructor at the start of each class or students can purchase their own supplies (supply list available on Sertoma’s webpage). 1 session. Instructor: Jinxiu Zhao (Alice) is a professional artist who specializes in the teaching of Chinese brush painting and calligraphy to both children and adults. She has been teaching in North Carolina for 23 years at all levels of the K12-public/private schools, teachers’ training programs and in private classes. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $51 Sep 6 W 1:00-3:30pm Oct 4 W 1:00-3:30pm Nov 1 W 1:00-3:30pm Dec 6 W 1:00-3:30pm Painting - Collage & Assemblage Age: 16-99 yrs. In this class we will create collages with added dimension using 3D elements while exploring methods of adhesion. We will build layered collages on panels enhancing added textures with wet media and glazing. A variety of media, papers, and textures encouraged. Supply list prints on receipt. No class November 23. 4 sessions. Instructor: Joanna Moody. Pullen Arts Center – Course Fee: $91 Nov 9-Dec 7 Th 9:30am-12:00pm

Painting - Color Theory with Tracie Fracasso

independently they are welcome to do so. The quality of the light source in the photo is very important and it would be preferable if the students used photos references that they have personally taken. This course will focus on the study of 1-3 three distinct landscape designs over the six-week class period. Emphasis will be placed on the following: The composition and design of the canvas Value Placement of the subject matter before applying color The color wheel: Primary, Secondary, Intermediate, and Complimentary color uses Color temperature harmony Color mixing: intensity, saturation, and the creating a center of interest through light and color will be discussed Linear versus aerial perspective with regards to the use of color in the landscape. The effects of warm versus cool light in the landscape Color as it appears in the shadows and high lights Most students will complete a study every two weeks- however, students are encouraged to work at their own pace. Depending on the size of the canvas or panel students may complete anywhere from 1 to 3 works during the six-week class. Weeks 1, 3, and 5 will focus on the value study of the landscape design before working with color. Supplies: Students will supply the painting materials for this class. If students want to use the reference photos provided by the instructor there will be a $5 fee for each set of black and white and color 8 x 10 photograph of the subject matter for each image. The group will paint the first landscape study provided by the instructor as a class. After the first painting is completed the lab fee applies only to students who wish to use the reference photos provided by the instructor for the remaining painting projects. Supply list prints on receipt. No class on October 18. This class qualifies students for a painting studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Nancy Carty. Pullen Arts Center – Course Fee: $121 Sep 5-Oct 10 Tu 1:00-4:00pm Painting - Designing the Successful Landscape Painting in Oil or Acrylic - Part 2 Age: 16-99 yrs. This course is for painters who wish to work on developing their artistic and technical skills using the subject matter of landscape. Students may choose to use either the mediums of Oil, or Acrylic to further their knowledge and technical skill as a painter. This class is open to all levels of students. The instructor will provide a set of reference photos for the students to use for each

Age: 16-99 yrs. This is a course in which the student will explore the amazing world of color. Students will learn about the nature and use of color. Emphasis will be upon color mixing, manipulation and the creation of color harmonies. This is a great starter class for students interested in painting. Students provide their own supplies. Supply list prints on receipt. This class qualifies students for a painting studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Tracie Fracasso. Pullen Arts Center – Course Fee: $121 Sep 13-Oct 18 W 1:30-4:30pm Painting - Continuing Watercolor with Rick Bennett Age: 16-99 yrs. This class is for intermediate or advanced artists with some experience with the basics of watercolor who are looking to expand their skills. Emphasis is on individual painting with one-on-one assistance. Topics will include the use of color, demonstration of brushwork, and how to develop a painting and composition. Students bring their own supplies. Supply list prints on receipt. This class qualifies students for a painting studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Rick Bennett. Pullen Arts Center – Course Fee: $106 Oct 3-Nov 7 Tu 1:30-4:00pm Nov 14-Dec 19 Tu 1:30-4:00pm Painting - Designing the Successful Landscape Painting in Oil or Acrylic - Part 1 Age: 16-99 yrs. This course is for painters who wish to work on developing their artistic and technical skills using the subject matter of landscape. Students may choose to use either the mediums of Oil or Acrylic to further their knowledge and technical skill as a painter. This class is open to all levels of students. The instructor will provide a set of reference photos for the students to use for each landscape subject. (Both a black and white as and a color photo 8 x 10 will be provided for each of the three painting assignments. The demonstrations that the instructor will provide will correspond to the reference photos that the instructor has personally taken and provided. For each set of photos provided by the instructor a lab fee of $5.00 is payable directly to the instructor in the form of cash or check to Nancy Carty.) Note: After the first assignment is completed if students want to bring their own photos for a project that they wish to work on

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