Leisure Ledger September - December 2023

Painting - Iconic Image Collage Age: 16-99 yrs. Students will bring imagery of an object(s) they wish to use for the subject of 1-2 iconic collages. We will create neutral paper collage bases onto which our subjects will be placed then added to with additional media and texture. We will discuss iconic images in art history and employ devices to elevate our subjects to symbols of greater meaning. Students will bring sturdy supports (wood cradles, canvas board, etc.) and a variety of papers and media to class to be used in their collages. Supply list prints on receipt. 4 sessions. Instructor: Joanna Moody. Pullen Arts Center – Course Fee: $91 Oct 12-Nov 2 Th 9:30am-12:00pm Painting - Intro to Painting with Peter Marin Age: 16-99 yrs. This course introduces the student to the practice of painting by examining practicing the fundamental languages of painting such as color, form, composition and narrative. Comparative methods will be used to develop the foundations of a personal visual vocabulary with the aim of supporting a painting practice. Technical and theoretical issues will be discussed to form a frame of reference to serve as a reference point into painting. Class consists of slide lectures, studio time and take-home assignments. Any wet media welcome. NO experience required. Supply list available on Sertoma’s webpage. 6 sessions. Instructor: Peter Marin. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $121 Sep 7-Oct 12 Th 6:00-9:00pm Nov 9-Dec 21 Th 1:00-4:00pm Painting - Introduction to Painting with Pastels Age: 16-99 yrs. Students will learn the properties and application of pastels. How to layer the colors and create crisp realism, abstracts to soft impressionism paintings. You will also learn how to make you own tools to blend and crush the color together rather than using fingers or tortillons. You will leave this workshop with a completed painting, the knowledge of how to use pastels as a painting medium and the different levels of pastels available to work with. Supply list available on Sertoma’s webpage. 2 sessions. Instructor: Connie Mansfield. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $126 Sep 23-Sep 24 Sa&Su 10:00am-5:00pm

Painting - Introduction to Painting with Pastels Continued Age: 16-99 yrs. Beginning with semi-soft pastels, you will be introduced to the properties and application of pastels. How to layer the colors and create crisp realism, abstracts to soft impressionism paintings. You will also learn to make your own tools to blend and crush the colors together rather than to use your fingers or a tortillon to smudge. You will leave this workshop with a completed painting, the knowledge of how to use pastels as a painting medium and the different levels of pastels available to work with and to blend with. Students who have participated with earlier pastel workshops can come and continue to grow as I will work with individuals on their levels. Supply list available on Sertoma’s webpage. 2 sessions. Instructor: Connie Mansfield. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $126 Oct 7-Oct 8 Sa&Su 10:00am-5:00pm Painting - Larry Dean’s Acrylics Studio Age: 16-99 yrs. This class is ideal for those with some acrylic experience. However, beginners are welcome. Students will bring their own projects and proceed with advice and demonstrations from the instructor. Assistance with choosing and mixing colors, composition, perspective and more will help you develop your own style of painting. Come hone your skills in this friendly, informal environment. Supply list available on Sertoma’s webpage. 6 sessions. Instructor: Larry Dean. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $106 Sep 12-Oct 17 Tu 6:30-9:0pm Nov 7-Dec 12 Tu 6:30-9:00pm Sep 11-Oct 16 M 6:30-9:00pm Nov 6-Dec 11 M 6:30-9:00pm Painting - Larry Dean’s Studio Age: 16-99 yrs. Students have usually taken a beginning class. Students will work on projects of their own choice. They may also bring works-in-progress. Instructions will include color mixing, shape and perspective. Topics range from selecting a subject to varnishing the finished work. Informal advice will assist as you learn at your own pace. Supply list available on Sertoma’s webpage. 6 sessions. Instructor: Larry Dean. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $106 Sep 12-Oct 17 Tu 1:00-3:30pm Nov 7-Dec 12 Tu 1:00-3:30pm

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 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. This class qualifies students for a painting studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Nancy Carty. Pullen Arts Center – Course Fee: $121 Oct 31-Dec 5 Tu 1:00-4:00pm

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