Painting
PRAA Acrylic & Watercolor Class
with John Barnard
Tuesdays: 9 am - 1 pm
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Artist John Barnard brings his relaxed and easygoing watercolor and acrylic class to Studios on the Park. Furnish your own art supplies, bring a sack lunch, and enjoy a friendly critique at noon. For students of all skill levels - beginners welcome. Sponsored by the Paso Robles Art Association. $10 for PRAA members and $15 for non-members. $5 facility fee. Questions? Call 805.466.1465.
Abstract Watermedia Class
with Laure Carlisle
Tuesdays: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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Learn how to use watercolors, acrylics, and ink to create well-designed abstract and non-representational art. Each student works from start to finish on paintings on paper or canvas. Come join a fun, relaxed group of artists on a journey to unleash your creativity and develop your own personal style. Supply list available by email. $25 per meeting. $25 per meeting.
Introduction to Oil Painting Class
with Nancy Becker
2 Wednesdays, May 9 & May 16: 1:30 pm - 4 pm
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Have you always wondered about painting with oils? Here’s your opportunity to learn more! In this introductory course with oil painter Nancy Becker, explore basics of design and properties of color. Learn how to mix paint and apply it to well-designed canvases. $50 class fee includes all materials.
Getting To Know Acrylics Class
with WB Eckert
Wednesday, May 16: 9 am - 5 pm
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This is a one day class on “Getting To Know Acrylics." Bill’s inimitable teaching style provides students with information, instruction and the hands-on exercises you need to be comfortable using acrylic as a medium. This class is for adult beginner and intermediate painters that want to paint or become acquainted with the medium. With a maximum of 5 spaces available, each attendee will get one-on-one attention. The class consists of instruction on acrylics and how they work, the basic techniques of using acrylics and exercises using those techniques to work on a painting during class time. Instruction is commiserate with student's expertise. The goal is for each attendee to complete one painting during the course of the class.
The fee for the one-day class, with all materials provided, is $95. Special offer: students who also sign up for "Getting To Know Color" will receive a 15% discount in pricing for a total of $135. Space is limited to 5 and must be reserved prior to the Friday before classes start. Credit/Debit Card payment is available as well as Paypal. Class can be reserved and paid for online here, otherwise, please call 805.238.2001 to use your credit card. Gift Certificates may also be purchased.
Back to the Basics Plein Air & Studio Workshop * Waiting List Only *
with Ray Roberts
Tuesday, May 22 - Wednesday, May 23: 9 am - 4 pm
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Every aspect to a painting is as critical as your ability to render what’s in front of you. Whether you're painting a vineyard, cityscape or landscape, seeing the abstract image in a scene is the first step in visualizing a painting. It’s also important to weigh the interest quality of your concept. Ray Roberts will be sharing his approach to outdoor painting; covering concept, site selection, design, layout, as well as color comparison and execution. His approach is direct, creating an accurate and thought-out light/dark pattern, following up with a lay-in of dark colors and finishing up with the light shapes. A painting is more than depicting a scene; it is about the site, choice of interpretation and approach to the painting. Roberts has developed several exercises designed to enforce these concepts and enhance your learning experience. Be prepared to cover lots of canvas!
This two-day workshop will be held at Studios on the Park and on location at area vineyards, missions, downtown sites. $250 cost. $25 discount if combined with Peggi Kroll-Roberts' workshop.
Costumed Figure Painting & Still Life Workshop * Waiting List Only *
with Peggi Kroll-Roberts
Thursday, May 24 - Friday, May 25: 9 am - 4 pm
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In this workshop the still life and the figure will be the subject matter, however the focus will be on improving drawing skills and seeing values and colors correctly and understanding their relationships to each other. There will be daily demonstrations emphasizing the big shapes and establishing their relationships correctly. This provides a springboard to adding additional information if the individual artist desires. Peggi Kroll-Roberts will address design and technique in a manner in which the individual artist may express themselves in a personal way. The student will experience many specific assignments, which helps to "get to the point a little more quickly". Be ready to cover a lot of canvas and "learning through earnest mileage". Students will receive plenty of one-on-one instruction and individual demonstrations as needed. Cost is $250. $25 discount if combined with Ray Roberts' workshop.
Getting To Know Color Class
with WB Eckert
Wednesday, May 30: 9 am - 1 pm
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Join WB Eckert for his "Getting To Know Color" class. This is an introductory class in the basic principles of color with an emphasis on mixing paint and brush techniques using the medium of acrylics. For beginner and intermediate level artists.
Students will be working with acrylic paints. The class explains the basic principles of color mixing, ways to handle the paint on the brush, and basic brushing techniques. This is a hands-on class so appropriate clothing is advised.
The fee for the one-day class, with all materials provided, is $55. Special offer: students who also sign up for "Getting To Know Acrylics" will receive a 15% discount in pricing for a total of $135. Space is limited to 8 and must be reserved prior to the Friday before classes start. Credit/Debit Card payment is available as well as Paypal. Class can be reserved and paid for online here, otherwise, please call 805.238.2001 to use your credit card. Gift Certificates may also be purchased.
PRAA A Passion for Pastels
with Carol Timson Ball
Session 3: Wednesday, May 30 & June 6, 20, 27: 1 pm - 4 pm
Session 4: Wednesday, September 5, 12, 26 & October 3: 1 pm - 4 pm
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Explore the versatility of the pastel medium with artist Carol Timson Ball. Classes include demonstrations, design basics, composition, color and helpful critiques. For students of all skill levels, beginners welcome in all sessions. $80 for PRAA members and $100 for non-members.
PRAA Color & Design Class
with Joy Krull
Session 3: July 10, 17, 24, 31: 1 pm - 4 pm
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In her Color & Design Class, Joy Krull provides students with an introduction to a variety of colored mediums and their uses in designing and composing for creating better quality paintings. Joy also teaches how to make use of color mixtures and their interaction as well as how to use values to create focus. The working properties of a variety of mediums are also covered. Students should bring the colored medium that they are currently using. $80 for PRAA members and $100 for non-members.
PRAA Choose Your Own Medium Class
with Joy Krull
Session 2: August 7, 14, 21, 28: 1 pm - 4 pm
Session 3: October 30 & November 6, 20, 27: 1 pm - 4 pm
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Learn to work in a familiar medium or try a new one! Joy Krull teaches students the fundamentals and techniques unique to the medium of their choice while they explore creative design and color approaches in picture making. Bring drawing materials and a medium of your choice to first class. Watercolor, Color Pencil, & Acrylic. $80 for PRAA members and $100 for non-members.
