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All Listed Classes take place in our Santa Rosa location. Want to see what's happening in San Rafael? Click here!
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Pastel Painting: Pure
Color, Pure Beauty Explore the beauty and richness of pure pigment as you enjoy the
tactile painting media of soft pastel. Students will begin with
the basic strokes used and go on to strive for the drama and light
that can be achieved so perfectly with pastel. A basic understanding
of the primary colors and their complimentaries will be taught,
as well as the basics of composition and values. And students will
find that their drawing skills will inevitably improve as they progress
with pastel. Ginny will help each student in the development of
their unique style and the expression of their visions.
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Watercolor Share the enjoyment of exploring the luminous medium of watercolor.
Allis folds drawing instruction into her classes so that students
can paint what they see in life, in still lifes, and in photographs
and in their imaginations. Students gain a knowledge of color theory,
color mixing, design and composition as they progress in the class.
They will learn to evaluate the paints, papers, and brushes that
are available, and how to choose the right ones for the effects
that they desire. Allis gives one-on-one lessons in the context
of the class, so that every student gets exactly what they need
in order to progress on their work. Students interested in incorporating
other painting/drawing/collage media with watercolor can also experiment
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Acrylic Painting This is an ongoing acrylics class that explores all the possibilities
of acrylic paint. We use additives (mediums), multiple techniques,
surface application, tonal studies, and a variety of subject matters.
Subjects can include portraits, landscapes, and still life studies.
Kathryn will be responsive to the students' needs. |
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Drawing is a Learnable
Skill
For more information, or to register, contact Ginny at (707)778-2324
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Making Beautiful Pages
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Drawing Comics and Manga! Do you want to learn to draw your own comics and manga? Do you want to create your own stories, characters and style? If the answer I "yes", then this is the class for you! You will develop your skills in basic figure drawing, perspective, design and visual storytelling and you'll learn advanced techniques using professional materials. Students will also learn how to publish and distribute their original comics. This class is an opportunity to share your wildly creative ideas and visions in a supportive group environment with other aspiring talented artists. Rileystreet intends this to become an ongoing class, for ages 12 and up. For more information, and to register visit http://www.megamoth.net/class or contact Emily at megamoth@megamoth.net
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Splish Splash Status: Open Watch a demo then splish splash your own way into creating amazing imaginative effects in watercolor! Begin painting freely. Courageously make your first splish-splash stroke or spill! Then develop it further with more paint into an image or leave it as an abstract form. You will learn to see things in a new, exciting waythrough your own artist eyes. Have fun with the loose, expressive media of watercolor. Learn a few experimental approaches to stretch your boundaries while encouraging your spontaneity. Explore and discover your creative self. Please bring your own supplies. Art Supplies may include: sketchbook, pencil, 140# WC papers, watercolors, brushes, palette, water-container, support board, paper towels, and also a lighthearted spirit! To register, please contact Rileystreet at:
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Encaustic Adornments Come experience the art of creating your own jewelry and trinkets through the art of encaustic painting. Join us for this lecture/ demo where Sue will demonstrate the huge potential of these often over-looked bees wax colors, and will show you a unique art form with a number of practical uses. We invite you to follow the aroma of melted bees wax to the classroom, and watch as Sue brings miniature wax artworks to life. To register, please contact us at 707-526-2416
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Fast and Fabulous
Glass Painting with Pebeo 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…on Friday, February 3rd at 11:00am-1:00pm at our San Raphael location or Saturday, February 4th at 10:00am to 12:00noon at our Santa Rosa store! All supplies are included, but please register today to save your space…this workshop will fill quickly! To register, please contact Rileystreet at: 707-526-2416
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Contour Drawing: Synchronizing
Hand and Eye
Contour drawing is a calm, deliberative approach that enhances our ability to accurately depict life ~ by blending correct observation with our sense of touch.
The slow studies of Contour change our focus from the paper to our subject and the drawing process itself. Through this meditative shift, our skills will progress to the next level, beyond rote approaches toward a unique, consistent style. Results can be transformative. All artists welcome.
Subjects may include still life and the clothed human figure.
Barbara Myrom has a B.A. in the Fine Arts and business, with graduate
studies in education. She teaches drawing, painting, portraiture
and design.
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Painting Like the Masters
with Charles Becker Join well-known oil painter Charles Becker for a highly informative
and entertaining oil painting class. He will teach you to utilize
dramatic light and shadow to create "jump off of the canvas"
still lifes. He will aid you in your technique that will help your
still lifes…come to life! He will address studio set-up and
choice of materials for best results. Charles is a master oil painter;
all levels will be well-served by this class. 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. |
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for Landscape Painting in Oils Instructor: Richard McDaniel Ongoing Friday afternoons 2:00-5:00 $30.00/class if paid by the month; $35.00 drop-in The purpose of this class is to hone the techniques that make landscape painting more efficient and more productive - therefore more satisfying. Whether painting in the studio or working on location, there are many challenges that face a landscape painter, and we will work on finding solutions to all of them. We'll consider various ways to plan a painting, apply color, strengthen design and make adjustments to work in progress. You will refine your understanding of materials, technique and composition; you will gain a fresh understanding of color, value and structure. Rileystreet has carried Richard's beautiful and widely used instruction
books on pastels and oils for years; we're excited to be able to
offer an ongoing class here. Richard is an experienced teacher;
he has conducted workshops throughout the US and Europe for many
years. He is in demand as a speaker and exhibition juror as well
as an artist. To see his work, visit www.richardmcdaniel.com
For more information, or to register, contact him at (707)537-7537
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An Exotic Approach
to Wearable Art
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Finding Beauty Within
the Dust Experience the thrill of working on a sanded surface bringing your
pastel masterpiece to life! In this demo Ginny will explore the
usage of liquid mediums on sanded pastel boards to create an under
painting, onto which she will demonstrate how to use your chalk
pastels to create your very own masterpiece. |
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Introduction to Drawing Status: Full Free! But space is limited, so reserve your spot soon!
Explore the furious flow of Gesture, the meditative focus of Contour, and the deep contrasts of Light and Shade--in this experiential journey through three classical approaches to drawing. Hands-on exercises, drawing samples and instructor demos support your experience. We’ll tie it all together with a short exercise in design and composition--a glimpse of how artists structure their drawings and paintings for maximum effect. This presentation previews the classes Barbara will teach at Riley Street in 2012. Bring a 9”x12” drawing pad, 6B drawing pencil, and an artist’s pen.
Barbara Myrom is an accomplished artist and instructor with a B.A. in fine arts and business, and graduate work in education. She teaches drawing, painting, portraiture, figure drawing and design.
To reserve your spot, call Riley Street Art at (707) 526-2416.
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Gesture Drawing: Art
of the Quick Sketch Quick sketches are free-flowing exercises that encourage us to relax and let go. They can also can become the foundation for our finished drawings and paintings. Gesture drawing, a classic approach to quick studies, is emphasized in this class. Spontaneous, unexpected results unfold as we focus on the essence of our subject. The appearance of our drawing is of less concern than the movement and feel of what we observe.
We'll start by creating a series of 1- to 10-minute drawings, using still life and progressing to other subjects. As our observational skills progress, we'll use selected quick studies to build and develop finished drawings. All skill levels welcome.
Bring a pad of 18" x 24" newsprint, a large clipboard, & soft drawing pencils (2B-6B). Optional supplies: charcoal pencils/sticks, conte crayon, and soft pastels.
Barbara Myrom has a B.A. in the Fine Arts and has taught art, stress reduction and play workshops in individual, classroom, and corporate settings.
To register contact Barbara at (707) 861-9412 or bymr@sonic.net
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Chaos to Order Older children and teens are welcome! To register, please contact Joyce at: joycehasselbeck@earthlink.net or (707) 664-9210
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Mini-Creations of Art
Older children and teens are welcome!
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You Can Do It! Animal
Portraits in Colored Pencils Older children and teens are welcome! To register, please contact Joyce at: joycehasselbeck@earthlink.net or (707) 664-9210
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All classes are conducted
at our Santa Rosa Location unless noted. Rileystreet makes their classroom
available to teachers as a service to art instructors and customers who
enjoy learning. Rileystreet appreciates your support that enables us to
bring quality services to Sonoma County. To show our appreciation, we
offer students a 10% discount.