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Art Courses - Painting

WatercolorWatercolor with Lectures Based on the Teachings of Kaji Aso
After a general introduction to the pure and transparent characteristics of watercolor we will begin to seek the true essence of nature, such as sunlight, cold moon, smell of mud. This course will challenge students to discover some new aspects of the medium. No previous training necessary.
Tuesday 7-9:30 p.m.
Fee $325/semester or $180/half semester
Instructors: Katie Sloss/Kate Finnegan


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New Watercolor Sketching and more

This class will focus on watercolor but will include sketching studies and colored pencil studies related to watercolor. We will also practice working with water and enjoying the meditative magic of painting. A series of discussions and exercises developed by Mr. Aso about the layering process and dot project will also be included. There will be a group critique by the teacher. At the end of class, the room will be available for an additional 30 minutes if people would like to continue to work on their own.

Wednesday 1:30 – 3:30 pm - Instructor: Kate Finnegan
Fall $255 (12 wk) Sept 22 -Dec 15 (holiday Nov 24)
Winter $220 (10 wk) Jan 12 -March 16
Spring $ 170 (8wk)   March 30 -May 18

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watercolor painting seriesWatercolor
Subjects include still life, landscape and our imagination. We will learn about layering the colors to create dimension through the translucency of watercolor. Sketching and drawing will also be taught and encouraged as a base study for artistic vision. Feel free to bring in works for critique. All levels welcome.

Fee $315/semester or $170/half semester
Also available: $100/four classes or $30/single class


Instructors :
Katie Sloss Tuesday morning 9:30 to 12pm
Kate Finnegan/Katie Sloss Tuesday evening 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Kate Finnegan Wednesday afternoon 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Gary Tucker Thursday evening 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Gary Tucker Saturday morning 10:30 to 1 pm

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Acrylic Painting

 

"Cosmos Roll" Katie SlossWe work from still life, landscape and our imagination searching for a new understanding of element, value, dimension, and unity and their role in the unified space we call painting. All levels are welcome.
Tuesday 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $315 /semester or $170 / for half semester
Instructor : Katie Sloss

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Basic Drawing

"Hydrangea" Drawing by Gary Tucker

This is a great class for those looking for a sound introduction to sketching and drawing. It is also a class for those who are looking to brush up their drawing skills or looking to prepare themselves for a painting class. Projects include working from still life, landscape , and a live model.
We will be working with pencil and pen, as well as charcoal and conte.
You can download a supply list here.
Monday 7-9 p.m.
Fee $285/semester or $170/ 8 weeks
$100 per 4 classes or $30 per class
Instructor: Gary Tucker - web site

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Life Drawing

 

"Sara in morning light" by Gary TuckerWhether you draw at a beginning, intermediate, or advanced level, further develop your skills in an open studio setting. All students are encouraged to work in a variety of media.

Monday 7-9:30 p.m. (2 1/2 hour pose)
Fee: $10/ class
Instructor : Available

 

 

"Olmstead Pond" watercolor by Gary TuckerLandscape Painting / Watercolor
The Charles River Stream to Basin
This is a course open to all levels of painters. Join our group in painting at different locations on the Charles River.We will follow the river from Dover to Boston Harbor each Saturday a new location. We will car pool to some locations others are accessible by public transportation.

Saturday 10:30am - 1 pm
Fall 2010 session will continue September 18 - November 6
Fee: $100 for 4 sessions / $180 for 8
Instructor : Gary Tucker

Schedule for Charles River
Fall 2010 Download

 

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