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The Beauty of Pastels
Instructor: Barbara Lawrence
Ongoing Tuesdays
1:00 to 4:00 pm
$160 for 4 consecutive classes (as of August 1st)
$45.00 per class drop-in
Working with Pastels we will learn composition, the value of
value, the beauty of contrast, and the importance of balance.
We will explore space, shape and movement. As we advance our art
will fill with the Impressionists use of colors and light.
Demonstrations, Individual Attention, and Critiques.
This is a supportive, challenging, non-threatening and fun environment.
For more information, or to sign up, please
contact Barbara at:
(415) 488-1436
barbara@bl4art.com
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Drop-in Figure Drawing Group
Thursdays, 7:00 - 10:00 pm*
Cost: $15.00/session
Please not holiday schedule:
Holiday Break: December 15,22 and 29
Last session before the break is December 8.
First session in 2012 is January 5.
Well established and popular Monday night drawing group. Bring
your own easel if possible: tables and some easel benches are
available but first come/first served.
All mediums welcome.
If you paint in oil, please be prepared to clean your brushes
and materials at home to keep the space solvent free.
Last Thursday of each month will be one 3 hour pose.
Cash register will stay open during class if you need supplies!
Please come to the back door, located on Julia Street between
A and B, and ring the doorbell to be let in.
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Glass Painting
with Pebeo, Fast and Fabulous
Instructor: Katherine Kurgan
Friday, February 3
11am - 1pm
FREE
Informative hands-on demo with glass paints from the Pebeo Company.
Experience the excitement and creativity of painting on glass,
porcelain, metal and more with the rainbow colors of Pebeo's Vitrea
160 glass paints and Arizona artist Kat Kurgan. In colors ranging
from clear jewel tones, frosted shimmer and rich metallics, this
innovative paint line is non-toxic, water based, fast and simple
to use for glass, porcelain, metal, jewelry and more. Attendees
to this event will paint their own personal wineglass and see
how much fun these paints can be!! Also included is a quick, gorgeous
project for someone special on Valentine's Day. Try them and love
them.
Limited space, please call (415) 457 2787 to reserve you spot.
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Painting Like
the Masters
Instructor: Charles Becker
6 Fridays: January 27 - March 2, 2012
2:00- 4:30pm
$195
Join Charles Becker as he teaches the art of oil painting in the
style of the Flemish masters. In this class, Charles will cover
all of the steps from preparation, to execution to clean up. You
will learn how to utilize dramatic shadow and light bringing your
paintings to life. This class is for the complete novice that
wants to learn how to paint, to the seasoned professional seeking
tips and techniques to improve their own work. Charles has been
painting professionally for almost 40 years. His work has been
on the cover of Southwest Art Magazine and has been used multiple
times in the Absolut Vodka's International ad campaigns. He recently
returned from his successful show opening at the St. George Art
Museum in Utah .
To sign up, please contact Charles at:
707-529-5440 or e-mail him at artist19692000@yahoo.com.
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Basic Drawing -
How to Draw What You See.
Instructor: Janet Jacobs
Wednesdays
10:30am - 12:30pm
$35
These classes are packed with great information and lots of experiences
for progression in drawing. First timers and experienced artists
will learn how to see more of their world and develop or refine
drawing skills. Using pencil and charcoal we will move through
a series of simple exercises and build to a more comples composition.
We will talk about line, space/shape, light/dark, composition,
and lots more. All supplies included.
To register call Janet at 415-307-3549 -
visit http://www.janetjacobs.com
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Special Watercolor
Effects With Gradation and Edge Shading
Instructor: Sharon Searles
Saturday. February 4
11am - 1pm
FREE
Whether you're new to painting or if you already enjoy painting
with watercolors, as you try out these simple brush and painting
techniques, a world of really fun possibilities opens up. You
can show shadows under objects, make a circle look round, or make
abstracts fascinating. Try playing with edge shading and gradations
in this hands-on demo.
Sharon Searles is an award-winning watercolor artist and an enthusiastic
teacher. She uses creative ways to show concepts and techniques.
"I am so glad that I found your classes!" - Donna B
Limited seating, call 457-2787 to reserve a seat.
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Liquitex Acrylics
- Lecture and Demo
Michelle Theberge
Saturday, February 18
11am - 1pm
FREE
When it comes to acrylics, Liquitex started it all in 1955. In
this demonstration attendees will be introduced to the acrylic
brand that has been on the forefront of innovation for over 50
years. As the #1 acrylic in the world Liquitex is the only brand
to offer the most diverse range of professional products including
four unique ranges of professional acrylic colors, innovative
mediums, and a revolutionary range of painting tools to meet the
needs of every artist. This demo is all about getting people excited
about the endless possibilities of acrylic color and mediums so
they can go right into the studio with tons of new ideas. Each
attendee will receive a sample pack of Liquitex Artist Materials!
Michele Théberge is an artist whose paintings, drawings
and installations have been exhibited and collected across the
United States, Asia and Europe. As a teacher and lecturer in art
for over 20 years, her particular passion is the sharing the richness
of the creative process with her students. She mentors artists
who are ready to take their practice and career to the next level.
Her popular on-line Artist Mentorship Program (www.themindfulartist.com)
teaches up-and-coming artists how to tap into their creativity
at a deeper level, and to move into the realm of professional
artist. As an Artist for Liquitex's Artist Outreach Program, she
has gained unparalleled expertise in acrylics and has been invited
to speak at hundreds of colleges and universities in the U.S.
and Canada. She received her B.F.A.at School of the Museum of
Fine Arts, Boston and M.F.A. at California College of the Arts.
She currently is an Affiliate Artist at the Headlands Center for
the Arts in Sausalito.
Limited seating, call 457-2787 to reserve a seat.
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Painting Oil
or Acrylic Landscapes
Instructor: Barbara Lawrence
Mondays
11:30am - 2:30pm
$160 for 4 consecutive classes (as of August 1st)
$45 single class
We will be working from photos. This class will also offer information
on getting started in work outdoors.
To sign up - call or email Barbara: (415)
488 1436 / barbara@bl4art.com
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Watercolor Painting
- Creative and Fun
Instructor: Sharon Searles
3 Thursdays in February: February 2, 9, 16
11 am to 1 pm
$90 for three weeks
Have fun learning to use watercolor paints and getting beautiful
effects in this small group setting with tons of individual attention.
Those new to watercolor will start with the basics, while experienced
painters will learn new techniques to make their ideas come to
life on paper. One satisfied student raves, "Sharon is extremely
knowledgeable and encouraging. She has such a wonderful combination
of technical knowledge and creative talent that she is eager to
share."
Please ask for supply list when you register.
Sharon Searles has been teaching watercolor painting for 20 years
in her Mill Valley studio and in adult education programs in Marin.
She is an enthusiastic teacher and she delights in the successes
of her students. Sharon has a B.A. in Art Therapy and she is a
Certified PMC Artist.
To sign up call or email Sharon at (415) 944-9432 or Sharon@FineArtBySharon.com.
Sharon's website is http://www.FineArtBySharon.com
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Drawing and Painting
in Multi Media
Instructor: Janet Jacobs
Sundays
11:15am - 1:15pm
$35
This group is a combination class where students work with materials
of their own choosing and start to explore or continue with issues
of light/dark, space/shape, composition, line and other elements
of drawing and painting. Everyone will get instruction in their
chosen medium or media and use the same assignment or still life.
Students get structure with exercises and freedom with their own
materials. Expect lots of fun, new information and guidance with
materials and issues in art, and good camaraderie. Basic drawing
materials provided. Students will need their own supplies beyond
drawing in black and white.
Janet Jacobs has been teaching art to adults, teenagers, absolute
beginners and practicing artists for twenty years both in art
institutions and privately. She has an MFA from Mills College
and maintains her own studio here in Marin.
To register call Janet at 415-307-3549 -
visit http://www.janetjacobs.com
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Watercolor Painting
- Special Project
Instructor: Sharon Searles
Thursday, February 23
11 am to 1 pm
$30
Enjoy a special watercolor painting project. Beginners and experienced
painters will have fun in this hands-on watercolor class. Take
home a painting and enjoy learning in this small group gathering.
Please ask for supply list when you register.
Sharon Searles has been teaching watercolor painting for 20 years
in her Mill Valley studio and in adult education programs in Marin.
She is an enthusiastic teacher and she delights in the successes
of her students. Sharon has a B.A. in Art Therapy and she is a
Certified PMC Artist.
To sign up call or email Sharon at (415) 944-9432 or sharon@FineArtbySharon.com
Sharon's website is http://www.FineArtbySharon.com
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Artwalk
- 2nd Friday of the month.
Friday, February 10, 6 - 9pm
Live entertainment by Wishbones
and fingerfood offered by Rileystreet.
Our current show:
"Journey of the Healer"
Art by Rebecca Nystrom
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Japanese Sumi-E
Painting
Instructor: Mardi Horowitz
Saturday, February 25
11am - 1pm
FREE
Sumi painting is a direct and indelible dance of a sensitive brush
on silk, rice paper or newsprint. The technique involves careful
loading of the brush with shades of ink and highly controlled,
but few strokes. Mardi will teach these two practices for forming
the conventional beginner subjects: bamboo, orchid, chrysanthemum
and cherry blossom.
Limited space, please call (415) 457 2787 to reserve you spot.
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Beginning Painting
with Acrylics
Instructor: Mary Valente
Wednesday, February 8
1:00 - 5:30pm
$55
In a very comfy setting, get the scoop on brush options
and basic color mixing. Learn how to make exotic hues using the
three primary colors and about the importance of value in making
your painting successful. Mary will discuss surface variety and
preparation, along with info about some of the many products designed
to enhance the texture of your paintings.
Hands-on activities are designed to provide beginners with an
overview of the basics of acrylic painting.
Mary Valente is a Marin painter. Her work has been exhibited in
San Francisco and Marin galleries.
To register contact Mary at http://www.maryvalente.com
A supply list will be provided upon registration.
More about Mary at:
http://www.mary-valente.blogspot.com/
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Revealing the Brush
- Asian Calligraphy
Instructor: Christine Renden Haggarty
Saturday, January 28
2:00-5:30pm
$55. All materials included.
Before pens, pencils and fonts, there was the brush. Learn the
ancient brush techniques of Asia. In the class you will learn
basic brush strokes, how to use the brush to write characters
or kanji, see different type of script from seal script to cursive
style and paint one of the characters that you select on a shikishi
board.
Christine has studied calligraphy with Kazuaki Tanahashi, Sensei
and other teachers for over 15 years. She will be studying with
an Italian calligrapher in Italy in October, 2011.
Christine's work was exhibited in Beijing in the 2006 and Busan,
Korea in 2011, "Women in Calligraphy". The exhibition
in Beijing traveled to an international exhibition in Geneva,
Switzerland. More recent and local, Christine participated in
The Word Show at The Gallery of Sea and Heaven, benefiting the
organization Becoming Independent.
To register contact Christine at zenbrush@yahoo.com
or (707)887-2933
.Registering by email is best as Christine is in Italy until
November 1
.Go to http://www.zenbrush.net
for a complete listing of activities and artwork
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Painting with
Inks and Gesso
Presenter: Susan Cornelis
Saturday, February 11
11am -1pm
FREE
Allow your imagination to take flight as you learn to paint, draw,
stamp comb, spray and splash color onto paper. Susan will show
you how to paint intuitively, capturing thoughts, feelings and
intuition in the playful format of art journaling.
This unique process begins with a spontaneous combining of inks
with the thicker medium of acrylic gesso onto wet watercolor paper.
Collaged images and written word are added as personal meaning
evolves. Participants will leave with new mixed media techniques
and the inspiration to take their own painting and art journaling
to new heights.
Limited space, please call (415) 457 2787 to reserve you spot.
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Printmaking Magic
Instructor: Elaine Nehm
4 Wednesdays: January 25 - February 15
1:00 - 4:00pm
$150/for a 4-class series, or $45 drop-in includes most materials
With this fun, spontaneous printmaking process you will be introduced
to monotype printing. This is a one-of-a-kind method of making
a print. Images are evoked from the materials and the process,
each holding a surprise for its maker, both for the beginner and
experienced artist. Water soluble inks and paints will be used.
Painterly prints, pressure prints, roller printing, stencils and
print registration will be introduced with both additive and subtractive
methods. These prints will be made without the use of an etching
press. An opportunity to use a pin- press will also be used in
this introductory series. This a simple etching press alternative.
Monotypes offer a great amount of artistic freedom and a wonderful
opportunity for inventiveness. Even though no previous experience
is necessary, it is a natural change of pace for the painter.
Pre-registration is necessary to reserve your place with limited
space.
To register contact Elaine at (415) 454
7473.
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GOLDEN Acrylic
Colors - Lecture and Demo
Tesia Blackburn
Saturday, March 3
11am - 1pm
FREE
The GOLDEN Acrylic Lecture Demo is a fun,
fast-paced informative lecture covering a technical review of
acrylics and their varied application possibilities. The lecture
demo will present information on pigments, viscosities,
gels, mediums and more.
Learn how acrylics can be used as grounds for other media, such
as watercolor or colored pencil; get key information on color
mixing, blending and controlling drying time; and see how gels
can be used to modify paint properties or create unique textural
surfaces. From traditional to contemporary to mixed media, acrylics
are infinitely versatile.
Artists of all levels will come away from this lecture demo with
fresh new insights to feed their creative expression.
All participants will receive free product samples and a literature
packet, including hand-painted color charts.
Tesia has been a working artist in the San Francisco Bay Area
for over 25 years. In 2000 she was hired by Golden Artist Colors,
as the Certified Golden Working Artist in San Francisco. Her work
is collected both locally and internationally with patrons as
far away as Tokyo.
She received her BFA from the Academy of Art in 1984, studied
lithography at the San Francisco Art Institute in 1990 and received
her Master's of Art in 1992 at John F. Kennedy University in Orinda,
California.
Limited space, please call (415) 457 2787 to reserve you spot.
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All classes on this
page are offered in our San Rafael location.
Rileystreet appreciates your support that enables us to bring quality
services to Sonoma and Marin Counties.
To show our appreciation, we offer students a 10% discount.
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