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The Beauty of Pastels
Instructor: Barbara Lawrence
Ongoing Tuesdays
1:00 to 4:00 pm
$25.00 per class
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
Ongoing Mondays, 7:00 - 10:00 pm*
Cost: $15.00/session
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 Monday 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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Encaustic Painting
Workshop.
Instructor: Cari Hernanadez
Thursday, September 16 and Friday, September 17
10:30am - 5:30pm
$ 350
(Students will be provided all of the equipment that is necessary
for encaustic painting. A materials list will be supplied upon
enrollment.)
A 2 day beginning workshop is designed to introduce artists to
the encaustic medium by way of lecture, demonstration, & hands-on
work.
Students will have a brief overview of the history of the medium,
current contemporary artists, and safety practices. We will also
discuss issues to consider in setting up your own encaustic studio.
Best practices will be established in the instruction of building
a painting from the panel up...covering the basics of grounds
and supports/medium/ basics of paint/fusing options and techniques.
Basic techniques of painting/layering/line & edge will be
covered.
As students spend hands-on time working with these materials,
new techniques will be introduced such as; image imbedding (or
pre-printed image/line work), silver/gold leaf, imbedded objects,
scraping/incising, etc.
Considerations in storing and shipping will be discussed at the
end of the workshop.
Class size is limited. Payment in full is due at the time of registration,
and refunds are not possible as class sizes are kept small for
greater one-on-one instruction.
For more information or to register contact Cari at (415) 847
7497 or cari@carihernandez.com
www.carihernandez.com
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Introduction to
Plein Air Painting Workshop
Instructor: Sherrill Miller
Tuesday, September 21
9:00am - 4:00 pm
Location: to be determined, depends on weather
Cost: $65
Painting outdoors or en plein air offers the artist the challenges
of changing light and weather but there are also rewards, such
as the opportunity to feel close to nature.
This workshop is designed for beginning students to learn about
some of the important basics of how to approach outdoor painting
or en plein air. Equipment will be discussed in detail. Students
will need to bring an easel as well as other art supplies and
lunch.
There will be a demo followed by on-site painting. A supply list
will be emailed. Also, a supply list of materials available at
Rileystreet will be kept on file there.
Sherrill Miller was the featured artist for MarinScapes 2010.
She was a co-founder of BayWood Artists and is a member of the
California Art Club as well as other art organizations. She teaches
beginning oil painting through Tamalpais Union High School District
Adult Education.
For more info or to register contact Sherrill at sherrillmiller@comcast.net
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Basic Drawing - Draw
What You See!
Instructor: Janet Jacobs
Sundays: 9/12, 9/19, 10/3, 10/10 and 10/17
11:30am - 1:30pm
$35 per class. All supplies included.
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 complex composition. We'll talk
about line, space/shape, light/dark, composition, and lots more.
All supplies included.
You may attend all or any of the classes you choose. Just let
Janet know.
9/12: Value
9/19: Value
10/3: One Point Perspective
10/10: Two Point Perspective
10/17: Value and Perspective
You may attend all or any of the classes you choose. Just
let Janet know.
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. Visit her website
at www.janetjacobs.com
To register call Janet at (415) 307 3549
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Intuitive Abstract
Painting with Acrylics
Instructor: The Artist Hines
Saturday, September 11
1:30 - 3:30pm (please note time)
FREE DEMO
Hines will show you how to literally "let go" of your
conscious mind and begin painting from within. Utilizing your
intuitive powers you will learn how to get past your fears and
find the freedom to allow your inner self to dance on the canvas.
During the demonstration the Artist Hines will discuss acrylic
paints and their versatility, canvas preparation, pictorial composition,
how to take advantage of the quick drying time of acrylic paints,
how to utilize a limited five color palette and how to paint without
fear.
Hines' work is in collections throughout the United States and
can be seen on his website www.theartisthines.com. Hines is also
the President of the Artists Guild of San Francisco, a non-profit
organization providing local artist exposure through outdoor exhibitions
in San Francisco.
Limited seating. Please call 457 2787 to reserve a seat.
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Intuitive Abstract
Painting
Instructor: The Artist Hines
Saturday, September 25, 2:00 - 5:30pm
and
Sunday, September, 26, 11:00 - 3:30pm
$150
Hines will teach you how to literally "let go" of your
conscious mind and begin painting from within. Utilizing your
intuitive powers you will learn how to get past your fears and
find the freedom to allow your inner self to dance on the canvas.
The Artist Hines will discuss acrylic paints and their versatility,
canvas preparation, pictorial composition, how to take advantage
of the quick drying time of acrylic paints, how to utilize a limited
five color palette and how to paint without fear.
Hines' work is in collections throughout the United States and
can be seen on his website www.theartisthines.com. Hines is also
the President of the Artists Guild of San Francisco, a non-profit
organization providing local artist exposure through outdoor exhibitions
in San Francisco.
To register contact Hines at (415) 332 2814 or hinesart@aol.com
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Mosaic Tile Demonstration
Instructor: Kathryn Cerasoli
Saturday, September 25
11am - 1pm
FREE
Kathryn will demonstrate the process of creating a simple mosaic
project, step-by-step. She'll start by talking about surfaces
- which are suitable for your particular need - and then how to
prepare them. She'll show how to create a basic design, including
how to break tiles so that the image "work", then how
to adhere the tiles, apply grout, and finally how to seal your
project. Participants will be able to try out the tiles, tools
and materials so that they leave with a genuine feel for the process.
And while Kathryn is walking and talking you through a larger
project, participants will be able to keep their hands busy creating
a 2" x 2" magnet using mini-tiles. This will be a hands-on
demo, so space is limited to 10. All materials will be provided
by Mosaic Mercantile.
Kathryn teaches day-long mosaic art classes. She also sells her
mosaic art, which is created on a variety of surfaces, using different
kinds of tile, china ware and glass.
Limited seating. Please call 457 2787 to reserve a seat.
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Painting from Life
- any medium
Instructor: Barbara Lawrence
4 Mondays, , August 9, 16, 23 and 30
11:30am - 2:30pm
$125
We will be painting from still life. You may bring your own set
up or work from mine. This will be fun and challenging.
To sign up - call or email Barbara: (415) 488 1436 / barbara@bl4art.com
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The Beauty
of Pastels
Instructor: Barbara Lawrence
Saturday, September 18
11am -1pm
FREE DEMO
Our popular Tuesday pastel teacher will do a landscape in pastel.
She will talk about shapes, light and values, color harmonies
and contrast, and how to pull it all together.
Limited seating. Please call 457 2787 to reserve a seat.
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Paint in a Whole
New Way!
Instructor: Nina Deckert
Saturday, Sepember 4
11am - 1pm
FREE DEMO
Calling all oil and acrylic painters!
With Williamsburg Oils or OPEN acrylics, you can blend and
build seductive, lively, three-dimensional forms and figures.
Smooth shading, luminous surfaces and other old-master techniques
can be yours too with the right paint. We'll show oil painting
without toxic solvents and we'll introduce oil-envious acrylic
painters to the sensuous and forgiving new OPEN acrylics. Both
mediums will be featured. Don't miss this one! We'll even have
a small hands-on session at the end for anyone still skeptical.
Samples and literature while supplies last.
Limited seating. Please call 457 2787 to reserve a seat.
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Artwalk
- 2nd Friday of the month.
Friday, September 10, 6-9pm
An evening of art, music, food and wine
Brush Dancing with Sumi Ink and Rice
Paper
Sumi paintings are spontaneous, and errors are not correctable.
The better results will be on display, including large hangings
suitable to be made into decorative screens. A new "wax resist"
technique will be demonstrated for other artists at the reception.
Horowitz is one of our master sumi artists. The work on display
will be modern innovations, he also teaches classical techniques
of the boneless (Japanese or Zen) form of this centuries old craft.
Live music by the Jeb Brady Band
Fingerfood and wine served.
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Observational Oil
Painting
Instructor: Anne Herrero
4 Thursdays: 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 and 10/14
11am - 1pm
$200
This class will focus on painting from life in oils. Students
will develop one painting from start to finish. Each student will
come prepared to the first class meeting with two to four source
options (photographs, objects to arrange in a still life, mirrors
for self portraits) from which to paint. We will first discuss
different kinds of content in observational oil painting as a
group and learn to identify and select subject matter from our
own lives based on this discussion. After deciding on one of our
own source options, we will review the steps of three approaches
(imprimatura, grisaille, and alla prima) to painting in layers.
Students will select the formal technique that best supports their
subject and begin painting. For the remainder of the course, students
will receive individual attention as they paint. At the end of
the final class, we will present our paintings in an informal
critique.
For more information or to sign up, please contact Anne Herrero
at (773)-896-8809 or herrero.anne@gmail.com
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Portfolio Preparation
Instructor: Barry Beach
Saturday, September 11
11am - 1pm
FREE DEMO
The goal of this presentation is to provide how-to advice and
tips on portfolio preparation to help prepare the best looking
presentation for being accepted
to a college level art program, both at the bachelors & masters
level. Portfolio preparation will be discussed from the college
admission perspective, including strategizing images, and tips
to avoid common mistakes will be shared.
Instructor Barry Beach is an independent college counselor, portfolio
coach and artist. He was formerly director of admissions at Oregon
College of Art & Craft and has reviewed hundreds of portfolios.
He has an MFA from San Francisco Art Institute & BFA from
Rhode Island School of Design.
Limited seating. Please call 457 2787 to reserve a seat.
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Beginning Plein
Air Painting 3-day Workshop
Instructor: Sherrill Miller
September 22 - 24
9:00am - 4:00 pm
Location: to be determined, depends on weather
Cost: $180
This class is geared for beginning oil or acrylic painters who
want more of an experience of painting outdoors. "Introduction
to Plein Air Painting" is recommended as a first step. The
workshop will introduce key elements of painting such as color
and composition.
Students will need to bring an easel as well as other art supplies
and lunch. There will be a demo followed by on-site painting.
A supply list will be emailed. Also, a supply list of materials
available at RileyStreet will be kept on file there.
Sherrill Miller was the featured artist for MarinScapes 2010.
She was a co-founder of BayWood Artists and is a member of the
California Art Club as well as other art organizations. She teaches
beginning oil painting through Tamalpais Union High School District
Adult Education.
For more info or to register contact Sherrill at sherrillmiller@comcast.net
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Calligraphy
Instructor: Brian Elder
6 Wednesdays: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20 and 10/27
11am - 1pm
$120 for 6 weeks plus $15 materials fee.
Calligraphy is the art of writing beautifully. It is the foundation
of all our most fluid typefaces. You can use calligraphy to improve
your handwriting, or as a hitching post for your wandering mind.
In 6 two hour sessions we will learn discipline and freedom in
learning Chancery Cursive (italics) with optional forays into
Blackletter (old English) and Irish Unicals.
Brian has been lettering since 1970 and has studied with James
Hayes as well as students of Lloyd Reynolds.
To sign-up - call Brian at (510) 232 1468
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Drawing Techniques
for a Self Portrait
Instructor: Mardi Horowitz
Friday, October 8
1:30 - 5:30pm
$35
Participants will learn how to overcome obstacles, and also some
techniques for getting the form and anatomy the way they want
to get them: either right, or deliberately modified. Pencils,
erasers, and the right kind of paper will be provided, but bring
any mirrors or photographs that might help you. We will begin
each of the 4 hours with a 20 minute demonstration and a lesson
in form and materials, then 30 +minutes of your practices with
one-on-one suggestions.
Suitable for experienced artists as well as adolescents and beginners.
Join the tradition of Rembrandt and Van Gogh as you encounter
and solve the special problems that drawing yourself presents.
Do not bring your own art materials except for any special paper
you want to bring, and any special non-colored pencils. No charcoal,
no pastel, no paint, no sharpies or other markers. Ball point
pens are OK if you insist.
Reserve early, maximum 12 participants.
To register contact Mardi at mjhoro@comcast.net
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Special Event:
Discover Strathmore's new "Mixed
Media Visual Journals"
Wednesday, September 13
3:00 - 5:30pm
FREE
Kari Foteff of Strathmore Artist Papers will be at Rileystreet
to demonstate their new "Mixed Media Visual Journals."
Come and explore how mixed media paper is the perfect playground
to tell your story using drawing, painting and collage techniques.
This hands on demo will take place between 3:00 - 5:30 pm. Drop
in to discover the fun potentials.
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October 16: From
Digital Files to Quality Reprints + A Brief Introduction to Photoshop
Elements
Instructor: Glen Graves
Saturday, October 16
11am - 1pm
FREE
This is a demonstration on how to create quality digital images:
how they should be taken, formatted in your camera, transferred
to and then saved on your computer in order to produce organized
and easy to access files. There will also be a very basic introduction
on how to "adjust" the image in Photoshop Elements.
Finally we will discuss how to deliver your images to your photo
quality printer to produce the best quality image for making small
prints or images for your portfolio.
Glen has 30+ years experience photographing artist's 2D and 3D
artwork and 20+ years as a commercial photographer working with
clients nation wide. For samples of his work please visit http://ggravesphoto.com/art.html
Limited seating. Please call 457 2787 to reserve a seat.
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Materials and
Techniques of Traditional Oil Painting
Instructor: Anne Herrero
(Treasured Rileystreet Staff Member)
Saturday, October 9
11am - 1pm
FREE
We will limit our focus to Renaissance and pre-Renaissance palettes
in an effort to understand the chemical composition and basic
properties of oil paints - what they are and how they interact,
their history and their toxicity. Our discussion on materials
will largely inform our discussion on technique by drawing parallels
between transparency and verisimilitude, drying time and texture,
color theory and color manipulation, and lightfastness and the
degree to which a painting is archival. Finally, we will examine
various painters' palettes to determine how they painted what
they painted. This presentation will assume the format of a lecture
augmented by examples and live demonstration.
Limited seating. Please call 457 2787 to reserve a seat.
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Digital Painting
Instructor: Rhoda Grossman
Saturday, October 23
11am - 1pm
FREE
Rhoda Grossman, author of "Digital Painting Fundamentals
with Corel Painter X" will demonstrate how to use pixel-based
software and a pressure-sensitive Wacom tablet. Rhoda works with
both traditional and digital tools and is an ideal resource for
artists who want to learn to use an electronic canvas.
Limited seating. Please call 457 2787 to reserve a seat.
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Watercolor
Boot Camp Demo, Hands-On Processes included so come ready to paint!
Instructor:
Sharon Searles
Saturday, October 2
11am - 1pm
FREE
Instructor: Sharon Searles
Learn why this fun boot camp approach to learning watercolor really
works! You'll have a chance to look at what we'll be doing in
the later classes and you'll get some hands-on experience during
the demo.
Sharon Searles is a local award-winning artist. Sharon has been
teaching watercolor for almost twenty years. She teaches all levels
including people who have never touched a brush. And Sharon delights
in the successes of her students.
Limited seating. Please call 457 2787 to reserve a seat.
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Watercolor Boot
Camp - Just for Fun!
Instructor: Sharon Searles
Take the Mystery Out of Watercolor Painting! Beginners, Absolute
Newbies, and All Levels are Welcome.
3 Thursdays, 10/21, 10/28 and 11/4
11am - 1pm
$58 and all supplies are included
Have you ever thought "I'd just like to have fun painting
with watercolors and learn some of the basics with a fresh approach"
and wouldn't it be great to take a class with a knowledgeable
teacher who loves painting and loves teaching? You'll learn and
practice watercolor skills, learn about the best use of water
and paint, practice painting wet, and layering, and much, much
more. (And if you don't know what any of that means, don't worry!
That's what you'll learn in the class! It's really true that you
can be an absolute beginner in this class!) And then at the end
you'll take home your own good looking reference sampler that
includes the exercises (and you just might want to frame your
work because these samplers are fabulous reference to look at
later plus they look great and every time you look at yours you'll
remember the good time you had painting it!) These are fun exercises
to get you into the flow, and you get all this all this with a
teacher who can spot what you need and loves teaching and can
show you how to expand into painting for your own enjoyment and
pleasure. This watercolor class is a treat so sign up and treat
yourself!
Sharon Searles is a local award-winning artist. Sharon has been
teaching watercolor for almost twenty years. She teaches all levels
including people who have never touched a brush. And Sharon delights
in the successes of her students. Space is limited so please sign
up early to save your spot!
To sign up contact Sharon at (415) 382 3335 or sharon@fineartbysharon.com
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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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